Founders’ Day

Our Founders’ Week celebrates the rich history and tradition that is associated with the Wynberg Boys’ Schools ethos. It is also an opportunity to relive, recall, honour and display pride as we look back at what was and where we are today.

Our 182nd Founders’ Day was celebrated on Thursday, 25 August 2022, in the Arnold Lorie Hall. For the first time in over two years we were able to have an in person celebration. The Arnold Lorie hall was packed to capacity as it hosted Grade 3 to Grade 7 pupils as well as the Old Faithfuls who joined us at this auspicious occasion. Our invited guests were the Deputy Head Boy of WBHS: Linga Chigona, Tristan Munz (an Old Faithful) and Mr Chris Luman, Headmaster of Maritzburg College, an Old boy and past teacher of WBJS.

Our usual programme included the involvement of our Grade 7 boys. Our day started with the singing of the National Anthem during which time Samuel Felton raised the South African Flag and Jiyaad Khan raised the School Flag. At the end of the Flag Raising, Luniko Soci lit the Memorial candle. The Memorial candle was lit to honour those who are part of the Wynberg Family and who have passed on. A welcome message was delivered by Mr Rhode followed by a brief Wynberg history presented by Unays Salie. Our scripture reading is from Ecclesiasticus which was professionally and eloquently presented by Caleb Ford. Each member of the WBJS Prefect body verbally expressed their commitment and support against Gender Based Violence through a Pledge.

WBJS your home away from home is what we strive to achieve and Danyaal Essack and Tayo Adriaans rendered their version of “What Wynberg meant to them”. The spirit of Supera Moras echoed in each of their presentations. What pride and honour our boys displayed to be associated with WBJS. Mr Steward and Mr Poleman did us the honour of introducing our guest speakers.

Traditionally, the Head Boy of WBHS addresses the Junior School community but this year, the Deputy Head Boy, Linga Chigona, expressed sincerely what Wynberg has meant to him over the years and how it has shaped him into the gentleman he is today.

Tristan Munz gave us a riveting and heartwrenching story of his journey on the Wynberg Campus. He shared the highs, the lows, the good and the bad he had to experience over the years. He also encouraged the boys to never give up as it is what kept him on track to achieve the heights he has and ultimately be awarded prefectship. Tristan left many wiping their eyes as he spoke from the heart with sincerity and conviction.

“HE ALSO ENCOURAGED THE BOYS TO NEVER GIVE UP AS IT IS WHAT KEPT

HIM ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE THE HEIGHTS

HE HAS AND ULTIMATELY BE AWARDED

PREFECTSHIP.”

Our guest speaker, Mr Chris Luman, addressed our boys encouraging them to make use of every opportunity WBJS has to offer. He also addressed the boys and compiled a comparison of the WBJS back then to the WBJS now. His interesting talk made it possible for both him and the pupils to resonate and associate with many of the activities he mentioned.

Melokuhle Mandlakhe reminded all who were present of our 175th Founders’ Day ceremony. He alluded to the time capsule that was buried in the front quad. This time capsule is filled with items relevant to the pupils at the time. It also includes letters written by the Grade 1s to the pupils of the year 2040.

Our ceremony ended in the traditional manner by singing the school song. What a fitting way to end a ceremony with an orchestra playing and the harmonious sounds of young boys singing.

Mr G Rhode

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WBJS Flag Raising Ceremony

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WBJS Mini Rugby Founders’ Festival

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WBJS Old Boys’ Lunch WBJS Flag Raising Breakfast