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GWir, die Matriker von 2008Wir waren schon ein ganz besonderes Pack mit manchem klugen Kopf, manchem begabten Musiker, Dichter, Radfahrer, oder einfach Lebenskünstler in der Gruppe. An Persönlichkeit, Lebenslust und Energie fehlte es uns nicht und was wir hassten, war Langeweile (sogar bei Namen). Deswegen entstanden auch schnell Spitznamen wir Jot-Vogel, Heinzelmännchen, Äpfelchen und Ellingschnitzel.

Anfang des Jahres versuchte Frau Lehrerin uns zu motivieren recht brav und � eissige Schüler zu sein, da der neue IEB-Lehrplan mehr von Schülern forderte. Wir strengten uns einiger Zeit gut an und leisteten viel, aber dann wurden uns alle ernshafte Drohungen über erhöhten IEB-Standard auch langweilig und Daniel beschloss schon früh im Jahr, dass alle Arbeit doch schon erledigt war. Also wurde der Lehrplan

erweitert mit Streikstunden, Geburtstagpartys oder Fußballspielen. Ehe auch jetzt dies langweilig werden konnte, war das Schuljahr zu Ende.

Weil wir etwas nervös waren, dass unsere Schulleistungen vielleicht nicht so gut ausfallen würden wie sie sollten, mussten wir uns doch unbedingt als Meister beim Fußballspielen beweisen. Schnell wurde ein Fußballpokal von Herrn Webber herbeigezaubert (vielen Dank!) und als Gegner, traten die französischen Matriker an. Als selbstbewusste Pro� s rannten wir aufs Feld und gewannen das Spiel zum Glück (3–2). In der Boys High Geschichte sind wir jetzt die ersten deutschen Fußballmeister – wir, die Matriker von 2008.

Die Deutschklasse

Das Mädchen meiner TräumeEhe ich sie gekannt habe,waren meine Träume schwarz. Von montags bis sonntags suchte ich einen Stern am dunklen Himmel ...

Ich hatte keine Lust das Licht zu � nden,doch plötzlich leuchtete die Sonne vor mir -überwältigend, strahlend!

Ein Mädchen stand vor mir -das Mädchen meiner Träume. Nur wenn ich sie umarme, bin ich zufrieden.Ohne sie, ist das Leben mir egal.

Sie ist ein Sonnenstrahl; ich bin ein Blümchen.Ehe sie in mein Leben trat, war ich eine geschlossene Knospe.Ihre Liebe, warm und beruhigend, liess mich entfalten.Jetzt sehen alle meine wirklichen Farben.

Julian Kampman (Form V)

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1. “I said we needed the tee, not it’s time for tea, but thanks anyway.” [Stanley Twiname and the team mascot during a First XV game.2. “Give it up chaps – stick to rugby” [Messrs Lombard, Ewart-Phipps and de Kock during the staff hockey match3. The new Oehley Helipad opened in 2008. [A chartered helicopter carrying competition prize winners lands on the rugby � eld prior to the

Celine Dion concert at Loftus. 4. “This one should do for nicely for the Bush School game reserve …”[One of the Form 2 Bush School boys on an excursion to a local animal

sanctuary.5. “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil #1”. [Mesdames Coetzee, Smuts and a student, at the starting point during the Inter-House athletics

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1. “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil #2” Vincent Jacobs; Kyle van Niekerk and Stephan Dreyer on the Baviaanskrans Hiking Trail2. “But I really want to take it home”. [Nicholas Fidler with elephant bone on the Photographic Society trip to Zambia.3. “Now boys, in Rambo 3 I did it differently …” [Mr Malcolm Armstrong teaches Bush School boys about the Battle of Nooitgedacht.4. They think: “Yes, I still have all my teeth after that match.” [Junior water polo players between games.5. Coach and team: “So tell us guru, what do we do now?” [Mr Randall, the 1st Team Water Polo players and the scoreboard operator during a

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Art Department2008 heralded a new era for the Art department at Pretoria Boys High School, as we saw Miss Karin Bezuidenhout being appointed as the � rst woman to become Head of the Art Department. We also had to say goodbye to a dearly loved colleague, Mrs Cassandra Brennan, as her husband, Mr Nick Brennan, also staff at the school, took up a research post at SASOL. We wish them both much luck in their new life together and remember them with fondness. Mr McEvoy � nished his MTech degree in Fine Arts at the Tshwane University of Technology (with distinction) and held the solo exhibition for this degree requirement at the School’s Battissphere Gallery.

Our matric pupils once again did not disappoint, with a total of ten distinctions. This was the � rst year that the pupils wrote their senior certi� cate exams according to the new syllabus, with a new style of examination paper. The new syllabus allows for pupils to be far more interpretative in their analysis of artworks and artists, and it was exciting to see that the Boys High art department has coped well with the prescribed changes and can offer its pupils not only the facilities to adapt to the changes, but the ability to cope adequately to produce an impressive set of results. We want to wish our matrics of 2008 well for the future and congratulate them wholeheartedly on a job well done.

In 2008 the art department held its � rst student art exhibition, which

was applauded on all levels by parents, teachers, pupils and the general public who came to see the show. A cross-spectrum of work, from Form 1 to Form V was curated by the art teachers and presented as such: student work of the highest calibre. We hope to raise the pro� le of our Battissphere Gallery in 2009 by inviting more artists to use the facility to

exhibit their works, more student art exhibitions, and an exhibition of artworks by the art department itself.

We also continued with our outreach initiative at Masizane Primary School in Atteridgeville. This long-term project sees us visiting Masizane twice a term to repaint the murals. Signi� cant progress has been made with the help of a group of ever-enthusiastic pupils who dedicatedly accompany us on these excursions and paint with great happiness and charity. The charm and manner of these Boys High boys never fails to impress all who meet them and the Boys High ethos shines through with un� inching � air.

2009 presents new challenges, as all new years do, some known to us, some unbeknown to us. Thank you to all involved: pupils, parents, and staff for your assistance, patience and understanding of the subject, a truly special subject, at a truly special place.

