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Es t a b lis h e d in 1 9 0 9 w w w . r on debosc h . c om D ec embe r 2007
A fter matriculating from RBHS he
served as a lieutenant in North
Africa and Italy during World War II.
He read law at UCT and at Cambridge
Tribute to
and was admitted to the Cape Bar in
1948 and was made a Queen’s Counsel
Michael Corbett
F
at age 37. In 1963 he became a judge ormer South African CHIEF JUSTICE MICHAEL
and 11 years later was appointed to the (MICK) CORBETT (E39) died on 16 September.
Appeal Court. In his tribute Nelson Mandela said that Judge Corbett
In 1989 he was appointed Chief was a “man whose life was one dedicated to
Justice of South Africa and this appoint- the passion of justice”.
ment was reconfirmed by Presidents FW
de Klerk and Nelson Mandela. It was
Michael Corbett’s duty to administer the his role in our transition. His contribution
oath of office to Nelson Mandela at his is not easily encompassed. He has achieved
inauguration as President. distinction as legal scholar, as writer, as
During the apartheid years Judge advocate and as a judicial officer. Throughout As a proud and loyal Rondebosch
Corbett supported human rights and his career a passion for justice and sensitivity Old Boy he served on the RBHS school
called for a Bill of Rights. He believed to racial discrimination were combined with committee for a period. Michael regularly
that judges could diminish the effects of intellectual rigour and clarity of thought.“ attended Old Boys’ Union dinners and
unjust legislation. Justice Corbett was awarded the at the Rondebosch Centenary dinner in
At a State banquet in honour of Justice Order for Meritorious Service (Gold) 1997 he was our keynote speaker.
Corbett President Nelson Mandela said by President Mandela. In addition to He is survived by his wife Margaret
“Both government, and myself personally, receiving various honorary Doctorates and four children and their families.
believe that this State occasion is a fitting in Law, he was elected as an Honorary A further review by Professor Hugh
expression of our nation’s respect for Justice Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn, London, and Corder, Dean of Law at UCT, of Judge
Corbett’s contribution to the administration an Honorary Fellow of Trinity Hall, Corbett’s distinguished career appears
of justice; an expression of our gratitude for Cambridge. on page 3.
Opening of Clent Mews ANNUAl OBU DINNer
The annual dinner of the Union will be held on:
Friday 14 March 2008 at: Kelvin Grove
Full details are on page 3. PleaSe diariSe noW!
Death A t the time of going to press the Union
learnt with sadness of the sudden
Pictured at the opening of the new staff housing complex, the Clent
Mews, are from left John Benn (E54) Chairman of the Old Boys’ of Bob death of Dr RE (Bob) Bishton (E39), a former
Chairman of the Union. A full obituary will
Union, Elgin Curry (E42), Mrs Andrea Benn, Martin Barker
(RBHS Headmaster) and Mrs Rosemary Curry.
Bishton appear in the next newsletter.
T he unit donated by Elgin Curry is named the “Arthur
Jayes Cottage” in honour of Arthur Jayes who served
Rondebosch as a master for more than thirty years. Other
Win prizes up to the
units were donated by The Carleton Lloyd Education Trust value of R15 000!
(E29), the estate of the late Basil Crews (E42) and the Old Boys’ Have you donated to the
Union and the units are named accordingly. Further financing Centenary Appeal?
was provided by the two schools and donations by Old Boys. If you have you will be in
The Mews is located next to the Sunnybrae Road entrance to the draw to win prizes!
the High School and provides accommodation for seven Prep READ MORE ON PAgE 11
and High school staff.
OBU OFFICE Angela Andrew, the Administrative Secretary of the Rondebosch Old Boys' Union can be reached by
Email: obu@rondebosch.com • Telephone or fax: +27 (0)21 686-1897 • Address: 25 Lochiel Road, RONDEBOSCH 7700
Editorial Notice of OBU Annual Dinner in Cape Town PRICE R175
Date: Friday 14 March 2008 • Time: 19h00 for 19h30 • Venue: Kelvin Grove, Newlands
A fter some years now as your
editor I find I am struggling to
I look forward
to some inspired
ANNUAl GeNerAl
find something even vaguely original, suggestions. MeetING Surname: .......................................................................................... First name: ............................................................. E-year: ..............
interesting or relevant to say! Apart from short-
One solution would be for me to
attend OBU committee meetings and
age of ideas I am also
happy to leave my editorial on the
I n terms of paragraph 17(c) of the
Constitution, notice is hereby given
that the Annual General Meeting of the
Postal address: ............................................................................................................................................................
Phone: H ......................................................... W ........................................................
Code ..............................
Cell .....................................................
then give my perspective on items of short side in order to leave adequate
Old Boys’ Union will be held: Fax: H ......................................................... W ........................................................
interest BUT when I retired I promised space for proper recognition of pos- Bookings close on 5 March 2008,
at: Honours Room, RBHS, Rondebosch or earlier if capacity is reached.
myself a meeting-free future. Besides, sibly our most distinguished Old Boy Email: (Please print) ..............................................................................................................
Time: Commencing at 18h00 NO late bookings will be accepted
your chairman, headmasters and (from a distinguished matric year,
date: Monday, 17 March 2008 Names of others in party if you wish to make a table booking:
Enews do that pretty well. So I decided E39). I refer, of course, to the death
Should any member wish to have
to turn to all of you for help. Any shortly before I wrote this editorial of ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................
sight of the full Financial Statements
suggestions - either for issues for me retired Chief Justice Mick Corbett. I,
before the meeting, he should contact ............................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................
to address or generally make available? like others I am sure,
the Old Boys’ Union office.
For instance we know that Angela was enormously impressed by his
The minutes of the AGM held on
Andrew’s efforts have resulted in a outstanding record of achievement PleaSe do noT send cash or registered letters - crossing your cheque is sufficient.
14 March 2007 are available on request. Your ticket will be posted to you on receipt of payment.
pretty good database for Old Boys - in his field, the praise of his peers
very useful for reunions - but maybe and successors, but also by the quiet Please return this form to: The rondebosch old Boys’ Union, 25 lochiel road, rondebosch 7700 by 5 March 2008
there is still scope for a “where are they humility, charm and sense of humour
now” column. This could help Old Boys he exhibited on the few occasions I CeNteNArY - A cheque for R......................... is enclosed
trying to link up, either using the
database or appealing for information.
had the privilege of meeting him at
Old Boy functions. PrOJeCts - I will transfer my payment directly into the Union's account. Please contact me on the above email address.
It could be extended to past teachers.
I’d be prepared to help with some
Finally my sincere wishes for a
healthy, happy and (in these days) T he Rondebosch Old Boys’ Union
has embarked on a fund-raising
campaign to mark the Centenary of
Should you wish to make payment by means of a direct transfer into the Union's bank account, please complete the form
including your email address (please print clearly), mark the appropriate box and fax it to the Union's office on 021 686-1897
of the researching. Any ideas to safe holiday season and for 2008. or email all your details to obu@rondebosch.com
Angela at the usual address or directly Chris Murison the Union in 2009. A detailed list of
The bank account details will be emailed to you. After making payment please fax the confirmation to the Union.
to me at murison@iafrica.com the proposed projects for both schools
Bookings cannot be accepted unless payment has been made in full and confirmation of receipt has been received.
will be found on the insert.
• Tickets must be prepaid. No tickets are available at the door. and payment may be made directly though the Union, subject
Chairman's Report • There will be a strict cut off of numbers at 300 so please
book early.
• Bookings close on 5 March 2008 or earlier if capacity is reached.
to seats being available. Seats or tables may not be reserved
without payment being received by the Union.
• Old boys will be allocated to tables by Eyear unless a specific
• NO BOOKINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5 MARCH 2008 table booking is preferred. Table bookings will only be accepted
L ooking back
on this past
year we can all
informed on to the progress towards
our appeal target. As I write (mid
September) we have gone past the
New Zealand - his letter appears
elsewhere.
The opening of Clent Mews was
• Seating is at tables of 10 (maximum).
• class reunion groups are required to pay for all tickets for
their groups by no later than 15 February, otherwise seating
on pre-payment of all tickets.
• Due to space constraints the dinner is only open to members of
the OBU and specially invited guests.
reflect on what has R1.1 million mark, but from only 210 despite the weather an enjoyable cannot be assured. From 16 February to 5 March bookings • Cheques should be favour of RBHS Old Boys' Union.
been and what might donors, about 3.2% of our members. occasion. We were so glad that Elgin
have been. There will be I would have hoped that a far greater Curry (E42) and his wife Rosemary Further enquiries please contact Angela Andrew 021 686-1897 (ph/fax). Email: obu@rondebosch.com
many ‘if only’ situations. percentage would have responded were there to do the honours. With the
If only the ref had blown his final positively by now. Each and everyone OBU sponsoring one of the units, three
whistle a minute early when our First of us has benefited from the privilege remain available for sponsorship. Chief Justice Michael Corbett -
XV played so well and with such of a Rondebosch education. Surely that If anyone out there wishes to be
passion against our great rivals!
It’s been a good year. I am pleased
merits a modest affordable payment in
arrear for benefits received.
appropriately remembered please
give me a call. I think it is particularly
A Person of Unswerving Commitment
to welcome a new Treasurer on board I have been touched and encouraged fitting that the three men who had
in the person of Clement Whittle (E94).
As I write he is taking over from the
by a number of responses. One retiree
in Zimbabwe wrote to commend us on
the foresight in the early sixties to buy
this property are now all remembered
“J udge Corbett had a remarkably
distinguished career in every way.
After service in the Second World War
then highest court in the country, the
Appellate Division in Bloemfontein, in
1974 was a swift one, which reflected
judgments across all fields of law.
I would describe him as a person of
unswerving commitment to justice, of
ever willing André Ross who is fully our efforts, but sadly having come on there - Nobby Clarke, Arthur Jayes and
in which he was wounded, he qualified the general respect with which his work complete integrity, and of quiet dignity
involved as our Secretary and con- hard times, apologised for not being Carleton Lloyd, who did so much for
in law at both UCT and Cambridge, as a judge was regarded. This has been in all he did, both on and off the Bench.
trolling the financial aspects of our able to contribute. A Cape based retiree Rondebosch over so many years.
