Photo by Patrick Ryan (1985O) |
Dear Betty How about a 5500km row across the Atlantic? Or a 4000km cycle across Southern Africa? Or even a 250km trail run across Sri Lanka? It's safe to say that we have some remarkable athletes among us, but what's more is how they use their talents not for their own benefit, but for the greater good, such as education, environmental awareness and social upliftment. We wish all the young athletes the best of luck in the Bish-Bosh derby this weekend. The 1st XI game starts at 18:30 tonight with an OD vs OB game thereafter. The 1st XV kick-off at 12:15 tomorrow and will be aired on SuperSport10 with ODU Vice-Chairman, Anton Taylor (2005B) commentating. Have a wonderful weekend. Kind regards, OD Union Office |
Welcome Dedry! We have a friendly, new face at the office of late. We welcome Dedry Weich (left), who will be assisting as a part-time Administrator over the next few months. Dedry is married to Paul Weich (1991B) and mother to their two sons, Grant and Dean (currently at the Prep). On top of that, she still finds time to tutor Afrikaans. |
Mad4Waves - What You Missed |
Thank you, Cole, Lee, Matt and Grant, for sharing your incredible story with us and for inspiring us to conquer our dreams. Your futures are bright, and we can't wait to hear about your next adventure/s! To see photos from the event, please click on the button below. |
UK Branch Secretary, Nicky Bicket (1973F) reports: "...Once again, it was a great pleasure to catch up in person with several ODs. Matthew Golesworthy (K, 2011) was kind enough to invite me to dinner, preceded by Choral Evensong, at his Oxford college (New)...." |
Steve Galloway (1974W) Cycles 4000km for Environmental Awareness In a bid to promote E-powering and environmental awareness on his SunCycles e-bike, Galloway will peddle 4000 kms from the Orange River, to the north-eastern corner of the Zambezi River. |
Rondebosch and Bishops Old Boys complete the Ultra X Marathon in Sri Lanka Conor Ray, Jacques Potgieter and Luke Kuhn (2012F), embarked on an ambitious and extremely physically testing multi-stage Ultra marathon race in Sri Lanka from 15 - 19 April 2019. |
Stuart Hayward (2002F) - Advocate for Mother Tongue Stuart Hayward recently published an article on the importance of learning other native South African languages which has received widespread and positive attention. |
Jonathan Louw (1987W) - Drone service for Blood Service Launched Jonathan, current CEO of the SA National Blood Service. appeared on SABC News recently. Watch the interview below on their latest campaign in getting blood out far and wide in South Africa. |
News from the Bahamas Andy Wood & Garth Gilmour met up in the Bahamas recently. Garth is now Executive Director of CMJ, an Anglican ministry in Israel and Andy is Principal and CEO of St Andrews International School in Nassau. |
Rev. Lester Mackenzie (1993G) attends COP24 Rev. Mackenzie was part of a small delegation at the recent COP24 UN Climate Conference in Katowice Poland. |
Passing of Nigel Murphy (1954O) We regret to inform you that Nigel died at his Kenilworth, Cape Town, home on the 4th June 2019 at the age of 82. Thank you to Peter Steyn (1955O) for writing in to inform the Office. |
Bishops vs Bosch U15A 1913 The school archivist Paul Murray came upon a rather interesting photograph. On the back of it is written, 'Bishops v RBHS U 15A - August 1913'. This comes at a relevant time as the Bishops/Bosch Derby will be taking place over the course of the forthcoming weekend. |
Journalist from Yomiuri visits the Museum Sport Journalist Takashi Minami (on the right|) from Japanese newspaper Yomiuri, at the Museum today (Friday 7 June 2019). |
From the Principal Guy Pearson reports: "This is the last newsletter of the term. We have again been blessed with some wonderful rain this week and look forward to two special events to bring a close to the term..." |
2019 Bishops Eisteddfod One of the highlights of the year is the annual Eisteddfod which is on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. This is an amazing event and showcases the incredible cultural talent at Bishops |
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] |
Pub Supper for Young ODs in Oxford For the fourth consecutive year, The UK ODU goes to the ODs in the form of a supper in a local Oxford pub. This year we are delighted to welcome our Lady Rhodes Scholars.
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Date: Saturday 8th June 2019
Time: 16:30
Venue: TBC
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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 Booking is now open for the Class of 1999’s 20-year reunion on 16-17 August 2019. Please book by clicking the button alongside. Email queries to Alistair Price on [email protected] |
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. |
Taken from the March 1995 D.C. Magazine on page 14. "...And most importantly we must learn to give - give of our time, our caring and our love - give by way of respect, give by way of effort, give in any way that makes Bishops a happy school...For it is only in giving that you will receive." ~Mr C.N. Watson (Past Principal) |
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. |
Recognise any familiar faces above? These ODs have recently joined our online platform, OD Connect. Join today and get in touch with your fellow classmates! |
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