Welcome back to what has been a slightly shorter week following our school holiday on Monday. The change to the usual rhythm of the week has meant that a few fixtures needed to be rescheduled, and we are grateful to staff, coaches and families for accommodating these adjustments so that the boys did not miss out on their matches.

Yesterday, we gathered in the Chapel for a meaningful Ash Wednesday service. We were privileged to have Revd Thabang Bengani with us, who shared thoughtfully about the relevance of Lent in our daily lives. His message encouraged reflection, intentional living and a renewed focus on what truly matters — a fitting way to begin this important season in the Christian calendar.

Following a trial of a “no drop-off goods” week, we have made the decision to continue this practice until the end of term. Thank you to those families who have respected and supported this rule. To those who may have found the adjustment challenging, we ask for your understanding of the intention behind it. The policy is in place to support the smooth running of the school day. In the case of a genuine emergency, the school will contact you directly should anything be required for your son.

A further reminder that boys arriving late for school must enter via the main school gate in Fir Road and report to Mrs Renate Swartz in the front office before going to class. This is an important security measure and ensures that we are able to account for all boys on campus.

Thank you for your continued support in these hugely important initiatives. Working together as a community ensures that our school remains both orderly and safe for all.

Ramadaan Mubarak. Wishing all our Muslim families well over the fast.

Baden Powell Day

Boys who are part of a registered Cub Scout Pack may wear their Cub Uniform to school

Quadrangular Athletics

Time: 15h00 - 17h00
Venue: Lutgensvale

Please offer your services to assist at the Tuck Shop (see under Take Note)

Please note that as Bishops is hosting the Quadrangular, there will be no school extra-murals in the afternoon, except for paid extra-murals.

Pentangular Athletics

Time: 15h00
Venue: SACS

Extra-murals continue as normal

Founders Day

Further detils to follow

Tug of War

Time: 09h30

Interhouse Gala

Time: 11h00 to12h30
Venue: Prep Pool
Parents welcome to support

Dear Athletic parents 
We are having our Quadrangular on Tuesday 24th February in the late afternoon, and we are looking for volunteers to assist at the Tuck Shop.  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: 24 Feb Quadrangular
• 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

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. This talk 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.

Presented by Laura Cook (Educational Psychologist) & Kate Stamper (Remedial Therapist)
Monday 23rd of March at 6:30 on Microsoft Teams
For Grade 4 parents specifically but anyone is welcome to join

Please click on this link to indicate if you intend on joining:
Mastering the Juggle: Helping Your Child Get Organized – Fill out form

We had a most enjoyable Sports Day last Tuesday with our boys running, jumping and throwing their hearts out for their houses. Charlton won narrowly from Van Der Bijl. The individual age group Victor Ludorum winners were: U9 Sebastian Halliday, U10 Cade Darné, U11 Aiden Florence, U12 Cruz Harris, U13 Nicholas Kalil.
The highlight of the morning was undoubtedly Rafferty Mackenzie (pictured left above) breaking a 27 year old U10 200m record. He ran a blistering 29,53 sec smashing the record set by B Alheit in 1999 of 30,4 sec.
Bramley won the Spirit Cup and Brooke won the trials Cup.
We host the Quadrangular on Tuesday 24 February, and we go to SACS for the Pentangular on Tuesday 3 March.

We would also like to congratulate Nicholas Kalil (Captain of Athletics) and Orlando Robbins (Vice Captain of Athletics), pictured right above.