Prof Henry Markram in the race to recreate a

Prof Henry
Markram in
the race to
recreate a
human brain
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Vol 11 | December 2013
CONTENTS
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COVER IMAGE
The race to create a human brain. Professor
Henry Markram (1980) heads the world race to
reverse engineer an entire human brain
(Page 3). Photo: Liz Clarke
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Raising the Costa Concordia. Almost overnight Captain Nick Sloane (1978)
became a household name when he successfully raised the 114 000 ton vessel
from its watery grave off Giglio in Italy. He regaled an Old Boy gathering in
Cape Town with anecdotes about the feat.
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Some of Kearsney’s other notable Alumni: including a former leader of the
Opposition; two generations of an illustrious medical family; an award-winning
documentary producer and heroes who have beaten personal adversity.
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IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
Academic distinction
Rugby 2013: ahead of the pack
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REUNIONS
Faces in places – Durban, Zululand, Cape Town, Gauteng and London
Founders Weekend
Ensuring a Secure Legacy
SURVIVOR NEWS & FAREWELLS
23
In Memory
23Tributes
With an eye on Kearsney’s centenary in 2021, the
strength of KCOB’s global network becomes more
significant than ever.
BRANCH CONVENORS
LOCAL
INTERNATIONAL
CAPE TOWN:
Angelo van Dyk moves to the UK.
His replacement will be announced online
DOLPHIN COAST:
Tim Johnson | +27(0)82 424 6202
tim.johnson@seef.com
DURBAN:
Eric Ngoie | +27(0) 72 7152763
eric.i.ngoie@gmail.com
GAUTENG:
Steve Meyer | +27(0) 82 773 0101
Steve.Meyer@investec.co.za
PIETERMARITZBURG:
Lyndon Holder | +27 (0) 83 234 2233
lyndonh@circuscircus.co.za
SOUTH COAST: Vacant
ZULULAND:
Tim Beningfield | +27(0) 82 578 9932
timben@telkomsa.net
AUSTRALIA:
Richard Bridel | +61 405 100 261
Richard.Bridel@landisgyr.com
MAURITIUS:
Vincent d’Unienville | +230 250 6424
vdunienville@keystone.intnet.mu
MIDDLE EAST (Dubai):
Sergey Kokarev | +971 504 583573
sergey.kokarev@gmail.com
NEW ZEALAND:
Mark Berge | +64 385 0587
mark.berge@woosh.co.nz
SINGAPORE:
Kendal Robinson | +65 9667 0312
kendal@idealgroup.com.sg
SWAZILAND:
Jody Foss | +268 404 0976
jfoss@mbamotors.co.sz
UK (London):
Tyrone Jansen | +44 795 231 8425
tyronejansen@yahoo.com
USA:
Grant Du Plooy | +510 315 0565
duplooy@gmail.com
www.kearsney.com
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IN THE NEWS
Brave New World. Professor Henry Markram (1980) heads up the world’s race
to reverse engineer an entire human brain. He addressed staff, boys and the
media during his first return to Kearsney in over 30 years.
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T
he primary goal of the current
Old Boy Executive is to leave a
legacy that ensures Kearsney is
financially secure well into its second
century. The Executive is working closely
with all the school’s constituencies to
ensure a consolidated and joint strategy is
implemented.
Class and branch convenors are critical
to this success - there are 80 class teams
and 14 KCOB branches which continue
to bring a group and local sense of
community around the globe.
Branches actively foster the interests
of Kearsney through identifying and
encouraging prospective parents, as well
as raising financial support for Kearsney
initiatives.
“There is a strong legacy of collective
and individual Old Boy support. This
enormously important tradition and
culture is one that needs to be cultivated
into the second century,” says KCOB
president Lawrence Polkinghorne (1990,
Gillingham).
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Left to Right: Lawrence Polkinghorne
(Gillingham 1990), Tim Johnson (Gillingham
1999), JP Robert (Sheffield 2006),
Richard Tolken (Gillingham 1954), Grant Litster
(Pembroke 1980), Nick Keary (Sheffield 1998),
Jeremy Nel (Pembroke 1987), Roger Tedder
(Finningley 1987).
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earsney College and Old Boy
donor and partner initiatives are
facilitated through the Kearsney
Foundation.
If you wish to give to the KCOB
Rugby Fund, Sons of Old Boys Bursary
or another initiative, please contact us
on foundation@kearsney.com
Kearsney is a registered PBO and
NPO, therefore all individual and
corporate gifts are tax deductible in
SA, UK and the USA.
Is your company seeking to support a
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Empowerment Programme is both
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and it funds bursaries, scholarships
and programmes at Kearsney.
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NOTABLE ALUMNI
NOTABLE ALUMNI
High
Sea
Drama
C
ertainly one of Kearsney’s most
high profile Old Boys this year has
been Captain Nick Sloane (1978,
Pembroke), senior salvage master and
international hero of the raising of the
Costa Concordia which ran aground off
the Tuscan island of Isola del Giglio in
January 2012.
On his first visit back to Kearsney in
over 30 years, Prof Henry Markram
addressed boys, staff and the media,
before spending time with members
of Kearsney’s 12 Club (top Grade
12 academic achievers) who were
inspired and captivated by their
interaction with him.
A brave new world
H
Kearsney was privileged
to have internationally
renowned neuroscientist
Professor Henry Markram
(1980, Gillingham) address
the school about the
billion euro Human Brain
Project which he heads at
the Swiss Federal Institute
for Technology (EPFL) in
Lausanne.
enry and his team are attempting
to reverse engineer an entire brain,
one neuron at a time, to better
understand, treat and prevent mental
illness, traumatic brain injuries, behavioural
problems and neurological disorders such
as Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. He believes
that understanding the human brain is
one of the greatest challenges facing 21st
century science; and will provide profound
insight in the development of new
treatments for brain diseases.
The project models components of
the mammalian brain to precise cellular
detail, and simulates their activity in 3D.
Henry’s ambition is, within 10 years, to
unite all existing knowledge about the
human brain and to reconstruct it, bit by
bit, in supercomputer-based models and
simulations.
After many months of precision planning,
the luxury passenger liner was raised to
an upright position during September,
ready to be towed to a mainland harbour
next year, in what was the biggest marine
salvage operation ever undertaken. Nick
is a veteran of many high-profile salvage
operations and is considered one of the
world’s best in his field.
with 2 000 IBM microchips stacked in
repeating rows. Together they form the
processing core of a machine that can
handle 22.8 trillion operations per second.
There are no moving parts and it is eerily
silent. When the computer is turned on,
the only sound is the continuous sigh of
the massive air conditioner. This is Blue
Brain.
“It is the most engineered salvage recovery
operation ever undertaken,” he said. “The
large size of the Concordia – almost three
football fields long and 114 000 tons in
weight – meant that the scale was outside
of what had been achieved previously.”
Born in Kitwe, Zambia, Nick’s first
experience of life afloat was sailing on
Midmar Dam and in Durban harbour.
When not involved in marine salvage
operations in some remote spot on the
globe, Nick lives in Somerset West with his
wife Sandra and their three children.
Nick Sloane regaled Old Boys at the Cape
Town branch’s October gathering, giving them
details of the remarkable salvage of the Costa
Concordia, as a result of which he found himself
pursued by media from across the globe.
From Left: Doug Howieson (1969),
Derek Foster (1967), George Robinson
(2006), Angelo van Dyk (2006), John Wood
(1970), Peter Engels (1963), Bill Currer
(1963), Lillian Currer and Nick Sloane. Front:
Bruce Clemence (1970), Charles Foster (1970).
Henry believes strongly in collaborative
science, where the strengths and diversity
of scientists from around the world, with
different areas of speciality, are harnessed.
