WELCOME TO THE WBJS GREY SPORT & CULTURAL WEEKEND 2026
The strong bond with our brother school, Grey from Gqeberha, continues as we anticipate their arrival at Wynberg this coming weekend. The excitement of this occasion is shared among the boys, staff and parents across Wynberg Boys’ Junior School. This Grey Sport & Cultural weekend is about more than just the competition; it truly embodies the spirit of fair play, resilience and unity that characterise boys’ schools. A key highlight of this event is that every boy has the chance to experience the "tour/derby" atmosphere, unlike many fixtures where this opportunity is limited to the U13A squads. Thank you to our Sports and Cultural Departments at both Grey and Wynberg for their meticulous planning to ensure this complex logistical undertaking runs without a hitch. The seamless experience we hope you will enjoy is the culmination of months of dedicated behind-the-scenes effort. We are thankful to our parents who generously open their homes to host our guests and provide invaluable assistance. This event would not be possible without your support. Likewise, we appreciate the Grey families who extend their hospitality and care for our boys during our visits to Gqeberha.
We eagerly anticipate renewing existing friendships and forging new ones. While we will challenge each other to excel, let the ethos of good sportsmanship remain at the centre of all we do.
Supera Moras!
Mr Cedric Poleman
Headmaster
Wynberg Boys’ Junior School proudly acknowledges and thank our learners for embodying the Supera Moras spirit and representing the school with pride.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Wynberg families who are generously opening their homes to host the Grey Junior boys. Your hospitality truly reflects the heart of our community. Our appreciation goes to the Parent Association for their commitment and effort in ensuring our guests from Gqeberha experienced genuine Wynberg warmth.
To our media team photographers, thank you for so beautifully capturing the special moments and memories of the weekend. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, Suzuki Kenilworth, Vida E Caffe Kenilworth, and Rosy's Event Design & Decor for your generous contributions in making the Wynberg Grey Sport & Cultural Weekend such a memorable success. A special thank you to Suzuki Kenilworth for their valued sponsorship of the #WynbergMedia vehicle. To our dedicated staff, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your hard work and commitment in delivering an exceptional Grey Sports & Cultural Weekend 2026.
Mr Grantley Rhode Deputy Headmaster
WELCOME TO THE WBJS GREY SPORT & CULTURAL WEEKEND 2026
As we celebrate our school’s 185th year of existence this year, being able to host the annual Grey Sport and Cultural Weekend makes this austerefixtureincrediblyspecial.
I wish the best to all those involved in playing Chess matches. Remember, Chess is a game of strategy, so patience and perseverance are key. "Life is like Chess - sometimes, the most powerfulmoveisnotintaking,butinwaiting."-Anon
Mr Bruce Coomer
Head of Chess
We are excited to host Grey Junior at our Cross Country race this year! The races will take place at Wynberg Boys’ High School along the mountain biking track on Friday, 15 May, at 14h00. Races will start on the famous Hawthornden Field, and the course features a variety of twists and turns, offering a true Cross Country experience that will challenge and inspire all runners.
We wish our Cross Country boys the very best. Represent WBJS with pride, run with determination and enjoy the opportunity to compete alongside our Eastern Cape brothers. Supera Moras!
Miss
Amy Strybis
Headof CrossCountry
It is with immense excitement that we warmly welcome Grey Junior to our Astros, particularly in this special milestone year as we proudly celebrate our 185th anniversary. This highly anticipated weekend is a highlight on our calendar, part of a rich tradition and a fiercely proud rivalry between the two schools, an occasion that every Wynberg boy eagerly and enthusiastically looks forward to each year.
Over the weekend, teams from U10 to U13 will take to the Astro with great determination and spirit, competing across three outstanding astros: Wynberg Astros (1 & 2) and the Springfield Astro. The
atmosphere promises to be electric as players showcase their skill, teamwork, and passion for the game.