England. (He received an Honorary described (by Professor Ellison Kahn in He became Chief Justice in February
Centenary Appeal. I am also pleased worked out that to meet the target an On behalf of your Committee I
LLD from UCT in 1982, and was made the 1997 South African Law Journal) as 1989, in which office he served till the
to have a group of younger men with average of R500 a year for three years thank members everywhere for your
an Honorary Fellow of Trinity Hall, follows: “ ... [Judge] Corbett enjoyed a end of 1996, overseeing the transition to
us on the Committee. Robbie Morris from every member was needed. He continued support. I wish you and
Cambridge, the premier college for the high reputation for his conscientious- democracy.
and Adam van Niekerk were elected at attached his cheque with a promise of your families well over the holiday
study of law at that institution, in 1992). ness, for his superb ability in deciding It is this aspect which I wish to
the AGM, while Anton Viljoen, Mark two to follow. A much younger Old season and into the new year 2008.
He started practice at the Cape Bar questions of fact and law, for his meticu- emphasise. Judge Corbett made
Boonzaier and Richard Smith were Boy is giving a small monthly amount May it be a good one for us all.
in 1948, during which time he also lous care in expressing his judgments abundantly clear his commitment to the
subsequently co-opted. by debit order. One of my ‘heroes’ Altius et Latius
lectured part-time at the UCT Law with clarity, and for his extreme cour- rule of law and a Bill of Rights for South
As we move through to your Union’s when I was a little boy in standard six John Benn
Faculty, before his appointment to the tesy to counsel.” Africa in 1979, at a time when it was
Centenary we will be keeping you has sent several thousand rand from
Bench in 1963. His elevation to the He gave important and innovative (Continued on page 7)
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Maybe Confucius's words are applicable the school. I will continue to celebrate
here. He said, “While bragging may not the fact that 180 boys take music as a
to using it in due course for Waterpolo the best in the country at this sport.
bring happiness, no man having caught subject as well as recognising the large
and Swimming. More provincial caps were won by our
a big fish, goes home along a back alley.” number of boys in the two school choirs.
The New Year brought much happiness boys for Hockey than before. The First
The academic, cultural and sporting While it is becoming more difficult to
success will be recorded in the school to the school; the Senior Certificate class XI enjoyed a tour of Argentina.
maintain the school exchanges with
magazine, but there are a few highlights Luleka in Khayelitsha, Paarl Gym and of 2006 achieved the best results in the In Cultural pursuits the boys have
I would like to mention. the UK schools, I also strongly believe school’s history: a record number of “A” represented their school proudly.
The success of a large number of that these experiences continue to aggregates (fifty-eight), a 97% Matric Individual musicians have performed
our boys in the Star Mathematics prepare our boys for a more successful Endorsement rate and a 100% pass-rate. with distinction; the Choir and the
competition was phenomenal. future. For the third consecutive year the school bands have been active and successful.
Achieving 8 of the top 10 positions from Our “time of foolishness” was also had a candidate in the top twenty in the An impressive Prestige Music Evening
Points from a group of 9500 mathematicians from 61
schools was a superb effort.
Parents will remember that until this
one of the most enjoyable. It was
super seeing the hall sold out for the
staff play. The fun in preparing and
Highlights Western Cape. The Provincial Education
Department awarded the school a prize
for achieving the best results in Physical
highlighted the school’s talent. The
Music Department was prominent in
the production of “Messiah” early in
the Prep year only “A” teams went on sports
tours. The first ever sports tour for all
grade 7 boys to Knysna was such a
performing for you and the boys was
only measured by the enjoyment of
the audience.
from the High Science in the province. I was proud to
attend a ceremony in Pretoria to receive
an award for RBHS being ranked
Term Three.
The Debaters enjoyed a successful
year. The junior team and the senior
The RBPS Annual Report success that this will now be an annual Finally, “the season of light and hope” The RBHS Annual Report among the best achievers nationally in team reached the final round of the
event. It was wonderful to see boys who helps us look into the plans for next the final Mathematics examination. Rotary Competition, in which the senior
F ollowing is the address given by
Mr Tony Ryan, headmaster of
the Prep at the school's prize giving
would normally not be part of a sports
tour flourishing on this trip. It was
equally rewarding to see their parents
year. The theme next year is
“The family”. In Antony Altbeker’s
book “A Country at War with Itself”,
F ollowing is the address given by
Mr Martin Barker, headmaster of
RBHS at the school’s annual academic
We are hoping that the class of 2007
will do well in their final exams, due
to start next week. We also extend best
team regained the winner’s title. Several
debaters have been recognised at
provincial level. Drama continues to
ceremony for 2007. also joining the tour. he says the key question of what is Speech Night. wishes to the Grade 11 class, who face be popular. A number of festivals and
"I should like to welcome Mr and Hosting the 10 schools cricket festival, going wrong in South Africa, is one of “The industrial action undertaken by an external national exam at the end of productions were staged, with the
Mrs Barker to this occasion. Your atten- which was a magnificent success, was “values”. People who went to school in the Civil Service unions in the middle of this term, to prepare them for the first production, “Sailor Beware”, being
dance once again serves to cement the reflection of what our community the 40’s and 50’s would tell of poverty this year highlighted the pressing need National Senior Certificate exam that particularly well received.
powerful bond between our schools. can achieve. I would like to celebrate and inequality, of parents struggling to for educators, amongst other workers, they will write at the end of 2008. In keeping with the new importance
Earlier this year RBHS was once again Mr Beckmann’s organisation, the feed their children. These same people to be remunerated at a more deserving Once again large numbers of of Life Orientation in the curriculum,
crowned winner of the UCT mathemat- whole staff who were involved and the would also tell consistent stories of how level. Fortunately there seem to be Rondebosch boys excelled in a wide the school’s teachers in this field have
ics Olympiad. This is the 9th time in 10 excellent parent support base as well as children respected their teachers, how encouraging possibilities of improved range of academic Olympiads. A record established a more systematic approach
years RBHS has held this position and that of our boys, who all contributed to teachers were dedicated to their pupils packages for teachers in the near future. number of our pupils reached the finals to community projects and outreach
last year nearly 40% of the 150 matric this annual festival being lauded as the and how school leadership took a I applaud the fact that the powers that of the national Mathematics Olympiads initiatives. I commend their vision and
class averaged over 80% in their matric best ever. personal interest in every pupil and his be are beginning to acknowledge the (senior and junior). We again won the anticipate good involvement in these
exams, a truly excellent set of results. For those of us who attended any of family. We at Rondebosch need to start truth of H G Wells’s comment: “Human prestigious UCT Maths Competition. from the school over the next few years.
Our grade 7 boys certainly have a lot to the cultural activities would recognise a revolution in South Africa. We need history becomes more and more a race As was the case last year, Governing
In the National Computer Olympiad,
look forward and live up to next year. the exceptionally high standards to bring back the status of the teacher between education and catastrophe”. not only did four boys from the school Body members and staff spent time
While our country is still enjoying the achieved by the music department. in our school as well a value system While all of us sympathised with the reach the final twenty, but they also re-assessing the strategic direction of
euphoria of winning the rugby world The recent gala concert was a fine which reflects RESPECT as a basis for all cause for which the strike came about, gained the positions of second, third, the school over the next five years up
cup, we tend to forget that education example of this. interaction with others. Our revolution,
we were very proud of our staff for fourth and fifth respectively. to 2012. We shall share details with
in South Africa has many serious chal- While I can remember “the worst of if it is to be successful, must include
putting the interest of our boys first, Sport at the school retains a position our school community when the plan
lenges to deal with. The teacher strike in times”, these were few and far between. complete parental involvement and I
so that work carried on as usual. The of prominence. Many learners have is finalised. I would like to commend
the middle of the year not only affected One of these memories is the large look forward to planning and imple-
professional staff at Rondebosch are been rewarded with provincial or Mr Deon de Kock and his Governing
teaching in the classroom, but in par- number of staff who lost loved ones this menting this programme next year
ticular was also divisive in school staff dedicated at all times to serving the national selection. Good results Body for their hard work on behalf of
year. Another “worst times” period was together with all the role players.
rooms, and we were not immune. Sadly, profession that they joined. We are have been recorded in all sports. The Rondebosch.
the negative effect of the teacher strike In closing, I should like to thank the
what is going on in the average class- on our whole community. While we fortunate to have them in these times Swimming team again triumphed in My thanks are due to the many loyal
people who support me and make my
room in South Africa does not bode well were not as badly affected as other job easier. when the private sector and private the Newlands Gala. The athletes had helpers and workers we are able to call
for the future success of our country. communities, the strike did affect teacher I would like to thank all staff for their education are providing more lucrative a very good success-rate in the annual on at different times throughout the
But my task this evening is not to report morale as well as the relationship within loyalty and support. From Mr Gillmer opportunities. I call on the parents and Triangular Meeting. Squash and Golf year. Thanks also to Mr Ryan and the
on the national situation but rather on other areas of the community. and the executive to the cleaning staff, the learners to support our teachers, to continue to prosper. staff of RBPS for the achievements at
the activities of this school and to give If we look at the “age of wisdom”, RBPS is fortunate to have your expertise assist them in the challenging work that In the two main summer team that school over the last year and in
you some information about plans for a recognition of the importance of and commitment to call on. they do. Please refrain from negative sports, Cricket and Waterpolo, we can anticipation of another good group of
the future. involving more boys in school activities To the governing body and parents responses and destructive criticism. reflect on some good performances. boys joining our school next year.
Charles Dickens, in his novel will be noticed. Examples of this are: committee, who give freely of their time Several building projects have been The First Cricket side beat SACS to win With that I conclude my comments
“Tale of Two Cities”, wrote: • the grade 7 sports tour, and expertise on behalf of the school, completed or begun at the school this the knock-out tournament. The First on 2007 at RBHS, the one hundred and
“It was the best of times • the new, more inclusive selection I owe a huge debt of gratitude. I know year. The seven additional housing Waterpolo team reached the final of tenth year of its existence.”
