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FRIDAY 9 September 2022
Dear Parents

SOCCER
These last few weeks have been extremely busy, busier than normal for the last month of a 3rd term. We have had more soccer fixtures than ever before, something that we wanted and we can be proud of. But there will be valuable lessons to be learnt as to how to fit in all the winter sport, inter-house as well as tournaments, play rehearsals and more beside. It has been difficult, so we will review carefully and try to spread certain events across the season next year. We will also work closely with other schools around a few fixture difficulties we have experienced.

What is good to see is the whole-hearted enthusiasm of the boys in their involvement and take up.

HOCKEY
Last night we enjoyed the U12 Day/Night Hockey Tournament, the 18th at Bishops and all organised by Mr Murray Anderson and sponsored (also for the 18th time) by Sporting Chance. Huge thanks to Mr Anderson, who was assisted by Mr Khwezi Mqomboti and many Bishops staff, on an enormously successful and happy tournament; a real celebration of hockey, sportsmanship and the excitement of sport.

ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Next week we celebrate music with our Ensemble Concert in the Memorial Chapel.  It will be a wonderful window into the work of our ensembles this year: String, Brass, Wind Band, Vocal and Marimbas.

PA COMMITTEE
The new Prep and Pre-Prep Parents Association Committee met this morning and I am pleased to announce the office bearers:

Chair                  Nida Hendrickse
Treasurer            Shanita Sam
Secretary            Karine Young

Thank you to them for being willing to take on these roles. We look forward to the contribution they will no doubt make, together with the other members of the Committee, within the Bishops community, as well as with our partnership schools and projects.

Enjoy your weekend (with a free Saturday).

Kind regards

GREG BROWN
HEADMASTER
DIARY Dates
Tuesday 13 September 2022

Grade 4 Outing

Time: 08h30 to 12h00
Venue: Science Centre Tracksuit
Dress: Full Tracksuit (white t-shirt, blue shorts and takkies)

Ensemble Concert

Time: 19h00 to 20h30
Venue: Memorial Chapel
TAKE Note
Second Hand Shop

The Second Hand Shop is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30am.
They have stock of summer term items such as swimming costumes, white sports shirts, quantum shorts and short sleeved brown shirts. If your child has outgrown their uniform, please consider bringing it into the shop for re-sale on your behalf. They particularly need tracksuits, rain jackets, rugby, hockey tops, and Brooke/VDB House shirts as they are very low on these items

Thank you for your support. Please contact Julie or Sasha with any queries:

julie@morganwest.com
sejrivera@gmail.com
Extra-Murals

Please click HERE for a detailed schedule of extra-murals from Monday 12 September until the end of Term 3.
Gary Kirsten Talk
Please join us as we host Gary Kirsten, an elite sportsman and coach as well as a father of boys, in sharing his experiences and views of how parents can constructively support their children in sport. Sport is important to many of our boys growing up and school journeys, so we encourage parents to take this opportunity to hear from Gary.

Date: Monday 19 September 2022
Time: 19:00
Venue: Jagger Hall

Bishops Blue Pages
If you would like to advertise in the next edition of the Bishops Blue Pages, please contact preppa@bishops.org.za.
Top Schools Tournament
Our U13A hockey side beat Durbanville 3-0 this week to qualify for Top Schools Tournament that takes place at WPCC next Friday. We wish them well! Please click HERE for the programme.
NEWS
Art News
Our boys hard at work in Art Class creating beautiful tiles that will be used around the new planter being built on the Grade 3 campus. We can't wait to see them in place.
Van der Bijl House News
Great fun was had by boys and parents alike at the Van der Bijl House Games evening held on Tuesday night. Many thanks to the parents who helped with the set up and donated prizes. Thanks also for your generosity, R25 000-00 was raised on the night, which will be going to The Homestead (https://homestead.org.za/). Please visit our Facebook page for more photos.
Charlton House News
It was an evening of fun and games on Wednesday night as Charlton held their annual games evening. A big thank you to the parents for both their assistance in the run up to the event and their generosity on the night. In excess of R20 000 was raised which will be donated to the U-Turn organisation who assist the homeless in our community. Please visit our Facebook page for more photos.
Grade 4 News
Our Grade 4s had a lot of fun during Science this week. They had to strengthen spaghetti by using triangulation and struts. We think some of the building materials might have gotten consumed in the process!
Hockey News
The annual u12 Day Night Hockey tournament was a huge success last night. Thank you to all the teams who turned out to participate. Congratulations to Herschel and SACS for ending the evening on top and a big thank you to Sporting Chance for their continued support of this fantastic event. Please visit our Facebook Page for more photos.
Library News
Clive Bartmann, grandfather of two Pre-prep boys, was a guest storyteller in the library this week. He enthralled the boys with stories of his adventures of over many years as a helicopter pilot.
Soccer News
Our soccer coaches have been put through their paces while our boys have thoroughly enjoyed their various soccer fixtures. Please visit our Facebook Page for more photos.
    BISHOPS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Fir Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
Phone:+27 (21) 659 7222 | Fax: +27 (21) 659 7227