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Old Boys' Union News

• 2011 Matric Results
• Stuart Calder ('07) - WP Rugby 7's player
• Old Boys' Rugby Tournament 2011
• SACS Prefects for 2012
• List of Donors to the Once-Off Levy Appeal
• Chairman's 2011 Report
• New SACS OBU Chairman Elected
• Attentions Former 1st XV SACS Rugby Players
• Members of the SACS OB Running Club take to the road
• The OBU Congratulates the Class of 2010 for Outstanding Matric Results

Posted 17 January 2012

2011 Matric Results

 
Summary of results of the 2011 Matric results:
Candidates - 135
Passed - 134
“A” aggregates - 17
Bachelors Endorsements - 127 (94.1%)
Diploma - 7
Subject Distinctions - 233
 
Subject averages and no. of distinctions (A’s):
Accounting - 69.1% (15 A’s)
Afrikaans - 68.9% (23 A’s)
Arabic - 78.0%
Economics - 87.3% (17 A’s)
English - 67.4% (8 A’s)
French - 60.9%
Geography - 69.3% (10 A’s)
History - 74.8% (21 A’s)
IT - 58.6% (1 A)
IsiXhosa - 62.7%
Life Orientation - 68.3% (22 A’s)
Life Sciences - 70.0% (23 A’s)
Maths Literacy - 80.5% (14 A’s)
Maths - 69.8% (41 A’s)
Maths P3 - 51.9% (2A’s)
Music - 78.0% (5 A’s)
Physical Science - 70.4% (27 A’s)
Visual Arts - 74.3% (4 A’s)
 
In addition, at the Premier’s WCED Awards Ceremony at Leeuwenhof, the school was listed as having the 8th best results in the Western Cape, based on quality of the pass rate, the endorsement rate and the maths pass rate of the past 3 years.  So, we are obviously pleased with this outstanding set of results and heartiest congratulations are extended to the Class of 2011 and, especially, the teaching staff for their efforts.

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Posted 7 November 2011

Stuart Calder ('07) - WP Rugby 7's player

Stuart Calder ('07) - WP Rugby 7's player, Stuart holding the teams trophy, WP demolished the Sharks in the final. Stuart started all 6 matches and scored 2 great tries.
Well done Stuart!

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Posted 4 November 2011

Old Boys' Rugby Tournament 2011

by Jon Frday ('98)

We kicked off the tournament against old rivals from last year DF Malan, who in some aggressive banter before the game were heard saying that SACS is not going to stand a chance against them this year. The SACS team, lead by myself wearing the No 4 jersey, took to the field looking seriously smart with our new sponsored old boys jerseys. We took this as seriously as we possibly could and proceeded to dominate the scrums and line outs in an as aggressive manner as the comments made before the game. This resulted in a few tries scored by us, most notably by inside centre Nic Pearson. Our conversions were all secured successfully by fly half Carl Jansen. We won with a Final score of 19-14. Unfortunately, lock, Mathew Melville twisted his ankle after receiving a kickoff. Conditions were as rough as expected but the forwards did well to clean out the rucks with notable enforcement from Daniel Sorrel. His brother Ricki Sorrel managed the distribution of the ball well from the scrum half position.

The tournament continued and we made our way into the final against Milnerton. This was certainly the most entertaining match of the weekend and would have been even if it was not a final. The two teams had yet to play against each other and there were also some familiar opponents from the recent UCT internal league varsity cup.

We took to the field with some new recruits as we had suffered some injuries during the day. Lawrence Kristy filled in at loose head prop for us and proved to be as hectic as ever. Straight out of retirement and onto the field was veteran David Higgs who came in on the wing. David and I were the only two players representing old boys that matriculated before 2000. Although we did have the support of Schalk Brink who is also part of the management of the team who matriculated 99, and retired lock, Dylan Burke who finished up with myself and David in 98.

After two movements off the kick off, we knocked on and there was a scrum just outside our 22. I was binding behind Lawrence at lock and the hits were quite intense. I remember looking up at the clock, as any good captain would, and noticed that we had just spent 9 minutes on the first scrum due to resets. Our scrummaging was technically flawless and the ref had no choice but to award us a penalty. We went for the line out and gave our backline some quality ball and the game was on!!!

There were huge tackles made by both teams, we attacked hard and defended harder. Milnerton were first across the try line after a quick take from a penalty that they took in our 22. Their conversion was questionable, but the touch judges gave it to them. We answered back off the kick off by robbing them of the ball at the break down. The ball swung out wide and I remember David Higgs proving that he was the fastest lawyer on earth by running half the field before jabbing the ball into some space, but in an attempt to recover was tackled out.

We scored a well orchestrated try shortly after this where the ball was taken up by Dean Rynhout wearing the No 10 jersey. He got tackled by some rush defense, but the support was close. I managed to get amongst things and clear out the ruck and Dean off loaded the ball to the big Helmi Muller who was filling in for us at 8th man, who then banged over for a try. We converted and the scores were level.

