THE ALBANIAN - EDITION 11

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In the News

Sue’s News
College News
Reunions
Staff news
Old Boys’ News

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Chairman’schat

2018 wrap up

Garth Ridgeway – Class of ‘86

At the beginning of 2018 we had the aim of creating a few traditions in the
form of regular annual events and dates for the OAC community. In this way
we want to ensure that the OAC community gets used to events happening
at similar times, each year.

Reunions are now formally arranged over a weekend in June. The weekend
starts on the Friday evening with a ‘Home-coming’ for the 40’s and 50’s and
a dinner for the applicable years (in 2019 all the ‘9’s will attend 1969, 1979,
1989, 1999, 2009). While every Old Boy is welcome, the ‘9’s will receive a
formal invite. Official Old Boys’ Day is held on the Saturday and coincides
with a Winter Home Fixture. SEE DATES TO DIARISE FOR 2019 WINTER
OLD BOYS’ DAY

OAC and St Alban’s Golf Day is now held every 2
year in September. We are busy arranging our
4th event and the date and event is starting to
become well known in the community. (See
Entry Form under Dates to Diarise).

2018 was also a phenomenal year for St
Alban’s, with loads achieved, some change
to routine and exciting projects finished,
with others started. The College is looking
wonderful, helped not only by the rains, but
also by dedicated parents and Ground Staff.

As a Club, we raised money to assist Old Boys
to send their sons to this wonderful school and
we aim to continue with this in the future. Our
contribution at this stage, is small, but we aim
to increase this as the Club grows.

The OAC would also like to better recognise our
Old Boys and the wider community, and in this
vein, I sent an appeal to the entire community
asking for nominations for the Honorary Old
Albanian Award, The Old Albanian Mitre
Award and the Old Albanian Glave Award.
Once nominations have been received, and
the Committee and College, have approved,
these names will be added to the board which
is erected in the @thegreyandtheblue building
(The OAC new home which used to be South
Cottage).

I look forward to a fantastic 2019 and hope to
engage with many Old Boys at official OAC
events, or simply at the College when you pop
in to visit.

Regards
Garth

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Sue’snews

Sue Daffon – Editor

Time marches on a pace and with the new College branding (hope you like it!)
being required and overseas visitors and sick granddaughters, I am running
over time with this edition. I do apologise, but I am sure you will enjoy a bumper
issue, packed full of photos and news of the Albanian family far and wide.
During the Christmas holiday, I met up with Michael Davis ’11, who was the co-
conceiver and birth partner of this newsletter. Mike is now in London working
on Government issues.
In January, whilst down in Knysna, who should greet me but Gerhard Claassen,
a young Maths Intern some years ago and now Head of the Montessori School
in Knysna.

Calvin le Motte Chloe Farrer and Calvin Le Motte ‘10 Michael Davis
Gerhard Claassen
More recently I was visited by Chloe
Farrer, Mike Farrer’s eldest daughter,
who is turning 21 this month. Chloe
was delighted to walk around her old
home turf and to be then chauffeured by
Calvin Le Mottee (an old tutee of mine in
MacRobert!) to Pecanwood to check out
her Alma Mater.

I do hope to meet up with many of you at
Old Boys’ Day, maybe the Consecration of
the Chapel, or if you’re local, maybe we’ll
just bump into each other! Meanwhile,
keep warm this winter, take care on the
roads and look after yourselves and your
families.

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Academicnews

MATRIC RESULTS 2018

St Alban’s College, a leading, vibrant independent Anglican Boys’ school in Pretoria, NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
has achieved outstanding Matric results with 92% of students receiving a University
exemption. (I14 out of 124 candidates met the minimum requirements for Bachelor Congratulations to the following boys who
Degree Studies) achieved marks that were in the Top 1% of
candidates for a specific subject in the IEB:
St Alban’s Headmaster Shane Kidwell said: “St Alban’s continues to focus on
preparing young men for life and we are proud to celebrate the efforts of the class • Louis de Jager for Afrikaans
of 2018. St Alban’s College is an innovative, creative forward-Iooking school and
continues to prepare students with the skills they will need to thrive in the modern • Reinholdt Hulme for Afrikaans
world. The staff and the community at large congratulate this group of Matrics warmly
and are immensely proud at their achievements.” • Keroshan Pillay for Business Studies

