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Dear Parents
We are in week nine of the term with three more weeks of school to go before our mid-year holiday.
There are many exciting events ahead with the Grade 7s away for seven nights on their tour to KZN, the U13A rugby side participating in the Independent Schools Rugby Festival in Makhanda over the first weekend of the holidays, the traditional Rondebosch sports fixtures, along with all the normal academic and extra-curricular activities, including the senior boys rehearsing for their production of “Bugsy Malone”.
Boys can become quite casual at this stage of the term and it is important that they are appropriately kitted out until the end of term. Hair also needs to be neat and tidy. A number of boys have too much hair over their foreheads now, even though the sides and back might be fine; the rule of thumb is neat and tidy and not attracting attention. A reminder that extreme fades are not allowed. Please support us by ensuring that your son’s hair is cut now in a way that will last until the end of term. No boy likes to have his hair cut just before going off on holiday.
A reminder then too, that there will be rugby fixtures over the long weekend i.e. Saturday, 14 June, for U9 to U12 teams. Under 13s will not play as they leave for KZN on Monday, 16 June.
Best wishes for a good weekend.
Kind regards
GREG BROWN
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DIARY Dates |
| Friday 6 June 2025 |
Hooked on Books - Grade 3 to 6 boys
Time: 08h00 to 09h00
Venue: Jagger Hall
Bramley Cupcake Sale
Time: 10h30 (First break)
The delicious cupcakes will be selling for R25 each. Remember to send money. All proceeds go to charity
Van Der Bijl House Outing - Grades 3-7
Time: 18h00 to 20h00
Venue: Rush |
| Saturday 7 June 2025 |
Eid-al-Adha
Wishing our Muslim families a blessed Eid al-Adha |
| Thursday 12 June 2025 |
Grade 3 Outing
Time: 09h30
Venue: Aquarium |
| Friday 13 June 2025 |
Civvies Day
Please see further information under TAKE Note |
| Sunday 15 to Monday 23 June 2025 |
Grade 7 Tour to KwaZulu-Natal
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| Monday 16 June 2025 |
Youth Day - School Holiday
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TAKE Note |
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Rugby Tuck Shop
We are hosting Kirstenhof and Sun Valley this weekend and need all hands on deck! If you are able to assist in the Tuck Shop or Bacon and Egg stand, please click HERE to book a slot. All assistance will be greatly appreciated!
The fixtures are available on MyBishopsLife and the Website. |
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Civvies Day - Clothing Collection
We will be collecting used clothing in good condition on our Civvies Day on 13 June 2025. These will be donated to the U-Turn organisation. This is a good opportunity to do a sort and clear out of your wardrobes! |
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Helmets
It has come to our attention that some boys are not wearing helmets when cycling to and from school. Please ensure that these are worn, along with a reflective vest, as your sons' safety is of utmost importance! |
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Holiday Clinics and Workshops
If you are interested in the Soccer Clinic, please click HERE
If you are interested in the Study Skills Course, please click HERE
If you are interested in the Hockey Clinic, please click HERE |
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Bishops Hockey Supporters Club
You are invited to support the College this Friday when they play against Paarl Gim. |
| The VUSA 24-Hour Cycle Challenge is back! |
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This much-loved Bishops event returns on Saturday 6 September -7th September. While the full challenge runs for 24 hours, the Prep boys’ ride will take place from 9am to 9pm on Saturday.
This is more than just a ride. It’s about coming together, showing up for something that matters, and making a difference. If you're wondering what it’s all about, watch this short video.
Bikes are limited so please make sure you sign up early to secure your spot:
Prep Boys: Register Here
Adult Teams Register Here.
If your business would like to support, click here to view sponsorship opportunities. we’d love to have you involved.
For more information, please visit https://www.vusarugbyacademy.com/vusa24 or contact info@vusaacademy.org |
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NEWS |
| Million Word Challenge |
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Congratulations to all the dedicated readers who have made the decision to read one million words this year! Around 80 students per year become word-millionaires - rich in stories! Only four and a half months left of the challenge! |
| Grade 4 News |
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| Many thanks to the special moms who came to read Rooikappie to Grade 4 boys as part of their Afrikaans lesson on Monday! |
| Music News |
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Congratulations to the Senior String Ensemble who performed at the Wednesday Music Assembly on Wednesday 4 June 2025:
André Kuys, Oliver Thomalla, Finnley Emms, Miguel Mtowodzwa, Minggu Xiao, Ande Mogotlane, Joseph Hudson, Kuhle Cossie, Ben Davies, Liam Duncan and Brodie Bassett.
Our soloists at the Assembly included:
Nicholas Gray, Aaron McAllister, Luca Laub, Zekiel Lukhna, James Scholtz and Alex Breslin.
Well done to all our performers. |
| Weekly Winners |
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The Artists of the Week were chosen form Grade 7. Although the boys are not completely finished with their projects as they are still working on the foreground, the following boys are recognised for using the acrylic paint with great skill and expression: (Please click HERE to see all the artwork)
7B – Finn Corelli, Chris de Wet, Josheph Hudson, Luke Mabin
7P – Nicholas Castelli Weich, Leo Constantinou, Tariq Eskinazi, Alex Reeves
7S – Alex Breslin, Max Forrester, Emaad Raja, Owen Vorwerg
The Hockey Husky was awarded to the U11A team this week for their incredible comeback win in their last match.
The U13B team was awarded Rick the Bear this week for a spirited and determined game on Saturday.
Well done to all these boys! |
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Spelling Bee Champ
Congratulations to Zakariah Raja in Grade 5P for winning the Grade 5 Spelling Bee! This puts him on the Super Spellers board for winning 3 years in a row! Excellent determination and dedication from Zak. Well done! |
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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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