Dear Parents
BISHOPS TURNS 175
On Friday last week the Principal gave advance information of plans for 2024 – our 175th year:
“Bishops was founded in 1849 and thus next year, in 2024, we commemorate our 175th anniversary. While this is a milestone in the life of our school, it is really a mid-point between the more significant 150th and 200th celebrations. Our philosophy behind commemorating this anniversary is to use it to celebrate our connections beyond Bishops, to our brother and sister schools, to Vusa, to the OD Union, and to the community at large.
We have a number of exciting events planned for the year, involving all three campuses, highlights of which include inter-schools sporting and cultural festivals, a 175 Anniversary Concert, the launch of an online history of the last 25 years, and a campaign to complete and dedicate the three remaining stained-glass windows in the Brooke Chapel. The Brooke Chapel project is close to our heart and will involve a modest fund-raising campaign. More on that will be communicated at a later date.
A central point of the year sees two important dates in July, when the College plans to open its new Resource Centre. In addition we will embark on a school-wide day of service on Mandela Day (18 July), with all boys and staff being involved in 175 minutes of community service (a departure from the usual 67 minutes). A number of other projects are in the pipeline and we will communicate these at the appropriate time.
You will also notice the logo for our 175th Anniversary, which apart from our crest, also includes symbols of significance to the country (wheat wreath and protea) and the school (bell).
We hope to enjoy a wonderful year, commemorating our school’s varied history, while looking forward to Bishops continuing to play an important role in education and the greater community at large over the next 25 years.
At the Prep we will also review the 175 years of Bishops life against the backdrop of the history and developments of the times including social changes, scientific discoveries, inventions, human rights, and lifestyle, both in South Africa and across the world.
CONGRATULATIONS
I want to congratulate Xolani Mathyeke (Grade 5 Form teacher) on his appointment as Deputy Head at Steyn City Prep School from the start of next year. This is a wonderful opportunity and we are very excited for him.
Our Sports Co-Ordinator, Jamie Southgate, represented Western Province in the Women’s National Hockey Tournament held in Durban last week. Western Province won the tournament for the first time in ten years and so congratulations to her and her team mates.
Best wishes
Kind regards
GREG BROWN
HEADMASTER |