It was the worst of times strategy for the school exchanges, how much time you spend at school units for staff, the Clent Mews, are the Mazinter Cup competition in the Martin Barker
It was the age of wisdom • the fact that all grade 7 boys will get a and it is greatly appreciated. now completed and are occupied by first term. RBHS Headmaster
It was the age of foolishness turn to act as monitors from next year And finally, to Elvira, my wife: I am in teaching staff of the two Rondebosch In winter sports there were some
It was the season of light before a leadership group is selected. my 11th year as headmaster of the Prep Boys’ schools. The completion of the committed showings by the Rugby
It was the spring of hope”. We will continue to place an emphasis school and I would not have been able new Pool, situated on Oakhurst Field, teams, especially in the final matches
I can find evidence of each of these on getting all the boys involved in the to do the job I do without your support. has been delayed by the heavy rains of against Bishops, and the Hockey teams
situations during this past year in our co-curricular programme offered by the To all of you, thank you very much." the past few months. We look forward proved again that Rondebosch is among
school. Rondebosch has celebrated school. Another ongoing emphasis will Tony Ryan
“the best of times” often during 2007. be to support all the cultural aspects of RBPS Headmaster
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(Continued from page 3) Cabinet and all forms of government v Blom in 1988, he gave the judgment
extremely unpopular, to say the least, to the standards set out in a written for the court which upheld the basic
Andre Boonzaier and the commit- the Old Boys was the fact that the
to express such views. That a serving constitution. principles of natural justice even in the
Subunion tee were re-elected for another term.
Many thanks to our speaker David
Melvill, accompanied by his wife,
School does not seem to attract boys
from the rural areas, particularly
the Karoo, any longer. They were
judge should venture into such territory
was also extremely unusual. He did so
This is in fact exactly what did occur
in this country in the period 1990 to
face of the emergency regulations which
provided for “no-bail certificates”. And
News who delivered a most informative
speech on “Gold, its role in the econ-
omy as an investment asset class”.
concerned about the deterrent effect
of the perception among prospective
parents that the hostel had become
on the occasion of the First International
Conference on Human Rights in South
Africa held at the UCT Law Faculty in
1994, so his remarks were prescient, to
say the least.
The consistency of his commitment
in his last judgment in 1996, he took the
commitment to procedural fairness
even further, admittedly against the
January 1979 as part of the celebrations to justice, despite the framework background of the Bill of Rights, in
Here’s wishing all our Old Boys a weekly boarding establishment
of the 150th anniversary of the uni- of unjust laws in which he had to holding that officials of the TRC were
and their families a prosperous year instead of catering for the needs of
gAUTENg versity. This conference gave rise to operate as advocate and judge is clear, under a “general duty to act fairly”
ahead.” pupils who live far away.
M ark Dommisse reports:
“We had a fantastic evening KAROO
I used the occasion to thank the
sub-union for their loyalty and
the establishment of the organisation,
Lawyers for Human Rights. Judge
as is shown by three incidents more
than 40 years apart.
even to alleged perpetrators of gross
human rights.
P
at the Country Club Johannesburg, aul la Grange who attended the Corbett gave the opening address, in In 1951, he served as the Cape Western Service as a judge is not easy at the
continued interest in the school and
Woodmead on 2 August 2007. About Karoo weekend on behalf of the which he called for the adoption of a representative of the War Veterans’ best of times. It requires unshakeable
conveyed good wishes on behalf of
35 people attended. The main event Union committee has the following Bill of Rights for South Africa. He did Torch Commando, the organisation honesty and the willingness to work
the chairman and the committee
of the evening was an auction by report: “Trevor Blewett (E62), his so in an astute and practical manner, which mobilised ex-servicemen against enormously long hours, often under
of the Mother Union. As it became
Joff van Reenen (E90), where we son Roger (E2002) and I drove up on as the following quote from his speech the early apartheid policies. In the trying circumstances. Under apartheid,
evident that they envisaged starting
auctioned off bottles of wine, Saturday morning and met some of indicates: “ ...I am not sure that a bill second half of the 1980s, he was seldom there were many calls for judicial
a bursary to cover the boarding
whisky and a 2007 signed Gauteng the Old Boys who had arrived earlier of rights can be effectively introduced selected by the then Chief Justice Rabie commitment to justice rather than the
fees of a deserving pupil from the
Lions Currie Cup jersey, donated by that day. Eric Torr (E70) and his wife, in any way other than as part of a to hear appeals from cases brought to law, failing which judges should resign.
Karoo, I tabled some figures that had
Anton van Zyl (E97). The school song Isobel, looked relaxed in the shade of constitutional compact entered into challenge the states of emergency under A few courageous lawyers chose to
kindly been prepared by André Ross
was sung with much gusto and the lovely old Stone Pines alongside between the peoples in a state and, which this country was ruled at that serve on the bench despite the injustice
in order to help the Old Boys form
plenty of stories of the School and the the lawns of Melton Wold after therefore, by way of some form of time, probably - although we cannot of apartheid, believing that this was
an idea of the costs involved. It was
boarding house days were retold. On having flown their gyrocopter all the national convention.” know this for certain - because of that the best route through which to keep
decided that a letter would be
the fund raising side, we managed way from Centurion the previous day. He also made it abundantly clear that commitment. In one of the few cases in the spirit of the rule of law alive. Judge
directed at the OBU and the School
to raise R10, 000, double the amount Later that afternoon quite a this would go hand in hand with the which he formed part of the appellate Corbett was one of those judges.”
asking for guidance and support in
from last year, and a new record. number of intrepid Old Boys, young power of a court to hold Parliament, the panel, Attorney General Eastern Cape Hugh Corder
this important venture.
Any Old Boy living in Gauteng/ and old alike, took turns at being Professor of Public Law & Dean of Law,
After a lovely dinner and a toast
Johannesburg is welcome to contact taken for a ride in Eric’s gyrocopter. University of Cape Town
to the School by Michael-John de
Mark at markd@mekor.co.za or The youngest of all was Brian, Villiers, all and sundry hurried along
084 786-1102. 7-year old son of Andrew Jack (E92). to the ladies’ bar, where we could
Judging by the size of the smile on watch the Boks take the World Cup
HELDERBERg
his face as he stepped from the air- A VItAl tOOl
A llen de Wet, secretary of the on a big screen. The atmosphere was
craft, his father will probably have
Helderberg Sub-Union reports:
“This year we missed out on our
to start selling a couple of sheep in
laden with anticipation and good
cheer and the immense amount of FOr tHOse IN
annual family braai day. We decided
order to buy the latest model gyro
quite soon! Trevor and Roger seemed
excitement during the nail-biting
final was something which everyone
eDUCAtION
to invite our spouses and partners
to our dinner and the response was
most satisfying.
to enjoy the flight almost as much as
that stalwart of the Karoo sub-union,
Hendrik Ackermann (E71), their
that attended will probably remem-
ber for a long time to come. A lan Clarke (E62) with Kate
McCallum has produced
a book entitled The Handbook
The venue this year was the Most people opted to stay over at
long-serving secretary. (Left to right) Jean Paul Truijens (E94), Clint Scholl (E85), Simon Hunter (E95), of School Management. The
Cheyney Restaurant at Helderberg Melton Wold and after a scrumptious
The chairman, Johnny Paul (E62) Gareth Rossiter (E95), Mike Coombs (E67), Nico Kooy (E62), Clive Plimsoll (E68), Southern Suburbs Tatler review
Village on 26 September when an old style English breakfast the next
conducted the AGM attended by Andrew Goosen (E94), Angelo Taliadouros (E82) and Georges Lequime (E83). states: “If you are involved in
excellent 3-course meal was served. morning, people said their good-
13 Old Boys. Some lively discussion byes and started to return home. It the management of education
Thanks to Magdel Horrell from
took place and topical issues were certainly was good to have had the UK OLD BOYS’ gOLF DAY in any way, as a teacher or on
Distell for once again donating
the wine.
addressed. Of particular concern to opportunity to renew old friendships
and to meet some new people. T he annual golf day for the UK
Old Boys was held at the Addington
Court Golf Course near Croyden on
a school governing body, then
this book is a vital tool that you
will refer to again and again.
The Karoo sub-union is alive and
well and totally committed to their Sunday 21 October 2007. The day The topics covered range from
ideal of providing a strong basis for included 18 holes of golf, dinner and leadership and management
a renewed drive to encourage and spot prizes. The turnout was smaller to public relations and codes
make it possible for boys from the than previously probably due to the of conduct of students and
‘platteland’ to attend Rondebosch in Rugby World Cup final being played staff and even something as
the years that lie ahead: an ideal that in Paris. The overall winner was mundane sounding as man-
has the potential to breathe new life Clint Scholl, followed by Mike Coombs aging paper. Alan is a third
and meaning into one of our oldest and Andrew Goosen, third who also AUSTRALIA generation headmaster. He was
and most esteemed sub-unions.” achieved the longest drive. Nearest the Matt Loxton, Wanne Rous and head of Queen’s Park High in
NEXT YEAR: The Karoo sub-union pin was Dave Thompson and the most James Jennings all from E86 at the Woodstock for six years and
plan to hold their weekend golf played was Garth Rossiter. Anyone Citizenship party thrown by Wanne just retired as head of Westerford
at: Melton Wold interested in competing in the next golf before Australia was bundled out of the High in 2005 after 10 years.”
At the Gauteng dinner were (left to right) Jeremy McDonald, Rob Ter Morshuizen, on: Saturday 18 October 2008. day can contact Chris Smit on World Cup by England. It was a fancy Acknowledgment to the Southern
Mark Dommisse, Charles Niehaus, André Gross and Derick Immelman. chris.smit@cstl.com dress party, themed Aussie Ocker. Suburbs Tatler, August 2007
pAgE 6 pAgE 7
(It is good to hear of your continued active (I am glad to hear you enjoy keeping up to Port Elizabeth to watch the team play
tHANKs tO CONtrIBUtOrs
T
involvement in the field of education, Pete. date by means of the newsletter and e-news. Hudson Park on Friday 3 August after- he committee thanks all those who have contributed financially to the
If I can believe half of what I hear about the We in turn welcome contributions, preferably noon in miserably cold weather. It was Old Boys’ Union. A list of donors who have contributed during the past year
Eastern Cape problems, you must have your covering a wide range of matric years as this great to meet Tony Ryan and Neil Strybis appears on page 13.
hands full!) batch does.) and chat about things old and new.
M ATT LOXTON (E86) on
matthew.loxton@macquarie.com
writes: “I am still living in Sydney (home
G EOFF POCOCK (E63) at
gap1@mweb.co.za writes:
“After practicing as an attorney at
It brought back many happy memories,
and after using the arithmetic that Jaapie
Louw had taught me I figured out that I
tHOse were tHe DAYs!
