2004 - Contribution of articles and memories
Ian Cutler
United Kingdom
27 Dec 2004
It would be great to get in touch with anyone out there who may remember
me form my time at Milton - 76-79 Regards Ian
Jim Cram
Ladysmith BC Canada
23 Dec 2004
To all Old Miltonians, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for
2005 where ever you are. Jim Cram science/chem teacher 1970-1975 ps: any
old Fairbridge House boys out there.
dhayes nee wagner
Cape Town
22 Dec 2004
Wishing all of you a peaceful and happy Xmas. Joe if you are in CT I am
on 551 1069, 083 270 3361. I am sure we are all hoping for a positive
outcome in Zim asap. Look after yourselves. Kindest regards, Deborah
Mxolisi Tshabalala
Galway, Ireland
14 Dec 2004
This is to wish you all the very best for xmas.....those that know me
pliz get in touch .....
M Bunu
Northamton UK
06 Dec 2004
Good to come across the site keepin touch Miltonians Science?Bio Teacher
1998-2002
dhayes nee wagner
Cape Town
02 Dec 2004
Hi all. It really is great to see OM staff are surfacing! I owe lots of
you mail... sorry my e-mailing is not nearly as fast or efficient as my
marking used to be; work gets in the way! Those of you still in Zim.. is
there any game left worth viewing in Hwange? I have US cousins coming
over in March. I did get the pic, thanks Elaine and George. Fondest
wishes to you all.
Jos Brookes
Stoke on Trent England.
01 Dec 2004
I was on the staff between the years1958-66. Looking for contacts from
anyone who remembers me.
George Archibald
Durban ,South Africa
30 Nov 2004
Nice to see another teacher on the net. Jim Cram who taught some of us
science in 1973/74 for O level. I remember the science book which had a
cover with Niel Armstrong walking on the moon. It looks like the
teachers in the early 70's are the only ones resonding at the moment.
Must have been the good lads at the school at the time.
Colin Sturges
Bulawayo
30 Nov 2004
Nice to find the site, anyone know where all the teachers ended up from
1966 until I left, about 15 years later? regards
Percy Z. Silamba
Boston Massachusetts, USA
26 Nov 2004
O Keith Man, its been a long time!! Yeah I remember the butt wooping
from Johnny Danzi and PE. But you have to keep in mind that the PE team
we played was also the entire MashLand Squad that year!! We had them
though until the half-time. Those were the days!!. I heard you left
Milton and went to Northlea for your Sixth Form and you won the Leyland
Trophy for them...Twice! If this is true..Shame on you man. You were one
of the baddest players in high school history! You still should have won
the trophy at least once for Milton. Get back to me...we have a lot of
catching up to do!!!
Phillipa Jones
Surrey, UK
21 Nov 2004
Trying to find information about Godfrey Kenneth Jones, born 1915 in
Gatooma who may have been schooled at Milton. He later became a pilot
instructor at the Johannesburg Light Plane Club
Jim Cram
Ladysmith BC Canada
14 Nov 2004
Hello everyone it is great to read about so many OM's. I taught science
and chemistry at Milton for 1970-1975 and am presently teaching in a
small town on the coast of Vancouver Island in Canada. I would like to
hear from any former students and teachers.
dhayes nee wagner
Cape Town
06 Nov 2004
Hi everyone. Joe, you got the brain cells working. I was remembering a
school play where I think, it was Simon who had to be made up to look
"old" a task which took nearly 2 hours! On the final night we had all
been at inter-school athletics at Gifford so it was chaos. I had some
good giggles on the makeup side 1970- 1977 as most of the guys forgot I
was there and there were some really funny anecdotes about various staff
members! Now it is a job to make me up so I don't look 100!! There was
something on 2000 commonroom, Stan, regarding the death of Ron Gracie?
Tony Clarke.. drop me a line. Stay well all of you and keep in touch.
Anthony Clarke
Canterbury UK
05 Nov 2004
If anyone has put their details on Gradfinder.com you may have noticed
that the website has reset everyone's place of residence to USA. You
will need to go back into 'your profile' and re set accordingly. Cheers
all - Tony Clarke 68 - 72
Stan Higgins
Harare, Zimbabwe
28 Oct 2004
I saw in death notices in Harare papers today one for Ron Gracie, who
died in Edinburgh. I assume this was the 1970-1980 Milton Head. Does
anyone have any more information about this? If it is him am sure many
of his students and colleagues will wish to remember him.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
27 Oct 2004
Hi there all. Would love to get together, Joe. I will be around the
whole festive season.
Joe Krige
25 Oct 2004
Hi Andy Steve and Roger. Roger, I had a chat with Mora Fox yesterday. We
were trying to remember Phil O'Prey's band members. You were part of
that were you not? It’s pissing down here in the motherland and I am
looking forward to landing in Cape Town on the 12th of December. Debbie,
maybe Simon and I can pay you a visit in CT..... that will make it 5. I
am still wondering whether Trevor Davenport is still in CT. Oh well
thanks Andy for the news. Cheers
Stan Higgins
Harare, Zimbabwe
22 Oct 2004
With regard to recent correspondence: at the risk of sounding cynical,
why is it that the school needs to be revived? What has gone wrong and
why? We need honest and forthright answers to these questions before
embarking on any revival, so that a future decline can be prevented. We
need to avoid the situation (so ably described by Santayana) of, not
remembering, being condemned to repeat the mistakes of the past. As one
of the few pre-80s OMs left in the country (am sure there are not many
here) I am happy to assist (especially as 2005 is the school's 95th
anniversary and this is something of a 'peg on which to hang the hat'),
but would urge a solid approach.
