WEEK EIGHT OF THIRD TERM 2008

Dear Parents

“Happiness does not come from doing easy work but from the afterglow of
Satisfaction that comes after the achievement of a difficult task that demanded our best”.
Theodore J. Rubin

I think that the above quote is relevant to all of us in Zimbabwe at this time when things are difficult, but a great deal of satisfaction can come from doing our jobs to the best of our ability.
Our server has been down for most of the week, which has been very frustrating, as it makes communication extremely difficult. The phones have also not been at their best – they are a constant battle and I apologise.

This week, boys start to leave the College, having completed their exams, so we had our final award ceremony on Friday. The following boys received awards:

Commendations:
For their contributions in each of the following spheres:
Choir – T. Chengeta-Nindi, D. Mangori, T. Mhiti, M. Mhlanga, T. Mombo
Midweek Band – S. Mafukidze
Music – D. Doolabh, N. Sibindi
Septet – G. Kadzere, M. Nazare, N. Nyirenda

Citations:
For their significant contributions in each of the following spheres:

Basketball – Assistance with coaching of junior teams – M.Z. Ndlovu, F. Nyahwa, A. Bruins.
Christian Leaders – C. Thorpe
Cricket – Assistance with U16 Cricket – S. Macheka
Drama – Backstage, Sound and Lighting – D. van Heerden
Etiquette Society – J. Randle (Chairman), C. Shaw (Secretary)
Novices – M. MacIntosh (Secretary), C. van Rensburg (Chairman)
Physical Education – Assistance with junior classes – D. van Heerden, J. Winwood
Trophies – Efficient organization all year – B. Gait

Cultural Awards:
Chess – 50 Club – A. Kondowe, B. Lunga, A. Martins, M.Z. Ndlovu
Drama – 50 Club – B. Marizani, A. Moyo, K. Robinson
50 Club - General contributions to cultural activities – M. Mathews
Septet – 50 Club re-award – A. Bruins, B. Gait, K. Kanengoni
Colours – for their all round contributions to cultural activities – T. Murasiranwa, A. Nyathi

Sports Awards:
Basketball
50 Club – C. Matonisa, T. Chengeta-Nindi, Z. Sibanda, D. Zimbudzana, E. Nyahondo, T. Sango-Moyo, M.Z. Ndlovu.
50 Club re-award – A. Bruins, D. Nyandoro, M.M. Ndlovu, F. Nyahwa, D. Mhute.
Colours – T. Mujuru
Honours – Leroyce Sibanda – has played 1st team Basketball for 4 years and in 2008 was Captain of the team that had been a success both in Zimbabwe and on a tour to South Africa. During this period he has been picked to play for various national age group teams.
Cricket
50 Club – W. Bandura, S. Beevor, G. Brown, J. Brown, J. Chitate, T. Enwerem, G. Mamhiyo
50 Club re-award – T. Connor, S. Macheka, T. Mupariwa, C. van Rensburg.
Colours – J. Randle.

Golf
50 Club – G. Bydawell, A. Dube, B. Gait, V. Makovah, B. Meredith, M. Swanepoel, H. Vaughan
Squash
50 Club – C. Bruford, J. Rowe, K. Rowe
50 Club re-award – J. Stevenson, M. Ward
Tennis:
50 Club – B. Gait, D. Mangori, C. Shaw, C. van Rensburg
50 Club re-award – B. Meredith, M. Mhlanga, A. Nyathi, T. Randell
Waterpolo:
50 Club – A. Bristow, J. de Klerk, M. Swanepoel, M. Ward
50 Club re-award – B. Botton, R. David-Andersen, S. Leathem, R. Lenton, S. McGovern, D. Versfeld.
Colours – J. Mooy
Colours re-award – M. Marais
Honours – K. Riley- has been a member of the 1st team for a couple of years and in 2008 he was Captain of the team that enjoyed success in several tournaments during the year. He was often responsible for the training of the team in the absence of the coach and let by example in the goals. He was arguably the best goalkeeper in the country this year and was rewarded with his selection to the Zimbabwe U19A side to tour South Africa in December.

Interhouse Results & Trophies:

Fishing – held at Shishani Dam two weeks ago.
Award for the largest fish caught in the competition: SCD Stone (George Grey)
The best bag of fish was caught by: C.L. Lombard (Oates)
Final results were: 1st – George Grey, 2nd – Oates, 3rd – Chubb.
George Grey are the winners of the Adam Bryan Interhouse Trophy for 2008.
The Strydom Cup awarded to the most improved angler during 2008 goes to: G.S. Bydawell (Founders)
Cricket – The Long Trophy for Fielding – J. Randle
Golf – 1st – Oates, 2nd – Tredgold, 3rd – George Grey, 4th – Chubb, 5th – Founders & Hervey.
Individual runner up – H. Vaughan.
College Champion – B. Gait
Karate
Bushido – M.V.S. Moyo; Sumarai – J.D.M. Stone
Squash – Senior Inter-House – 1st – Oates, 2nd – Chubb, 3rd – Founders, 4th George Grey, 5th - Tredgold, 6th – Hervey
Senior Individual Championships – Runner up – M.J. Ward (Oates), Champion – J.D. Stevenson (Founders)
Tennis – Senior Champion – T. Randell.
Waterpolo – Most valuable player – K. Riley, Best Player in Attack – M. Marais.

SPORTS RESULTS:
Waterpolo U16 - Accorsi Cup:
Falcon lost to Lomagundi	10 -12
Falcon lost to St. George's	11 - 8
Falcon lost to St. John's	9 - 4
Falcon won vs CBC	6 -3
Falcon finished 4th out of 5 teams.
Basketball U16 -Munyati Trophy:
Vs Milton	Falcon won 26 -7
Vs Petra	Falcon won 37-6
Vs Falcon U15	U16a won 13-10
Vs CBC	Falcon won 12-8
Falcon U16A won the tournament.

 

I announced the Head of School, Deputy and College Prefects at Assembly and my congratulations go to them. I most certainly look forward to working with them in the new year.
I understand that never before in Falcon’s history have brothers been Head of School. Congratulations to the Trethowan family.
Head of School Peter Trethowan Founders
Deputy Head Shingirai Musarurwa Hervey
Tineyi Kureva George Grey Tapuwa Dikanifuwa Chubb
Roy Lenton Tredgold Fraser Locke Founders
Marius Marais Tredgold Asaph Nyati Oates
Sean Leathem Tredgold Matthew Ward Oates
Gareth Bint Hervey Michael Nyathi George Grey
Brett Gait George Grey Tinashe Murasiranwa Chubb
Kyle Mullen Hervey

FALCON LADIES’ LUNCHEON – BULAWAYO 2008
Due to the success of last year’s Past, Present and Prospective Mum’s luncheon hosted by Mandy Paterson and Liz Howes in Harare, we held another thoroughly enjoyable one this year on the 22nd October which was hosted by Alison Holman. We will be having a Bulawayo gathering and would love you to join us. It will be a very casual ‘bring and share’ lunch with a leisurely afternoon of enjoying each other’s company. All you need to do is bring a plate of eats and a nice chilled bottle of wine or whatever you fancy to drink. We will have secure parking so you can relax and not even have to worry about your vehicle.
Date: Thursday 13th November
Time: 12 noon onwards
Venue: MacAlistair Lodge, 57 Southway, Burnside.
RSVP: jstewart@falconcollege.com – or sms your name to 0912-221-776 or 011-808-796
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.

This is a very busy weekend with House suppers, the Gala and Leavers’ Dinner. I look forward to seeing many of you over the weekend.

R.W. QUERL