Matthew Field, who has recently been named as one of the 100 young Mandelas of • Matthew Field for English,
the future, achieved the highest aggregate: he earned a level T (80% or above) in Life Sciences and Life Orientation
eight subjects with an aggregate of 88.5%. He was closely followed by Keroshan
Pillay and Gabriel dos Santos. The other candidate who achieved a level 7 in eight • Gabriel dos Santos for English
subjects was Aydin Geeringh. Louis de Jager, Gabriel dos Santos, Galen Schrempel,
and Thomas Stern all achieved a level 7 in seven subjects. St Alban’s College, writes the National
Senior Certificate examination conducted
by the independent Examination Board
(IEB) which is an internationally recognized
qualification.

St Alban’s currently has past students
studying in South Africa, the United
Kingdom, Europe and the USA and it is
good to know that our current students will
be able to take up their studies at National
or International Universities of their choice.

The examination was conducted in
accordance with the provisions of UMALUSI
which has approved the results.

Said Kidwell: “The Matrics of 2018 follow
in a rich tradition of academic excellence,
but they have also developed the skills
which will equip them to find their element
and follow their passion as they enter the
next phase of their lives. St Alban‘s College
has a proud history of embracing diversity
and making a difference in the broader
community. The College has a bright future
and will be opening its doors to 570+
students in 2019.If you have not experienced
St Alban’s and the brotherhood which
abounds here, please visit our creative,
innovative and energetic school where all
boys find a sense of belonging, flourish and
grow. The class of 2018 completed their
careers confidently and the outcome once
again proves that, at St Alban’s College,
young men thrive in an environment which
encourages them to think for themselves,
solve real-life problems and ultimately urges
them to make a difference tor the good in
a world which is continually changing and
evolving”.

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Culturalnews

The first concert of the year is always eagerly anticipated and
this term was no disappointment. The wealth of talent in these
young men, who are involved in so many other areas of College
life as well, is simply amazing. Special congratulations to Louis
Nel, Matric ’19, who held the audience spellbound with his, from
memory, piano concerto – you could have heard a pin drop!

Curtainer Raiser - Louis Nel ‘19

Prior to this event the Cultural Department had linked up with the Euan Frankim competed in the South African Championships
of the Performing Arts, recently held in Rustenburg. Euan
LEAP school to enjoy the shared love of music – “Where words received 4 Silver medals and 1 Bronze for Acting Afrikaans,
fail, music speaks.” Vocal Afrikaans, Vocal (Rock) Vocal (Variety) and Vocal (Rap)
respectively and was selected as a member of the South African
team to participate in the World Championships in Los Angeles
in July! A star in the making!

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Sport – Term 1 2019

ROWING – College was named as the Best Sculling School in
South Africa for the 2019 season. Pictured here, Coach Tiago
Loureiro and new rower, building a relationship based on trust,
passion and motivation.

Basketball

Waterpolo

Athletics – Phatu Maswanganyi Matric ‘19 Swimming – the Inter-House Gala was won by MacRobert
House with Murray and De Beer in second and third places
Earlier this month Phatu broke his personal best and qualified
for the SA National Championships. There he won the U19 100m respectively.
Final in a time of 10.60 secs and he won the Gold Medal in the
U19 Long Jump with a jump of 7,13m. Phatu is currently 3rd
in the world in the 100m Under20 standings and 8th in the
world for Long Jump! Congratulations Phatu and to Coach
Yaw Fosu-Amoah too!

Phatu Maswanganyi - Matric ‘19 MacRobert Gala Victors at Inter-House 2019
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Golf – in the Dainfern NEW BOYS’ DAY
College Golf Champ-
ionships 2019, Kyle A warm welcome to the boys and their families as they join
Campbell and Warwick St Alban’s College for their 5 year journey! Ringing the bell
Purchase won and is a rite of passage as boys arrive, leave on Journey and
Warwick also won the return and as they leave in Matric on their final day. A special
Individual event – proud tradition always!
Dad Allen ’73, I’m sure!

