Clifton Prep Prize Giving – Clifton School outstanding

Clifton Prep Prize Giving. Annual Awards Report.

The Clifton School, Durban, proudly celebrates its boys’ achievements. It includes academics, sport, and the arts in 2025. These awards recognize not only excellence in performance. It also recognizes the values of fellowship, sportsmanship, and leadership. It lies at the heart of the Clifton ethos. Each recipient has demonstrated dedication, talent, and character. They embody the school’s motto, “Prodesse Quam Conspici” — to accomplish rather than to be conspicuous.

🏆 Sports Awards

• Peter Kykins Athletics Trophy (Senior Victor Ludorum): Joel Keary
• Belgica Trophy (Chess Player of the Year): Daniel Weng
• Rod Lamont Trophy (Cricketer of the Year): Benjamin Snaith
• Michael Tack Open Tennis Challenge Trophy: Callen Meehan
• Cross Country Trophy: Ben Hands
• Hockey Player of the Year: Matthew Pomakov
• Rod Lamont Trophy (Rugby Player of the Year): Elvis Peltz
• Michael Pearson Senior Swimming Trophy: Joel Keary
• Water Polo Player of the Year: Joel Keary
• Ronald Collins Award (Sportsmanship): Vuyani Mketo
• Clifton Trophy (Sports All-Rounder of the Year): Joel Keary
• Dorothy Grindrod Trophy (Sportsman of the Year): Joel Keary

🏠 House Captains & Vice-Captains (2026)

• Barbarians: Captain – Hudson Mun-Gavin | Vice-Captain – Brody Jackson
• Trojans: Captain – Callan Meehan | Vice-Captain – Nkanyiso Bophela
• Crusaders: Captain – Benjamin Bellandini | Vice-Captain – Bjorn Laatz

🎭 The Arts Awards

• Mann Family Trophy: Noah Bassa
• Rose Visser Trophy (Poetry): Thahir Dayal
• Anthony Rider Award (Poetry): Niam Bhana
• Kassier Family Trophy (Public Speaking): Kaydee Jeewan
• Marc Jones Music Trophy: William Evans
• Dwyer Award (All-Round Participation & Sportsmanship): William Evans

📚 Grade 7 Subject Prizes

• Art Trophy: Thomas Brown
• Technology Trophy: William Evans
• Morrison Mathematics Award: William Evans
• Hewat Trophy (Mathematics): William Evans
• Dorothy Williamson History Trophy: William Evans
• Geography Trophy: William Evans
• Michael Balladon Science Trophy: William Evans
• Economic Management Science Trophy: Troy Botha
• Afrikaans Trophy: Milan Garach
• isiZulu Trophy: Nitai Maharaj
• Dorothy Williamson English Trophy: Niam Bhana

🌟 Special Awards

• Elijah Gcaba Fellowship Trophy: Ndumiso Mazibuko Awarded to the Grade 7 boy voted by his peers as showing the greatest fellowship.
• Jack Shave Trophy: Lavin Sargento Awarded to the Grade 7 boy whose contribution encompasses academics, sport, and culture, epitomizing the Clifton motto: “Prodesse Quam Conspici.”
• Rod Lamont Scholarship (Grade 7, 2026): Sébastien Hertoghe Awarded in memory of Rod Lamont to a Grade 6 candidate demonstrating academic excellence, sporting prowess, and the qualities of a Clifton gentleman.

🎓 Prep Academic Certificates (Grades 4–7)

(1) Grade 4

• Academic Achievement (≥80%): Yashik Bugwandin, William Buxton-Forman, Lucas Coutsoudis, Jordan Felt, Kiyaan Ganpath, Zayaan Gobind, Joel Whittle
• Academic Excellence (≥85%): Zachary Clarke
• Fellowship Awards: Kiyaan Ganpath, Muhammad Paruk
• Frances Baker General Knowledge Award: Yashik Bugwandin, Harrison Hirsch
• Top Three (2025):
  1. Zachary Clarke
  2. Joel Whittle
  3. Lucas Coutsoudis

(2) Grade 5

• Academic Achievement (≥80%): Joe Haley, Jude Keary, James Kriel, Theo Loudon, Yuralv Pillay, Oliver Porter
• Academic Excellence (≥85%): Yusuf Ballim, Max Garrity, Finnley Lewis
• Fellowship Awards: Yusuf Ballim, Yuralv Pillay, Max Garrity
• Top Three (2025):
  1. Yusuf Ballim
  2. Finley Lewis
  3. Max Garrity

(3) Grade 6

• Academic Achievement (≥80%): Zayd Akhalwaya, Jordan Basson, Lee Brown, Adam Clarke, Adarsh Govender, Nathan Haderaegzi, James Jackson, Adithya Mothilall, Hudson Mun-Gavin, Shaylan Naidu, Daniel Weng
• Academic Excellence (≥85%): Zayn Bhagirathi, Zaheen Warasally
• Fellowship Awards: Jordan Basson, Nkosikhona Myeni, James McKay
• Top Three (2025):
  1. Zaheen Warasally
  2. Zayn Bhagirathi
  3. Zayd Akhalwaya

(4) Grade 7

• Academic Achievement (≥80%): Yahya Ballim, Thahir Dayal, Joel Keary, Muhammad Nakooda
• Academic Excellence (≥85%): Yunal Ananth, Niam Bhana, Troy Botha, William Evans, Milan Garach, Kaydee Jeewan, Nitai Maharaj

This year’s awards highlight the remarkable breadth of talent across Clifton School. From the playing fields to the classroom, from the stage to the debating podium, our boys have shown resilience, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. We congratulate every award recipient and commend all students for their contributions to the life of the school. Together, they ensure that Clifton continues to thrive as a community of learning, leadership, and fellowship.

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