Nqaba Jeyman Donga
Bulawayo
20 Oct 2004
Let the elephant rise again. Nice to see old miltonians get together.
Let’s support the revival of the school. QUIT YE LIKE MEN BE
STRONG...........ONCE A MILTONIAN ALWAYS A MILTONIAN
Tendayi Huni
Bulawayo
18 Oct 2004
To all the old miltonians who r reading this, the reunion is this week.
Those who can make it please do, for those who tell those who can.
Support a good cause gentlemen. “QUIT YE LIKE MEN, BE STRONG”. Let’s not
let the school fall without a fight.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
15 Oct 2004
Hi all. I had lunch today with Will Wakefield and his wife, visiting
from UK. That makes 3 OMs I have seen since Jan 2004.. Who is going to
be no 4? I am still amazed at the response that is coming in since I
logged on to the OM site in Jan 2004. I am enjoying renewing old
friendships and catching up on all the OMs news. You can point the
finger at Alex Fraser-Kirk in Sydney for getting the ball rolling!
Thanks Alex! Best wishes to you all.
Gaston Melville Van Heerden
Sheffield
15 Oct 2004
I am so chuffed to come across this site. Firstly I would like to hear
from all the fellow Mitonians who I spend those good ole Days with
1990-1995.Goon and Bruce Jones if you guys check this out holler.
Andrew Buchan
Melbourne Australia
15 Oct 2004
Hi to all - especially Joe Krige Currently we are in Melbourne (5yrs) &
very happy here. Steve McKenna & Roger Gurney live within 5km of us.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
South Africa
10 Oct 2004
Look forward to receiving the pics, George. Great surprise today, an
e-mail from Will Wakefield OM 1968 onwards. Arriving in CT tomorrow so
we will be getting together. We`really need to get an OM function going
in CT.. I'll even cook for it!! Best wishes to you all.
George Archibald
Durban
10 Oct 2004
Ma Wags Pics will be on there way soon, will send them separately so do
not be alarmed will a few e-mails coming through all together
Joe Krige
02 Oct 2004
apologies for the pessimism, tendayi. I wish you luck and count me in as
a supporter.
Joe Krige
frome UK
29 Sep 2004
tendayi, dream on ... it will take a miracle .. just enjoy the great
memories and thank God you got a good education
stu jones
uk
29 Sep 2004
hiya all pupil from 78 to 82 probably best remembered as "bahoo" wow
what a find............. really brings back the 'glory' visits to "the
cat's" office .... not to mention taffy's one during hostel time
Pete Chadwick
Normally Bullies!
29 Sep 2004
Hey - the 2 wise men on the same page! Shully me lad - great to hear
from you, and like our mate Bill says - a good time for wind surfing
where you're at! I often drive pass your old house in Suburbs when I'm
home, and a very obliging liquor cabinet I recall! How time flies. Bill,
keep at the garden boet - I wish I had more time to do the same. Never
mind I'm back home next week on Friday for some quality time. The OM
reunion sounds good, but will be flying out that same day to Dar es
Salaam! Must dash guys - enjoy the moment!
Tendayi Huni
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
28 Sep 2004
good day gentlemen, I am the current Milton revival president & im
planning a reunion & family day on 23 October. i need all old MILTONIANS
to come & we need donations to bring Milton back to the glory days.
Billy Caunt
W.Sussex UK
27 Sep 2004
Yo Shully, Hope you ain't too windy in sunny Miami matey? Good to see
you're still out there playing. I got one foot out of IT and one in the
garden. Doing a RHS Gardening course and love it man, I'd been 'ave been
better off in the mealie planting class at Milton... Keep at it Boys!
David Shulman
Miami, FL, USA.
26 Sep 2004
Hello to Messers Chadwick and Caunt. My God, are we getting on in years
when I think back to Kumalo. All the best...I don't check this site too
often, so it may be another decade!
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
17 Sep 2004
Hi there all... spent a splendid evening with Rob Parke and his
wife(Milton 1973-1976) in New York. My New Jersey cousins were amazed by
the OM site and how we all touch base. When they heard Milton had a
pool, it was "wow" fancy having a swimming pool, "how cool"!! George and
Elaine, I couldn't download the pic as it was too large. If you can
resize it I'd love to see it. Regards to all of you.
