U13 Craven Week
2023-06-25 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 UTC | Kent Pavilion, Goldstones
The Sharks Primary Schools are proud to host this year’s addition of the U13 A & B Craven Week.
The event will be held on the 25 ha stunning Maritzburg College campus, and we look forward to welcoming this tournament for the first time to the picturesque KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Aerial view of the Maritzburg College campus
Map of the Maritzburg College campus

The LOC’s vision is to deliver an innovative, world-class rugby tournament that is affordable and value for money.
This tournament will aim to display rugby at its best, highlighting the values of friendship, camaraderie, and fair play.

The Local Organising Committee
Full Programme
Manager Handbook

Results Day 1
Results Day 2
Results Day 3

Entrance Fee:
Accredited officials and players FREE
Visitors over the age of 13 R20
Visitors 13 years of age and younger R10

Parking:
Parking will be available off College Road and visitors can park on Lamond’s, Leach’s, Nicholson’s and Hill’s Fields (please see aerial map). Visitors are to make use of the main entrance to gain access to the school. Parking is also available off Princess Margaret Drive. Visitors are to make use of the gate at Goldstone’s Rugby Field.
PLEASE NOTE:
Vehicles parked on Lamond’s, Leach’s, Nicholson’s, Hill’s and Barns’ will be charged R30 per car.
Vehicles parked off Princess Margaret Drive is free of charge and parked at owners’ own risk.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

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160th Birthday Bhangra Bash
2023-07-22 17:00 - 23:00 | Alan Paton Memorial Hall, Princess Margaret Drive, Pietermartizburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Join us for our next exciting 160th birthday event – our special and much anticipated Bhangra Bash hosted with San Productions!

Date: Saturday 22 July 2023
Venue: Alan Paton Memorial Hall
Time: Doors open 5pm, event starts 6pm
Cost: R160 per person

Book using this link: https://bit.ly/3NBCmrF

Please bring your own picnic basket with food, cutlery, crockery and drinks

Parking is available in Princess Margaret Drive – security will be provided, but parking is at your own risk.

MCEASA Conference 2023
2023-08-15 | Maritzburg College, 51 College Road, Pietermartizburg
The Maritzburg College English Academy of South Africa hosts its 2023 conference: –
“Building bridges – Linking learner engagement & literacy”
Speakers are invited to present on various English-related topics.
Interested speakers to email maistrya@mcollege.co.za by 30 July 2023.

Conference information
Meet your Conference Presenters
Conference booking form

Sip+Sketch with Brent Dodd
2023-08-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Olivier Cultural Centre, 51 College Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal, 3245, South Africa
Join us for a fun evening with renowned artist, Brent Dodd, who will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Brent is now living in Zimbabwe, so this is a unique opportunity to enjoy one of Brent’s spectacular sip + sketch evenings while he is back in South Africa for a visit.
Absolutely no art experience or skill is required. All art materials and dinner will be provided. Just round up a few friends, bring your own drinks (including glasses), and get ready to release your inner artist.
Bookings can be made individually or as a table of 10.

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Open Day
2023-08-24 13:30 - 16:00 | Maritzburg College, 51 College Road, Pietermartizburg
Experience Maritzburg College’s #RedBlackWhite campus like never before!

Grade 5, 6, and 7 learners and parents are invited to embark on this exciting “Good Man Journey”, exploring our 160-year school’s vibrant atmosphere and historic red brick buildings.

Interact with staff and scholars, and discover everything you need to know about becoming a part of our thriving community!

Programme for the Day

Bookings have now CLOSED for the Open Day.

Night of 1000 Stars
2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Olivier Cultural Centre, 51 College Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal, 3245, South Africa
As part of our 160th celebrations we invite you to join us for a wonderful evening showcasing the diverse talent of our staff, boys and old boys!

