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Nashua 7’s Rugby Tournament – St Charles College enters fearless
Nashua 7’s Rugby Tournament – St Charles College enters fearless

Nashua Sevens Tournament. Despite the relentless drizzle and sodden fields, St Charles College brought fire and flair to the annual Nashua Sevens Tournament hosted by Maritzburg College. Entering two squads—the…

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Schoolboy Rugby – St Charles College vs St David’s College
Schoolboy Rugby – St Charles College vs St David’s College

School Rugby. Rugby Thunder in Maritzburg: Wild Dogs Triumph on Derby Day On a crisp winter’s afternoon that felt anything but cold, Pietermaritzburg buzzed with anticipation as St Charles College…

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Old Boys’ Day – St Charles College celebrates 150 years
Old Boys’ Day – St Charles College celebrates 150 years

Old Boys’ Day. Photo: Saints centre, Attie Qumo, breaks a tackle on Old Orchards Old Boys’ Day 2025 was always destined to be special, marking the 150th year of St…

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Annual Ironman event – St Charles College
Annual Ironman event – St Charles College

During the last week of term, our Prep boys had an opportunity to compete in our annual Ironman event. Bringing their bikes onto campus is always a highlight and the…

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God’s Emergency Room – St Charles College
God’s Emergency Room – St Charles College

God’s Emergency Room. If you have ever been to an emergency room, you will probably have been disturbed by how calm everyone is. At the height of your anxiety, there…

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President’s Awards – St Charles College
President’s Awards – St Charles College

President’s Awards. Sduduzo Mtalane and Carlo van den Berg from St Charles College in Pietermaritzburg, received their President’s Awards. Sduduzo received his silver award and is working towards gold, and…

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Comrades Marathon Volunteers – St Charles College
Comrades Marathon Volunteers – St Charles College

Comrades Marathon Volunteers. On Sunday, 9 June, we had the privilege to volunteer at the Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon. Teaming up with a local NGO and another PMB…

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Comrades Marathon 2024 – St Charles College
Comrades Marathon 2024 – St Charles College

Comrades Marathon 2024. The Comrades Marathon 2024 is a special time in St Charle College’ province and in their city. Friday’s Preparatory assembly, titled ‘Endurance’ allowed for the opportunity to…

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“Press Pause” – St Charles College

“Press Pause”. Press pause – we need to slow down. We need to focus on the moment. We need to learn to be present. Across the St Charles College Junior…

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Basketball – St Charles College vs Michaelhouse

Basketball. Last weekend saw St Charles College travelling up the hill to take on Michaelhouse. St Charles College, having won their previous encounter, looked to win on a tricky away…

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National Debating – St Charles College

National Debating. In the realm of intellectual skill, where words wield the power to shape opinions and challenge perceptions, stands Timothy Schoeman. Timothy is a Grade 12 student whose eloquence…

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Recognition Ceremony – St Charles College Junior Primary

Recognition Ceremony. The St Charles College Junior School Recognition Ceremony was held in the chapel last Friday. It was a special occasion, recognising and celebrating the achievements of all the…

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Maths Olympiad – St Charles College did exceptionally well

Maths Olympiad. The Second Round of the Old Mutual SA Mathematics Olympiad was written in May. The St Charles College boys did exceptionally well in this round of the Maths…

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Remembrance Day – St Charles College

Remembrance Day. On 11 November people all around the world observe Remembrance Day. This is to honour the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times…

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Comrades Appreciation – St Charles College boys received certificates of appreciation

Comrades Appreciation – On Friday, 27 October, Mrs Debbie Straw visited St Charles College to hand over a certificate of appreciation to Mr van Blerk and the boys who volunteered as stretcher…

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KZN Inland Cricket – St Charles College represented

KZN Inland Cricket. All of St Charles College cricket boys have represented St Charles College superbly well at KZN Inland Cricket this year.   St Charles College is very proud…

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Breast Cancer Awareness – St Charles College

Breast Cancer Awareness. On Friday, 20 October, the Saints Staff were challenged to wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In a massive show of support, a sea…

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Fish Canoe Marathon – St Charles learner paddling 11 hours

Fish Canoe Marathon. Greg Palframan, Grade 11 learner of St Charles College, was unable to compete in the Fish Canoe Marathon last week, so he decided to paddle 100km in…

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National Sevens Tournament – St Charles College

National Sevens Tournament. St Charles College student, Matthew Fick, (Grade 11) represented his family, his school, and his province at the National Sevens Tournament in Bloemfontein during the holidays.  In…

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Speech Night 2023 – St Charles College

Speech Night 2023. The highlight of the St Charles College calendar has always been their annual Speech Night. As with each year, the Samukele Khumalo Arena was completely transformed into…

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Youth Empowerment – President’s Award at St Charles College

Youth Empowerment. The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment forms part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. It is also an exciting challenge for young people between the ages…

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Nuclear Physics Presentation – St Charles College

Nuclear Physics Presentation. St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, Grade 10 physics boys have spent the last few weeks learning about nuclear physics in class.   On Wednesday, 6 September, the physics…

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Chamber Choir – St Charles College choir tour to Cape Town

Chamber Choir. The Chamber Choir of St Charles College is excited about their tour to Cape Town over the midterm weekend. The tour will include three performances across Thursday, Saturday…

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St Charles College – Founders Day 148th Birthday

St Charles College. St Charles College was founded on 26 July 1875. To celebrate this, the College instituted a Founder’s Day Dash on 26 July 2012. The whole College, from…

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Inter Provincial Hockey – St Charles College

