The Chronicle 2022

E Block is always a bit of a tough year as you are in a completely new environment, with new people around you and new rules. You have to learn to make decisions on your own and rely on your new brothers when you have a difficult day. The new boys of Farfield have excelled at Michaelhouse and have slotted into the Farfield environment seamlessly. With many an afternoon spent in the quad playing rugby or at the dam, they have bonded as a group and begun building the foundation of relationships that will last a lifetime. They have shown tenacity and zeal in all the challenges that have come their way and have excelled. Sam Heath, Jack Carmody, Chris Van-Rooyen, Laird Hamilton-Brown, Imani Nkilankila, Harry Porter, Alex Jankowitz, James Mallet, Hayden Kotze, Kyle Heyns, and James Hayward-Butt all represented an A team for their respective sports. It is clear this group of boys possess extremely strong sporting abilities. A few boys went on to achieve even more and so deserve special recognition. Sam Heath was selected for the KwaZulu-Natal U14A tennis team, he won the Michaelhouse junior tennis championships and also represented the first golf team in the Douglas Cup. Jack Carmody was chosen as the captain of the U14A rugby team and the vice captain of the U14A water polo side. He was also selected for the Next Gen Sharks Rugby Academy. Chris Van Rooyen was selected for the KZN U14A hockey team. Alex Jankowitz was an A team representative for the sports he played each term as well as being selected as a non-travelling reserve for the KZN water polo team, Next Gen Sharks and Midlands soccer. Kyle Heyns came first in the Midlands cross-country league, won the U14 Victor Ludorum on Sports day along with breaking the 400m record. James Hayward Butt was selected for the first golf team, an outstanding achievement for someone at such a young age. This group of boys has done extremely well in getting settled into their new home for the next five years. D Block can be considered a challenging year as the boys experience their first year without the help of their Cops. The D Blockers have been excellent this year. They have always done what was expected of them and formed a good relationship with the new E Blockers which is extremely important as they will remain together and in close proximity for the remainder of their Michaelhouse careers. The boys excelled in their sport with Harry Latter representing the A team for cricket, and Bryn Retzlaff playing A team rugby, first team water polo as well as being re-selected for the KwaZulu-Natal U15A water polo side. Koketso Bopape played A team rugby and as a result he was selected for the U15 Next Gen Sharks team. He was also a key member of the A side cricket, scoring 106 runs against Glenwood. Lwazi Gumede played both A team basketball and rugby. Molemo Mahura, Thando Makopo, and Hayden Hewlett were all selected for A teams for all three sports they played in each term, which is an impressive achievement and is a testament to their all-round sporting abilities. Molemo Mahura: cricket, rugby and soccer as well as being selected for the Midlands soccer team. Hayden Hewlett: cricket, rugby and sevens. Thando Makopo: basketball, rugby and soccer. In the academic sphere the group is strong but a few boys stand out: Ofentse Mdaki and Seth Harie both remain in the top ten for academics which is testament to the hard work and effort that they have both put in. The D Blockers must be commended on all their hard work as well as for setting an outstanding example for the E Blockers.

C Blockers play a pivotal role in connecting the seniors to the juniors in the House as they are now seniors in the school but still live downstairs with E and D Block and so become the role models for the juniors and set the tone. The group should be commended on the positive and energetic vibe they bring to the House. They are always willing to contribute to House activities and take pride in the success of Farfield. They are strong academics with Matt Kennedy, Dylan Hewlett and Reuben Visagie all leading the pack placing top five in their Block and earning their places in the TARPs programme. As a result of this Matt, Dylan and Reuben have all been awarded half colours for Academics. Matt Kennedy participated in the Economics Olympiad and placed first in the country which is an extremely impressive achievement. The C Blockers are a talented sporting group with every member excelling in some form of sport. Matt Kennedy represented the second XI for cricket and was a part of the fifth XV who went unbeaten. Dylan Hewlett played U16A cricket and soccer. Nick Fearnhead was a part of the U16C basketball team which also finished the year unbeaten. Sithenkosi Nkompela played U15A rugby and first team sevens. Pikolomzi Nkompela played second team soccer and was selected for the KwaZulu-Natal U18B hockey XI. Kyle Farndell was selected for the first basketball team and then went on the make the KZN U16A side. Although injured early in the season, Ayabonga Mkhokeli was a member of the highly touted U16A rugby team. Connor McAlpine played A team soccer. Riley Gehren played U16A rugby and first team sevens. He was also a member of the unbeaten U16C basketball team. Karl Schaefer represented the first tennis team, the provincial U16B tennis team and was awarded half colours for tennis. Mokilibi Makara played U16A hockey, was selected for the KZN U16A hockey XI and was selected to go on a tour to the Netherlands. Ruben Visagie earned a well deserved place in the KZN athletics team and came first in the 1500m. He was invited to compete in the South African Champs where he achieved sixth place in the 1500m which was a tremendous result for all the hard work and time he puts into his training. Benjamin Bryden played second team water polo, won the U16 Victor Ludorum at the gala, and attended midlands trials for swimming. Andrew Boettiger has been making use of the dam at Michaelhouse to practice his fishing resulting in an invitation to the KZN bass fishing trials. In B Block the expectations and pressure placed on the boys increases, not only academically but also as leaders in the school. The Farfield B Block boys must be commended on their attitude and hard work this year. They are a tight knit group of boys who are always determined to do well. They are role models to the boys in Farfield. The Block is strong academically with Andrew Woodland regularly placing in the top five, qualifying him for the TARPs programme and earning him his Academic colours. Cameron Fleming followed close behind Andrew being awarded Academic half colours. Andrew and Cameron have also been selected as members of the Snell Society in recognition of their academic abilities. Anotida Mashamhanda achieved first in the Block for Dramatic Arts. Andrew Woodland attained his silver President’s Award which is a testimony to his hard work and determination. Andrew and Jordan Govender showcased their speaking abilities as members of the Toastmasters’ Society. Andrew furthered this by attending the national debating and public speaking

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