M ARTIN PUTTERILL (E51) on
m.putterill@paradise.net.nz
of the most successful Olympics accord-
ing to the esteemed Mr Samaranch
Oudtshoorn for 35 years (during which
period I was involved in the Southern
was part of RBPS from 1942 to? - Jaapie
is not here to help me out! We changed E 1947 notched up 60 years in 2007 and it seemed appropriate to print this
photograph of the 1947 year end match against Bishops which ended in a draw
6/6. Not all in the team are 1947 matrics. We thank Philip Randal-Smith (E47) of
- remember him). We live in a seaside Cape OBU) and after a back operation in schools so many times during the build-
wrote: “I have a particular interest in Bryanston, Gauteng for the photograph.
suburb called Bronte (where half of the 2005, I opened my own office in Mossel ing of the new school it is hard to figure
the new swimming pool facility project
Hollywood set seems to want to buy for Bay and would appreciate a visit from out what was when!”
and would be glad to have my contribu-
some reason). Kiddies are growing up - any Old Boys who happen to visit there. (I share some of your confusion with regard
tion to the Centenary Appeal allocated
Mary is now approaching 9, Anna 7 and My son Wayne Pocock (E94) was the vice to “which buildings when” but certainly in
accordingly. It seems a good moment to
Toby is a little over 4. My wife Alison is a captain of the 1st Rugby XV during your matric year (1952) I was sitting in a
record the efforts of swimmers circa
busy taxi driver for them all. his matric year, played WP Craven Standard 5 class at Camp Ground Road look-
1950 who, with very limited facilities,
I have just moved firms - previously Week, obtained a BCom.LlB degree at ing forward to moving to the “new” high
contributed nonetheless towards the
was at Goldman Sachs JBWere, and Stellenbosch and now works for Rand school in Canigou Avenue.)
prevailing swimming and water polo
am now with Macquarie Bank (I think Merchant Bank in Johannesburg.
D
enthusiasm. Names like Eric le Roux, ARYL BURMAN (E53) on
they have offices in SA these days - in His contact number is 082 337-5732”.
Don Cassidy, Don Black, Per Stilborg daryl@burmankatz.law.za writes
fact they have more employees outside (1963 - The year in which I first taught
come readily to mind. My personal about the Prep hockey match in PE:
of Australia than within). My cousin at RBHS so we just overlapped. My memo-
memories of that time are of endlessly “George Tzemis called me on Friday
Steve (also E86) had just arrived from ries, though, are more of the Pocock of the
waiting for waves at St James beach and morning to advise of the match and that
ABN Amro to come to Goldies, so I had 80s. Wayne stood out for me as a real Bosch
long waits for trains at all times of the he would be away. I did see some of
to leave and find a job at Maccabank enthusiast and I remember breaking some-
day and night as I went up and down to the rest of the match and nearly froze to
(where he was about 10 years prior!). what with tradition when I appointed him as
Long Street and Sea Point for galas and death in that icy wind in the process.
Bit of a joke really. a prefect during his matric year - good to hear
matches. Inevitably school work suffered My son Pierre also put in an appearance
Wanne Rous is celebrating becoming he’s doing well.)
but I did develop compensating qualities and had a long chat to his former house
an Aussie too in about a week - some
J
of reflection and an holistic approach to OHN HEATHFIELD (E73) on master at Mason House! Up the Bosch!
would say hedging his bets before the Back row, left to right: Peter Berrangé, Jan van Velden, John Hayward, George Bramley,
problems, capacities that were relevant to doddie@netactive.co.za writes I also saw part of the Saturday game,
World Cup is decided. Diversification Arthur Black, Keith Chapman, Myer Orman, Roy Starke
subsequent business and academic life. “ that he was interested to learn that a again viva Bosch!”
does work. No doubt will see some other Front row: Mike Munnik, Bunny Baker, Colin Lautenbach (captain), Geoff Tasker (vice cap-
(It certainly seems that the modern genera- S’Efricans there.” Rondebosch Old Boy was the ‘bowman’ Daryl asks if it would it be possible to tain), unknown, Steve Fox, Tommy Faulkes.
tion of swimmers and water polo players on Shosaloza during the recent America’s have advance notice of matches as the
(At the time of writing I have just seen Old Boys do enjoy watching their old As we wish to put the photograph into the archives we would be pleased to have
have a great advantage over those of your Cup. His father Tony Venn mentioned
the World Cup Final, so it seems Wanne school participate? the unknown player’s name and also any misspellings of names. Please email to
generation but I am sure, judging by results, it to him. For more information, Tony’s
need not hedge his bets. It is good to hear obu@rondebosch.com
they still work very hard at their sport and email address is tony@castech.co.za and (Good to hear you’re still going strong,
things are going well with you and Steve.
will make very good use of this marvellous his phone number is 021 531-4646. Daryl. I have some good memories of PE Sub-
I, of course, still remember another pair of
new addition to the School’s facilities.) (Thanks for the news, John. I am informed Union gatherings in my time at RBHS when
Loxtons, your respective fathers, as doctors
P that elusive
ETER DUMINY (E68) on for my family years back.) that the son mentioned is Peter Venn, E93). I remember you being heavily involved.)
and just were able to make out a part of
D U
peterd@501.co.za writes: WE-MICHAEL LEUBE (E77) on
L
ON BUCHANAN (E59) in Canada
“Having taught for 29 years and served
as Principal at Stutterheim High I took
LEWELLYN (LLEW) KING on
kingfive@mweb.co.za writes: “As an on rubberman@sympatico.ca writes: the_leubes@aapt.net.au of ‘Bosch tie the name - “W H Alting?” Back home
Angela Andrew’s research shows Henk
D
old boy from E41 I was very pleasantly “I am well on my way through the 37 Springs Drive, Little Mountain QLD ennis Nick (E50) writes: “In our Alting-Mees at ‘Bosch in 1944. One of a
early retirement from the Department of project of scanning my old photos. I 4551, Australia writes: “I am now work-
surprised to read about the escapades of last newsletter I reported on the family who were at RBHS in the ‘40s.
Education in December 2006 in order to took a breather after doing about 500, but ing as a geologist on the Queensland
Keith Whiteman and also Bill Duminy. finding of a ‘Bosch Old Boys’ tie at the And so the search continues. We have
use the experience and contacts built up still have about 2000 to do. I will work coalfields. This is something I studied in
I especially remember Bill as I spent some Bear Inn in Oxford. We went back this an address in Rondebosch and one in
by assisting staff at that school to assist more diligently on them in the winter. the early ‘80s, never used but gave me
time on his family farm when we were at year with Hilary taking a course on Holland. Can any Old Boy let me have
teachers in the Eastern Cape as a whole. It’s tough to do that kind of thing when the opportunity to get into this field.”
school. I also recall Keith. Unfortunately the “History of the English Language” an updated address if he has one or
To this end I moved to Port Elizabeth
A
I also read of the death of Kenny Stubbs the weather is so nice outside. I have LLAN BENN (E85) on whilst I wandered off to our Don’s news of his whereabouts?
and took up an appointment as CEO just finished a series that I took at the
who was my next door neighbour in benna@bv.com reports some study for discussions on “Moral and Just as interesting were some ties
for the National Union of Educators in Rustenburg 1961 matric dance. Some
Mowbray when I was at Rondebosch. success in lesser known sports this year. Political Philosophy”. Interesting but alongside our ‘Bosch tie. Two OD
the Eastern Cape. This union amalgam- really interesting dresses and hairstyles!”
I have recently moved from Durban to In April he passed the test to qualify as way over my head! The Americans in ties with names W A Wiley and J A
ated with 6 other politically non-aligned
be near my son in Johannesburg only (As someone now teaching at Rustenburg, a Black Belt in Taekwando after 5 years our group could always find a way to Arenhold who are two well-known
unions to form the National Professional
to find that he has taken a very big job I reckon I could find some interested viewers in the sport. Then in July in Klagenfurt, express themselves in the most verbose respected sportsmen and members of
Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa
in Zambia. We are settling down very of your collection!) Austria, he completed his first Iron Man way. I will most certainly be more care- our Cape Town community.
(NAPTOSA) in November 2006 and I
slowly in Johannesburg and would like ful in my choice of courses next year. And in the collection alongside these
M
was appointed as the CEO in the Eastern IKE WATSON (E52) on Triathlon in 13 hours 9 minutes. For the
to go back to Durban but at 82 years old uninitiated that involved a lake swim On our last visit we found an OBU tie were the following:
Cape for this union. I have been fortu- mwatson@mweb.co.za writes:
change is not easy. Anyway I have my of 3.8 km, 180 km on a bike, and then a amongst others at the Bear Inn Pub. The • WP Rugby Union - D A B Robinson
nate to see Rondebosch teams in action “Thanks for the notification re the
granddaughters here around us. I read standard marathon. quest was on to find the original owner. • Intervarsity - SA Golf tie - J L Beaufort
in the Easter Rugby Festival this year and Rondebosch Prep U13 Hockey team.
the Enews regularly and I am happy to This time we armed ourselves with a • University of Cape Town tie - T Lang
at the Grey High celebrations in 2006.” I had the pleasure of being at Grey,
do so.” digital camera and magnifying glass • Old Michaelhouse - P B Hutt”
pAgE 8 pAgE 9
Bursaries and
The RBHS school fees will be R18 570 in more than one area of the school’s
wIN PrIzes
A
in 2008. Boarding fees add a further activities. ll those who donate R100 or Draw in March 2008:
R20 000. Without taking into account the It is prestigious to receive a bursary to
scholarships at
rondebosch
effects of inflation and other increases,
the total High School fees over a five
attend Rondebosch and even if parents
do not have a specific financial need,
more to the Old Boys' Union
Centenary Appeal Fund between
16 March 2007 and 7 March 2008
• A R200 voucher to buy wine at
The Wine Shop or eat at The River Café valued up to
year period amount to more than bursaries do assist in attracting talented • A R500 voucher for a meal at either
r15 000!
will be entered into a draw to
R90 000 per boy. If a boy is a boarder the boys to RBHS although financial need win prizes generously donated by Constantia Uitsig Restaurant or
cost to attend Rondebosch for five years does remain a criterion for the awarding Constantia Uitsig and Tanda Tula. La Colombe
F ees at Rondebosch and other State amounts to almost R200 000. In some of some bursaries. The prizes, which were arranged by • A R500 voucher to enjoy a treatment
schools have increased significantly circumstances parents may apply for a Old Boys are encouraged to make Tom Glover (E62) are: at The Constantia Uitsig Spa
special reduction in school fees, but this contributions to the cost of awarding a Winners will be announced in the
from when most Old Boys went to (subject to availability)
obviously has an impact on the school’s bursary. Where a full or partial bursary Draw in September 2007 newsletter and Enews.
