10th October 2019 Dear Jeremy Yesterday we welcomed 150 new recruits, as the class of 2019 entered The Mitre for the first time, not as pupils, but as ODs. With their newly acquired OD ties around their necks and a copy of The Old Diocesan Magazine in hand, their excitement for the future was almost tangible. The ODU Strategy Survey will be closing TOMORROW, so this is your last chance to have a say in the key aspects of the ODU's direction. We thank Nicky Bicket (1973F) for all his effort in this regard so far. |
Kind regards, The OD Office |
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Welcome to the class of 2019 Yesterday the Matric boys were inducted into the OD Union after our Chairman Adam Pike (1992O), handed out the OD ties during the boys' final assembly.
The boys were then invited to The Mitre for coffee and tea, where fellow ODs welcomed them and explained some of the opportunities that the Union has to offer. |
Call for Applications: Honorary Treasurer of the OD Union The OD Union calls upon its members to submit applications for the position of Honorary Treasurer of the Union. |
A Drinks Reception With Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Wardon of Rhodes.
Elizabeth Kiss, the newly-appointed Warden of Rhodes House in Oxford and herself a Rhodes Scholar will talk about the relevance, meaning and future of the scholarships in the 21st Century.
There is no charge for the attending the event. |
Bishops first-ever non-Bishops Rhodes Scholar talks to ODsYou are invited to a UK ODU Lunch on Friday 31st January 2020 at which our guest speaker will be Ashley Pople, who in 2015, was the first-ever winner of the Diocesan College Rhodes Scholarship to a non-Bishops pupil. |
Diocesan College Rhodes Scholar-Elect (2020): Mr Muhammed Razzak (2014M) We are pleased to announce that Muhammed Razzak (2014M) has been nominated the Diocesan College Rhodes Scholar-Elect (2020)! We congratulate Mr Razzak and wish him all the very best for the future. To read more about Mr Razzak. |
Tank Lanning (1989S) Last week we reported on the Ikeys' success after defending their University World Cup title for the second year running in Japan. Whilst five ODs were part of the playing team, we failed to mention the 6th OD involved in the victory: Fowards Coach, Tank Lanning. Tank reported: "Touring is what you make of it. And it was brilliant to see the guys hitting their straps both between and outside the white lines. I am guessing that not only were memories made for life, but friendships, too." |
Ross Goodwin (2017G) and Tristan Leyds (2015S) Well done to Ross (UCT) and Tristan (UWC) who represented their Universities at the VarsitySports 7's at Pirates Rugby Club in Johannesburg last weekend. |
Ian Bekker (1956F) The OD Union wishes Ian a belated but very happy birthday as he celebrated his 80th birthday recently. He reports: "On 28th September 2019 I became an octogenarian - the first male in the Bekker clan to achieve this milepost. We had a good bash at the Knysna Yacht Club. I was probably the most surprised person there!" |
Dr Mark MacGregor (left) (1987S) with Peter Steyn (1955S) Mark returned to the school after matriculating from Bishops in 1987. |
Tim Richman (1995B); Jeremy Ryall (2014F) & Howard Cooke (1972G) Howard came in to meet with the archivist, Dr Murray to discuss aspects of Bishops history, the Rhodes scholarship and Sophie Gray. At which stage Tim arrived to meet with Jeremy, both of whom are on the editorial panel of 'The Old Diocesan'. It was good to see the different generations of ODs get together and have a chat. |
From the Principal Guy Pearson reports: "It was a very brief and busy holiday! Many of our boys and teachers were in involved in holiday activities and performed exceptionally well. The highlight was the performance of our boys at the National Individual Public Speaking and Debating Championships held at Michaelhouse. We enjoyed a wonderful start to the day with a performance by our excellent Wind Band who played two pieces for us." |
James Wilson (1959W) James Wilson died on Saturday 21st September. He would have been in the class of 1959, but he left early. He was in White House starting in 1956 and lived from 1942 to 2019. |
An evening of ‘strange kinetic sculptures’ with Justin Fiske (1991K). Venue: The Mitre, Bishops Diocesan College
Date: Wednesday 17 October 2019
Time: 18:30 for 19:00.
Guest Speaker: Justin Fiske |
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. |
Zim OD Reunion Lunch - 24 Oct Date: Thursday 24th October Time: 12 Noon Venue: Garfunkels Restaurant, Harare RSVP: [email protected] |
Drinks Reception with Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House Date: Tuesday 29th October Time: 18:30 PM Venue: Stonehage Fleming |
The Old Diocesan - Launch of the 4th Edition Date: Wednesday 13th November Time: 6PM Guest Speaker: Matthew Pearce (1987G) Venue: The Mitre |
NSW Year-end Dinner - 29 Nov Venue: The Oaks, Neutral Bay Date: Friday 29th November Time: 6PM RSVP: [email protected] |
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 |
Bishops first-ever non-Bishops Rhodes Scholar talks to ODsVenue: The Carlton Club, London Date: Friday 31st Jan 2019 Time: 12:15 |
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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