They share research and findings to
advance science at a greater pace.
In the basement of his university in
Switzerland are four black boxes, each
about the size of a refrigerator, and filled
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NOTABLE ALUMNI
NOTABLE ALUMNI
K
DR HALLEY STOTT
evin Harris (1967, Finningley) initially
qualified as an electrical engineer at
UKZN before entering the film and
broadcast industry.
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His independent career began in 1979
when he was fired by SABC-TV for
ensuring the uncensored broadcast of his
documentary ‘Bara’. The documentary
went behind the scenes of an overcrowded Baragwanath Hospital and
exposed the medical conditions which
the community were forced to endure.
STOTT & STOTT
Since 1994 Kevin has produced and
directed a significant number of South
African feature documentaries on a
range of social and political issues.
Kevin has received numerous local and
international awards.
KEVIN HARRIS
TONY LEON
A
s guest speaker at the Cape Town
Survivor lunch, Tony Leon (1974,
Pembroke), the founder of the
Democratic Alliance and former leader of
the Opposition, entertained and challenged
his audience.
Tony reminisced about his years at the
school and spoke of the importance of
schools like Kearsney to education in South
Africa and being the key to moving the SA
education system forward.
On Tony’s return to the school in April,
he addressed the boys and signed copies
of his recently released third book, ‘The
Accidental Ambassador, From Parliament to
Patagonia’, a delightfully humorous and selfdepreciating account of his ambassadorial
years in South America.
Nine years after his death, Halley is
remembered as a man of vision and
energy, and for his innovative policies
relating to community participation in
health care, self-help, protection of the
environment, use of local resources,
organic horticulture, agriculture and
stimulation of local markets.
Named after the comet, Halley was the
son of Clement Stott, after whom the
Stott rugby field is named. Clement,
related by marriage to the family of Sir
Liege Hulett, designed the Chapel at
Kearsney on the North Coast and donated
land to establish the new school at
Botha’s Hill. The rugby field was named in
recognition of his benefaction.
JOHN PAMPALLIS
D
uring May the University of Fort Hare conferred an honorary Doctorate in
Education on John Pampallis (1966, Gillingham), a stalwart of education and
the South African liberation movement. John is currently special advisor to the
Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande.
Earlier this year Tony met sons of his
peers at Kearsney: (from left) Brett (son of
Stephen du Toit, 1974), Rigby (son of David
Clark, 1974), Guy (son of Stephen du Toit,
1974), Josh (son of David Attenborough,
1974), Daniel (son of Jonathan Pons, 1980)
and Neil (son of Michael Lillelund, 1975).
t is exactly 60 years since Halley Stott
(1927, Old Kearsney) founded The Valley
Trust, a concept so radical at the time
that he had difficulty in persuading others
to support his proposals. Unperturbed, he
used his own resources to purchase 150
acres of mountainous land in the Valley
of a Thousand Hills. The Trust remains
a remarkable socio-medical project for
the promotion of health, which combines
practical approaches to nutrition and
medical care.
PROFESSOR
NIGEL STOTT
F
ollowing in his father’s medical and
community-focussed footsteps, Halley’s
son Nigel (1957, Finningley) was
awarded a CBE for his services to primary
care and general practice medicine in the
United Kingdom. He has now retired and
lives in Swansea, Wales.
The citation read at the ceremony said John’s passion for education, justice and
democracy could be seen not only in his writings but also in the activism that
characterised his life. During the 1980s he was in exile in Tanzania, working as a staff
member of the Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College, where he taught history and
English, was head of Social Science department as well as deputy vice-principal of the
College.
Tony is preparing for his 40th reunion next
year with fellow Old Boys Dave Pearse
and Dave Attenborough.
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Kearsney LHC Sharks Medical Centre banner advert Oct 2013
NOTABLE ALUMNI
HOPE SPRINGS
NOTABLE ALUMNI
MATT MOFFATT
H
eart transplant recipient Matt Moffat (2003,
Sheffield) participated in the 2013 World
Transplant Games held in Durban during
August, which attracted 2 500 participants from 55
countries.
Matt said the Games created awareness for potential
donors that recipients could lead full lives after
transplantation; motivated recipients to maintain an
active and healthy lifestyle; and gave hope to those
waiting for transplants.
Whilst still at school Matt contracted the Coxsackie
virus, resulting in his requiring a transplant. Although
by his own admission he was not particularly sporty at
school, he won medals in Durban; and a gold medal in
the 50m freestyle race at the 2011 Transplant Games
in Sweden.
MATT MOFFATT
GRAHAM CLARKE
A
t the age of 26, while working as a
meteorologist for the Department of
Environmental Affairs on the remote Marion
Island, Graham Clarke (1975, Pembroke) suffered a
stroke, leaving him a quadriplegic. Unable to speak,
Graham communicates by using an American computer
(a Liberator) attached to his wheelchair, which he
operates by directing a light pointer attached to a cap
on his head.
He is a member of the Quadriplegic Association of
South Africa and is involved with the development of
eye/voice technology, assisting disabled people across
the world via email.
GRAHAM CLARKE
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Notable Alumni
AUTHORS
NOTABLE FELLOWS
K
earsney is one of a hundred Allan
Gray Circle of Excellence schools
which meet annually to focus on
excellence in our schools. The 2013
conference was held in Cape Town
with the theme being “From Excellence
to Influence: Your school as an
entrepreneurial pipeline”. Principals
were exposed to the vision of the
Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the
significant opportunity offered to pupils
through the Allan Gray Fellowship.
Kearsney has one graduate Old Boy
Blaise Dobson (2006, Sheffield), and
two Old Boys Dom Koenig (2011,
Finningley), son of KCOB Jean-Claude
Koenig (1981), and Phakamani Zulu
(2011, Pembroke) currently on the
programme. This year Tom Hudson
(2013, Finningley) has reached the
final selection and will hopefully
become Kearsney’s fourth Allan Gray
Fellow. Significant opportunities
for professional development and
networking are available to successful
students.
Candidates are selected for their
exceptional intelligence, particularly in
Mathematics, superb communication
skills and innate ability to ‘think out of
the box’. Once formal education is
complete, the Foundation encourages
work experience that compliments
personal passion, purpose and skills
development, so that its Fellows move
into areas of influence where they
will effect lasting change and positive
impact.
The Foundation believes that high
impact entrepreneurial leaders will
dramatically contribute to positive
economic, social and political change.
Tony Leon and Elwyn van den Aardweg with Graham at the
Cape Town branch Survivor lunch (August 2013)
Kearsney is privileged and proud to be
a member of this group of schools.
Douglas Livingstone (1949)
ACADEMICS
For the full list of Kearsney’s
Notable Alumni, read about
highlighted Alumni and nominate
candidates.