New Boy Jared Edwards and family

Culturalnews

The Kidwells Sechaba Lengane ‘10, Sibusiso Molimi ‘11 and Khuliso
Ramashia ‘10, now an Investment Banker, Author and
Rugby – The College 1st XV played in the curtain raiser game Motivational Speaker and a Doctor respectively, returned
v Michaelhouse at Kings Park Stadium in Durban. Pictured here
are proud parents, Shane and Robyn Kidwell, with son Josh, to their Alma Mater to encourage and motivate the current
who is in Form 3 and who played in that game.
senior boys in a Mental Health Awareness presentation.

STOP

PRESS

NEWS!

The College
1st Hockey
XI beat
Maritzburg
College 3-1!

Congratulations
to players and
Coaches on
this superb
victory.

Victors over Maritzburg College 3-1 Check in the latest
Mitre for all Sports
results.

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Generalnews

GRADUATES GALORE! Bradley Corlett Calvin van der Merwe
Miguel Ferrao Dylan Posthumus
A whole galaxy of Graduates – such Duncan Sutcliffe
a wealth of talent! Good Luck to you
all in your future careers. Bradley
Corlett ’13 B.Eng (Honours) – Indus-
trial Engineering, is pictured here. So
too is Joon Park ’10 graduating from
the University of Korea. Now he has
been accepted at Handong Interna-
tional Law School for 2019. Miguel
Ferraro ‘14 has qualified from Wits
with a BComm. Josh Campbell ‘13
also qualified with a BCom (Law) LLB.
Brad Asbury ‘14 has graduated from
UCT. Dylan Postmus ‘15 graduated
from UCT with a BSC with Distinction
and Distinctions in Biochemistry and
Genetics. Calvin van der Merwe ’14
graduated from UCT with Honours in
Civil Engineering. Kabelo Moshime
’14 graduated from Rhodes. Nicholas
Flemmer ‘12 has a BA Corp Commu-
nication. Tiaan van Staden ’13 has
completed his Honours at UP and
Nicholas Macdonald ‘14 now has a
BSc Food Science degree from UP to
be followed by Honours this next ac-
ademic year. Fraser Marshall ’14 has
a BCom Honours, whilst Allister de
Blocq ’15 has a BA from Rhodes and
will continue his studies towards an
LLB degree.

Achieving further degrees - Duncan
Sutcliffe ‘11 with a Masters from UP.
Ben Roberts ’91, who is now Dr Ben
Roberts and is the Chief Research Of-
ficer at HSRC.

Josh Campbell Francois Smith Tiaan van Staden
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Allister de Blocq Kabelo Moshime

Dr Ben Roberts

Nicholas MacDonald

Fraser Marshall Brad Asbury

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Nicholas Flemmer

Joon Park Christiann Labuschagne

Alban Kannemeyer Kyle Fichardt and family
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Andrew ‘04 & Chris Nicholson ‘02 - not sure the lion is smiling!

The Tollet Brothers - Mark ‘10 and Dylan ‘13 Richard Nicholson ‘04 and son at the rugby!
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Frayne Marupen ‘88

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Othernews… Kabelo Matlala ’05 is touring, whilst Wesley Patrick,
Sifiso, Mcunu and AJ Dunbar, all ’08, got together for a
Jonny Blundell ’75 is still making music! catch up. Sifiso is pictured in the personal photo proudly
wearing his Old Albanian tie!

Jonny Blundell Sifiso Mcunu ‘08

Kabelo Matlala ‘05 Wes Patrick, Sifiso Mncunu and AJ Dunbar - all ‘08

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Paul Shearer ‘02 Chris @ Paul - Volcano to be summitted!

