Selborne College

| INTERACT |
The Selborne College Interact Committee decided to take a moment to thank our dedicated staff for their continued support and were treated to freshly squeezed orange juice as a small gesture of appreciation.

Thank you to our staff, learners, parents and community for always supporting our Interact Club and helping us make a difference in our community.

| DRAMA |
The Selborne College Dramatic Society once again took centre stage at the National ATKV Tienertoneel Competition, held from 11–14 August 2026 at the Mandela Theatre Complex in Gqeberha.

‘SEIRENES’
Written and directed by Liyabukwa Zondi, was entered in the learner-only category, and achieved:

8 Bronze Medals
12 Silver Medals
1 Provincial Nomination

‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY JABU’
Ms Jo Stemmet’s newly written production achieved an outstanding Top 3 position in the Eastern Cape, extending the Selborne College Dramatic Society’s remarkable 11-year unbroken Top 3 streak!

20 Silver Medals
5 Gold Medals
7 Provincial Nominations
1 Provincial Award

A huge congratulations to our talented learners, and Drama Department on another outstanding achievement.



Photo credits: Jaylight Media, ATKV and Mr. B Nel

| BOK FRIDAY |

Selborne College came together today to celebrate Bok Friday, proudly backing the Springboks ahead of tomorrow’s epic opening clash against New Zealand.

Funds raised from our Civvies Day will be donated to CATCH , a non-profit organisation operating near the Mzamomhle informal settlement in Gonubie.

From the men in Black and White to the men in Green and Gold, good luck for the game.

We stand behind you!

| BLOOD DONATION |

A huge thank you to our Grade 10 and 11 learners and staff who made a difference by donating an incredible 63 units of blood on Monday, 17 August 2026.

Well done to Fuller House for taking first place for the most units donated!

Results:
1 Fuller
2 Perry
3 Malcomess
4 Rees & Crewe

Thank you to the South African National Blood Service for visiting Selborne College and giving our Selbornians the opportunity to make a life-saving difference.

Every donation counts. Every drop makes a difference.

| GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) |

August is Women’s Month, a time to honour, respect and celebrate the women in our lives. But respect cannot stop at celebration. Gender-Based Violence is a crisis that demands action, courage and accountability.

Today, the boys of Selborne College stood together and took a powerful stance: We will not be silent, we will not look away, and we will not accept Gender-Based Violence in our society. Respect starts with us.

As young men, we have a responsibility to stand for respect, dignity, equality and the safety of all women and girls.

Today we stand. Tomorrow we act. Together, we say NO to Gender-Based Violence.

| KARATE |
Three Selbornians participated in the EP Open, a Goju-Kai Karate regional competition between Eden, Eastern Province and Border, held on 8 August 2026 at the Fairview Sport Centre in Gqeberha.

RESULTS
Tejas Vinoth Kumar
🥇 Boys 14–15 Years Purple to Black Belt Kata – Gold
🥈 14 Years and Above Mixed Team Kata – Silver

Tsepang Bheme
🥈 Boys 16–17 Years Purple & Above Kata – Silver
🥉 Boys 16–17 Years Purple & Above Kumite – Bronze

Harlow Schenk
Harlow competed in the Boys 14–15 Years White to Blue Belt Kata division and narrowly missed out on a bronze medal.

| WATER POLO |
Congratulations to Nathan Weise on his selection to the South African U17 Water Polo Team!

Nathan will represent South Africa at the EU Nations Cup Junior Men Tournament in Brno, Czechia, from 1–10 November 2026.

The team was chosen following a comprehensive selection process, with athletes assessed on their technical ability, tactical awareness, consistency, teamwork and the values that underpin Schools Water Polo South Africa.

Selection to a National schools team is both an honour and a responsibility. Nathan will proudly represent Selborne College, his province and South African schools water polo on the international stage.

Well done, Nathan!