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Athletics ReportThe Athletics season started rather slowly after the intense rugby commitments of the third term. The Inter-House competition and School Championships produced some wonderful athletic moments and set the pace for the short Inter-School competition period of the athletics season. Our � rst Inter-School competition took place at Parktown Boys High School on Saturday 6 September 2008 and culminated with the Inter-High held at KES on Wednesday 24 September 2008.From one competition to the next the Boys High athletes improved markedly with several new records being set. A few which need special mention are:• The U16 100m Inter-House record held by

R Williams (11.3) since 1986 was broken by R Collins (10.7)

• The U16 200m Inter-House record held by R Green (23.0) since 1993 was broken by R Collins (22.9)

• The U14 Javelin school record held by F Saayman (50,00m) since 1992 was broken by A Smedsrud (51.66m)

• The U14 Javelin track record held by G van Velze (AHS) (50,09m) since 2002 was broken by A Smedsrud (51.03m)

• The U15 Javelin school record held by G Smit (55.98m) since 1992 was broken by D Jacobs (58.85m)

• The U17 Javelin school record held by A Floudiotis (63.32m) since 2002 was broken by A Jacobs (70.80m)

• The U19 Long Jump school record held by T Iraka (6.99m) since 1994 was broken by B Mothlatlhego (7.03m)

• The U16 High Jump Inter-House record held by R Wegerle (1.94m) since 1980 was broken by L Ramokgopa (1.95m)

• The U19 Triple Jump Inter-House record held by N Martin (13.45m) since 1989 was broken by B Mothlatlhego (15.03m)

• The U19 Triple Jump school record held by T Iraka (13.94m) since 1994 was broken by B Mothlatlhego (15.96m)

• The U19 Triple Jump track record held by M Enell (KES) (13.83m) since 1990 was broken by B Mothlatlhego (15.03m)

The following athletes need to be congratulated on their achievements:B Mothlatlhego was chosen to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Games where he achieved a bronze medal in the triple jump.R Collins won gold for the U16 100m at the Inter-Provincial Championships.A Jacobs won silver for his efforts in the U17 Inter-Provincial Championships for javelin.J Muchenje was selected for the U15 90m hurdles Inter-Provincial competition.

Mr Lincoln Keeton, the cross-country and middle distance coach has submitted the following statement regarding the records held by Peter Kaal.

Scenes from the Inter-House athletics meeting held on the Hill athletics track.

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I’ll explain by giving some background. In 1976 the International Amateur Athletics Federation decided to recognise only the world records for metric distances, but it made an exception for the mile – the records of which are � ercely challenged to this day. The reason most probably was that the race was romantically appreciated as a remnant of the past. Also, the mile (now the 1500m race) has always been the blue riband event of athletics: in rowing for instance, the blue riband event is the Men’s Eights raced over 2000 metres; in swimming it’s the 100 and 200 metres freestyle; in kayaking and canoeing it’s the men’s K1 1000 metres; in cycling it’s the Tour de France, and so forth.

So it has been decided to retain not only Kaal’s original mile records but the race as well. In addition, his record of 4:20.5 for the mile will be saved and further legitimised in the U17 age group which has been in effect since 1993. Boys who wish to set or

challenge the school’s mile records must do so in competition over the correct distance (1 609.344 metres).

According to our archives, the rightful U16 1500m school record holder is Tumi Malope who set the record at 4:14.04 in 2005, and the rightful U19 school record holder is G Page who set the record at 4:14.5 in 1987.

As from 2009 an event known as the PETER KAAL MILE will be run as the last event of the Inter-House Athletics competition and will include the U16, U17 and U19 athletes.

Much appreciation is extended to coaching staff who kept athletics going despite some very trying times.

The Athletics Captain, Boipelo Motlhatlhego and his deputy, Tumiso Lebelo, are to be commended for their outstanding athletic performances and tenacious leadership qualities throughout the season.

To all the athletes who have in a sense “run their last race” for Boys High, thank you very much for your loyalty and dedication throughout the years and God bless you in your futures. To those athletes remaining, another season awaits you with challenges of its own.

Paul Ewart-PhippsMIC

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Inter-house athletics – Andrew Johnson cup1. Rissik 4742. Solomon 447½3. School 442½4. Hofmeyr 3605. Armstrong 3436. Abernethy 285½7. Town 283½8. Matheson 2609. Arcadia 24710. Sunnyside 24566th annual athletics match1. King Edward VII School 5492. Pretoria Boys High School 458

Inter-school meets1. Pretoria Boys High School 5202. Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool 308 3. Jeppe High School for Boys 2744. Parktown Boys High School 261

1. King Edward VII School 4562. Pretoria Boys High School 436½3. Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool 334½4. Parktown Boys High School 16627th Annual inter-high – A team 1. King Edward VII School 4562. Pretoria Boys High School 446½3. Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool 4064. Parktown Boys High School 288½5. Jeppe High School for Boys 2716. St Benedicts College 2377. St Johns College 1588. St Albans College 148

Annual inter-high – B team1. Pretoria Boys High School 315½2. King Edward VII School 278½3. Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool 2584. Jeppe High School for Boys 201½5. Parktown Boys High School 1966. St Benedicts College 115

Top 12 athletic competition – Pilditch1. Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool 164992. Hoërskool Waterkloof 163923. Pretoria Boys High School A 153374. Hoërskool Menlopark A 149695. Hoërskool Eldoraigne 14630

14. Hoërskool Menlopark C 1188315. Pretoria Boys High School B 11839

Victor Ludorum AwardsSchool Athletics ChampionshipsU14 Runners-up: D Joubert 10 points K Ferreira 10 points Winner: S Hlatswayo 20 pointsU15 Runners-up: D Jacobs 12 points M Calitz 15 points Winner: J Muchenje 23 pointsU16 Runners-up: M Currie 13 points R Collins 14 points Winner: M Light 16 pointsU17 Runners-up: A Jacobs 10 points B Anderson 21 points Winner: B Ward 23 pointsU19 Runners-up: M Hatton 10 points T Lebelo 11 points Winner: B Motlhatlhego 25 points

Cup and trophy awardsTim Hill TrophyAwarded for the best U17/ U19 individual athletics performance of the year according to the ABSA TABLES.Runner-up: B Motlhatlhego U19 Triple Jump 15.96m 1025 pointsWinner: A Jacobs U17 Javelin 70.80m 1055 points Alan van Vollenhoven Hurdles TrophyAwarded for the fastest 100m hurdles time of the year.Runner-up: M Light 13,30Winner: B Motlhatlhego 12,50