Paul Shearer ’02 pictured here doing what Paul enjoys
most – having an adventure! Paul has made special
memories doing the Salkantay Trail Peru and Machu
Picchu, with Chris Nicholson also ’02 by his side! In the
first days of May, they moved on to Chile and climbed the
active volcano Villarica, crossing glaciers to summit the
crater which was releasing sulphur!

Chris Nicholson ‘02

Chris - made it! Travis Gillespie ‘12

Chris and Paul Travis Gillespie ’12, was at his brother, Bryce’s wedding
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I thought some of the following photos were too good not
to include! Colin Pearson ’69, Frank Gregory ’66, Pierre
von Geusau ’72 residing in Australia, Chris Thorpe ’84,
Dion Chang ’81, Jason Hutchison ’08, Arno Marx ’08, Josh
Richards ’09, Michael Chimbila ’12, Justin Benjamin HoS
2002, Ricki Thorn HoS 2005, Marcus Rodrigues HoS 2011,
Murray Palmer ’11, Matty Finke also ’11 and also a pilot!
Nicholas Mason ’15 is a helicopter pilot. Dylan Christie
’12, Chris van Schalkwyk ’09, Adrian Mircea ‘06, Brendan
Johns ’03 and his son.

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Dion Chang ‘81

Colin Pearson ‘69 Chris Thorpe ‘84

Jason Hutchison ‘08

Frank Gregory ‘66

Arno Marx ‘08

Pierre von Geusau ‘72 Australia Josh Richards ‘09

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Dylan Christie ‘12

Justin Benjamin HoS ‘02 Marcus Rodrigues HoS ‘11

Chris van Schalkwyk ‘09

Murray Palmer ‘11

Michael Chimbila ‘12

Adrian Mircea ‘06

Matty Finke ‘11

Ricki Thorn HoS ‘05 Nicholas Mason ‘15 Brendon Johns ‘03
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Then, you will remember that Craig McIntosh ’07, was featured in
an earlier edition, here he is pictured researching at the Centre for
Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Australia.

Craig Mc Intosh ‘07 Jason Jenkins and his Mom

Families are always reasons for getting together – Jason Jenkins HoS ’13
dwarfing his Mom with a big hug and Bradley Chegwidden ’07 seeing his
younger brother, Allister ’10 off back to Australia.

Bradley Chegwidden ‘07 seeing brother Allister ‘10 off back to Australia

Neetesh Desai ‘94 The Hamilton boys Adam
Hamilton
Neetesh Desai ’94 ensuring Liverpool ’07 will be
will never walk alone! married
by the
time you
read this!
Conor ’09
and Dad
Tom are
pictured
here
as the
support
men!

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David Atkinson, Graeme Jones, Ken Andrew, Mark Saunders - all ‘73

The Matric ‘family’ of 1973 enjoying their Annual Golf Reunion – David Atkinson, Graeme Jones, Ken Andrew and
Mark Saunders.

Mo Phala ‘96 and Tom Sanan Mirzoyev ‘08

Has to be a picture of Tom Hamilton! Sashin Pillay ‘14,Claude Kamangirira ‘10 & Nishan Pillay
Mo Phala ’96 spent a morning with
Tom at the Royal Bafokeng. Mo is a
top architect, a night-time DJ and
Fulbright scholar, who has offered his
expertise for the development and
physical planning work at Lebone II
College.

Two young men who will change the
world given half the chance…

Sashin Pillay ’14, a young man who
really sent College head first into
the social media world with the
introduction of @thegreyandblue, is
now off to join Google in Dublin!

Sanan Mirzoyev ’08, pictured here
with President Cyril Ramaphosa
after a meeting at the Bryntirion
Estate. Sanan has served both Justice
Mokgoro and the President!

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Hatch, Match and Despatch

First the Engagements...

Kieran Rogers ’12, currently a Coach at
ProCoach, Yorkshire Cricket Club, has
announced his engagement.
So too has Izak van der Walt ’04. Michael
Collett ’12 and Claude Kamangirira ’10 were
also delighted (and relieved!) that they received
a “YES!” to their proposals; as was Boleng
Bolokwe ’08! Congratulations!

