Dear Parents
A very short letter from me this week after last week’s newsletter and separate letter, “What’s in a Word?”.
This week marks the end of the rugby and hockey season with the Bish-Bosch Derby. We encourage as many boys as possible to attend these final games and it is traditional for a large contingent of Prep boys to attend the last XV game. We hope for the same this year and the game will be on the Rondebosch Boys High School ‘s main field. You are also very welcome – it always promises to be an exciting end to the season.
Although there are still a few hockey and rugby tournaments, soccer will start on Monday. So we will have a month of soccer, something our boys are really looking forward to.
Kind regards
GREG BROWN
HEADMASTER |
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DIARY Dates |
| Monday 19 August 2024 |
End of Winter Extra-Mural Timetable
Start of Soccer Trials Week
Van der Bijl House Function
Time: 17h00
Venue: Woodlands
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| Friday 23 August 2024 |
U12 Day/Night Hockey Tournament
Time: 14h00
Venue: Woodlands Astro |
| Saturday 24 August 2024 |
VUSA Cycle Challenge
Please see further info under TAKE Note |
| Wednesday 28 August 2024 |
GK Quiz
Time: 15h00 to 17h00
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TAKE Note |
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Rugby on Saturday - Assistance Required
We host Rondebosch on Saturday and need your assistance to provide our legendary Prep hospitality!
If you are able to assist, please book a slot in the Tuck Shop or Egg and Bacon Stand by clicking HERE.
All help will be greatly appreciated. |
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Van Der Bijl House Games Evening
The VDB Games Evening will take place 0n Monday 19 August at Woodlands Pavilion.
Dress Code: Please wear something blue and sporty.
17h00: Welcome drinks and a surprise for early arrivals
If you able to help with the set-up at 14h00 on Monday, please email tsiko@bishops.org.za. |
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VUSA 24 House Cycle Challenge
Entries to participate are now closed but you can still support a team by clicking HERE. |
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Soccer Season
The practice venues for the different age groups are as follows:
- U9 - Rossall and Stanmore Fields
- U10 - U13 - Lutgensvale
All home fixtures will be played at Lutgensvale.
Dress Code
- U9 play barefoot or in takkies, with the Bishops white top and blue shorts.
- U10 - U12 play in the Bishops white top, blue shorts, rugby or hockey socks and boots.
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| Thank you from VUSA |
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Thank you to everyone who dropped off recycled goods for our VUSA Market Day which is taking place on Saturday 17 August,2024 at Langa Sports Grounds. The children have been busy all week preparing their items and are so excited for the event.
Of all the VUSA programs, the impact of this one is particularly close to our hearts. Over seven months, the children work closely with Capitec and VUSA facilitators to develop entrepreneurial skills. They start by identifying a problem and work their way through budgeting and marketing culminating in "Shark Tank" pitches to teams of scary Capitec corporates. ( actually lovely, encouraging, and wise Capitec volunteers but, to a 13-year-old, it can feel quite intimidating!)
On Saturday, they’ll bring their ideas to life by marketing and selling their products. While the initial problems they identified might not always align perfectly with the final products they gain a deeper understanding that they can indeed find solutions to many challenges.
Some have focused on environmental issues, using recycled materials to create their products; others on food security, and of course, the ever-popular boerie roll stand that always sells out. Most importantly, they have learnt that they can create their own opportunities instead of waiting for them to appear.
Thank you to everyone who supported this initiative and for generously dropping off supplies for our children. Your contributions have made a real difference! |
| History of Bishops |
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As part of our 175th celebrations we commissioned the writing of a “History of Bishops, the past 25 years”. You may know that in 1999, at the 150th anniversary, a full school history was published in book format of the preceding 150 years. Our current project has been to add the next 25 years to that. For this project we have launched a website, rather than a book. The current History was written by retired Bishops Senior Vice Principal, Michael King, who was at Bishops for 25 years. He has been researching and developing this project for the best part of a year, and we are very proud to introduce his 175 Online History: 1999-2024 https://history.bishops.org.za/
This history is told as a narrative through “chapters” outlined by each of the Principals during this period. There are also specific articles delving deeply into particular areas of Bishops, from sport to culture, spirituality to technology. In addition, there are also the usual lists, which indicate all the important categories at Bishops, from staff to Head Boys and more.
We hope you enjoy this retrospective of the past 25 years and encourage you to read this new and valuable update on our school. |
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NEWS |
| Memories from Book Week |
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| Here is a snapshot of some memories from last week: Sealee the Reading Mascot found family, Book Bingo, Book Sale, 3 new word-millionaires joined the book club and our shining Olympic flame! |
| Hockey News |
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| U13A hockey team took part in the Enhanced Sports Co-ed Cup last weekend. They played 4 and won 4 and qualified for the final to be played against Kenridge. Unfortunately, the match was cancelled due to the weather and flooded field so they shared first place. Macen Lesbirel, Noah Walford, John Weir-Smith and Max Wides all were awarded player of the match in the 4 matches and John was also named as the player of the tournament. It is super to note that out of the 22 goals scored 8 different players in the team found the back of the net. It was a complete team effort, where they played with determination, followed the game plan, played for each other and showed remarkable skills. Well done to all of the boys! Please visit our Facebook page for more photos. |
| House News |
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| There has been a lot of fun on campus as both Bramley and Charlton hosted very entertaining games evenings and Brooke held a fantastic drumming event. Many thanks to all the families who assisted and participated! We look forward to VDB's function on Monday. Please visit our Facebook page for more photos. |
| Guest Speaker fresh from the Olympic Games! |
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| We were very fortunate to have Bronze Medal Olympian (SA 7’s), Tristan Leyds speak to the boys in Assembly this morning. The message was one of resilience, hard work and commitment. We had some great insightful questions from the boys. |
| Music News |
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| Well done to the boys who took part in the Music Assembly this week:
Back row: Nicholas Turck (Piano), André Kuys (Piano), Xander Chu (Piano), Shikar Haripersad (Piano), Benjamin Davies (Cello),
Finn Coetzer (Piano), Joseph Hudson (Cello), Tariq Eskinazi (Voice), Jake Reed (Voice), Evan West (Announcer)
Seated: Kimon Christodoulou (Euphonium), Thomas McCollum (Clarinet), Murray Prain (Clarinet)
On floor: Noah Kihlstrand-Spencer (Piano), Finnan Mackenzie (Piano) |
Weekly Winners |
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The Artists of the Week were chosen from Grade 6. The boys were developing their skills in shading and used light and dark pencil tones to draw a close up view of a fly in 6B pencil and a tempting piece of food in colour pencil crayons. Please click HERE to view all the artwork.
6B Alex Breslin, Luca du Plooy, Oliver Ferrao, Andre Kuys
6P Finlay Barnhoorn, Finn Coetzer, Josh Pooler, Emaad Raja
6S Luke Eedes, Joseph Hudson, Alex Reeves, Joshua Whitburn
The Chess Player of the Week was jointly awarded to Nathan John and Ethan Lee Pan.
The Hockey Husky was awarded to the U13A hockey team for their fantastic performance in the Enhanced Sports Co-ed Cup last weekend
Rick the Bear was awarded to the U11C team for a good game of rugby showing great resilience.
Well done to all these boys! |
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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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