Best Junior Athletics CupAwarded to the U14 or U15 athlete who scores the most points for his school at Inter-School meets.Runner-up: S Hlatswayo 73 pointsWinner: J Muchenje 99 points Hannan CupAwarded to the athlete in the U17/U19 age group who has scored the highest number of points at the School Athletics Championships.Runner-up: B Ward 21 pointsWinner: B Motlhatlhego 25 pointsFrankie Row Cup – Junior Inter-House RelayTie between Solomon House and Armstrong HouseT Sanders J Muchenje D Hayes M Calitz

6. Hoërskool Centurion 145217. Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool B 140888. Hoërskool Zwartkop 139709. Hoërskool Wonderboom 13577 10. Hoërskool Gerrit Maritz 13137 11. Sutherland High School 1241512. Hoërskool Garsfontein 1223213. Hoërskool Menlopark B 12006

L Ridgway M MalanS Ray M MasoekRoley Hewkins Cup – Senior Inter-House RelayRissik House: W Kraak G Segabutle J Williams J Ferguson

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Half coloursC van der WesthuizenL le RouxK HandleyD GerickeM AmoniG SegabutleT RamakgoakgoaL RaserokaC BartlettN MullerHonours re-awardB MotlhatlhegoA JacobsR CollinsFull colours re-awardT Lebelo

Full coloursM HattonH OlmesdahlN TruterB AndersonM LightE SegoleL RamakgopaB AndersonM CalitzB WardHonoursC MacClementsB de KlerkN MillsW Kraak

Athletics A team

Front Row L–R: K Mabotja, C Barreiro, G Segabutle, C van der Westhuizen, D Suthlerland, O Mills, T Lebelo, B de Klerk, W Kraak, M Hatton, K Middleton, C Cilliers, L Raserole.

Second Row L–R: Mr P Ewart-Phipps (Master-in-charge), J Howard, V Zulu, C Bartlett, K Mbithi, T Ndala, D Joubert, K Handley, M Bosch, J le Grange, B Anderson, B Appelgryn, D Setshogoe, A Amunga, W Zimmer, S Whindus, A Jacobs, A Eggers.

Third Row L–R: Mr L Keeton (Coach), A van Wyk, S Hlatshwayo, L Qwabe, D Jacobs, C Landsberg, T Mphelo, H Olmesdahl, M Light, L Ntambi, D Tshimbambo, K Kasure, M Currie, C Anthony, G Konopi, R Collins, D Griessel.

Fourth Row L–R: Dr J Lombard (Coach), J Fourie, F Casillo, D Clark, M Janse van Rensburg, I Eggers, C MacClements, J Nel, K Mabe, B Ward, M Calitz, D Reynders, K Smedsrud, V Duys, J Marsh, M Janse van Rensburg, T Ramakgoagkoa.

Fifth Row L–R: S Siakam, K Ferreira, L Blanche, J Mouton, K McNerney, C Moraites, T Moraites, R de Waal, D Hayes, B Mabeta, M Moloko, D van Heerden, P Kyei, J Whindus, L Maré, M McLaggan, D Dawson.

Back Row L–R: J Joubert, D Schoeman, J Chamberlain.

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School championshipsU14 Event First Second Third T/H/D

100m200m400m800m1 500m80m HurdlesHigh JumpLong JumpTriple JumpDiscusJavelinShot Put

S HlatswayoS HlatswayoD SchoemanK FerreiraK FerreiraL QwabeS HlatswayoA van WykS HlatswayoD JoubertA SmedsrudD Joubert

K MalapaneK MakhubelaM SchiffW ScottD MoraleeA SmedsrudL QwabeZ TwalaZ TwalaC AnthonyM HarrisJ Howard

M Downer/A van WykA van WykD DawsonR CameronM KlompT RamailaL StevensonA SmedsrudK MakhubelaJ HowardT ChapelM Downer

12.2025.101:01.802:19.604:58:0011:801.65m5.62m11.61m42.55m45.40m13.36m

U15 Event First Second Third T/H/D

100m200m400m800m1 500m3 000m100m HurdlesHigh JumpLong JumpTriple JumpDiscusJavelinShot Put

J MuchenjeJ MuchenjeJ MuchenjeM CalitzM CalitzM CalitzJ MuchenjeJ ChamberlainA LetsholonyaneJ HassettD ReyndersD JacobsM da Silva

D GriesselD GriesselD JacobsT MarshN SteynN SteynP UysJ MuchenjeT MoraitesT MoraitesD JacobsR de KlerkD Hayes

T Moraites/E van der WaltT MoraitesB LiD JacobsT Moraites

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12.1024.2055.302:08.804:31.109:47.1014.901.75m5.41m10.35m39.63m44.36m12.88m

U16 Event First Second Third T/H/D

100m200m400m800m1 500m3 000m100m HurdlesHigh JumpLong JumpTriple JumpDiscusJavelinShot Put

R CollinsR CollinsJ MoutonJ MoutonM CurrieM CurrieM LightL RamakgopaM LightP KyeiA MabetaJ JoubertM Harris

M LightM LightJ EggersM CurrieD van HeerdenD van HeerdenR CollinsJ TheunissenP KyeiH OlmesdahlD ClarkK LootsK McNerney

H OlmesdahlL BlancheM AdamsonM DelaneyK KasureK KasureD SetshogoeR CollinsD TshimbomboO OgunbanjoD van der WaltW GouwsK Loots

10.7022.9055.502:09.604:35.0010:09.7013.701.95m6.00m12.18m35.22m40.85m11.29m

U17 Event First Second Third T/H/D

100m200m400m800m1 500m3 000m100m HurdlesHigh JumpLong JumpTriple JumpDiscusJavelinShot Put

C Bartlett / B ndersonB AndersonB WardB WardB WardB WardM BoschA AmoniB AndersonC LandsbergL le RouxA JacobsC MacClements

A JacobsB WardB AndersonG KonopiK MabeG KonopiN TruterJ HeunisM AmoniA AmungaL van BiljonB AndersonK Hawdley

