Dear Richard Thank you to Heavy Chef for yet another fantastic event at The Mitre last night. Fred Roed (1991G), alongside Mike Schalit and Jos Dikx focussed on the power of purpose in creating a globally relevant company. We look forward to the next one! We've noticed an increase of pupils through The Mitre doors in an effort to increase their awareness of the OD Union and what it means to be an OD and to better prepare them for life after school. This has seen school societies being hosted at our facilities, attendance to our talks and functions and much more. Have a super weekend! Kind regards, WP and Nicole |
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"Hunter Killer, a major-studio submarine film with a $50m budget and Gerard Butler and gary Oldman headlining, was released late last year by Lionsgate - and directing it was a one-time White House boy, Donovan Marsh (1987W)..." ~ by Tim Richman (1995B) |
Heavy Chef - What you Missed If you weren't at The Mitre for our first event of the second term last night, you certainly missed out! The evening focussed on the power of purpose in creating a globally relevant company. |
Walker Cup - Prized Needed We're calling on any OD’s who are able to donate any prizes to be used on the day (25th April). We ask if prizes could be in duplicate, so that there are equivalent prizes for partners. Please contact John Smuts should you have something to offer. |
A Mass of McKenzies Simon (1968O), Malcolm (1970O), Andrew (1972O) and Ken (1979O) McKenzie (brothers) gathered at The Mitre for a fabulous photo together last week. |
Zama Jimba (1994S) was a featured guest at The Mitre this week. On his way to meet with Dr Murray, he bumped into Neil Lister (1999O). He reminisced over a cup of coffee with Neil and Dr Murray about the school days gone by. |
Henry Herbert - The Legacy Henry started Bishops with the inaugural Principal Henry Master White at Protea in Bishopscourt in 1849. The inscription appearing in the photograph above was found recently in the edition of David Hume’s “A History of England” published in 1791. |
Historical Bench in the BoardroomAs part of our aim to get the current pupils (future ODs) more involved in the OD Union we have invited the school societies to make use of our facilities for their bi-weekly, hour-long sessions. |
Solly Satchel's granddaughters Cont.Jean Luger and Heather Sargeant the granddaughters of Dr Solly Satchel visited Bishops as a follow-up meeting to present items relating to their Grandfather. |
Passing of Timothy James Arnott (1969G) We regret to inform you that Tim died on Sunday 3rd March in Swellendam. |
Walker Cup Golf - 25 April 2019
- Venue: King David Mowbray
- Date: Thursday 25th April 2019
- Time: TBC
- Shotgun Start, 4BBB Stabelford
- 128 Golfers – 64 per school
- Greenfees: R300 per golfer to be paid at the ProShop.
Please contact John Smuts should you wish to play: [email protected] |
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)... |
Greg Mills (1979O) - Democracy Works - 16 May
- Venue: The Mitre
- Date: Thursday 16th May
Time: 18H00 RSVP: [email protected] |
The Last Hurrah- 21 May
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Date: Tuesday 21 May 2019
Time: 18:30 for 19:00
Venue: The Mitre, Diocesan College
Tickets: R100 per person
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Bookings through Quicket.
Ticket price includes finger snacks and drinks.
Copies of The Last Hurrah will be on sale during the evening
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UK ODs vs Old Tonbridgian Annual Golf - 8 June
This will be the fifth in our annual derby against the Old Tonbridgians.
Once again the course is the Old Course at The RAC in Surrey.
If you would like to play, please contact our captain, Alex Price (M, 2007) at [email protected] |
UK Annual Dinner - 14 June The 2019 UK Annual Dinner will take place at The Carlton Club in London.
Guest speaker to be confirmed. |
The UK ODs vs the Old Haileyburians Golf Match - 10 August This will be the second match against the Old Haileyburians,
If you are interested in playing, please contact our captain, Alex Price (M, 2007) at [email protected] |
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”. |
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. |
David Naude - Masters the Rock The international annual Rock Master indoor climbing rally was held at City Rock this year. David Naude won the Bouldering competition, making him the youngest to win the Championships. David also won Western Province Gold for Sport Climbing in Lead, Speed and Bouldering and will be representing Western Province at the National Championships in Johannesburg in May. |
The Bishops Trust - Conversations That Matter, with Bonang Mohale Last Friday we were fortunate to listen to the great Bonang Mohale, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa... an excerpt from his speech and some thought-provoking parting words to take us into the weekend. |
Quote for the Week Taken from the April 1936 DC Magazine by the Dean of Cape Town: "What is it that Bishops stands for? It certainly stands for something which grips Bishops boys, past and present, and makes them love their school and be proud of its traditions. Wherever we go, in South Africa or overseas, we find that ODs are noticeable for their pride in its traditions." ~ Mr J.C.H. Brooke |
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.
For all our previous weekly updates, click HERE
Please enjoy spending some time reading these, as they are the best means of keeping up to date with Bishops. |
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