Dear Parents
Apple's well-known philosophy of impute suggests that people often judge quality and value through the care and attention evident in presentation.
Think of the iPhone. Before it is even switched on, the packaging, pull tabs and meticulous arrangement of every element signal thoughtfulness, precision and excellence.
That was very much my experience at the Art Exhibition last night. The beautifully curated display of work, elegant framing, multisensory engagement and digital catalogue all communicated the significance of what was on show. They invited us to appreciate not only the creativity of our boys, but also the extraordinary passion, dedication and talent of Sue Johns. How lucky our boys are to benefit from her inspiration and guidance.
Thank you for joining us for such a special evening.
Congratulations
We congratulate Chris and Sharlene Groom on the marriage of their daughter, Haley.
Staffing Update
Unfortunately, Brendan Fogarty will be absent for the remainder of the school year due to ill health.
As of Monday, 26th October, his Afrikaans and isiXhosa classes will be taught by Sharlene Groom and Milani Lubelwana respectively. We wish Brendan well and trust that he will make a full recovery.
Traffic flow and parking
On average, traffic flow around our campus has improved. Thank you to those drivers who comply with the directional flow requirements.
Regrettably, a small number of parents continue to park in the Drop and Go zone during the morning drop off period. I respectfully ask that you refrain from doing so.
When parking in the afternoon, please ensure that your vehicle is parked in the direction of traffic flow. The Metro Police are issuing fines to motorists who contravene this regulation.
Uniform
The School Shop has introduced a Bishops branded Versus sock.
Boys are welcome to wear the white branded sock as part of their PE uniform. Please note that this is an optional uniform item. A plain ankle sock remains part of the standard uniform.
Kind regards
LESTER LALLA
HEADMASTER |
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DIARY Dates |
| Monday 26 October 2026 |
Cricket U11A vs Welsh Touring Side
Time: 15h00 |
| Tuesday 27 October 2026 |
Grade 4 Outing
Venue: Newlands Cricket Grounds
Dress code: White PE shirt, blue PE shorts, white socks and takkies, Bishops cap. School tracksuit tops may be required depending on the weather. |
| Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
FAL isiXhosa discussion for Grade 6 Parents
Time: 18h30 to 19h00
Venue: Library
Please see further info under Take Note |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 |
Grade 7 Maths Competition
Time: 15h00 to 16h00
Venue: Micklefield |
| Friday 30 October 2026 |
Brooke House Grade 6 Leadership Outing
Time: 17h00 to 18h00
Venue: Rossall
Charlton House Grade 6 Leadership Outing
Time: 17h30 to 19h00
Venue: WPCC Padel
Bramley House Grade 6 Leadership Outing
Time: 18h00 to 19h00
Venue: Breakout Quest |
| Monday 2 November 2026 |
Grade 7 Social
Time: 17h30 to 20h00
Venue: St Cyprian's top field |
| Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
Pentangular Gala u8 - u13
Time: 15h00 - 17h00
Grade 7 House Dinners
Time: 18h00 |
| Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
Public Holiday - Election Day
School closed |
| Friday 6 November 2026 |
Junior Gala u8, u9 and u10
Time: 14h00
Venue: Rondebosch
Charlton House Family Function (Grades 3 to 7)
Time: 18h30 to 20h30
Venue: Stanmore Field |
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TAKE Note |
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FAL isiXhosa discussion for Grade 6 Parents
If you are interested or would like to know more with regard to your son selecting isiXhosa as a first additional language for Grade 7 2027, please join us for this discussion evening.
Please click HERE for the invitation.
Please direct any queries to Karen Dallas on kdallas@bishops.org.za. |
| Chapel Reflection |
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This week’s chapel continued our exploration of the term’s question, “Who are you becoming?”, with a focus on integrity. Following our reflection on courage, we considered how these two qualities work together: doing what is right often requires courage, particularly when nobody is watching or when our friends are making different choices.
Drawing on Luke 16:10, we reflected on Jesus’ teaching that those who can be trusted with small things can also be trusted with greater responsibilities. Character develops through everyday decisions: being honest about unfinished homework, returning lost money, playing fairly, keeping promises and supporting a boy who is being treated unkindly. These choices shape both the people we are becoming and the community we share.
We also emphasised that integrity does not mean being perfect. It means being willing to admit a mistake, accept responsibility, ask for forgiveness and take steps to repair any harm. God’s love gives us the assurance that we can acknowledge our shortcomings and begin again.
The boys were encouraged to pause when facing a difficult choice and ask: “Am I being honest? Am I being fair? Is this helping me become the person God is calling me to be?”
Our invitation to families is to continue these conversations at home, celebrating the quiet, everyday choices through which honesty, courage and trust grow.
