1st November 2019 Dear Jeremy |
What a turnaround it’s been for the Springboks under Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi. With two days to kickoff of the biggest game in rugby, we wish them and our boys the best of luck, and in particular to our OD in the match squad, Francois Louw (2003W). While Stuart Abbot (1995S) was the first OD in a Rugby World Cup-winning squad, for England in 2003, Flo will become the first OD to take the field in a Rugby World Cup final. We also wish best of luck to Matthew Pearce (1987G), whose voice will be heard in living rooms and bars around the country as he calls the final. To read Matt’s interview with Flo, and to get Matt’s take on RWC 2019 come see him speak at the launch of Issue 4, click below. |
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Kind regards, The OD Office |
Come and join the massed choir and orchestra in the War Memorial Chapel on Saturday 14 December at 1800 with Richard Cock (1967O) in his inimitable style. Enjoy wine provided by OD winemakers, and mince pies (courtesy of Pick ‘n Pay) during the interval. There is a collection for the OD Bursary Fund at the end of the concert. Tickets at R170 and R130 (seniors and children) are available at Computicket. |
Call for Nominations for the 2020 Robert Gray Medal The School would like to honour ODs who have made a significant and exceptional contribution to their field of endeavour by awarding them The Robert Gray Medal. |
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. |
Standing Committee Update The Standing Committee (SC) has put forward the following recommendations to the OD Committee (ODC) (please click the button below). |
2019 Matric Art Exhibition The Art Department warmly invites you to the opening of the Grade 12 art exhibition in the Woodlands Pavilion and The Mitre, on Friday, 1st November at 18h00. There will be a brief introduction to the exhibition by Peter Hyslop, followed by an opportunity to view the work on display. For catering purposes, kindly RSVP to [email protected] |
Warden of Rhodes House speaks to UK ODsIn the offices of Stonehage Fleming by kind courtesy of Hamish Sinclair (S, 1992), around 35 UK ODs listened attentively to Dr Elizabeth Kiss outline the eight-year strategy of the Rhodes Trust. |
WIlliam Gray (1984G) & Khelan Dheda (Gr10) |
Birt Boys brought together in Boston Two Birt Boys met by chance recently thanks to the golden badge of a Bishops' cap traveling through the Boston airport. |
Tim Noakes (1966W) on Rowing Tim recently spoke to the Bishops Rowers about why rowing is the best sport. Click below to view part 1 of a 3 series video on the topic. |
Wesley Holtmann (2019) Congratulations to Wesley Holtmann who was named the most promising junior referee of the year at the WP Rugby Referee awards. |
Mike du Toit (F1966) & Sydney Cullis (1960F) |
Visit to OD graves in Poland by Sydney Cullis (1960F)Mike and Sydney visited the graves of two ODs in Poland recently. The fallen ODs were among 40 members of the SA Air Force who were shot down whilst dropping supplies during the Warsaw Uprising. |
Bob Baigrie (1974F) finishing last year's Medical 10 |
2019 Medical 10 The Medical 10 Funrun/walk is open to all qualified health professionals (not students) and takes place at 0630 on Sunday 24th November at the WPCC Sports Complex, Laidlaw Road (off Keurboom Rd), Rondebosch/Newlands. It includes the spectacular views of Devil's Peak as you run up the Avenue. |
Western Cape teams: Reddam 1st, SACS 2nd and Bishops 3rd |
St Stithians Stayers Water Polo Tournament Congratulations to the 1st Water Polo Team recently competed in the St Stithians Stayers Water Polo Tournament and won the bronze medal, winning 6 of their 8 matches. |
Remembrance Day Service On Thursday 7th November from 07:45 am the School will be hosting a Remembrance Day Service in the War Memorial Chapel, all ODs are invited to attend. |
Julian Pascoe Grenfell (1953G) Julian, son of the late Pascoe and Joan Grenfell, died in his sleep October 16, 2019, in Totnes, U.K. |
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 |
OD Connect Thousands of ODs have registered on our online platform. |
Quote for the Week "...and gawping at his words on the board, a half-eaten sandwich still on my lap, I sense a curtain opening in my mind as he chalks just this on the blackboard: Over the hills and far away." An extract from The English Teacher - for John Gardner by Chris Mann (1965O). Read the full poem and a write up about it in The Old Diocesan, Issue 4. |
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