Poet and author Prof David Hall (1952)
Ian MacGregor (1952)
Prof John Pampallis (1966)
Dr Pat Ryan (1955)
Prof John Simpson (1960)
Leader in alternative energy at the University of London
Director of Smithsonian, Canadian Geological Survey
Special advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
Geologist who discovered the biggest mineral deposit in SA Head of School of Business, UCT
ARTISTS & ENTERTAINERS
Alan (Mandell) Dell (1941)
Kevin Harris (1967)
Kendrew Lascelles (1951)
Peter Pharoah (1986)
Terence Reis (1980)
Robin Townshend (1960)
BUSINESSMEN
KCweb
Grammy Award winning broadcaster
Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker
Author, film writer and producer
Fine artist
Lead guitarist of The Straits, replacing Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler
Landscape artist in oils and watercolour Luke Bailes (1973)
Richard Barrow (1975)
Leif Gjestland (1950)
John S Lacey (1960)
Andile Mazwai (1989)
Anthony R Melman (1964)
John Perkins (1964)
Gordon Schachat (1969)
Peter Simkins (1954)
Captain Nick Sloane (1978) A B Theunissen (1931)
Owner of Singita Game Reserves
Owner and CEO of Barrows Group
Businessman and philanthropist
CEO and president of the Oshawa Group
Past CEO of Barnard Jacobs Mellet
Top Canadian businessman and philanthropist
MD of Investec (UK)
Businessman and philanthropist
Past senior partner of law firm Deneys Reitz
Senior salvage master
CEO of VW South Africa and Total Oil SA HEROES Graham Clarke (1975)
Keith Lewis (1956)
Matt Moffatt (2003)
Nkululeka Skweyiya (1986)
Paul Whiley (1985)
MEDICINE
Dr John Couper (1942)
Dr Colin Didcott (1941-1945)
Prof Michael Hall (1953)
Prof Henry J Markram (1980)
Dr Jonathan Pons (1980)
Prof Martin Shelton (1949)
Dr Halley Stott (1927)
Prof Nigel Stott (1957)
POLITICIANS
Anesthesiologist
Invented the Self-Expanding Stent or the Didcott Dilator
UCLA Medical Centre and Philanthropist
Founder of the Brain Mind Institute
Ophthalmologist who runs Good Shepherd Hospital, Swaziland
Professor of Gynaecology UCT
Founder of the Valley Trust Awarded the CBE for Services to Medicine
Tony Leon (1974)
Sir Ian McLeod (1942)
RELIGION
Quadriplegic who developed eye/voice technology
Drowned in vain trying to save a man caught in a flood Swam at Transplant Olympics (Heart Transplant)
Campaigner for equal rights in sport
Honoris Crux Gold decoration medal for saving 360 people
Founder of the Democratic Alliance
Chairman of the party conference for Margaret Thatcher Rev Dr Edgar Wilkinson (1927) President of the conference of the Methodist Church of SA SPORTSMEN (abbreviated)
John Alcock (1973)
Bradley Barritt (2004)
Chad Bowes (2010) Trevor Halstead (1994)
Andrew Hudson (1982)
Justin King (1993)
Jonathan Lowe (1957)
Wayne Madsen (2001)
Mike Miller (1955)
Harry Newton Walker (1945)
Damien Roberts (1995)
Matt Stevens (2001)
Kearsney’s first Olympic medallist
Sharks, England and British & Irish Lions rugby player
SA U19 World Cup Cricket Captain
Springbok rugby player
Springbok cricket player
Springbok hockey player
Kearsney’s first hockey Springbok
Springbok hockey player
Springbok polo player
Kearsney’s first Springbok rugby player
World ranked tennis singles and doubles player (1994)
Sharks, England and British & Irish Lions rugby player
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SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL NEWS
ACADEMICS
Mathematics
Harmony Gold Mathematics Olympiad –
5 in the KZN top 100 (seniors):
Yi Ding, Wesley Green, Myles Lundall,
Vaughn Pears, Kgomotso Tshabalala
3 in KZN top 100 Juniors:
David Comrie, Stuart McCleave and
Keiran Smith
English
De Beers English Olympiad:
Three awarded golf certificates –
Thomas Hudson, Vaughn Pears and
Ivan Crockart
Speech Day 2013 Dux Proximate Greg Royston, head Elwyn van den Aardweg, guest speaker
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman from Gift of the Givers, best allrounder Vaughan Pears & Dux Edwin Bunge.
Annual Academic Awards
33% of matric boys received Academic
awards (aggregate over 75%)
13 boys received Academic Honours
Cum Laude (aggregate over 86%)
11 were awarded Academic Honours
(aggregate of 80-85%)
18 were awarded Academic Colours
(aggregate of 75-79%)
Daniel du Preez and Jean-Luc du Preez, SA Schools Rugby
Hockey
SA U18 – Nqobile Ntuli, Ryan Wallace
SA U16 – Ru Baker
(Son of Andrew Baker, 1979)
29 boys selected to the KZN U14, U16 and
U18 teams
SPORT
41 Kearsney boys were selected to
represent KZN
15 to represent South Africa in various
age groups across the sports codes
Action Cricket
KZN - Luke de Vlieg
Badminton
SA U15 (ranked number 1) Brandon Nel
Baseball
KZN U18 & KZN U16 Cameron Lee
Canoeing
SA U18 K4 – Rory McNeill
Cross Country
KZN League – Daniel Taylor
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Mountain Biking
KZN Cricket Union Awards from Left: , Kyle Abbott, Tristan Tedder, James Tedder and
Craig Kirsten.
SA U18 – Carlo Marzoppi
SA Downhill Mountain Bike Cup Series –
Christopher Cartright (placed 2nd in series
& 1st in KZN)
Cricket
Rugby
KZN U17 Cricketer of the Year –
Tristan Tedder (Son of Bruce Tedder, 1992)
KZN U15 Cricketer of the Year –
James Tedder (Son of Clive Tedder, 1985)
KZN U19 – Ryan Wallace, Tyler Smith
KZN U17 – Tristan Tedder (captain)
KZN U15 – Lindo Nkabinde, James Stamatis
(Son of Arthur Stamatis, 1988),
Joss Morgan, Matthew Lees
KZN Mynahs – Robert McGrath
DRSU Youth Rugby
U14 – Angelo Dos Reis
Fishing
SA U18 Stuart Jones (ranked 3rd overall at
The Bass Fishing World Champs)
KZN Fly Fishing – Christian Calliontzis
Golf
SA Schools – Greg McKay & James Kennedy
KZN Men’s Open – Greg Royston
KZN U23 – Greg Royston
KZN Schools champion – James Kennedy
KZN Schools A – James Kennedy and
Greg McKay
KZN Schools B – Keaton Slatter
SA Schools – Daniel du Preez and
Jean-Luc du Preez
KZN U18 – Daniel du Preez,
Jean-Luc du Preez, Chris Lines,
Jordan Meaker, Matthew Reece-Edwards,
Ayron Schramm, Tristan Tedder, Tijde Visser
Sharks U19 – Ayron Schramm
SA Men’s Polocrosse
Stefan Harris
SA Optimist Sailing Champs
Billy Ntuli, U18 SA Hockey
Soccer
KZN Invitation U19A – James Burns
and Thomas Host
KZN Invitation U19B - Neo Mthembu
Squash
CULTURAL
Choir
Awarded Best Boys’ Choir at the ATKV
Applous National Choir Competition
KZN U16A – Callix Gray
KZN U14B – Matthew du Toit
(Son of Pierre du Toit, 1987)
Singing
Tennis
COMMUNITY SERVICE
KZN U19A – Dale Sandy
KZN U15A – Brad Porteous
KZN U15B – Mihir Singh
Triathlon
KZN U19 - Joshua Brown
Water Polo
SA U18 – Julian Lewis
KZN Currie Cup Squad –
Ryan van der Waal
KZN U19 – Julian Lewis
KZN U16 – Chase Dunnett (non-travelling
reserve) (Son of PJ Dunnett, 1984)
KZN U15 – Luke Croshaw
Idols SA – Jonathan Johansen (top 16)
Kearsney has an extensive community
service programme which affords each boy
the opportunity to serve and contribute
to the community. The values instilled &
lessons learned by this service to others are
timeless and their commitment and passion
saw the boys dedicate 9 848 hours to
community service in the first three terms
of 2013.
Ross Gaughran (placed 18th out of
78 sailors)
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SCHOOL NEWS
SCHOOL NEWS
TOP of the Class
We aim to develop the whole man, providing a balanced education in
every respect. It is remarkable what can be achieved when young men
are brought up in a disciplined environment and are motivated to succeed.