Rondebosch. The awarding of bursaries
income and on the amount other par- is awarded it should be for the full five and December 2007: • A prize to the value of between R4 000
have accordingly become important to
and R6 000 for two to spend two nights These prizes will be drawn at the
financially assist parents and to attract ents need to pay to ensure that all the year period the boy attends RBHS as a • A R200 voucher to buy wine at bed and breakfast at Constantia Uitsig Old Boys’ dinner in March 2008.
talented boys to the school. An impor- school’s expenses are met. The vast bursary can not be withdrawn due to a The Wine Shop or eat at The River Café Hotel (subject to availability) You do not need to be at the
tant aspect of the Union’s Centenary majority of parents pay the full fees as lack of funds for that particular bursary.
• A R500 voucher for a meal at either • A prize to the value of between dinner to win.
Appeal is the creation of a Bursary and they are aware of the value of the excel- Donations may also be made toward
Constantia Uitsig Restaurant or R12 000 and R15 000 for two to spend
Scholarship Fund. lent education Rondebosch provides to the general bursary fund where funds
La Colombe three nights at Tanda Tula enjoying the See the insert in your news-
In the past the State covered almost their sons. Due to the nature of board- from various donors are combined for
ing, special fee reductions do not apply bursaries. As mentioned, fee reductions • A R500 voucher to enjoy a treatment optimum bush experience at the luxury letter for how to contribute and
all school expenses, but the Education
to boarding fees. do not apply to boarding fees and at The Constantia Uitsig Spa tented Safari Camp in the Timbavati near how your donation will benefit
Department now provides for only
Bursaries are important in attracting bursaries to help boys from outside of (subject to availability) Hoedspruit (subject to availability) Rondebosch.
about 27% of the school’s operating
costs which include state paid teachers’ talented, deserving boys to the school the Rondebosch area to attend RBHS
salaries. Fundraising, sponsorships when they may otherwise have gone to will be welcome.
another school. Rondebosch continues Please refer to the insert in the news-
and other income provide about 3% of
the school’s needs and parents accord- with its long tradition of attracting boys letter to see how you can make a con- wINNers OF DrAw wHO Is OUr
T OlDest
ingly need to provide through fees the from diverse backgrounds and varied tribution. Bequests may also be made he winners of the September draw are:
remaining 70% of the school’s needs, talents, whether academic, musical or to the bursary fund. Please contact the Jeff Louw (E55), Lindsay Kennedy (E63) and Ronald Webb (E33).
including the salaries of more than half
of the teaching staff. Limited funds are
sporting, and bursaries are generally
awarded in one of these three catego-
Union to obtain further information. OlD BOY?
available for capital projects. ries. Many recipients of bursaries excel
Reunions W ith the recent death of Aubrey
Matthews aged 96, the Union is
interested to find out who our oldest
Old Boy may be. Aubrey’s daughter
E58 5OTH REUNION 1987 20TH REUNION Mrs Diana Avery said that one of her
T he E58 organizers would appreci- father’s good friends is Bruce Lindsay
The RBHS cricket Friday 7 December 2007:
who turned 96 in September 2007. She
OLD BOYS‘ UNION professional ate help in tracing the following Royal Cape Golf Club
was not certain of the spelling of his
Old Boys. 12:28 1st tee-off time
address and Ryan Maron (E93)
Roger Charles Gibson Saturday 8 December: surname and there is no record on
(pictured on the right)
telephone numbers is also player/coach
Ian Charles Koller
Hans Peter Norton
Stag dinner at 19h00 pm for 19h30 at: the Union database. She believes that
Caveau at The Mill he lives in Cape Town. We do have
of the David John William Taylor 13 Boundary Road, Newlands Gordon Wakelin (E29) of Jukskei Park
You can write to the OBU at: VRA Amsterdam side John Albert van Boxel.
Po Box 731, rondebosch 7701 Any information however tenuous Sunday 9 December: who celebrated his 95th birthday on
in the Netherlands.
At 13h00 a family braai at: 11 October 2007. His son David Wakelin
editor The side recently won can be sent to Roy Andrew on:
The Delheim Wines Dam (The Delheim (E62) of Berkshire, England, who visited
Chris Murison the National Dutch roy@andrew.org.za or shop will be open to E87s for specials)
021 683-2937 (h) telephone 021 689-2838 South Africa for this special occasion,
Competition with
All details and a list of who is attend- said that Gordon keeps in good health
chairman Ryan making 105
1963 45TH REUNION ing is available at www.e87.co.za and enjoyed the various celebrations.
John Benn in the final.
T he E63 45th reunion will take Please reply via email should you
021 794-1761(h); 083 593-9808 wish to attend: webmaster@e87.co.za
Email: dkatz@mweb.co.za place over the weekend of 7-9
Alternatively contact Anton Viljoen
Secretary
André Ross
Friday is tie day Private Apartments
November 2008. Further information
from Lindsay Kennedy on: on 083 226 8079 UPDAte YOUr
Email: ahross@mweb.co.za
T he RBHS Old Boys’ To LeT intglass@iafrica.com or
021 531-1545 (work)
E88 20TH REUNION eMAIl ADDress!
E
Union is proud of Full Facilities • tV • security armark the weekend of the 15 and
administrative Secretary Old Boys with email addresses
its ‘colours’ which are LONDON 16 March 2008 for our 20th reunion
Angela Andrew £80 per day E83 25 YEAR REUNION who did not receive the Enews during
registered with the South
T
between Park Lane and Grosvenor Square in Cape Town to measure stomach
021 686-1897 (h&w) (tel/fax) he E83 25 year reunion will be in 2007 may not have updated their
African Board of Heraldry. NEW YORK $100 per day girths and receding hairlines!
Subunion representative Cape Town during the weekend email addresses. We are receiving
It is customary for the OBU Midtown - East 63rd Steet and Madison Avenue On Friday 14 March 2008 we will
Brent Farrell of 21 to 23 November 2008. The E83s BOUNCE BACKS and are concerned
tie to be worn on Fridays and PARIS Euros 100 per day join the annual dinner of the Union at
082 876-4548 will also get together at the annual that you may be missing out on
for OBU members to greet others 206 Rue de Rivoli, on Tuileries Gardens
Kelvin and then on Saturday an infor-
Email: brentfarrell@yebo.co.za Note: 20% extra for stay less than 3 nights OBU dinner at Kelvin Grove on 14 news items.
who are wearing the tie. We hope mal dinner at a restaurant.
Email us at: obu@rondebosch.com Costs for year 2008 to increase by 20% March 2008. For more details please Please email your address to:
you will join us as a proud tie wearer Contact Dean Dicks on:
PHONE/FAx 021 712-1712 contact André Ross or Paul Hablutzel obu@rondebosch.com
on Fridays and at any other occasion CELL 082 445 1804 dean@rsp.co.za
at e83reunion@mweb.co.za if your email has changed.
where Old Boys might be present. EMAiL: ddn@iafrica.com
pAgE 10 pAgE 11
DO YOU KNOw ANY OF tHese OlD BOYs?
W e would be most grateful if anyone is able to help with tracing some of the Old Boys who are ‘address unknown’ on the
Union membership database. This list consists of Old Boys in the decades of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Please contact
DONOrs tO tHe UNION's Centenary Fund
Angela Andrew on obu@rondebosch.com or by telephone/fax on 021 686-1897 or by writing to 25 Lochiel Road, Rondebosch 7700.
E50
E50
Black, Donald
Broome, Gerald William
E53
E53
Jones, Peter William
Sealy, Gordon Sheehan
E55
E55
Penrith, Michael Jon
Raath, Christopher Owen
E59
E59
Hofmeyr, Michael Reitz
Starke, Peter
E61
E61
Deary, Bruce Dalloway
Evans, Donald James Forsyth
T he Old Boys’ Union turns 100
during 2009 and to mark the
occasion various events are planned,
tegic projects at both schools. The State
provides about only half of the Prep
The Centenary committee stresses
the fact that all donations, large or
E50 Jones, Barry Alfred Champion E54 Beer, Anthony John E55 Slatem, Alan Robert E59 van Rooyen, Peter John E61 Gordon, Douglas Kennedy
E50 Morris, Peter E54 Botha, Donald Norman E55 Stiles, B J E60 Cloete, Marvin Hugo E61 McCausland, David culminating in a dinner on and High Schools’ teaching staff with small, are gratefully received as finan-
E50 Stemmett, Quentin E54 Fairbrother, Richard E56 Fife, Rory Hoyle E60 Cox, Peter E61 Reid, Donald S 20 November 2009, the 100th the remainder paid by parents though cial circumstances will differ.
E50 Wakelin, John James Rigby E54 Johnson, Barry C E56 Luyt, G John G E60 During, Ernest E61 Sandler, Julian
E51 Halkett, Peter A C E54 Margo, Roger H E56 McKenzie, Walter E60 Mackintosh, Kenneth Ewen E61 Smith, Nigel Bedford anniversary of the Union. school fees. Parents are also respon- Donations from those listed below
E51 Hewland, Roger Jack E54 Starling, Allan Henry George E56 Morris, Michael L E60 McLachlan, Frank E61 Thomson, Eric John To ensure that Rondebosch main- sible for approximately 97% of the have all been received before the news-
E51 Matson, Beverley Charles E54 Summers, George P E56 Tooke, Arthur (Archie) E60 Millard, Philip Stanley E61 Watkins, Kenneth Thomas
E51 Nielsen, Jorn E54 Taylor, Colin E57 de Wet, Jacobus Petrus E60 Schlosz, Kenneth Paul E61 Zoutendyk, Jan Bernardus tains its position as one of the leading two schools’ other operating costs and letter's printing deadline of 25 October.
E51 Rogers, Guy Vivian E55 Engel, Dennis Walter E57 Kock, Henri E60 van Meeteren, Albert Pieter E62 Bowley, Kenneth Charles schools of educational excellence the limited funds are therefore available for Further donations will be acknowl-
E52 Bruins, Arthur James E55 Hastie, Ian George E57 McIntosh, William Byron (Bill) E60 Watt, Peter Leslie E62 de Wet, John M
E52 Guy, Neil Raymond E55 Kennedy, John Riach E58 van Boxel, John Albert E60 Weidmann, Walter E62 Reed, Brian Stanley support of Old Boys is needed for stra- capital improvement projects. edged in the next newsletter.
