Mr Albert Cele’s 51 Years’ Long Service Farewell
A few years ago, the Catholic Schools Office in Durban donated a trophy in memory of Brother Brendan O’Shea, Principal of St Henry’s from 1966-1981. The trophy recognises a member of the St Henry’s community who truly exemplifies what it is to be ‘Marist’; someone who in all that they do and say is a model of the five Marist characteristics.
One of the recipients of this trophy has been Mr Albert Cele, a member of staff at St Henry’s for an unprecedented fifty-one years. Mr Cele has advised us that he wishes to retire at the end of 2021, a loss indeed for the St Henry’s community.
Nonetheless, although a loss for us, Mr Cele’s many years of service, commitment and dedication will always remain an example of what it means to be Marist. When I think of Mr Cele, I think of words such as humility, wisdom, sincerity, authenticity and servant leadership. We need not consult books to learn these values; we need merely to reflect on Mr Cele’s five decades of service, and we will see them demonstrated on a daily basis.
St Henry’s Marist College Principal
Albert proudly wearing his Honours Blazer & Alumni tie with his daughter Bathobile Albert with his daughter Bathobile Patrick Brown - Marist Association Vice Chairman, Kerry-Anne Francis - Head of Advancement with Albert Otis, Albert & Fr Sean Albert waves to the cheering pupils on the corridors Kwanele Mpanza with Meredith Magin - teacher at St Henry's for the past 25 years Alumni & Staff form a tunnel for Albert with the pupils looking on from the corridors of the iconic school building Fr Sean Dr Tony Akal chatting to Head Boy Matthew Ackerman & Head Girl Lara Horn Dr Tony Akal, Kwanele Mpanza & Alain Tschudin Kwanele Mpanza (2000)visiting from New York Brendan Martin - Marist Association Chairman with Fr David Houbert-2002 Alumnus Albert with Hilton Green (1979) Dr Stephen Leech College principal Albert prepares to walk through the tunnel to the Bell Tower to ring the bell for the last time! Albert with Head Boy Matthew Ackerman & Head Girl Lara Horn Kwanele Mpanza(2000) with Albert On behalf of the Marist family, Kerry Phillips makes a presentation to Albert of a 'TRUE BLUE' plaque, a gift & long service certificate. Dr Stephen Leech College principal On behalf of the Marist family, Kerry Phillips makes a presentation to Albert of a 'TRUE BLUE' plaque, a gift & long service certificate. Dr Stephen Leech & Fr David Houbert Dr Tony Akal with Albert Guests with Albert Albert ringing the bell for the last time Anthony Murphy - College Board member & Keryn Askew - College Board Chairperson with Kwanele Mpanza - 2000 alumnus looking on Albert addressing the College Otis, Albert & Colin Barraclough -College Facilities Manager Albert with Alain Tschudin(1991)
If you would like to send a personalised note to Mr Albert Cele, please send it to: trust@sthenrys.co.za by 15 December 2021.
For any queries you may have, please contact:
Kerry Phillips – St Henry’s Marist Trust Manager: trust@sthenrys.co.za
MARIST GIVING CHANNELS –
1. EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)
Banking Details:
Name: The Saint Henry’s Marist Trust
Bank: Standard Bank (SA)
Account Type: Current
Account No: 050938460
Branch: Kingsmead
Branch code: 040026 (Electronic Payments: Branch Code: 051001)
Swift Code : SBZA ZA JJ
REF: Albert Cele & DONORS NAME
Standard Bank – Physical Address: (for International Payments)
Standard Bank Centre
1 Kingsmead Way,
Old Fort,
Durban,
4001
2. ZAPPER:
Click on the Link https://zapper.com/url/3thdUAj…
3. PAYFAST
thesainthenrysmaristtrust
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