K MabeS WhindusG KonopiM van WykG Konopi

M MolokoA JacobsJ WaltersJ WaltersA JacobsD DawsonL le Roux

11.7023.9053.502:07.004:36.7010:13.6042.401.75m5.95m12.15m44.45m61.08m14.43m

U19 Event First Second Third T/H/D

100m200m400m800m1500m3000m100m Hurdles300m HurdlesHigh JumpLong JumpTriple JumpDiscusJavelinShot Put

B MotlhatlhegoB de KlerkJ LebeloJ LebeloM HattonM HattonB MotlhatlhegoG SegabutleB MotlhatlhegoB MotlhatlhegoB MotlhatlhegoJ VermaakK MiddletonC van der Westhuizen

B de KlerkW KraakR AzzieC BarreiroD SutherlandC BarreiroL RaserokaS Wa KalonjiT RamakgoapaT RamakgoapaT RamakgoapaX McKillopC CilliersK Middleton

J Lebelo/W KraakC BesterC BarreiroD SutherlandM Wesigye

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G SegabutleL RaserokaL RaserokaJ JardimJ le GrangeJ Vermaak

11.3022.9053.202:02.504:27.209:48.7013.6042.101.80m6.37m15.03m37.68m48.19m14.14m

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Athletics records as at 1st November 2008Track – Held by any athleteInter-House – At Inter-House and School Championships. If a new record is set a new track and school record could also be set.School – New record set at any meet.

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Z StephensO MarothodiB Alberts (CRS)F EghanR CollinsB Alberts (CRS)R CollinsN KorbR CollinsR Williams R CollinsJ Irwin (KES)R KarpR Karp

11.911.311.411.510.610.910.710.610.710.910.5610.710.710.4

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19972003198719962007198820082006200819872009199919851985

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Z StephensD WintertonJ MuchenjeB Alberts (CRS)M SandmanR CollinsM Arnold (Jeppe)R CollinsR CollinsD WintertonR WilliamsN JordaanH Hoogenboezem (AHS)R Karp

24.223.523.523.523.821.922.722.921.2922.122.422.222.121.8

IHSchoolEquals SchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIH/School/Track

19971999200719871995200720052008200820011987200520071985

400 m 800 m

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J MuchenjeJ MoutonJ MoutonG HulseT LebeloP Harmse (AHS)E LabuschagneC MaraisJ MoutonC MaraisB BonnerC MaraisR FrohlingR Williams

55.252.554.152.751.251.550.750.150.552.249.950.049.648.8

IHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchool/Track

20071999199919742005200519732005200120062004200619721988

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U15

U16

U17

U19

G HulseM BlewN Dlamini (KES)G HulseM CalitzT LebeloK DoubleM HardingT MalopeM BlewR Frohling

2.09.52.06.42.08.12.04.62:04.221.59.02.01.71.59.81.58.41.59.51.55.0

IHSchoolTrackIH/TrackSchoolSchoolTrack/IHIHSchoolTrackIH/School/Track

19732001200419742008200620021996200620041972

1 500 m 3 000 m

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U15

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T MohubaM CalitzM CalitzI HarversonI HarversonT MalopeR de JongR GrayT MalopeG Page

4.41.24.29.034.35.94.22.44.18.74.14.044.20.84.16.04.08.14.14.5

IHSchoolTrackIHSchool/TrackSchoolTrack/IHIH/TrackSchoolIH/School/Track

1996200720071982198220051995199420061987

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U17

U19

B O’NeilB O’NeillT MalopeM CalitzJ WatsonN Janse van RensburgA PirieS Clayden

9.33.39.27.79:53.09:28.949.42.99.33.99.25.38.49.7

IH/School/TrackIHSchoolTrackIH/Track

SchoolIH/School/Track

19881988200520092003199919991979

5 000 m The mile

U19 B Ward 16:32.9 School 2009 U16U17

P KaalP Kaal

4.36.44.20.5

IH/School/TrackIH/School/Track

19651966

80 m Hurdles 90 m Hurdles

U14 T NkosanaT ChikukwaT Lowe (KES)

11.711.311.1

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200420032007

U14 L Qwabe 13.01 School 2008

Age Athlete T/H/D Record Year set Age Athlete T/H/D Record Year set

100 m Hurdles 110 m Hurdles

U15

U16

U17

U19

T ChikukwaN KorbM DelaneyW GabrykR WilliamsT ChikukwaB MotlhatlhegoD Malherbe (KES)T ChikukwaT Chikukwa

13.513.113.513.113.313.312.813.113.313.1

IHSchool/TrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchool/Track

2004200519732000198620062007199520072007

U17

U19

N Truter 15.00 School 2009

300 m HurdlesR WilliamsR Williams

39.037.5

IHSchool/Track

19881988

Javelin Discus

U14 F SaaymanA SmedsrudA Smedsrud

50.00m51.66m51.03m

IHSchoolTrack

198820082008

U14 D JoubertL le RouxJ van Wyk (AHS)

42.55m51.45m55.56m

IHSchoolTrack

200820051994

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G Smit D JacobsK van der Westhuizen (AHS)T BlignautN FourieN Fourie A JacobsA Jacobs B LiebenbergA FloudiotisA Floudiotis

55.98m58.85m58.84m

56.01m60.79m62.90m61.08m70.80m54.15m66.09m57.50m

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U15

U16

U17

U19

L le RouxL le RouxJ van Wyk (AHS)W KuitL le RouxL le RouxW CoetzeeW CoetzeeW CoetzeeW CoetzeeW CoetzeeJ van Wyk (AHS)

56.44m60.71m59.48m45.58m48.53m47.58m48.50m50.46m49.64m47.16m48.05m60.92m

IHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrack

200620061995199620072007200120012001200220021998

Long jump Triple jump

U14

U16

U17

U19

Z StephensF EghanT IrakaH BondB MotlhatlhegoD Cotter (KES)T Iraka B MotlhatlhegoD Strydom (AHS)

5.92m6.66m6.82m6.68m7.23m7.03m6.99m7.03m6.96m

IHIHSchool/TrackIHSchoolTrackIHSchoolTrack

199719971993199620072008199420081994

U14

U15

U16

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The season began on a low as we had a shortage of players, but we eventually managed to � eld a fairly decent team. Unfortunately, the � rst term was very poor in terms of results as we won only one out of � ve games, narrowly losing to St Albans and KES.