Pete Chadwick
Bulawayo
10 Sep 2004
Bill me old cock - you have a sharp memory boet! How time flies when
you're having fun. Just winding up my present toil in SA, then it's off
to Tanzania again to fight the malaria thing. I need the lotto man, sit
by the tele and grow old in style. All this running around is for the
youngsters, and my ailing bosy keeps Geof Prodgeon in business! Weather
is baltic here today - I need the sun!
billy caunt
W.Sussex UK
08 Sep 2004
In a nutshell Chad me 'ol mate, you are so right! An Old Miltonian
worthy of respect. I look around here too, and money and a colours
blazer are no guarantee of happiness as far as I can see! We all have
Samsara to deal with. Oh and as for keeping cool -its hard man blazing
here in the UK been in the sea all day! Say Hi to Sky's for me mate.(Hey
weren't you the new pomey boy from England... 40 years ago?). Keep Safe
Pete
Pete Chadwick
Bulawayo
07 Sep 2004
Hi Guys, let's not make this site a showpiece of good fame and fortune.
I still live in Bulawayo, and one learns to be humble when there are
many around who are less fortunate. Had Hilton Wynn around for a braai
last Saturday - great to talk about old times. John Eppel (teaching at
CBC)has also just released a new book, the details I think are on Mag
Kriels Morning Mirror site. Keep cool dudes!
Barry Possiwe
Peterborough,Uk
06 Sep 2004
Also at Milton there were two types of pupils..those that made things
happen and those that wondered what happened. When I was at Milton those
that excelled academically were honoured with an academic tie and stood
out from some of us of average intellect that wore a normal blue sixth
form tie. Those that excelled in sports were awarded a colours blazer to
celebrate their sporting prowess.Milton celebrated and paraded success
in the centre spread of the school magazine under the caption..."Milton
is proud of...." The winning spirit,(winning fairly) the strife for
excellence and celebrating other people's success is the ethos that some
of us inherited from Milton High school.
Billy Caunt
nr brighton, uk
06 Sep 2004
Well said Stan! And I must agree with Brighton there are only two
schools - Milton Snr. School and "Whatever It Became - Kumalo High?" I'm
glad you guys were able to take advantage of your colonial past and
enjoying the UK.
Stan Higgins
Harare, Zimbabwe
03 Sep 2004
When I was at Milton, modesty was something greatly valued and
encouraged. Perhaps some have not realised that!
Barry possiwe
Peterborough,Uk
23 Aug 2004
I was at Milton between 1981 and 1986 and in Borrow House.I was probably
one of the best Milton atheletes in the 80s.Since leaving Milton and
after graduating at the UZ I moved to South Africa where I held a number
of senior corporate jobs within the Retail, Petroleum,Consulting and
Investment banking industries.I lived in Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Cape
Town(where I still own property) and Johannesburg.I am now settled in
the UK.I would like to hear from all guys who still remember me.
Brighton Dube
Bulawayo Zim
06 Aug 2004
headboy 2002- 2003, firstXV Rugby captain, Milton award winner guy's
donate to your former school its still the best school in Zim and we all
know that there are only two schools in zimbabwe. "Milton and Other's"
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
South Africa
02 Aug 2004
Hi all. If there are any OMs "hiding" in New York do contact me as I
will be there from 10 August to 31 August. I will be checking my e-mail
regularly so you can give me phone numbers etc. Many thanks to the
growing number of you who have touched base with me. It is a pleasure
and very special to hear from you all. Best wishes 2 August 2004
Erik Back
Denmark
02 Aug 2004
An OM reunion sounds great. Let me know when
Brian Pinchen 1948 - 1951
Cape Town
01 Aug 2004
I remember David Coulson of my generation at Milton and often wonder how
many of our vintage are still around. Abe Ball and 'Pop' Downing were
the headmasters at that time.
David Coulson
england
30 Jul 2004
I would very much like to make contact with any old miltonians from my
time at milton 1948-1951
29 Jul 2004
Some OMs in the UK and especially in and around London are hoping to
organize an OM Reunion this summer. Anyone interested in meeting up
please leave your email address on this site and we will contact you in
the next few weeks. Thanks.
Eddie Katz
Exetet England
22 Jul 2004
To all those guys in F troop.1970 Hope you are all well and would like
to hear from some of you Regards Eddie Katz
mehluli sibanda
uk london
20 Jul 2004
came across this site by chance. wonderful suprise. if you know me then
drop a line.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
12 Jul 2004
12 July Correction.. hello the 2 "R"s. Have you any idea how to contact
Dave Wright. Would love to know how you have got along in Oz. I was in
Sydney over Xmas and loved it.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
11 Jul 2004
Hi there to the 2 Rons. I was beginning to think I was the only old
staff member who would make contact. Good to hear you are around Thanks
Mick for a great site. I am getting more and more mail from OMs I
taught, and some I didn't teach. What a pleasure! Do keep the mail
rolling in. It is great to hear all the news. Best wishes to you all.
Ron Exelby
Bunbury/Australia
11 Jul 2004
Ron Exelby has been in Western Australia (resident in Bunbury approx
170km south of Perth) for close on 20 years and is still teaching! Rob
Mutch is working in the mining industry in Western Australia and is
presently living in Busselton - coastal town about 60 km south of
Bunbury.
Mick Higgins
Staffordshire UK
08 Jul 2004
Nice to see the OM site so busy... I usually take a look most days just
to see what's happening out there. It's rewarding to know that some of
you have made contact with long lost school friends through the OM site.
