FLIPPING BOOK CHRONICLE 2024

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RALFE Row 5: Sikhanyiso Sibiya, Nicholas Hornby, Oliver Bruyns, Sean Robinson, Connor Brown, Matteo-Marco Valente, Daniel Carr, Kutlwano Molokwe, Alexander Ardé, Tylo Fisher, Justin Higginson, John Gilson, Lesego Kganane Row 4: Thomas Charlton, Noa Nel, iLan Nel, Oliver Brown, Josh van Duren, Séan Erasmus, Jack Glutz, Akhona Sayeeda Row 3: Takunda Maisiri, Simon Reeve, Daniel de Freitas, Mila Mgele, Sinaluthando Ncube, Jack Campbell, Ivan Nel, Brent Tayengwa, Keamogetse Noge, Katleho Ramosunya, Sheldon Topham, Sihle Ludonga, Caleb Reilly Row 2: Neo Mphati, Sikhonathi Gama, Benjamin Terbrugge, Massimo Calcaterra, Anotida Chikarango, Thomas Talbot-Frickel, Kumkani Dwenga, Rifumo Shirindza, Connor Maitland, Tanaka Chinyoka, Graeme Higginson, Matt Shannon, Jim Brooke-Leggatt, James Ardé Row 1: Miguel de Freitas, Zak Aimone, Nhlohlori Shikhati, Ntando Mbhele, Michael Spencer, Ike Githinji, James Reeve, Sazi Mbatha

Written By Michael Spencer

and Mr Mvelase Mbambisa, an intern. We also welcomed new boys, including Dan Carr in B Block, Thomas Wayne in C Block, Sikho Gama in D Block, and 12 enthusiastic E Block boys. The E Blockers brought vibrant energy to Ralfe, enthusiastically embracing all that Michaelhouse has to offer. Their sporting achievements were particularly noteworthy. Matt Shannon’s performances stood out, with him earning the U14 Victor Ludorum at the interhouse gala, representing the U14B KZN water polo team, and playing for the U14A rugby and water polo sides. Sheldon Topham also excelled in U14A water polo and joined the Chapel choir, while Neo Mphati captained the U14A soccer team. Dan de Freitas impressed as captain of the U14A soccer team, while also playing U14A cricket and rugby. James Ardé contributed to the U14A rugby side, and Ben Terbrugge represented the U14A cricket and hockey sides, and the KZN Inland U14B hockey team. Graeme Higginson achieved in both squash and academics, representing the first squash side and the U14A KZN squash team. Keamo Noge played for the U14A basketball team while participating in the voice ensemble, junior marimba band, and Chapel choir. Sikha Sibiya was another key member of the U14A basketball side. In addition, Jim Brook-Leggat’s leadership extended beyond sports, with his representing the Agricultural Society alongside his strong 193

Housemaster: Mr Paul Snyman Assistant Housemaster: Mr Simphiwe Xulu House Tutors: Mr Gareth Dry, Mr Lwando Saunders, Mr William Koopman E Block Tutor: Ms Leigh Kotze Interns: Mr Brandon Peel, Mr Mvelase Mbambisa Housemother: Mrs Carol Baillie Head of House: Michael Spencer House Prefects: Ntando Mbhele, Zak Aimone, James Reeve, Ike Githinji, Nhlohlori Shikhati Over the past year, Ralfe has exemplified its core values of kindness, dutifulness, manliness, cheerfulness and significance in every sphere of Michaelhouse life. The boys excelled in academics, sports, music, service and leadership, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ralfe warmly welcomed new staff this year: Mr Gareth Dry, the new head of Music; Mr William Koopman, a History teacher; O