INSPIRING EXCELLENCE. MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
HONOUR GOD
HONOUR OTHERS
HONOUR SELF
12 October 2016
Proximity
Celebrating World Teacher’s day and being suitably affirmed by our HR department, afforded all at the boys’ preparatory to step back from the business of
our school and reflect on the gift that is our profession.
Inspirational and powerful statements depicting the role of teachers can easily
be found. Concepts referring to teachers shaping the minds of the future or
working in the present without knowing where our influence ends, reminds us of the responsibility we have for our boys and our future.
Within our Chapel walls one would find the inscription: “to whom much is given, much is expected”. I believe unconditionally that the boys’ prep staff embrace this responsibility and deliver
on this expectation.
The concept of “Proximity” comes to mind. A dictionary definition of proximity indicates:
Nearness in space or time
Nearness or closeness in a series
As teachers, we are blessed that we work in a school and a community that values and supports
professional closeness between teacher and boy and allows us the opportunity to show genuine
tenderness, love and appreciation for each boy without our actions or nearness being incorrectly
interpreted.
We offer our boys a rich, creative and innovative curriculum, a journey towards knowing self, others and God. The success of this is all underpinned by proximity.
ST STITHIANS COLLEGE - Boys’ Preparatory
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Inspiring excellence. Making a world of difference
We value relationships and meaningful connections with each boy, parent and staff member –
the proximity, as far as the nearness in space or time (the present actions building for the future without ignoring our past), as well as the nearness in a series (the journey within each
year and from Grade Three to Grade Seven), allows One and All the chance to be available
and visible, making sure we cross paths, share space, and contribute towards common values. Proximity further allows us the opportunity to see one another, become known to each
other which allows us to grow in patience, tolerance, respect and further appreciation of the
uniqueness of individuals.
The staff appreciated the World Teacher’s Day validation, however, the daily affirmations given by our boys and their results, our parent’s feedback and the upbeat milieu amongst staff
affords us the luxury that we relive teacher’s day every day.
Thank you to all our parents for allowing us the opportunity to bring into play proximity.
Mr. Q Pascoe
Prep First Team Polo embracing the concept of changing the yardstick of success.
Winning is important, but it must become secondary to striving to achieve
personal goals. This is the fundamental principle for each boy to accept
as we develop our passion for polo.
The focus has been that boys must see success in terms of achieving their
own goals and contributing towards goals set by the team.
By focusing on achieving personal goals, I hope the boys will be guided towards control over an
important part of their sport participation—their own success.
Realistic goals become important. Polo, like most sports is full of competitive pressures, parental
and teammate influences. The boys are frequently reminded that they must keep a realistic perspective on their goals. Team goals then become the extension of personal goals – Naturally a
given personal goal for each boy is to make the best contribution possible, given his skill level
and purpose, within the team.
Team goals for the season have implied learning to play together as a squad, respecting each
other, having fun, and playing with good sportsmanship. The boys have shown tremendous dedication towards winter training, morning sessions and early evening training. Their parents who
are a vital component of our squad, have supported the boys and the coach, Mr. Ford with equal
dedication – Thank you, parents for the many car trips to training and fixtures. It is your positive
support of each boy that has made me genuinely admire your input into prep polo.
The open team has had some wonderful results, but topping any fixture result, has been the total JOY on each boys’ face when we talk polo. They love this beautiful, demanding sport.
Good luck for your upcoming SACS tour. The chance to play a three day festival (in a stunning
part of our country) and against the top schools within our country, is without a doubt a wonderful prospect to measure your own skill level, appreciate the skill of others, and grow your love
for the game. Finally, you will have a further chance to meet new characters (young and old),
that will mold you into a fine man.—Carpe Diem Polo Boys
U/9 Hockey
At the start of the Hockey season, our grade three boys together
with Mrs Wright, Mrs Magongwa or Mr. Mattheus, and Mr Pascoe anticipated a great deal of energy, enjoyment and an improved hockey awareness.
As the season unfolded, the staff soon realized that we have surpassed our expectations as this band of brothers participated in
practice sessions and matches with intense commitment, limitless enthusiasm and heaps of humour.
Match day was always a highlight in the U9 boy’s week: 7-a-side
format with the odd 8 man (boy) game was a culmination of
nerves, “learnt skills, as well as the shouts of encouragement
from passionate parents.
