THE ALBANIAN ISSUE 3

EDITION 3
AUGUST 2016

TheAlbanian
COMMUNITY CONSISTENCY COMMUNICATION

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in the Chairman’s Chat
news…
Dear Old Albanians
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Sue’s News Greetings from the OAC as we head into the final quarter
of 2016. Starting off, I think it would be remiss of me not
PAGE 6 to mention the most significant news pertaining to the Old
Share with us... Albanian Community.

PAGE 11 It is with a great degree of sadness that we ages, ensuring that boys, parents, old boys
Sports say farewell to Sue Daffon the Old Albanian and friends of the College have always felt
Liaison Officer. special and cared for in their dealings with
PAGE 20 The opportunity that Sue has been offered our alumni office.
General News in Portugal is perfect. Perfect, because We will miss the sneaky cigarettes and
it proves that good things do happen to wonderful conversations in the warm
PAGE 26 good people. Perfect, because it allows a Pretoria sun; the forthright and honest way
Staff News lifetime of experience to be transferred in which she addressed matters of principle
into a fledgling school. Perfect, because and her keen and sometimes wicked
PAGE 29 her unique and powerful presence will now sense of humour. I will take the liberty
Community News find its way across not only the Jukskei, but of speaking for the entire Old Albanian
also the Mediterranean. community in wishing Sue all the best for
Sue has been a loyal and faithful servant the challenge ahead and expressing our
of the College for a number of years and heartfelt thanks for the wonderful job that
from an alumni point of view, in spite she has done and will no doubt continue
of her role changing to the PR portfolio to do in connecting multiple generations
she has steadfastly supported and of Albanians with one another.
coordinated with several generations of Good luck and thank you Sue. We know
Albanians throughout her tenure. Sue has that you will always be an email away and
the wonderful ability to interact and find look forward to receiving news of your
common ground with people of various adventures.

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COMMUNITY Another bit of significant news is the the 4 balls, so if you have booked a 4 ball
CONSISTENCY appointment of Warwick van Breda as please arrange payment with us as soon
COMMUNICATION Chairman of Council heading into 2017. as possible. Those of you who have not
Warwick will leave his role as Deputy booked please also feel free to contact us
Chairman of the OAC to concentrate fully and we will place you on a waiting list and
on his new role. fill in as I am pretty sure that we are bound
Warwick has been a loyal and passionate to have a few cancellations.
member of the OAC for over a decade We also plan to have 200 Club dinner and
now. He played a crucial role in the lucky draw in the clubhouse afterwards
development of the OAC constitution and so please all make a concerted effort to
the setting up of criteria and recognition of finalise your spots.
Honorary Albanians and we hope that this That is pretty much the most important
tradition will continue heading forward news for this quarter and we hope to make
into the future. Warwick’s hard work and the final quarter of the year a successful
dedication to the cause will be sorely one. If you have any queries please feel
missed on the OAC however our loss is to free to contact us on the contact details
the benefit of the whole. below.
I hereby wish Sue and Warwick the best of
luck in their next roles. [email protected]
Okay, now the for the general stuff. Some [email protected]
of you will be aware now that we are [email protected]
hosting the Old Albanian Golf Day on [email protected]
the 23rd of September. Although the
golf day was initially sold out, we are still Regards
awaiting payment for a large majority of Phetogo Monaisa

Christmas PAGE 2
Gift Idea…

If you haven’t already got a copy
of the 50th Anniversary book – Every
Journey has a Story – updating the comings and
goings of College since 1996,
why not treat yourself to a copy?

The cost is R350 and is available through Rob Campbell-Atkins on
[email protected]

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Sue’s News

Sue Daffon – Old Albanian Relations Manager

COMMUNITY Term 2 2016 has brought about all kinds of changes
CONSISTENCY – the completion of the 12th Journey, Long Service
COMMUNICATION celebrations, staff movement as indicated in the
last edition – Keith Viljoen started his tenure at
Cornwall Hill College and this current term sees
Ross Barrett departing to Pecanwood College.

I, too, am on the move! I have been offered And of course, the STOP PRESS NEWS
a 1 year Consultancy job to develop a co-ed
boarding school at the Nobel International for this edition is the appointment
School in the Algarve. An opportunity I of Shane Kidwell as the encumbent
simply could not refuse! But rest assured College Headmaster from January 2017.
we’ll stay in touch! Congratulations Shane! I know I speak
on behalf of numerous Old Albanians and
their families in saying that we wish you
a long and happy tenure and it’s good to
have you back on board at the helm.

Sue is off to the Algarve! New Headmaster Shane Kidwell.

I have loved my 15 years at College and Warm wishes to Robyn on her return and
all the various roles I have played and it welcome back too to Josh, who will start in
is with some sadness that I say Fare Thee Form 1 and to Hannah-Rose.
Well, but ‘tis time for a new adventure! Tom Hamilton, has served the school
faithfully for over 20 years in one role or
another, and the last 15 years as the Head.
We will be honouring Tom in the final
edition of this Newsletter at the end of
the year.

