THE BISHOPS TRUST
The Bishops Trust - Shaping Leaders for a Transforming SocietyEvery boy can be a leader. Every boy can change his world and make a positive impact on society. This is what drives our mission and purpose: To inspire individuals and shape boys who will go out and use what they have learned here, in a world that desperately requires the skills, strength and values taught at Bishops.
The ever-increasing tuition fees play a contributing role in excluding many talented individuals from accessing Bishops. The Hamilton Mvelase Bursary Fund offers a Bishops education to talented boys who do not have the financial means to attend this excellent school.
We spoke to OD and former recipient of the Hamilton Mvelase Scholarship, Jabulani Sigege (1998F) about his journey following his years at Bishops.
To read the full article click HERE. FUTURE FITTING BISHOPS - SUSTAINABILITY Guy Pearson (Principal): "I am very pleased to provide an introduction to the Bishops Future-Fitting Policy. Over the past few years the leaders of our Sustainability Committee, Chery Douglas and Gerry Noel, have done terrific work in moving the school to a position where we fully embrace the fact that we need to adopt a new approach to all matters related to the future sustainability of our planet." To read the document click HERE.
Any ODs wanting to get involved in this initiative, please contact Nicole
COMPETITION TIME! WIN TEST TICKETS! John Dobson (1985K), coach for the DHL Western Province rugby team, has kindly given the OD Union 4 tickets to the test match for the South Africa vs England game to be held at Newlands, Cape Town on the 23rd June 2018.
Two lucky ODs will win two tickets each if they complete one of the following competitions:
Competition 1: Promoting The Old Diocesan
ODs are encouraged to promote our very first edition of the OD specific publication - The Old Diocesan. To do this, we want you to send us a pic of yourself and the magazine in an interesting place or better yet, including other ODs as well. Congratulations to Paul Weich (1991B), who has taken the lead in competition 1 by showcasing his Old Diocesan Magazine at 37000 feet above the earth on a flight between Cape Town and Johannesburg during sun rise. Paul has really set the bar high! Nevertheless, ODs are encouraged to keep on submitting. For more exciting submissions, see HERE.
You will need to refer as many ODs to sign up to the new database (OD Connect) as possible and send us a photo of you and your candidates for inclusion in our newsletters.
Lourens van Zyl (2000K) has followed up his entry from last week by finding another OD who has yet to register on the new OD database. Lourens' entry this week took a bit more effort as it required a 03:30 wakeup call in order to catch Chris McInroy (1971G) before he set off the Unogwaja team.
Winners will be announced on Friday 8th June (Two weeks before the test match).
TIM NOAKES (1966W) LORE OF NUTRITION - LAUNCH AT THE MITRE
Tickets are selling fast! Book yours NOW!
OD OFFICE & BRANCH NEWS
Charitable Goods
The Office would like to thank ODs for their response for last week's request for donations of charitable goods. The office received a box of children's books which have been distributed to CANSA's TLC programme. Please feel free to keep bringing charitable goods to the office for distribution.
OD Blazer ODs are encouraged to purchase tailor made OD Blazers from our OD Office in Cape Town. The item comes in either regular or slim-fit, the sizes vary from 38-46 and they're R1500 each. Please get in touch with Nicole if you wish to purchase one. Arrangements can be made for those wanting to order one from afar (courier fees will need to be added). Thank you to Stuart Lucani (1968S) for correctly pointing out that single breasted blazers should be worn with the bottom button open.
YOD Subcommittee Application. The Young ODs are looking for young, organized and enthusiastic ODs to join their subcommittee. You will be required to attend strategic ODU meetings to contribute, plan and host YOD events at the Mitre. If you are interested, please email your CV and a one-page motivation letter to Mnotho Makhoba (mnothomakhoba@yahoo.co.za), with the subject line: YOD Subcommittee Application. Find out about ODs shaking up the world in economics, investing, the South African wine industry, mezcal-making and more, click HERE!
To order a free hard copy, please fill out the link HERE!
OD Languedoc Tour
 
Nicky Bicket (1973F): "It would be a step too far to suggest that “wine” and “OD” are one and the same, but it is the case that wine and ODs, brought together, bring out the best in one another..." To read the full tour report, click HERE.
