The Bishops

The number two thousand and twenty-one is not an even number and it is also not a prime number as it has four factors, namely 1; 43; 47; 2021 and therefore it is a composite number. So, there is nothing distinct about the number two thousand and twenty-one. However, the year 2021, the year that was, was indeed a unique year.

2021 tested and honed our flexibility and adaptability skills. The annual Grade 8 Camp took place on campus, and due to Covid-19, for the very first time ever, the year started with online tutor and academic lessons. As soon as we returned to on-campus lessons, mentors and mentees were introduced but disappointingly, this programme was not as successful this year due to Covid-19 protocols. Soon, we were all so engrossed in academics, sport and cultural activities that we barely noticed the days rolling into weeks. At times check-ins had to be done via WhatsApp, Awards Assemblies were held with some grades attending in person and other grades watching online. I am so proud of our tutors and boys in The Bishops who took the digital and sound challenges in their stride! At least this year we were able to have a few guards of honour for our top achievers in The Bishops House.

Like last year, we could not have all the usual inter-house competitions in 2021, but we were able to complete a few, such as Swimming; Basketball; Athletics; Soccer; Music; Shrove Tuesday pancake race; Graffiti; Marist Run; Cross Country and Junior Tennis. All of us in The Bishops are celebrating that we performed well in many of these competitions. The Bishops boys went all out to win the Owen Simms Cup. Gents, congratulations - the way you gave your finest, has made us proud! Well-done to everyone who participated and gave their best in any House activity this past year. Finally, a sincere thanks to all The Bishops boys who raise their hand whenever assistance is required in the many areas of school life.

Lasting memories were made every time boys received well-deserved awards. Every award received is a cause for celebration and all in The Bishops House are incredibly proud of these awards winners. Although I am unable to mention all their names here, I would like to proudly mention the boys who were awarded their General Honours blazer, namely Joshua Dacre; Daniel FerrimanElse; Connor Greyling; Brian Hudson; Connor Human; Jordan Nunes; Nkoliseko Nyubuse; Neo Phihlela and Matthew Rathbone. In addition, the following Champagnat Medallists were announced: Daniel Ferriman-Else; Joshua Dacre; Connor Human; Jordan Nunes and Matthew Rathbone. We are very proud of you all - congratulations!

The annual House Dinner was held in the Champagnat Hall and to comply with Covid-19 regulations, only Grade 12s and The Bishops tutors attended along with a few members of the Old Boys’ Association. Since last year, The House Dinner and the Rite of Passage event has become a shared function. It was truly special to welcome the following Old Boys at our House Dinner: Nkosinathi Ngcobo (Prefect OB 2017); Baraka Bukanga (Sibling OB 2020); Andrew Cawood (Sibling OB 2018); Michael Coetzee (Sibling OB 2016); Abhay Haripaul (Sibling OB 2020); Gcobile Nyubuse (Sibling OB 2016); Luke Rathbone (Sibling OB 2017) and Adrian Rathbone (Sibling OB 2015). The food was tasty and the company even better when the Grade 12s were inducted into The Old Boys’ Association. Mrs Ellis, Mrs Bechus, and their helpful team decorated the Champagnat Hall beautifully. Prizes were awarded to the Top 10 academics in The

Grade 8T

Back row: Christopher Jack, Erik Arwidi, John-John Bukanga, Muhluri Malabie, Soham Gokul, Kallen Pick, Christos Stefanakis, Jared Stern, Robi Gramigna, Panayioti Hajichristoforou, Gcobani Ndadana, Brendan Hope 2nd row: Armaan Manack, Michael Henderson, Tao Volkwyn, Wellington Nkosinathi Sibande, Jonah Till, Nicholas Abraham, Levashan Dorasamy, Brett Bulger, Tumelo Phukubye, Morwaswi Mello, Luke May, Morteza Manack, Ethan Greenstein Front row: Jonathan Wentworth, Hayden Thomas, Liam McFadden, Samuel Hlapa-Brown, Mr M Chonco, Mrs C Baker, Austin Mutooni, Mrs B Marais, Mr A Mengi Yengo, Matteo Scarcella, Nicholas Venizelos, Tsaone Ntlhokwa, Stefanos Hajichristoforous

Bishops and boys who did not receive a single detention throughout their 5 years in the College. A huge thank you to all for your attendance and your assistance in making it a thoroughly enjoyable House event.

At the beginning of the year, we welcomed Mr Gareth Brown into The Bishops as he took up his role as Deputy Head of House: The Bishops. I would like to extend my thanks to Mr Brown for his positive energy, enthusiasm and support throughout the year. His presence was felt in The Bishops! I believe that Mr Brown and I made a formidable team. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Mr Brown and I wish him every success in his new role as House Director of Jude. Congratulations to our new Prefects of 2022: Colby Skirving (Head of House: The Bishops); Alexander Rohana; Daniel Leicher; James Wilmot; Njabulo Twala and Ashley Madonsela (Head of House: Jude). As of the middle of the third term, half of The Bishops House moved to Jude House due to growing numbers.

