Thank you to our parents for another full and busy week at school. As the hot weather continues, please remember to pack caps and sunblock to ensure boys are protected during outdoor activities.
We remain concerned about the growing amount of lost property around the school. On one day alone, I personally picked up seven Prep boys’ bathing costumes at the pool, along with at least three pairs of goggles. Many of these items were clearly named, yet still left behind — which is rather alarming. As a school, we want to encourage boys to take responsibility for their belongings and arrive prepared for both school and activities.
Research consistently shows that when children experience natural consequences for forgotten or misplaced items, they develop stronger organisational skills, independence, and accountability. Shielding children from these small consequences often delays the development of these essential life habits.
Reception is currently inundated with a constant stream of forgotten items being dropped off during the school day, which causes disruption to learning and administration. To address this, we will be implementing a NO DROP-OFF WEEK from Monday to Friday.
During this time:

• No items will be accepted at reception or security for delivery to boys.
• Boys will not be permitted to phone home for forgotten items.
• The only exception will be match-related communication if a boy is needed to play for an ill teammate.
• If a forgotten item is regarded as an emergency situation, the school will contact the parents

This initiative will be clearly communicated to both boys and staff, and we ask for your full support. Boys will need to manage without forgotten items — an important step in building responsibility and resilience — while also reducing unnecessary disruption to the school day.

Thank you for partnering with us in helping our boys grow in independence and accountability

Boys to be dropped at school at the usual time and will be walked to Lutgensvale.

Max Mouthguard Fittings - Grades 4 and 5

Time: 12h30 - 14h30
Venue: Jagger Hall

No extra-murals except the Junior ABC Gala

Grade 5 Camp begins

Time: 08h00 Wed to 12h00/12h30 Friday 13 February.
Venue: Habonim Campsite, Onrus

Grade 6 Camp begins

Time: 07h45 Wed to 11h30/12h00 Friday 13 February
Venue: Bonamanzi Adventures, Breede Valley

Grade 7 Leadership/Connection Programme

Details to follow

Revised Grades 3, 4 and 7 sport programme

No Grade 4 to 7 sport
Grade 3 - compulsory swimming
Private Judo continues as normal

Grade 4 Camp begins

Time: 08h00 Thurs to 11h30 Friday 13 February
Venue: Rocklands, Simonstown

Grade 7 Leadership/Connection Programme

Details to follow

Revised Grade 3 and 7 sport programme

No Grade 4 to 6 sport
Grade 3 Cricket matches
Grade 7 Cricket practice
Private Judo continues as normal

Grade 7 Leadership/Connection Programme

Details to follow

No afternoon extra-murals

Ash Wednesday Service

Time: 11h00 to 12h00
Venue: Memorial Chapel
Boys to wear No 1s
Parents welcome to join us

Bramley House
Time: 18h00 to 20h00
Venue: Prep Pool
Dress: Civvies (bring costumes and towels)
Bring and braai or picnic (bring plates, cutlery, braai tongs, salads)

Brooke House
Time: 18h00 to 20h00
Venue: Rossall and Pool
Dress: Civvies
Bring and braai or picnic

Charlton House
Time: 18h00 to 20h00
Venue: Stanmore Field (venue change due to many of the boys playing water polo at Reddam, and to avoid traffic and congestion.
Dress: Casual and relaxed. (Yellow to represent Charlton would be great, but not essential)
Picnic – please bring your own refreshments (no braais available) relax and chill on the grass or bring your own chairs. The boys will be welcome to use the cricket pitch, play soccer (goals will be set up) and use the cricket nets. Grade 7 boys will be walking around handing out ice-creams, so please help yourself.
Come and unwind, meet everyone, and enjoy a fun, easy evening together. We’d love to see you all there!

Van der Bijl House
Time: 18h00 to 20h00
Venue: Lutgensvale A Field
Dress: wear something blue
Please bring own food and drinks - braai stands and fire will be available.
Sitting arrangement in Family Groups, but feel free to roam around
Activities will include games on Lut for the boys and their siblings.

Sports Day

There are no athletics practices next week because of the College Heats at Lutgensvale.  Our Prep Sports Day is on Tuesday 10 February in the morning at Lutgensvale from 08h40 to 12h00. Here are the ORDER OF EVENTS and PROGRAMME.  The boys will come to the Prep at the normal time and will be walked down to Lutgensvale and back to Prep in their houses.  

Please take note of the following:

• Boys to wear their house shirt, blue sports shorts, white socks and takkies
• Please bring a cap and wear sunscreen
• Bring along your food and drink for break
• A Tuck Shop will be available - please click HERE for the pricelist
• The boys will get back to the Prep in time for lunch
• School will close at the normal time

Dear parents, 
We are having our Sports Day on Tuesday 10th February in the morning, and we are looking for volunteers to assist at the Tuck Shop.   It will be a very limited tuckshop, see price list of stock on sale and it'll be only for the first part of the morning.  We’re only asking for 30 minutes of your time, and it makes a big difference.  

• Please ensure you refresh your page when loading the BOOKING SPREADSHEET
• Please also ensure that you use the correct sheet: 10 Feb Sports Day
• Please be considerate and don't overwrite another volunteer's name.  

All tuckshop proceeds go directly towards PA initiatives, supporting our school community.
Warm regards,
The Tuckshop Team & PA

Bishops Rugby Supporters Club

Please click HERE for a Welcome Letter from the BRSC and HERE for the updated fixtures for 2026.

Jasper Wren was awarded the Tennis Player of the Week. He played with determination in his singles match, working hard for each point, playing awesome passing shots and winning his match. He paired up with Grayston Conroy in the doubles and the two of showed super teamwork and communication winning their match too. Well done, Jasper.

The Polo Panda was awarded to the U10A team for a great game of water polo. Congratulations to them.

Congratulations to the Cricketers of the Week
Hershelle Gibbs - Catch of the week - Oli Naylor
Vince van der Bijl – Bowling Performance of the Week - Oliver van Zyl
Jonathan Bird - Batting Performance of the Week - Tristan Woolgar