Revd. Khwezi Bengani |
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NEWS |
| Athletics News |
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Our athletes did us proud at the Paarl Boys' Athletics Meeting hosted by Bridge House in Franschhoek. We won 13 medals, the most in recent years. The highlights were our three gold medals, Sha'n Hendrickse in the u10 400m, Daniel Hobbs in the u12 400m and Channiel Magozore in the u11 100m.
Please click HERE for the Bridge House results and HERE for the Rhenish results. |
| Music News |
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Well done to the boys who performed at Music Assembly this week.
Seated on floor: Arto Smith (piano), Muhammad Khalid Dutton (piano)
Seated: Lusapho Ndzo (cello), Max Basson (cello)
Back row: Oliver Hart (violin), Vihaan Jeram (piano), Hudson Post (piano), Roman Palin (piano), Jamie Moore (flute), Hector Kelsell (violin), Thango Mkwananzi (announcer), Jean-Pierre van Zyl (clarinet)
Fairmead Concert
On Wednesday, 14 October, our flute students visited Fairmead Retirement Home to treat the residents to a special lunchtime concert. Each boy performed a solo of his choice, alongside performances by our Grade 4 Flute Trio, Grade 5 and 6 Flute Quintet, and Flute Ensemble. The residents were a wonderfully appreciative audience, offering a lovely reminder that music is about more than practising for exams - it is about sharing our talents and bringing joy to others. A big thank you to Miss Jacobs, Mrs Sheard, Mrs Gray, Miss Stanton and Miss Donson for accompanying the boys to Fairmead, and well done to all our young flautists for their wonderful performances!
Grade 3: Rafi Amlay (3P), Jackson Beer (3P), Tyler Dudley (3B), Max Larsen (3S), Jaime Moore (3P), James Ward (3B)
Grade 4: James Collins (4S), William Goudvis (4S), Scott Turnley-Jones (4P)
Grade 5: Nicolas Crew (5B), Nicholas Hart (5B), Niam Hsiao-Pillay (5P), Adrien Marsal (5S), Kwamena Sam (5B)
Grade 6: Daniel Hobbs (6P)
KAE Flute Ensemble Prestige Evening
Following their outstanding achievement of winning gold in the overall Small Ensemble category at the Kaapse Afrikaanse Eisteddfod (KAE), our Flute Ensemble was invited to perform their winning piece "Loch Lomond" at the KAE Prestige Evening on Friday, 16 October. Daniel Hobbs (6P), Kwamena Sam (5B), Adrien Marsal (5S), and Nicholas Hart (5B) had the honour of performing alongside top achievers from various schools and categories. Adding to their success, each ensemble member achieved excellent results in their individual eisteddfod solo entries, while Adrien and Kwamena were also awarded the silver medal for their duet. We are incredibly proud of these talented young flautists, who represented the Bishops Music Department beautifully.
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| Weekly Winners |
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Our Cricketers of the Week are as follows:
Hershelle Gibbs - Catch of the week - Shae Veeresamy – taking an outstanding catch to swing the match in his team’s favour.
Vince van der Bijl – Bowling Performance of the Week - Nicholas Kalil – taking 4 wickets for 12 runs, including a fantastic hat trick.
Jonathan Bird - Batting Performance of the Week - Luca Laub – scoring a very good 52 runs to help win the match for his team against Rondebosch.
The Polo Panda was awarded to the U11A team for their excellent performances at the Wynberg Boy's Junior School Festival this past weekend.
Well done to all these boys! |
| VUSA News |
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This incredible Bishops community continues to show us what can happen when people come together to make a difference. ❤️
What started with a call from Bishops parent Craig Bowen, has helped hundreds of children and community members in Langa see the world a little more clearly.
To celebrate World Sight Day, the OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation brought its team to Langa for three days of free eye testing and glasses.
An initial screening was conducted with learners at Zimasa Primary School, identifying those who needed further testing. Over the three days, 486 children and community members required additional screening and received comprehensive eye tests, with 480 pairs of glasses provided free of charge.
For many of our VUSA families, an eye test and a pair of glasses are luxuries they simply cannot afford. Yet something as simple as being able to see clearly can change the trajectory of a child's education. Imagine trying to learn when you're sitting at the back of a classroom with 50 children and struggling to see the board. Or trying to complete your homework in a poorly lit home. Sometimes, the barriers to learning are things we haven't even thought to look for.
A special thank you to Craig and his incredible team for identifying a need we have never addressed and reminding us that supporting a child's education means looking at the whole child and all the factors that influence their ability to learn.
This is what makes the Bishops community so special. Parents, families, staff and friends who generously share their time, expertise and connections to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in Langa.
Sometimes, changing a child's future starts with simply helping them see it more clearly. ❤️ |
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Mathematics Achievement
Congratulations to Vian Loots in Grade 4. Vian qualified for and participated in the 20th A+ Students National Mathematics Competition, held on Saturday, 19 September 2026. A total of 221 A+ student learners from across South Africa gathered for this prestigious event. Vian was awarded a Gold for his excellent work. |
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