UK May Newsletter
To read the May UK Newsletter, click HERE!
THE OD MENTORING PROGRAMME
 The ODU Mentoring Programme continues to flourish. ODs are regularly putting themselves forward as mentors and monthly, younger ones are benefiting. Sometimes the chemistry doesn't work and the mentor-mentee relationship doesn't progress. This is natural and when this happens, mentors and mentees are urged to write to me so I can remedy the situation.
The mentoring relationship on average lasts about three months, but some longer and some for only one meeting/conversation. Mentors are encouraged to stay in contact with their mentees and mentees shouldn't lose touch with their mentors. These are relationships which should be nurtured and cherished. It's what ODs do for each other.
Last month, I had a senior OD living in North America volunteer himself as a mentor saying, "At almost 80 I suppose its a bit late, but I do have experience and insight". I bet he does and such giving back to young ODs is truly appreciated and hopefully will soon he will be called into service.
So - to volunteer as a mentor or request a mentor, please click HERE. If you would like to find out more about the mentoring programme, please contact Nicky at nbicket@katale.co.uk
OD UPDATES
Richard Smith (Staff)
The OD Office is often asked how the Bishop's rugby coach, Richard Smith, has been recovering since his attack almost a year ago. We are glad to report that Richard's recovery is progressing well. Earlier this week, he managed to walk from his classroom to the Campground Shell garage and back, for the first time. An added bonus for reaching this milestone occurred when he bumped into his old friend, Gareth Wright, from Rondebosch Boys' High, who is currently the Stormers kicking coach.
VISITORS TO THE MITRE
Don Nelson (1957G) Congratulations to Don for the latest edition of his publication, A Newspaper History of South Africa, written by John Cameron-Dow. This is the 6th edition and the OD Union is very thankful for his kind donation to our collection. Don is helping the OD Union organise an OD book fair later this year - watch this space!
Ivor (1954F) and Cora Jardine
 Ivor and Cora Jardine popped into The Mitre on Wednesday to drop off a letter to the OD Secretary.
SPORT
Bishops Connections at DHL Newlands Rugby   It was remarkable to witness the amount of Bishops connections at last Saturday's Super XV Rugby match between the Stormers and the Lions. The cover of the Matchday Programme featured Sikhumbuzo Notshe in his 50th cap for the DHL Stormers. Notshe has come through the VUSA Rugby and Learning Programme, where Brendan Fogarty (Prep Staff) and Bishops Prep are very involved. Notshe later joined Wynberg High School and is on the bench for the Springboks in their test against Wales this weekend. Nick Groom scored a try for the Lions and is the son of Sharlene (Head of Pre-Prep) and Chris Groom (Prep Deputy Headmaster). Before the game, a moment of silence was held in remembrance of former physio Bruce McLaughlin, and the daughter of former Springbok player, Selborne Boome (1992O), Fiona. The OD Union would like to offer our sincerest condolences to Selborne and his family. Robbie Fleck (1993O) also expressed his condolences to Selborne in his coach's report in the match programme.
Further connections included Dillyn Leyds (2010S) and Nizaam Carr (2009M) who represented the Stormers, Matthew Pearce (1971W) who did commentary on the match and the post-match interviews and Lael Rothenburg (Bishops Staff) and Andrew Bourne (2003O) who were spotted amongst the crowd.
Rowing: Attention USA ODs! Brad Smith (Current Staff): "We are taking a squad of 17 rowers and two coaches to Boston MA, USA where we will be partaking in the Head of the Charles regatta. We will be departing (roughly) on the 12 October and returning on the 21 October. The race will be on Saturday 20th October, we will have 4 boats competing. An eight, a coxed four, a double and a single. These boys will race in a timed event over the course of the Charles river over 3 miles (4,82KM). It is a massive event that is hosted over 3 days and see around 20 thousand athletes ascend the city and around 100 thousand spectators. The last time Bishops attended the race was in 2015 where they came an astounding 22nd out of 84 boats having started 82nd due to a seeding process." ODs residing in or around the Boston area are encouraged to support our boys at this prestigious event. Unogwaja Challenge
 On Wednesday evening the unveiling of the Unogwaja team took place at the Southern Sun hotel, Waterfront. Present were ODs Keith Richardson (1968O) (Chairman of the Unogwaja Light Fund), Chris McInroy (1971G) (Organiser) and David Persse (1976F), whose daughter is taking part in this year's challenge. The next morning, at 04:20, Chris was seen setting off the team for the 8th year running. Chris has handed over the reins and this will be the first year that he watches the team as a spectator.
