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| 19 Feb 2025 | |
| Passing of friends |
The Memorial Service of John Brett Gardener 11th Principal of Bishops will be held in the War Memorial Chapel at Bishops on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 1PM.
The link for the live-streaming is https://www.ryno.co.za/john.html
The photograph above is of Mr Gardener after receiving the Robert Gray Award in 2021 when our current Head Boy Luke Carter was a sacristan in Grade 8.
The Robert Gray Award is the highest award that can be bestowed on an OD.
In the photo LtR are: Wilbur van Niekerk, former ODU Chair, Yanga Soyaya currently in Grade 12 (SH), Father Monwabisi Peter, the College Chaplain, Luke Carter (FH), Suhayl Khalfey the Head of School in 2022, and Mr Antony Reeler Bishops' 15th Principal.
Seated is Mr Gardener.
Rest in Peace, Mr Gardener, Sir!
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