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Kearsney College
7 years
2017 Headboy Wandile Linda shares his experience and wisdom with 2018 Headboy Phoka Mchunu. Carpe diem Phoka
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The Kearsney choir livening things up a bit whilst sightseeing in Prague.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Prayers & thoughts w Michaelhouse community & family of Themba Dloti & all injured in today's tragedy. From staff & your brothers @ Kearsney
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Kearsney College
2 years
A minute's silence observed before the start of the Festival for @dale_college pupils and 1st XV players Lisakhanya ‘Carter’ Lwana and Liyabona ‘Sturge’ Teyise. Our sincere condolences to friends and families and all in the Dale community.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Congrats Kuhle Bophela. 5 Distinctions and top 1% in the country for Engineering Graphics and Design (97%). On top of earning KZN Basketball and Soccer colours in 2017. Carpe Diem.
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Kearsney College
1 year
Welcome to sunny Durban to all our guests from out of province. And special guests @HartpuryRugby from the UK. @ILuvDBN
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Kearsney College
7 years
Matric choir boys performing one last time at Leavers Dinner last night. Incredibly talented group who have made us so proud. Thanks boys.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Well done to the Class of 2017 on an excellent set of results. 100% pass rate and 98% Bachelor Degree Pass; 47% of Maths boys got As (IEB schools' ave: 26,5%); 36% of Science boys got As (IEB schools' ave: 17%).
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Kearsney College
6 years
Congratulations to One-Stripe captain Sibu Sangweni on selection to SA Schools. Good luck to the boys for matches against Wales, England and France.
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Kearsney College
2 years
Dylan Richardson (Class of 2017) returned to the Hill last week to donate his Scotland rugby jersey to the College. Dylan made his international debut in Scotland's match vs Japan in Nov. last year. He handed his jersey over to his old coach, Mr Barend Steyn.
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Kearsney College
3 years
Congratulations to Jabulani Nyathi (Deputy Head Boy 2015) who has been awarded his MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from Cambridge University. Jabulani matriculated with 7 distinctions, was a leader of the award-winning Kearsney Choir and a record-setting athlete.
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Kearsney College
2 years
Great to have the crowds back and enjoying the rugby at #KEF22
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Kearsney College
6 months
Kearsney slots a penalty in dying seconds to beat Maritzburg Colege 16-14 #OneStripe
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Kearsney College
7 years
Well done to Kearsney Old Boy Bili Ntuli and the @SA_Hockey team on their qualification for World Cup 2018.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Congratulations to the Class of 2019 on wonderful results.48,2 % of Mathematics candidates earned distinctions (IEB schools’ ave. : 24,9%); Average Maths mark for the Class: 75,4%. 82% of Maths boys got an A,B or C.
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Kearsney College
5 years
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of Johnny Clegg. His songs had a huge impact on generations of our boys & became firm favourites to perform. The choir will be paying tribute on @ecr9495 at 11h30 - listen in & watch live on
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Kearsney College
2 years
Congratulations to the Kearsney College Choir - First in the Male Choir category at the Summa Cum Laude Youth Music Festival and Competition in Austria 👏👏
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Kearsney College
7 years
The Kearsney adventure begins today for the Class of 2022. Carpe diem boys.
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Kearsney College
2 years
A beautiful morning up on the Hill. All ready for #KERF22
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Kearsney College
6 years
Congratulations to the 4 @TheSharksZA Academy Bursary winners from #KERF 2018 - @glenwoodhigh flank Lindokuthle Luthuli, @HTS_Drostdy centre Christie Grobbelaar and flank Sibusiso Sangweni and fullback Jacques Odendaal from Kearsney. #SBSchoolsFest
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Kearsney College
6 years
Finishing touches being applied ahead of the @StandardBankZA Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. @TheSharksZA
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Kearsney College
7 years
A big thank you to Jean-Luc du Preez who visited us today to donate his @Springboks jersey to the College. Seen here with his One-Stripe coach Mr Barend Steyn and Headmaster Mr van den Aardweg. Wishing him a speedy recovery & look forward to seeing him back in the green and gold.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Congrats @NtingZ Tshabalala on your 6 distinctions. Brilliant results. Here with proud grandfather Vuka Tshabalala, retired Judge President of KZN who in 1969 became the first Black Advocate to practice in KZN.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Kearsney faced Hilton in the provincial final of the CSA T20 competition this afternoon. Hilton batted first and were bowled out for 102 (Nyawose 2/9; McMurray 2/9). Kearsney reached 103/5 (Carmichael 37; Talbot 27*). Kearsney won by 5 wickets. Well done boys!