Craig Thistlewhite ‘11 Justin Gomersall ‘99

Next the Weddings Callan Cronin

Seen here (over the next few pages) celebrating
their special day are: Craig Thistlewhite ‘11,
Justin Gomersall ’99 who married on board
ship! Callin Cronin did not matriculate with
us, but is well remembered and he too has
married. Tim Raymond ’03 was joined by
Travis Bristow also ’03 at his wedding.

More recently, I saw this one of Albert van der
Linde ’08 at his wedding.

Since then I found Bradley Chegwidden ’07
marrying Andi and many of the young Old Boys
will remember Gabby Sanfilippo the dynamic
and enthusiastic Music Intern, who joined us in
2012 and came on Roadshows and generally
added so much, especially to the Music
department.

Adam Hamilton ’07, brother Conor ’09 and
sister Lauren are pictured here at the wedding
of Adam.

Grant Porter ‘05 and Jonathan Klapwijk ’08
recently celebrated marriage, as did Craig
Bergh ’08 and Wesley Lodge ’07. Bryce
Gillespie ’07 was married to Chelsea in the
USA.

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Travis Bristow and Tim Raymond both ‘03 at Tim’s wedding

Gabby Sanfilippo

Bradley Chegwidden ‘07

Tim Raymond Albert van der Linde ‘08
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Craig Bergh ‘08 Conor, Adam and Lauren Hamilton
Wesley Lodge ‘07 Bryce Gillespie ‘07

Grant Porter Jonathan Klapwijk

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Paul Lee Bradley Godrich ‘06 baby

Lots of Hatches this edition!

Bradley Godrich ’06 a proud father. Matthew Arnold
’06 delighted that son Nathan has arrived and Nick
Gunderson ’08 simply has no eyes for anyone except
baby daughter Olivia!

Likewise Eugene Coetzee ’03. His daughter Mia, was
born on her Dad’s birthday – double celebrations!

Whilst not new born, this 4 month old picture of
Duncan Gibbison’s baby caught my eye!

Paul St Quintin ’02 is a proud new Dad to little Noah,
and brother Adam ‘05 will be joining him in fatherhood
soon!

Paul Lee ‘96 is now a second time around Dad!

Good Luck to all our Dads – and their families of
course!

Nick Gunderson ‘08 and daughter Olivia Duncan Gibbison’s (‘03) baby aged 4 months
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Eugene Coetzee ‘03

Matthew Arnold ‘06 and baby Nathan Adam St Quintin ‘05 Paul St Quintin and
baby Noah

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Share with us...

I felt it was appropriate in this edition to share the story of a faithful servant – David Butcher. Tom Hamilton paid this tribute to him.

David Butcher was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, On the way back to the city that day in July, I asked David what
and he also managed to dedicate his life to his work, his church had inspired him to dedicate so much time, energy and expertise
and to community. He was an extraordinary man who lived in in schools and community organizations. He didn’t find it easy
extraordinary times in a changing South Africa and he played to answer, for this is the life he had led since he was a young
no little role in ensuring that a transition to democracy could be man. “I know no other way; it is what is required of us, I think.”
successfully achieved. His passing after a short illness is a great was his answer. He wouldn’t articulate it, but there can be little
loss to his family and to the communities he served. doubt that David Butcher’s life was lived in the service of family,
company and community, due to his deep faith and his devotion
After coming down from Cambridge and marrying Jean, the to God. Einstein wrote “Only a life lived in the service to others
woman who would remain the love of his life, David joined Anglo- is worth living.”, and on that basis, we can safely say that David
American and rose through the ranks as one would expect of a Butcher lived a worthy life.
person of acute intelligence and a well-developed work ethic. At David Butcher graduated from Cambridge with degrees in
the same time, David and Jean were creating a family: William, Science and Law; he later qualified as a chartered accountant
Patrick and Neil had all arrived by 1970. When the boys went in London, before returning to South Africa where he worked for
to school, so too did David, and he was sitting on the Board Anglo American for the next 25 years. He is survived by his wife
at The Ridge School within months of him having become a Jean, sons William, Patrick and Neil and their families.
parent there. David was also serving the Anglican Church in the
Diocese of Johannesburg and was a significant role player in the Rest well, faithful servant.
transformation of the church in the tumultuous years between We will hardly see your like again.
1976 and 1990.
Jean and David Butcher
Later, when his three sons later moved to St Alban’s College,
David migrated with them too and was co-opted onto the
College Council. He took up the position of Honorary Treasurer
on the St Alban’s College in 1980 a position he would continue
to hold (with several nomenclature changes) through to formal
approval of the Annual Financial Statements by the Council in
March 2013. This is a truly extraordinary period of commitment
and service, all the more so when one considers that David
served as Chairman of Council from 1996-2005, and also served
as Chair of the Boards at Bishop Bavin School and St Peter’s
College in that same period.

