We’re officially midway through winter, and the conclusion of Term 2. I want to extend my thanks to the staff and boys of Bishops Prep for their dedication and commitment this term.

At the time of writing this newsletter, our Grade 7 boys are preparing to return following a successful tour to KZN. It’s a significant undertaking, and Mr Erlangsen and the touring staff deserve much credit and thanks. Amidst the fun and novel exposure, I observed moments of personal growth and self-belief, independence building, and mutual care.

Half-Year Academic Reports
Progress reports will be released on Friday, 26 June. Please take the time to unpack this important feedback with your son.

While acknowledging good outcomes is important, effort and incremental growth must also be noted. Our boys are in the preparatory phase of education, not the finishing phase. The ‘not yet’ moments are a necessary part of the journey.

Conclusion
Best wishes to our U13A Rugby team who will travel to Johannesburg to participate in the Independent Schools Rugby Festival. May you enjoy a successful festival.

I wish all our families a restful winter holiday.

Term 3 Ends

Time: 11h30
Boys to wear No 1s

Aftercare will be available until 13h00

Term 3 Begins

Normal extra-murals resume
Boys to wear No 1s

The Grade 3 to 7 Semester 1 Academic Reports will be released to your son’s profile on MyBishopsLife on Friday, 26th June. Reports may be accessed by selecting Reports from the Academic menu on MyBishopsLife.
To view a breakdown of your son’s Semester 1 marks (Grades 4 – 7), please select the Academic menu and choose Marks from the drop-down provided. On the Marks screen, please click on each listed subject to view a detailed breakdown of your son’s results.  If you have any concerns or queries, please contact your son’s form or subject teacher at the beginning of next term.
For your convenience, click here to log into MyBishopsLife Prep & Pre-Prep. Should you experience any login issues, please email mybishopslife@bishops.org.za.

Holiday Clinics and Workshops

LAST OPPORTUNITY TO BOOK - DON'T MISS OUT!

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

If you are interested in the Rugby Clinic, please click HERE

As we reach the end of Term 2, we give thanks for a term filled with learning, growth, friendship, achievement and opportunity. Throughout the term, our boys have been reminded that God's promises are true, faithful and unchanging. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage or through the everyday experiences of school life, we have encouraged them to recognise God's presence in both their successes and their challenges. As we head into the holidays, may our boys enjoy a well-deserved rest, may our staff be refreshed after a busy term, and may our families enjoy valuable time together. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We wish everyone a safe and blessed holiday and look forward to welcoming the boys back for Term 3.

With love and blessings, 
The Revd. Khwezi Bengani

The Grade 7s enjoyed a memorable and action-packed tour to KwaZulu-Natal, beginning with a visit to St Charles where they were warmly welcomed with a hearty lunch. The boys quickly immersed themselves in a variety of sporting activities, including a mini football festival and competitive hockey matches. The football matches, played between mixed-ability teams, were enjoyed in warm Pietermaritzburg weather, while the hockey teams delivered impressive performances, with strong victories for the A and B teams and a determined effort from the C team. The visit was further enriched by musical performances and an educational trip to the Natal National Museum.

After bidding farewell to their hosts at St Charles, the group travelled to Phezulu Safari Park, where they experienced Zulu cultural dances, reptile displays, and game drives. The tour then continued to Sugar Bay in Zinkwazi, where the boys embraced a wide range of exciting activities. They made the most of their time there, enjoying beach activities such as surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and touch rugby. They also participated in various land-based activities and took time to relax and connect, including watching a rugby match together. On Father’s Day, the boys had the opportunity to contact their families, adding a meaningful personal touch to the trip. A highlight was the epic fire show they were treated to on their last night at Sugar Bay. The following day the boys visited the uShaka Aquarium for an educational tour and dolphin show before arriving at Clifton, their hosts for the last leg of the tour. The final morning was spent at UShaka Wet and Wild which was the perfect way to spend all that energy before the trek back to Cape Town!

Overall, the tour provided a wonderful balance of sport, culture, adventure, and camaraderie, leaving the boys with lasting memories of a truly enjoyable experience.

Artists of the Week: Congratulations to the following Grade 6 boys who produced bold and fun collages of their favourite shoe combined with graffiti writing: (please click HERE to view all the artwork)
6B Shikhar Dunsdon, Grayson Kennedy, Hloma Magwentshu, Benjamon Wood
6P Kimon Christodoulou, Daniel Hobbs, Nate John, Lesedi Termark
6S Max Bohm, Josh Meiring, Zaid Parker, Nikhil Sam

Apologies to Pravar Naidoo 6S.  His texture drawing of a succulent was inadvertently omitted in the link to the artwork provided in the previous newsletter, so we would like to make special mention of his artwork (pictured above) this week.