The fourth term was by far our most successful in terms of both results and the growth of players. We � elded a formidable team, winning six out of the seven games we played. We lost narrowly, by two points, to a St Albans team we de� nitely should have beaten! The boys can attest to that!

The boys played their hearts out week in and week out and I would like to thank them all for their participation. Under the leadership of Mbavhalelo Masakona, we managed to improve immensely with regard to results and the players’ overall performances. This team is providing a good feeder base to the First Team and I am certain that some of the players will play a very important role next year.

Mothibedi RantloaneCoach

The year started with a twelve man strong 1st Team. It was a very young but passionate group of boys. These boys lived, slept and breathed basketball. Initially, it seemed that the 1st Team, with only two matric players, was likely to face a challenging year. To the contrary, the boys accepted the challenge and showed a maturity and understanding of the game beyond their years. The team produced results of which to be proud and these will feature in the basketball history books for years to come.

2008 started off on a high with the team participating in the RBL league (Johannesburg league). They won 10 out of 13 games, which is a 77% win ratio. The most impressive result was the win against St Peters with an astounding 204-5 points. Mention must be made of Athi Yenana, the 2008 captain, for being chosen as an All Star player at the American International School Tournament.

With all the preparation of the � rst term behind them, the team prepared for the annual Durban High School Basketball Tournament. This is the largest and most prestigious high school basketball tournament in South Africa. Boys High played in the A division and � nished tenth overall. This was a very good performance. The boys learned a lot tactically and they gained valuable experience but more importantly, a sense of team spirit was developed.

The next challenge was the Pretoria league. Unfortunately, Boys High lost the � rst game to Rosina but went on to win all the remaining games and quali� ed for the semi-� nal against St Albans. The match was a very close one with Boys High losing

the game in the last minute to an older and more experienced St Albans team. Boys High � nished third behind Rosina and St Albans respectively.

The third term saw the team play in a tournament hosted by the Glen High School. Boys High also played against a team from Rustenburg (whom they beat convincingly) as well as in a series of friendly matches.

In the fourth term, the First Team showed that they meant business and went on to win all seven of their games. These included wins against our biggest rivals KES, St Albans and St Benedicts.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the boys for all their hard work, patience and tireless dedication throughout the year. Thanks must also go to Mr Petje for his contribution as MIC of Basketball and Tibe Rantloane, my assistant coach, for his invaluable input, loyalty and dedication. The following boys are to be congratulated on their achievements: Bulelani Ntsaluba for being the most improved U19 player; Fhumulani Maboho for the best defensive U19 player of the year and Brian Tsabadi for the U19 Most Valuable Player of the year, an All Star in the Pretoria league and being made the 1st Team Captain for 2009.

A year of hard work, consistent training and a whole lot of heart has paid off. It has encouraged the 1st Team to strive for excellence and emerge as a dominant force to be reckoned with in South African Schools’ basketball.

Wesley DieperingFirst Team Coach

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Front Row L–R: H Mhlongo, B Ntsaluba, A Yenana (Captain), F Maboho, L Nteta. Second Row L–R: M Rantloana (Assistant Coach), M Masakona, S Mejane, J Webber, B Tsabadi, M Gulube, W Diepering (Coach).

Back Row L–R: Mr K Petje (Master-in-charge). Absent: D Roebuck, T Ditsebe.

1st Team Basketball

U14A Basketball Johannesburg league (First Term)The 2008 season for the PBHS Under 14A basketball team started off on a shaky note with three straight losses. Included in these losses was a loss against arch-rivals, KES. But after both team and coach found their footing, the beginnings of a near perfect season began to emerge. We registered our � rst win against Jeppe by a modest three points but as the saying goes “a win is a win”. From that victory onwards we never looked back, with wins against St Johns and long-term Pretoria derby opponents, St Albans.

Pretoria league (Second Term)What can I say? It should be Boys High’s name on that trophy, but due to some unfortunate misunderstandings, we lost points and thus lost out on playing in the � nal. I have no doubt that, had we reached the � nal, we would have won it, but despite not qualifying, one of the players (Zinhle Twala)

was selected as a member of the Pretoria League All Star Team.

Johannesburg league (Fourth Term)The Johannesburg league in the Fourth term was by far the best out of the three terms. The boys registered wins against our opponents and one of these victories included a win against KES to whom they had lost earlier in the year. I could not have been more proud of the team at that point. We closed off the season with a game against St Albans which we won convincingly.

It has been an honour and a pleasure to coach these boys this year and I look forward to another memorable season next year with greater challenges and learning opportunities. Thank you!

Sibusiso MthombeniCoach

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We then had a number of outings to Chospile crags near Hartebeespoort Dam and to crags near the dam wall of the Bronkhorstspruit dam. During these outings Gert Pietersen, DJ le Roux and Sheldon Crabtree achieved their Half Colour climbs and Wesley completed his Full Colour climbs.

A number of our boys entered the Bouldering competition held at the Barn, out on Lynnwood Road, over six Monday evenings. One of the Mondays fell in the school holidays so it was arranged that Wesley and Keegan Black and Shaun Cottrell travel with Rob and Michael Harrison to Rustenburg and spend a few days climbing in the Magaliesberg. Mr Rob Harrison, an old boy of the school, was driving them when a truck skidded across the road and collided with them, killing Rob, Michael, Shaun and Keegan instantly. Wesley and Luke were seriously injured and taken to hospital. It took a number of months before they were able to climb again and enjoy it. Although both Luke and Wesley had accumulated enough points to compete in the Bouldering � nal held at Swinburne, they chose not to go due to injuries and a lack of motivation.

A schools’ Bouldering competition was held in Johannesburg during September. Our boys did extremely well and won both the junior and senior sections. DJ le Roux came � rst in the juniors and Wesley Black won the seniors.

The commitment and camaraderie of the boys during the year has been incredible and they have worked hard and with enthusiasm. We have had, on average, between 40 and 50 boys involved with climbing each term. Due to the demand, the bouldering wall has been extended to accommodate the increased number of boys.

We held our � rst Inter-House Climbing competition for which,an old boy, Paul Bruyere, set the routes. It gave the sport new exposure and was enjoyed by all. Solomon House won the senior section and Town House won the junior section.

