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Dear The OD Union warmly welcomes young ODs (up to 10-years out of School) to an information evening on the 12th of September. The aim of the evening is not only to bring younger ODs back together but to let you know about some of the wonderful opportunities that we're working on, such as the Mentorship Programme. Entrance is free and we'll have food trucks available (please bring cash) and drinks will be served as well. Please click on the button alongside to RSVP. |
Good luck to all the players in the Old Quad Golf Challenge next week Thursday, we hope to have the shield back at The Mitre by the end of it! Thank you to John Smuts (1969S) for all his organising and to Wynberg Old Boys' for hosting us. |
Have a wonderful weekend, The OD Office |
With a view to obtaining the views of members concerning reconciliation, unity, healing and governance, the Standing Committee invites their written submissions on these subjects. Submissions can be emailed to the ODU Office: [email protected] and will be forwarded to the Committee. Receipt will be acknowledged by the Standing Committee. Clarification or elaboration may be requested. To facilitate communication, it is hoped to establish an email address for the Committee. Concerns still being addressed to the ODU Committee on or related to the above-mentioned subjects should now be addressed to the Standing Committee. |
Call for Nominations for the 2020 Robert Gray Medal We would like to call for nominations for the second annual awarding of the Robert Gray Medal for 2020. The award is to honour ODs who have made a significant and exceptional contribution to their field of endeavour.
Please submit your nominations with a brief motivation to the ODU: [email protected]
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A Debut Novel by David Maughan Brown (1961W) A state of emergency has been declared in South Africa. Part fiction, part real, the story plots the journey of an activist academic in the dark days of apartheid. |
A reminder to ODs residing/visiting Europe next year to please contact Simon Burrow (1968F) for a potential European OD Reunion: [email protected] |
August UK Newsletter The latest news from the UK branch of the ODU and a taste of what's to come for the rest of 2019 |
David Loxton (1973O) on ENCA CEO at Africa Forensics and Cyber and Owner of Loxton Attorneys, David Loxton appeared on ENCA this week for a discussion on those implicated by the hashtag#StateCapture, particularly relating to Gavin Watson's recent death. |
George Spencer (2018F) Signs for Jersey Reds Spencer (2018F) has signed a 2-year deal with the Jersey Reds in the Channel Islands after graduating from the Edinburgh Rugby Academy last year. |
De Villers Graaff (1988F) comes top of the class Congratulations to De Grendel Wines whose 2017 Elim Shiraz topped the Winemag 2019 Shiraz Report with an outstanding 95 points! Well done to De Villiers (CEO) and the team! |
Francois Louw (2003W) Congrats to Francois for being selected for his third Rugby World Cup. He also played at the 2011 edition in NZ and the 2015 tournament in England. Francois will head to Japan with the Bok squad shortly. |
Arthur Fuller (1944O) Arthur was married to the late Jane Low and is survived by his two daughters, Dorrie and Shushy, 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. |
Rae Brown (1961S) Rae's funeral service will be on Monday 2nd September at 11:00, St George’s Anglican Church, 7 Sherborne Road, Parktown, 2193, and afterwards at Johannesburg Country Club, Auckland Park. |
Interfaith Day - 25th August The eighth annual interfaith sport day between Bishops, Herzlia High School, Islamia College and Springfield Convent took place at the Van Riebeeck sport fields in Vredehoek |
Interhouse Erg Regatta We are very pleased to share with you the outcome of the Interhouse Erg Regatta that was held on Thursday, 22 August. |
Bishops Parent Party
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Old Quad Golf Challenge 2019 - 5 Sep ODs are invited to come and show their support. Thank you, once again, to John Smuts for organising our team this year and to Wynberg Boys' for hosting. Venue: Westlake Golf Club Date: Thursday 5th September |
Young OD Evening @ The Mitre 12 Sep ODs 10 years out of School are invited to attend. Venue: The Mitre, Bishops College Date: Thursday 12th September Time: 18:00 |
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. |
UK Annual Year-End Party - 15 Nov This come-and-go-as-you-please party to end the year is always a happy (and loud) affair Venue: The Hollywood Arms, Chelsea, London Date: Friday 15th November Time: 18:30 |
Founders Day 2020 From reunions, various sports between ODs, pupils and even staff, the Avenue Mile, the Robert Gray Medal to name a few, Founders Day is most certainly the biggest day for the School and the OD Union so come and join in all the festivities. Venue: Bishops Diocesan College Date: Friday 6th March 2020 Time: All day |
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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