E52 Hopley, Geoffrey John E55 Lancaster, Richard Barry E59 de Klerk, Joseph Adriaan E61 Barrett, Anthony Nigel
E53 Hugo, Joel Daniel E55 Lyall-Watson, Malcolm E59 Golding, Brian Samuel James E61 de Villiers, Benjamin G (Continued below on page 13)
- Anonymous E48 Green, Garth E57 Mostert, André E63 Le Roux, John E75 Myers, Neil
- Gauteng Subunion E48 Pepler, Ronald E57 Staniforth, John E63 Loveland, Rick E76 Henderson, Rae
tHe HONOUrs rOOM -
Staff
UK Subunion
Baard, Ivan
E49
E49
Manson-Kullin, Gerard
Moffat, Malcolm
E57
E57
Thorne, Mal
Wilkins, Royston
E63
E63
Murcott, Guy
Schreiber, Roy
E76
E76
Moodie, Keith
Nodder, Laurence
PleAse HelP us to update CHAIrs AND tABle Staff
Staff
Ilsey, Jeff
La Grange, Paul
E50
E50
Brown, Desmond
Hofmeyr, Jan
E58
E58
MacTavish, Dougal
Monk, Ron
E63
E63
Steyn, Chris
Wells, Eric
E77
E78
Segal, Hilton
Neckel, Kai
our records W e wonder how many Old Boys were present when the
Mears Centre was officially opened on 17 March 1982
E33
E37
Webb, Ronald
Myburgh, Ronald
E51
E51
Haynes, Neville
Leslie, John
E58
E58
Patterson, Ray
Skewes, Stephen
E64
E64
Barratt, Graham
Bernadt, Morris
E79
E80
Earl, Roland
Alder, Richard
T he Union is in the process of updating its records of E39 Bishton, Bon E51 Long, Desmond E58 Steel, Reginald E64 Buchner, Michael E80 Wendland, Wend
by Mrs E Marchand who cut the ribbons tied across the front E82 Leary, Andrew
the 6 600 Old Boys on our database. To assist us we E39 Robertson, Harold E51 Malan, Christo E58 Van den Berg, John E64 Dall, Peter
doors. Those present then gathered upstairs in the brand new E42 Jager, Matthew E51 McGregor, Hamish E58 Van den Ende, Jan E64 Grubb, Christopher E83 Lendrum, Ian
would be pleased if you would provided us with the Honours Room where Mr W A Clarke, former headmaster E42 Sharpley, Neville E51 Putterill, Martin E59 Fullaway, Tony E64 Setzen, Mark E83 Van der Merwe, Mark
following details: PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION! gave an address on the late Wally Mears before officially E42 Silberbauer, Dickinson E51 Vimpany, Ian E59 Van Zijl, Helm E64 Wilse-Samson, John E84 D’Arcy-Evans, Andrew
(Email addresses, in particular, should be printed if handwritten, as a E43 Bieber, Peter E52 Leary, Michael E60 Andrew, Ken E65 Currie, Tony E84 Sharpley, Michael
declaring the Mears Centre open.
scrawled email address is very difficult to read.) E43 Botha, Ian E53 Goldberg, John E60 De Villiers, Michael E65 Fryback, Dennis E85 Joubert, Paul
And in the room are some handsome items of furniture
E43 Mulligan, Terence E53 Pearson, Donald E60 Duckitt, Mark E65 Plane, Ian E86 E1986 group
Surname ...............................................................................................................................
including the blackwood large boardroom table and 16 E43 Pulker, Antony E54 Allsopp, Tony E60 Kohn, Richard E65 Smuts-Muller, David E86 Jennings, James
chairs. The chairs were fully subscribed by the Johannesburg E44 Craig, Cecil E54 Eriksson, Sven E60 Steyn, Richard E65 Waters, Adrian E86 Perrott, Don
First names (not initials) .......................................................................................... Subunion (4), Karoo Subunion, two chairs by Keith Wilson E44 Hill, David E54 Harwood, Peter E61 Blyth, David E66 Johnston, Robert E87 Sperling, Victor
(Underline name by which you prefer to be known if not your first name) in memory of his parents Mr and Mrs A J H Wilson; Bertie E44 Melck, Desmond E54 Lockyer, Eddie E62 Glover, Tom E66 Ketteringham, Richard E88 Gast, Stuart
van der Merwe, Carleton Lloyd, Alan Alexander, Cecil Craig, E44 Silberbauer, Dickin E54 Penberthy, Owen E62 Kooy, Nico E66 Riese, Phillip E88 Kotze, John
E-year .....................................................................................................................................
E90 Moore, Michael
E45 Benjamin, Alfred E55 Groenewald, John E62 Krige, Peter E67 Michelsen, Olav
Klippie Melck in memory of Rijk Melck; Ian Russell, Peter
Standard and year of leaving school ............................................................. E45 Hoskings, Eric E55 Ince, Spike E62 Latham, Peter E68 Faure, Chris E90 Scott, Hilton
Matchett in memory of his father Percy, John McGahey and E45 Pienaar, Jack E55 Lucke, David E62 Lee, Edmund E68 Hoek, Gerrard E93 Charton, Ryan
(If leaving before matric)
Jumbo Wilson. Inscribed plaques are on each chair. E45 Van Zyl, Keith E56 Broekhuysen, Jim E62 Malherbe, Anthony E69 Ismay, Andrew E94 Whittle, Clement
Are you ex-staff? .............................. E46 Chapman, Keith E56 Delpierre, Michel E62 Melck, Deon E70 Richards, Ross E98 Ludick, Ernst
E46 Davison, Peter E56 Malherbe, Willie E62 Patrick, Lawrence E71 McSweeney, Terry 2000 Licina, Jared
Years of teaching at Rondebosch ..................................................................... E46 Enslin, Chris E57 Franks, Nigel E63 Duckitt, Geoff E72 Rand, Peter 2000 Martin, Paul
Were you a boarder? .................... replacement Of E46
E48
Van der Walt, Rijks
Bouchier, Ian
E57
E57
Gold, Neil
King, Brian
E63
E63
Ferguson, Bruce
Kritzinger, Neil
E73
E75
Champanis, Evangelos
Churchman, Duncan
Postal address .................................................................................................................. Glass table top
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T he Union committee is most grateful to Roy Schreiber and
Lindsay Kennedy, both E63, of West Cape Safety Glass
tHANKs tO CONtrIBUtOrs T he committee thanks all those who have contributed
to the Old Boys’ Union.
......................................................................... Postal code .......................................
who have replaced the glass which provides protection for the
Telephone - home .............................................................................................. boardroom table in the Honours Room. About 15 years ago (Continued from page 12) E67 Lacey, Bryan E71 Lembke, Kai E74 Reid, John Gilbertson E77 Welch, Gavin Bruce
E67 Milligan, Bruce J E71 Nicholson, Denis Gerald E74 Zondagh, Michael Paul E77 Wells, Peter David
they provided the original glass top which unfortunately E62 Simon, Derek John Kenneth E68 Bundy, Clive Vickers E71 Pentz, Martin D E75 Albertyn, Christopher Michael E78 Botha, Stephen Phillip
Telephone - work ..............................................................................................
was damaged. E63 Crawford, Ian E68 Falconer, John Douglas E71 Pienaar, Leslie John E75 Armstrong, Neil Alexander E78 Brown, Bruce
E63 de Jongh, Johan Nicolas E68 Herholdt, Frank Barnard E71 Sank, Anthony Charles E75 Bassett, Stephen Townley E78 Edmunds, Peter Mark
Fax - home .............................................................................................. E63 Gibb, Peter J S E68 Hopkins, Charles John E71 Stevens, Keith Douglas E75 Pitt, Michael David E78 Fleming, Paul Alexander
E63 Mundy, Christopher E68 Loebenberg, Peter A E71 Versfeld, Peter Alexander W E75 Rainier-Pope, Garth Hilton E78 Gillow, Michael Searle
Fax - work .............................................................................................. E63 Price, David G E68 Mason, Eric York E71 Weeden, Christopher Clive E76 Barclay, Bryan Peter E78 Henriksen, Gavin Anthony
rondebosch memorabilia and gifts E63
E64
Smith, Eric Stuart
de Villiers, Peter Alan
E68
E68
Owen, David Charles
Rose-Innes, Barry J
E72
E72
Ahrens, Ian Louis
Eiserman, John
E76
E76
Bloomberg, Robert
Butler, Peter Eric
E78
E78
Hilarides, Willi Henri
Ingram, Christopher Charles R
Cell phone ..............................................................................................
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E64 Fraser, Michael James Earle E68 Smit, Jacobus Stephanus E72 Elsworth, Christopher Parry E76 Davies, Hugh C E78 Lewis, Michael Campbell Mark
he Rondebosch E64 Meyer, Robert Volkert E69 Dorrington, John Kenneth E72 Peel, Derrick John E76 de Goede, David E78 Martley, John Dion
Email .......................................................................................................................................
