The 2025 Chronicle

BAINES

BAINES Fifth Row: Tshegofatso Mashile, Lennie Kamau, Martinho de Abreu, Aseza-Oyola Nkombisa, Henry Yeadon, Benjamin Heuer, Lebone Motloba, Jarred van Niekerk, Troy Rautenbach, Thembekile Ntuli, Cameron Bowen, Tristan Ratsey, Logan Van Wyk, Cian Hoskings, William van Niekerk Fourth Row: Marc Brufau Galvin, Kai De Klerk, Jarrod Frost, Sphesihle Nxumalo, Oliver Butterworth, Ian Graham, Cameron Griffin, Ruan Ramnath, Caleb Banfield Middle Row: Ben Gorman, George Lumley, Matthew Rees, Tshepo Molai, Oliver Beukes, Matthew Carolan, Bright Matchaya, Matthew Longmore, Banathi Sabelo, Obonye Ngunjiri, Alexander Roberts, Thato Moloi, Boikanyo Magare, Eberhardt Basson, Christian Ncube Second Row: Thibedi Mogoba, Bernard Rossouw, Cyril Jakata, Charlie Parham, Joshuah Hoskings, Daniel Rees, Isaac Mvulana, Andrew Van Onselen, Nsovo Makobela, Todd Wellbeloved, Edward Mvulana, Itai Chitepo, Lehakoe Ralebitso, Liam Muller, Christopher Vauqulin, Andrew Vauqulin Front Row (seated): Mrs Bongiwe Msimang, Mrs Rebotile Ngwenya, Mr James Kiln, Joshua van Niekerk, Mr Chris van der Berg, Khethelo Mazibuko, Mr Chris Felix, Lwandle Nzama, Mr Matthew Higginson, Sithsaba Simukonda, , Mr Jed Coventry, Lufuno Kanyongolo, Mrs Cheron McConnell, Gregor von Mayer, Mr Thabani Mchunu, Ms Asha Royappen, Mr Grant Ball

Like the light blue that represents us – calm yet full of depth – we’ve learned that true strength is found in steady progress and the courage to keep improving. Boarding life has taught us the value of community, resilience and shared purpose; from early mornings to late-night con versations, we’ve grown together through every challenge and success. Our House colour mirrors the open skies that inspire hope and clarity, reminding us that improvement isn’t about perfection but persistence. As a House we’ve continued to rise through unity, effort and the belief of being 1% better each day. Baines made progress in interhouse competition in 2025, im proving by two positions on our tenth-place finish in the Todd cup in 2024. Apart from victory in the interhouse golf and hock ey, we also won the Spirit Cup for the first time in four years,

Written by Lwandle Nzama

Housemaster: Mr Matthew Higginson Assistant Housemaster: Mr Christopher Felix House Tutors: Mr Grant Ball, Mr Jed Coventry, Mrs Cheron McConnell, Mr Chris van der Berg E Block Tutor: Mrs Asha Royappen Housemother: Ms Rebotile Ngwenya Interns: Mr James Kiln, Mr Thabani Mchunu Head of House: Lwandle Nzama

House Prefects: Joshua van Niekerk, Sithsaba Simukonda, Gregor von Mayer, Lufuno Kanyongolo, Khethelo Mazibuko

This year in Baines has been a journey of growth, reflection and quiet determination.

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