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St John's College lowers the St George flag
Since time immemorial, the St George flag has been flown from the College Clock Tower on Fridays. This morning, during a dignified ceremony observed by the College community, the St George flag was lowered for the last time.
St John's Prep visits Soweto
An excited bunch of boys and staff from St John's Prep boarded buses to Soweto early on 11 June as part of their Youth Day celebrations.
Thomas Mahlomotja farewell
Thomas Mahlomotja has been a familiar friendly face to many Johannians over the years. Thomas joined The Johannian Club from the Sandton Sun back in 1991 and took up his position behind the bar in The Boar’s Head.
Breaking ground for the new Prep building
The St John’s Prep boys, staff and honoured guests attended the “groundbreaking” ceremony of the new Prep building this morning, an exciting state-of-the-art facility that will serve the Johannian Community for years to come.
Obituary: Mr Bob Bell (Thomson 1945 | Sixth Form 1946)
Mr Bob Bell (OJ, 1945, Thomson; Sixth Form, 1946), St John’s College’s oldest living rugby captain, has passed away at the age of 91.
Obituary: Mrs Kim Macfarlane
Elizabeth Camilla Macfarlane (Kim, Kimmy, Timmie), beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 years on 4 April 2019 in Sherwood House, Kenilworth, Cape Town.
Obituary: Mr Norman McFarland
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Norman McFarland yesterday afternoon. “Legend” is a horribly overused word, but Norman was a truly great schoolmaster who had a profound and lasting influence, not only on the young men that he taught but also on so many of his colleagues.
St John's College announces new Executive Head
St John's College is proud to announce the appointment of Mr Stuart West as the new Executive Headmaster who will pick up the reins in January 2020.
St John's College partners with Sicelo Academy
The Sicelo Hockey Development Academy was started by Mr Nic Dube in 2010, bringing a brand new sport to an underprivileged area with the hope to uplift the youth in a struggling community with little to no sporting facilities.
Mr Reginald Nkosi visits the Prep
As part of Anti-Racism Week, St John's Prep was privileged to have Mr Reginald Nkosi speak to our boys about the three years he spent as a political prisoner on Robben Island during the 80s.
The 24th St John's College Easter Rugby Festival
Join St John's College for the 24th edition of the St John's College Easter Rugby Festival, proudly sponsored by Standard Bank.