The Hockey and Rugby seasons come to a close this week. The U13A Hockey side will be participating in the Top Schools Tournament this afternoon and evening at Hartleyvale. Our Inter-House Rugby takes place tomorrow morning at Lutgensvale; a fun morning, involving every rugby player in the Prep.

Our Soccer season has been on the go all term with inter-class matches at lunch breaks and for the last two weeks, skills sessions for boys and the coaches plus, afternoons of Inter-House Soccer. We move into our matches next week playing the Diski Foundation on Thursday and Wynberg on Saturday.

We have launched the campaign for our new Prep Library; a very exciting venture as it will produce a wonderful progressive resource centre for all our boys. Every boy has received a brochure to take home. Please support this project, read the note from the Trust office and follow the link for more detailed information.

I wish you a great weekend.

ROB RICHES

DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Charlton Fun Evening

Venue: Jagger Hall

Time: 18h00 to 20h30

Science and Art Evening

Venue: Jagger Hall and Art Studio

Time: 17h30 to 19h00

Pentagular X-Country

Venue: Bishops

Time: 15h00 to 17h00

Inter-House Rugby

We are looking forward to a fun morning of rugby. Please note that in addition to the usual Tuck Shop fare, there will also be Toasted Sandwiches, Bacon & Egg rolls, Frozen Yoghurt, GAP Coffee and Chip-on-a-Stick. No-one needs to go hungry!

Science and Art Evening

Please click HERE for the digital invitation.

You are cordially invited to attend a display of your sons’ art work (Grade 3 to 7) and experiments performed by your sons (Grade 4 to 6).

Date:     Thursday 13 September
Time:     17:30 to 19:00
Venues: Jagger Hall and Art Studio.

The boys are choosing and preparing their experiments in Science lessons. We hope there will be a good turnout of parents and family to watch their demonstrations and view their art.

Outreach - VUSA Rugby Academy

Vusa Rugby Academy have had a great season. Please take the time to watch this inspiring video. Should you wish to contribute in any way please contact Brendan Fogarty.

The Prep Library and Learning Centre

A brochure will go home with all Prep and Pre-Prep learners detailing the plans for the new Prep Library and Learning Centre.

We hope all parents will support this campaign in whatever capacity they can. For those of you who have visited the Prep library in recent years, you will be aware that this is a much needed upgrade. The Trust has thus far raised R8.5 million and we require an additional R3 million for completion. We hope for building to begin in December so as not to be too disruptive.

All donations will be publically recognized (unless anonymity is requested) and as the Bishops Trust is a registered PBO, donations to this project are tax deductible expenses and will therefore reduce your taxable income.

Please could you each sign and return the pledge form that was sent home with your child in order to confirm receipt thereof; a pizza day prize will be offered to the class who returns the most forms.

A display will be set up with the architect’s renderings in the Prep reception and at Jagger Hall. Alternatively, for more information, please see HERE or contact Nikki Matthews at the Bishops Trust Office.