Date: Friday 1 September 2023
Time: 19h00
Venue: Olivier Cultural Centre, parking on the Terraces
Cost: R25 donation to charity (paid at the door)
Bookings at bookings@mcollege.co.za

Goldstones Parent Function
2023-09-15 18:00 - 23:00 | Goldstones
The sun is setting on 2023, join us for the last Goldstones Parents Function of the Year
Date: Friday, 15th September
Venue: Goldstones
Time: 18h00
Dress: Smart Casual
Ticket Price: R150pp

Cash Bar
Gin Bar
Spit Braai
Music
Fire Pits/Bon Fires
Spot Prizes
99 Club Draw

Email events@mcollege.co.za for any special dietary requirements
BOOK NOW

63rd Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-04 | Maritzburg College, 51 College Road, Pietermartizburg
The Michaelmas Cricket Week, South Africa’s oldest and, arguably, most prestigious school cricket festival, will once again be hosted by Maritzburg College from 30 September to 4 October 2023, for the 63rd year.
Mr Jonathan Oppenheimer began his formal association with the Michaelmas Cricket Week in 2004, when he became the sponsor and is the single, longest sponsor of the week in its 63 year history.
We are especially proud of the list of past schoolboys who have gone to play on the bigger stage, be it at Provincial, Franchise or International level.
However, the four days are not only about cricket, but also about renewing friendships. There is a genuine camaraderie amongst both the boys and the coaches and it is wonderful to watch how they share in each other’s cricketing journeys.
This year will see 20 school participate in the event, with matches being played at 10 venues, two of which are at Maritzburg College.

Full Programme
Fixtures
Results

Mental Health Awareness Month
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00
2023 will see Maritzburg College again #GoGreenForMentalHealth during the month of October.
As part of the College Community you are get involved in a number of ways:

Purchase and wear a green ribbon for the month of October (R5 minimum)
Wear green on Wednesday in support of Mental Health Month
Take part in our #GoGreenForMentalHealth color run on Friday 27 October (R40 per adult and R20 per child U12
Make a donation to the #GoGreenForMentalHealth initiative – all funds raised will go to the Pmb Mental Health Association. If you would like to make a donation, please do this via EFT and use the school’s banking details with the reference YourName#GoGreen

Colour Run Tickets

Ribbon Tickets

Maritzburg College Golf Day
2023-10-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Victoria Country Club, 170 Peter Brown Dr, Town Bush Valley, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3201, South Africa
We are excited to invite you to be a part of our 2023 Golf Day, hosted in association with College Connect – the school’s business networking initiative.

Our Golf Day will take place on 20 October 2023, at the stunning world-class Victoria Country Club, and we encourage all keen players to book their four-ball as soon as possible, by contacting events@mcollege.co.za.

The cost is R2400 per four-ball with a shotgun start at 11am, and plenty of great prizes on offer.

We hope to see many of the College Community there!

Glenwood Prep Roadshow
2023-10-26 17:30 - 18:30
We are excited to be hosted at Glenwood Preparatory School for our next Maritzburg College Roadshow.

We invite all Grade 5 and 6 boys and their parents to join us at Glenwood Prep and learn more about our #RedBlackWhite five year journey that awaits. From humble beginnings in 1863 to a Powerhouse top quality all-boys school in 2023. Be part of our enduring legacy, spanning over 160 years.

Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/3QfbAHO

#JoinTheTradition #LegacyOfExcellence

South Coast Roadshow
2023-10-27 17:30 - 18:30
Our #RedBlackWhite recruitment team will be at the Umthunzi Hotel on the South Coast on Friday 27 October from 17:00 for 17:30 to talk with any prospective parents and boys.

If your son is in grade 5 or 6 and is considering Maritzburg College, please come to the Umthunzi Hotel and chat to the team to learn more about the exciting five-year journey that awaits.

From humble beginnings in 1863 to a Powerhouse top quality all-boys school in 2023.

Be part of our enduring legacy, spanning over 160 years.

Secure your place here

#JoinTheTradition #LegacyOfExcellence

Eston Roadshow
2023-11-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Eston Club
#160yearsofdirectingpotential

Our #RedBlackWhite recruitment team will be at the Eston Club on Friday 3 November from 18:00 to talk with any prospective parents and boys.

If your son is in grade 5 or 6 and is considering Maritzburg College, please drop by the Eston Club and chat to the team to learn more about the exciting five-year journey that awaits.

From humble beginnings in 1863 to a Powerhouse top quality all-boys school in 2023.

Be part of our enduring legacy, spanning over 160 years.

All are welcome – no booking required.