Well done, Boys on a successful season. Certain teams remained
undefeated and for the competitive, remains a highlight, however, what was a true reward for the staff was the chance to see
our grade 3 boys love sport, love being active and loving their
school.
U9 Hockey Coaches
Equestrian
St Stithians Prep School Equestrian Nationals Results— Rider Horse Discipline Place
Philip Botes Holy Smoke EQUITATION (EQ) 11
Philip Botes Holy Smoke JUMPING (SJ) 6
Philip Botes Holy Smoke JUMPING (SJ) 10
Well done Philip, we are all proud of you.
Music
The Grade 5 boys this week have had fun during their class music lessons. They have learned to
play a drum pattern together with a beat. Here, they are playing a game called “Pieces of 8”.
They needed to remember to play on a specific number and to listen to how the drum pattern
develops.
ST STITHIANS BOYS’ PREPARATORY SCHOOL
MACFARLANE EXTRA MURALS PROGRAMME
17 - 19 OCTOBER 2016
MINI TENNIS
Grade 3N
14:00 - 15:30
All
BC Courts
PREP SESSION
IT Lab
CHOIR
14:00 - 15:00
Senior Choir
14:00 - 14:40
All
BP Music Room
CHESS
JB22
MONDAY
TENNIS
14:00 - 15:30
Practice
THURSDAY—MONDAY
12:50 - 13:25
HALF TERM
BC Courts
SQUASH
14:00 - 15:00
Non Team Practice
College Courts
14:00 - 18:00
U10C & D Cricket Matches
APFP
14:00 - 15:00
U9 Cricket Practice
Preparatory Nets
15:45 - 16:45
U11 Cricket Practice
Preparatory Nets
CRICKET
WATER POLO
14:00 - 15:30
Senior Polo
Aquatic Centre
MINI TENNIS
12:50 - 13:25
Grade 3T
14:00 - 15:30
All
BC Courts
PREP SESSION
IT Lab
CHESS
14:00 - 14:40
All
JB22
CHOIR
14:00 - 15:00
Junior Choir
BP Music Room
Prep Polo: Winning is important, but it must become secondary to striving to achieve personal
goals. This is the fundamental principle for each
boy to accept as we develop our passion for polo.
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15:30 - 16:30
Orchestra
BP Music Room
CRAFT CLUB
14:00 - 15:30
Grade 3 & 4
BP32
SWIMMING
14:00 - 15:30
U11 / U12 / Open
Aquatic Centre
15:00 - 16:30
U9 & U10 Practice
Aquatic Centre
CRICKET
14:00 - 18:00
U11C & D Cricket Matches
APFP
15:45 - 16:45
Open Cricket Practice
Preparatory Nets
BASKETBALL
14:00 - 15:00
U11 / U12 & Open Practice
College Courts
MINI TENNIS
12:50 - 13:25
Grade 3S
TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE OF ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY
ORCHESTRA
BC Courts
PREP SESSION
All
Mr R Lennox
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DIRECTOR OF CREATIVITY
Mrs L Humphrey
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CRICKET
Mr. E Tlhabanyane
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BASKETBALL
Mr. P Mlotshwa
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CLIMBING
Mrs M Gundu
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SQUASH
Mrs L Humphrey
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TENNIS
Mrs L Simmonds
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GOLF
Ms J Dryden
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PREP SESSIONS
Mrs S Stockigt
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CHESS
Mr R Williams
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MARIMBA
Mr M Sibanda
[email protected]
CHOIRS / ORCHESTRA
Mrs G Reynolds
[email protected]
APFP
As per FixturesPro
www.stithiansport.com
BP Sport Guidelines
www.stithian.com
Golf Practice
Bryanston CC
Junior Water Polo
Senior Water Polo
U9 / U10 / U11
U12 & Open
Junior Swimming
Senior Swimming
U9 & U10
U11 / U12 & Open
IT Lab
CRICKET
14:00 - 15:00
Open Cricket Practice
Preparatory Nets
15:45 - 16:45
U9 & U10 Cricket Practice
Preparatory Nets
14:00 - 15:30
Junior Water Polo
Aquatic Centre
17:00 - 18:00
Senior Water Polo
Aquatic Centre
WATERPOLO
KEY
WEDNESDAY
14:00 - 15:30
DIRECTOR OF SPORT
R60.00 per player per 1 hour session