They relish a challenge.
K
earsney’s incredibly high academic
standard was once again highlighted
at the 2013 Speech Day and Prize
Giving, with one third of Matric boys
achieving academic colours and honours
(for an aggregate of over 75 percent).
Thirteen of the Class of 2013 were
awarded Honours Cum Laude, for an
average of over 86%. The school looks
forward to this group of boys emulating
the successes of their predecessors in the
Matric finals and wishes them well.
candidates. Only one other independent
school in SA matched this achievement.
Kearsney’s reputation for Maths and
Science excellence was enhanced with
a remarkable 48% of those who wrote
Mathematics obtaining distinctions and 38%
distinctions in Science.
Headmaster Elwyn van den Aardweg
said the academic results mirrored
equally outstanding sporting and cultural
achievements.
The 2012 IEB matric results saw Kearsney
as the only independent school in KZN
achieve six pupils in the country’s top 78
Operating in a
GLOBAL ECONOMY
K
earsney will be one of the first nonChinese schools within South Africa to
offer boys the opportunity of studying
Mandarin Chinese, to assist them to operate
in a global economy.
The school has entered into a partnership
with the HanBan Confucius Institute in
China to establish a Confucius Classroom,
where Mandarin Chinese will be taught as
part of the academic programme. From
2014 the Institute will sponsor a Chinese
teacher to take up a two-year residential
contract at Kearsney.
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HEADS OF SCHOOL
I
n an unusual twist, Kearsney’s 2014 head
and deputy head prefects are cousins
Stephen and Tristan Tedder. They are
the fourth generation of Tedders with a
Kearsney connection: great-grandfather
Lawrence taught at the school from 19461963. Grandfather Robin (1956) had
four sons: Stephen (1981, now deceased);
former head boy Clive (1985, whose son
James is in Grade 10), Roger (1987) whose
son Stephen is head prefect, and Bruce
(1992) whose son Tristan is deputy head
prefect and whose younger son Torin is in
Grade 8.
From left: Roger (1987), Stephen (2014),
Bruce (1992) and Tristan (2014) Tedder.
Stars In EDUCATION
Mr Zungu was honoured for the work he does in the community, particularly relating
to outreach work and the passion for service which he instils in the boys.
M
anzini Zungu, Kearsney Maths and Zulu teacher and
Master in Charge of Community Service, has been
awarded a top three place in the national ‘2013 Stars
in Education’ initiative. He was nominated for the work he
does in the community, particularly relating to outreach work
and the passion for service which he instils in the boys.
The only KZN teacher who was in the top three, the award
was announced to coincide with World Teachers Day
in October. The organisers said Kearsney’s remarkable
community service programme was far beyond what other
schools did, and they were impressed at the involvement of
the boys in outreach programmes.
Mr Zungu’s prize of R10 000 followed the announcement that
two matric boys, Edwin Bunge and Greg Keal, won R50 000 in
a national Rage for Good fund-raising competition entered by
thousands of young South Africans. The financial beneficiary of
both awards was Makaphutu Children’s Village in the Valley of
a Thousand Hills, home to 48 vulnerable children and orphans,
which also acts as a community outreach hub supporting the
adjoining HIV/Aids-affected community.
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Edwin Bunge (left) & Greg Keal with children from Makaphutu
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RUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUND
An EXCELLENT Year
T
his year the 1st XV recorded one of the most successful
seasons in the history of Kearsney College, in which they
played 14 and lost only one game - to Paarl Gymasium at
the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. At the end of the season,
Kearsney was recognised as the top KZN team at the annual
Traditional Rugby Schools Awards ceremony held at the Salt Rock
Hotel and strongly supported by the Dolphin Coast branch.
Eight players were called up for the KZN U18 Craven Week
team and, for the second consecutive year, twin brothers Daniel
and Jean-Luc du Preez were selected for the SA Schools team.
RUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUND
A Legacy of
EXCELLENCE
W
hen Brad Barritt (2004, Pembroke) and Matt Stevens
(2001, Gillingham) toured Australia with the Lions
earlier this year, it was believed to be the first time
ever that two players from the same school outside the United
Kingdom formed part of a British and Irish Lions squad at the
same time.
Brad and Matt have given the school a framed jersey, signed
by every member of the Lions team. It has been hung in the
Greyhound Pavilion, together with jerseys from Kearsney’s other
international rugby representatives.
EXPANSION of Medwood Grandstand
T
o date Old Boys have raised R550 000 towards the cost of expanding the
CO Medworth grandstand in order to increase seating and roof coverage.
The grandstand, which opened in 1970, remains the prime seating location on The Stott
field, the proud venue of many exciting fixtures, including the Kearsney Easter Rugby
Festival. Work has already commenced in an effort to be ready for the 2014 event.
Please support Campaign Chairman Dr Graeme Shuker reach the R1,4 million target.
Enquiries to foundation@ kearsney.com
KEARSNEY EASTER
RUGBY FESTIVAL 2O13
T
he 2013 Festival lived up to expectations and delivered thrilling rugby from
some of the country’s top schoolboy rugby teams.
Adding to the festival’s status and the delight of players, World Cup referee
Craig Joubert and Super Rugby ref Stuart Berry blew some of the games.
The festival was well supported by capacity crowds who enjoyed a high standard of
competitive running rugby. It was a successful event for organisers and new headline
sponsor Standard Bank, in the first of its four-year festival sponsorship, as well as
Illovo Sugar South Africa, The Sharks Academy and other valued sponsors.
2014 EASTER RUGBY
17-21 April
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Kearsney’s former 1st XV captain Brad Barritt handed over a signed British and Irish Lions jersey to Dr Graeme Shuker (left) and Barend
Steyn, current 1st XV coach. It was a particularly sentimental occasion for Barend, as he coached Brad and Matt Stevens during their 1st team
seasons at the school.
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Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies)
Dale College
Glenwood High School
Grey College (Bloem)
Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen
Hoërskool Framesby
Hoërskool Monument
Hoërskool Nico Malan
HTS Middleburg
Kearsney College
Selborne College
Westville Boys’ High
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RUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUND
RUGBY UPDATE & KCOB RUGBY FUND
For whom the
BELL TOLLS
K
earsney held a special ceremony
during May to mark the end of what
had become an institution – the
historic annual Old Crocks rugby match,
played between former Springbok and
provincial players and the Kearsney College
1st XV.
New SA Rugby Board legislation prohibits
matches between players of different age
groups, in an effort to reduce injuries in the
game.
The Old Crocks game has been played for
81 unbroken years, with 35 ex-Springboks
and 24 former Natal captains having
taken to The Stott, to demonstrate the
tactics and style for which they were once
revered.
Players from the Old Crocks and Kearsney
1st XV who played in the historic final fixture
in 2012.
Keeping the TRADITION ALIVE
O
ld Boys are encouraged to assist Kearsney attract and retain sporting talent by
giving to the KCOB Rugby Fund via a monthly debit order. 70% of the debit
will be awarded to a current bursary and 30% invested to build the endowed
rugby fund. Individual and corporate donations are tax deductible in SA, UK and the
USA.
