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15 MARCH 2019 |
Dear Patrick
Today, 15 March, marks the foundation of Diocesan College. That makes Bishops 170 years old today! As we reflect on a school that has witnessed so much of the world’s history, may you too be inspired, knowing that you are a part of that history. Thank you to all of you for your support, encouragement and participation with the OD Union during this past term. May you toast a glass to Bishops tonight. As the quote at the bottom suggest, it was a small and humble beginning, but with a long-term view we too can reach our dreams.
In this newsletter you have the opportunity to enjoy exploring the 3rd edition of The Old Diocesan. One of the real values of the ODU is the Mentoring Programme run by Nicky Bicket (1973F). This week ODs have the opportunity to meet OD Mentor Nick Durrant (1991G). OD Committee member Arthur Mngxekeza (1997F) really opens up in a powerful interview. Congratulations to all those with achievements, and those who are doing good to civil society. And thank you to all the visitors who livens up The Mitre with their visits!
Lastly our condolences to the Brink family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My we remember to respect, value, and appreciate each other as ODs.
Have a super weekend!
Kind regards,
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OD Office News |
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The Old Diocesan - Issue 3 |
If you haven't heard already, the third Issue of The Old Diocesan is out and hard copies are on their way to those who've signed-up to the mailing list.
To read the electronic version and/or to sign up for the mailing list if you haven't already done so, click below. |
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ODU Mentoring - Meet a Mentor "...First and foremost the Mentor-Mentee is about a relationship, you are building a friendship which is a 2-way street..." ~Nick Durrant (1991G) |
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At 2019 AGM Nicky Bicket (1973F) presented a summarised report of results pertaining to the recent ODU engagement survey, please click the button below should you wish to view these. |
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OD Updates |
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Paul du Toit (1992W) - Uit die bloute |
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Arthur Mngxekeza (1997F) - in This Life Magazine"...a man who’s determined to persevere through his emotional challenges. Here he describes his uniquely South African childhood, then explains how depression set in and how he copes with it..." |
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Karl van Zyl (2009K) - #TreatmentForTylerTonight at 6PM, Karl will attempt to climb the Westcliff steps 170 times in 24 hours in aid of bone marrow treatment for his student, Tyler. Click below to find out more. |
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John Dobson (1985K) - New Stormers Coach The Western Province Rugby Union announced that a past Kidd House pupil will replace a past Ogilvie House pupil as the new head coach of the Stormers in the Super Rugby Championship. |
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Greg Mills (1979O) - Democracy Works
Greg will be launching his latest book, Democracy Works at The Mitre on Thursday 16th May. |
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Graham Viney (1970O) - The Last Hurrah Graham was invited to Kelvin Grove for a repeat launch of his latest book, The Last Hurrah: South Africa and the Royal Tour of 1947. |
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CATA Awards 2019 Congratulations to David Wilke (2011O) who received the Best Lead Actor in a Musical Award at the 2018 Cape Amateur Theatre Awards (CATA). David won the award for his role as Leo Bloom in The Producers. |
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Visitors to The Mitre |
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Archives & History |
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Zonnebloem College Book LaunchIt was not long after the Diocesan Collegiate School (later known as Bishops) pupils moved out of Protea in Bishopscourt to Woodlands, that Zonnebloem College was started in the very same buildings under the watchful eyes of Robert and Sophy Gray. |
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Deaths & Obituaries |
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Passing of Derek (Monty) Montagu Brink (1975S)It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr Brink last Sunday, 10th March 2019. In celebration of his life, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, 16 March 2019 at 15h00 at Connect Church, 136 Ladies Mile Road, Meadowridge. |
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Upcoming Events |
Bishops v UK ODs Golf - 22 Mar 2019
On Friday 22nd March, The UK ODs will be taking on the Bishops 1st Golf team and their hapless masters-in-charge at The RAC in Surrey. |
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Walker Cup Golf - 25 April 2019
Please contact John Smuts should you wish to play: [email protected] |
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Peter Elliot (1967W) Book Launch - 7 May
Peter lives in the Languedoc where he has become an expert on the history of the area. He also writes books and at this function in London will talk to ODs about his latest, Constance: One Road to Take; The Life and Photography of Constance Stuart Larrabee (1914-2000)... |
UK ODs vs Old Tonbridgian Annual Golf - 8 June |
UK Annual Dinner - 14 June The 2019 UK Annual Dinner will take place at The Carlton Club in London. |
The UK ODs vs the Old Haileyburians Golf Match - 10 August This will be the second match against the Old Haileyburians, |
1999 Reunion – 16 – 17 August The class of 1999 will be holding a 20-year reunion over the weekend of the Bishops v Rondebosch fixtures on 16-17 August 2019. Matrics and post-matrics of 1999 are welcome to contact Alistair Price on [email protected]. Further details will also be made available on the Facebook group: “Bishops 1999 Class 20-Year Reunion: 16-17 Aug 2019”. |
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Annual Oxfordshire Pub Lunch - 12 Oct This relaxed and informal annual lunch at one of the country's finest pub/restaurants has become an entrenched feature of our calendar. This is not just for those living in and around Oxford but for any OD and their wife/partner. |
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School Updates |
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Vusa Team Rocks PaarlThe Vusa Rugby Academy, playing out of the Langa township, provided upset results and thrills aplenty when they tackled some of the strongest teams in the country. |
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Bishops 1st XV vs Leinster 1st XV Ireland Tour Results against Leinster this week: Leinster U18 XV 31 Bishops 24. |
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Quote for the Week ‘The Diocesan College School was opened on this 15th March; the number of pupils was six.’
~ Sophy Gray’s written recording of the very first day. (Robert was in remote St Helena on an episcopal visitation.) |
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Follow Us and Find Out More
Owing to so much OD related news, it is often challenging to report on the wide range of Bishops activities. For ease of use, we thus include links to the Bishops Website, the Principal’s letters, and also the UK OD letters. |
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Contact Us
To contact the OD Union: Telephone: 021 685 1829 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.odunion.com/ |
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