Dear Blake Last night’s Entrepreneurship evening was a great success, which saw many ODs coming together to learn and share their experiences. Full report to follow soon. Over the last few months, our magazine team has been working round the clock to deliver a well-crafted piece of work. We are happy to announce the launch date of issue four of The Old Diocesan. Join us at the Mitre on the 13th of November, with our guest speaker, Matthew Pearce (1987G). For those that have yet to sign up for the (hard copy) mailing list, click the link below. |
Kind regards, The OD Office |
Young OD Information Evening The Mitre kicked off the first of many upcoming events in the form of the young OD information evening on Thursday 12 September. |
Strategy 2020-2025 We have launched a consultation process which, by the ODU AGM on 6th March 2020, will result in a new and compelling strategy for our Union. The first phase is to ask all ODs to respond to a questionnaire which deals with key aspects of the ODU's direction. Please click below to read more and/or complete the survey. |
Standing Committee Progress update The Standing Committee has received numerous submissions. They wish to thank the members concerned and encourage members to continue. |
Cameron Bellamy (2000B) completes world record swim for Ubunye Cameron completed a 151.7km swim on Sunday from Barbados to St Lucia in the Caribbean, setting a record for the longest channel swim. |
Peter (1955O) and Jenny Steyn Celebrate 60 years of marriage! The OD Union congratulates Peter (1955O) and Jenny Steyn on celebrating 60 years of marriage! |
ODs out and about in Jozie Moshe Apleni (1997F) caught up with Brian Huna (1995), Unathi Diniso (1999W) and Lukhanyo Neer (2008B) this week. |
Stuart Bristow (2014K) rows for Britain Congratulations to Stuart who is now part of the British Sprint Canoe Team and has been competing in a number of World Championship events around the world. |
From the Principal Guy Pearson reports: "It has been a quiet few weeks at the College as our Matrics write their Mock Exams and our Grade 11s have been away on work shadow and the leadership camp..." |
Inter-house golf competition 2019
well done to Gray house who were crowned the champions, with Ogilvie 2nd and Founders 3rd. Christopher Gutuza was the individual champion with the lowest medal gross score. |
VUSA Rugby The VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy ambassador, Siya Kolisi is captaining the Springboks as they take on New Zealand on Saturday. This organisation is doing amazing work in the Langa community – for more information or if you would like to assist, please click on the button alongside. |
Andy Selfe, Para Andy Selfe serving in the British Army Parachute Regiment, in the Seventies. |
Ian Wilson (1954G) Ian passed away on Monday 9th September 2019 |
John Ferrandi (1948S) John passed away on Monday this week. A funeral service will be held at Christchurch Kenilworth on Friday 27th September at 2pm. |
Garth Hampshire (1971S) We received notice that Garth passed away on Monday this week. More details to follow. |
Robin Marx (1953O) Robin passed away in Tzaneen on Tuesday after a short illness. There will be a memorial celebration on Monday 30th September at the Tokai Estate Club House from 4 PM. |
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. |
The Old Diocesan - Launch of the 4th Edition Date: Wednesday 13th November Time: 6PM Guest Speaker: Matthew Pearce (1987G) Venue: The Mitre |
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 - Friday 6th March 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 |
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