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COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL NEWS! BENEFACTORS’ LUNCH
CONSISTENCY Warwick van Breda HoS 1998, has been The second of the Benefactors’ Lunches
COMMUNICATION appointed the new Chair of Council when was held in July where once again we
the current Chair, Kuben Pillay, finishes at welcomed and thanked some of those
the end of the year. The final edition of past and present for their generosity to
The Albanian in December will give more the College.
details.
LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION
OLD ALBANIAN/MATRIC In the past, before the new Bell Quad,
CONVERSATION the avenue of trees down the N1 was
During May we held a function for the 2016 designated in acknowledgment of long
Matrics to chat to some Old Albanians serving staff. After 20 years or more
about the future, work opportunities and service, staff were invited to plant their
other topics of their choosing. Warwick tree. With the new development, those
van Breda ‘98 was the organiser and trees had to be uprooted.
spoke about Law, Thato Malakalaka ’99, On Wednesday 22 June, those past (and
a partner in KPMG, Sean Ashton ’98, CIO present) servants of the College were
of Anchor Capital and Carl Yssel ’04, an invited back to a service held in the new
actuary shared their fondest memories quad, to once again be recognised, at the
of College – Carl’s was the DSG Exchange new location of their service plaques – laid
Days! On a more serious note all four of in the tiling just by the Bell Tower. It was
them represented success, hard work, moving to welcome back so many of the
determination and balance. The panel old faces and to remember those who
discussion worked well and the boys got have passed on. Those recognized were –
value from it. Carol Ashton, Thomas Baloyi, Detlef Basel,
Lucas Bogopa, Josiah Baloyi, John Boje,
Should you feel that you have something Peter Khutlwana, Ezrom Letwaba, Patricia
to share in this way let us know for the
next one in 2017. Libisi, Steve Mahlangu,
Elizabeth Maputle, Betty
Mogale, Lizzy Motsetso,
Solly Motshegwa, Solly
Mputle, Anton Murray,
Dave Musto, Stemer
Paledi, Lenny Ramoshaba,
David Swanepoel, Peter
Vierya, George Weetman,
Merle Weetman and
Tiny Zowa.
And along with them
current long-serving staff:
Rob Campbell-Atkins,
Tom Hamilton,
Johannes Sekobela,
Everidge Serakwane,
Jerry Mathabathe,
William Mpyane,
Jan Kobe,
Rachel Mathabe,
Betty Mogale,
Lindy Mongwe,
Christinah Madiseng,
Thembi Mtshali.

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History is so much of a I do hope that many more Old Albanians
living memory and as the will receive this issue of YOUR newsletter
sun shone brightly that as our database continues to proceed
morning one could not apace. As always, a plea for news from you
help but reflect on all especially with the final edition coming up
those gone before who in December. Let’s tie the year up well.
poured their love, faith,
courage and commitment Sue’s new email:
into the founding of this [email protected]
“little school in the veld.” – now how easy is that for you to get in
touch with me?!

NB: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT IN ANY CORRESPONDENCE
YOU INDICATE YOUR YEAR GROUP!

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Share with us...

People love to talk so let’s have fun talking…

COMMUNITY John Schultz Class of ’69 is our story-teller for this issue. He writes:
CONSISTENCY
COMMUNICATION I was in the class of ‘69. My father, On Friday afternoons mothers would
Dr Rob Schultz, was the school doctor come and attend to us planting grass
Guess for many years. I am the eldest of 4 on the present sport fields. We also
many of boys, John, Michael, Barry and Richard planted the avenue of trees along the
you on and we all went to St Alban’s. My eldest sport fields and we all had a roster,
this photo daughter, Jessica turned 40 on the 20th when to water them…we enjoyed it.
will share April and was the first Old Boy’s child We also played hockey on a sand field
John’s to be christened in the Chapel. I have next to the tennis courts.
memories! another daughter, Tammy age 28 and
tragically lost my son, at the age of 30. When I started, there was a Std 6 and
7 class. The following year a Std 8, then
A few memories of school are: We had a 9 and then matric. We were 32 pupils
Saturday school. It sucks! We rode to in the beginning and the total school
school from Brooklyn through Struben number in ‘69 was 250 pupils – the size
farm. No highway, in those days. As of a PBHS matric class!
boarders we used to collect donkeys at
the location, where Hatfield Church is I am now managing a private game
now and have donkey races at school. reserve called “Breslau Game Reserve”
It snowed in Johannesburg! A big in Limpopo. We are situated just below
occasion. Buses were hired and the Pontdrift and have Botswana across the
whole school closed and we went to river. The farm is of historical value as it
Zoo Lake and played in the snow. If not is owned by my grandfather’s family.
for that, some students would never
have seen snow. Thank you John for sharing memories
of the early days – love the idea of the
donkeys!

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COMMUNITY TERM 2 2016 News
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Term 2 also traditionally sees the
Confirmation Service for those boys who
have prepared for this rite in their Christian
lives. It was, as always, a special occasion,
not only for the boys and their parents,
but also because it was Father Gradwell’s
first and our new Diocesan Bishop, Bishop
Allan Kannemeyer was present to officiate.

Bishop Kannemeyer is the father of two
Old Albanians, Fabian Class of ’07 and
Alban Class of ’11.

It was, MATRIC DANCE
as always,
a special Many of you will have Matric Dance
occasion... highlight memories and 2016 was no
exception in memory making. For Tom
Hamilton and Ross Barrett it was their last
staff Matric Dance; for Father Gradwell it
was his first. For all the boys it was their
one and only!
A fabulous venue, menu and a night to
remember!

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a group FORM 3 JOURNEY
of young By the time Term 2 started the 12th Form 3 Journey had been safely completed. Once
men who more College has a group of young men who survived, witnessed nature in the raw,
survived, challenged themselves and each other, fostered new friendships, and returned home full
witnessed of new experiences, memories and thought for the future.
nature in
the raw,
challenged
themselves
and each
other...

