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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jonathan "Jon" Tilley (Thomson 1951), who died peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.

The curtain has closed on the 28th St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival, brought to you by Standard Bank, after a thrilling weekend showcasing the best in schoolboy rugby, sportsmanship, and community spirit.

In a world increasingly defined by complex, borderless challenges, creating space for children to engage in meaningful dialogue with policymakers is not just visionary, it’s essential.

Welcome to the March edition of College Classifieds. The College Classifieds is our digital publication that offers the St John's community the opportunity to advertise their wares and services with fellow Johannians.

It is with great excitement that we welcome you to St John's College for the 2025 U15 Nomads Hockey Festival, one of South Africa's premier school hockey events, from 29 to 31 April.

It was with great pleasure that we welcomed Mr Wandile Mthiyane to deliver the keynote address at this year's Hugh Lewin Memorial Human Rights Lecture. Mr Mthiyane is an award-winning, world-renowned architect, Obama Leader, TEDx Fellow, and global social entrepreneur who has built his career on the belief that architecture is more than just buildings. It’s about creating homes, both physically and psychologically.

St John’s College proudly presents the 28th St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival from 17 to 21 April 2025—celebrating the best in schoolboy rugby. This is a unique opportunity for sponsors to align with this prestigious school rugby tradition and connect with a dedicated audience.

Welcome to the February edition of College Classifieds. The College Classifieds is our digital publication that offers the St John's community the opportunity to advertise their wares and services with fellow Johannians.

St John’s College is thrilled to present That’s Life, a fresh and contemporary musical revue that brings to life the essence of our students' experiences.

St John’s College recently celebrated the ongoing contribution of liturgical musicians and the 60th birthday of the Organ in the Memorial Chapel with two significant events.

The 118th Annual Inter-House Swimming Gala took place in the Aquatics Centre over three days — Monday, 27 January, Tuesday, 28 January, and Thursday, 30 January — bringing together our students from across the College and Sixth Form to show off their swimming talent and House spirit.

The highly anticipated 2025 St John’s College Basketball Tournament, brought to you by Standard Bank, has concluded after an action-packed four days filled with intense competition, energy, and unforgettable moments at the biggest boys’ school basketball tournament in Southern Africa.