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Kearsney College
6 years
Welcome to the Class of 2023. Looking forward to 5 great years. Carpe diem.
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Kearsney College
2 years
1st XV beat Northwood 29-17 #OneStripe
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Kearsney College
5 years
Congrats Hayden de Kock. 8 distinctions & on IEB Outstanding Achievement list. 100% for Maths, Engineering Graphics and Design 100%, Afr. 91%, Eng. 88%, LO 91%, Life Sciences 86%, Phys. Sciences 98%; AP Maths 95%. Hayden captained 1sts hockey & played 1sts & S. Coastals golf.
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Kearsney College
3 years
Welcome to the Grade 8s of 2022. An amazing adventure awaits. Carpe diem boys.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Another cracking match as @PtaBoysHigh beat Transvalia @HSVALIA 22-17. #GoodToGo
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Kearsney College
1 year
Kearsney beat EG Jansen 17-12. Relief and happiness for the boys and staff after Thursday's heartbreaking loss. #Kerf23
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Kearsney College
8 years
Five years ago Wandile Linda visited from Umhlali Prep. Today he will be officially appointed Head of School for 2017. Carpe Diem Wandile!
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Kearsney College
3 years
The Grade 8s received their Kearsney ties from the prefects this morning, following the completion of their Orientation Week and yesterday's Haley Hike, welcoming them as Kearsney boys. Good luck boys, seize the day!
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Kearsney College
2 years
Congratulations to Kearsney teacher Mr Dean Moodley on his appointment as SA Schools Manager. @Springboks
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Kearsney College
7 years
Congratulations to Dylan Richardson on selection to SA Schools Rugby. Carpe diem @Springboks @YouthWeeks
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Kearsney College
3 years
100 Years ago, on the 4th of August 1921, Kearsney College opened its doors for the first time. We celebrate this momentous occasion with our Old Boys and the wider Kearsney community around the world. Carpe diem 🇱🇻
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Kearsney College
7 years
The Kearsney mist
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Kearsney College
7 years
The 3 Du Preez bros. reunited on the pitch in tomorrow's Currie Cup final. @RobduPreez10 for @WP_RUGBY and Dan & Jean-Luc for @TheSharksZA
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Kearsney College
3 years
Dr Wakithi Mabaso (Class of 2013) awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford, set to become Kearsney's 4th Rhodes Scholar. Wakithi will read for an MSc in Global Health Science & Epidemiology, followed by an MSc in Clinical &Therapeutic Neuroscience. Carpe Diem Wakithi
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Kearsney College
5 years
Congratulations to Sibusiso Sangweni and Dylan Richardson on their inclusion in the Junior Springbok UK touring squad.
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Kearsney College
3 years
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on an excellent set of results.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Final preparations underway for the @StandardBankZA Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival #GoodToGo #SBSchoolsFest
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Kearsney College
3 months
Kearsney beat Michaelhouse 19-15 on Founders. Well done the One-Stripe 🇱🇻
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Kearsney College
2 years
Congratulations to Ross Coetzee on a fantastic knock of 148* in our 1st XI match vs St John's College Harare at the iHlobo cricket festival at Michaelhouse. Kearsney reached 348/7 in their 80 overs, after St John's Harare posted 200 in their first innings.
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Kearsney College
8 years
Dan & Jean-Luc Du Preez with Pat Lambie and the @TheSharksZA U18 teams at the opening ceremony #WhereHeroesAreMade
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Kearsney College
7 years
Congratulations to 2018 Headboy Phoka Mchunu and Deputy Headboy Guy Morgan.
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Kearsney College
2 years
Congratulations to @DurbanHighDHS who were awarded the "Most Attractive Team Play" award for #KERF22
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Kearsney College
2 years
Thank you to @Beast_TM for joining us as the guest speaker at the #KERF22 opening evening and for your very moving and powerful message to the players. @SharksRugby
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Kearsney College
3 years
Sibusiso Sangweni (Class of 2018) catching up with Cade Carmichael (Class of 2020) in Belfast after his @LionsRugbyCo match vs Ulster on 15 October. Cade is currently playing cricket in Ireland.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Congratulations to Dylan Richardson and Sbu Sangweni who have made the @JuniorBoks World Rugby U20 Championship squad. The last time Kearsney had 2 boys in the Junior Boks was in 2015, with the Du Preez twins.
