We look forward to welcoming all our Old Johannians back to St John's College to join in the festivities of Gaudy Day on Saturday 8 July as we celebrate the 125 years of this fine institution.
The first gathering, known as Gaudy, fell on Ascension Day in 1912. The programme for the day has since then continued throughout the years, apparently with little change. Gaudy Day is an opportunity for all Old Johannians to celebrate a shared love for St John's and reminisce on days gone by.
| 08h00 | Welcome to St John's College Coffee and rusks. | David Quad |
| 08h00 | Art Exhibition An exhibition of the College, Preparatory and Pre-Preparatory art on display throughout the day. | The Cloisters |
| 08h30 | Old Johannian Mass Featuring the Old Johannian and College Choirs and the presentation of the prestigious Golden Eagle Award. | The Memorial Chapel |
| 09h45 | The Grand Opening and Blessing of the 125 Heritage Exhibition with The Visitor, The Right Revd Dr Steve Moreo, Bishop of Johannesburg, and featuring music by the College Ensemble and Pre-Prep Orchestra. A continental breakfast will be served. | The Rene England Auditorium |
| 10h00 | The Museum Take a wander through the Museum between 10h00 and 12h00, a treasure trove of St John's history and artefacts, including Hugh Lewin's (Nash 1956/Sixth Form 1957) prison diary. | The Museum |
| 10h00 | Hockey Staff XI vs St John's College 3rd XI | The newly refurbished Hockey Astro |
| 10h30 | Basketball Old Johannians vs St John's College 1st Team | Basketball Courts |
| Chess Old Johannians vs the St John's College 1st Team | David Quad | |
| Debating Old Johannians vs St John's College | Amphitheatre | |
| Football Old Johannian 1st XI vs St John's Prep 1st XI Old Academians 1st XI vs St John's College Academy 1st XI | Mitchell Field A Mitchell Field B | |
| Rowing Old Johannians vs St John's College 1st Team on Ergos | High Performance Gymnasium | |
| Squash Old Johannians vs St John's College 1st Team | The Barrow Squash Complex | |
| Tennis Old Johannians vs St John's College | Tennis Courts | |
| Water Polo Old Johannian Eagles vs St John's College 1st Team | The magnificent new Aquatics Centre | |
| 11h00 | A Guided Tour of St John's College A tour of the old and the new with our Custos | Departing from Pelican Quad |
| Adsum Tea A special tea for Old Johannians who matriculated before and up to the Class of 1978. | The Staff Common Room | |
| Hockey Old Johannian 2nd XI vs St John's College 2nd XI | The newly refurbished Hockey Astro | |
| Rugby Eton College 2nd XV vs St John's College 2nd XV | Burger field | |
| 12h00 | Hockey Old Johannian 1st XV vs St John's College 1st XV | The newly refurbished Hockey Astro |
| 12h15 | Rugby Eton College 1st XV vs St John's College 1st XV The conferring of the Peter Raney Trophy | Burger Field |
| 14h00 | Old Johannian Lunch A special lunch for our Old Johannian community. Pre-booking is essential. | Endean Field |
Refreshments will be sold at the Henry Bennett and Ronnie Grieveson Pavilions throughout the day.
The Bar on Burger will be open from 11h00.
Parking will be available on Rice and C and D Fields.
A regular shuttle service will operate between the Gate House Arch and Burger Field from 10h30 to 15h00
The School Shop has a superb range of memorabilia to view and purchase on Burger Field from 09h00 onwards.
The Johannian Club will be open throughout the day, and The Boars Head will be open from midday.