#JoinTheTradition #LegacyOfExcellence

Sports Excellence Weekend
2023-11-25 13:00 - 2023-11-26 15:30
Maritzburg College is once again back with another celebration of sporting excellence!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Sports Excellence Weekend on 25-26 November where we will be seeking to recognise excellence in sporting ability. This event is for Grade 6 boys only.
What to Expect:
– A weekend filled with thrilling sports action ????
– The chance to meet and make friends with other #FutureCollegeBoys!
– An opportunity to enjoy the awesome College BE experience
Click the below link and fill in the form to secure your place.
Book Now

College Moms' Breakfast
2024-02-05 07:30 - 09:00 | Victoria Hall
Please note that this event is for moms only.
Any Moms that would like to share their mistakes and successes with the other moms on the morning to please email Mr Sparrow at sparrowa@mcollege.co.za no later than Monday 29 January.
BOOK NOW – CLICK HERE

Goldstones Supporter’s Cocktail Evening
2024-03-15 18:00 - 23:00 | Kent Pavilion, Goldstones
The Goldstones Supporter’s Club invites you to a Cocktail Evening.
Come and enjoy a special social evening with fellow members of the Maritzburg College community where “bonds are forged beyond walls“.
We will also be doing the first 99 Club draw for the year, with great prizes on offer.
Date: 15 March 2024
Time: 6pm
Venue: Kent Pavillion
Dress: Smart casual with a touch of College
Cost: R200 pp
A light meal will be provided, along with a cash/ gin bar.
TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET, CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW
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Grade 6 Boarder Sleepover 2024
2024-03-16 14:00 - 2024-03-17 12:00 | Maritzburg College, 51 College Road, Pietermartizburg
Get a taste of life at Maritzburg College! If you’re considering being a part of #RedBlackWhite boarding, come and see what it’s all about!
On 16 and 17 March, College is opening its doors to Grade 6 boys who want to be a part of an extraordinary legacy of boarders.
Arrival Time: Saturday 16 March 14.00
Departure Time: Sunday 17 March 12.00
Experience College boarding, BOOK NOW – CLICK HERE

Nomads Hockey Festival: 20-23 March 2024
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-23 | Pape’s Astro, 50 College Road, Pietermartizburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Maritzburg College extends a warm welcome to the 10 schools – players, coaches and supporters – joining us for the Nomad’s week held on Pape’s at Maritzburg College.
We are excited to host night hockey matches, thanks to our newly installed floodlights. The generous support of the College community which has enabled these to be installed is greatly appreciated.
Hockey remains one College’s key sporting codes, and we are especially proud of the 37 old boys who have gone on to play at an international level – more than any other school worldwide!
This festival is of course not only about hockey, but also about building and renewing friendships, and we wish all the players an enjoyable and memorable experience at College.

Click HERE for the full Programme

Programme overview
Fixtures
Teams

Team Photos

We will update the results daily.
Results

Skonk Rugby Festival - 24-28 March 2024
2024-03-24 - 2024-03-28 | Goldstones
It is a great pleasure for Maritzburg College to host the Skonk Nicholson Rugby Festival and to welcome the 20 U14 and U16 teams and their supporters to our campus.
We sincerely hope that all who participate or spectate will enjoy all that is great in schoolboy sport, viz. the camaraderie, team-spirit, passion, commitment and sportsmanship. These were all noble ideals fostered in his rugby teams over 35 seasons by the late Mr Nicholson himself – ones of which we today need to be more mindful than ever.
A special word of thanks to the following: Director of Rugby Mr H Marnitz, the master-in-charge of rugby Mr S Stopford, the tournament director Mr L Smorfitt, our events manager Mr R Barnard, Granny Macs Catering, Mrs S Upfold and the Maritzburg College Marketing Team, the school’s Estates team, and all the first aiders and other helpers, for all their hard work in making this festival a reality.
Of course, a special welcome to the home of the Red-Black-White goes to all the players, coaches, managers and parents – we hope you enjoy the few days’ rugby and have an enjoyable stay in Maritzburg.
Click here for the FULL programme

U14 Fixtures and U16 Fixtures
U14 Results and U16 Results

Team Photos (please note not all teams took advantage of having photos taken)

