Dear White House Parents

From Left - Jean Truter (Vice Head of House)  Jason Morris (Head of House)   Seb Remmelzwaal  (Head of  College)

I have some very special and proud news ......we have a Head Boy in White House. Congratulations to Seb Remmelzwaal who was announced as the Head Boy for 2012 at prize-giving this morning.  Judging by the two very impressive speeches he delivered last night to wish the matrics well and this morning at prize-giving, he is going to be brilliant. We are all very very proud of him.

This obviously means that Jason Morris now moves up to Head of House and Jean Truter takes up the role of Assistant Head of House. I am more than confident that  Jean and Jason are a very good match as they will compliment each other’s skills very well.  Obviously, Seb will also be on tap for advice when it matters.  There are so many very good leaders amongst the grade 11s that making the choice was never going to be easy. I look forward enormously to working with our new leaders who start their campaign immediately. 

Last night we had our Matric Farewell Dinner which was loads of fun and fine tribute to the matrics who have  had a successful year and can be very proud of what they have achieved. Once the photos come through, I will present a full reflection on the night and the matrics of 2011.

We have new carpets in all the passages which looks so much better and with the painting recently done the House is looking ‘lekker’ again. The school has really come to the party this year in terms of maintenance and upgrades in the House. THANK YOU and I know Mr Westwood has made made it his mission to keep the boarding houses looking spic and span! Next on the job list are smoke detectors which will be going up in the next few weeks.  Apparently, these are so sensitive that even if a person smokes in the vicinity it will set off the alarm! Obviously they will be installed in all dorms and studies.

The Quad Artificial Lawn Appeal has  been successful to an extent. We have raised R38000-00 which is well short of target, but  only about 20% of the parents have contributed. I will meet next week on Tuesday with the House Committee to discuss the way forward.

Tomorrow night we are hosting a social in the House and this is being run by Daniel Pinn and Tim Wells.  It is to try and raise funds for children from Dwarsrivier Primary School in the Cedarberg  to come to Cape Town next weekend. We will be hosting about  5 children in White House. Let’s hope they make lots of money.

Well that is all from me this week. I am on duty from Saturday through to Sunday.

Take care
Angus