We wish all the teams the very best as they represent their schools with pride. Play hard, support one another, and most importantly, enjoy every moment. Let the games be played in great spirit; let hockey be the true winner, and may the weekend be filled with unforgettable experiences and lasting memories.
Mrs Carmen Bradford Headof Hockey
WELCOME TO THE WBJS GREY SPORT & CULTURAL WEEKEND 2026
The Music Department is delighted to be part of this year’s Grey Culture and Sporting programme, celebrating a meaningful and enriching collaboration between our two prestigious institutions. We look forward to welcoming Mr Etienne Mecloen and the Grey Concert Band to our campus, as it was at this very concert last year, where our new Head of Music was announced. This partnership provides a valuable platform for cultural exchange, fostering not only musical growth but also continued camaraderie and mutual respect among our music learners. It is also an opportunity for the boys to be exposed to different styles of music and teaching across provinces.
A highlight of the weekend will be the combined concert, which will be held in the Arnold Lorie Hall at 17h00 on Friday, 15 May 2026. The concert will end with two combined pieces, with both bands performing together on stage. This event promises to showcase the talent, discipline, and passion of our young musicians as they come together in a spirit of unity through music. We encourage all our parents, guardians and members of our school community to attend and support this special concert. It is through such collaborations that we continue to build a vibrant and inspiring musical culture, one that extends beyond our own campus and into the broader educational community.
Dr Grant Snyman Head of Music
Hosting the Grey Weekend is always a highlight on the school calendar and this year is even more special as we celebrate our 185th anniversary. The competition between the two schools on the rugby field is getting tighter each year, and we envision even greater competition in 2026. I would like to wish all the boys playing during the weekend the best of luck.
Go out there and give it your all. Take this opportunity to showcase the talent you have been given to the best of your ability. To the parents on the sideline, please spectate in a manner that allows the
Mr Marc Sabatta Head of Rugby boys to play their game without feeling pressured or anxious to disappoint anyone. At the end of the day, this is just a game!
Welcoming our visiting team for the squash fixture is always a highlight of the school calendar, and this year is particularly meaningful as we celebrate our 185th anniversary. The level of competition between the two schools continues to improve each year, and we look forward to more exciting contests in 2026.
To all the boys taking part in the weekend, I wish you the very best. Use this opportunity to demonstrate your talent and perform to the very best of your ability.
Mrs Kym James Head of Squash
WELCOME TO THE WBJS GREY SPORT & CULTURAL WEEKEND 2026
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posts so we can celebrate alongside you. If you are capturing any part of the weekend and would like to contribute, we’d love toreceiveyourphotographs.Kindlysendbatches throughtogrey@wbjs.org.za.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Emergency Contact
The temperatures in Cape Town in May are usually low andcan range between 14°C and 20°C. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poorweather.
We recommend that you engage a WBJS Staff member if there is any emergency during the weekend. For emergencies regarding any hosting/departure/arrival arrangements, please call 021 762 5707
Parking
Please take note of the parking facilities over the weekend, we wouldlike to request that all spectators be mindful of our neighbours’ driveways:
Thursday (hosting): Townley - Johnson (C-field)
Friday: Simon van der Stel Primary parking
Saturday: WGHS, Simon van der Stel Primary parking
Dress Code
Chess: Boys must please wear full winter school uniform when attending their matches
Cross Country: The Cross Country boys participating must please meet punctually on the WBHS Hawthornden Field dressed in their white shorts, school socks, athletic vests or navy PT t-shirt and running shoes.
Hockey: Boys must wear the WBJS hockey shirt and navy blue tech shorts with WBJS sports socks They will also need to wear shin pads and a gum guard for the matches
Music: Full Winter School’s Uniform
Rugby: All rugby matches will be played barefoot on Saturday morning. Boys are to be wearing their white rugby shorts with blue & white striped WBJS rugby jerseys
Squash: White with blue collar shirt, navy blue tech shorts, sport socks and nonmarking soled shoes.