Skonk Junior Festival - 28 March - 1 April
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-01 | Maritzburg College, 51 College Road, Pietermartizburg
It is a great pleasure for Maritzburg College to host the Junior Skonk Nicholson Rugby Festival and to welcome 20 teams and their supporters to our campus.
We sincerely hope that all who participate or spectate will enjoy all that is great in schoolboy sport, viz. the camaraderie, team-spirit, passion, commitment and sportsmanship. These were all noble ideals fostered in his rugby teams over 35 seasons by the late Mr Nicholson himself – ones of which we today need to be more mindful than ever.
A special word of thanks to the following: Director of Rugby Mr H MClick arnitz, the master-in-charge of rugby Mr S Stopford, the tournament director Mr W du Plessis, our events manager Ms R Barnard, Granny Macs Catering, Mrs S Upfold and the Maritzburg College Marketing Team, the school’s Estates team, and all the first aiders and other helpers, for all their hard work in making this festival a reality.
Of course, a special welcome to the home of the Red-Black-White goes to all the players, coaches, managers and parents – we hope you all enjoy the few days’ rugby and have an enjoyable stay in Maritzburg.

Click HERE for the FULL Programme

The Comedy of Errors
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-10 | Olivier Cultural Centre, 51 College Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal, 3245, South Africa
The Dramatic Arts Department and Performance Arts at College is happy to present the first of two productions for 2024, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS.
Date: 7-10 April
Venue: Olivier Cultural Centre
Tickets: R70
Bookings: bookings@mcollege.co.za
We hope to see you at the show.

Dads and Lads Breakfast - 20 April 2024
2024-04-20 06:30 - 08:00 | Victoria Hall
Maritzburg College invites Dads, Grandads, Uncles and “Father” figures to enjoy a breakfast with your boys at the Dads and Lads breakfast before our Saturday games against DHS on Saturday 20 April 2024.
Venue: Victoria Hall
Time: 06:30-08:00
Cost: R100 per person (R200 for dad and lad)
Bookings: Click HERE to book
PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED. THE BOOKING DEADLINE IS MONDAY 15 APRIL

College Mother's Supper
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Victoria Hall
Maritzburg College invites all our mothers to join us for a special supper on Monday 29 April at 18:00 in the Victoria Hall.
Come and connect with other College mums and share your stories.
Any mother who would like to share their story of raising a College boy, please contact Mr Anthony Sparrow sparrowa@mcollege.co.za before Tuesday 23 April.

Date: Monday 29 April 2024
Time: 18:00-20:00
Venue: Victoria Hall
Cost: R150 pp (includes main meal, dessert and champagne or fruit juice)
Parking: Terraces

Space is limited so please book early to secure your place.
Bookings Deadline: Thursday 25 April 2024
BOOK HERE

Goldstone's End of Winter Season Celebration
2024-08-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Goldstones
The Goldstone’s committee extends a warm invitation to the Maritzburg College and Glenwood communities to join us for a light meal in the Kent Pavillion after the 1st XV rugby match, in celebration of a great Winter Season.
Date: 03 August 2024
Time: 17:00 (after the 1st XV match)
Venue: Kent Pavillion, Goldstones
Cost: R150 Adult, R100 Child
A light meal will be provided.
Cash & Gin bar available
BOOK HERE

The Pirates of Penzance
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-08 | Olivier Cultural Centre, 51 College Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, KwaZulu-Natal, 3245, South Africa
Maritzburg College presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s timeless classic
The Pirates of Penzance
Directed by Jonathan Orton
Produced by : Kamany Thaver
Music Director: David Solomon
Choreography: Courtney Sanders
Book your tickets as soon as possible for what is bound to be a very popular event.
The show will run from 5th to 8th August in the Olivier Cultural Centre.
Cost: R80 per person
To book: Click Here

License to Party - Class of 2024 Leavers' Ball
2024-08-09 17:30 - 23:30 | Alan Paton Memorial Hall, Princess Margaret Drive, Pietermartizburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Our Class of 2024 & partners are invited to the Maritzburg College Annual Leavers’ Ball –
with the timeless theme of
“Bond – James Bond“
Date: Friday 9 August 2024
Venue: Alan Paton Memorial Hall, Maritzburg College
Attire: “Think Bond, James Bond“
Arrival: 17:30-19:00
Ball: 19:00-23:00
Cost: R1300 per couple or R650 per person
RSVP deadline: 19 July 2024
Click HERE to book and pay.