There is so much talk about sporting achievements..whatever happened to
Craig Myles? He was in my class 75-79, always seemed to be breaking
records (he was one of those guys who was good at everything.) Don't
know about BOG FLY status but I got whacked by Drippy Dry a few times
and by Swales!!! And I think my present career in sports turf stems from
weeding Taffys lawn so often as hard labour in my Charter House days
!!!!!
George Archibald
Durban R S A
08 Jul 2004
Sad to hear about Chris Parkin ex Charter house boy in the early
70's.Wish I knew he was in Durban as I am trying to get as many Milton
okes together in Durban to meet at the Shamwari Club for a drink.Any one
down in the area and need a place to stay ,contact me on this e-mail.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
08 Jul 2004
Oh dear.. my spelling on a pc does not match my everyday version!!
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
08 Jul 2004
Hi Tetcrevor Remember you well. I used to timekeep at sports day, cross
country etc and once had the "distinguished" honour(never could make out
why) of being the announcer at sports day! I also had the dubious
distinction of "coaching The u13 and u14 Tennis. They played and I
scored! Every time we played at Hamilton I used to take the team out for
icecream! One of the star players was Darryl Lazarus! In 1970 Alec Dry
asked me to take over the junior debating... I kept the tennis team but
dropped the general group. Eventually I managed to opt out of the tennis
altogether! The non-sporty one is married to a sports n and I now know
lots about golf, cricket etc but I fear to say soccer still defeatss me.
Frank comes from Manchester... need I say more! Where about in SA are
you? OMs you can reach me at home in evenings 021 551 1069 or 083 270
3361. Time to organise a reunion. Best wishes to you all.
Brian Kambira
RSA.
07 Jul 2004
1984-1990. It is my Mission in Life to left every Old Miltonian That I
know to get on this Site. We massively scuttered, and we know whose
faulty that is.
Stan Higgins
Harare, Zimbabwe
06 Jul 2004
Hi all Had some sad news that former Miltonian Chris Parkin (1970 -
1975) was killed in a vehicle accident earlier this week in Durban.
Deborah - you will remember him well from our class. Trevor - great to
hear of you; have not seen or heard of you in 30 years! Ant Dry still
here in Harare - have not seen any yellow socks, however. Will get him
to visit this site.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
06 Jul 2004
After Willy Loxton was killed in action they went to teach in Buenos
Aires. Saw them in CT in 1983. They then went to some dorp in the
Eastern Cape to teach. No contact since then. Bert Tucker is in CT,
working at Kirstenbosch the last I heard. Pete Craig went to Oz, I
think. Have had no other news of any of the other staff. I am hoping to
see Rob Parke in New York in August. Best wishes to you all.
dale jenkins
uk
06 Jul 2004
im dale. I left milton bout a year ago. if you see this laurence, email
me. tell mr mlilo and jenjezwa that I said they can go screw rhem
selves. say hi to one one, dale jenkins.
Trevor Palmer
South Africa
05 Jul 2004
hi , to all out theredebbie wagner my goodness, how are you? probably
dont remember me my mates glen pretorious , fastest crosscountry runner
, played basketball, and never studied history. mr loxton science
teacher still around ?what ever became of ron excelby, cowley geography
teacher, rob much maths gave a fair bacon slice and mrs mitchell regards
to all
Pete Chadwick
Zimbabwe/South Africa (whatever!)
05 Jul 2004
It's good to see a bit of activity in the common room. Must try and get
Hilton Wynn and Geof Pridgeon back in Bullies to join in on the fun -
and any other suspects that might still be in the old land! My Domestic
Manager still teaches at the Convent - and I still get the shakes every
time I visit the place! Some things never change!
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
04 Jul 2004
Hi everybody. Think I'm being punished for any misdeeds in my Milton
career! Have been voiceless for almost 6 weeks(laryngitis). Thank
goodness for e-mail! Steve Ward nearly had a fit when I was appointed
Deputy Head at Girls' High aged 32... "male chauvinism" got the better
of him! We saw quite a lot of him in Salisbury. Great to see that new
OMs are finding the site on a regular basis. One memory that had hubby
and me in stitches was remembering Ant Dry's wedding. He wore bright
yellow socks ! If any of you live in New York & surrounds do contact me
as I will be there for 3 weeks in August.
George Achibald
Durban R S A
04 Jul 2004
Getting black marks didn't quailify for Bog Fly status.BOG FLY'S were
pupils who got honour marks, sucked up to teachers and headmasters, got
colour blazers for academic reasons and a few got colour blazers for
sport reason. (Thoose who got colour blazers and we knew that they
should not have got them.) The guys who got black marks could be seen at
the headmasters or deputy headmasters office at break to receive a
canning. The cannings turned into black marks. I hope this has cleared
up the term BOG FLY, as I recall it.
John Fynaut
London, UK
01 Jul 2004
Sorry about the duplication. I believe I am correct in saying that the
Commander in Chief of Britain's armed forces is Mike Walker who is also
a former pupil of Milton.
John Fynaut
London, UK
01 Jul 2004
Debora Wagner's prompt of Steve Ward reminded me that this chap brought
the best out of me in essay work. His nickname was Coco Puffs amongst
pupils. He was also connected to the Anglican Church.
