Morning assembly with a powerful reminder of our history as we learned about the brave women who stood up for their rights on 9 August 1956, during the anti-pass law protests in South Africa.
Their courage and determination continue to inspire us all. Let us honour their legacy by striving for equality and empowerment every day.
Happy Women’s Day!
Celebrating World Entrepreneurship Day in a Big Way!
What a privilege it was to have Devin Heffer, Brand and Communications Manager at Hollywoodbets and a proud St Henry’s alumnus from the Class of 2004, join us this morning to inspire our pupils and staff with his incredible journey. Devin shared the Hollywoodbets brand story in his talk titled “From R4 in the pocket to paint the world Purple: An entrepreneurial journey born out of survival.”
A few years ago, we introduced Entrepreneurship into our curriculum at St Henry’s, recognising the importance of equipping our students with life skills that they can use to start their own businesses. Today, on World Entrepreneurship Day, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to showcase that entrepreneurial spirit than with one of our very own alumni. This event is part of our Marist Alumni Journeys series – Inspiring the Future of Tomorrow.
Devin’s journey is closely tied to the remarkable story of Hollywoodbets, a company that started from humble beginnings just over 40 years ago by Devin’s father, Owen Heffer. Owen grew the business, starting with just four rand in his pocket, selling tipping sheets outside Greyville Racecourse. His perseverance and tenacity have shaped Hollywoodbets into the success it is today, with a team of over 6,000 members who understand the importance of hard work.
Our pupils were captivated by Devin’s story, and a few lucky ones even walked away with some fantastic prizes, including a signed Hollywoodbets Dolphins cricket bat and shirt, a signed Hollywoodbets Sharks jersey, and tickets to an upcoming game at Hollywoodbets Stadium this weekend!
Some key takeaways from Devin’s talk included the importance of creating an exceptional customer experience, the value of family in the business, and the power of innovation. Hollywoodbets’ ability to listen to their customers and continuously embrace new ways of doing things has driven their success.
Giving back is a core value at Hollywoodbets, and their community support initiatives, along with their Hollywoodbets Foundation continue to have a significant impact on countless lives.
Thank you, Devin, for sharing your journey and for inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs at St Henry’s!
St Henry’s Marist College recently hosted its annual isiZulu Cultural Evening, a vibrant celebration of Zulu culture, traditions, and cuisine. The event featured traditional music, dance, and storytelling, with students showcasing their pride in their heritage.
Guests enjoyed an immersive cultural experience, including delicious Zulu dishes like phuthu and isiphalaphala. The evening fostered a sense of unity and cultural appreciation, offering a deeper understanding of the Zulu people’s rich legacy.
In honour of Mandela Day, we visited Heaven’s Nest and Nazareth House with the tinned food and socks that we collected for this purpose. We spent a lovely morning there, playing games, singing, dancing and feeling united in joy. Many thanks to our parents and pupils for their generous donations that made this experience possible.
Happy Mandela Day!
We commemorated Mandela Day, a day deeply rooted in our Marist characteristic of Simplicity, by setting a challenge for our students to collect 670 cans of soup to donate to our charities. The number “67” represents the years Nelson Mandela fought for human rights.
We arranged the cans of soup in the High School quadrangle to form the number 46664, symbolising Mandela’s prison number and his enduring fight for freedom. The cans of soup will then be distributed to our charities.
Furthermore, we invited all of our parents, grandparents, friends and teachers to dedicate 67 minutes to making sandwiches for the less privileged in our MRC amphitheatre. The sandwiches and soup cans are now packed and ready for distribution to those in need in our local community.
It was truly heartwarming to receive such generous donations from all our students, parents, guardians and staff. We thank you once again for being a part of our one-school initiative at Marist Brothers Linmeyer.
The College Gents went above and beyond today in an effort to pack as many bags of ready-to-make soup as they could as part of their 67 minutes contribution to the #MandelaDay effort. 😁
The completed bags will be donated to Bet on Better, who will be distributing the bags to ECD schools and communities in the Groot Marico district (North-West Province) where children receive meals. Additionally, we will also be distributing bags in Alexandra through St Hubert’s Catholic Church. 🫶
Thank you to everyone involved in this great cause. #StDavidsMaristIanda #67Minutes #FamilySpirit
Celebrating Mandela Day, our entire school community came together to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela with special acts of kindness!
Our PP/JP students united to make care packages for the Angel Wings Charity. Grade 3s and Grade 1s paired up to make sandwiches, Grade 2s added fruit, chips and a chocolate to each bag, and our little artists from Grade 000 – R drew heartfelt cards to attach to each pack. These care packages were lovingly prepared, spreading smiles and hope in our community. Thank you to all our students, teachers, and parents for making this possible. Special thanks to Fr Sean for joining us this morning.
Meanwhile, our Grades 4-12 students united for Mandela Day by each bringing a packet of soup to support KHULA Education. This amazing organisation provides vital assistance to rural schools and underserved communities in KwaZulu-Natal. They then gathered to sing the South African anthem in tribute to Nelson Mandela, proudly standing in the formation of “67” to celebrate the 67 years he dedicated to fighting for freedom and justice.
A big thank you to all our students, teachers and parents for making this possible. Special thanks to Fr Sean for joining us this morning.
St David’s Marist Inanda celebrated its annual Champagnat Day on Thursday, 6 June.
The community came together for a special Mass to honour and remember St Marcellin Champagnat, which was then followed by festivities and delicious food for everyone from Grade 00 to Matric. The staff and parents are also included. On this day all the Marist values come together, Presence, In Mary’s Way, Love of Work, Simplicity, and Family Spirit.
On 6 June 2024, we celebrated Champagnat Day Mass in L’Hermitage Hall, a shift from our usual venue in the High School quad, but all the more special.
The Marist Brothers Linmeyer community gathered to honour the remarkable life and work of St. Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist schools worldwide. The day included a Mass presided over by our chaplain Fr Tshepo Duik, along with priests from some neighbouring parishes. Afterwards, our High School participated in an Alumni soccer and netball match that built the connection of our family that continues even after matriculating. Our Pre-School and Primary School enjoyed their morning with fun-filled games and picnics that allowed them to bond over the importance of our school’s history.
We extend our gratitude to the Marist Brothers Linmeyer community for joining us in this celebration.
Celebrating Champagnat Day at Sacred Heart College.
