Thank you so much for your support at Founders Day. It was a really good turnout and the boys were most grateful to see this support. It also helps with the atmosphere created and the 'team, house spirit' building that goes on. It really is a day when everyone can contribute in some way towards the House effort. The final results were:

INTERSCHOOLS' ATHLETICS:
We managed to win the Interschools' Athletics on Wednesday 1st April against 6 other schools. Our 4 x 100 relay teams were outstanding, and the Senior end and the U14 level did very well. . The points at the end of the meeting were as follows

PASSPORTS/VISAS - RUGBY PLAYERS:
My appeal again - if your son is likely to play in the 14A/15A/16A/1st or 2nds, he needs to return next term with his passport or ETD. We are playing in Mussina on 6th June and really need your co-operation in terms of travel documents. We would like to travel with the strongest teams possible.

HOLIDAY SPORT:
The Soccer and Hockey1st teams have travelled to South Africa to play in various tournaments. The Soccer team is playing in Mafeking in a festival which has 16 teams taking part. The Hockey side is playing in Potchestroom.. The 1st XV and U16A Rugby teams will take part in the Cottco tournament at Prince Edward. This starts on Monday 27th April and goes through to Saturday 2nd May.

LAUNDRY:
We are working hard to get the Laundry to operate as efficiently as possible. Please could we ask you to check all clothing these coming holidays. Also please make sure that name tapes are legible, that clothes needing mending, are mended and send extra clothing labels back to school with your son, to be lodged in the Laundry.

HEADMASTER'S ACADEMIC ACCOLADES:
The following boys received these for the second mark order of the term:

REMEDIAL TEACHER:
We are fortunate to have Amanda Watson, who is a qualified Remedial teacher. We have many boys with learning problems with whom she works in the afternoons. Some parents are unaware of this facility, so I thought I would mention it in this newsletter.

HAIRCUTS:
Please make sure that your son returns to school at the start of next term with a regulation haircut and colour.. It is really very inconvenient if he does not.

HATS AND CAPS:
Please will you make sure that if your son has a cap or hat that is faded to grey, it is replaced. I do know that the older it looks, the more the boys like it, but it does tarnish our image somewhat, especially if worn with number ones.

SCHOOL SHOP:
This will be open on Sunday 3rd May from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. We hope by then to have in stock the following articles that have been unavailable for some time:
Anoraks, Fleece Jackets, Tracksuits, Navy (and white) rugby jerseys, Rugby stockings, small size House T- shirts, Hats and Caps.

ACCIDENT:
Many people would have already heard that there was a vehicle accident at the grid on the road to Esigodini, on Friday night. A young man, who left Falcon a year ago, took a group of boys for a drive. When approaching the grid, they hit an Eagle owl. They swerved to try and avoid the owl, over corrected and the vehicle rolled. There were nine boys involved. Keegan Langley has severe head injuries and was flown to Johannesburg for further treatment. The driver of the vehicle, Matthew Bint, was also flown to Johannesburg for treatment to his arm, while Samson Phiri underwent several operations on his arm and leg in Mater Dei Hospital and seems to be recovering well.
All the other boys suffered lacerations and bruising and being in a satisfactory condition, were all discharged.
This is a very unfortunate accident and our prayers are with all the injured, but especially with the Langley, Phiri and Bint families.
It is so important that we learn from and impress upon, and implore the boys for the need to be doing the right things and to abide by the Standing Orders of the School.

I wish to take this opportunity to wish you a peaceful and happy Easter and holiday with your sons. We look forward to seeing you all back at Falcon for the 2nd term on Sunday 3rd May. The boys must be in by 12 noon at the latest.

R.W. QUERL