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COMMUNITY OLD BOYS’ WINTER SPORTS DAY
CONSISTENCY The annual Winter Sports Day was held on
COMMUNICATION Saturday 11 June. There was a very good
turnout for the College 1st XV game against
there St Charles and there were rousing cheers
was a all round at the final result – to College!
very Mandla Dube Class of ’88 and Maseda
good Ratshikuni Class of ’89 were pleased to be
turnout back as was Billy Sharman, Class of ’98.
for the The majority of others were from the late
College... 2000s.

The Old Boys fielded Hockey, Rugby and
Soccer sides as usual and the Basketballers
also fielded a side! In the Hockey the Old
Boys won against a tired 1st College XI.
The Soccer guys ended with a penalty
shootout and the Rugby played against a
strong PBHS side and went down rather
convincingly! The score of 48-42 was
indicative of a closely fought Basketball
game with the boys eventually emerging
the victors.
The Old Albanian Committee would
welcome ideas and suggestions to
adapt the day.

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COMMUNITY After Experience St Alban’s came Scholarship and the following are the recipients for
CONSISTENCY 2017. Interesting to note such a variety of feeder schools.
COMMUNICATION
FORM 1 ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2017

Major Open Scholarship
Oskar Frielingsdorf Woodhill College

Minor Open Scholarships
Luke Hooker Rivonia Primary School
Moagi Moja St Peter’s Prep. School
Eugene Cloete Tyger Valley College
Gavin Stanley Waterkloof House Prep. School

Closed Scholarships
Josh Georgiades The Ridge School
Shariq Sinha Ray St Paulus Primary School
Oliver Godwin St Peter’s Prep. School
Antony Gutter Waterkloof House Prep. School

Exhibitions
SungJun Park St Paulus Primary School (Academic)
Marc-Antony Carstens Hatfield Christian School (Academic)
Yaaseen Mohanlall Waterkloof House Prep. School (General)
Latir Grey-Johnson Waterkloof House Prep. School (Music)
Kyle Walker Cornwall Hill College (Sport)
Magnus Koola St Paulus Primary School (Sport)
Michael Hayter St Peter’s Prep. School (Sport)
Josh Mansfield St Peter’s Prep. School (Sport)
Christian Williams St Peter’s Prep. School (Sport)
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholars
Oratile Kekana Arcadia Primary School
Lehlohonolo Matseba Horizon View Primary School
Gosalamang Kgosiemang Pabalelo Primary School

Congratulations to these boys, their families and their schools!

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COMMUNITY Sports
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Yes, it’s true what you’ve heard…College did indeed beat Pretoria Boys’ High in their
annual fixture. The score 41-13 shows real determination and there is no doubt that
history was made on 18 May! Go College!
https://www.facebook.com/StAlbansCollege/videos/1027649197318513/
PROVINCIAL SELECTIONS:
Thando Kambule has been selected for The Academy week for the Blue Bulls.
Tafadzwa Kumbirai, brother of Michael & Peter, HoS ‘04 has been selected for the Blue
Bulls U16 Grant Khomo week.

HOCKEY
A mixed season for the Hockey sides with some closely fought matches,
some disappointments and some highs.

ROWING:
Nicholas Mason, brother of Chris
Mason, Class of ‘97 was selected
to row with the SA U18 crew at the
World Championships in Rotterdam
later this year. Nicholas has been
awarded Honours for Rowing.

Old Boys’ Sporting News

COMRADES 2016
So many Old Albanians were running
Comrades this year…
Stephen Bendall ’03, Andrew Jones ’00,
Bryce Davey ‘00, Con Roux ’72.

THE ALBANIAN : EDITION 3 : AUGUST 2016 Con’s photo shows him finishing the 53km
Whale of Trail run earlier this month.

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Jason Jenkins HoS in 2013 has been
called up for Springbok A Team duty!
Congratulations from all Albanians, past
and present – Jason on the left of the
photo!

COMMUNITY Bongi Mbonambi ’09 was selected for the
CONSISTENCY Springbok squad announced at the end
COMMUNICATION of May! Fabulous news for a super young
man! He earned his first cap at the end of
the 3rd Ireland game.

Bongi packing down down between Dear Bongi and Jason
his old Coach and his Old Headmaster. On behalf of the College boys and College
community I would like to congratulate
THE ALBANIAN : EDITION 3 : AUGUST 2016 you two on being selected for the
Springbok and SA A squads respectively.
It gives us immense pride to call you old
boys of the College. Although you play for
different teams, you two are extremely
hard working and it shows on the field – it
is something all College boys admire. We
wish you both all the best for the future
and will hopefully see the both of you in
the Green and Gold in the near future.
Although you no longer play on Moshate,
whenever you run on the field, the College
boys are still supporting you every step of
the way. From the first time you donned
the Hoops you have never looked back,
continue to make us proud.
All the best,
Luke Rosenberg, Head of School 2016

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Nicholas Chapman, Class of ‘06 was in Warwick van Breda, HoS ‘98 smashed
Spain recently as part of the SA Triatholon Iron Man Nice in a personal best of 11:16!
team 25-29 age group in the World Proud of you Warwick!
Championships. Warwick continues to push himself
competitively. In June he participated in
COMMUNITY the Vatternrund 300 km ride from Motala
CONSISTENCY in Sweden around the Vattern Lake back to
COMMUNICATION Motala. Well done Warwick!
Oliver Marx Class of ’12 was the sole
climber representing South Africa at the
Chamonix World Cup held in July. Oliver’s
talent and determination has paid off after
working part time for 6 months and saving
to get to Europe to fulfil his climbing dream
which will culminate in being part of the
National Team at the IFSC YOUTH WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP IN GUANGZHOU, CHINA,
from the 7-13 November 2016. Oliver will
be the Junior M GC Lead and boulder in
the team. Well done Oliver and we wish
you well in China.