Inter Provincial Hockey. Three Hockey players of St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, were involved in their respective inter-provincial hockey tournaments held during the holidays. St Charles College players played exceptionally well.…

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St Charles College Subjects – Subject Expo for Grades 9 and 10

St Charles College Subjects. Members of the St Charles College Academic Council staged a Subject Expo for boys in Grades 9 and 10. The point of the Expo is to…

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Comrades 2023 – St Charles College served in medical tents

Comrades 2023. Five staff members of St Charles College who ran Comrades this year are all proudly brandishing their medals despite a tough race. St Charles also had a team…

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Alliance Française Pietermaritzburg – St Charles host French week

Alliance Française Pietermaritzburg. On Friday the 2nd of June, Alliance Française Pietermaritzburg, together with St Charles College, once again hosted the French Week Cocktail Evening. St Charles College had the privilege of welcoming the newly appointed…

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KZN Sharks Schools Capping – St Charles boys attended

KZN Sharks Schools Capping. Wednesday evening saw three St Charles College Senior boys attend the Capping Ceremony at Hollywoodbets King’s Park Stadium. Raphael Ajibade made the KZN U16B team, with…

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KZN Sharks Rugby Schools – St Charles College play Provincially

KZN Sharks Rugby Schools. St Charles College is proud to announce the selection of the following boys into the KZN Sharks Rugby Schools teams to represent their province at the upcoming…

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French Games Lesson – St Charles College

French Games Lesson. On Tuesday, 16 May, the Epworth ladies joined St Charles College’ Grade 10 IGCSE boys. They joined the boys for a French games lesson at the College…

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Old Boys Day – St Charles College day of sport

Old Boys Day It was an exciting day of sport at St Charles College, with it being Old Boys Day. St Charles’ 1st hockey team took on Clifton. They were…

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St Charles College – Celebrating Old Boys’ day

St Charles College. St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, is a special place. On Friday morning’s Sports Assembly, the school had the whole College from Grade 000 to Grade 12 join together…

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Leadership – St Charles College announce new Prefects

Leadership. Pupil leadership at St Charles College is announced annually at Speech Night. However, the College is very aware that boys develop and mature at different rates and stages. For…

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Science – New Science Laboratory at St Charles College

Science. The boys of St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, are enjoying doing their Biology, Chemistry and Physics practicals in the new science laboratory. “The University-style layout accommodates more than eighty students…

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World Book Day – St Charles College celebrate

World Book Day. In celebration of World Book Day, our Junior and Senior Primary School were invited to arrive on Friday dressed as their favourite book characters – and our…

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Cricket South Africa U19 – St Charles learner in training squad

Cricket South Africa U19. St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, Matric student, Ntandoyenkosi Zuma, has been invited to the Cricket South Africa U19 training squad. More school news: https://schoolsthatrock.co.za https://stcharlescollege.co.za Photo credit:…

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Midlands Rugby Festivals – Start of KZN rugby season for Preps

Midlands Rugby Festivals. The Midlands Rugby Festivals serve as the start of the rugby season for most Preparatory Schools in KZN. With teams from across the province participating, the quality…

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St Charles College – Prep School announced Inter House leaders

St Charles College. St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, Congratulate the boys in their Prep School who were announced as Inter House leaders for the year! “We look forward to the Inter…

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Prep Cricket – St Charles College hosted Highbury

Prep Cricket. Prep cricket at its best! On Saturday, St Charles College Prep 1st XI hosted Highbury Preparatory School. With the Senior School having finished cricket a week earlier, these…

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End of summer Awards – St Charles College

End of summer Awards. At the Senior School sports assembly of St Charles College on Friday morning, they announced the awards for the end of summer season. What a celebration…

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Crazy Senso Day – St Charles College Scrummies

Crazy Senso Day. For St Charles College Scrummies, the boys (and teachers!) Senso Day is arguably one of the happiest, messiest and craziest days in Scrummies! On Friday morning, through…

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St Charles College – Fun Family Cricket at Saints Oval

St Charles College. St Charles College Grade 0 boys were thrilled to welcome their dads to the Saints Oval on Saturday morning. This was for some fun family cricket! Before…

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St John’s Basketball Tournament – St Charles College won

St John’s Basketball Tournament. “Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance…

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Singapore Maths model – St Charles College Senior Primary School

Singapore Maths model. St Charles College Grade 4 boys had a fun lesson with the Head of our Senior Primary, Mr Brett Sliedrecht, exploring the Singapore Maths model method –…

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Basketball – St Charles at Jenny Orchards Invitational Tournament

Basketball. St Charles College welcome back their 1st and U14A basketball teams. The teams participated in the Jenny Orchards Invitational Basketball Tournament as well as their Prep 1st XI who…

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Academic Awards Ceremony – St Charles College

Academic Awards Ceremony. This week St Charles College’ Middle School celebrated its academic achievements from the 2022 final examinations. It was a fitting ceremony that boasted some of the College’s…

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Basketball – St Charles College vs Durban High

Basketball. St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, made the trip to Durban to take on long-time and respected rivals, Durban High School. Both teams have a proud basketball heritage, and the clash…

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High-performance Aquatics Centre – St Charles College

High-performance Aquatics Centre. Before the announcement of St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, high-performance aquatics centre, the swimming programme at St Charles College has been developing steadily. Good seed has been sown…

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1st XI Cricket – St Charles College Prep 1st XI

1st XI Cricket. The St Charles College Prep 1st XI were all smiles after a great day of cricket against our friendly city rivals, Cordwalles. More school news: https://schoolsthatrock.co.za https://stcharlescollege.co.za…

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