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14 August

Dear Jeremy

We are very happy to announce that Luthando Matsaluka (1992F) has agreed to be the new Gauteng Branch Secretary. As this is potentially a very large branch, and, combined with the proposed changes which may emanate from the new OD Operating model, we welcome Arthur Mngxekeza (1997F) and Shaun Busakwe (1995S) as his colleagues in re-establishing the region.

This is a very exciting and significant development for the OD Union, and we trust that all their Branch Secretary colleagues globally will be available for advice and support as they move the branch forward. One of your Committee’s objectives on taking office was to try and get more involvement from younger ODs. This move starts to achieve this objective.

We look forward to the Gauteng branch challenging the stars quo; providing new and fresh ideas; and thank them in for their interest and passion for the OD Union and Bishops.

Luthando Matsaluka (1992F)

Kind Regards,

Branches Sub-Committee

Simon Burrow (1968F)

Lukhanyo Neer (2008B)

Simon Koch (1977S)

OD Updates

Current 1st XI hockey coach Ryan Julius (2013K) signs for Dutch Hoofdklasse team

Congratulations and good luck to current 1st XI hockey coach Ryan Julius, who will be moving to the Netherlands after signing for Almeerse Hockey Club. Greatly deserved, well done!

Archie Swanson (1973G) achieves high honours in the AVBOB Poetry Prize

Archie Swanson (1973G)

Archie was the runner-up in the English category of the AVBOB Poetry Competition, which is by far the largest South African poetry competition both in sponsorship and entries. Read his poem here.

A tribute to Paul Dobson

A few anecdotes about Paul from 1974, written by Bob Baigrie (1974F).

Office News

Due to the Mitre currently being used as the screening facility for the College, the OD Office landline is not in use. As such, you will be able to contact the ODU on the mobile number below between the specified hours.

078 2942 544 | Mon - Thurs from 8 - 2pm | Fridays - 8 -1pm

[email protected] is still the preferred form of communication.

Milestone birthdays this month

We would like to congratulate the following who will be celebrating their 80th birthday during the month of August; David Dicey (1958W) on the 3rd, Anthony Bowles (1957F) on the 8th, Leonard Thomas (1957S) on the 9th, Henry Von Moltke (1958G) on the 18th, John Brock (1957O) on the 21st and John Bewsey (1957F) on the 28th. John Gardener (1947G) will be celebrating his 90th on the 28th.

ODs Around The World

UK Newsletter

The latest news from the UK branch of the ODU and a taste of what's to come for the rest of 2020

August - UK Newsletter

Past UK Newsletters

School News

Chris Gutuza takes part in SSL's virtual golf

School Sport Live is introducing the first-ever virtual knock out tournament of the top 8 schoolboy golfers across the Western Cape. Chris is currently in grade 11, Gray House.

WATCH: Getting to know Tony Reeler | Full interview

Matthew Pearce (1987G) sat down with College Principal, Tony Reeler, to find out makes him tick and what his plans are to overcome many challenges Bishops faces. All parts are now available.

Mr Tony Reeler - Bishops' 15th Principal at the Museum.

Mr Reeler, at the Museum, having received a Richie Ryall painting of the Principal's Residence

Mr Tony Reeler paid a visit to the School Museum on Friday 31 July 2020. Paul Murray presented him with a painting by Richie Ryall (at Bishops from 1967 - 1977, FH) of the Principal's House.

Deaths & Obituaries

Brian Mackenzie (1957O) | 1938 - 2020

Brian passed away from cancer surrounded by his wife Lynn, eldest son Craig and his daughter in law Katie Mackenzie in Fourways, Johannesburg on the morning of the 7th of June 2020 at the age of 81.

Angus Lee Simpson (1959W) | 1942 - 2020

Angus Lee Simpson (1959W) passed away on August 3, 2020.

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