CHAMPIONS UPDATE!
Two more gentlemen offering their services to their group – Jeremy
Nottingham is Class of ’69 and Francis Thackeray has offered for Class of
’70. I am working on Brendon Johns’ offer for ’03 and Mahesh Cooper
for ’94. Now is there anyone else out there who could assist in finding/
communicating with Old Albanians from their year groups?

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COMMUNITY At the time of writing, David Sunter And he made it! It took the amazing
CONSISTENCY Class of ‘98 is planning a 51km ultra trail David 10:59:39 to finish. An inspirational
COMMUNICATION with a 3100m elevation gain of the Eiger accomplishment! Congratulations!
mountain in Switzerland, with the intent of
David is raising funds for the Bokamoso Education
running Trust. Bokamoso is a charity dedicated to
for providing world class education to South
everyone African children in need.
out there David had been developing a website for
fighting an education fund called Ukuthemba. As
a battle, he progressed he learnt that the Trust (now
whatever nestling under the wing of Bokomosa)
it is, support 4 children at Vuleka School in
to stay Johannesburg. It became a cause very
positive. close to his heart and he will be running
for these 4 children, whom he has not
met but feels privileged to know. David is
running for everyone out there fighting a
battle, whatever it is, to stay positive.

Should you wish to support David’s cause you can donate through JustGiving – a
simple, fast and secure way of donating. The money goes directly to the charity.
Read David’s Story on www.justgiving.com. It is inspirational. You can help David
Sunter raise money for this great cause by donating directly to their fundraising page
https://www.justgiving.com/David-Sunter-Eiger-51?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_
medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=David-Sunter-Eiger-51&utm_
campaign=pfp-email.
JustGiving sends your donation straight to Bokamoso Education Trust and
automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth
more.

John Gaydon, Class of ‘83, played for the SA Masters Hockey World
Cup side in Australia.
Here are his comments:
As requested, here’s a photo of me in action for the South

African Masters 50+ Hockey side at the World Cup 2016 held in
Canberra in April. We had a great tournament, playing against
very strong opposition. After losing to Germany in the quarter
finals on penalty strokes, we eventually ended up in 6th place
overall.
One of the guys in the team played in the 1984 Transvaal
Schools team with me, and a couple of the others were at that
same schools tournament that year (at St Johns College).
A fantastic experience, and something that has been on my
bucket list for a long long time!!

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Grant Kritzinger Class of ‘99 is the swimming coach of the Malta National Team,
so he is at the Rio Olympics!
At the time of writing John Smith Class of ’08 is also in Rio for the Rowing Olympics!
Wouldn’t it be great if they won a second Gold Medal. Good Luck guys – College will be
cheering you on!

THE ALBANIAN : EDITION 3 : AUGUST 2016 John on the
eve of the
Olympics.
Let the games
begin.
Rio2016.

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COMMUNITY Cultural
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The 2nd term now traditionally sees the
celebration of Cultural Activities at the
College. What started out as a Cultural
Day is now a Cultural Week, with each
House competing fiercely in a variety
of activities – House Plays, Skits, Choirs,
Music, Debating, Quiz, Art, Photography,
Chess, Bridge. The absolute joy of a week
like this is experiencing the participation
of every boy in some way or another
and to witness the extraordinary talents
that many College boys would otherwise
not have the opportunity to develop and
showcase.

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COMMUNITY Cultural Week CATEGORY A
CONSISTENCY DRAMA
COMMUNICATION The results this year were:
CATEGORY C 1. Best Junior Actor (Skits):
POTJIE Khutso Montja (De Beer) &
Sebastian Ringrose (MacRobert)
Best Taste: Ochse 2. Best Senior Actor (Skits):
Best Preparation: Knapp-Fisher Mikhael Carrim (Murray)
Best Presentation: Knapp-Fisher 3. Best House Skits: Knoll
BRIDGE 4. Best Actor (Play):
1. Best Junior Team: Murray Oluwaseun Oyewo (Ochse)
2. Best Senior Team: Ochse 5. Best Supporting Actor (Play):
CHESS Collet Mahlangu (Knoll)
1. Best Junior Player: 6. Best Actor in a Female Part (Play):
Simon Augustyn (Knoll) Ayrton Marquardt (Knapp-Fisher)
2. Best Senior Player: 7. Best Supporting Actor in a
Louis de Jager (De Beer) Female Part (Play):
PHOTOGRAPHY Mashudu Muleya (Ochse) &
1. Best Junior Photographer: Simphiwe McCarthy (Knoll)
Lawrence Matthee (Murray) 8. Best Director (Play):
2. Best Senior Photographer: Stewart Gcina Madonsela (Ochse)
Parsons (Murray) 9. Best One-Act Play: Ochse House
CATEGORY B MUSIC
DANCE 1. Best Choir: Knapp-Fisher
1. Best Junior Dance: Murray 2. Best Junior Musician:
2. Best Senior Dance: Murray Louis Nel (De Beer)
DEBATING 3. Best Senior Instrumentalist:
1. Best Overall Junior Debater: Sunghyun Park (Knapp-Fisher)
Connor van Broemsen (De Beer) 4. Best Senior Vocalist:
2. Best Overall Senior Debater: Hosi Khosa (De Beer)
Matthew Field (Murray) 5. Best House Ensemble:
ART Gerald Sata (MacRobert)
1. Best Junior Non-Art Student: 6. Best Own Composition:
Rowynn Davies (Knapp-Fisher) De Beer and Knapp-Fisher
2. Best Junior Artist: TROPHIES
Micèle Leita (Murray) 1. Potjie: Knapp-Fisher
3. Best Senior Non-Art Student: 2. Support: Knoll
Sungkwang Park (Knapp-Fisher) 3. Quizz: Knoll
4. Best Senior Artist: 4. Bridge: Ochse
Josh Neilson (De Beer) 5. Chess: De Beer
5. Best House Static Art: 6. Photography: Murray
Knapp-Fisher 7. Dance: Murray
6. Best House: Art-in-Action: 8. Debating: Knoll
Knapp-Fisher 9. Art: Knapp-Fisher
10. Drama: Ochse
11. Best One Act Play: Ochse
12. Music: Knapp-Fisher
BEST OVERALL HOUSE TROPHY
3rd place: Ochse
2nd place: Knapp-Fisher
1st place (St Alban’s
Cultural Festival Trophy): Knoll

