7th November 2019 Dear Jeremy |
Nick Leggat (1984B) and David “Wavey” Immelmann (1987B) have been making waves in the news as they approach Cape Town on their year-long Clipper sailing race. The pair are due to harbour at the V&A Waterfront on 8 and 9 November. Read more in Issue 4 of The Old Diocesan below. |
Uthini is a real time, pocket tutor, which looks to, “transform language from a barrier to an asset and a tool.” These are the words of co-founder Miguel da Costa (2010B), who has developed the language platform to connect busy professionals looking to learn Xhosa or Zulu with a structured learning path and chatbot technology. The instant messaging aspect helps students gain instant feedback on pronunciation, spelling or accents. Follow the link below to find out more. |
Kind regards, The OD Office |
Sophie Gray Art Award Winners The Sophie Gray Art Awards were held on Friday 1 November at the Woodlands Pavilion |
Penhill Wine Tasting at The Mitre Date: Thursday 28th November 2019 Venue: The Mitre, 65 Campground road. Dress: Cocktail (Black, red or silver) RSVP to Lorraine by 22 November. T: 023 342 7025 / M: 082 448 2666 E:[email protected] |
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. |
Zim Reunion Lunch - Report BackA very convivial reunion luncheon of the Zimbabwe ODs was held at Garfunkels Grill, a local Harare Restaurant on Thursday 28th October. |
Western Australia Year-End OD GatheringODs in the Western Australia region are invited to attend a year-end gathering. Please click below for more details. |
Mauritius Branch Annual Dinner - 21 Nov 6PMAny ODs who happen to be on the island on Thursday 21st November are more than welcome to join us. To RSVP please contact Thomas Van Poucke (1999O) at: [email protected] |
Nick Leggatt (1984B) and David "Wavy" Immelmann (1987B) |
Clipper Crews due to arrive in the Cape The Clipper Crews are due to arrive in the Cape after the second leg of their 40,000 nautical-mile race around the world.
Spending a year at sea away from their friends and family racing a 70-foot yacht, we urge ODs to show their support at the formal send off for their third leg on Sunday 17th. |
Barry Donnelly (1988B) - Wins Best Achievement in Sound (twice) Congratulations to Barry for receiving two major awards for Sew the Winter to my Skin. |
Matthew Pearce (1987G) and Francois Louw (2003W) |
Thank you, Francois The OD Union and the Bishops community would like to extend a big congratulations to Francois on this fantastic achievement as well as his stellar career with the Springboks. |
Opening of the Prep Library The doors are open - thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign. Thank you also to everyone who attended the event last week. |
Bishops Debating: No2 in the World Congratulations to the Bishops team who were placed second in the world at the International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition held in Boston. |
The Old Diocesan - Launch of the 4th Edition - 13th Nov 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 |
2019 Medical 10 - 24 Nov 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. |
Bob Baigrie (1974F) finishing last year's Medical 10 |
NSW Year-end Dinner - 29 Nov Venue: The Oaks, Neutral Bay Date: Friday 29th November Time: 6PM RSVP: [email protected] |
Western Australia Year-End OD Gathering ODs residing in the Western Australia region are invited to attend a year-end gathering. Venue: 11 Kiln Lane, off Nailsworth Street, Cottesloe, WA, 6011 Date: Friday 6th December 2019 Time: 6pm - 9pm RSVP: [email protected] |
Christmas Carols with Richard Cock - 14 Dec Here’s a wonderful way to end the year. Venue: Memorial Chapel, Bishops Date: Saturday 14th December Time: 18:00 |
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 "You don't need to have a PhD to do special things. All you need is access to information and the willingness to stick to standards." ¬Prof Robert Frater (Robert Gray medallist) Read more in The Old Diocesan, Issue 4. |
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