KCweb
Read more and follow progress on the Foundation page under Special Projects, KCOB Rugby Fund
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
To all our valued supporters of the KCOB Rugby Fund
LEAD CLASS: Class of 1993 (tied with 1998, but 1993 is ahead in Rand value)
TIED 1st: Class of 1993
Anthony Brown (1993, Gillingham)
Doug Carmody (1993, Gillingham)
Tyrone Francke, Bibs & Bobs (1993,
Pembroke)
Dean Franz, Bibs & Bobs (1993, Gillingham)
Mike Hulland (1993, Gillingham)
Jason Legassick (1993, Gillingham)
TIED 1st: Class of 1998
Nick Keary (1998, Sheffield)
Renzo Scribante (1998, Sheffield)
Nick Shaw (1998, Sheffield)
Kurt Tyack (1998, Finningley)
Dean Veale (1998, Pembroke)
Waldi Wepener (1998, Gillingham)
2nd: Class of 2005
Arthur Bertram (2005, Pembroke)
Mark Goosen (2005, Pembroke)
Eric Ngoie (2005, Finningley)
JP Robert (2005, Sheffield)
Jason Russell (2005 Sheffield)
VALUED SUPPORTERS (by year)
Barry Milstead (1967, Finningley)
Dave Pearse (1974, Finningley)
Mark Stockil (1973, Finningley)
Rene du Toit (1978, Finningley)
James Baker (1981, Finningley)
Jean-Claude Koenig (1981, Finningley)
Grant Coppin (1983, Pembroke)
Guy Hopkins (1983, Finningley)
Anton Maybery (1983, Gillingham)
Jeremy Nel (1987, Pembroke)
Greg Wood (1988, Pembroke)
Andy de Oliveira (1989, Finningley)
Paul Potter (1989, Finningley)
Ryan Ambler-Smith (1981, Finningley)
Jason Cumming (1992, Gillingham)
Mike Hind (1992, Pembroke)
Jason Liebenberg (1992, Gillingham)
Nico Breedt (1997, Pembroke)
Matt Copeland (1997, Gillingham)
Gregg Franz (1997, Gillingham)
Warren Verbaan (1997, Finningley)
Nathan Barrow (2002, Pembroke)
Jonathan Hotz (2002, Finningley)
Kieron Thwaites (2002, Gillingham)
Chris Mayers (2003, Gillingham)
Matthew Needham (2003, Gillingham)
John Walters (2003, Sheffield)
Brett Johnson (2006, Pembroke)
Michael Walters (2006, Sheffield)
Michael Ferreira (Parent)
Sebastian Pau,
currently in Grade
10, is the recipient
of the first bursary
from this initiative.
He is photographed
with Doug Carmody
(1993, Gillingham)
who is driving the
campaign together
with the KCOB
Rugby Committee,
chaired by Dave
Pearse (1974,
Kearsney Trustee).
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FACES IN PLACES
Gauteng evening (6 February): Ross Arde (2004), Steve Meyer (2002),
Steven Edwards (2006), Lizwe Siwisa (2004).
Open Weekend (16 March): Watching Rugby vs Glenwood:
Jeremy Nel (1987), Guy Stone (1987), Mike Falkson (Westville
Boys’ High), Doug Carmody (1993).
23 November 2012: For the first time in the Old Cricks history the weather was perfect from beginning to end. No rain. No mist. Just warm
sunshine and many Magnificent Mo’s. And the Old Cricks beat the Kearsney 1st X1 by 19 runs.
Old Cricks: Byron Parton (1997) KZN U19, Ricardo Gouveia (2007) SA Schools, Jason Lacon-Allin (2010) KZN U19, Benji Hector (C) (1997)
Natal Schools Captain and Senior Provincial, Mark Airey (2011) SA Colts, Dave Agar (2008) KZN U19, Travis Edy (2009) KC 1st XI, Ant Hall
(1983) KC 1st XI, Dave Wise (1991) KC 1st XI, Tim Wise (1995) KC 1st XI, Richard Pentecost (2010) KZN U19
Kearsney 1st X1: Simon Hudson (2012), Travis Pears (2012), Ryan Wallace (2013) KZN U17 Captain, James Lambert (2012) KZN U19, Tyler
Smith (2013) KZN U19, Craig Kirsten (C) (2012) SA Schools and SA U19, Ryan Hawke (2012) KZN U17, Matthew Whitelaw (VC) (2012),
Jordan Gregory (2013) KZN U17, Sean Kelly (2012), Walter Jordaan (2012) Kingsmead Mynahs.
Durban breakfast (16 May): Sven Lutz (1988), Doug Carmody (1993),
Dave Hind (1966), Pete Campion (1979).
Zululand dinner (9 October): Kevin Dicks (1985), Allan Lawrie (1982),
Gavin Dickson (1982), Quentin Beningfield (1974).
Founders 2013: Michael (1953) and Jill Hall.
Zululand dinner: John Nightingale (1967) with
Joy Mills-Hackmann.
UK dinner (3 October): Scott Power
(1999), Kevin Eggers (1998), Lloyd
Becker (2000), Rich Fraser (1999).
UK Golf Group (21 September): Gezi Hickman (1999),
Rich Fraser (1999), Tim Philippou (2001), Grant Wilks (2000),
Darren Adkins (2001), Ian Bester (2001), Mark Prinsloo
(1995), Tyrone Schiefner (2001), Tyrone Jansen (1999),
Ross Dow (2000), Dale Parker (1996), Warren Borgen (2000),
Paul Bryan (1988), Rich Howie (2000).
Cape Town dinner, Class
of 2010 (8 August):
Back Row: Darren Nunes,
Jason Edmunds, Warren
Seals, Gareth Dahl,
Philip Steenkamp, Roan
McCabe, Matt Cilliers,
Richard Scott-Martin.
Front Row: Xolani Xulu,
Shane McClellend and
Kagiso Segole.
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FOUNDERS
FOUNDERS
FOUNDERS Weekend
60 YEARS LATER …
Old Boys return to the Hill
Reunion of the Class of ’53
F
ounders is a special time for Old Boys and all at the College. It is a time to celebrate
reunions, reconnect with classmates and reflect on generations of Old Boys, supporters
and staff who have contributed to Kearsney’s legacy and traditions.
REUNION RECORD BREAKERS
• Congratulations to the Class of 2008.
Thirty-four returned for their 5th reunion,
breaking the Class of 2005 record of 22
men attending three years ago.
• 58 men from the Class of 2003 returned
for their 10th reunion. They break the
record held by the Class of 1998 set in
2008 when 43 attended their reunion.
• The Class of 1963 were inducted as
Survivors on their 50th reunion and set a
new record with 30 men attending. The
previous record holders were the Class
of 1960 (18 attended in 2010).
Top: Jim (1958) & Mairad Panton
Middle: Gavin (1967) &
Mark Bester (2003).
Below Left: Headmaster
Elwyn van den Aardweg with
three generations of Barkers, Todd
(2017), Gary (1979) & Denis
(1946).
Below Right: Three generations
of Shukers: Bruce (1978), Craig
(2007) & Graeme (1948).
MATRIC CLASS OF 1953
4th Row: John Leigh, Denis Hopewell, Roger Ramseyer, Robin Tyler,
Doug Spink; 3rd Row: Len Slater, Peter Haley, John Milne, Bert
Smith, Michael Hall, Terry Downard; 2nd Row: Gus Munich, Neil
More, Peter Bowman, Roger Lindsay, Brian von Sorgenfrei, Ken Eddy,
Richard Tolken, John Bradshaw; Seated: Tony Doidge, Colin Carelse,
David Lowe, Max Oram, John Sproson, Frank Porrill, John Newlands;
Not pictured: Barry Haley, Julian Carter.
(those highlighted attended their 60th reunion)
Grandads,
Dads & Lads.
THE CLASS OF 1953
Nine men from the Class of 1953 returned
for their 60th reunion over Founders
Weekend.
SIR LIEGE HULETT AWARD
D
uring the Founders Day Assembly
the Headmaster presented the Sir
Liege Hulett Award to Prof Michael
Hall (1953, Gillingham) and posthumously
to his brother Prof David Hall (1952,
Gillingham) for their significant contributions
to Kearsney College. The Sir Liege Hulett
Award is a hand-blown glass orb, presented
to acknowledge the contribution of
Kearsney’s major donors to the betterment
of the world through their support of the
work of Kearsney College.