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COMMUNITY Hatch, Match & Despatch
CONSISTENCY
COMMUNICATION WELCOME!
Brendon Johns Class of ’03
is the delighted father of
new baby Benjamin, born in
June.

It’s the Girl Season – Craig So too did Pedro da Silva
de la Harpe Class of ’96 Class of ‘98.
became the proud father of
a little girl in May.

Whilst Justin Attlee Class of And – we have a GREAT
‘00 grand-father in John Boje!
John Devenish Class of
‘03 and John’s grandson
became the proud father of
– yes! – you got it – a little
girl in July. What strong
roots that family tree has!

Kelly Kreuger Class of ‘94 and Richard Nicholson Class
joined the “Boy Band” too! of ‘04 also added to their
Let me know if you need families with daughters.
College Application forms!

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CONGRATULATIONS! JUBILATIONS!
Tawanda Kanyangarara Class of ’06 was And tying the knot this past few months
always one to do things differently! He have been Anthony Wingfield Class of ’05,
proposed over Skype to his girlfriend, David Schröder, Class of ’99 married in
Jaide, who was standing on London Bridge! April, whilst Grant Kritzinger Class of ‘99
In amongst her girlish laughter she did say was married in May.
“Yes!”

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Two more ‘yeses”! Matthew Wilke Class Nick Gundersen Class of ‘08 joined the
of ’05 happy band

and Sanan Miroyez (right) Class of ’08 as did Bradley van der Westhuizen Class
both proposed and are now engaged as is of ’01.
Ryan Horngren (left) Class of ’09.

IN LOVING MEMORY
Ross Op’t Hof Class of ’13 was involved in a serious road accident at the end of April.
Sadly, his fight for life ended on13 May. R.I.P. Ross.

It is with sadness that I write to tell you that Daryl Berg Class of ‘79 died unexpectedly
from a heart attack in recent weeks. We send deepest condolences to his family. R.I.P.
Daryl. Your Albanian family.

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General Old Albanian News

COMMUNITY Bryan Gosling, Class of ’02, who had a
CONSISTENCY tragic wake-boarding accident in 2011
COMMUNICATION returned to the farm in 2013, but his
medical expenses are vast. On the 6 May,
some friends organised a Wine Auction in Chan Hee Lee HoS 2009 is now with
aid of The Goose Fund. Should you wish to Emirate Airlines as a member of Cabin
assist Bryan, please contact me and I will Crew and had his first flight earlier
give you further details. this month.

Chris Mason Class of ‘98 now living in Henry Thackeray, Class of ‘09 and son of
Brisbane, flew home for his Mom’s 60th Old Boy Francis Thackeray Class of ’70, is at
birthday and was spotted at the Rowing Princeton University in the USA doing his
Dinner with the Headmaster! PhD in Mathematics.

Deon Lourens, HOS ’08 has moved to Cape Those wishing to download
Town so make sure you Capetonians find previous issues of
him and include him in your get-togethers!
The Albanian can do so
Emmanuel Arowolo Class of ’02 and now by visiting our website
an Attorney writes: www.stalbanscollege.com
I am so glad I received the latest

newsletter. Wonderful to see pictures
and hear news of old boys and
staff members alike (loved seeing
Dave Jordan, really glad to see him
celebrating his 75th birthday). I was
in Ochse House, so I really enjoyed
seeing Mr. Campbell-Atkins in the News
letter. A truly fantastic Housemaster
and person! Please chuck him a big
Howzit!!! From me!
I will be having a son in July. My wife
and I have a 2 year old girl and now live
in Houston, TX.