David served with and advised five of the six Headmasters who
have led St Alban’s College. He had every reason to admonish,
chastise and tease each of those Headmasters about their
spend-thrift ways, but equally he encouraged them to lift
their horizons and plan for the future. He did the same to the
Headmasters of The Ridge School, Bishop Bavin and St Peter’s
College.

David’s service as a governor at St Alban’s College, and in all the
schools and community organizations that he was involved with,
was marked by his razor-sharp financial acumen and strategic
nous. He gave his boards, heads and organizational leaders his
unqualified support and in that way they had the confidence
and courage to invest in the future of their institutions and the
country at large. His legacy is everywhere to be seen at St
Alban’s College, as it is in every other school and organization
that he served. I dare say that he never once submitted an
expense claim.

As Headmaster, I had the honour to serve St Alban’s College
with David for over a decade. He wasn’t just “The Chairman”, he
was equally a confidante, confessor, friend and mentor. He never
interfered and firmly believed in delegation of authority. I know
that he played the same role with many others in the institutions
in which David served. Back in July, David drove me to Soweto
to help him develop ideas on a church complex in White City,
Soweto, which had potential to be a beacon in its community.
He was as enthusiastic, humorous and engaged as ever, and his
devotion to education undimmed in the later season of his life.

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Old Boys’ Sport

I think the photos say it all this time, be
it rugby, cricket, swimming, marathons.
Special mention of Council Chairman,
Warwick van Breda HoS ’98 who tackled
the Absa Cape Epic with friend Wayne
Keen to raise money for the CHOC
Childhood Cancer Campaign.

Warwick & Wayne

Warwick before Warwick after

Warwick Who would ever have thought that
Jonathan Mogotsi ’09, back in my
Form 1 MacRobert tutor group would
be making a career in Motor Sport?

Warwick van Breda

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Blast from the past! Andre Cillie ‘96, with hair!
Simply loved the 1993 Rugby photo from Andre Cillie!

Oliver Gilbert ’88 is still swimming and now has his two sons following
in his footsteps!

Oliver Gilbert ‘88 Oliver’s Medal haul at SA Masters Champs Oliver Gilbert’s sons
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Tumelo Thage ‘08 taking part in the 2019
Gauteng North Athletics Championships.

Tumelo Thage Kieran Rogers ‘12
John Smith ‘08

Clayton Kelly ‘02 Ironman Ewan Taylor ‘16

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Matthew Arnold ‘06

Abongile Nonkontwana ‘13 Josh Campbell ‘13 at the Midmar Mile
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The General ‘07

Michael Brand ‘16 Fisherman Struan Frost ‘07

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Jarrod Dawson ‘09, Jason Jenkins HoS ‘13, Jason Jenkins ‘13
Craig Dawson and Jade Stiglingh ‘11

