Rector’s eNews 12: 22 April 2026

It is a pleasure to welcome the boys back to campus. I trust that the holiday break provided your families with a well-deserved opportunity to recharge and reconnect. There is a palpable energy in the school as we begin this new term, a term that, while academically rigorous, carries the incredible momentum of a successful holiday period.

The Easter break was an exceptionally busy period for our sportsmen. I had the privilege of travelling to Durban to support our hockey teams at the Coastal Cup as well as attending the U16A and 1st Team rugby festivals in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Beyond the results, I was moved by the grit, talent, and character our boys displayed across the country.

Our hockey programme continues its upward trajectory with some standout performances. The First XI  secured 3 wins out of 4, with their only loss coming against Paul Roos who are currently one of the top sides in South African schoolboy hockey. Our U16A team remained unbeaten throughout their four matches and our U14A team showed immense promise, losing only one match. The 2^nd team had a fantastic run to reach the semi-finals of their tournament.

At the St Stithians Easter Festival, our tennis players represented the school with great distinction, securing hard-fought victories in a highly competitive national field and the golf boys did us proud at the Affies Tournament ending ahead of all the other KZN schools.

The results on the rugby field this holiday were excellent. Our U14A and U15A teams were both undefeated in the festival hosted here on our home turf. I watched the U16As lose narrowly to Jeppe at the Jeppe Festival. They followed this up with a good victory over St Andrew’s. Our First XV had truly memorable performances, securing a historic win over Affies and then going on to beat Jeppe at the Pretoria Boys High 125 Easter Festival. I was privileged to be there to watch both games.

While the scores are impressive, what struck me most was the spirit. It was great to see so many of you out in the stands with your sons, supporting the Michaelhouse teams.

None of this would be possible without the sacrifice of our staff. To the coaches, managers, and support teams who gave up their personal holiday time to be with the boys at these festivals, you have my sincerest thanks.

As we move into an exam-focused term, I have challenged the boys to bring that same “festival intensity” into the classroom. The bar has been set high; let us maintain that standard in every facet of school life while also remaining humble and working hard.

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