The 2023 Chronicle

RALFE

Back Row: Ntando Mbhele, Justin Higginson, James Reeve, Connor Brown, Kutlwano Molokwe, Matteo-Marco Valente, Zak Aimone, Alexander Ardé, Rhulani Chauke, Orapeleng Direng, Molemo Molefi; Fourth Row: John Gilson, Oliver Brown, Akhona Sayeeda, Edwin Miller, Michael Spencer, Ike Githinji, Sean Robinson, Nhlohlori Shikhati, Ngaakudzweishe Chikarango, Oliver Bruyns, Josh van Duren, Nicholas Hornby; Third Row: Connor Maitland, Mpumzi Ngogodo, Lukhanyo Nhlapo, Keabetswe Motswenyane, Brent Tayengwa, iLan Nel, Thomas Charlton, Séan Erasmus, Jack Glutz, Ivan Nel, Mila Mgele, Miguel de Freitas, Sazi Mbatha, Jack Campbell, Anotida Chikarango; Second Row: Massimo Calcaterra, Thomas Talbot-Frickel, Lesego Kganane, Daniel Kaabwe, Carlo Baron von Hahn, Katleho Ramosunya, Simon Reeve, Rifumo Shirindza, Sihle Ludonga, Sinaluthando Ncube, Kumkani Dwenga, Thato Moumakwa, Nathan Cochran, Tanaka Chinyoka; Front Row (seated): Mr Jaco Dippenaar, Tristan Ardé, Mr Lwando Saunders, Fortune Mpofu, Mrs Carol Baillie, Huntley Price Moor, Mr Paul Snyman, James Cleland, Mr Justin McDougall, Marc du Plessis, Mrs Jynette Shelembe, Muako Maepa, Mr Brandon Peel, Mr Richard Johnson, Mr Simphiwe Xulu

The boys have embraced our House values of significance, kindness, cheerfulness, dutifulness and manliness. These have been emphasized during House meetings, and evident during interhouse activities and when the boys cheered and celebrated achievements of fellow housemates.

Written by James Cleland

Housemaster: Mr Paul Snyman Assistant Housemaster: Mr Justin McDougall House Tutors: Mr Simphiwe Xulu, Mr Jaco Dippenaa, Mr Richard Johnson E Block Tutor: Mrs Leigh Kotze Intern: Mr Lwanda Saunders, Mr Brandon Peel Head of House: James Cleland House Prefects: Marc du Plessis, Huntley Price-Moor, Muako Maepa, Fortune Mpofu, Tristan Ardé alfe has, over the past four years, contributed significantly to the school; 2023 has been no exception. This year we welcomed Mr Paul Snyman as our new Housemaster and Mr Justin McDougall as Assistant Housemaster, building on what Mr Mark Blew and Mr Sibonelo Khanyile established when we first opened our doors in 2020. They, along with Mrs Baillie, Ma’am Shelembe, the tutors and interns of Ralfe, have created a wonderful home away from home for the boys in the House. R

There have been many individual achievements this year which must be recognised.

The E Blockers began the year wide-eyed but adapted well to boarding life at Michaelhouse. Several boys excelled on the sports field, making their mark in different A teams: Jack Campbell, U14A cricket; Kumkani Dwenga, U14A rugby captain, U14A soccer, U14A basketball; Akhona Sayeeda, U14A and B rugby, school athletics. Congratulations to Tom Talbot-Frickel, who took top honours as the Ralfe Junior Table Tennis Champion. The House were particularly proud of our resident E Block musician, Connor Maitland. He played saxophone in the Orchestra and was selected to play in the Senior Jazz Band. He was also asked to play during war cries at rugby and hockey matches. His talents helped the House

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