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Michael Hall’s photo of the Class of ’53 taken at The Swiss Cheese Farm, from left:
Doreen and Richard Tolken, Ailey and Denis Hopewell, Michael Hall, Tony Doidge,
Terence Downard (kneeling), Deidre and Peter Haley, Dot Downard, Gus Munnich.
In 1999, Michael and David jointly
contributed funds to establish a new
Biology laboratory, which is still in use
today. Thereafter Michael pledged further
funds for the development of the Biology
department.
acres of land which started the David Hall
Conservancy. Michael has supported the
Conservancy in recent times, contributing
to the costs of the track which has made
the Conservancy accessible to trail walkers,
runners and cyclists.
It was David who introduced the concept of
a Class Fund. He inspired the Class of 1952
to contribute to a fund, to which he was a
major contributor himself. Today this fund
supports a current boy’s bursary and will do
so for future generations. David’s last public
act, just a month before he died of cancer,
was to purchase and donate the initial ten
Michael continues to regularly provide
support to Kearsney and in 2012
contributed to the improvement of the
sound and lighting in the Henderson Hall.
Another significant contribution from
Michael has been the establishment in 2012
of the Green Fund at Kearsney, which has
been branded eKCo-Kearsney.
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FOUNDERS
FOUNDERS
50 YEARS LATER …
A Record Gathering of the Class of ’63
T
he worn out expressions of “time not
being kind to our appearance” and
that “gravity does affect the physique”
are to some extent true; but in respect of
memories of the years at Botha’s Hill - these
seem as vivid as ever.
The wonderful thing about the passing of
time is that only the good times are most
colourfully recalled; those less agreeable
experiences are generally expunged.
These characteristics were no different for
the Class of ’63 that attended this year’s
Founders weekend at Kearsney, 50 years
after departing Botha’s Hill. We reminded
one another of deeds long forgotten and
complimented one another on our apparent good health. And surprisingly we all
seemed to recognise one another.
The event was superbly supported. Our
original complement in 1963 numbered 62.
Sadly eight of this number are no longer
with us, but of the remaining 54, the event
conveners managed to contact 45. Of
these, 31 attended the gathering and apologies were received from 14 – 10 of whom
live abroad. Special mention must be made
of those who travelled from the USA and
Australia to be present - an immense commitment and hugely appreciated.
of IBM’s software that was subsequently
adopted by the parent company in the US.
Of the more unusual occupations – one of
our number (who probably got an “A” for
English) apparently travels the South Pacific
islands teaching the “locals” to speak English!
He mentioned that his life has not been too
pressured!
A more interesting observation is what did
Kearsney help deliver into society – how
have the Class of ’63 fared over the past 50
years?
Impressions of the Kearsney of 2013
The majority submitted short biographies
on their five decades and in a few words,
there’s width of expertise sufficient to run
a small country! Celebrated academics,
specialist physicians, accountants, farmers,
architects, stock brokers, entrepreneurs,
CEO’s, engineers and boat builders… not
to mention a “guided missile designer” (this
man also invented the RAF’s fighter pilots
head-gear electronics), and the author
The schoolboy of today is blessed with an
enviable environment. The infrastructure
and facilities, the variety of choice, and a
notable ethos focused on achievement,
provides a foundation few schools in SA can
match.
As past pupils, the Class of ’63 is certainly
proud to say “we are Kearsney Old Boys”.
Above left: Kearsney golf winners
(14 June): Gareth Collingwood (1997),
Darren Clark (1997), Benji Hector (1997).
Above: Class of 2003.
Far left: Kearsney Ambassador, retired
Judge Vuka Tshabalala, pictured with his
daughter-in-law, Dr Nozuko Mkabayi,
had four sons at Kearsney. His grandson
Ntinga Tshabalala joined Kearsney in
2013 and is the son of the late Ayanda
Tshabalala (1985).
Left: Barrows men: Eric Ngoei (2005),
Lucien d’Avice (1988), Craig Kidgell (2005).
Lorne Maclaine
1963 Class Convenor (Gillingham)
Left:
Participants in
the ‘50th‘
hockey match.
Below:
The Founders
Weekend Victory
Circle after
Kearsney beat
Hilton College
34-9.
Above: Survivors from 1962 at formal dinner: Left to right: Lawrence Feinberg, Martin Wood, Jim van den Berg, Eugene Von Maltitz, John Shire, Gunther Beier,
Thomas Beckett, Barry Todd, Ashley Lowenstein Below: 1963 Survivor tour group
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SURVIVOR TIMES
SURVIVOR TIMES
IN MEMORY
We remember KCOB members who have died during the period October 2012 to October 2013
KCweb Full listing and tributes on Old Boys | Trbutes. Please send death notices and tributes to oldboys@kearsney.com
It is with regret that we notify you of the following deaths. Our sincere condolences to
their families and friends.
Raymond Brand
Alan Delport Alan McKeown Mrs Pat Comins Neville de Jongh Mrs Pixy Milbank Paul Bland van den Berg Roy Duff - Richardson Alain Ndeko Dr George Raymond Slatter Arthur Wood John Davey Chris Dukes Alan Henochsberg Gavin Bissett Richard (Tich) Taylor Douglas Evans Owen Putterill Manuel Cardiga
Arthur (Tiny) Doidge Cliff Walters Hadyn Daykin David Smart
Kenneth Gamble Derek Campbell William Blankley
Jon Cole-Edwardes Anthony Morgan
(Finningley 1947)
(Pembroke 1965) (Gillingham 1956)
(Honorary KCOB & Donor) (Pembroke 1957) (KC Secretary 1958-1988) (Pembroke 1963)
(Pembroke 1967) (Kearsney Staff 2009 - 2013)
(Gillingham 1945) (Old Kearsney 1932) (Gillingham 1944) (Gillingham 1955) (Gillingham 1944) (Finningley 1957) (Gillingham 1947) (Pembroke 1961) (Gillingham 1946)
(Pembroke 1965) (Finningley 1941) (Past Staff 1979 - 1981) (Pembroke 1963) (Gillingham 1960) (Finningley 1964) (Unknown 1947) (Unknown 1970) (Gillingham 1997) (Pembroke 1968) TRIBUTES
Alan McKeown
Gillingham 1956
A
lan passed away on 16 December
2012, finally losing his long battle with
cancer.
Alan is maybe best remembered by his
contemporaries as strutting his stuff as the
baton-twirling drum major at the head of
KC’s Cadet Marching Band. He had come
to Kearsney from Germiston, and after
matric moved down to Port Elizabeth
where he served a full apprenticeship with
General Motors (Vauxhall). In fact, he spent
his entire, 39-year long working life in the
employ of GM, including stints in England,
Europe and a lengthy spell in Belfast in
Ireland, where he met and married Audrey.
His last assignment and then their retirement
years were spent in Johannesburg. His
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5 October 2012
12 December 2012
16 December 2012
21 December 2012
8 January 2013
13 January 2013
31 January 2013
1 February 2013
2 February 2013
9 February 2013
22 February 2013
25 February 2013
May 2013
22 May 2013
13 June 2013
26 June 2013
30 June 2013
24 July 2013
29 July 2013
12 August 2013
August 2013
3 August 2013
8 August 2013
1 September 2013
8 September 2013
8 September 2013
25 September 2013
4 October 2013
mobility and quality of life these past few
years was not good, but he made the miles
to join four other Johannesburg survivors
of the Class of 56 for a reunion lunch in
Rosebank in September 2011.
