Dear Parents

I sincerely hope that you all enjoyed the half-term break last weekend. This week has been extremely busy with a full round of fixtures together with the Quadrangular Gala held at Rondebosch Boys’ Preparatory School. Next week is another busy week for the school as we host the Quadrangular Athletics event on Tuesday 1 March at Lutgensvale. This is an exciting event for all involved.

Safety at school is paramount for our boys. During this week one of our boys was bumped by a car reversing on the pavement as they were walking to school. Parents, please be extremely vigilant when dropping off and collecting your sons. If you do need to park on the pavement, please look carefully before moving your vehicle. We have also noticed that boys are crossing the road on the corner of Fir and Duke Road. Boys crossing Fir Road may only do so if they are assisted by the security guard, Mr Mene, at the Stanmore gate. Boys who need to cross Duke Road may only use the pedestrian crossing. Please parents, we need your support here to prevent any accidents.

Congratulations to the boys who were elected as Heads and Deputies of their Houses. In assembly this week I told the boys that they all can lead. Many of them naturally lead as they live out the values of the Mitre: manners, integrity, togetherness, respect and empathy. Leadership is the ability to positively inspire and motivate others to action. It is for everyone and it is a skill that can be learnt. Leadership is more than just leading others, real leadership is about leading yourself first. Personal Leadership is about knowing and understanding yourself: it means taking full responsibility for your thoughts, your actions and the choices you make each day. John Wooden said “The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.” We encourage all boys to show leadership by living out the five values of the Mitre in their daily lives.

We wish our U13A team safe travels and every success as they participate in the Selborne Water Polo Festival in East London next week.

Have a lovely weekend.

Kind regards

CHRIS GROOM
DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Quadrangular Athletics

Time: 16h30 - 19h00
Venue: Lutgensvale

Please see further information under TAKE Note

Ash Wednesday Chapel Service

Time: 11h00 to 12h00

Venue: Memorial Chapel

Boys must be dressed in No 1s.

Parents are welcome to attend

Community Week - Book a shift

Thank you to all those parents who have already offered their assistance at the various stalls at Community Week on Friday 11 March.

If you have not already done so, please click HERE to book your slot and assist your grade.

Quadrangular Athletics

This event will take place from 16h30 to 19h00 on Tuesday 1 March at our Lutgensvale Athletics track.
All are invited to watch what promises to be exciting track and field events involving the top athletes from Rhenish, Wynberg, Wetpups and Bishops.

The boys participating were notified at school today and will be excused from their normal Tuesday activities.

Tuck Shop assistance required

If your son is participating in the Quadrangular Athletics event, please consider offering your services in the Tuck Shop so that we can provide our well-renowned Bishops Prep hospitality to the visiting schools.

Please click HERE to book your shift.

Heads Of Houses

Congratulations to the following boys:

Civvies Day Collection

A big thank you to boys and parents for all the generous donations of pet food and accessories collected on Civvies Day. The donations have been sent to the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha and One Kennel at a Time in Ocean View.