I went off at half time as I had done some damage to my shoulder and I handed over the reins to Dean Rynhout.

Second half was just as entertaining with the SACS team showing what southern suburbs rugby is all about. The big Lee Hill who was binding down at hooker was playing out the enforcer role at ruck time. After a very competitive half, Milnerton managed to squeeze in another converted try. We answered right back off the kick off and after getting possession, Lawrence Kristy broke their defence and put one under the posts for the SACS team and conversion was good to level the scores at 14 all.

We were at full time on 14 all. The ruling was two halves of 5 minutes extra time. There were numerous drop goal attempts by both teams, but no one succeeded. One attempt from full back Jarred Cooper was very close, but the scores remained level at 14 all and the final was called a draw.

It was great to get out on the field and play for the SACS badge again. We did the war cry before and after every game and kept the camaraderie and the SACS spirit high. The guys showed dedication on the field and put their bodies on the line and we played some great rugby. It would have been nice to come out with a win, but hopefully the team grows from strength to strength and we can do it next year.

2011 Squad
1/4 Jon Friday
1 Lawrence Kristy
2 Lee Hill
2 Daniel Sorrel
3 Adrian Erfort
3 Thomas Rumble
5/8 Mathew Melville
5/6 Ross Tonkin
6 Matt Wynne
7/10 Dean Rynhout
7/2 Ross Williams
8 Helmi Muller
9 Ricki Sorrel
10 Carl Jansen
10 Aaron Jacobs
11/10/15 Mike Kramer
12 Nic Pearson
13 Morne Smith
14 David Higgs
15 Jarred Cooper

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Posted 26 October 2011

SACS Prefects for 2012

SACS High School Head Prefect for 2012 David Le Roux (son of Old Boy Philip Le Roux) and Deputy Head Prefect for 2012, Suwi Chibale.

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Posted 25 August 2011

A Big Thank You from the Old Boys' Union!

We wish to thank all Old Boys listed below very much indeed for their magnificent response to our “One-Off Appeal Levy”.

We are truly indebted to you for your loyal support of the Old Boys Union.

List as of 10 August 2011:

If you have made a contribution to the “One-Off “ Levy, and your name does not appear above, please contact the OBU office, as we are experiencing problems with certain names/references on the bank statements.  We do apologise for any omissions at this stage, and will make every effort to rectify these errors as soon as possible.

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Posted 21

June 2011

Chairman's 2011 Report

Gentlemen - before I start to deliver my report, may I request that, as this is the first AGM since the passing of John Ince, we all stand and observe a minute’s reflection about a very special SACS Man!

Thank you!

John’s death was without doubt the single most important event during the past year. All SACS mourned his passing in October of 2010 – his passion for the School having endured for more than sixty years. As Neil Veitch so eloquently wrote: “While a light has gone out in the SACS firmament, the glow of John’s influence on the lives of thousands of people with whom he came into unique and memorable contact will remain, probably forever.”

Your Committee can look back on a good year’s work – finances are sound [I really do urge ALL who SHOULD BE paying their annual R200 membership fees to do so]! Thanks to Nic Misplon a SACS OBU Runners’ Club has been launched - Nic has been busy as he has also started a series of OBU Networking Breakfasts – the second of which is to be held on Wednesday 22 June. Geoff Olivier is ‘continuing the journey’ and producing our Newsletters and for this labour of love we thank him most sincerely – plans are afoot to make our Newsletters more ‘user friendly’ in the near future. Thanks too to Paul Rauch, who has kindly assisted Sandy with all Golfing arrangements – his expertise and input is much appreciated.

May I ask that members keep our Hon. President, Clive Luyt very much in their thoughts – he is not well and is battling at present. We honoured our Hon. Vice Presidents at a Cocktail Function at which each was presented with a SACS OBU Pen. It was wonderful to see Lionel Cohen, who turned 97 on 1 June, and Francis Mellish at the young age of 93, thoroughly enjoying the evening! It is hoped to make this an annual event in the future.

Our Young old Boys were not forgotten and a ‘Beer and Pizza’ evening was held on Friday 13 May for Matrics from the past 5 years – 2006 to 2010. Over 200 young Old Boys attended – special thanks to the two Headmasters and members of Staff for attending. The evening was an outstanding success and like the Vice President’s Cocktail Party is scheduled to become an annual event.

Kumesh Moodley will present an excellent idea to the new Committee – he correctly feels we must do more to build our Sub-Unions in and outside South Africa. This is a task which I urge the new Committee to see as a priority. The idea of a SACS ‘business directory’ raised at last year’s AGM has still to see ‘the light of day’!

Sandy Edwards continues to do a tremendous job in the OBU Office – nothing is ever too much trouble for her! Sandy, your efforts are really appreciated by all connected with SACS!

Support from both Ken Ball and Francois Nel has been amazing – gentlemen thank you for your continued interest in and support of the affairs of the OBU! Trevor Fish, Tony Pocock and the Trustees of the SACS Foundation continue to do stirling work on behalf of both Schools. Many thanks too, to all the OBU Committee members who have so unselfishly given of their time.

