Welcome back to the fourth term. It is wonderful to see the boys return refreshed and excited to learn and to be with their friends again.
During the holidays, our U13A cricket team travelled to the Eastern Cape to participate in the Dale Junior Cricket Festival. The boys and staff were hosted superbly by the Dale community in King William’s Town. Our boys played excellent cricket and were outstanding ambassadors for Bishops.

A number of families, together with staff, also enjoyed a memorable trip down the Orange River during the holidays. At present, our U13A water polo team is participating in the SACS Junior Water Polo Tournament. They have an exciting four days of competitive matches against teams from across South Africa. Our U13A tennis team travels to Sun City today to take part in a tennis festival. This is the first time Bishops has participated in this event, and they will compete against other independent schools from around the country. The cast of Bugsy Malone is also in the final stages of preparation for their production in Week 3 of this term. We look forward to seeing the creativity and talent that our boys bring to the stage.

It has been a very busy start to the term and we are proud of how well the boys manage their various commitments. There have been many adjustments to schedules to ensure that boys involved in multiple activities can continue to participate fully. This balance of academics, sport, and culture is at the heart of what makes Bishops unique.

Please note that we have moved over to summer uniform. While some mornings may still be cool, boys may wear their jerseys and blazers with their khakis when necessary. Please remember that rain jackets and scarves are not part of the summer uniform. Boys who come to school in sports kit may wear their tracksuit. A jersey may only be worn with khakis and not with sports kit.

We wish our Hindu families a prosperous and happy Diwali.

Looking forward to a very busy and exciting Term 4.

Athletics (U7, 8, 9 and 10)

Time: 15h00 to 17h00
Venue: Rhenish, Stellenbosch

PA AGM

Time: 19h00
Venue Jagger Hall

Paarl Athletics Meeting

Time: 18h00

Prep Production of Bugsy Malone

Time: 19h00
Venue: Memorial Theatre

Please see details under TAKE Note

We are aware of the issues surrounding drop-off and pick-up in Sandown Road with the construction of the new Water Polo pool. Please will parents be careful in this area. We have asked our guards to help boys cross the road and have also made application to the Council for a pedestrian crossing to be permanently sited opposite the Pre Prep. Until then, please follow the rules of the road, avoid making u-turns during peak times and avoid parking in the bicycle lane if possible. Help us keep our boys safe while this temporary measure is in place.

The Bishops Prep 1st XI Cricket team recently toured to King William’s Town for the 2025 Cape Schools Cricket Festival, hosted by Dale College Junior from 30 September to 4 October. The festival provided an excellent opportunity for our boys to compete against top schools, showcasing their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. It was a memorable tour filled with quality cricket, camaraderie, and valuable learning experiences, both on and off the field. Please visit our Facebook page for more photos.