Final Sports Awards Assembly - Kingswood College is delighted

Final Sports Awards Assembly. Kingswood College, Makhanda, celebrates Sporting Excellence.

Kingswood College proudly hosted its Senior School Final Sports Awards Assembly, honouring the outstanding achievements of its student athletes across multiple sporting codes. The event highlighted not only exceptional performances but also the values of teamwork, resilience, and dedication that define Kingswood’s sporting culture.

Athletics

Half Colours: Kate Wilson, Andrew Woods

Basketball

Half Colours: Leneo Gaopotlake, Kwame Boateng, Kgotso Seokamo, Lethabo Nthekeng, Sandi Peter

Cricket

Half Colours: David Loudon, Sinawo Bukula, Tana Sinclair
Full Colours: Josh Loon, Patrick Mouton

Special Awards:

Derrick Collett Cup (Best U14A All-Rounder): Sibabalwe Mandlendoda
Truter-Bladen Captain’s Bat (2nd Team Captain): Luke de Villiers
George Niven Trophy (Best 2nd XI All-Rounder): James Hobson
Norman Elliott Trophy (Best Colts A All-Rounder): Simon Sheard
Peter Slatem Trophy (“Best Teammate” in 2nd XI): Ross Barnard
Most Improved 1st XI Player: David Loudon
Jones-Phillipson Trophy (Best 1st XI All-Rounder): Daniel Jakins & Patrick Mouton

Bat Awards (for 5+ wickets or 100+ runs): Someleze Fata, Oliver Robertson, Junaid Maart, Luke de Villiers, Mathew Spring, Imi Ngcese, Hayden Holt, Patrick Mouton, Sinawo Bukula

Squash

Certificates of Merit: Kelly Goldschmidt (EP U14A, SA Top 10), Gemma Clark (EP U16A)
Half Colours: Makayla Govender, Hayley van der Meulen, James Miles, Paul Bassett, Chris Ferraris
Full Colours: Luke Goldschmidt, Aeryn Putzier, Rogan Goliath, David Loudon, Chris Ferraris

National Rankings:

U14: Kelly Goldschmidt (Top 10 SA Schools)
U16: Aeryn Putzier (Top 10 SA Schools)

Trophies:

Girls’ U14 Champion: Kelly Goldschmidt
Boys’ U14 Champion: Oliver Robertson
Most Improved Players: James Miles & Paul Bassett
Gareth Stevens Trophy (Enthusiasm & Effort): Erin Taggart
Natasha Alexander Cup (Girls’ U16 Champion): Gemma Clark
Trevor Cohen Trophy (Boys’ U16 Champion): Luke Goldschmidt
Judy Hartzenberg Trophy (Girls’ Open Champion): Erin Taggart
JF Frayne Shield (Boys’ Open Champion): Rogan Goliath

Water Polo

Certificates of Merit: Lily Collins
Half Colours: Luc Starkey, Robert Miles, Reece Coetzer, Cullan Erasmus, Jordan Newcombe, Kate Wilson, Nina de Jongh, Lily-Mae Craig, Iviwe Ntloko, Josie Field
Full Colours: Casey Williamson, Lucy Nagel

Special Awards:

Stirk Trophy (Best Training Ethic): Casey Williamson
Bea Moorcroft Memorial Shield (Resilience & Character): Caleb de Wet Steyn

Closing Statement

Head of Sport at Kingswood College commended the recipients, noting:

“These awards reflect not only sporting excellence but also the values of perseverance, teamwork, and character. We are immensely proud of our athletes who continue to inspire both on and off the field.”

Kingswood College congratulates all award winners and looks forward to another year of sporting success.