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Dear Parents
A very short note from me this week. Tomorrow afternoon and on Saturday the school celebrates 100 years of playing rugby against SACS, the first rugby match having been played in 1873. This was the first schoolboy rugby match in South Africa, rugby having started at Bishops in 1861 under the Principalship of Canon George Ogilvie who brought a version of the Winchester game with him, known as Gog’s Game.
We will make a special presentation to SACS tomorrow to celebrate this relationship over so many years – one founded in Friendship, Rivalry and Tradition. Photographs across the three centuries reflect the changes in South African society and the role of sport in forging relationships and fostering acceptance and the experience of diversity.
Kind regards
GREG BROWN
HEADMASTER |
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DIARY Dates |
| Friday 18 August 2023 |
Sport Fixtures vs SACS
Venue: SACS |
| Tuesday 22 August 2023 |
Van der Bijl House Games Evening
Time: 18h30
Venue: Jagger Hall |
| Wednesday 23 August 2023 |
Charlton House Games Evening
Time: 18h30
Venue: Jagger Hall |
| Friday 25 August 2023 |
Inter-Schools General Knowledge Quiz Round 2
Time: 15h00
Venue:
Micklefield |
| Monday 28 August 2023 |
Soccer Season starts
See further details under TAKE Note |
| Monday 28 to Tuesday 29 August 2023 |
Grade 7 Overnight Outing
Time: 08h00
Venue: Robben Island |
| Friday 1 September 2023 |
Grade 3 Outing
Time: 08h00
Venue: Science Centre
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TAKE Note |
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Extra-Mural Timetable from 28 August 2023
Please note that there will be a new extra-mural timetable applicable from Monday 28 August. This will be sent out as a separate document as soon as possible. |
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VUSA Cyclathon
The Dream Team (aka the Mustangs) and their prized title are under threat from a few newly formed and very much welcomed parent groups. They would appreciate any support from our Prep school community that will help them win yet another VUSA cyclathon fund raising title. Please follow this link to support the teachers who work tirelessly to give your boys their best! (They apologise for the emotional blackmail!) |
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Second Hand Shop Request
We have not received any response yet to our request for co-ordinating the Second Hand Shop next year. Please consider offering your services for this very worthwhile and rewarding role. It is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give back to the Bishops Community. We are ideally looking for parents who have boys in Grade 5 or lower, so that they can fulfil this role for a few years. The shop is open for an hour, two mornings per week so it is not too onerous. If you are interested in taking up the position or have any questions, please contact either Sasha or Julie.
Sasha Rivera sejrivera@gmail.com
Julie Breslin Julie@morganwest.com |
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Prep Play - Lord of the Flies
Please take note of the dates for the Prep Play this year:
20th, 21st and 22nd of September 2023
Further information will be communicated in due course. |
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NEWS |
| Games Evenings |
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| Bramley and Brooke Houses held very succcessful games evenings this week. They would like to thank all the parents who donated prizes, helped with the set up and attended the events. Please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for photos and videos. |
| Music News |
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Johann Vos Music Competition Knockout rounds
Well done to Jasper Magrath (Trumpet) and James Gray (Piano) who performed in the knockout round in the Johann Vos Music Competition on Thursday 10 August at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre in Parow. Both boys delivered fine performances, each playing Grade 6 level pieces. They are commended on doing themselves and Bishops proud at this tough competition. |
| Art News |
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Thank you
The preparations for the play are going well and we thank those parents who have been helping with making palm trees for Lord of the Flies!
Artists of the Week
The Artists of the Week were chosen from Grade 6. Please click HERE to view all the artwork. The following boys were chosen for their well-balanced, intricate designs and good use of colour in their Mandala patterns.
6B Henk Cursi, Cameron Ranger, Bonnar Richards and Ethan Roberts
6P Wazir Amanjee, Daniel Grever, Callum Kleye and Troy Vomacka
6S Joshua Allen, Adam Hendrickse, Dylan Latham and Noah Walford.
Well done to these boys! |
| Rugby News |
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| Congratulations to the U11C rugby team for being awarded Rick the Bear this week for their outstanding tenacity and teamwork! |
| Library News |
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| We entered a parallel universe at the Prep last Friday as Storytellers Week culminated in "DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK CHARACTER" day. Both boys and staff entered into the spirit of things! |
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BISHOPS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Fir Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
Phone:+27 (21) 659 7222 | Fax: +27 (21) 659 7227 |
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