I would like to thank the boys and their families

for their incredible support during our time of loss. They made it so much easier for me to get back there and continue with the climbing. A plaque has been placed in the gym next to the bouldering wall in memory of the three boys we lost in that fatal accident in April. It reads as follows:Shaun Cottrell – Keegan Black – Michael HarrisonYou left us tragically on 7 April 2008Every time we boulder herewe will remember you.You each had a way of making uslook and learn and do,Your friendship, energy and commitmentwill always inspire usto up the level of our climbing.

Shaun had only been climbing for just over a year after being encouraged to take up the sport by Wesley, yet his energy, laughter and friendship will be missed by the boys. Keegan took up the sport in Form 1 although he had been climbing with his dad and brothers for a number of years and was always keen to encourage others. He had completed two of his Half Colours climbs and would have achieved the � nal one during the year. Michael joined the climbing group in Form 1 due to the encouragement of his brother, Luke, and he had started to really excel and enjoy it. He was always full of fun and added a spark to the group. All three boys will be dearly missed by all who knew them. Their memories and contribution to the sport will live on for years to come.

Mrs Sandy BlackMIC

The group who went to the Rory Lowther competition in February

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1. The group that went to Waterval Boven in the � rst term.2. Shaun Cottrell bouldering at Swinburne.3. Joshua Nel on one of the climbs during the competition.4. Keegan Black bouldering at Swinburne.5. Luke Harrison starting on “Curry Muncher” at Swinburne.6. Dries Nieuwoudt enjoying his climb at Swinburne.7. Wesley Black shows how it is done.8. Joshua Nel, Keegan Black, Luke Harrison, Shaun Cottrell, Wesley Black and Dries Nieuwoudt.

Winners of the School section at the Rory Lowther competition.9. Dries Niewoudt – did it!

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B.J. TROPHY in memory of Brian Jeffery for the best bowler – Kyriacos Flouddiotis Paul Hector trophy for the best batsman – Graeme van BuurenJustin Burrow Memorial Trophy for enthusiasm and commitment to the game of cricket –Ryan Lancefield The Jack Jones Greenwall trophy for sportsmanship in cricket – Phil Ray

It has been a busy year for cricket at PBHS. As we cater for twenty � ve sides we need matches for these teams. Unfortunately all these teams cannot play on a Saturday as the opposition do not have enough teams. The only school that give us a full � xture are KES and AFFIES.

So to make up for lack of � xtures we entered into the Pretoria league. But unfortunately

some of the � xtures were cancelled which is disappointing for the boys as playing matches representing the school is important for them.

Special mention must go to teams who throughout the season would play against opposition who are a much higher team and do very well.

Would like to congratulate the following boys who made provincial sides. For the Under 19 Titans team S.Naidoo on being selected as captain and G.van Buuren. The Under 17 Titans M.Pillans, T.Matsopola and J.P.Tlokotsi and the U15 Titans team M.Coetzee. Hope that these players have successful weeks.

The following � rst team players have been

awarded colours. G.van Buuren has been awarded Honours for his cricket performance in the third and fourth term and he was also selected for the SA Schools’ side. He scored 1035 runs of which 4 × 50 and 6 × 100 with his highest score being 165runs. A well deserved award. Full Colours were awarded to S.Naidoo, B.le Roux and M.Pillans.Half Colours Re-Award: R.Lance� eld, J.van ByleveldtHalf Colours: P.Ray, M.Vosey, K.Floudiotis, C.Bosman

Our scorer D.Smalley was awarded Full Colours for service and Z.da Silva and? half colours for service.

Would like to thank the coaches for their efforts that they put into cricket at the school especially the staff who give up there time for the boys.

A thank you to everyone else who contributed to cricket at the school. It is really appreciated.

Finally to Abraham Shalang for the time he puts into the facilities at the school. A thankless task.

Cricket report

1st Cricket team

Front Row L–R: B le Roux, G van Buuren, S Naidoo (Captain), J van Bylevelt, R Lance� eld. Middle Row L–R: D Smalley (Scorer), M Voysey, K Floudiotis, M Pillans, P Ray, C Bosman. Back Row L–R: Mr M van Zyl (Master-in-charge). Mr A de Kock (Coach). Absent: K Pillay.

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CricketPlayer profi leShershan Naidoo (Captain)As captain Shershan had a very good way of approaching the game. He was always a very competitive player in both his batting and bowling, and his � elding was exceptional. He led the team successfully by example. He has the ability to play at the highest level. Graeme van BuurenGraeme is an exceptional all-round cricketer. He showed his quality as a batsman when he started churning out the runs. He made six hundreds and scored a total of 1035 runs. He is a dedicated cricketer who is very professional in his approach to the game. He de� nitely has the ability to play cricket at the highest level. We wish him every success.Brandon le RouxBrandon has the ability to be a good cricketer and subsequently worked very hard at his game. He improved as the season progressed showing a greater maturity in his play. He had a positive in� uence on the team.Jordan van byleveldtJordan was a very good wicket keeper and set high standards for himself. He also added value to the team through his mid-order batting. He set a good example to the younger wicket keepers which has been important in their development.Chad BosmanChad was just starting to show his ability as an attacking batsman, when unfortunately he injured his knee. This put him out for the rest of the season which was very disappointing. His injury de� nitely left a hole in our batting line-up.Ryan Lance� eldRyan was an all rounder who showed a dogged determination on the cricket � eld. He had a drive to be successful in his game.Phil RayPhil has shown that he is a strong all round player showing maturity and calmness on the � eld. We look forward to the in� uence he will have on the team next year.

Kyriacos FloudiotisKyriaco is the type of player that teams cannot do without. No matter what situation the team found themselves in he would always believe that a win was possible. This made him such a valuable player to the team.Mathew PillansMathew is becoming a premium opening bowler. He has shown that he can compete with the best. He has increased his pace and he has become stronger in his mental approach to the game. Looking forward to his contribution next year.Michael VoyseyMichael is a player with huge talent. He has had an up and down season but has the drive to realize his talent. He needs to trust himself especially when things are not going so well.Jordan LeppanJordan joins the team as a promising all rounder. He always sees the best in everyone and therefore has had a very positive in� uence on the team.Keagan PillayKeegan is an exceptional spin bowler and a match winner. He needs to trust himself when he plays and learn to deal better with the dif� cult match situations.Clark GultigClark joined the team in the second half of the year. His contribution has been promising as a batsman and he is an exciting � elder.Jeremia TlokotsiJeremia has been identi� ed as a player with potential. He is an all rounder who shows promise in all three departments. Hopefully he will live up to these expectations.Darren SmalleyDarren is the most important person in the team, the scorer. He shows a real love and passion for the game. The whole team appreciates the work that he does.