Billy Caunt
Sussex UK
30 Jun 2004
Yo Archie... mmmm I remember Remember Bog-flys. I got 5 Black Marks a
few times in 3A2 1973 - do I qualify. My mate Chris Champion who now
lives down the road also got 5 Swaartjies and is anxious about his
qualification too. Long May The BOG FLY - Old Boys... "B^)
Peter Scarrott
Andover, UK
27 Jun 2004
Hi all, just a quickie; just found site, can't stop long but just wanted
to say I am the ?? prefect in the 1983 picture :) Anyone who knows me
say Hi.
George Archibald
Durban South Africa
13 Jun 2004
Very Quite in the the common room.Everybody on holiday or
swoting.Remember Bog-flys?????? Couple in my day.Any outthere?????
03 Jun 2004
does anyone remember science teachers name he had bad breath. I was at
back of class could not understand a word he was saying so lit a fag up
and started smoking .the shock on his face and my class mates eas worth
the 6 I received from dry for my efforts of giving up the ghost.
George Archibald
Durban South Africa
02 Jun 2004
Back again. Different e-mail as the hotmail an't that hot. Takes to long
to download and hours to read a message.Looking for any old school
uniforms that are no longer required eg Ties(normal, prefects, Six
Formers) caps hats Boaters with headbands, Colours and other blazers,
socks and even pictures of pupil's in uniform. Please send to the above
e-mail any info Many thanks
George Archibald
Durban South Africa
02 Jun 2004
What about the Ghost at the Library?Any good stories and how far back
does the pupil falling down the stairs goes back????or was it a teacher
tripped by a pupil who broke his neck????.I remember a Pioneer staft
member beating every boy back to the the house in 1972/4 after he was
told the story of the ghost and someone let off a fire extinguisher on
top of the library.It was told the he beat the 100 mt sprint record held
at the school at he time.....?? Fact or Friction?????????????........
keith milner
uk, southampton
29 May 2004
percy silamba, if u see this email me.long time no hear.remember when we
went up to harare to play against p.e. and got our asses whipped,by
jonnie danzie and the boys???
George Archibald
Durban
23 May 2004
Hi Steve. Ant Synman ie somewhere in Cape Town.Last I heard of Stoffie
was that he was busy working in Bots.(that was about 7 years ago)Frank I
last saw in '84 when I was working at a sugar mill on the North coast(I
heard Gus his elder brother was in OZ and missed him by a couple of
weeks one year when fishing by the Wankie Angling and Boating
Club).Haydon Payne never heard of but know Allan Payne and some of his
brothers Graham,Russell and Mark. Normally in July there is a big Rhodie
braai in York and you should see a few Milton guys there. Cheers for now
Nelson Pollard
Melbourne, Australia
20 May 2004
Hi Every one - Haven't visited this site for about a year now, great to
see it is still up and running, got hold of one of my classmates (5B1 -
1982) Angus Gregory and have a photo of the class but can't remember all
the names - (I thought senile dementure happened after you turned 70!)
If any one knows of any one who was in 5B1 in 1982 - I would like to
fill in the gaps and maybe put the photo on the site. I still think of
the good old days, weeding Taffys lawn on a Friday afternoon, trying to
get out of running the hospital course, getting caned for bunking out of
Charter Hovse and chucking my empty smoke packets up into the eves in
senior change rooms!
steven russell
leeds england
19 May 2004
hello archie liz and sis were good mates .nice to see this web site
.brought a tear to my eyes not been on line long but intend to list up
all old miltonians.where r u guys. short memories or what!!!
steven russell
leeds England
17 May 2004
hi gang what happened to frank alexander antony sneyman stoffel van
wykharry heyden payne sorry to hear about teesey. just entered this web
site today I was in pioneer house 1972 to 77 I would love to see any
footage of milton.i have fond memories of pioneer house boarding school
the good old days
georgearchibald
Durban
09 May 2004
Life is full of surprises.Went to RASA meeting at Flame Lilly park and
bumped into Felix Bailey.Now I haven't seen Felix for a good couple of
years,I think the last time in 1976 .After the meeting we went to the
Shamari Club in Westwille(meeting place of Rhodies,watch the home side
lose to the Stomers,then showed Felix this fantasic web site.Then it was
a trip to see Gerald Coleman for a chin wag and a bite to eat.see some
other friends and dropped him off.It was a lot of catching up but the
friendship of our days days at school was just as stong today as it was
30 years ago.Heard from Howard Atkinson that there is a schoolboys golf
day coming up on the North Coast(Natal South Africa for those who might
be in other parts of the world)So I hope to keep a update on that Cheers
for now
Pete Chadwick
Bullies/Potties
03 May 2004
Hi Deborah - don't panic about feeling old dear, when you see my grey
hair and wrinkles, you'll be feeling like Sarah Jessica Parker - believe
me! Been checking out the property market in Cape Town, and Tableview
looks highly competitive! Any good schools in the area? I note Mike
Bullivant is still doing his thing at Milton, and is pretty involved
with the College of Music, as scene on Mag Kriels Morning MIrror web
site. Take care.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
01 May 2004
Hi Pete... wow I feel old! You've been married 20 years! All the best on
your anniversary! Have just spent the entire day with a buyer... hope
she buys!! and from me!! Fondest regards Deborah
Pete Chadwick
Bullies
01 May 2004
Bill - great to hear you're still around mate - it's been a while!
