King Edward VII School Magazine 2006

I always say the best lessons, or perhaps the only lessons, are learnt through adversity, and consider … the best sailors never learnt on calm seas.

I hope those leaving will continue to feel part of the King Edward Hockey family and follow the next group and join us when ever you can.

The 2007 group have a hard act to follow, but with the ethics and ethos that prevails … who knows … perhaps an even better year, as the standards have been set and we will certainly aim to raise the bar.

Well-done, thanks for a truly enjoyable season and thank you to each and every player for your contribution to King Edward Hockey and the 2006 First Team.

Best wishes, kindest regards and the very best of luck.

Thank You’s The Headmaster who attended, I think, every game and whose support, encouragement and understanding of sport in the balance of the whole is making King Edward the highest calibre and quality School around.

Mr Hugh Wilson - he still attends as many home games as he can and it is always a pleasure to have him around.

Mr Eugene Marx - well done as the Sports Director. Hockey certainly appreciates your efforts and contribution.

Marq & Yvonne Roberts - organisers of The King Edward Hockey Festival par excellence, a fantastic contribution to putting King Edward hockey on the map yet again.

Derron van Eeden – for the King Edward Festival and generally in the marketing of hockey and the School, many thanks.

The Parents - a true contribution of support. I appreciate that ‘with eyes on your boy’ it is not always easy when times get tough, but thank you all for a huge contribution for being there for him and us.

Arthur Da Mata - U16 Coach, for his passion, loyalty and dedication to King Edward Hockey, and as a ‘team’ (Arthur and I) I am most appreciative that the same message, same structures, same King Edward ethics and ethos is inculcated as this becomes the backbone and base of our King Edward Hockey Club. Well done and thank you.

Dr Denise Hudson-Lamb - the biggest thank you for last as it has been the Doc’s vision of teamwork in getting King Edward Hockey structures in place that King Edward Hockey is where it is today. Congratulations, you can be very proud of what you have achieved for King Edward. It’s always a pleasure sharing the bad and good times with you, and the many laughs on the side line. Many thanks and I am looking forward to the next season.

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