School Shop stocks E64 Paynter, Richard Bruce de C E69 Roux, Jacques Charl E72 Sessions, Richard Theodore G E76 Edwards, Gary Leonard E78 Phillips, Ian James
E65 Barker, Richard Donovan E69 Shortt-Smith, Michael Charles E72 Thomson, Kelvin E76 Fabian, Grant Patrick E78 Shepherd, Paul Quentin Robert
Occupation ......................................................................................................................... a variety of Rondebosch E65 Crampton, Christopher Roy G E69 Stewart, Bruce William E73 Baard, André E76 Horn, Uli E78 Starck, Brian
branded items such as E65 Davison, Trevor Leigh E70 Armstrong, John Clifford E73 Bourhill, John Harold E76 Ketteringham, Grant Robert E78 Steyn, Raymond Thomas
Extra-mural interests/hobbies .............................................................................. E65 de Kock, Matthys Michael E70 Connan, Jonathan Hugh E73 Britton, Robert Charles E76 Norval, Simon Hector E78 Wilkin, Michael Peter
pens, glasses, key rings, E65 Graham, Robert David E70 Cooper, Billy E73 Chegwidden, Graham S R E76 Phillips, Gary Evan E79 Bank, Leslie-John
umbrellas, clothing, hip E65 Johnson, Trevor Saunders E70 Couldridge, Nicholas William R E73 Haddow, Gordon R E76 Theron, Adrian Louw E79 Brown, Kevin Kingsley
....................................................................................................................................................... E65 Louw, Robert Alexander E70 de Villiers, Thomas Robert E73 McInroy, Robert Edward E77 Cloete, Gary E79 de Wet, Johannes Jacobus Meyer
flasks, mugs and folders. The shop is located below the front E65 Shulman, Clive Barry E70 Grieve, Hugh Barry E73 Morris, Douglas Brian E77 Fourie, Ian Charles Neil E79 Grier, Murray John
Sporting interests ..........................................................................................................
entrance to the High School and is open Monday to Thursday E65 Sohn, Richard Andrew E70 Macdonald, Donald Ewen E73 Roos, David Hofmeyr E77 Keeton, Mark Ross E79 Joffe, Lawrence Ross
E65 Wilson, Peter E B E70 Parkyn, Geoffrey Nigel E73 Schmitt, Johannes Frederick E77 Omsky, Alan Mark E79 Kemp, Arthur Thomas
This information can be posted to the from 07h30 to 11h00 and 14h00 to 17h00, Fridays 07h30 to 11h00 E66 Middleton, Ian D E70 Pope, Christopher Francis E73 Solomon, Stewart Hugh E77 Politis, Spiro E79 Kemp, Arthur Benjamin
E66 Piccolo, Peter E70 Rawlings, Arnel E73 Wicht, David Frederick E77 Robinson, Ian Malcolm E79 Kling, Neill Kenneth
Rondebosch Old Boys’ Union at and 13h00 to 17h00 and on Saturdays from 10h00 to 12h00. E66 Rycroft, Eric Brian E70 Vink, Robert Peter Joseph E73 Willoughby, Guy Buchan E77 Salomon, David I E79 Reynolds, Edgar Mervyn
25 Lochiel Road, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa It is closed during school holidays and on public holidays. E66 Smith, Hugh Alexander E71 Abernethy, Graeme E74 Buchanan, Duncan Roderick E77 Sauerborn, Marc Georg E79 Rogers, Mark William
E66 Thomas, Patrick Whitley E71 Gillespie, Graham S E74 Crisp, Patrick George E77 Scoble, Martin Norman E79 Stuart, Peter Grant
or faxed to: +27 (0)21 686-1897 or Old Boys’ Union ties may be obtained from the Union’s office - E66 Torr, Chris S W E71 Gross, Harold Leonard E74 Grieve, Keith James E77 Shagom, Howard Joshua E79 Thompson, Andrew Roy
emailed to: obu@rondebosch.com call 021 686-1897 or email obu@rondebosch.com E67 Gie, Ken E71 Johnston, Anthony Edward M E74 Katzen, Barry E77 Smith, Paul Bryce E79 Turnbull, Robert Ashley
pAgE 12 pAgE 13
P AUL JACOBUS ROUX (E38) died
Centenary rBHs PreFeCts
Obituaries D
in Stellenbosch on 11 May 2007.
OUGLAS ALEXANDER SCOTT
(E43) died on 15 May 2007 aged
Challenge FOr 2008
82 in Rivonia. A ndrew Wright of the class of 1986
R BHS 2007/8 Head Prefect is
A UBREY MATTHEWS, one of wine farmer of note. He is survived 62 years, Veronique, five children, 15 on awright@medikredit.co.za says
Niel Naude (right) and Nicholas
R OGER GEORGE SMITH (E42) of that he has managed to get about 12 of
Rondebosch’s oldest Old Boys, by his wife Thea, son Alexander and grandchildren and seven great grand- Groom is the Deputy Head Prefect.
Constantia died on 17 September his year as a group to donate towards
died on 30 July at the age of 96. daughters Elaine and Sharon and children.
2007. the Centenary appeal. He challenges the THE OTHER PREFECTS ARE:
Aubrey left Rondebosch in 1927 and their families.
was a very loyal and supportive Old
Boy. He was for many decades a regu-
M ARK GANTEN-BEIN died in
September 2007 after suffering
D ENNIS LE SAR (E39) died during
August 2007.
D ICK STEEN-NIELSSEN died
on 12 September 2007. He was
rest of E86 to donate and join the group
donation?
Naasir Bassier
Nicholas Bester
James Lightbody
Lethu Matshaka
lar at the annual Old Boys’ Union
dinner and, although he had planned
to again attend this year, poor health
a heart attack. He leaves his brothers
Guy (E66). Their brother Peter (E69)
C OLONEL DENZIL LOVELAND
(E36) of Pinelands died on 7 June
2007. He was the former Honorary
the widower of the late Carol, father
of Sven and Sarah, grandfather of
enrolment at
Junaid Buffkins
Josh Carew
Christopher Colli
Keketso
Moletshane
Christopher
died in 2005. Caroline and Nicholas. Sven said that
prevented him from joining his fel- Colonel and President of the has fond memories of the school. rondebosch Boys’ Justin de Kock Nussey
low Old Boys. During 2001 Aubrey
officially opened the refurbished Prep JOHN BERTRAM HYLAND (E54)
died on 13 June 2007 in Kleinmond.
He leaves his wife Janet and family.
Regimental Association of the Cape
Town Highlanders, the regiment he
served for 67 years. He leaves his wife B RUCE TAYLOR (E71) of Hout Bay
died tragically on 30 May 2007.
Prep or High
Jason Ker-Fox Jethro Valentin
School Hall. Aubrey also played in the
annual Rondebosch versus Bishops Bobby, sons Peter and Richard, both He is survived by his wife Michelle, schools in 2009
Old Boys Walker Cup Golf Challenge
well into his eighties. His dedication
O TTO LUDWIG KOSSAR (former
Staff) died 28 June 2007 at
George. He had established the Grace
E1963, and daughters Rosemary and
Noreen and their families.
son Shane and daughter Kayleigh.
His brothers Gary, Mark and Roger all
O ld Boys and other parents who
want to apply for their sons to
to Rondebosch will be sadly missed. attended Rondebosch.
P
Fellowship, a ministry to the poor, in ERCY ARNOLD MCKENZIE (E53) enter Rondebosch Boys’ High should
He leaves his daughter Diana, grand- Submitted by David Jackson (E71) contact the school on 021 686-3987 or
Sedgefield in 1992. died in Durban on 11 October
O
sons Andrew and Stephen Morkel WEN WILLIAMS (E42) died in on email infoline@rondebosch.com for
2006. He leaves his wife Margie and
(both E85) and granddaughter Lana
Morkel. N C KRONE of the Twee Jonge
Gezellen wine estate in Tulbagh
brother, Walter (E56). Cape Town in July 2007. The
Union thanks Derek Wilson, Tonight
information and to obtain the applica-
tion forms. The forms are also available
F ORMER CHIEF JUSTICE
MICHAEL CORBETT (E39) died
died as the result of a fall on 28 July
2007. The Krone family farm founded
in 1710 was put on the map in the
C EDRIC MULLER (E41) died on 15
August 2007 at Mossel Bay aged
82. He had farmed in the area since
Bureau Chief of the Argus and an
RBHS Old Boy for the following
on www.rondebosch.com.
• The closing date for applications for
Grade 8 2009 is 20 March 2008.
in Cape Town on 16 September 2007. excerpts from his report. “He was
1950s when he became the first win- leaving school and was the eldest of the first editor of the Cape Argus • The closing date for applications
Tributes appear elsewhere in the
emaker in the southern hemisphere to three brothers, the others being John Tonight and one of the greatest char- for 2009 for both Little Bosch
newsletter.
ferment white wine grapes in refrig- and Edris, both deceased. All were acters I have ever met. He was much (for the year in which a boy turns 6)
C LAUDE JOSEPH AGNEW (E41) of
Howick, Natal died on 5 May 2007.
erated tanks. The French made him
Commandeur d’Honneur in 1971 for
boarders at RBHS. Cedric had been
involved in activities of the Sub-Union
admired as a critic and his reviews
of restaurants, theatre and film were
and for Rondebosch Boys’ Prep School
(for the year in which a boy turns 7)
Old Boys
this achievement. After his education in the area. is also 20 March 2008. Application scholarship
P HILIP BURMAN (E41) of Gauteng followed avidly. Apart from being the
at RBHS he completed a BSc in viticul- forms are available from RBPS on
J T
died on 7 February 2007. OHN ANDREW NIXON (E47) of ultimate culture vulture, Owen loved he Nan Mears Scholarship is award-
ture at Stellenbosch University where food and had the constitution of an 021 686-4635.
Hillcrest, Natal died on 3 September ed every three to four years alter-
B RAND FAURE (E56) of the farm
Vergenoegd in Faure died on 10
June 2007 after suffering a heart attack
he played for the first teams in rugby
and cricket. He played a major role in
restoring Tulbagh after the earthquake
2007 after a long illness. He remained
interested in his old school and
ox. He was a devoted Francophile and
made annual pilgrimages to France. A
It should be noted that the Old Boys’
Union is not involved with applications
for enrolment at RBPS or RBHS or the
nately to a former pupil of St Stithians
College and a Rondebosch Old Boy.
enjoyed receiving correspondence devout Catholic, he also wrote a week- The scholarship is for postgraduate
at his Pringle Bay home. He was a of 1969. He is survived by his wife of boarding houses.
from the Union. Alan Wright (E44) ly column for the Southern Cross and study in the humanities, the arts or law
of Parktown North used to visit him boasted about never having missed a at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
before John moved to Natal and they deadline in 24 years. He acquired an
MA in English at UCT and wanted to
Can You sing? It will be available to a Rondebosch Old
shared many happy hours discussing Boy during 2008 or 2009. Old Boys who
DAVID ORR (E95) writes that having
the old days. John and his wife Dawn continue studying but was offered the may be interested in applying for this
recently been appointed Director of
celebrated their 50th wedding anni- job of assistant editor on the Pretoria scholarship should contact the Old Boys’
Music at St George’s Cathedral, he
versary in February this year. News at 28. He missed Cape Town so Union to obtain further information.
is looking for singers for the various
took a lesser post on the Cape Times The closing date for applications will be
B ERNARD PENTON (E49) died in choirs. It occurred to him that there may
before joining the Cape Argus. He is advertised in the Enews.
