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Prefect Announcement
At St Charles College, leadership is viewed as an open and evolving journey, grounded in the belief that young men mature, grow and are called into service at different times in their lives. Leadership is nurtured and revealed through character, faith, humility and consistent example. When these qualities are evident, leadership is affirmed and celebrated.
It is in this spirit that we proudly announce the appointment of Mayande Baai, Thingo Makhathini, Joshua Milne, Abdulrahman Rasulbaksh and Ethan Smith to the prefect body. Each of these young men has demonstrated integrity, responsibility and a willingness to lead in a manner consistent with the Collegeโs Christian ethos. Their appointments reflect not only personal growth, but also their readiness to serve the College community with humility, commitment and purpose. As they step into their new responsibilities, the prefects are guided by the principles of the Prefectsโ Creed, which calls them to lead with kindness, fairness and quiet strength. We look forward to the positive contribution they will make to the life of the College as they serve with integrity and dedication. – Mrs Claire Beckedahl (Head of Form 6)
KZN Inland Hockey Representatives
St Charles College is proud to announce that the following hockey players, across our Prep and Senior School, have been selected to represent their province in their respective age-groups. Congratulations, gents!
Front Row: Samkelo Ngubane (U13A), Matthew Pedley (U12A), Okuhle Majozi (U13A), Khanya Nkosi (U12B), Spencer Bouwer (U13A), Mikha’il Osman (U12A), Zachary Francis (U14C).
Middle Row: Leuna Lechesa (U16C), Diketso Mokoena (U14C), Tariq Ramchandra (U14B), Samuel Black (U14B), Sebastiaan Jordaan (U14C), Kamohelo Liphapang (U16B).
Back Row: Luthando Sokhela (U14C), Connor Green (U18B), Dintle Mokoena (U16C), Will Rhodes (U18B).
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Prep Midlands Rugby Representatives
Together with the Prep Hockey representatives, we congratulate the following boys for their selection to the Midlands Rugby Teams:
U13A: Samuel Sharp, Samkelo Ngubane and Nathan Barry.
U13B: Judah Blanks and Okuhle Majozi
U12A: Khanya Nkosi
Prep Rugby vs Cordwalles
Cordwalles Preparatory School visited the campus on Saturday for a highly anticipated day of rugby against St Charles College, and it proved to be a memorable occasion from start to finish. From the opening whistle, the campus was alive with energy as players, coaches, parents and supporters created a fantastic atmosphere around the fields. The morning showcased rugby at its very best, with both schools displaying tremendous skill, determination and passion throughout the age groups.
Equally pleasing was the outstanding sportsmanship shown by all involved, which added greatly to the spirit of the occasion and made for an enjoyable day of schoolboy rugby. The SCC junior teams (U9 and U10) enjoyed the edge overall against their Cordwalles counterparts, although many of the fixtures could easily have gone either way. One of the standout contests of the morning came in the U10A fixture, where the two evenly matched sides produced an entertaining, end-to-end encounter that ultimately finished in an exciting 20โ20 draw. The senior fixtures continued in much the same fashion, but this time, Cordwalles took the honours overall. Despite this, several matches were fiercely contested and played at a very high standard, highlighting the quality and competitiveness of rugby at both schools.
The fitting finale to the day came in a thrilling 1st team encounter. In a match played with great intensity and commitment, both sides threw everything at each other while still maintaining the excellent spirit in which the entire day had been played. With momentum swinging throughout the contest and neither side willing to give an inch, the match ended in a 17 โ 17 draw, a result that reflected the effort and quality displayed by both teams.
It was a superb day of rugby and fellowship between two proud schools, and we thank Cordwalles for their visit and the fantastic contests played throughout the morning. โ Mr Matthew Coombes (Head of Prep Sport)
Tag Rugby
Our Year 0, 1 and 2 boys have been thoroughly enjoying their tag rugby sessions over the past few weeks, with plenty of excitement, energy and enthusiasm on display at every practice.
The fields have been full of smiling faces as the boys continue to develop their skills while learning the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and enjoyment through the game of rugby. The young players have been incredibly active and engaged, throwing themselves into every session with great enthusiasm. From exciting running rugby to determined tag-pulling and excellent support play, the boys have shown fantastic improvement and growing confidence each week.
The focus at this level remains on participation, enjoyment and skill development, and it has been wonderful to see the boys embracing every opportunity to learn and play. The energy and enjoyment on the field have created a fantastic atmosphere, and it has been very encouraging to see so many boys developing a love for the sport. The future of rugby at St Charles College certainly looks bright, with these young Saints already showing great passion and enthusiasm for the game. โ Mr Matthew Coombes (Head of Prep Sport)
Mother's Day Celebrations in Scrummies
Our Moms and Boys Morning was a truly special time filled with love, connection, and meaningful moments together. Moms and their sons enjoyed calming mindful yoga, creating beautiful, beaded jewellery, and sharing thoughtful activities such as picking flowers and decorating delicious biscuits together. A heartwarming moment was when the boys treated their moms to a gentle hand massage, showing care and appreciation in their own special way. The sun finally came out, and the morning ended with a delicious picnic shared together, creating precious memories and celebrating the beautiful bond between mother and son. โ Mrs Megan McCall
Mother's Day in our Junior Primary
As part of our Junior Primary theme this year,ย Curiosity, we were excited to welcome our moms to a special morning celebration in the lead-up to Motherโs Day. The morning was filled with opportunities for our boys and their moms to read, create and discover together.
A book sale reminded us that books are powerful tools for curious minds, opening doors to imagination, questioning, and problem-solving. Our mini science experiments encouraged the boys to think like inventors and investigators as they explored simple but exciting scientific concepts. In the classrooms, our LEGO Six Bricks activities called for attention, memory and listening skills through hands-on learning and play.
It was a lovely morning celebrating not only the important role our mothers play in the lives of our boys, but also the wonder and excitement that curiosity brings to learning every day. โ Mrs Lauren Riley (Head of Junior Primary)
Debating News
Our Senior Debating team has had an outstanding season so far, finishing the five preliminary rounds with an impressive record of four wins from five debates. Along the way, the boys have continued to grow in confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork, while representing St Charles College with maturity and professionalism.
In the final preliminary round, the team faced Hilton College on the motion: โThis House believes that developing countries gain more from leaving international organisations than staying in them.โ The boys delivered a confident and well-prepared performance to secure their fourth victory of the season, with Elihle Hloba earning Best Speaker for his excellent contribution.
Reflecting on the season, new team member Matthew said: โThis debating season has not only been an enormous learning experience, but also a thrilling adventure for not just me as a new member, but for the team as a whole.โ Words from our captain, Zenande: “Each debating successive round filled me with hope as our team grew stronger and we each became greater speakers.”
Beyond the results themselves, debating has continued to challenge the boys to engage thoughtfully with complex issues, listen respectfully to opposing perspectives, and communicate their ideas with clarity and conviction. In doing so, the team has embodied the values and ethos of the school, developing not only as competitors, but as young men prepared to contribute meaningfully to the world around them. We are extremely proud of Zenande Mazibuko, Elihle Hloba, Lwandile Gwala, Kaidan Pillay, Thuthuka Gina, Matthew Reynolds and Polycarp Awezaye for their level of commitment and passion towards debating this season.ย
The team now looks ahead with optimism to possible qualification for the quarter finals in Term 3, as well as selection for the Provincial Championship. – Mrs Saiuri Naidoo (Head of Debating)ย