It was wonderful to see many of you join us at yesterday’s Ash Wednesday Service. It was very special with our Grade 7 Marimba Ensemble accompanying the singing of “Masithi Amen” (The Great Amen) and after the Imposition of Ashes, the choir provided a beautiful rendition of “Dona Nobis Pacem” (Grant us Peace). During his sermon, Father Monwabisi asked the boys what they could or would do during Lent. A Grade 4 or 5 boy responded, “be kind and forgive others”. Such a meaningful comment and an injunction to us all.

This week is Founders Week in which the ODU holds its AGM and Dinner. On Friday we will hold a special assembly to honour our founders, including the church, boys, staff, ODs and parents, who have over 176 years contributed to what we enjoy today, not only the buildings and facilities, but also the educational offering and ethos, all of which provide our boys with such a broad set of opportunities and a unique school experience.

On Sunday our U13As returned from the Grey Water Polo Tournament in Gqeberha where they were placed 6th out of sixteen teams from around the country. College water polo teams were also participating in competitions outside of Cape Town. The U14A team were unbeaten at the Jeppe Festival and the 1st team won the KES Festival for the first time ever with both teams including a number of former Prep boys.

Yesterday a number of boys participated in the annual Athletics Quadrangular that we host with Wynberg Boys, WPPS and Rhenish participating. Highlights will be posted during the next week.

Best wishes

Founders Day

Boys to wear their House T-shirts, blue shorts, socks and takkies

Grades 4 and 5 Parent Workshop (Mastering the Juggle : Helping your child get organised)

Time: 07h30 to 08h30
Venue: Library
Please see further information under TAKE Note

Interhouse Relay Gala

Time: 11h00
Venue: Prep Pool
Parents welcome to support

Pentangular Athletics (Bishops, SACS, Rondebosch, Wynberg, WPPS)

Time: 14h45 to 17h45
Venue: Lutgensvale
As we are hosting the Pentangular, there will be no school extra-murals, only paid extra-murals, such as fencing and judo.
Aftercare will be available

Second Hand Shop Pop Up

Times: 07h00 to 08h00 and 12h15 to 14h30
Venue: outside Second Hand Shop

Interhouse Fishing

Time: Friday 21 March to Sunday 23 March 2025

Mastering the Juggle: Helping Your Child Get Organized

Executive functioning skills are essential for staying organized, managing time, and completing tasks. They play a key role in success at school and in later life. Laura Cook and Kate Stamper will be presenting this talk that will explore how these skills develop, why they matter, and how they help foster independence while reducing daily frustrations. Learn about common challenges your child may face and how to support them on their path to organization and success.

Click on this link to sign up or scan the QR code provided:

https://forms.office.com/r/d84wkn5gaC

Pentangular Tuck Shop

We are hosting the Pentangular on Tuesday 11 March and need your assistance to provide our legendary Bishops Prep hospitality to the visiting schools.

Please offer your services for just 30 minutes in the Tuck Shop!

Please click HERE to book your slot.

Please click HERE for information on the Soccer Clinic
Please click HERE for information on the Hockey Clinic
Please click HERE for information on the Rugby Clinic
Please click HERE for information on the Study Skills Course.