The Water Polo Club continues to flourish – sincere thanks to Rob Lumb, Alan Footman and all others involved as they continue to ‘spread the name and swell the fame of the SAC!’

Two years ago I was approached to stand as Chairman of our Union – I accepted on condition that it would be for a period of two years only. I feel that the ship is now on an even keel and I gladly hand over to my successor in the knowledge that he will be running a happy and vibrant organization that can only grow stronger in the years ahead.

SPECTEMUR AGENDO!
Gentlemen - I thank you for your attention.

SIMON PERKIN
[CHAIRMAN - 9 JUNE 2011]

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Posted 21

June 2011

New SACS OBU Chairman Elected

At the recent SACS OBU AGM, Alan Footman (’74)  was elected Chairman of the SACS Old Boys Union.

SACS OBU COMMITTEE 2011-2012
Alan Footman (’74) (Chairman)
John Loydell (’65) (Treasurer)
Alexi Du Bois (’06) (Minute Secretary)
Sandy Edwards (Admin Sec)
Ken Ball (Headmaster HS)
Chris Botha (’94)
Vito Da Silva (’94)
Clem Druker (’52)
Kumesh Moodley (’97)
Richard Meyer (’97)
Nic Misplon (’97)
Francios Nel (JS Headmaster)
Geoff Olivier (’65)
Marc Wighard (’02)
Nic Koch (’58) - Co-opted member

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Posted 27 May 2011

Attention Former 1st XV SACS Rugby Players

The 1st XV Change Room has been upgraded thanks to the efforts of the Trustees of the Percy Montgomery Foundation.  Each player now has a separate,  numbered cubicle (see picture on SACS Rugby website).

From this year, at the end of each season, the Foundation will put up a plaque in the cubicles of those players who have played more than 75% of the 1st XV fixtures  –  i.e. if the number 4 lock qualifies:  then 2011  CHARLES  DUCKITT would go up in cubicle number 4.

If you were privileged enough to have played for the SACS 1st XV during your time at SACS and if you would like a plaque put up in what would have been your cubicle – please let Simon Perkin [perkins@sacollege.org.za] have the number, the year and your name (as in the Charles Duckitt example above) as well as a cheque / payment for R1 000 – this money will go directly to the Foundation for the development of rugby at the High and Junior Schools.

We are trying to bring history and tradition to the 1st XV Change Room to help the players embrace the great teams and traditions that have gone before them – thus your support will be really appreciated!

Payment details:

The SACS Percy Montgomery Rugby Foundation
FNB Tokai
Branch code 200409
Account 62276524644

If you pay directly into the account please fax proof of payment to:  021 6852669 – FOR ATTENTION:  SIMON  PERKIN  or  e-mail  proof of payment to  perkins@sacollege.org.za

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Posted 22 February 2011

Members of the SACS OB Running Club take to the road

Dominic Strano ('97) - 03h27; Nic Misplon ('97) - 04h34 & Richard Meyer ('97) - 04h34; all completed this year's Peninsula Marathon wearing the colours of the newly formed SACS Old Boys Running Club. The club, formed in November 2010, is open to all within the SACS community, whether it be past or present parents, brothers or sisters, current pupils, teachers or Old Boys or anyone else linked to the School in some way. The club caters for runners of all shapes, sizes and speeds, and would love to see you at their next weekly run, which is every Thursday evening, starting at 6pm from outside the top pool.

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Posted 19

January 2011

The OBU Congratulates the Class of 2010 for Outstanding Matric Results

The South African College High School [SACS] is pleased to announce that the 2010 Grade 12 exam results were outstanding.The relatively small class of 116 boys all passed, 109 with Bachelor’s passes [94%]. Thirty [30] boys obtained A-averages and there were 259 different subject distinctions,more than 2 per boy. The School is also pleased to record the names of the following boys who received multiple subject distinctions:

Daniel Gildenhuys, Gareth Schumann, Daniel Sturrock, Daniel Egan and David Harris all obtained 7 subject distinctions, while Michael Nel, Fergus Wegener, Lance Li, Chad Beyer, Neil du Toit, Jordan Morris and Cameron Tonkin obtained 6 subject distinctions each. Christopher Currin, Nick Brown, Leo Davis, Richard Fawcett, Campbell Fleming, Keegan Raa, James Ivey, Richard Marais, Chris Murray and Murray sole all obtained 5 subject distinctions.

Gareth Schumann and Lance Li were adjudged the top Mathematics students in the Western Cape, both obtaining 100%.

The subject averages were outstanding and are as follows:

Accounting 74%
Afrikaans 67%
English 68%
French 66%
Geography 68%
History 67%
Information Technology 83%
isiXhosa 59%
Life Sciences 72%
Mathematics 77%
Maths Literacy 80%
Music 89%
Physical Science 75%
Spanish 51%
and Visual Arts 83%.

The School congratulates the Class of 2010 and wishes them everything of the very best for the future.

Kenneth Ball
Headmaster

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