Category Archives: 2021

Presidential Honour for Mr Brian Ingpen

In November 2021, Mr Brian Ingpen – the driving force behind our maritime programme and a man who has made a significant and positive impact on many young lives – received the National Order of the Baobab Silver Award from President Cyril Ramaphosa for his contribution to education. More than two decades ago, Mr Ingpen […]

WIN: 3 HR Sunset cruise worth R38500 – limited tickets

WIN A 3 HOUR SUNSET CRUISE FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE ABOARD THE LUXURY 60ft PRINCESS MOTOR YACHT OCEAN PRINCESS. All you need do is purchase a ticket for R500.  Please note there are only 60 tickets available and even if you don’t win, you will be supporting a most worthwhile cause – maritime education. Click […]

WANTED: A new Hostel Parent

Our current, very special hostel parents, Mr and Mrs Visser, will retire at the end of December 2021 after 18 years of dedicated and loyal service to our Maritime Studies programme and the Lawhill Maritime Centre. We’re looking for that special someone who would, amongst others, be committed to providing high quality, pastoral care to the young people […]

The Legend Lives On!

The S.A.T.S General Botha Association – one of our programme’s most loyal supporters – will celebrate its Centenary next year and is publishing a special book to mark this wonderful milestone. Proceeds from the sale of this book go towards the Association’s Bursary Fund, which provides bursaries for those studying for a maritime career (including […]