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Kearsney College
5 years
#TBT @Springboks Handre Pollard and RG Snyman fought it out in an epic @gimnasiumpaarl - @AHS1920 clash at the 2012 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. #StrongerTogether
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Kearsney College
11 months
We are pleased to announce the appointment of @TheSharksRugby legend Keegan Daniel as our Director of Rugby. Keegan earned a massive 273 caps for the Sharks & 5 Springbok caps. Keegan was welcomed by his former teammate & current Sports Director at Kearsney, Mr Waylon Murray.
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Kearsney College
8 years
Congrats Class of 2016! 98,1% Bachelor Degree Pass; Half of Maths & Science boys get distinctions -double IEB average for 6th straight year!
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Kearsney College
2 years
Congratulations to Hayden Bishop on a brilliant 157 not out today in our 1st XI match vs Michaelhouse. Kearsney scored 334/8 in our 50 overs (Bishop 157*, de Beer 77, Zeiler 32). Michaelhouse were bowled out for 163 (Coetzee 4/23). Kearsney won by 171 runs.
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Kearsney College
6 years
Congratulations to Old Boys Kuhle Bophela and Mvelo Buthelezi on their selection to the SA Universities Basketball team.
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Kearsney College
6 years
Thanks to Old Boy James Hall for joining us to share his expertise with our scrumhalves. James plays scrumhalf for Oyonnax in the French Top 14 and previously played for KZN U18, SA U20, EP Kings and the Super Kings.
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Kearsney College
3 years
Kearsney's November mist.
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Kearsney College
4 years
Well done to the Class of 2020 on incredible results. • 100% Bachelor Degree (University Exemption) pass rate; • More than a quarter of the boys achieved 5 or more distinctions; • Five subjects achieved an average mark of at least 80%;
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Kearsney College
5 years
1st XV wishing the U14As well before their first match as Kearsney boys. #CarpeDiem #Brotherhood
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Kearsney College
2 years
The 1st XV wishing the U14As all the best before their first ever rugby game for Kearsney. U14As went on to beat Westville 33-0
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Kearsney College
2 years
Kearsney and Westville contested a thrilling final at the Kearsney Hockey Fives, powered by Belgotex Sport. The match went into a shoot out and Kearsney ultimately won 10-9 . #KH5 #BelgotexSport #ForTheWin
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Kearsney College
6 years
Congratulations to Class of 2018 - 100 Bachelor Degree Pass rate with a quarter of the boys achieving 4 or more distinctions.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Well done @RobduPreez10 on giving super-proud Zach your man-of-the-match award on 12 Oct. A lovely gesture & a moment he'll cherish.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Congratulations to Sibusiso Sangweni (Class of '18) who has been selected to the SA U19 squad to tour Georgia, from 27 Nov. - 05 Dec. Sbu played SA Schools Rugby last year and represented the Junior Boks at the World Rugby U20 Championship earlier this year. Good luck Sbu.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Thank you @JaneLinleyT and @ecr9495 for hosting our choir boys. They loved the visit.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Thank you to @UPTuks for the Certificate of Excellence recognising Kearsney for placing in the Top 16 of all schools in South Africa in terms of Maths and Science results. #AcademicExcellence
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Kearsney College
6 years
1st XV lose 8 -58 to a very good Glenwood. Well played Glenwood. Well done One-Stripe on fighting to the end.
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Kearsney College
6 years
Congratulations to Hayden de Kock, Dean Gibson and Jared Brien on placing in Top 1% in SA for Gr 11 IEBT Maths benchmarking test. 2nd consecutive year that Kearsney has been the only independent boys' school in the country to achieve 3 in the Top 1%. #AcademicExcellence
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Kearsney College
7 years
Wonderful launch last night of the 2018 @StandardBankZA Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Thanks @Curwinbosch10 for your support. @TheSharksZA #KERF
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Kearsney College
6 years
Two golds and a silver in the Champions Competition at the World Choir Games . Well done boys and staff.
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Kearsney College
1 year
The final game of the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival! What an amazing festival! #KERF23 #SBLove
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Kearsney College
6 years
Perennial crowd favourites @dale_college up next against Framesby @OldDalianUnion #SBSchoolsFest
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Kearsney College
6 years
Jean-Luc du Preez (Class of 2013) selected to Springbok squad for Rugby Championship and Bili Ntuli (Class of 2014) selected to SA Men's Hockey squad. Well done gents.