Cape Town during July 2007. He be quite a few Rondebosch old boys
survived by his son Lance in Australia living in Cape Town, who might be
leaves his brother Oswald. and his daughter Marie-Theresé in interested in belonging to a choir. Donations to
E DWIN LOUIS RITCHIE (E52) died France.“ His email address is:
on 11 February 2006 at Plettenberg davido@sgcathedral.co.za the Union are
Bay where he had retired with his
wife Margaret. They celebrated their tax deductible
The Union offers its reMINDer
H
golden wedding anniversary before ave you made your donation to
sincere sympathy
T
his death. Their son Mark, who went he Union would like to remind all the Rondebosch Centenary Fund?
to all Old Boys,
to RBHS, is a GP in Wales and their Old Boys that we send out a regular Remember that your donation to the
their families and friends
daughter Cherie lives in Indiana, USA. electronic newsletter, Enews, and those Union may be claimed as a deduction
who have been bereaved
At the memorial service for NC Krone were (left to right) Butch Deuchar, Athol McLean, They have one grandson, Dane, son who have not submitted their emails to from your South African taxable income
in recent months.
Nicky Krone, son of NC; Charlie Latham and Roy McCallum. of Mark. the OBU are missing out on up to date subject to certain limitations. An official
news items. The OBU email address is tax certificate will be provided to you.
obu@rondebosch.com See the insert as to how to make your donation.
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Sport Are you receiving the Enews?
T he Rondebosch Old Boys’ Union is updating its
database with the email addresses of all Old Boys.
Old Boys who are not receiving the Union’s regular Enews
are asked to please forward their name, Eyear and email
address to: obu@rondebosch.com
DerBY DAY
A book titled ‘Derby Day’ is currently being researched and
written on rugby in South Africa’s traditional schools.
A chronological history for each school will be recorded, with
complementary anecdotes and contributions to encapsulate
the schools’ rugby spirit and traditions.
Much of the history has been captured already but the
authors are hoping that any Old Boys who may have rugby-
related anecdotes to share, whether interesting or humorous,
would pen and send their thoughts, to offer further insight
into the traditions and memories that complement the formal
BOsCH rUGBY DINNer history. There are no rigid boundaries to the desired contribu-
Former Springbok Schalk Burger was the guest speaker at the Bosch tions. It is not only thoughts on first team games that are being
Rugby Supporters’ Club dinner on the eve of the Rugby World Cup. sought, nor is it date specific (past thoughts are as valuable
The MC for the evening was Gavin Cowley. Pictured above from as recent thoughts). Any interesting or humorous thought on
left are the Rondebosch First XV coach Shaun Povey, Schalk Burger a school tradition; a moment before or during a big derby; a
and Ziyaad Fredericks who was awarded the Tickey de Jager / Ian team, season, or coach etc. would be much appreciated. Suffice
McCallum trophy for the most improved player in the First XV. to say, whatever remains a memoir of your school days and
The club also hosted various informal functions, a golf day and the traditions and spirit of the derby day, is desired.
a wine festival which was attended by more than 350 parents, Please send any anecdotes to Justin Nurse at:
Old Boys and other Rondebosch supporters. justin@laughitoff.co.za referencing your full name, years you
attended the school and the date/year of the specific anecdote.
sPOrts DAYs tO DIArIse
sCHOOl tOUrs
T he annual RBPS and RBHS athletics championships will
held on 14 and 15 February. The triangular athletics will
be hosted by Bishops on Wednesday 5 March. The annual Old B oth the Prep and High Schools are planning various sports
tours during 2008. Details will be carried in the Enews
Boys vs the school boys summers sports will be on Wednesday and Old Boys in the areas where the boys will be playing are
12 March. Any Old Boys interesting in participating in the encouraged to support the Rondebosch teams. The highly
cricket, tennis and water polo matches should contact the acclaimed Rondebosch Concert and Jazz band will also be
Union on 021 686-1897 or at obu@rondebosch.com going on tour along the Garden Route during March 2008.
The band recently performed at the Springboks Rugby World
Cup victory celebration breakfast in Newlands and was
featured on live television.
OlD BOYs wINter sPOrts
The traditional Old Boys versus school boys hockey, rugby and squash matches were played on 31 July. Pictured below are the Old Boys and
school first team players after the match which the school boys won 35-27. The winter sports day has become very popular with five rugby
matches being played and more Old Boys wanting to participate. The Union is accordingly considering revising the way Old Boys teams are
compiled. Details will be carried in the Enews.
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Rondebosch Old Boys’ Union Centenary Fund Appeal Old Boys’ Union Centenary Project
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Please return this form to the rondebosch old Boys’ Union he Prep and High School Governing Bodies have identified various strategic projects for implementation over the next four
Po Box 731 rondebosch 7701, South africa or fax +27 (0)21 686-1897 years. Some of the expenditure will be financed from parents’ fund raising activities and school fees, but further substantial
Pu blic Be ne f it O rg a nis a t io n re fe re nce n umb er 930014204 donations are required. The amounts shown below are not the estimated full cost of the projects, but the Old Boys’ Union’s target
contributions from donations to be made by Old Boys – a total of R10 million.
1 My dETAils
Title: ______ First name: _________________ Surname: ___________________________________ E year: _______ staff Housing Biology laboratories
Postal address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Target contribution R500 000 (2007) Target contribution R500 000 (2008 & 2010)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ S even new housing units have been built on the
Rondebosch Boys’ schools Trust property next to the
existing maisonettes. The new units will enable both
T he existing biology laboratories are old and out dated
and out of keeping for a school which consistently
produces top science students. Two laboratories are to be
Telephone home: ______________________ work: _______________________ mobile: _________________________
schools to attract and retain key teaching staff to ensure refurbished and equipped.
Email address [please print clearly]: ________________________________________________________________________ Rondebosch’s continued educational excellence. One unit
has been sponsored by the Old Boys’ Union and has been
2 My dOnATiOn [Please mark your choice] named appropriately. Three further units are available for Design and technology Centre
naming rights at R500 000 each. Target contribution R1.5 million (2008)
I commit myself to making an annual donation in each of 2007, 2008 and 2009 of :
R100 R200 R300 R500
I prefer to make a single donation in respect of the three years:
R1000 R2000 R3000 Other amount: R/£/$/€ ______________
scholarship Fund
C hanges in the structure and makeup of the High
School’s curriculum have seen the introduction of
new subjects.
R500 R1000 R2000 R3000 R4000 Other amount: ______________ Target contribution R2 million • “TechnoloGy” is compulsory for all Grade 8 and 9
A
Due to exorbitant bank charges on scholarship fund to assist deserving students obtain pupils and a dedicated venue is required with workbenches
the clearing of foreign cheques we a Rondebosch education. and other work surfaces. The old Metalwork practical room
3 PAyMEnT OPTiOns suggest that Old Boys who live is to be refurbished for this purpose.
I enclose a cheque for ______________ in favour of Rondebosch Centenary Fund outside South Africa make use of the • “enGineerinG GraPhicS and deSiGn” which
I will deposit or transfer my donation directly into the following account:
credit card facility where possible. New swimming/waterpolo Pool broadly speaking replaces the drawing aspects of metalwork
Target contribution R1 million (2007) leads on to all disciplines within engineering, as well as
rondebosch centenary Fund
Standard Bank, rondebosch. account 270618961 Branch code 02 50 09 Swift code SBZaZaJJ
Should you want to make an annual donation by cheque or bank transfer, the Old Boys’ Union will assist you
W ater polo is popular and growing sport at Rondebosch
with some 250 boys in the High School playing match-
es every week. Rondebosch boys also excel in local, national
architecture, quantity surveying and building construction.
The modern approach is for drawing also to be done on
computers, requiring some computer capacity and a small
by sending a reminder to you during 2008 and 2009 and will again provide the bank details.
and international swimming gala and competitions. The basic workshop.
Please debit my credit card with a single donation of __________________________ new pool is an essential addition to the school’s facilities. • “deSiGn” is a popular subject at Rondebosch and a
Please debit my credit card with ________________ annually during the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 The old pool will continue to be used for practices and some venue is required. The subject is linked to careers such
with the same amount. Annual credit card contributions will be processed in March, June, September or december. matches. as advertising, web design, graphic design and clothing
Please mark your choice. (diners Club and American Express cards can unfortunately not be processed.) manufacture. The Art Department also needs a ceramics
My card number is: venue which includes a kiln and related facilities.
Astroturf To provide dedicated space for these specialized subjects,
Target contribution R2 million (2010) a new floor is to put above the current Metalwork rooms
Expiry date:
M M Y Y
Card No: H ockey is a popular and growing sport at Rondebosch
with RBHS being one of the top hockey playing schools
in the country. The Prep & High School boys share the
and will incorporate a computer room, a Design room and
a Ceramics room, toilets and office.
facilities at Western Province Cricket Club, but there is a
Last three digits on back of card:
need for a dedicated Rondebosch Astroturf. Old Boys’ Heritage Project
and Union Operating Costs fund
Prep school Projects Target contribution R1.5 million
Signature: ........................................................................................................................... Date ....................................................................................
Target contribution R1 million (2008)
A fund is to be established to help meet some of the
Union’s ongoing costs for the benefit of Old Boys and
Should you wish to make use of a debit order facility, please contact the Old Boys’ Union office. W ith building projects at the Prep School recently
completed, the focus is now on:
Rondebosch. Funds are also to be used to record and display
in a co-ordinated manner Rondebosch’s rich heritage.
Debit orders may unfortunately only be processed to South African bank accounts.
• in-claSSrooM TeachinG aidS, such as
4 inCOME TAx dEdUCTiOn
inter-active whiteboards, computers and other tools to Other Projects
improve curriculum delivery and to ensure that the Prep Other projects planned by Rondebosch include:
Donations for educational purposes are deductible from South African taxable income in terms of section 18A School continues to offer education standards second
• reFUrBiShMenT oF The MeMorial hall
to none.
of the Income Tax Act. Please post a tax certificate to me Yes I do not need a tax certificate • aUToMaTic irriGaTion oF all FieldS
• aFTercare FaciliTieS Changes in family dynamics • rePlaceMenT oF TracTorS
thank you for your support (more working mothers and single parent families) have
rondeBoSch old BoyS’ Union cenTenary resulted in aftercare facilities being needed to 18h00 each
PO Box 731 Rondebosch 7701, South Africa weekday which puts strain on Little Bosch’s facilities.
Tel: +27 (0)21 686-1897 • Fax: +27 (0)21 686-1897 • Email: obu@rondebosch.com • Website: www.rondebosch.com Two additional classrooms with associated storerooms and
chairman: John Benn • Patrons: Elgin Curry and Mike Reeler facilities are required.
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