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Cricket vs Clifton College
On a beautiful Saturday morning, St Charles College 1st XI travelled down to Riverside to take on Clifton College in their weekly fixture under sunny Durban skies.
Winning the toss on a batsman-friendly wicket, St Charles College elected to bat first, looking to make the most of the excellent conditions. The innings began cautiously, with the openers showing patience early on. A solid 50-run partnership between Caleb Sharp and Christiaan Prinsloo provided a platform, but wickets at regular intervals prevented any major momentum from building. A late flurry from Keegan Vermaak and Connor Vogt added a valuable 29 runs for the final wicket, helping Saints to a total of 216 all-out.
Clifton began their chase confidently, with their openers putting on a 54-run stand before Keegan Vermaak made the first breakthrough, followed shortly by Ryan Clarke with a sharp caught-and-bowled dismissal. Despite these efforts, Clifton capitalised on the good batting surface and extras amounting to 36 runs to reach the target in the 43rd over, finishing on 217/6.
Well done to Clifton College on a composed performance and for making the most of their home conditions. – Mr Divan van Wyk (Head Coach)
Basketball vs Clifton
The St Charles College 1st Team travelled to Clifton College this past Saturday for what proved to be a hard-fought encounter played in challenging outdoor conditions. With the heat and strong wind making accurate shooting difficult, both teams were forced to adapt their usual styles of play.
Clifton made the most of their home-court advantage, adjusting well to the elements and adopting a disciplined zone defence that limited scoring opportunities in the early stages. Their composure and familiarity with the conditions allowed them to remain competitive throughout the first three periods. St Charles College rotated its players regularly, ensuring that all team members gained valuable court time and experience.
St Charles introduced a full-court press in an attempt to force turnovers and change the tempo. Clifton, however, handled the pressure well and continued to play with structure and determination.
As the match wore on, the Saints began to find greater rhythm defensively, implementing their own zone setup to good effect. This adjustment slowed Clifton’s scoring opportunities and allowed St Charles College to gradually pull away in the final period. Despite the conditions being far from conducive to attractive basketball, the team showed commendable resilience and tactical flexibility to close out the game strongly.
Both sides are to be commended for their effort and sportsmanship in difficult circumstances. St Charles College’s ability to adapt and finish strongly ultimately secured a deserved victory in a testing contest, 71 – 42. – Mr Darren Holcomb (Head Coach)
U16A Nick Ray Water Polo Tournament
This past weekend, our U16A water polo team travelled to Durban High School to compete in the prestigious Nick Ray Tournament. Fourteen schools took part, including some of the top water polo sides from outside KwaZulu-Natal. Over the course of the weekend, our boys played nine matches – an intense schedule that provided plenty of opportunities for growth, learning, and team bonding. Although results didn’t always go our way, the improvement in skill, understanding, and confidence was clear to see.
Each game presented its own set of challenges, and the team approached every match with specific goals for both attack and defence. Their ability to implement feedback and adapt as the tournament progressed was impressive. Most importantly, the boys enjoyed themselves and built strong memories together. We look forward to watching this group continue their development as they contribute to an exciting period of growth within the St Charles College water polo programme. – Mr Jacques Richter (Head of Water Polo)
Prep Cricket vs Highbury
Clear skies, green outfields, well prepared cricket pitches and a brand-new pavilion all welcomed our prep cricketers to their first fixtures of the summer season. Our boys did extremely well and enjoyed a successful weekend. We congratulate our U11 age-group who all won their fixtures. Our U10Cs showed their worth by winning the Team of the Week, and our Open age-group also performed admirably by winning 4 of their 5 matches.
The 2nd XI were extremely impressive in their match, largely due to an incredible innings of 98 runs not out by Ruan Fourie. We congratulate the Highbury 1st XI on playing an excellent game of cricket and winning that match by 36 runs. – Mr Gregg Cole-Edwardes (Head of Prep Sport)
WORTHY INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Batting
Ruan Fourie, 2nd XI: 98* runs
Siphephelo Mkhize, U10C: 52 runs
Kairav Budaram, 5th XI: 45 runs
Samuel Black, 1st XI: 43 runs
Sisekelo Mshengu, 4th XI: 49 runs
Bowling
Lizwilenkosi Mwelase, U10A: 4-15
Tasheel Dookie, U11B: 5-21
Chezhian Padayachee, U10C: 5-14
Team of the Week
What a fantastic start to the season for our U10C cricket team, expertly guided by Mr Andrew Carpenter. Despite being seven players short, the team showed remarkable character and resilience, stepping up with energy and determination to face a strong opponent in their opening match.
With only ten boys on the field, the side impressed not just with their skill, but with their spirit and teamwork. Teamwork allowed for Siphephelo Mkhize to score his maiden half-century and Chezhian Padayachee securing his first five-wicket haul – both significant personal milestones. It was however the collective effort that truly defined the game, with every player making valuable contributions. The team’s unity, grit, and sportsmanship are a credit to the Blue and Gold, and it’s this wholehearted display that has earned them the honour of Team of the Week. Well done, boys! – Mr Divan van Wyk (Sports Marketing)
Comrades Helpers
A total of 89 boys and staff put their hands up to serve at this year’s Comrades Marathon.
Once again, the Comrades team was appreciative and impressed by the effort, persistence, and spirit of our boys – their resilience shone through as they pushed past fatigue to keep serving others. Sixteen long hours of dedication, teamwork, and heart – all in the name of helping and supporting those taking on the Ultimate Human Race.
Last Friday, a member of the Comrades medical team visited St Charles College to personally thank our boys for their remarkable contribution, presenting certificates to the school, our boys, and the staff involved. A heartfelt well done and thank you to all who gave their time and energy to make a difference. – Mr Matthew Coombes (Head of Senior School Sport)
Bands Under the Stars
On Friday evening, the St Charles College Prep and High School Bands presented the annual Bands Under the Stars concert. It was a beautiful, warm spring evening as families and friends gathered on The Coach House lawn with picnic baskets and blankets
to enjoy an outdoor celebration of music.
This evening marked the final concert of the year for the St Charles Bands, ending a wonderful and successful 2025 season. The Junior School Bands opened the evening with spirited and energetic performances, setting the tone for the night.
A short interlude followed, featuring a special performance by Mr Gareth Barry, Daniel Morkel, and James Isaac. The High School Bands then took to the stage, with the Junior Band performing one piece, followed by the Intermediate Band with two songs. The Senior Band concluded the evening with a lively set of four songs, and an encore, to end the year on a high note.
A special mention goes to the four Matric musicians, Hayden Eilers, Olwethu Yende, Yuxuan Liu, and Ryan Hutchings, for whom this was their final performance as part of the St Charles College bands. Their dedication and contribution over the years have been greatly appreciated, and they leave behind a lasting musical legacy. – Mr Pierre Frenzel (Head of Music)
