Newsletter 11th January 2019

OD OFFICE & BRANCH NEWS

The annual dinner of Old Diocesans will take place at Kelvin Grove on Thursday 28th February 2019 at 6 for 6:30 PM.

We are delighted to have Professor Jonathan Jansen as our guest speaker for the evening.

Guest Speaker: Prof Johnathan Jansen

Introducing our much loved and respected guest speaker, the public intellectual and former vice-chancellor of the University of the Free State, Prof Jonathan Jansen: "...It means daring to stand alone, to think for yourself rather than hiding in the crowds, and to be fearless, like Joshua Broomberg of King David, Victory Park..."

OD Bursary Fund - Thank You

The OD Union would like to thank Richard Cock (1966O) and his team for putting together yet another fabulous and successful Christmas carols service in December last year. We would also like to thank our sponsors, Pick ‘n Pay, for the mince pies as well as Hamilton Russell Vineyards, De Grendel Wines, Villiera Wines, Shannon Vineyards, Anthonij Rupert Wyne and Bruce Jack Wines for sponsoring all the quality wines. 

Donations on the night and the contribution from Richard meant R11 000 was raised for the OD Bursary Fund. 

1973 Reunion - Report Back

On Friday 14th December the class of 1973 gathered at The Mitre for a wonderful 45-year reunion. Past staff including Brian de Kock, Paul Dobson and Alan Douglas were in attendance. A fabulous evening was had by all. Thanks to Niall Brown and Tony Mckeever for putting it together. 

If anyone would like a case (16 bottles) of “1973 My China Plate” craft beer, these are available at R450. Contact Tony: [email protected]

There is a video clip of the Thursday & Friday events available for download by clicking the button below.

UK - An Evening with Raymond Ackerman - Tues 29 Jan

Stonehage Fleming and the UK ODU will be hosting a reception for Raymond Ackerman to celebrate his appointment as Patron of the Old Diocesan Union. Click on the button below if you wish to attend.

The Old Diocesan - Volume Two

Order a free hard-copy or to read the electronic version below.

OD UPDATES

James WInfield (1992K)

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Associate Professor James “Jimmy” Winfield continues to rack up awards for teaching excellence. But for the College of Accounting lecturer, it is all about making a difference.

Jayden Rossouw (2018M)

Congratulations to Jayden who made his Senior First XI debut for WPCC this weekend. He took 1/29 in 10 overs on Saturday and 5/32 in 10 overs on Sunday!

He gained selection on the back of his 7-fer for the 2nd XI the week before and 4-fer the week before that.

Mad 4 Waves - Live Update

Cole Barnard (2014B), Grant Soll (2014W), Lee Gordon (2014M) and Matthew Boynton (2014W) are taking part in the 2018 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge - a 5 500 km transatlantic row from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean. After smashing through the half-way mark and some tough conditions, they are less than 925km away from Antigua. With only two weeks left out at sea, the boys are starting to get excited about showing off their new tans and ‘horrible beards’. You can track their progress live below.

OD Vice-President Celebrates 60 years of Marriage!

Congratulations to John Hueton (1948G) and Elinor Hilborn who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 29.

We wish you both many more years filled with happy memories. 

Dr Greg Mills (1979O)

Greg with Dr Amandine Gnanguenon, and Colonel Peter Till, where he recently presented a talk at the NATO Defence College, Rome, Italy. Greg is holding the European version of Democracy Works, which arrived just in time for this semester's Africa session at NATO's Defence College. The French version follows in two weeks.

DEATHS & OBITUARIES

Christopher Sandes (1971O)

Chris passed away on the 19th of December 2018. A memorial service will be held on Friday the 18th January in the Brooke Chapel at Bishops Diocesan College, Cape Town from 3:30 PM. Tea and Coffee will be served in The Mitre thereafter.

Jan Paul Steenkamp (1959F)

Jan passed away on Monday 7th January 2019. A service was held on Wednesday in Hermanus. 

Thank you to Andrew Stevens (past parent) for informing the OD Union.

John Joubert (1944O)

John Joubert, one of Britain's most celebrated composers, died on the 7th January 2019 after complications arising from a fall.

Donald "Jumbo" Vanrenen (1967F)

We are very sad to pass on the news of the death of Donald "Jumbo" Vanrenen who died on 18th November 2019.

Michael Desebrock (1958O)

We are saddened to inform the OD community that Michael passed away in the UK on Tuesday 18th December. To Sue, his wife, go our deepest sympathies. Obituary to follow.

Upcoming Events

2019 OD Dinner - Thurs 28 Feb

The annual dinner of Old Diocesans will take place at Kelvin Grove on Thursday 28th February 2019 at 6 for 6:30 PM.

We are delighted to have Professor Jonathan Jansen as our guest speaker for the evening.

2019 AGM - Wed 27 Feb

The 2019 AGM will be held on Wednesday 27th February 2019 at the Woodlands Pavilion at 6PM.

Please RSVP via the button alongside for administrative purposes. 

Founders Day - Friday 1st March

Founders Day will be rather early this year due to the earlier school holidays. 

More details will follow soon but ODs are urged to keep this date open should they wish to participate.

1989 Reunion - 28 Feb - 3 Mar 2019

Duncan de Groot (1989G) is organising the class of 1989 30-year reunion over the Founders Weekend next year, and anyone whom he has not been in contact with yet can get hold of him on [email protected] or 082 410 6081.

1979 Reunion - 28 Feb - 3 Mar 2019

The 1979 Matric Year will be holding a reunion centred around the 2019 Founders Day weekend starting on Thursday 28^th February 2019 and ending on Sunday 3^rd March 2019.  Please could any ODs of this vintage that have not yet been contacted by the organisers please contact Simon Peile at [email protected].

School News

Bishops Matric Results

Guy Pearson (Principal) Reports: "I am pleased to announce that the Matric Class of 2018 achieved excellent results.

We are extremely proud of these results and congratulate every boy on his achievement and thank all the Bishops teachers whose guidance and motivation made these results possible.

At the WCED awards ceremony Derek Reissenzahn was awarded a certificate and prize for coming 2nd in the Province in the Matric exams last year. We congratulate Derek on this superb achievement. 

Bishops received a certificate of merit for being the top performing boys' school in the Province."

Bird Ready To fly at Africa T20 Cup

Congratulations to Jono Bird (current Matric Gray House) on making the Cape Cobras under 19 squad for the 2019 Cubs week in January. Jono played for the SA Schools side on Friday 21 December vs the SA Colts XI at Newlands.

Bishops 1st XV – Tour to Ireland

In March 2019, the 1st XV squad will embark on a 10 day tour of Ireland. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for the boys as it gives them the chance to test themselves against teams from a different country.

Our appeal: of the 25 boys who have been selected, 7 are on school bursaries and will require financial assistance towards the costs of the tour.

To find out how you can help please click on the button below

Follow Us and Find Out More

Owing to so much OD related news, it is often challenging to report on the wide range of Bishops activities.

For ease of use, we thus include links to the Bishops Website, the Principal’s Newsletters, and also the UK OD Newsletter.
For all our previous newsletters, click HERE
Please enjoy spending some time reading these, as they are the best means of keeping up to date with Bishops.

Quote for the Week

This week's quote is an extract from a poem written as a toast for the 1973 Reunion held in December last year.

"...we set our course

and sailed from the harbour of youth

down stone-pine lane

and out the Mitred gate

a brazen cross our southern star

master of our fate..."

~Archie Swanson (1973G)

Kind regards,

Adam, WP and Nicole

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