11 September - A Bishops Of The Future

Dear Jeremy

In an interactive online meeting with Tony Reeler, the new Bishops Principal, ODs listened with interest to him outline his own personal and professional values and principles which he will bring to bear on Bishops. He took questions from some of those on the call - and no, not on his watch does he believe that Bishops will become co-ed!

Follow the link below to watch this worthwhile discussion. I can highly recommend it together with some of the other OD news below.I’m also trying a new newsletter template - what do you think? Feel free to let me know your thoughts.

Kind regards,
Jeremy Ryall (2014F)

Fireside chat with Tony Reeler

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Milestone Birthdays

We would like to congratulate the following who will be celebrating their 80th birthday during the month of September; our President David Carter (1958G) on the 7th, Anthony France (1959F) on the 8th, Robin Borden (1959G) on the 23rd and Michael Power (1959W) on the 25th. Congratulations to Dr Joc Forsyth (1947G) who celebrated his 90th Birthday on the 3rd.

ODs Around The World

Read about what UK ODs have been up to and will be getting up to over the next few months. All previous UK Newsletters can be viewed here.

Welcome Visitors In France

Welcome visitors to Ménerbes in France were the Gibson brothers - Vaughan (right) (1968W) and Anthony (left) (1973S). The Gibsons and their wives spend two great days together with Simon (1968F) and Lovonne Burrow at their home in France. Vaughan and Lisa have moved to Venice, Italy where they are renovating apartments for letting and re-sale; while Anthony and Fiona are commuting between Cape Town and their Estoril base in Portugal. Anthony is on the Investment Committee of the College Council.

School Updates

13 Year Tie Awards | 2020

On Thursday 10 September, 53 of the 2020 matric class were awarded their ties. We wish all of the boys the very best for all your future adventures. Click here to view images of the ceremony.

Fireside Chat with Tony Reeler

The new Bishops principal sat down virtually with ODs around the world, answering questions while outlining the challenges the school faces. A worthwhile watch to get insights into his thoughts.

Passing of Friends

Anthony Gordon (1945F) | 1927 -2020

Antony Gordon passed away at home in Rondebosch, Cape Town on Friday 17 July 2020 at the age of 92 after several years of gradually declining health including short term memory loss.

Barrie MacKellar (1959O) | 1940 - 2020

Barrie Loudon Campbell MacKellar died on 9 August in Cape Town. He was 79. He is survived by his wife Anne, his son and his daughter and four grand-children.

David Dallas (1951O) | 1933 - 2020

David died peacefully at his home in Melbourne on 8th September. He leaves his wife, Bergliot, sons Ian and Tony, daughter Megan, and three grandchildren, Hannah, Chloe and Philip.

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