Alan is survived by his wife Audrey and
their son Michael.
by Derryck Black
Gillingham 1956
Paul Bland van den Berg
Pembroke 1963
P
aul, my dear husband, died on January
31 this year when he succumbed to
muscular dystrophy with which he was
burdened for many years.
He left Kearsney in 1963 and went on to
study Veterinary Science and I quote from
one his colleagues who spoke at his funeral.
fight and had so much faith and trust in our
Lord. He did very well and in April 2012 he
proudly walked daughter Lauren down the
aisle. Sadly his health deteriorated rapidly in
January 2013 and he silently slipped away
on 1 February.
“I had the significant privilege of being a
member of Paul’s Onderstepoort class
which graduated in 1968. In our final year
Paul’s academic acumen prevailed and
he received the prestigious Sir Arnold
Theiler Award for academic excellence. He
completed his MMedVet (Med) degree in
1978 and then migrated to the USA where
he achieved a PhD and became board
certified as a Diplomat of the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He
then returned to Onderstepoort in 1982
where he became Professor and Head
of the Department of Medicine and then
the Deputy Dean and finally the Director
of Clinical Services. He performed these
duties with dedication, enthusiasm, dignity
and skill despite the debilitating effects of
muscular dystrophy. He is the ultimate
example of courage and determination.
D
Veterinarians from all over the world
have contacted me to express their
intense sadness in the passing of Paul.
He was to many the finest lecturer they
had encountered in their studies and the
most formative academic and clinician. A
profound friend, a philosophical personality,
he was admired and respected by all who
knew him. A gentle giant amongst men.”
Almost 60 years ago Doug and I were
allocated beds next to each other on our
arrival at Junior House at Kearsney. Doug
instantly made me feel very welcome
and we soon became fast friends. Our
friendship extended beyond school through
regular invitations from his family for me to
spend our school holidays together on the
Evans farm in Upper Tongaat.
He married Pam in 1973 and had two
children Timothy and Gillian. He and Pam
retired in 2008 to their special home on
the hill in Old Belvedere, Knysna.
After leaving Kearsney Doug could not wait
to go farming. In the beginning there were
good years and there were some not so
good years, but Doug had his wife Penny
with his girls by his side and together they
persevered with great determination and
hard work to develop the farm into the
successful enterprise it is today.
by Pam Bland
Roy William Duff-Richardson
Pembroke 1967
R
oy was a devoted family man and a funloving son, brother and uncle; married
to Bev his cherished wife of 39 years and
father to Philippa and Lauren. The family
emigrated to Brisbane, Australia in 1987
where he was a hard-working, successful
and well respected electrical engineer and
businessman.
He was very involved and supportive in the
church and gave of himself unconditionally.
In the last months of 2011 Roy became
unwell, and early in January 2012 he was
diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. He
went through months of chemo and
radiation and put up a very courageous
He leaves his wife Bev, daughters Philippa
and Lauren, plus his frail parents both well
into their 90’s, and his sisters, Cheryl and
Noela.
He will be sadly missed and will always be
forever in our hearts.
by Roy’s sisters, Cheryl and Noela.
Douglas Llewellyn Bateman Evans
Pembroke 1961
oug died peacefully on 30 June 2013
on his farm in the Tala Valley, KZN.
HONOURING OLD BOYS
Colin Downie, the late Owen Clarkson & Ray Wicks
T
wo Kearsney College Old Boys,
Colin Downie (Finningley 1957) and
Owen Clarkson (Gillingham 1947),
volunteered their services to the College
to establish an Archives and a Museum;
first accommodated in two rooms of what
is now Hockey House, and later moved
rooms at the back of the Henderson Hall,
where they were joined by another Old
Boy, Ray Wicks (Finningley 1949).
They were faced with volumes of
documents and photographs which had
been stored for many years in unmarked
boxes.
They have spent much time, over many
years on Monday and Thursday mornings,
identifying documents, cataloguing these
and putting them in chronological order.
All the photographs of the 1st. rugby,
cricket and hockey teams, including names
of all the players, have been framed and
placed in the Greyhound, Cricket Pavilion
and Hockey House.
All these photographs, together with 1st
team photographs of all other sports,
school houses, prefects and other historic
photographs have been or are being
catalogued and duplicated for eventual
storage on microfilm.
They have been heavily involved in
establishing an Old Boys Data Base and
networking with Old Boys to establish as
detailed as possible a record Old Boys and
past members of staff. This has resulted
in re-establishing contact with a number
of Old Boys, many of whom have been
lost to the school, sometimes for many
decades.
They have been responsible for collecting
memorabilia sent to the school, which
they have identified and handed over
to the school for them to deal with as
appropriate.
At the 2013 Founders Day Survivor
Assembly, the Headmaster requested
Colin and Ray to be upstanding. He
publically acknowledged them for the
contributions that they and Owen have
made, and which Colin and Ray continue
to make, to the establishment of the
Archives, which will be of great benefit
to whoever is commissioned to write the
centenary history of Kearsney College.
Graeme Shuker (Finningley 1948)
Kearsney Legacy Society Chairman & Trustee
You can celebrate your time at Kearsney or remember a member of the Kearsney family by
sponsoring a named bench on campus. Pictured are: Ray Wicks, Graeme Shuker, Elwyn van den
Aardweg, Sifiso Khuzwayo and Colin Downie install a bench in memory of Owen Clarkson.
Doug should be everyone’s “role model”
for his ability to overcome adversity with
dignity and courage. He lost Penny in a
car accident and was beaten, robbed and
shot on his farm. He survived both these
tragedies with amazing fortitude and grace.
He really loved life.
He suffered a debilitating stroke some
months ago which turned out to be the
only challenge that, despite his courage, he
could not overcome. He is survived by his
loving family, Gail and his many friends.
Thank you Doug for allowing me to be
your friend, rest in peace, you will be
missed.
by John S Lacey
Finningley 1960
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TRIBUTES
WE WOULD NOT BE
HERE Without You
T
hree donor recognition awards and
societies have been established to assist
the College in maintaining cutting edge
education and opportunities.
The Sir Liege Hulett Award acknowledges
donors who have contributed gifts of
R350 000 (2013 net present value) or more
over their lifetime or through their estate.
The Kearsney Legacy Society acknowledges
donors who remembered Kearsney through
their estate.
Founders of Kearsney’s Second Century
For just R100 per month you can join the
campaign to build and strengthen Kearsney’s
financial future. You can choose to support a
cause of your choice.
Since Kearsney is a registered PBO and NPO,
all gifts are tax deductible.
A quick, easy and safe online pledge form is
available. You can also make an annual or
regular EFT or credit card payment and join
the ranks as a “Founder of Kearsney’s
Second Century”.
