The 2023 Chronicle

Our D Block boys enjoyed their year and made friends quickly with the new boys in the House, some rekindling friendships from prep school. This D Block year has a lot to offer and has done so through applying maximum effort into House activities. Some noticeable achievements: Alex Jankowitz represented the U15A rugby team, U15A water polo team, U15A sevens rugby team, U15A soccer team and made the KZN U15A water polo team as a non-travelling reserve. Samuel Heath represented both first team golf and the U15A water polo team. Imani Nkilankila represented both the U15A rugby and sevens rugby teams. Kyle Heyns represented the U15A water polo and sevens rugby teams and won the overall cross country league. Kyle also set multiple records for swimming, such as six school swimming records, swimming records for Zimbabwe, a KZN record, and an SA record; he went on to achieve an honours time and SA junior and senior national qualifying times for swimming. Jack ‘Chunky’ Carmody made the U15A sides for rugby, rugby sevens and water polo for Michaelhouse, and went on to represent the Sharks U15 rugby team at the annual Rhino Week tournament. James Hayward-Butt also made the U15A water polo team and represented the first golf side. Laird Hamilton

rugby sevens side. Kyle Farndell made the first team basketball side and was then selected to represent the KZN basketball team. Nick Fearnhead represented the first team hockey and Connor McAlpine was selected to play for the first team soccer side. Dylan Hewlett contributed on and off the sports field, representing the first team cricket side and placing in the top five academically, earning himself a place in Tarps and his academic honours. Karl Schaefer was elected to captain the first team tennis side and earned himself tennis colours through his skill on the court. Ben Bryden represented Michaelhouse’s swimming team and earned himself a silver medal at the annual interhouse gala. Kili Makara was selected to represent the U18B Inland hockey side, earning himself hockey colours. Ruben Visagie ran ahead of the pack on the track and in the classroom as he received honours for both athletics and academics. Ruben also placed fifth at the African champs and was crowned SA U18 champion of the 1500m. The matric year was enjoyed thoroughly by the A Block of 2023. They made the most of it, giving it their all with the goal of finishing off strong. The following are some of the accolades achieved: Nathi Kumalo represented the first basketball and soccer sides and was awarded half-colours for both sports. George Bolttler represented first team squash and dominated his time on the court. Jack Williamson’s skill with a mallet earned him his selection for the SA junior polo team. Andrew Woodland received academic and music honours, and achieved a distinction for Grade 8 saxophone. Cameron Retzlaff captained a successful first team water polo side. Luke Jankowitz represented the first cricket and golf teams. In November, Farfield sadly experienced a devastating loss with the sudden passing of one of our E Block, Zanda Cele. The support of the extended Michaelhouse family and the wider community was palpable in the aftermath of this tragedy, and we are grateful for this. Zanda was a young man of deep character and intellect, and he had a positive impact on many in the House in the short time he was with us. In the wake of his passing, it was decided that a new award would be introduced in Farfield: the Zanda Cele Award will recognise annually the Farfield E Block boy who best embodies the Michaelhouse values of compassion, courage, integrity, humility and service. I am filled with deep gratitude and a profound sense of honour for having had the opportunity to lead Farfield, which has been my second home for the past five years. It has been a journey marked by growth, camaraderie and shared accomplishments. I am thankful for the effort of the staff and boys who have made this experience truly meaningful. This House with yellow walls has become an integral part of my life, shaping me into the man I am today and providing a community that feels like family. The bonds forged and the lessons learned will forever resonate within me. I feel privileged to have been part of such a remarkable House. SALVETE: Fabiano Fierro, Iminathi Mntu, Shaka Zulu, Zanda Cele, Andile Dlamini, Thabang Dlamini, Sphelo Mfazwe, Tom Smith, Jed Reilly, Oliver Watt-Pringle, Rhett Madsen, Khazimula Hadebe VALETE: Andrew Woodland, Cameron Retzlaff, Jordan Govender, Cameron Fleming, Justin Prowse, Matthew Louw, Caleb Vermaak, Luke Jankowitz, George Bolttler, Nkosinathi Kumalo, Anotida Mashamhanda, Grant Leslie, Jack Williamson

Brown represented the U15A soccer, rugby sevens and water polo teams. Harry Porter made the U15A squash team and Chris van Rooyen made the U16A hockey side. Our C Block adapted to senior life at Michaelhouse with ease and completed the pinnacle of the C Block calendar: the C Block Journey. The Farfield C Blockers also made the House proud with some other notable achievements. Harry Latter achieved half-colours for music. Bryn Retzlaff represented the U16A rugby team, first team water polo, and made the U16A KZN water polo team. Thando Makopo

made the U16A rugby and soccer teams, and also represented Michaelhouse’s first team basketball. Thando was also selected for the KZN U16A basketball team. Ofentse Mdaki represented Farfield with the notable achievement of a top-ten academic placement. Molemo Mahura represented the U16A rugby and soccer teams. Koketso Bopape contributed on the cricket field, playing for the U16A cricket team, and also made the U16A rugby side. Hayden Hewlett made first team cricket, U16A rugby and U16A soccer, and was also selected to represent the U16A Inland cricket side. Oratile Monama represented first team athletics, and Lwazi Gumede made the U16A basketball team. The B Block embraced the senior roles and portfolios they were allocated in the House and grew as a group throughout the course of this year. This can be seen in the following remarkable achievements: Matt Kennedy made first team soccer and received academic honours whilst placing in the top five in the grade academically. Ayabonga Mkhokeli made first team rugby and rugby sevens and was also selected for the U17A Sharks rugby and Sharks sevens rugby. Andrew Boettiger was selected for the KZN bass fishing team. Phiko Nkompela represented the first team hockey side and was later selected to represent the U18B Inland hockey team earning him hockey colours. Riley Gehren and Sithe Nkompela both represented the first team

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