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…
View from the Dugout #67
Your perspective, the way you see things, will very often determine your success. Perspective after all determines your attitude and your attitude your motivation to achieve. In sport (and life) this can be directly applied…
View from the Dugout #66
Recently, I have been encouraged to read some excellent articles published by schools and various other commentators defending the cause of school boy sport. Not least of these was the article published by our own…
View from the Dugout #65
My highlight this past weekend was having the opportunity to watch the U16C rugby team play against Northwood. This match was a particular high point as it marked the return to sport of a brave…
View from the Dugout #64
This extract is adapted from a previous article that I wrote in 2017. I took the liberty of doing so as I feel that this is a well-timed piece for us to ponder as we…
View from the Dugout #63
You have to watch this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDeBOkGbvvE No writing could better explain the impact that generosity makes. It has the power to transform our perspective from, “us and them”, to just “us”. Generosity gives us…
View from the Dugout #62
Last week I had the privilege of attending the SA Rowing Championships at Roodeplaat Dam, just outside Pretoria. This massive event attracts passionate boys and girls and their coaches, parents and supporters from all over…
View from the Dugout #60
Recently, we have been focussing on leadership in sports, something which is in line with our thrust at Hilton to up-skill and motivate our team captains. Inspired by the book “Captains Class”, this week our…
Letter from the Chairman - 4 Dec 2020
The Board of Governors of the Hiltonian Society held its final meeting of the year last Friday. In keeping with all the other extraordinary circumstances of 2020 this was our first meeting this year actually…
View from Falconia No 4 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians and Significant Others, “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. “ ~ Matthew 23:12 I love reading, watching or listening to the stories of…
A letter from The Head - No. 20-12
One of the good fortunes of embracing IT at Hilton was our ability to transition to emergency distance learning when we needed it most during this pandemic and I am especially grateful to our teachers…
Letter from the Chairman - 7 Aug 2020
You will know that Mr George Harris is now in his fourth year as Headmaster of Hilton College, having begun his tenure in January 2017. I have written previously about the Headmaster’s excellent performance in…
A letter to Old Hiltonians - Q3 / 2020
Pinnacles, Gwens, Wheelbarrows, Rolling Stones, Ledges, Beacons, Teapots, Big Rock, Haunted House and Clumps are famous names that invoke nostalgia amongst Hiltonians, reminding them of the happiest of days. The Estate, as it is known…
A letter from The Head - No. 20-09
This term will go down in Hilton’s history as one of the most unusual. Every one of us has had to adjust to a different way of being, navigating this new and somewhat altered state.…