From the desk of the Second Master - No. 22-01
Part 1: To teach or to educate, that is the question… Recently I have been pondering the difference between good schools and great schools, and what it is that great schools do differently. I hope…
The Hiltonian Magazine 2021
Here with the Hiltonian Magazine 2021. Happy reading!Kind regards,The Hiltonian Magazine teamTo access previous Hiltonian magazines, dating back to 1901, click here.
A letter to Old Hiltonians - Q2 / 9 July 2021
When Hilton’s ninth headmaster, Raymond Slater, formalised the school prayer in 1967, he infused the last paragraph with the words “Preserve in it an unblemished name, enlarge it with a wider usefulness”. The Vula Programme…
From the desk of the Second Master - No. 21-01
Part 1: To teach or to educate, that is the question… Recently I have been pondering the difference between good schools and great schools, and what it is that great schools do differently. I hope…
A letter to Old Hiltonians - Q1 / 9 April 2021
On 9 January 1961, a few weeks before his inauguration as the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy famously exhorted, “for of those to whom much is given, much is required.” Kennedy’s…
A letter from The Head - 26 March 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians, When the world as we know it seems to be upended, it is necessary to reflect on that which we can yet be grateful for. At Hilton College I am grateful…
Matric Results 2020
Statement by George Harris, Headmaster of Hilton College The culmination of one’s schooling is the final exam our boys write as Matrics. The Class of 2020 did Hilton College especially proud in realising an outstanding…
A letter from The Head – 10 November 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians, If you seek, you will find... These times are unsettling. What we know and have become accustomed to has all but evaporated and our way of being has been altered significantly.…
Matric Results 2019
Hilton College would like to congratulate all our 2019 matriculants on their outstanding results. Academic learning continues to be Hilton’s top priority and we are delighted that we are achieving consistently strong matric results. For…
Grey Matter Chatter
RESEARCH THROUGH LEARNING Research and innovation lie at the heart of any good socio-economic strategy and make a pivotal contribution to the development of a society. They are the foundation of new career paths, economic…
2018 English Creative writing
I am pleased to be able to present the 2018 edition of Pinnacles, an annual compilation of writing from our boys. Although much of the work has been done in class time, on the creative…
Speech Night 2019
Speech Night was a wonderful representation of Hilton College in 2019. It has been an eventful, turbulent but ultimately successful year- with much to celebrate. If you were not able to attend in person, please…
Arts & Culture Newsletter - 11 February 2019
The Debating Society has already participated in two league fixtures. I am delighted with the number of Grade 8 boys who have signed up for debating. The various skills they learn will stand them in…
2019 English Creative Writing
We are pleased to be able to present the 2019 edition of Pinnacles, an annual compilation of writing from our boys. They have produced some superb work and we are grateful that they were willing to share their writings with us. These…
A letter from The Head - 26 January 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians, It feels a touch surreal that our campus will at last be officially open this weekend after the false starts. It goes without saying that the staff and I are delighted…