Phetogo Monaisa ‘96 and his wife Phile

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Staff

Present Staff An exciting move for Bruce Collins 2011- Term 1 2019, English
teacher and Director of LEC, has already begun as you are
Moving on to new pastures this term is Craig Hoyer, who came reading this! Bruce has been appointed to a Global Membership
to us as Director of Cricket in ’07, then Director of Sport position with the IBSC. Congratulations and Good Luck,
from ’12-‘16 .For the past two and a bit years he has been the Bruce! The Caffeine Club will so miss you – you have developed
Marketing Manager. Craig has contributed so much to the a number of Coffee Connoisseurs!
College life and who could forget his rendition of the Haka at
Assembly?! Craig is moving to Natal and we wish him, Tracy and Magalan Pather 2003-7 as his first stay and then 2013 –
little Tayla everything of the best. They leave with our gratitude present as Maths and Director of Academics, has just been
and many memories. appointed as Headmaster of Southdowns College! Another
St Alban’s staff member moving to the higher echelons of
Already in New Zealand is Louis Pennington, our IT fundi for Headships! Congratulations Mags!
years, from 2007 – this term ’19. Readily available to help, Louis
will be much missed. Good luck to him and the family on this Chris Mouton 2008 – present Maths, IT and Science teacher,
amazing adventure! has made a career move to Ingenious Evolution. Such memories
have I of when Chris created the College Radio Station and him
Rob Lodge, ’05 to the present, our Science man, Housemaster, and I went live during an assembly! Experience St Alban’s Days
Sasol car designer et al, is currently recovering from surgery. were always made special for the visitors, with Chris’ innovative
We hold him in our prayers and wish him a return to good health ideas in the D&T workshop. Good luck to Chris, Emily and family
soon. as they start a new adventure.

Esme Momberg 2009 – present Counsellor and Life
orientation teacher, will be moving to St Stithians.

Past Staff

Boje family

A happy family gathering of the Boje family – there is always a celebration, be it a wedding, a birthday, a new great grandchild for
Elizabeth and John – such a close and loving family.

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Past Staff

Kevin Coles, 1992-2005,
Biology teacher and
Housemaster of Knapp-
Fisher (’97- ‘05) a proud

Dad and his wife, Beth,

attending his son, Jordan’s

Prefect Inauguration.

Ernie Steenkamp, 2004- Kevin and Beth Coles with son Jordan
7 -Rowing Coach and
Biology/Science teacher,

celebrating with his
successful Hilton rowers.

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Keith Viljoen

Keith Viljoen, Maths teacher and MacRobert Housemaster ‘2008- is pictured here in his role of Headmaster at Cornwall Hill,
welcoming a new student.

Grant Nupen - The Ridge Centenary Grant Nupen with Julia and Doug

Grant Nupen celebrating the 100th Birthday of The Ridge School. Grant is also seen here with son Doug and daughter Julia, having
completed the Two Oceans Half Marathon. Grant notes that it was special to cross the line together!

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Detlef and Barbara Basel

Detlef and Barbara Basel recently saw their daughter, Taryn, off to Boston for a month, where Taryn will do an internship at the
MIT Media Lab.

Jenny Venter - Music

Jenny Venter – Music teacher and Cultural Day Organiser 2009 – 11 is currently teaching at Kingsmead College and is doing
amazing Outreach Projects with the girls at the school.

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Save the date

2019 WINTER OLD BOYS’ DAY
AND REUNION DETAILS

7 June Old Boys’ Matches at 17:00
College v St Stithians during the morning of

8 June – both Hockey and Rugby.

REUNIONS:
For all, with special years ’69 – 09

being guests on Friday 7 June.
See 40 Year Homecoming Invitation
and Chairman’s Chat for further details.
UK Reunion – check the invitation for details.

GOLF DAY:
See the Entry Form for details and applications.

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Chapelnews

It is so good to be able
to report that the Chapel
renovations are on track
and the Consecration of
the new Chapel will be on
20 June 2019. Everyone
concerned, from current
students, to Old Boys,
to staff, to parents and
to all contributors, is
excited that once again,
our beloved Chapel can
be at the heart and soul
of our College family. And
… Father Tim Bavin will
be an integral part of the
Consecration Ceremony!
You are more than
welcome to attend too.

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you have any changes, via Mandy
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TheAlbanian // Edition 11 // 2019