Declan Gallagher playing a text book front foot drive.Graeme van Buuren putting the bowling side to the ‘sword’ with a

boundary.

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vs St AlbansSt Albans 228/6 K Floudiotis 3/50, R Lancefield 2/41PBHS 119/10 G van Buuren 28, R Lancefield 22St Albans won by 109 runs

vs JeppeJeppe 167/10 R Lancefield 3/18, G van Buuren 2/17PBHS 170/5 P Ray 28, G van Buuren 62, J van Byleveldt 23 n/oPBHS won by 5 wickets

vs Grey CollegePBHS 194/10 S Naidoo 33, B le Roux 31, J van Byleveldt

40, R Lancefield 30Grey 195/4Grey College won by 6 wicketsvs Alberton SchoolsAlberton 226/10 M Pillans 4/32PBHS 195/10 P Ray 31, G van Buuren 45, C Bosman 30, J

van Byleveldt 23, M Voysey 20 Alberton won by 31 runs

vs St StithiansPBHS 111/10 P Ray 21, M Pillans 38 n/oSt Stithians 112/3 K Pillay 3/44St Stithians won by 7 wickets

vs KESKES 170/8 G van Buuren 3/22PBHS 171/3 B le Roux 70 n/o, S Naidoo 70 n/oPBHS won by 7 wickets

vs Menlo ParkMenlo Park 327/7 1st innings J Leppan 2/58, K Pillay 3/75PBHS 310/5 1st innings G van Buuren 90, S Naidoo 78,

B le Roux 53, C Bosman 54, J van Byleveldt 26 n/o 167 run 1st wicket partnership Van Buuren/Naidoo

Menlo Park 157/3 2nd inningsPBHS 18/0 2nd inningsMatch drawn

vs GarsfonteinGarsfontein 69/10 K Floudiotis 2/20, S Naidoo 2/20PBHS 205/9 G van Buuren 54, B le Roux 29, M Voysey 30,

J van Byleveldt 64Garsfontein 86/10 P Ray 2/10, K Pillay 2/19, S Naidoo 3/22PBHS won by an innings and 50 runs

vs Paul RoosPBHS 169/10 P Ray 32, P Gallagher 20, K Floudiotis 43 n/oPaul Roos 170/4Paul Roos won by 6 wickets

vs WaterkloofPBHS 141/10 B le Roux 20, M Voysey 50Waterkloof 142/8 M Pillans 3/33, K Floudiotis 2/14, J Leppan 2/20Waterkloof won by 2 wickets

St Davids 20/20 Festivalvs KESKES 171/8 J Leppan 2/26, K Pillay 2/30, G van Buuren 2/32

PBHS 175/6 G van Buuren 34, S Naidoo 24, M Voysey 25, C Bosman 63 n/o

PBHS won by 4 wickets

vs Grey CollegePBHS 103/10 B le Roux 44Grey 99/9 K Pillay 2/7, G van Buuren 3/22. M Voysey 2/4PBHS won by 4 runs

vs St JohnsPBHS 183/6 G van Buuren 102, B le Roux 47St Johns 102/7 M Pillans 2/13PBHS won by 81 runs

vs St DavidsSt Davids 127/10 K Pillay 3/25, S Naidoo 3/14, G van Buuren 2/12PBHS 123/7 B le Roux 24, M Voysey 44, K Floudiotis 23St Davids won by 4 runs

Michaelmas Cricket Weekvs HiltonHilton 201/10 G van Buuren 5/24, S Naidoo 2/21PBHS 111/10 G van Buuren 22, J van Byleveldt 23Hilton won by 90 runs

vs Kearsney PBHS 203/10 J van Byleveldt 26, C Gultig 28, J Leppan 28,

M Pillans 39Kearsney 188/10 P Ray 2/34, S Naidoo 2/40, G van Buuren 3/29PBHS won by 15 runs

vs St CharlesSt Charles 229/7 K Pillay 2/36PBHS 235/1 G van Buuren 125 n/o, P Ray 33, B le Roux

69 n/o176 run second wicket partnership (van Buuren/le Roux)PBHS won by 9 wickets

vs DHSPBHS 193/10 P Ray 41, B le Roux 45, J van Byleveldt 34DHS 197/3DHS won by 7 wickets

vs JeppePBHS 283/3 G van Buuren 151 n/o, B le Roux 70, S Naidoo 30154 run second wicket partnership (van Buuren/le Roux)Jeppe 108/10 K Floudiotis 2/26, JP Tlokotsi 3/30, S Naidoo 4/8PBHS won by 175 runs

vs AHSPBHS 238/6 G van Buuren 111, B le Roux 33, S Naidoo 48101 third wicket partnership (van Buuren/Naidoo)AHS 242/5 M Pillans 2/50AHS won by 5 wickets

vs Waterkloof D/NPBHS 292/4 G van Buuren 165, P Ray 36, S Naidoo 62166 run third wicket partnershipWaterkloof 226/10 M Pillans 2/19, G van Buuren 2/44, M Voysey 2/29PBHS won by 66 runs

vs AHSAHS 243/9 M Pillans 2/44, G van Buuren 2/42, M Voysey 2/44PBHS 201/10 M Voysey 33, J van Byleveldt 108AHS won by 39 runs

vs St JohnsSt Johns 194/7 M Pillans 3/31, M Voysey 2/17

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vs Grey CollegePBHS 314/4 G van Buuren 133, B le Roux 86, S Naidoo 40 n/o189 run second wicket partnership (van Buuren/le Roux)Grey 207/10 M Pillans 3/27, J Leppan 2/42, G van Buuren 4/25PBHS won by 107 runs

vs KESPBHS 219/10 G van Buuren 83, C Gultig 42, K Floudiotis 30, J Leppan 24 n/oKES 224/8 S Naidoo 3/31KES won by 2 wickets

vs Parktown (Unlimited overs cricket)PBHS 132/10 G Murray 37, C Gultig 37, D Gallagher 23 n/oParktown 122/9 M Pillans 4/44, K Floudiotis 2/26, P Ray 3/23Match drawn SP

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2nd XI CricketThe 2nd XI of 2008 had one of the most successful years in a long time. This report will include results from the matches played in the � rst term as well as in the fourth term.

