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Welcome back to Term 2, which is an Academic Term! The High School boys write their June exams and Grade 4 - 7 boys have an Assessment Week towards the end of term.
As we wrap up an incredibly busy and demanding term, we take a moment to reflect on all that has been achieved. It has been a hectic few months, packed with academic, cultural, and sporting commitments. Many of our sports teams now turn their focus to various festivals, both now and over the holidays – we wish them the best of luck! We hope they make life-long friends and thoroughly enjoy the experience.
We are beyond excited to host our much-anticipated 3-day rugby festival next week! The Graeme College Festival in Makhanda, taking place from March 20 to 22, is always a highlight on the rugby calendar
Graeme College has a vision of being a world-class public boys’ school in South Africa. Getting this right means that we often have to do more with less. That is part of the beauty and challenge of working at and being part of the Graeme College community.
“Our fathers passed thro’ the Drostdy Gate, To the tiny school of a bygone day…” Celebrating 152 Years of Graeme College.
The Annual Graeme College Academic Dinner was graced by an extraordinary speech from Professor Warren Potts, a man whose achievements across academia, sport, and community engagement make him the perfect role model for our learners. His address was not just inspiring—it was a masterclass in balance, dedication, and lifelong learning.
A stunning rainbow graced our campus this week, lighting up the sky after a scorching day. The heavy downpour that has followed is a welcome relief, bringing much-needed coolness and a sense of calm after the intense heat. How beautiful!
The Foundation of Every Decision at Graeme College.
At Graeme College, every decision we make—whether in evaluating our current standing, planning for the future, or implementing new initiatives—must always align with the principles set out in our Vision and Mission Statement. These statements are more than just words; they serve as a compass that ensures we remain true to our core values and purpose.
Everybody enjoys reading or watching Simon Sinek’s advice about creating positive space in the workplace, leading to more productive outcomes and a happy staff through a positive culture. At the start of the year, the Graeme College staff went through his lessons learnt from the SEAL teams, with regards to ‘trust’.
In a recent assembly, I shared with the boys my thoughts around an article that I read recently. The article concerned the annual salaries of the CEOs of South Africa’s major banks (the information can be accessed from News24 or Businesstech).
The annual packages of the CEOs are as follows: