St Henry's Marist Trust

25/09/2024

19/09/2024

🌟 MAGIC MARIST MOMENTS at the 2024 St Henry's Marist College Lion’s Den Entrepreneurship Showcase! 🌟

What an incredible evening we had last night at the St Henry’s Marist College Lion’s Den Entrepreneurship Showcase! Thank you to our amazing MC, Darryn Le Grange, and our fantastic judges for your support, and of course, to our brave and talented presenters—what a fabulous event it was, you should be very proud of yourselves 🎉

Every presentation was outstanding, but there could only be one winner in each category. Congratulations to our deserving winners:

🏆 Most Innovative Idea – SOLARSENSE
• Callynn Kapp
• Hannah Mukama
• Aaron Reddy
• Rheed Schofield

🏆 Commercial Viability – SUPER STATIONERY
• Ryan Atkinson
• Jesse Koen
• Kyle Moodley
• Athenkosi Msomi

🏆 Investor Appeal – PARKSURE
• Malitha Baqwa
• Jia Ranchhod

🏆 Best Pitch – PRINTING PROMISES
• Edie Jardine
• Thariya Pillay

A special shout-out to our incredible judges:
💛Dean Horn (Class of 1993, Owner & Managing Director, Super Tyres Pty Ltd)
💙Deshan Naidoo (Class of 2006, Youth Industrialist & International Director, INSEAD)
💛Madoda Shweni (Class of 1990, Co-Founder & Non-Executive Chairman, Kakanyo Business Solutions)
💙Debbie Heustice (St Henry’s Marist College Parent, Leadership & Strategic Management Expert, KHULA Education)

🙏And of course, a huge thank you to our brilliant MC, Darryn Le Grange from ActionCOACH Ignite, for keeping the evening flowing and adding a personal touch to make it truly memorable! ✨

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this magical event! 💫 We can't wait to see the continued success of our young Marist entrepreneurs! 👏

A final note of thanks to our passionate teachers supporting this initiative.

16/09/2024

🎉 A BIG MARIST THANK YOU to Varsity College Durban North! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful to Varsity College Durban North for their generous sponsorship of a DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone with Smart Controller for our IT/Mechatronics and Marketing Departments. 🙌

This isn’t just any drone – it’s a game-changer! 🚁✨ It will help us upskill our students by providing hands-on experience in technology and mechatronics. Plus, it will allow us to capture special moments and events at St Henry's from exciting new angles! 🎥🎓

Thank you, Varsity College, for your ongoing support and for always helping St Henry's Marist College soar to new heights! 🙏💙

📸Captured in the photo: Dr Stephen Leech - Principal of St Henry's Marist College, Mr Rajesh Chandarman - Campus Head of IIE Varsity College Durban North, and Peter Howells, our dedicated High School Educator and Subject Head of IT & Mechatronics.

12/09/2024

🎉 Celebrating Entrepreneurship at St Henry's Marist College! 🎉

A big shout-out to the Berea Mail for featuring our alumnus, Devin Heffer (Class of 2004), in our Marist Alumni Journeys Speaker Series! 🙌

🙏Thank you once again, Devin, for your inspirational talk—you've left a lasting impact on our students, inspiring them with the story of your family's Hollywoodbets journey, filled with perseverance, passion, and entrepreneurial success!

09/09/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Tanah Rivalland and a BIG Marist Thank You to The Chefs Table! 🍽

We are thrilled to announce that Tanah won our Wine, Dine & Win raffle at the quarterly St Henry’s Marist College Lunch Club Dinner, receiving a R2500 voucher to dine at The Chefs Table – generously donated by our alumnus, Soti Sonitis, Class of 1984.

The Chefs Table not only hosted our inaugural St Henry’s Marist Connect in Durban this March, but was also recently awarded the Best of Durban award for Best Fine Dining Restaurant – a true testament to its world-class cuisine! If you're looking to experience fine dining at its best, we highly recommend visiting The Chefs Table in uMhlanga. Bookings can be made on 031 001 0200 or visit their website at thechefstable.co.za.

A huge thank you to Soti Sonitis! The funds raised through the raffle will go towards starting the exciting journey of creating the St Henry's Marist College Museum on the 1st Floor of the Brothers' House.💙💛

21/08/2024

🎉Celebrating World Entrepreneurship Day in a Big Way!

What a privilege it was to have Devin Heffer, Brand and Communications Manager at Hollywoodbets and a proud St Henry's alumnus from the Class of 2004, join us this morning to inspire our pupils and staff with his incredible journey. Devin shared the Hollywoodbets brand story in his talk titled "From R4 in the pocket to paint the world Purple: An entrepreneurial journey born out of survival."

A few years ago, we introduced Entrepreneurship into our curriculum at St Henry’s, recognising the importance of equipping our students with life skills that they can use to start their own businesses. Today, on World Entrepreneurship Day, we couldn't have asked for a better way to showcase that entrepreneurial spirit than with one of our very own alumni. This event is part of our Marist Alumni Journeys series – Inspiring the Future of Tomorrow.

Devin’s journey is closely tied to the remarkable story of Hollywoodbets, a company that started from humble beginnings just over 40 years ago by Devin’s father, Owen Heffer. Owen grew the business, starting with just four rand in his pocket, selling tipping sheets outside Greyville Racecourse. His perseverance and tenacity have shaped Hollywoodbets into the success it is today, with a team of over 6,000 members who understand the importance of hard work.

🏏🏈Our pupils were captivated by Devin’s story, and a few lucky ones even walked away with some fantastic prizes, including a signed Hollywoodbets Dolphins cricket bat and shirt, a signed Hollywoodbets Sharks jersey, and tickets to an upcoming game at Hollywoodbets Stadium this weekend!

✏Some key takeaways from Devin’s talk included the importance of creating an exceptional customer experience, the value of family in the business, and the power of innovation. Hollywoodbets’ ability to listen to their customers and continuously embrace new ways of doing things has driven their success.

Giving back is a core value at Hollywoodbets, and their community support initiatives, along with their Hollywoodbets Foundation continue to have a significant impact on countless lives.

💛💙Thank you, Devin, for sharing your journey and for inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs at St Henry's!

18/08/2024

💛💙 Another Magic Marist Moment hosting these amazing alumni at our 'Vintage Blue and Gold' Marist Connect - taking an opportunity to raise a toast to 95 years of Marist Education at St Henry's Marist College.

17/08/2024

‼️1 WEEK TO GO
Johannesburg here we come!
RSVP REMINDER

💙💛St Henry's
MARIST CONNECT : Johannesburg
Saturday 24 August 2024

💙INVITATION 💛

St Henry's Marist College, St Henry's Marist Trust and Marist Alumni Association are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Johannesburg MARIST CONNECT on Saturday, 24 August at THE MARISTONIAN, St David's Marist Inanda, Sandton.

This year, as St Henry's Marist College celebrates 95 years of Marist education, we couldn't think of a better place to honour our MARIST legacy than at THE MARISTONIAN situated at St David's Marist Inanda- a BIG thank you to St David's for giving us the opportunity to host our celebratory St Henry's Marist Connect in their splendid venue.

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and celebration, where you can reconnect with fellow St Henry's alumni and raise a toast to the memories and milestones that have shaped our Marist community.

💛A Message from College Principal – Dr Stephen Leech (Alumnus class of 1989) :
"In this 95th anniversary year, we are so pleased to extend an invitation to our alumni to join us for the Johannesburg Connect. These Connects are undoubtedly a highlight in our School calendar. As we meet with each of our alumni, we are vividly reminded of our 'why'. Why does St Henry's do what it does? The answer to this question, the answer to our 'why' is embodied in each of you as alumni. You are our success, our achievement, you are our 'why'. Let's celebrate this together at our Johannesburg Connect and build more magical, Marist memories!"

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joy of our Marist heritage. Your presence will make this occasion truly special. Afternoon snacks and drinks will be served.

Please find your invitation below. We would appreciate you extending this invitation to your classmates and fellow alumni..

'MARIST CONNECT' - JOHANNESBURG


Place: THE MARISTONIAN @ St David's Marist Inanda,36 Rivonia Road, Sandton

Date and time: Saturday 24 August 2024 - 14h00 to 17h30

Catering: Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Cost: R 120

RSVP: RSVP by 19 August - Please note numbers will be limited

We look forward to another wonderful afternoon of connecting.

Yours in Marist,

Tess and Kerry

Tess - Marist Association | 0833813911
Kerry - St Henry's Marist Trust | 0782846814
Email: [email protected]

13/08/2024

Don't forget to pick up our limited edition 95th Anniversary Tie from The Lion's Den Uniform Shop for R250! Join us in celebrating our 95th birthday year in style. 💙💛

09/08/2024

🌸HAPPY WOMAN'S DAY 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible women in our lives – our teachers, moms, sisters, and friends. At St Henry's, we are blessed to be surrounded by women who inspire us every day with their dedication, strength, and compassion.

In our Marist community, we also honour Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose unwavering faith and love serve as a beacon of hope and grace. Following Mary's Way, we are reminded of the importance of nurturing and guiding others with kindness and humility.

To all the amazing women who are part of the St Henry's family – thank you for your unwavering commitment to education, your nurturing spirit, and your endless support. You are the heart and soul of our community. 💙💛

Let us take a moment today to appreciate and celebrate the wonderful women who make our world a better place. Happy Women's Day! 💐