As we move steadily through a full and vibrant term, we pause to acknowledge the wonderful support of our parents. Whether it is early morning drop-offs for practices, long hours on the boundary at cricket matches, cheering beside the pool at water polo, attending Chapel services, supporting House functions, working tirelessly in the tuckshop, volunteering as a class rep, managing the second-hand clothing shop, hosting incoming touring teams, or embracing school initiatives aimed at developing life skills, your presence matters. It makes a huge difference.

I'd like to welcome Mrs Gillian Gous, our new ICT Manager and Curriculum Integrator, to the Bishops family. Her presence and expertise have already been felt and we look forward to many new innovations and rich learning experiences that will further enhance teaching and learning at the Prep.

A big word of thanks must go to our PA, who identified a need around the safety of our boys who cycle to school and helped to put a practical solution in place. Boys are now able to park their bicycles safely at the College and then walk under the subway, meaning they no longer have to navigate the busy roads around the Prep on their bikes. This small change has made a significant difference to the safety and wellbeing of our boys and we are most grateful.

On the sports fields and around the pool, your encouragement has been noticed and deeply appreciated. The positive tone you set on the sidelines teaches more than you may realise. As the saying goes, “Children learn more from what you are than what you teach.”
We know that in sport, as in life, we sometimes take a loss. Results do not always go our way. Yet we must always hold the bigger picture in mind: we use sport to educate for life. The sports field is, in many ways, an outdoor classroom. Here boys learn resilience, humility, teamwork, courage and how to deal with pressure. As Nelson Mandela wisely said, “Sport has the power to change the world.” It certainly has the power to shape character.

Losing, being moved to another team or being run out/bowled out for 0 is never pleasant; however, it is often the perfect learning opportunity and a space for meaningful conversations between boys, coaches and parents. Rarely do we go back and reflect deeply after a comfortable win, but after disappointment comes growth. They remind us that effort, attitude and improvement matter more than the scoreboard.
We are grateful that, overwhelmingly, our parents understand and embrace this philosophy. Your positive attitude reinforces that we value development over dominance and character over trophies.

Looking ahead, rugby and hockey pre-season training begins on 9 March and will continue until the end of term. We are excited for what lies ahead as boys prepare for new challenges, fresh opportunities and continued growth.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Your partnership strengthens our community and enriches the experience of every boy.

Founders Day

Tug of War

Time: 09h30

Interhouse Gala

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

Term 1 Extra-Mural Programme Ends

A revised Extra-mural Timetable will now apply. Further click HERE for details.

U9 SPW Testing for all boys

Time: 13h15 - 15h00
Venue: Rossall Field

U12 and 13 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

U10 and 11 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Lutgensvale

U9 Rugby

Time: 14h15 - 16h00
Venue: Avenue Field

U12 and 13 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Lutgensvale

U10 and 11 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

Grade 4 - 7 Industry Reports Released

Further information under Take Note

U9 Hockey

Time: 14h15 - 16h15
Venue: Stanmore and Rossall

U12 and 13 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

U10 and 11 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Lutgensvale

U9 Rugby

Time: 14h15 - 16h15
Venue: Avenue Field

U10 and 11 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

U12 and 13 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Lutgensvale

Interhouse Fishing briefing

Time: 18h00 - 19h00
Venue: 5B classroom

U9 - U13 Rugby Practice

Time: 08h00 - 10h00
Venue: U9 (Rossall), U10-U13 (Lutgensvale)

Rugby Age Group Parent Meetings

Time: 10h00 - 10h30
Venue: U9 (Rossall), U10 - U13 (Lutgensvale)

College Music Scholarship Auditions (Quick study and theory)

Time: 13h00

U9 Hockey

Time: 13h15 - 14h30
Venue: Woodlands

U10 SPW testing for all boys

Time: 14h00 - 16h00
Venue: Rossall Field

U11 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h15
Venue: Lutgensvale

U12 and 13 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

Parent Interviews

Time: 14h30
Venue: Form Classrooms
The booking link will be sent out on Monday 9 March

WP U13 Hockey Preliminary Trials

Time: 15h00 - 18h00
Venue: Constantiaberg (Children's Way Astro)

College Music Scholarship Auditions (practical)

Time: 13h00

U11 SPW testing for all boys

Time: 14h00 - 16h00
Venue: Rossall Field

U9 Rugby

Time: 14h15 - 16h00
Venue: Avenue Field

U10 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodland

U12 and 13 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h15
Venue: Lutgensvale

Parent Interviews

Time: 14h30
Venue: Form Classrooms
The booking link will be sent out on Monday 9 March

U12 SPW testing for all boys

Time: 14h00 - 16h00
Venue: Rossall

U9 Hockey

Time: 14h15 - 16h00
Venue: Stanmore and Rossall

U10 and 11 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h15
Venue: Lutgensvale

U13 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

Parent Interviews

Time: 14h30
Venue: Form Classrooms
The booking link will be sent out on Monday 9 March

U9 Rugby

Time: 14h15 - 16h00
Venue: Avenue Field

U12 and 13 Rugby

Time: 14h30 - 16h15
Venue: Lutgensvale

U10 and 11 Hockey

Time: 14h30 - 16h00
Venue: Woodlands

Human Rights Day

No Sport Weekend

The Grade 4 to 7 Industry Reports will be released to your son’s profile on MyBishopsLife on Tuesday 17th March. The Industry Reports may be accessed by selecting Reports from the Academic menu on MyBishopsLife 
To view a breakdown of your son’s Semester 1 marks to date, 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 marks. For visual instructions on accessing this information please click on this link.

Parent Interviews will be held on Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March. These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss how your son has settled into the year and how he is progressing both socially and academically.
The meetings will take place in person at school, in your son’s Form Teacher’s classroom, and will be 10–15 minutes in duration. Please complete the electronic booking form to secure a meeting time with your son’s Form Teacher by clicking on the link that will be sent out next Monday.
If you would like to arrange a meeting with a specific subject teacher to discuss a particular matter, please email that teacher directly to make an appointment.

Kind regards

Karen Dallas
Academic Head

1. Term 2 and 3 Extra-mural timetable
2. SPW Notice
3. Hockey Letter
4. Rugby Letter

THE BISHOPS BLUE PAGES - First edition of 2026

The PA is excited to announce the first Blue Pages for the year. The e-Zine will be shared with all parents from Gr N to Gr 7 on Thursday 19th March. A wonderful opportunity to promote your business amongst our Bishops families and simultaneously contribute towards the projects and outreach programs supported by the PA.

To book your spot, please follow this link!

Fastest fingers first. Booking closes on Monday 9 March 2026.

All pricing and other information is available on the link. For any other questions, please email info@bishopsbluepages.co.za

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

If you are interested in the Soccer Clinic, please click HERE.

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

If you are interested in the Hockey Clinic, please click HERE.

Well done to the boys who took part in Wednesday's Music Assembly:

Back row: Rupert Anderson (trombone), Murray Prain (stage crew), Adam Shaik (saxophone), Daniel Twycross (clarinet), Mingjun Qiu (piano), Brodie Bassett (announcer)
Seated: Daniel Fourie (cornet), Daniel Hobbs (piano), Miles Bohm (cornet)