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It is an interesting time in South Africa and education is key to changing the trajectory of where our beautiful country is headed. In a recent future-fitting exercise undertaken by the school, the question was asked, "Why does South Africa need schools like Bishops?" To answer this question, we had to look at what Bishops contributes to South Africa and the answer was clear. A Bishops education has produced leadership in all realms of South African society; from big business to grassroot projects. To ensure that Bishops remains relevant and a school that inspires excellence, an in-depth needs analysis was performed and as a result, in 2016, the Bishops Trust was reinstated with 3 key tasks. 
  • Bursaries - to provide funds for talented pupils to attend Bishops;
  • Capital Development - to upgrade facilities with future needs in mind;
  • General Endowment - to grow the General Endowment Fund so that in future years Bishops may be self-sustainable. 
To this end, the 175 Campaign was born. This newsletter will provide key updates on the Capital Campaign as well as on the Hamilton Mvelase Bursary Fund. In this issue we reveal the first capital project and introduce you to the Trustees. 
COMING SOON...

The Prep Library and Learning Centre

As Bishops plans to prepare our pupils for a rapidly evolving world, focus on skills acquisition and the most productive methodologies of teaching and learning are even more critical. With knowledge now available at the touch of a button, how you access it and what you do with it becomes all important. Libraries at schools remain as essential as ever but are being adapted to function as multi-purpose learning spaces.
This project aims to provide just such a centre and with thanks to the Bishops community, we are almost in a position to do so. 

Read more about this project. 
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THE HAMILTON MVELASE BURSARY FUND


Thanks to the support of the incredible Bishops community, the Hamilton Mvelase Bursary Fund has grown from strength to strength with over 17 million raised through the various programmes.  No matter what size the donation, the impact is enormous.  To read testimonials from ODs who won scholarships and bursaries to Bishops, please click on the tab below.

For more information on the various programmes of the Hamilton Mvelase Bursary Fund please click HERE.
IMPACT STORIES OF BISHOPS BURSARIES
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 INSPIRING EVENTS 

SAVE THE DATE: 2/11/18
BREAKFAST WITH UCT VICE - CHANCELLOR: 
PROF. M. PHAKENG

#ShapingLeaders 
#ConversationsThatMatter 

See HERE for more info. 
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TAX DEDUCTION
SECTION 18A
Donations to Public Benefit Organisations are considered tax deductible expenses so they can reduce your taxable income.  The Bishops Trust is a registered PBO and can therefore issue Section 18A receipts for all bona fide donations.
Please see HERE for additional information. 

MEET THE CHAIR
Chairperson of the Bishops Trust, Samantha Petersen is a Prep school parent and a volunteer who is always available to support the school when called upon.  Prior to this role, Samantha chaired the Prep PA and sits on The Bishops Council.
 
Samantha is no stranger to supporting and leading philanthropic endeavors with a public relations, communications and marketing background and two decades of experience as Managing Director of her own company and as CEO of an NGO. Samantha’s experience paired with her passion for Bishops and South Africa, make her the perfect candidate to lead this exceptional team.
THE TEAM
Simon Peile 
(Chairman of Council, Trustee) 
Guy Pearson 
(Principal, Trustee) 
Jan Newman 
(OD & Parent, Trustee) 
Paul Burton 
(OD & Past Parent, Trustee)
Adam Pike 
(Chairman of the ODU, Trustee)
Bruce Jack 
(OD & Parent, Trustee)
Malcolm Gray 
(Chairman of College PA, Trustee)
Saul Berman 
(Parent, Trustee)
Moshe Apleni 
(OD, Trustee)
Sean King 
(Business Manager & Parent, Trustee)
Greg Brown 
(Headmaster)
Andries Breytenbach
(Parent, PA)
WP van Zyl 
(Executive Director – ODU)
Nikki Matthews
(Trust Secretary)
 
THANK YOU

To each person who has supported the campaign thus far, please know your gift will impact someone. Be it the child whose life is transformed through a bursary, or the children whose education will be elevated with more relevant facilities. To the OD year-groups who have collaborated to raise funds! To the Bishops learners who have donated R10 a month! To their slightly older counterparts who have contributed R20 million and to everyone in-between, please accept our heartfelt thanks for helping us shape the leaders of a transforming society. 

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