Gerald - gosh, I must dust the shelves of the mind and head back a few
years - how the heck are you? Back in Bullies for a few days (and to
celebrate 20th wedding anniversary), then it's back down south tomorrow
on yet another contract job! A hell of a life, but pays the bills! Went
to Trade Fare on Thursday - not quite the same as you guys might
remember, but the dudes are trying. My son Tim is off at Gordon Park
this weekend on a Boy Scouts camp - part of the 1st Byo Pioneer Troop!!
Keep in touch guys - and enjoy the moment!
Gerald Coleman
Durban R.S.A.
23 Apr 2004
Well Billy Caunt one of the best surprises for a long time, looks like
some of us are stll living and kicking quite well. I have not heard from
Andrew Allman since we left school but shall have a look in the Rhodies
web site if his name is listed. I tried to send a message to Cliff
Treble that did not go through but shall try again. It seems that our
good Junior and High School days have kept us going nice to see that
things are going well with all the guys. If I am correct Wrigley was our
one Maths teacher with the Degree lived near us in khumalo north, mad as
a hatter and to clever to teach O level maths.
Billy Caunt
Nr. Brighton UK
22 Apr 2004
Cor... I haven't seen the names Coleman and Chadwick on the same page
since Kumalo Under11's, 35 years ago! Nice to see you're both still
playing the game of life and happy! Gerry, any news of Andrew Allman? My
teachers votes go to Mr Tucker for his patience, Mr Frost for the
entertainment and Mango for tok tok and Art. Fivash lashed like a
vampire on her day followed by Exelby & Tiger, wish they taught my son.
May you all be happy and peaceful...
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
18 Apr 2004
Alex Walter had a whirlwind romance with a teacher from Townsend, can't
remember her name. Helen Havenga and I both happened to be in London
when news of the engagement came through in May 1977. We went to see a
ropey production of Julius Caesar at the National Theatre. I was over on
holiday for 3 months but as my Dad had had a heart attack I cut my trip
short arriving back in Byo in time for Alex's wedding which was held in
the garden of Charter House. Helen some years later met Victor Pike. We
saw them in CT before they went back to Scotland
George Archibald
Durban
18 Apr 2004
Another teacher that comes to mind that I met, was when I took my eldest
son to Ixopo High, Mr Harthorn, a geography teacher who had a class in
the corner next to Mr Johnson (maths teacher).His wife was a science
teacher at Eveline in the 70's who taught my wife there and was teaching
also at Ixopo.We told our son that he was in good hands with teachers
who had taught us. Saw Alex Walker a few years back in the T M at
Ascot.He was married and I was surprised it wasn't Ma Havinga.They were
a item when I was at school.He had stopped his running but he still
looked the same after 15 years or so after I had left school.He must
have stated away from the Mainsty.
Joe Krige
UK
17 Apr 2004
Greetings I failed to proof read my previous contribution. My apologies
to Brian Brett- he was an excellent maths teacher ..... not a ' blooding
' good one. Ronnie Todd always said: proof read your work. Cheers, I
will supply Kim Riley Hawkins' address shortly. I did send him an e mail
but did not receive a reply. Can someone supply me with Trevor
Davenport's e address? Cheers all Joe
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
14 Apr 2004
Hi Gerald.. got the G's messed up. You are definately not George!
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town
14 Apr 2004
Hi George. The last I heard Helen Havenga now "Pike" was living in
Edinburgh. She married quite late and had a son when she was over 40! I
used to get Xmas cards but nothing arrived either 2002 or 2003. I had an
e-mail address but no-one responded so I guess it is incorrect. I must
share with you a scary thought.. when one doesn't continue teaching
"history" the brain cells go into sleep mode and one forgets a huge
amount. In the Trivial Pursuits crowd of our friends I landed with all
the history, art and music questions! Anyway it's never too late to stop
learning and DSTV's History Channel is fascinating! Encourage your kids
to watch that!
Gerald Coleman
Durban R.S.A.
13 Apr 2004
It was interesting to see that Ma Wagner is still around. At the end of
the day I hated all the learning that we had to do in history but still
did not do to bad in 'O' levels at the end of it all. The end result was
that the teacher gave all the inspiration and made the subject
interesting, so thanks very much Miss Wagner without your dedication and
for sure perserverance with some of us we could never have done it. I
never got my kids to do history although if only they had known how
interesting it was at the end of the day. Still trying to get hold of
some of the old boys Roland VDMerwe, Colin Hamilton and Nigel Schofield
went to junior school with the last two guys but they also landed up in
'A' stream, if only they new the fun was in the 'B' stream. Wandering
what happened to our lovely afrikaans teachers Ma Havenga and Ma
Mitchell.
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
South Africa
12 Apr 2004
Hi everybody. Hope you had a good,peaceful Easter/ Passover whichever is
applicable. I must tell you, George, that nowaways my "excellent" ?!!
recollection of British Royal genealogy comes off the net. Joe, can you
get hold of Kim Riley Hawkins address? There is an open invitation to
all the OMs around please contact if you are in Cape Town at any stage.