School Sport Live
 School Sport Live channel which are responsible for the live commentary of the major school sports games. For all future fixtures and highlights please click HERE. Thank you to Andrew Verster-Cohen (1994S) for popping into the Mitre this week. Andrew is part of the School Sport Live team that provide the live commentary for the big school games. Start of WP Club Rugby Season Graham Knoop (2005O) holding the Gold Cup for the top club (False Bay) in South Africa 2017 Due to the drought in Cape Town, the start of the Western Province Club Rugby season has been delayed. The University sides have started playing because they will take a break between June and July, but for the rest of the WP clubs the season kicks off tomorrow. The OD Union would like to wish all ODs involved, all the best for the season. For results, logs and fixtures please go to www.wpclubrugby.co.za
A LOOK BACK IN TIME
On This Day - 30th May 1937
On Wednesday, 81 years ago, the three bells on the East side of the Chapel were dedicated by Archbishop Phelps. They are named Fides, Spes and Caritas (Faith, Hope and Charity) and have the donor's initials on each bell (FIDES Frank Reid; SPES - Mrs Brian Peake; CARITAS - Mary Ella Birt, Alice Sophy birt & Roderick Harold Birt). Today the three bells still act as a call to start the day at Bishops (either Chapel service or House assembly) and they are the only form of bells that ring during the day at the College. In the June edition of the 1937 Diocesan College Magazine it is quoted by the Archbishop: "...The bells ought always to be thought of as the voice of God calling..."
Michael Dryer (1958G) - Historic Footage of Bishops The OD Union would like to sincerely thank Michael for his wonderful donation of historic footage of Bishops during the 50's. To watch the footage, click HERE UP AND COMING EVENTS
5th June - Tim Noakes (1966W) Lore of Nutrition - Launch at The Mitre
Time: 18:30
Venue: The Mitre
Tickets: R150 PP. Book HERE!
9th June - (UK) Annual OD vs OT Golf Tournament
Another needle golf match against The Old Tonbridgians at the RAC. We're square at the moment, so everything to play for. Contact Alex Price (2008M) if you want to play.
Click HERE
15th June - (UK) Mandela My Friend
Christo Brand speaks about his relationship as Nelson Mandela's Robben Island guard at a breakfast for ODs (and wives/partners). House of Lords (tbc) is the venue.
RSVP HERE
29th June - (UK) OD Dinner
Venue: The Carlton Club, London, United Kingdom
RSVP: HERE
For all other events this year please click HERE.
MY SCHOOL CARD Since re-launching the MySchool Card initiative the response has been very positive, and many members of the Bishops community have, either applied for a new card, or have started using their old ones again. Please remember that you may have more than one beneficiary listed on your card, and we hope that Bishops becomes one of them.
Our thanks to those who have taken up the challenge of ‘Every Swipe Counts’!
As this is a painless way to fundraise, we again appeal to you to please apply for your MySchool card and use it as much as possible at any Woolworths or partner store.
So all that is left for you to do is apply for your card and use it!Alternatively you may call 0860 100 445 or visit www.myschool.co.za or email rwilke@bishops.org.za LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION
Owing to so much OD related news, it is often challenging to report on the wide range of Bishops activities.
For ease of use, we thus include links to the Bishops Website, the Principal’s Newsletters, and also the UK OD Newsletter
Please enjoy spending some time reading these, as they are the best means of keeping up to date with Bishops.
The Rugby season has kicked off, to view the school rugby fixtures and other sports fixtures, click HERE.
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QUOTE FOR THE WEEK
This week's quote is taken from The Diocesan College Magazine March 1937 VOL. XXII No. 2. from page 6 from the annual prize giving report:
" ...Courage is a thing we value very highly and unless a man has this virtue he has no security of preserving any other..."
~ General Tanner
Warm regards
WP, Nicole, & Adam
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