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Kearsney College
1 year
Dale College come back from 5-20 at half-time to beat Kearsney 23-20, converting a penalty in the last minute. Well done @Dale_Rugby . #KERF23 off to an exciting start.
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Kearsney College
2 years
Congrats Guy Morgan (right of pic; Class of '18) on his debut for @SA_Hockey vs Argentina this weekend, He joined fellow Kearsney Old Boy Bili Ntuli and Kearsney 1st XI coach Jethro Eustice @Jethro_Ray . Former Kearsney 1st XI coach Sihle Ntuli @Sigz915 was the SA Acting Coach.
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Kearsney College
7 years
Skipper Chris du Toit scores in the dying seconds to give @PtaBoysHigh a 22-15 victory over @qcbhs . A great game. #SBSchoolsFest #KERF
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Kearsney College
7 years
U14s training hard ahead of their first rugby match as Kearsney boys, vs Michaelhouse this weekend.
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Kearsney College
6 years
Great article on @LyleHewitson - Champion jockey elect while still an apprentice. Congrats Lyle on your incredible achievement. Living Life – Lyle Style via @sportingpost
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Kearsney College
6 years
James Miller (Class of 2016) selected for the Scotland U20 team for the 2018 World Rugby U20 Championship. Brilliant achievement for a wonderful player and gentleman. Seize the day James
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Kearsney College
3 years
It's a beautiful morning up on the Hill for Day 2 of the Independent Schools' Cricket Festival.
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Kearsney College
5 years
The 2019 @StandardBankZA Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival officially kicks off with hosts Kearsney up against @PtaBoysHigh . #GoodToGo #SBSchoolsFest
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Kearsney College
6 years
James Hall (Class of 2014) included in French Top 14 "Team of the Week" for 2nd time in 4 games after Oyonnax beat Toulon 29-26 last week. Well done James.
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Kearsney College
2 years
SuperSport Schools will be live streaming the U16A, 2nd XV and 1st XV rugby matches from the Stott today. Catch the action on the SuperSport Schools app.
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Kearsney College
3 years
Congratulations to captain @Jethro_Ray and the @SA_Hockey South African Men Indoor Hockey team on winning the Indoor Africa Cup and securing their place at the 2022 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Belgium. Jethro coaches. the U14As and assists with the 1sts and U16As at Kearsney.
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Kearsney College
2 years
After a two-year covid-induced delay, we can't wait to once again be welcoming Old Boys back to the Hill for Founders Week, culminating in some rugby and hockey fixtures this Saturday vs old friends and rivals @MaritzCollege
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Kearsney College
3 years
Congratulations to our swimmers on winning the Hilton Gala this afternoon: Kearsney College 98 points, Maritzburg College 95, Hilton College 87, St Charles 61, Michaelhouse 49. Fantastic effort boys.
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Kearsney College
6 years
As is tradition, the incoming International Exchange boys raised their country's flag at the College where it will fly for the duration of their stay. These young men from Mount St Mary's raised England's St George's Cross on Friday. @MountSpinkhill @MSMHead
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Kearsney College
3 months
Hockey vs Clifton today. U14As won 4-3; U16As won 5-2 ; 2nds won 3-0 and 1sts won 3-0. Congratulations to Lithabe Shweni who earned his 50th cap for the 1sts today 🇱🇻👏👏
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Kearsney College
6 years
Wonderful to see broad-based excellence. Ave. mark for Maths was 78,6%, ave. for Science 73,8%, 77,5% for History, 82,2% for Engineering Graphics & Design, 77,8% for Drama, etc. Ave. mark across all subjects: 75%. Well done to all the boys on the Academic Inclusion Programme.
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Kearsney College
8 years
Congratulations Dylan Richardson on your selection to SA Schools A team. Great achievement.
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Kearsney College
8 years
Luke Croshaw barges over in KZN's 36-24 victory over EP yesterday. @YouthWeeks #WhereHeroesAreMade
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Kearsney College
7 years
Watch the Culture @Kearsney video, which captures the essence of the popular programme for KZN high schools. See full calendar and details for the events.
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Kearsney College
5 years
Real dedication being shown by the spectators here @StandardBankZA Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival #GoodToGo #SBSchoolsFest
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Kearsney College
6 years
Provincial Rugby selections: Congratulations to Connor De Bruyn (U16 Grant Khomo), Taine Muirhead (Sharks U18 Academy), Jacques Odendaal and Sibusiso Sangweni (Sharks U18 Craven Week)
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