Dean Callanan captained the side during the � rst term. The side went unbeaten for six matches and then, unfortunately, lost to KES in the last match to deny us an unbeaten season. Tumi Matsapola scored 65 against St Albans, Mauritz van Straten scored 68 against Grey College and 50 against KES whilst Dean Callanan scored 61 not out against Alberton Schools and 59 against St Stithians. Mongezi Bosch took 4/20 against Jeppe whilst Graeme Forrest took 4/41 against Af� es and 5/42 against Alberton Schools.

Probably the sweetest memory from all the matches in the First Term must be the 3 run win at Af� es in an exciting day-night match. Managing to score only 171 in 45 overs we were always under pressure, defending a score that was probably 30 runs light. Af� es batted sensibly and got themselves into a clear, winning position, needing about 15 runs to win, with about 8 overs in hand and only � ve wickets down. The demise of Af� es started with a memorable re� ex catch by Forrest at backward point. The main bowlers had all been bowled out and into the arena stepped a bowler of little reputation but big heart, Matsapola. Bowling dot balls and chipping in with the odd wicket the pressure became too much for Af� es and the � nal wicket was taken when Matsapola bowled their last batsman with Af� es still three runs short. To say that we were all very excited with the result would be an understatement as it was one of those really rare sporting occasions that will stay with all involved for years to come.

Several of the matrics from the First Term withdrew from cricket in the Fourth Term to concentrate on their upcoming Final Examinations. Ryan Lance� eld took over the captaincy. Being an experienced First Team cricketer in previous seasons and now making his “come-back”, I was very impressed with the way in which he took the younger players in his team under his proverbial wing and dealt with them with care and respect but with the necessary � rmness. The boys learned a lot from Ryan and so did I. Once again, it was a loss to KES, AGAIN, that prevented an unbeaten season.

Mauritz van Straten scored 90 not out against Jeppe, Ryan Lance� eld scored 61 against Af� es, Declan Gallagher scored 87 against St Johns and 59 against

Jeppe, Tumi Matsapola scored 67 against St Johns and Graeme Murphy scored a superb 118 not out against Grey College. Mongezi Bosch took 4/40 against Af� es, Tumi Matsapola took 5/15 against St Johns and Hamish Dunlop took 4/24 against St Johns.

There were two undoubted highlights of the matches played in the Fourth Term. The � rst was the 149 run win over Af� es. We scored 239/7 to which Af� es could only reply with 90 all out. Bosch was unplayable that day, swinging the ball prodigiously at pace. In my opinion the best performance of the whole 2008 came against Grey College. Grey set us a serious target of 241 to win. Graeme Murphy played the best innings I have seen in a long time. Combining his natural attacking game with a very broad, defensive bat he got us to the target with relative ease. Losing only three wickets, chasing a big total against a more than decent Grey attack was a memorable performance indeed.

In conclusion I would like to pay tribute to every player who represented the 2nd XI this season. You were not just great on the � eld but even better off the � eld. The players enjoyed the camaraderie of one another and played for their school and one another in an egoless and humble way. Your tolerance of one another’s different personalities and willingness to co-operate in the interest of the team have made me very proud to be able to write this report on your behalf. Thank you for a great cricketing year.

J LombardCoach

Summary of results:Term 11. St Albans won by 162 runs 2. Jeppe won by 7 wickets3. Affies won by 3 runs4. Grey College won by 12 runs5. Alberton Schools won by 5 wickets6. St Stithians won by 52 runs7. KES lost by 2 wicketsTerm 21. Jeppe won by 179 runs2. Affies won by 149 runs3. St Johns won by 128 runs4. Grey College won by 7 wickets5. KES lost by 71 runs

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4th Cricket TeamVery happy team after a great victory against St Charles at Michaelmas.

The 2008 cricket season took us through all the possible notions of cricket. We experienced what it was like to be on top of the world and what it felt like to hit rock bottom.

The season started with the � rst loss in three years which broke down the morale of the team. We spiralled downwards and lost the next couple of games.

Slowly though, we started to gel and everyone found their place in the team. With Chris MacClements opening the batting we were assured of a solid start. He opened with the star batsman of the season, Johnny (Hammer) Enslin. Our strengthening batting line up was well backed up by good bowling. The team’s resident ogre, Keagan Schlunz, reliably made early breakthroughs. When our pace bowlers weren’t making head-way we

always had a trustworthy spinner, Dylan Richter, who fatally tempted many a batsman.

As the season progressed we grew as a team and soon losing a game was a rarity. We � nished the season on top, knowing we did ourselves and the School proud.

I would sincerely like to thank Mr Badenhorst for all his time and effort. Without his help and that of Mr Prinsloo, we would not have been able to achieve the degree of success that we did.

Last, but not least, I would like to thank all the team members for their support and a memorable last season.

Thanks, boys!

Rudi van den BergCaptain

The 2008 season for the 4th Cricket team was a very successful one in which we won all but one game. The loss was disappointing as this was the team’s � rst loss in four years.

One of the main characteristics of this team was the spirit in which they played cricket, not only in the games but also at practice. This was the foundation for the success of this team.

Of the highlights this season two stand out. Firstly, the win against Af� es, the � rst game of the year which we won by 6 wickets with 2 overs left, and secondly the win against KES by 24 runs.

With all highlights there are disappointments.

Our disappointment was the last game of the year, our return � xture against KES at KES where we lost by one run.

All the players that I worked with had great potential, temperament, skill and spirit. I wish to express my thanks to all the boys in the team, especially Daryl van der Merwe who captained the team for the � rst half of the year, and Vincent Duys who captained the team during the second half. It was a pleasure to be their coach.

Colin FieldingCoach

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