On Thursday 13 October, our Class of 2022 ceased to be College boys and became College “Old Boys” as they were formally inducted into the Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association. Valedictorian of the Class of 2022, Zibusiso Shongwe, gave a moving tribute to his fellow peers and to the school, highlighting what the five year journey and College’s brotherhood mean to them. Friday 14 October is another step in closing off their five year College journey, with the School’s  annual Speech Day and Valedictory Service recognising outstanding academic achievements by our 6th formers. In his address to the boys, College’s headmaster, Mr Chris Luman, drew from Sean Covey’s “7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens”, namely; be proactive, begin with end in mind, put first things first, think win/win, seek first to understand then to be understood, synergise and co-operate, and always
sharpen the sword (review and renew).

Guest of Honour at Speech Day was Dr Erna de Lange, KZN CEO of the Governing Body Foundation, who delivered a humerous message of advice to both parents and boys, with a reminder to strive for independence which equals freedom. Sphephelo Mbonambi, one of College’s Deputy Head Prefects, gave a speech in which he reminded his peers of what it means to be a College boy and the five year journey they have walked together. He thanked all the College staff for what they have done for the Class of 2022, and encouraged the incoming matrics of 2023 to strive to always challenge the limits and give their all.

At the 2022 Maritzburg College Speech Day, Mrs Jeanette Finnie (College Deputy Head: Academics) with Guest Speaker, Dr Erna de Lange (KZN CEO of the Governing Body Foundation) and College’s Headmaster, Mr Chris Luman.

In addition to the various subject prizes, a number of special prizes are awarded by Maritzburg College to those young men who, in their final year of school, have truly excelled. Special congratulations goes to our Dux for 2022, Thaufiq Abramia, who received the FNB Prize and the Levinsohn Trophy for the Dux of Maritzburg College, as well as a merit certificate and the prize for English. Second in 6th form was Uwais Essa, who was awarded the Nedbank Proxime Accessit prize as well as a merit certificate, the PWC Prize for Accounting, and prizes for Life Sciences and Life Orientation. Yaaseen Malani received the Colenbrander Accountants Prize for 3rd in form as well as a merit certificate, and prizes for Information Technology and Physical Science. Also among the top prize winners were Khanyisani Mthimkhulu who received the Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association Prize for Service to the School as well as a merit certificate, prizes for History & isiZulu, the Olley Prize for History and English and the Nora Cook Trophy for Altruistic Service. Fellow Deputy Head Prefect, Minenhle Ngubo, was awarded the Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association Prize for Service to the School as well as a merit certificate and the Charles Taylor Award for Good Fellowship.

In a clear validation of his leadership, talent and hard work, Ross Finnie was awarded the Mike Brown Five Pillars Award for exceptional achievement in academics, leadership, sport, culture and service. Well done to all the Class of 2022 – these are young men of stature who can go forward with pride and courage, knowing that their time at Maritzburg College has prepared them well for wherever their lives take them.

Ross Finnie with his mother, Mrs Jeanette Finnie (College Deputy Head: Academics) was awarded the Mike Brown Five Pillars Award for exceptional achievement in academics, leadership, sport, culture and service

Maritzburg College 2022 Speech Day Awards   

Inter-House
Cock House Commons
Forder Cup for Champion House 2022 Commons

Merit Certificates 

• SN Cele, MO Chapman, MB Fihlela, KB Goddard, TM Govender, CI Hankinson, C Hohls, K Kisten, NS
• Kubheka, A Mdima, P Mncube, KCC Nsimbi, S Osman, AAT Suliman, TL Zimu, TV Zuma.
• The Ian McAllister Prize for Academic Progress Peter Brits
• A Merit Certificate and the Val Harley Trophy for Creative Writing Joren Peens

Subject Prizes

• The Prize for Agricultural Sciences Peter Hauff
• The Prize for Dramatic Arts David Plumb
• The Prize for EGD Dawson Thornton-Dibb
• The Prize for Mathematical Literacy Jordyn Fraser
• The Prizes for Afrikaans and Music Brandon Gous
• Merit Certificate and the Prize for CAT Michael Todd
• Merit Certificate and the Prize for Geography Kaiden Subiah
• Merit Certificate and the KickstART Prize for Visual Arts Roan Marais
• Merit Certificate, the PKF Trophy for Economics and the Prize for Mathematics Nikaylan Chetty

Special Prizes

• The Maritzburg College Old Boys’ Association Prizes for Service to the School Keegan Kisten, Sphephelo Mbonambi, Khanyisani Mthimkhulu, Minenhle Ngubo and Zibusiso Shongwe
• The Mike Brown Five Pillars Award Ross Finnie
• Merit Certificate and the Charles Taylor Award for Good Fellowship Minenhle Ngubo
• Merit Certificate, the Prize for Achievement in Academics and Culture Kanhaiya Ramharak
• Merit Certificate, Prize for Business Studies, Prize for Achievement in Academics & Sport Nikhiel Moodley
• Merit Certificate, Prizes for History & isiZulu, the Olley Prize for History and English and the Nora Cook Trophy for Altruistic Service Khanyisani Mthimkhulu
• Merit Certificate, Prizes for Information Technology, Physical Science and the Colenbrander Accountants Prize for THIRD IN FORM Yaaseen Malani
• Merit Certificate, the PWC Prize for Accounting, Prizes for Life Sciences, Life Orientation and
  the Nedbank Proxime Accessit for SECOND IN FORM Uwais Essa
• Merit Certificate, the Prize for English, the FNB Prize and the Levinsohn Trophy for the
  DUX OF MARITZBURG COLLEGE Thaufiq Abramia

College Speech Day Winners L-R Maritzburg College Dux for 2022, Thaufiq Abramia, Mr Chris Luman (College’s Headmaster), Uwais Essa (2nd in Form), Mrs Jeanette Finnie (College Deputy Head: Academics), Yaaseen Malani (3rd in form), and Dr Erna de Lange (KZN CEO of the Governing Body Foundation)