Sue’s note: And here Michael is…

Editions can be found

under the heading
Old Albanians

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COMMUNITY Shaun le Feuvre Class of ’04 writes: but I can promise you there not a day
CONSISTENCY Thank you so much for this letter I that goes by that I don’t think about
COMMUNICATION the amazing time I had there. I thank
thoroughly enjoyed the reading early my parents on a regular basis for giving
How on a Saturday morning in Australia! me the opportunity of going to such
lovely to Some news you might like to know – an amazing school. What a privilege it
receive was!!!
“The Justin Else class of ‘03 started a charity To cut it short I’m involved in two
Albanian”. called Just The One Foundation (JTOF) a operations. I run my parents lodge
It has few years ago with Sean Combrink ‘03 and (Cedar Lodge) on a part time basis,
been Lloyd Butler ‘04 – the latter 2 resigning where I’m involved in stock audits,
great to after making a substantial contribution. events and marketing. On a full time
catch up Jonesy, as we know him, has taken the basis I’m an operations manager for
with my initiative to the next level currently raising Dram Industrial Painting Contractors,
school funds and supporting under privileged kids we do specialised work on steel work. I
and to see and putting them through school. Members currently manage a team of just under
what the make a R100 month contribution. 400 employees on sites all around
Old Boys Southern Africa. On the side line I run
have been They have a website my transport company that I started 4
up to. www.justtheonefoundation.org.za years ago, purely for an extra income,
but their Facebook page is high on and to enjoy a bit of luxury in life.
activity. They hold an annual golf day To wrap it off. I’m happily engaged for 1
called the Houding and this is a massive year now, to a girl I’ve been dating for
day of fun for all. 6 years. The Lord has blessed us with
2 beautiful children, a boy of 3 years
Back to my news… Our immigration to and my daughter who is only 2 months.
Australia has been a dream. We have Life is good, I’m blessed in more than a
settled in well, l both of us finding jobs million ways.
within 6 weeks of us touching down. Just to add: My brother Keelan ’09, is
Within that time finding a house and currently living in the USA in Miami.
unpacking a 20-foot container. It feels like He is working on a super yacht which
all the excitement has caught up and we charters between Miami and the
need some time to relax, maybe a holiday. Caribbean. He is in touch with Craig
I don’t know If there are any old Albanians Bristow Class of ’08 who lives close
from my era at College basically 2000 to to him. Craig Bristow mentored him
2004 that are near us, but it would be nice through his first couple of weeks and
to catch up with a few if there are any. We guided him in the right direction. Wesley
are based in Canberra. Patrick Class of ‘08 made it all possible
for my brother, through inspirational
Justin Else, himself wrote: talks, academic recommendations,
Greetings and fond wishes. How lovely and financial contributions. “College
boys, especially those who lived in
to receive “The Albanian”. It has been the same House, will always share a
great to catch up with my school and to brotherhood relationship.”
see what the Old Boys have been up to. Keep well and please send my well
wishes to everyone at College, especially
Please let me know if there are any my old Housemaster Mr du Plessis and
boys’ details in Class of 03 that you still the big man himself; Mr Hamilton.
need and I will endeavour to get them Stay blessed!!!
to you.

Kyron Gossayn, Class of ’08 writes:
Thank you for your email. I consider

myself as one of the missing souls.
Haven’t kept in touch with College,

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COMMUNITY Grant van Wyk Class of ‘96 was recognised In 2000, after I graduated from Berklee
CONSISTENCY by Worldwide Who’s Who for showing College of Music with a degree in Music
COMMUNICATION dedication, leadership and excellence in Business Management, I was fortunate
mobile technology solutions. Grant is the to walk straight into a job working at
I will Chief Operating Officer of Net1 Mobile Aerosmith’s social media management
always Solutions. company. This was a tremendous learning
treasure experience for me and I made a lot of
my time at The Schröder brothers – Gunter, Class very good contacts. After leaving there
St Alban’s. of ’91 and David, Class of ’99 came to in 2002, I moved to The Kurland Agency
The College visit at the end of April. David, who lives (where I still am today). My current title
helped in Johannesburg and is in the Film and is European Agent, and I am responsible
mould me Publishing Industry was getting married for booking concert tours for our company
into the the next day! Thus, Gunter, who has lived clients. Over the past 14 years I have gotten
man I am in Boston since he graduated from Berklee, to work with artists like Bobby McFerrin,
today. I had come over. Gunter, I believe our first Harry Connick Jr., The Blues Brothers Band,
am forever Matric Music student, has made his career Chick Corea and Jon Anderson from the
thankful, in music and is especially grateful to all rock band Yes. Music has always been my
and I want that College did for him. He would like to true passion, and I am so thankful that I
to be able give back in the form of work experience have been able to carve out a career in a
to give or mentorship in some way. Kamvalethu field that I love.
back in any Nombembe Class of ‘14 – he lives 2 blocks I will always treasure my time at St Alban’s.
way I can. away from you! The College helped mould me into the
“Thank you so much for showing me and man I am today. I am forever thankful, and
David around the school. Brought back I want to be able to give back in any way I
some fond memories. I was very happy to can.
hear how the music program at the school Nicholas Cherry Class of ’10 has just been
is progressing. It certainly has come a long promoted to Senior Sous Chef at The Pot
way since my time when I was the only Luck Club in Cape Town. It has been a
music student! The recital hall is beautiful! dream of Nicholas’s for a long time so we
As I mentioned to you last week, I am send our warmest congratulations!
more than happy to make myself available Melvin van Os also Class of ‘10, having
to speak with current and past students qualified at TUKS is now in Toronto, Canada
who are thinking about a career in the working as a civil engineer with the Ainley
music industry. It can be a tough business Group.
to get started in, and I can certainly offer Oscar McGowan-Withers Class of ’09
some advice to those who wish to embark moved to Switzerland in July to begin an
on this (sometimes treacherous) journey! internship at the World Trade Organization.

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Great to Richard Brokensha Class of ‘04 played Zach Louw, HoS 2010 wrote the following
receive the alongside Damien Rice and Counting Crows – Great to receive the newsletter! Felt very
newsletter! with “Music of Queen” in the Netherlands nostalgic seeing and reading the stories.
Felt very in July.
nostalgic Scott Thompson Class of ‘08 has graduated Some news I think you may be interested
seeing and with a Masters Degree in Architecture. in and an invite I’d love to extend to all St
reading the Ross Harris Class of ‘06 is now an Actuary. Alban’s staff. Two other photographers and
stories. Sibusiso Molimi Class of ’11 has been I are hosting an exhibition in Johannesburg
elected as President of Toastmasters Club of our recent trip from Johannesburg to
in Pretoria. Congratulations! Zanzibar. The exhibition opening is on the
Tshepiso Vundla, Class of ‘01 has been 13th of May at the Museum of African
appointed as the Key Account Manager – Design. It has a strong focus on education
Head of Sponsorship for the Vodacom Blue in Southern Africa, something I’m sure all
Bulls. Congratulations Tshepiso! teachers would enjoy.