You can get me on 083 270 3361. Would be fantastic if we could have an
OM get together. I am amazed at how many of my students have made
contact since I posted myself on the Common Room. Keep the e-mails
rolling in. It's great to hear from you all.
George archibald
Durban
11 Apr 2004
Just a short note to say hi and its nice to see a teacher on the web
site.Jim Cram and Todd left an address on the Gradfinder,but don't
answer.Ma Wagner,how will I ever foreget you.First history homework
about the third day in form 1B1 you sent Bruce(surname slips my mind but
Rabinstein seems close) Chris Pantazacks (from Pioneer House) and myself
off for 3 flaps by Tiger Wright(acting deputy Headmaster at the time
1970 1st term).Then there was a struggle for 5 years to get me on stage
to speak in debating,well that one I won,I think in the 5 years I was
the only person in Milton 'A' or 'B' stream not to be on stage in a
debate,but I must admit you nearly won twice,but my commitment to
Backstage with Alex (Baldy)Walker go me off so many times.It was great
having you as a history teacher as the knowledge on English Kings and
Queens came in handy to explain to my son when we were in England in the
year 2000
Pete Chadwick
Zimbabwe
06 Apr 2004
Way to go Joe! My eldest son Tim is now at CBC - being taught English by
John Eppel - a small world! Had an e-mail from Allan Donsky recently.
Try to keep in touch with Bruce Anderson and a few others. Back down
south after Easter. Was in the Matopos last weekend - some things never
change thank goodness!
Joe Krige
UK
02 Apr 2004
Regards to all I am sitting at home on school holiday which often leads
me to the OMs site. Often think of those Folk evenings at the Beit Hall
organised by Ken Bain and the Variety Concerts... the vibe was
tremendous.When Milton beat Prince Edward 8 -4 on the Hambly in 1973...
Riley Hawkins leading from the front. Brian Barbour running a 400m at
Callies in 48.3 seconds in 1971.....I am sure the record still stands.
Len Helfer ...the rocket man....I am sure his sprint records still
stand.I remember being lashed 3 by Dave 'Tiger ' Wright for bunking
basketball in the 3rd term....I was so stuffed from all the athletics in
the 1st and rubgy in the 2nd that I decided to cuff it. I remember
seeing Jamie Young and Clive Connelly have mean rumble near the tennis
courts.....who won beats me. I remember when Brian Brett walked into
Lower 6th maths looking quite dis traut..... he said .. Steve Biko is
dead-that was in 1977.... he was a blooding good maths teacher.I
remember playing chess with Barry Craxton during the lunchtime siesta.
The best tackle ever....? Trevor Davenport on Ashley Parker on the
Hambly in 1977....
Gerald Coleman
Durban R.S.A.
02 Apr 2004
Hi all the good boys from 5B in 1974 looks like some of us are still
around. This is first time on site and have already picked up some info
on our bad boys, got the infor from George Archibald. I am now living in
Durban and believe it or not I am still married 25 years down the line
with two children. Married a Triangle girl Martha Smit, they made them
good in those days. If any of you guys have heard from Pete Elkington
please drop a line also all the guys that went to Kumalo Jnr the all
jewish community please also give a shout it would be nice to hear where
we have all landed up
Pete Chadwick
Potties, South Africa
20 Mar 2004
A busy site of late, good to keep up with the OM's wherever they are.
Back home to Bullies in a couple of weeks for some R&R - what a way to
go!
André Nel
Porterville South Africa
19 Mar 2004
Hi All. It is always great to make a quick visit to the common room and
see the latest postings. Having been in Charter House more or less the
same time as Mick - 1976-78 (Hard Labour on Fridays...so frequently),
one can only say these were the best years of our lives. What happened
to old Taffy - what an interesting Geography teacher he was. Best to all
Old Miltonians young and old.
Stan Higgins
Harare, Zimbabwe
18 Mar 2004
It was really excellent catching up with Deborah Hayes, both with a
direct e-mail and also on this website, as a result of finding this
site. I think it must be pointed out that she must certainly rank as one
of the finest teachers ever to have been produced in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.
Dedicated, professional, thoroughly knowledgeable, genuinely interested
in her students ... her like will not be seen again in this country,
and, I am prepared to bet, elsewhere either. There were many great
teachers there in my time (70-75) such as Elspeth Howat, Fred Hambly (by
then retired but coming back to teach Latin from time to time), Inga
Gelman and others ... what incredible luck we students had to be exposed
to this volume of experience, talent and thought ... and I think we were
paying Z$18 a term!
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
Cape Town RSA
15 Mar 2004
Hi John I had a good chuckle at your mail. My husband calls me Waggers!
You led me to remember an even funnier experience although I can't
remember which class was involved or in what year. Some bright spark let
off a stink bomb. I, cool as ever, closed all the windows, locked them
in and went to the staff room! It never happened again! There was also
the time that a class having been with Steve Ward for English arrived
and asked if they could forget history for the day and continue their
debate on pre-marital sex, which we did continue! Although I don't miss
teaching one bit as no modern kids are a patch on Old Miltonians, I do
miss the fantastic friendships that I made with students and teachers
alike Milton was a very special place. I nearly was not there after
1969. I heard a rumour that I was about to be moved to who knows where.
I shot up to Paddy Brett(the Head) and asked.He said would I mind. Of
course... Milton had been my posting of choice. He scrapped the other
posting and gave me his world that as long as he was Head I was safe at
Milton and so I went on for over 9 years to be one of the longest
standing members of staff! I transferred to Oriel Girls in 1978 on my
engagement to Frank. Another fond memory.. sitting outside my classroom
in the sun in the middle term debating various essay titles with willing
volunteers as preparation for "O" level.
