Photo by Patrick Ryan (1985O) |
Dear It has been ferociously cold in the Cape this week, but with our dams finally filling up, who can complain? We welcome a new face to the OD Office, Jeremy Ryall (2014F) who will be assisting on a part-time basis as our Content Administrator. Lastly, we have a few owls in the Museum with an identity crisis. Should you know the details of their origins, please get in touch (see article below). Have a great weekend! Kind regards, OD Union Office |
Welcome, Jeremy Ryall (2014F) to the OD Office Team! Founders OD, Jeremy Ryall (2014F) has joined the OD Union office on a part-time basis as Content Administrator. |
2019 SGM For all documents and communications pertaining to the upcoming SGM, we have created a dedicated section on our News Page on the ODU Website. Please click on the button below. |
Vassilis Sgoutas (1951G) Recognised for his Contribution to Architecture Vassilis Sgoutas was elected Honorary President of the UIA (International Union of Architects) in recognition of his outstanding service to the Union. |
Ryalls Witness Cricket History Founders ODs were lucky enough to witness this month's nail-biting Cricket World Cup Final, at the home of cricket, Lords. |
Jean Tresfon (1992F) - Cape Dams are Filling Up! Jean recently published this incredible comparison of the Cape dams. |
Passing of Nigel Murphy - Updated Thank you to Margie Brown who sent in a copy of a recent tribute to Nigel from a local paper. Click on the link below to read more. |
Bishops 1st XV 100 Years Ago Ahead of the forthcoming weekend's sport fixtures between two of the country's oldest schools Bishops and SAC/S, the archivist delved into the records to see what was happening 100 years ago... |
Owls at Bishops - Request for Information Whilst our records on the School eisteddfod are more or less full for the results of this event since 1987, there are still a few gaps and we are trying to fill.
Please could you kindly assist by sending details of the following, should you have it... |
Principal's Newsletter "Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful Matric Mothers and Sons lunch. This is an opportunity for the boys to acknowledge and thank their Mums for the special role they have played in their lives..." |
Bishops host SACS All ODs are encouraged to support the current crop of Bishops boys this weekend against our oldest rival, SACS! |
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. |
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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