Joshua Dacre (Head of House 2021); Daniel Ferriman (Deputy Head Prefect 2021); Brian Hudson and Jordan Nunes: your efforts and guidance have left the House in a better space as The Bishops’ boys benefited from your strong leadership skills. You are all good examples of what it means to live our Marist values - you are sportsmen, gentlemen and scholars. I would also like to express

Grade 9T

Back row: D’Andre Mushonga, Matthew Crawford, Mark Hudson, Daniel Rebelo, Kurt Leenstra, William Hayton, Tahin Patel, Jordan Klopper, Edward Bailey, Theo Dreyer, Oliver Botha, Simphiwe Zindela, Jaiden Schmid 2nd row: Thaseen Rose-Reddiar, Dylan Botha, Andreas Yiallouris, Gabriel Till, Dhruv Sharma, Teegen Rossini, Oluchi Chicalia, Siyabonga Nkomo, Ratanang Malema, Niklaus Jooste, Samuel Kobus, Michael Jack, Thapelo Phukubye Front row: Tadiwa Mutasa, Connor Mackenzie, Phemelo Ratlhagane, Jared Collison, Uthmaan Mohomed, Mr I Rickelton, Mrs V Ellis, Mr S Rose-Reddiar, Noah De Agrela, Jonathan Penumala, Ethan Epstein, Keanu De Andrade, Ryan Andrews

Grade 10T

Back row: Cameron Gebhardt, Joshua McAdam, Luzinguluami Mgcina, Anton Arwidi, Matthew Kahwa, Isaac Amadasun, Cullen Greyling, Christopher Marcjanek, Mark Ireland, Joshua Chambers 2nd row: Senamile Shabangu, Mpumelelo Madonsela, Jehanzeb Hashmi, James Plagis, Andy Schaafsma, Tristan Duarte, Richard Hao, Mateo Von Cziffra-Bergs, Jayden Jagga, Weston Davis, Tshenolo Motshumi, David Lamb, Lambros Maouris Front row: Sacha Costa, Cullen Holland, Kaleb Gasela, Thomas Charter, Zeno Costa, Mr S Fry, Mr M Mkonza, Mr K Malope, Thubelihle Thanjekwayo, Liam Byrne, Muliti Sathekge, Paolantonio Mariano, Jordan Gamsy

my gratitude to The Bishops Matriculants of 2021 who contributed to the success of The Bishops House this year. Moreover, I am convinced that your final matric examination results will make everyone proud.

Finally, I would like to thank all The Bishops tutors for their incredible commitment and the limitless care and concern shown for our boys. Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Mrs Ellis and Mr Fry as they will be leaving St David’s at the end of the year. We will miss them but wish them all the best for the future.

To all boys and staff of The Bishops, 2021 has certainly been a memorable year because you were an exceptional team. To all the boys of The Bishops: I am eternally grateful for having had the opportunity to get to know you on a different level. We are the House of Gentlemen and my wish for you is that you will always strive to be the best gentleman you can be. Thank you for all the treasured memories, the good ones and the not-sogood ones! After a 5-year tenure as Head of House: The Bishops, I know that you will continue to flourish under the Directorship of Mr Mathew Schneider.

Long live The Bishops - The House of Gentlemen!

Mrs L Nagy

The Bishops Head of House

Grade 11T

Back row: Daniel Leicher, Masana Mkhabele, Ashley Madonsela, Andrew Slater, Joshua Du Toit, Winston Bailey, Keagan Galvao, Colby Skirving, Timothy Young, Fuze Ngcobo, Layola Mehlomakulu 2nd row: Matthew Hubbard, Luke Badenhorst, Dite Mohapi, Andrew Bowden, Njabulo Twala, Unathi Shongwe, James Wilmot, Chase Worthington, Yashvardhan Raghuvanshi, Adrian Botha, Mark Muzembe Front row: Yash Desai, Ryan Du Chenne, Alexander Bone, Ethan Batista, Alexander Rohana, Mr F Gilardi, Mrs A Mohabir, Mr S Skea, Caylim Strachan, Gareth Rohana, Dhrumil Vallabhjee, Adam Jack, Uthmaan Jabaar

Grade 12T

Back row: Neo Phihlela, Kian Kinnear, Connor Human, Massimo Araujo, Kabir Misri, James Sheridan, Matthew Rathbone, Sanskar Sharma 2nd row: Thashael Naidoo, Amani Bukanga, Inaam Moosa, Oliver Leenstra, Joshua Dacre, Daniel Ferriman, Nathan Berlin, Jordan Nunes, Matthew Cawood, Tyler Van Niekerk, Brian Hudson, Jay Lee Shih Front row: Oqalile Tshetshe, Neil Heyneke, Demetri Yiallouris, Rob Schaafsma, Jonathan Van Reenen, Mr C Hansell, Ms T Bechus, Mr S Ramsurwaj, Nkoliseko Nyubuse, Nicholas Lutz, Mangaliso Nkosi, Keshav Haripaul, Connor Greyling

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