Below is an excerpt from The Museum of African Design’s PR release f
or more info:

“Told through the lens of three travelling photographers, Everyday Education
shares the marvellous tails of education along the eastern corridor of Africa.
The trio, from the United States, South Africa, and Tanzania, visited 20 schools
documenting learners, teachers, and leaders. Rebecca Crook, Zach Louw, and
Sam Satchu aim to use visual storytelling to highlight the stories of innovative
and resilient education, and to influence others to celebrate and share stories
of educators in their own lives.” http://www.moadjhb.com/may-june-everyday-
education.

Here is a beautiful blogpost about our photographic journey, written by a popular
blog based in Berlin:
h t t p s : / / w w w. e y e e m . c o m / b l o g / 2 0 1 6 / 0 4 /e v e r y d ay e d u c a t i o n - h o w- o u r-
photography-project-became-a-movement/

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COMMUNITY An update from David Swanepoel: Christ Church in Arcadia in 2001. I retired
CONSISTENCY Sue Daffon has asked me to write after seven very happy years at Christ
COMMUNICATION something for her impressive newsletter. Church and am now enjoying the bliss of
She has not told me what I ought to write retirement – well almost retirement! I was
I was about and, consequently, I am as confused privileged to serve as a member of the St
privileged as my English students used to be when I Alban’s College Council during the time I
to serve as suggested they write a 600-word essay on was at Christ Church.
a member any topic of their choice. They complained I was accompanied on my wanderings
of the St that they needed a title, but they at least around after the twenty or so years at St
Alban’s were given a word limit. I have been Alban’s (first stint) by my wife, Margaret
College given neither. So I have chosen a title, viz. (Margie), whom many Old Albanians know,
Council “The confused ramblings of a geriatric my son, Jonathan, who was six weeks old
during the pedagogue”. In the absence of a defined when we left to go to George, and my
time I was length I will write until I run out of ideas daughter, Katherine, who was born in
at Christ and Sue will have to “cut” the waffle. George. Jonathan went from St Alban’s to
Church. Let’s start with what I have done since I left Pretoria University where he did a BComm
St Alban’s for the first time in 1985. I left and LLB, was Chief Justice of the Student
to become Dean and Rector of St Mark’s Court and represented TUKS at several
Cathedral in the Diocese of George where international moot court competitions.
Bishop Derek Damant (my predecessor He then worked for Webber Wentzel in
as Chaplain at St Alban’s) was my boss. Johannesburg before going to Oxford
In 1989 I was invited to go to Woodridge University to do a BCL degree. A brief
College (near Port Elizabeth) to start a return to Webber Wentzel was followed
chaplaincy, teach English and run a post- by an appointment as a Legal Counsellor
matric “Year of Enrichment” programme. to the International Monetary Fund in
I went, believe it or not, because I was Washington DC where he is now. Katherine
missing my teaching. Then, in 1994, when went to Pretoria University from DSG
I was feeling very happily settled and very where she studied Occupational Therapy.
content with my lot, the Holy Spirit clearly She then worked as an Occupational
believed I needed to be challenged anew, Therapist at Weskoppies Mental Hospital
and I responded to an invitation to teach and is now with a firm called CE Mobility
English at a very progressive, newish, where she is in charge of training and fits
independent school (with students from wheelchairs to people, custom designing
65 different countries) in Sussex in the UK them according to the client’s disability.
and, at the same time, revive a dead parish She is herself now confined to a wheelchair
(and was it “dead” when we arrived!). All as she suffers from a-typical progressive
was going very well until I succumbed to multiple sclerosis and is paralysed from
the dreaded ME (Yuppie ‘Flu without being the neck down. This, however, does not
a Yuppie) and, despite my Headmaster’s prevent her from working, driving herself
request that I take a year’s leave and then and living independently in her own house.
carry on with the work I was doing, my Nor did it prevent her from obtaining
family and I decided to return to SA in 1999. two lots of Springbok Colours as she has
My son, Jonathan, went to St Alban’s, my represented South Africa in international
daughter to St Mary’s, DSG, and Grant competition in both wheelchair Rugby (can
Nupen tailor-made a programme for me to those of you who know me believe that
teach a few sets of English at St Alban’s (see my daughter did that!?) and wheelchair
above – my second stint). That came to an basketball.
end when I was asked to become Rector of

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COMMUNITY Margie and I live in Pretoria in The Willows.
CONSISTENCY Margie has her own little business run from
COMMUNICATION home making beautiful clothes for babies
and also overseeing the manufacture of
her own invention of a very clever device My email address is
for bathing babies which has proved to [email protected]
be exceptionally popular throughout the and I always enjoy hearing from those
world. She also feeds and looks after me whom I taught, probably ineffectually,
very well and provides us with a beautiful decades ago.
garden. I edit Master’s Dissertations, I am sure that that is far too long and
Doctoral Theses, and other academic rambling, but Sue will sort it out in her
papers for English usage, read quite a lot, own inimitable way.
loaf quite a lot, travel on holiday quite a lot,
run a Bible Study group for geriatrics like
myself, organise a theological/spirituality
study group for people whose ideas are as
way out as mine, write a little theological
stuff for my own amusement, and keep up
(all too little I fear) with friends and former
colleagues, like Derek Damant, Michael
Nuttall, Tim Bavin, John Boje, Carol Hogg
and others, former parishioners, as well as
with Old Albanians who choose to contact
me (sometimes after thirty years or more),
and we reminisce.

