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Dear Parents
Parenting, like teaching, is an emotionally expensive endeavour. Each a vocation in its own right. They both demand giving of ourselves, always being the adult, and constantly reframing situations.
I recently heard a psychologist describe a moment in which a teacher had to “loan his frontal cortex” to a nine year old in his class. It’s a novel way to think about the hundreds of mediated moments that occur daily in school life.
It is, in many ways, a privilege to inhabit this space. It is a place filled with awe and wonder, where the novel and the mundane sit side by side; where we witness highs and lows, regulation and dysregulation, joy and sadness, victory and defeat.
Virginia Woolf once described childhood as “that great cathedral space,” and this image has stayed with me.
I was reminded of it again as I observed the interaction captured in the photograph above -experienced, wise adults creating moments, holding space, and quietly helping to build those cathedrals.
In our complex world, many factors compete for this important phase in the lives of our boys -one of which is excessive gaming. As a staff, we are concerned by the growing number of boys exposed to gaming that is both excessive and not age-appropriate. We strongly encourage all families to review and, where necessary, adjust the boundaries and expectations around gaming at home.
Thank you for your generous support of the clothing drive in aid of charity.
Kind regards
LESTER LALLA
HEADMASTER
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DIARY Dates |
| Thursday 4 June 2026 |
Bramley House Movie Night Grades 3 to 5
Time: 17h30 to 19h30
Venue: Grade 6P Classroom
Bring: Blanket, pillow and snacks |
| Friday 5 June 2026 |
Civvies Day
Please see further details under TAKE Note
Hooked on Books
Time: 08h15
Venue: Jagger Hall
Bramley House Cupcake Sale
Time: 10h30 to 10h50
Venue: Outside Jagger Hall
See further details under TAKE Note
Brooke House Outing - Grades 6 and 7
Time: 17h00 to 19h00
Venue: Total Ninja, Black River Park
Charlton House Movie Night Grades 3 to 7
Time: 18h00 to 20h00
Venue: Jagger Hall
Bring: Sleeping bag, cushion, money for tuck shop |
| Wednesday 10 June 2026 |
Senior Interhouse Hockey
Time: 14h30
Further information to follow |
| Thursday 11 June 2026 |
Junior Interhouse Hockey
Time: 14h30
Further information to follow |
| Friday 12 June 2026 |
Bramley House Outing Grade 6 and 7
Time: 17h00 to 19h00
Venue: Ten Pin Bowling, Stadium on Main
Bring: Cash for arcade games and dinner |
| Monday 15 June 2026 |
Special School Holiday
School closed |
| Tesday 16 June 2026 |
Public Holiday - Youth Day
School closed |
| Wednesday 17 to Wednesday 24 June 2026 |
Grade 7 Tour to KwaZulu-Natal
Further information will be communicated
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TAKE Note |
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Civvies Day - Second Hand Clothing - Winter Warmer Drive
Tomorrow is the final day to bring in your donations of gently used clothing as well as warming goods like blankets or hot water bottles and thick socks. All the items will be donated to Oasis Charity Shop. With the winter season upon us, any warm goods would be greatly appreciated! Please drop the items off in the baskets outside the Library. |
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Bramley Cupcake Sale - remember to send 💰
Bramley House are holding their annual cupcake sale tomorrow. The cupcakes will be delicious and decadent and only R25 each. All houses are encouraged to support! Proceeds will go to charity. |
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Rugby vs VUSA
We are looking forward to hosting the rugby boys and their families in Langa on Saturday.
Please save the venue pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJmXWoM9W3f9bq819
Security and parking attendants will be on site throughout the day. We look forward to a fantastic morning of rugby, good coffee, and community.
See you on Saturday! |
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Holiday Clinics And Workshops
If you are interested in the Study Skills Course, please click HERE.
If you are interested in the Soccer Clinic, please click HERE
If you are interested in the Hockey Clinic, please click HERE. |
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NEWS |
| "Minute to Win it" |
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The Piano Department celebrated their win for the ‘most minutes practised’ in the Second Term Minute to Win it competition.
A fun movie, pizza and popcorn night was enjoyed by over 90 Prep boys.
Many thanks to Mr Burton, Ms Jacobs, Mrs Sheard, Mrs Gray, Ms Stanton, Mrs Fyvie and Mr Dubanzana for this initiative.
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| Grade 4 News - Thank you moms! |
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| Some of our Grade 4S moms joined us on Monday to read Rooikappie to the boys, and it was a rewarding experience for everyone involved. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling and were very engaged from start to finish!
A heartfelt thank you to Lyndal, Kate, Katie, Livia, and Nina for so generously giving of your time. |
| Grade 5 News |
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| Our Grade 5s presented their Ancient Egypt dioramas, with each group showcasing their imaginative work. Their displays featured maps and 3D models, illustrating the Nile River, the pyramids, and the surrounding landscapes. They demonstrated both creativity and understanding. Well done boys! |
| Thanks to Support Staff |
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The boys of our Junior Student Council took a moment to express their heartfelt appreciation to our exceptional support staff. They warmly thanked them for their dedication, hard work, and the invaluable role they play in keeping our school running smoothly. Their commitment to service does not go unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for the care and effort they provide every day. |
| Music News |
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Our Assembly concert boasted two ensembles this week with both our string and brass ensembles performing. Our announcer was Nic Reyburn 7B.
String ensemble and solo performers
Back row: Yadav Naidoo, Hassan Hargey (piano), Zubayr Orrie, William Mitchell, Grayson Kennedy (drums), James Johnson (oboe)
Middle row: Luke Esterhuyse, Moagi Magoro, Christian Bassett, Harvey Felix (drums), Samuel Fraser (piano), Emil Holbak (oboe), David Chen, Nicholas Gray
Front row: Aarik Sukha (piano), Henri Kuys (piano), Tiga Kowarski, Simphiwe Tashe (piano), Hunter Weingartz, William Sykes, Yusha Ebrahim, Adriaan Bester
Brass Band
Back row: Rupert Anderson, Aaron McAllister, Thomas Brouard, Adriaan Bester, Adam Khan
Middle row: Nicholas Gray, Toby Garratt, Rishi Chagan (timpani), Charlie de Wet, Miles Bohm, Chris Stodel, Josh Brown
Front row: Harry Sorvaag, Mr Drew Burton, David Chen
Well done to all these performers! |
| Weekly Winners |
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The following Grade 4 boys were chosen as Artists of the Week for their bold and dynamic paintings of a Hornbill. (Thank you to Charlie Burrow, our resident expert, for informing us about all the different species in South Africa.)
4B - Jayden Huchon, Quayan Kew, Advay Maharaj, Zubayr Orrie
4P - Luke Bowen, Joshua Moore, Hamza Raja, Josh Rose
4S - Samuel Fraser, Sha’n Hendrickse, Hlomla Jemsana, Zaydaan Saloojee
(Please click HERE to view all the artwork)
The Hockey Husky winners this week are the U11A team for their steady improvement each week.
Well done to the U11A team who were awarded Rick the Bear this week for a resilient performance vs WPPS.Â
Well done to all these boys! |
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BISHOPS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Fir Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700
Phone:+27 (21) 659 7222 | Email: info@bishops.org.za |
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