31 Gillingham House Housemaster’s report GILLINGHAM HOUSE This year, filled with trials and tribulations, has seen the gentleman of Gillingham continuing to forge friendships, cementing the brotherhood in which values like respect, empathy, integrity and honesty were held in high regard. These values hugely contributed towards Gillingham being a place of belonging amongst its boys. This, more than any number of trophies in the cabinet, is the real measure of the House’s success to me,. The class of 2023 are commended for the way in which they presented themselves to others and, in doing so, largely contributed to the smooth running of the house, being suitable role models and a “big brother” to the juniors. Their efforts as House captains of inter-house events didn’t go unnoticed, as they persevered to the bitter end and, even though they did not attain all their goals, oftenlosing by small margins, displayed resilience and camaraderie, qualities and examples that will be much needed for the near future. To Dylan Wiggett and his team of prefects - Mike De Beer, Dominic Hislop, Chad Croshaw and Fritz Rheeder - congratulations on a House well-run and thank you for your selfless contributions, leadership, and support to all boys of Gillingham throughout the year. A word of gratitude also goes to those who represented the House in various portfolios, serving on the KCC. It’s been a tough year for the boys, trying to maintain Gillingham’s competitive edge in the interhouse competition. The boys gave a good account of themselves in all three spheres of this close competition, with very little separating first and third place apart in most cases. Congratulations to Pembroke for being victorious and being crowned the Top House of 2023, winning Academics and Sport. Several Gillingham boys have also excelled in sports and academics and a number of boys were awarded provincial colours in various codes and academic honours. Gillingham House has once again been blessed by having 10 Grade 11 boys appointed to leadership positions for 2024. We wish you all successful tenures. To Luca Borrageiro and his team of prefects, Gregor Campbell, Kyle Mackay, Cameron Veenstra, Murray Weyer and Elihle Hadebe, we look forward to working with you through 2024 and all the challenges and opportunities it will present. To those appointed as leaders for next year in the Cottage and Haley house respectively, remember, your Gillingham brothers are behind you in full support and we are sure your efforts will produce the desires outcome. 2024 will most certainly present itself with a new challenges in all spheres, may you face these with determination knowing that as a united house, a team and a brotherhood, you will overcome all obstacles and enjoy success. We are certain of your resilience and drive to, once again, be crowned the Top house on campus. Mr Antonie Prinsloo Housemaster Back row (L- R): Callan Guerin (9), Matthew Gourlay (11), Kyle Mackay (11), Jack O’Donovan (11), Joe Clarkson (11), Thomas Hulse (12), Ntsika Mfayela (11), Jacques Nel (12), Gregor Campbell (11), Callum Clark (11), Matthew Shepherd (11), Alexandros Diakogiannis (11), 6th row: Keagan de Beer, Andile Nomvete (12), Oliver Meredith-Watts (9), Seth Millican (10), Neo Scott (12), Billy Keka (10), StJohn Vallance (12), Luca Borrageiro (11), Michael Groom (9), Jack Rankin (12), Roderick Tayler (12), Gabe Delport (12), Aidan Albrecht (12), Mark van der Merwe (9), Connor Grenfell (10), Okuhle Khupe (12) 5th row: Connor Wilson (11), Elihle Hadebe (11), Asavela Khambule (11), Aya Jikwana (10), Abdul Mahomed (12), Ewald Booyens (10), Brady Ditchfield (11), Thomas Sparks (10), Benjamin Delport (11), Mason Hielckert (10), James Engelbrecht (12), Justin Dawson (11), Adam Gray (11), Siyanda Makhathini (10), Mathieson McGlynn (10), Roydan Madatt (11), Troy Vermeulen (9) 4th row: Stephen Robertson (10), Sethu Magubane (11), Thando Sithole (12), Liam de Villiers (9), Liam Johnson (11), Jack Morgan (9), Vuyo Mcanyana (11), Thomas Godwin (12), Cameron Veenstra (11), Harvey Millard (12), Matt Lamplough (11), Mogau Tladi (11), Motheo Ramoriting (11), Kade Rencken (10), Connor Mills (12), Ross Williams (12), Mpande Luhlongwane (11), Luke Minne (10) 3rd row: Luke Hollins (9), Zothando Mchunu (9), Alwande Mkhize (9), Dale Ramsay (9), Solwazi Ngwane (11), Kaylin Moodley (10), Thomas Hurley (12), Benjamin Hancock (9), Jamie van Wyk (10), Robert Franz (11), Brandon McCrae (12), Murray Weyer (11), Ndumiso Malunga (9), Likhona Nunwana (12), Wandile Cele (10), Jake du Buisson (11), Mthobisi Mngomezulu (10) 2nd row: Lukholo Mvuyana (9), Callum Skewis (10), Jonty Wiggett (9), Ruan Vandenheede (9), Levi Edwards (9), Athur Nsingo (11), Nhlendla Zulu (12), Ndalo Diko (9), Phiwenhle Chonco (12), Michael Lang (9), Lethu Chonco (10), Callum McCrae (11), Joshua Velisariou (11), Thayuren Pillay (10), Riordan Govender (9), Hudson Elliot (9), Christiaan Venter (9), Rory Treleavan (10) 1st row: Samkele Mahanjana (9), Mabutho Makhaye (9), Takunda Mujati (9), Bulumko Mahlasela (9), Lesego Mbileni (9), Julian Carbonel (11), Jesse de Jager (9), Hayden Lombard (10), Ben Wessels (9), Alistair Clarkson (9), Ross Prinsloo (9), Awande Hadebe (11), Thabang Ramokgopa (10), Mvelo Mkhize (10), Joshua Lobban (9), Ngomusa Nhlabathi (9), Kwezi Godo (9) Seated: Nthato Sifumba (12), Dominic Hislop (Prefect), Oliver Brazier (Prefect Haley House), Jordan Boyd (KCC Vice Chairman), Mr Steven Edwards (Duty Master), Ethan Groom (KCC Chairman), Mr Dougan Macdonald (Assistant Housemaster), Devahn van der Walt (Deputy Head of School), Dylan Wiggett (Head of House), Mr Antonie Prinsloo (Housemaster), Mike de Beer (Prefect), Mr Divesh Sookdeo (Duty Master), Chad Croshaw (Prefect), Fritz Rheeder (Prefect), Esihle Mfeka (12), Lihle Maqhugula (12) (Grade shown in brackets)
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