News

St John's College is saddened to learn of the passing of David Matthews (Nash 1954). Southern Africa has lost a great pioneer in post-apartheid education.

There is no doubt that Easter Term 2024 has been very busy. It has been filled with ups and downs, successes and some sadnesses.

This latest edition of the Advancement Newsletter focuses on the first-ever St John’s College Giving Day, held over 36 hours from 9 to 10 November 2023. The results were truly remarkable, showing what can be achieved when a community of passionate supporters comes together with a united vision.

St John’s College welcomed Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (Nash 2006) as the special guest speaker at the 6th Hugh Lewin Human Rights Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, 26 March.

Our Reputation

A famous Rabbi once explained at a funeral that we have two names. The first is the name our parents call us, and our family and friends know us by that name. The second name we are known by is our reputation, and many people, even strangers, know us by that name.

St John’s College is proud to present the 27th St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival, brought to you by Standard Bank, on 28 and 30 March and 1 April 2024, a celebration of the best in schoolboy rugby.

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 made history as they emerged victorious in the inaugural Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Competition - an online chess tournament that has revolutionised school competitions by allowing teams to compete regardless of their geographical locations.

St John's College has concluded the highly anticipated 19th Basketball Tournament, brought to you by Standard Bank in association with Avis, an exceptional display of talent at the biggest boys’ school basketball tournament in Southern Africa.

GROBS has set the stage for the revelation of magnificent hidden talents, as well as jaw-dropping guest appearances that leave the audience speechless since the 1950s, and this year's edition was no different.

St John’s College Music Department hosted two internationally acclaimed musicians who presented masterclasses to our College musicians.

St John’s College hosted the 2023 Remove to LV Prize-Giving in the Rene England Auditorium on Friday, 2 February 2024, to honour the academic achievements of our students who excelled in 2023.

Congratulations to all our young men, not only those who received awards but everyone who did their very best last year.