Phil Norris
chippenham UK
13 Mar 2004
What a find! I looked through this site with tears in my eyes. I was at
the school from 77-81and they were without a doubt the best days of my
life. I have always wanted to show my wife the school but for various
reasons this has not been possible until now. I remember the Hospital
course for cross country and without trainers! great memories. anyone
know what happened to Bill Annandale the English teacher?
deborah hayes
Cape Town, RSA
11 Mar 2004
Hi there all of my past students. The mail has been arriving from all
over the world! A lot of you will be waiting for replies.... There is
certainly no doubt that the Miltonians, spread far and wide have made a
tremendous impact in respective careers. Brings back very fond memories
of 10 years at Milton.
Stan Higgins
Harare, Zimbabwe
11 Mar 2004
Good to see this site, which I found quite by chance this evening. Great
to see so many names so long unspoken and almost forgotten. I have all
the Miltonian magazines 69 - 84 so perhaps could add various bits of
info if wanted.
Vee M. Masilela
England
06 Mar 2004
1983-1995 . I'm glad to have come across this site. Its a shame though
to hear about the current state of the school. Are the boys still
playing Rugby and Form Ones beating the ground? I still remenisce about
the good old times, all mof them from Milton Jnr to Milton High.Are Mrs
Khumalo (A'level Geo.) and Bullivant still around? Anyone know?
simba bazaya
england
06 Mar 2004
1990 - 1995, those were the good old days, I was a border all the way,
any of u guys 'Mr Kemp' wonder if he is still there. anyone remember me
email me.
Colin Meredith
Nottingham
25 Feb 2004
25/2/04 Any old classmates are welcome to make contact. I'm sure some of
you out there remember my brother Paul - who arrives in UK in a couple
of weeks. Anyone wanting to get in touch can do so thru me.
Ron Crittall
Perth, Australia
16 Feb 2004
Milton 1951-56. Am trying to trace Ian Pearson who was in our class.
Believe he went to UK in 1957 to try to join the Navy. Had an elder
brother (also at Milton) by name I think of Allan. Would welcome any
clues.
Mick Higgins
Staffs UK
14 Feb 2004
I remember Charter House hard labour (picking weeds out of Taffy's
garden !!) Running around Ascot (they called it "the Hospital course")
What about Hillside Dams cross country?
John Fynaut
UK
14 Feb 2004
Correction: I meant caned of course. Of course being caned reminds me of
when I was a boarder at Charter House. Who remembers the days of hard
labour, getting licks and running around Ascot race course?
John Fynaut
UK
14 Feb 2004
I remember Waggers for the time a joker called Larry Court and I were
messing around. We were sent to Mr Thomas (acting deputy) in Drippy's
absence. I forged his signature. We were found out and were canned.
How's that for history!
John Glassbrook
Whakatane, New Zealand
22 Jan 2004
It never ceases to amaze me how far flung around the globe we all have
ended up. I finished at Milton in 1979, then Military National Service,
followed by University, worked as a farm manager in South Africa for 12
years, Worked on the Oil rigs in the U.K. for 4, and now am resident in
New Zealand and Manufacturing office chairs. Who said variety was the
spice of life?
Pete Chadwick
South Africa
11 Jan 2004
Oh wow! Miss Wagner is online! Hi there, and good to hear that you are
in my old hunting ground - that being Cape Town. I miss the theatrics
dearly! Still living in Bulawayo, after doing the local mining route,
and I am now consulting in Platinum exploration in Potgietersrus is SA -
for my sins! Wife Sabine is teaching art at the Convent, and sons Tim
and David are at CBC and Whitestone, respecitively. I hear John Eppel is
still at CBC, and I still see my old pal Geof Pridgeon (our family
quack) from time to time. Home e-mail is chadwick@ecoweb.co.zw, but
heading south on Tuesday. Would like to hear from you!
Deborah Hayes nee Wagner
South Africa
07 Jan 2004
Hello all of those brilliant and not so brilliant historians whom I
taught at Milton 1969 - 1978. I found the site only 2 days ago, directed
by a former student whom I am meeting in Sydney on Friday (where he
lives) and I am on holiday! There were lots of familiar names... I might
still have a couple of the Milton Mags and will check when I return to
Cape Town next week. I am most impressed with the site. I have great
memories of my 9 years at Milton. I transferred to Oriel Girls when I
became engaged to the good Lt Col Hayes, whom some of you may have seen
around Milton in late 1977. In 1978 I was appointed Deputy Head at Girls
High School, Salisbury and held the position until we emigrated in 1983.
I have changed career completely and am selling property in Cape Town. I
would love to hear from those of you who remember the blonde dragon with
glasses!!.