All in Wynberg (All boys spectating):
Throughout the weekend, we would like to encourage all WBJS learners (Gr 1Gr 7) to come out and support their peers and be a part of the weekend's festivities Any learner coming to support should be dressed appropriately, in either their WBJS school tracksuit or full winter uniform Boys attending over the weekend should ensure they are behaving in a way that best portrays their school and falls in line with the Code of Conduct.
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WBJS GREY SPORT & CULTURAL WEEKEND 2026 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Activity Time Venue
Arrival 15h00 Front Quad
Hosting 15h00 - 16h00 Front Quad
Chess Match 16h00 Library
Band Rehearsal 16h30 - 18h00 Arnold Lorie Hall
Band and Chess Hosting18h00 Front Quad
Friday, 15 May 2026
Arrival: GREY & WBJS07h15
WBJS, Springfield Junior School, Astro
U12C/13C Bus Departure 07h45 Springfield Astro
Hockey Matches 08h30 - 12h00
WBJS, Springfield Astro See Fixtures
Squash 09h00 Bill Bowden Courts, WBHS
Cross Country 14h00 - 16h00
WBHS Mountain Biking Track
Band Arrival 16h00 Arnold Lorie Hall
WBJS & Grey Concert (Friday)17h00 - 18h05 Arnold Lorie Hall
Hockey WBHS First Team 18h15 Wynberg Campus of Schools Astro
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Rugby Fixtures
08h00 - 13h30
WBJS Fields - See Fixtures
Rugby WBHS First Team15h30 WBHS
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Hosting/Departure 06h15 - 07h00
Hosted boys to be dropped off in Aliwal Road for Departure
HOCKEY
CROSS COUNTRY
Event Guidelines
All coaches and athletes please be at the event by 13h45 in order to start the first race at 14h00.
Participants are to wear their school Cross Country uniform. Running shoes are compulsory. First Aid will be on site.
There will be water at the end of the race but we encourage participants to bring along their own water bottle and refreshments.
Parking
Limited parking is available inside of Wynberg Boys’ High School. Alternative parking is available on the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Fields, entrance off Cavan Road. From there you will need to walk up Cavan Road and enter via the Alexander Road Entrance to Wynberg Boys’ High School. Allow for traffic time as the surrounding areas can often be very congested with traffic.
Tuckshop
There will be no tuckshop.
Spectator Guidelines
Please stay behind the demarcated areas. Please respect all event marshals on duty.
Thank You’s
A heartfelt thank you to all our visiting Grey staff members, coaches and parents for your support of these special occasions. Thank you to our Wynberg Boys’ Junior School Parents for all your support throughout our season. Thank you to Wynberg Boys’ High School for allowing us to utilise your beautiful grounds. A special word of thanks goes to the Wynberg Boys’ Junior School staff and support team for their dedication and hard work in making today possible.
RACE TIMES: 14H00 - 15H30 FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
U10 - 3 KM
U11 - 3 KM
U12 - 3 KM
U13 - 3 KM
Hawthornden Field, Wynberg Boys’ High School FOR THE MAP CLICK HERE
WBJS GREY CONCERT PROGRAMME
Concert Band : GREY JUNIOR
Conducted by Mr Etienne Mecloen
FAME by M Gore, arr. V Lopez
FREEFALL! by D Shaffer
Rogue Protocol by E Graham
We are Young by N Ruess, A Dost, J Antonoff & J Bhasker, arr. by M Story
Fireworks by R Standridge
Concert Band : WBJS
Conducted by Dr Grant Snyman
ALARM by R Strandridge
African Spirit Dance by J O'Reilly
Dragon Run by C Bernotas
Happy by P Williams, arr. M Sweeney
Jazz Band : WBJS
Conducted by Ms Jessica van der Merwe
The Upsweep by A Baylock
Mr. Magic by R MacDonald and W Salter, arr. R Holmes
Mass Concert Band Combined Items
Conducted by Dr Grant Snyman and Mr Etienne Mecloen
Above and Beyond by J Swearingen
Take Me Home, Country Roads by J Denver, arr. M Conaway
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