For more information contact the Headmaster
or Joy Mills-Hackmann, Foundation Director
on foundation@kearsney.com
KCweb
View our list of supporters on
www.kearsney.com | Kearsney Foundation |
Giving recognition
TRIBUTES
SIR LIEGE HULETT AWARD
1921 Sir J Liege Hulett
1996
Leif E Gjestland 1928
Sir Abe Bailey
Munro L Bank 1938
John J Crookes
Micawber Trust
Clement H Stott 1998
Rand Merchant Bank
Methodist Church of Tongaat Hulett Group
Southern Africa
2001
Christine Mason 1950
Kearsney College Old Memorial Trust
Boys
2005
Mzi & Khosi Kearsney College Khumalo Foundation
Parents’ Society
Philip H Moore Ray T Polkinghorne
Tak Turton Trust
1954
Albert H (Bertie) 2007
Albert & Molly
Smith
BaumannTrust
1961 Industrial Fund
2008
Epoch & Optima Harry F Oppenheimer, Trusts
Chairman
Compass Group SA
William L Henderson 2009
Gordon Schachat 1964
Jack N Hulett 2010
Priest Charitable 1968
Ray L Hulett
Trust
1975
Keith & Pat Comins David A Rennie Huletts Corporation 2011
Durban Thekweni 1980
Les M France
Educational Trust
1983
Lady Usher Memorial ISASA Mathematics
Trust
& English Programme
1986
Smartenrijk Michael Hall Swanepoel
Harry Brunskill 1996
Len & Sophia Educational & Baumann Trust
Charitable Trust
David O Hall Sara Lee (SA) (Pty)Ltd
Grant N Smith 2012
Invicta Holdings
Ken Mckenzie (Pty) Ltd
Foundation
KEARSNEY
LEGACY SOCIETY
(Date Legacy was received)
1954
1968
1973
1977
1980
1983
1986
1997
2001
2005
2006
2007
2010
2013
AH (Bertie) Smith
RH & Dorothy Matterson
Rutherford Hulett
GM (Max) & Pat Oram
Les France
Stanley G & Annelie Osler
Lady Usher
Ray L Hulett
James Kingston
David O Hall
Christine Mason
JH (Jimmy) Hopkins
Philip H Moore
Heather Redgment
John W Gafney
James H Charter
John E Farren
Pam Foster
Ian Ivan Ives
Dorothea (Thea) Reece
William M Crook
Keith C Comins
Leslie Putterill
FAREWELL to three long-serving Staff Members - 96 years’ service
F
red Cocks retires after a distinguished
career at Kearsney spanning 39 years’
service.
After one and a half years at Estcourt High
School, Fred was appointed in 1974 as a
Mathematics teacher at Kearsney.
Fred will be remembered as a highly
competent and committed rugby and
cricket coach. Under his expert guidance
from 1981 to 1990, the 1st XV developed
into a team to be reckoned with and the
1987 rugby season was probably the most
successful season until recent years.
He also saw service as 1st XI cricket coach.
His expertise in both of these sports codes
was recognised in his appointment as Natal
Schools rugby coach and Natal Schools
Under 15 cricket coach.
From 1988 until 1993 Fred served as
Housemaster of Gillingham House and, in
spite of earning the nickname ‘Wild Man’,
he is remembered for his firm but fair
discipline and his genuine interest in and
concern for the boys. He also served a spell
as Director of Post Matric.
Fred and his wife Jill’s three children, Brett,
Matthew and Hayley, were born and raised
at Kearsney.
He and Jill hope to spend the immediate
future travelling the length and breadth of
Southern Africa and may dabble in teaching,
allowing others to enjoy the wealth of their
experience.
We wish Fred all of the very best for a long,
healthy and happy retirement.
D
ave Goldhawk retires after having taught
for 28 years at Kearsney College.
“The master of pun! David is a man of words,
wit and wisdom and he will be missed: his
flawless, relevant examination English papers
and a living reference for most things classical,
grammatical and historical. Questions mundane
and academically challenging all are answered
with care and wit for David is interested in ALL
information: data about boys, staff, occasions,
dates.
The consummate school master, he too will
be missed by the House Masters in his role
as Senior Housemaster (2001-2013), for his
knowledge of tradition and rule is unparalled.
Every task undertaken by David is accomplished
with professionalism. As a friend he is gentle
and helpful and good company for his humour
and love of anecdote render him a social asset.
David Goldhawk / Silver Budgie / Golden Eye
will be listed among the Kearsney Greats.” Ronni Wallace.
After teaching for seven years at Hamilton High
School in Bulawayo, Dave emigrated to South
Africa in 1982 and taught for just over two
years at Highbury Preparatory School before his
first appointment to Kearsney in 1984.
After what turned out to be a wrong career
move into tertiary education at the beginning of
1989, Dave spent the next two years at
Hillcrest High School and DHS before his
reappointment in 1991 as a History and English
teacher at Kearsney.
At Kearsney he coached cricket and rugby; coordinated debating and introduced the Gavel
Club which evolved into Speakers’ Circle; and
ran the international exchange programme
and placed a number of matriculants as GAP
students in England and Australia. He has
been a duty master in Finningley, Haley and
Pembroke Houses, Warden of Osler House
when it served as a Post Matric residence and
Gillingham Housemaster (1996-2004).
K
evin Smith retires after 29 years at
Kearsney College.
After teaching for a few years at Milton
High School in his hometown, Kevin
moved to South Africa where he taught at
Kingswood College in Grahamstown prior
to his appointment as a Physical Education
teacher at Kearsney in January 1984. In his
early days at Kearsney he was known as
‘Computer Kev’ as a result of introducing
a computerised assessment programme to
track each boy’s physical progress.
As a former Rhodesian Schools and Craven
Week player, Kevin was no stranger to the
rugby field and he successfully coached the
1-Stripe for ten years. His talents in this
sphere were given due recognition when
he was appointed as a Natal Schools Rugby
selector, coach of the KZN Craven Week
for seven years and finally a South African
Schools Rugby selector, a position he has
occupied since 2005.
Kevin’s other passion is wildlife, nature
conservation and astronomy. He
played a pivotal part in the creation
and development of the David Hall
Conservancy which adjoins his home. He
also assisted with house duties in both
Finningley and Gillingham.
Kevin and Gill’s sons Tyler and Devlin were
born, raised and educated at Kearsney.
We thank Kevin for his contribution to
Kearsney and to schoolboy rugby and wish
him well in his retirement.
He hopes to extend his teaching career abroad
for a few years and threatens to write a book
which will make Spud pale into insignificance!
Greyhound News | 26
KEARSNEY AMBASSADORS
T
he Kearsney Ambassadors is a
network to keep current and past
parents, Old Boys, donors and
friends up to date with goings on at the
school. For current parents, the ‘weekly
email’ does a wonderful job in that regard;
however for those of us whose sons are
about to embark on their final matric
exams and are off to their next exciting
venture, we are left pondering life after
Kearsney.
What will we do with our Saturdays?
Remember those wonderful events at the
school? The 250 Club, the Spring Ball and
the choir events. As an Old Boy and a
parent of two sons who have enjoyed the
fruits of Kearsney for 10 consecutive years,
I will miss the full involvement at Kearsney.
If you are in this camp, or would simply
like to stay in touch, then the Ambassadors
Network is aimed at you. It is a forum
that was started by parents of 2011
who wanted to be kept in touch with
activities at Kearsney, after their sons
had left. Membership is free and the
only criterion is that you have Kearsney’s
interests at heart and a link as a current
or past parent, grandparent or guardian
of a Kearsney boy, a partner of an old boy
or donor. Go to the Kearsney Old Boys
webpage on www.kearsney.com, click on
the Ambassadors drop down and register.
The Ambassadors network will target
three events per year, where the aim will
be to get parents back to Kearsney. These
events will include the 250 Club, select
rugby fixtures, the Easter Rugby Festival
and Founders Weekend where parents and
Old Boys from the class of 2009 and 2004
return for their 5th and 10th reunions.
We are embarking on a drive to get
representatives who will be willing to
rally parents of their son’s year. It is my
aim in the near future to be approaching
selected individuals to act as convenors
of their years, in an attempt to make the
Ambassadors network more far reaching
and effective.
David Attenborough
Ambassadors’ chairman
Boys encourage a 2013 Comrades Marathon
runner outside the Kearsney gates
27 | Vol 11 December 2013
KEARSNEY
AMBASSADORS
Membership Invitation
Old Boys please register your
parents, grandparents, guardians
for this new
KCOB membership.
The aim of this membership
is to thank them for choosing
Kearsney.
Complete the online form.
Membership is FREE.
As members they will be
INFORMED through receiving
the Greyhound eNews & printed
Greyhound and they will be
INVITED to attend various
events and fixtures at Kearsney
and KCOB branch level.