Sue says…and David has just celebrated his 75th birthday!

Dr JohnBojehas been
in the news again!
John was awarded
the Thomas Pringle
Award by The English
Academy of South
Africa, for his book
reviews. At the same
function, Africa Alive
at The Little Theatre,
where John Boje
received his award,
Francis Thackeray,
Class of ’70, was
on the programme
doing a powerpoint
presentation on the
nature of research in
Paleontology.
Small world!

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Ross Barrett, Housemaster of MacRobert
and Deputy Headmaster starts his new
position in September as Headmaster of
Pecanwood College. Ross has served as a
loyal and committed servant at St Alban’s
for almost 20 years and during that time
has been involved in so many aspects of
the College life – Housemaster, Journey
leader, Deputy Headmaster, Maths
teacher, Hockey coach and a mentor to
many Old Albanians. Thank you Ross and
we wish you well!

Keith Viljoen, Housemaster of MacRobert
began his new position as Headmaster
of Cornwall Hill College in May and
has already begun to make his mark!
Congratulations Keith!

Dave Mukhari Class of ‘95 (who can Pierre Labuschagne, Housemaster of
ever forget Dave?!) having been Murray Knoll and now De Beer is the new Senior
Housemaster is now back where he came Housemaster and Acting Deputy Head.
from as the Housemaster of Knoll. Congratulations Pierre!

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COMMUNITY TERM 3 Events
CONSISTENCY
COMMUNICATION SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 30th Reunion – Class of 1986.
Contact Garth Ridgway – [email protected] / 082 459 0887
50th
REUNION FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER OLD ALBANIAN GOLF DAY.
Contact Dave Musto – [email protected] or Garth Ridgway (as above) or
FOR George Weetman – [email protected] or
CLASSES Phetogo Monaisa – [email protected]
1966-70 FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 40th Homecoming – 1975 & 1976.
NOTE: Class of ’76 has not responded to my emails – is there someone out there
willing to pick up the contacting of your mates?
Class of 1975 – Allen Roux is the man in charge – [email protected]
He has managed to contact and receive positive members from
a number from that class.

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER 50th REUNION FOR CLASSES 1966-70

*Father Tim Bavin is flying out for this major function.*

Class of ’66 – contact Grant Nupen [email protected]

Class of ’67 – contact David Rose-Innes [email protected]

Class of ’68 – contact Mike Beaumont [email protected]

Class of ’69 – contact Jeremy Nottingham [email protected]

Class of ’70 –contact Francis Thackeray [email protected]

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COMMUNICATION The Class of 1996 held their 20 year Reunion in June. Brendan Sinclair had done the
organising and could be well pleased with the turnout of thirty. Paul Holtzhausen had
travelled from Los Angeles and Rubert Russell from Texas. Few of them had been back to
College in the intervening years, although Roy Groenendyk is a current parent of a Form
2 boy!
The guys were really impressed with the physical developments of the school – particularly
the Ochse fellows! The Journey had them enthralled and many commented that they
wished they had had the opportunity of such a venture. The Auditorium was a hit, whilst
the squash courts were missed!
After cheering the Boks on in their game against Ireland, a spit roast was enjoyed and
there was much swapping of stories of College days and catching up on each other’s lives
today.
Another happy, laughter-filled Reunion was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

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COMMUNITY The Community Service Club supported
CONSISTENCY and promoted a successful winter drive
COMMUNICATION this term. A collection of 847 items was
handed over to Lucas Mthembu from
the Tumelong Mission and Development The College Form 1 group entertained the
Programme. Form 1 and 2 learners from the St Augustine
The newly instituted Platinum Days allow Leap School in Ga Rankuwa. The morning
for entire forms to spend the day practising started off with coffee and rusks and lots
social responsibility at various projects of conversation. Thereafter the learners
around Pretoria. were introduced to Arno Naude, a local
reptile specialist, who conducted a lecture
on venomous and non-venomous snakes
found in the Gauteng area. The highlight
was being able to touch the live snakes he
brought along. The day culminated with
all the learners involved in a combined
potjiekos cook-out for their lunch.
The Form 2 Platinum Day involved the
various Houses going off to projects that
the College supports, namely Sungardens
Hospice, Lethabong Early Learning Centre,
Wetnose, Kungwini Welfare and Silverton
SPCA. The work that our boys offer in help
at all these facilities is greatly appreciated
by the projects and staff.
A few College Form 1 boys and staff were
able to celebrate Mandela’s birthday by
spending 67 minutes at St Augustine Leap
School delivering boxes of collected books
for their newly formed library. The second
67 minutes was spent at the Lethabong
Early Learning Centre delivering donated
fluffy toys to the children. The smiles and
songs sung by the toddlers were delightful.

Tom Hamilton, Ross Barrett, Des Turton
and 8 senior boys joined the CEO Sleep-
Out, but in the Kingsmead Quad rather
than the Nelson Mandela Bridge! The boys
fared well, having been on Journey they
knew to tie themselves into their sleeping
bags so every inch was covered from
the biting cold! Next year College will be
hosting a Schools’ Sleep Out on Moshate
field.

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Final request

Please share your news with us – we welcome all contributions.

Alumni Relations – Sue Daffon at [email protected]
Michael Davis Class of ’11 has undertaken to be the Communications Manager and
many of you will already have heard from him as he endeavours to get a rather sad and
depleted database up to date. Indeed he has made great progress thus far this year.
Please send any details you may have of class mates to [email protected]

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