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FRIDAY 23 February 2018
Dear Parents

This has been a sad week at Bishops with the passing of two former staff members.

Vernon Wood, Deputy Principal, left the College after eight years at the end of 2016. At the time of his death he was CEO of the Independent School Quality Assurance Agency which quality assured the 800 schools registered with ISASA on a regular basis. He was greatly revered as a man of great insight, integrity and humanity.

Father Terry had only just left Bishops after medical boarding at the end of last year. Our boys knew him well as he spoke in our Monday assembly every second week, led services in the Memorial Chapel and ministered to us all. He saw ministry as extending beyond the boys and staff to their families and countless Old Boys. He happily conducted funerals, weddings and baptisms within the wider community. He loved exciting the Pre-Prep boys much to the horror often of their teachers; many a Pre-prep boy will remember the joy of being able to stand and jump around on the pews in Brooke Chapel while shouting out some reasonably appropriate refrain under Father Terry’s guidance. Terry had a particular gift for ministry in difficult times, illness and bereavement and we miss him at a time like this. He knew how to still our souls and give us wise words to reflect on. He was a kind, gentle and caring man and I shall personally miss his perceptiveness and gentle guidance.

Please keep Vernon and Terry’s families and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Terry’s funeral service takes place next week on Thursday, 1 March in St George’s Cathedral at 11h30.

May Vernon and Terry rest in peace.

Kind regards

GREG BROWN
HEADMASTER
DIARY Dates
Wednesday 28 February 2018

Quadrangular Athletics - details under TAKE Note

Venue: Lutgensvale

Time: 17h00 to 19h30

Friday 2 March 2018

Grade 7 Experience Bishops

Venue: Woodlands Pavilion

Time: 07h15 to 12h00

Friday 2 to Sunday 4 March 2018 Fathers and Sons Camp

Venue: Kromrivier Farm
TAKE Note
Confirmation

The Confirmation Training Schedule 2018 is now available. The meetings are on a number of Sunday mornings over three terms. We are combining with St Cyprian’s and St George’s and the Confirmation is on Sunday 19 August at St Cyprian’s or St George’s Cathedral at 09h00.

Our first Session is on Sunday 4 March 09h00 -12h00 at St Cyprians

We are using the Alpha Course for Young People, which is ideal for grade 10s, 11s and 12s, however, anyone interested may register. Please contact Bob Commin on bcommin@bishops.org.za Once he has all the names, he will send the schedule to parents concerned.

 

Mouth Guards

At Bishops the use of mouth guards is compulsory for all boys participating in hockey and rugby. This is to assist in the prevention/reduction of oral-dental damage in the case of injury.
As in previous years, we have made arrangements for the supply of custom-made mouth guards at school for anyone wishing to make use of this service. Again, this year we will be using the services of Jeanne-Marie Engelbrecht, an oral hygienist who the College have used for the past few years. Please note; you do not have to book with Jeanne-Marie Engelbrecht, you may get your mouth guard from your own dentist if you so wish.


Please see HERE for payment and impression details. Please ensure that you follow the instructions carefully to prevent administrative problems. There will be no other impression dates besides the one listed.

Waterpolo Fixtures

The waterpolo fixtures have been loaded onto MyBishopsLife. Please note that the fixtures vs SACS are midweek. U13D, U12D, U11D and U10D have fixtures vs Rondebosch on Friday. Further details on MyBishopsLife.
Quadrangular Athletics

Please find the list of athletes participating in the Quadrangular HERE and the order of events HERE. To volunteer for a shift at the Tuck Shop or the Grade 7 Boerewors Stall, please click HERE.
Skeeles 7s Rugby Festival

Please read THIS LETTER regarding Sponsorship opportunities.
NEWS

Pentagular 2018

 



Very well done to our athletes on your excellent performances at the Pentagular last week. Please visit our Facebook page for more photos.

 

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