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Sazi Bongwe (Nash 2021) becomes the 23rd Old Johannian to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, joining a century-long tradition of St John's graduates who have gone on to make significant contributions to South African society and beyond.

Meet Noluthando Nkuna, our new Pre-Prep Headmistress, who rejoins us with leadership experience across diverse school contexts. She views parents as essential partners, teachers as superheroes, and every boy as gifted, ready to unwrap their talents at just the right time.

The Memorial Chapel was filled with students, staff, and Old Johannians during the College Mass this week as the St John's community came together for the annual Remembrance Day Mass, a time to honour those who gave their lives in times of conflict.

As we look ahead to 2026, when Dale Jackson will join us as the 17th Executive Head, let us introduce you more personally to the man who will lead our school into its next chapter — a man who chose St John's not once, but twice.

This year, we bid farewell to Jane Lane, who retires as Headmistress of St John's Pre-Preparatory after 29 years at St John's. Her legacy lives on in the countless boys who carry forward the values of light, life, and love that she so beautifully embodied.

The Memorial Chapel was filled with the Prep and College Academy students and their families for the St John’s Academy Prize Giving and Valedictory Mass on Thursday, 23 October 2025.

The Valedictory Mass for the Class of 2025 marked the end of their College careers, in a tradition that has marked the end of countless College careers before theirs.

St John's College hosted "Secrets and Surprises," an evening showcasing the final work of our Upper V Visual Arts students on Tuesday, 14 October. Estelle Potgieter, Head of Visual Arts, reflects on the exhibition's themes and what the students revealed through their exploration of doors, keys, and the space between knowing and not knowing.

The Tutu Youth Forum brought together students to discuss their role in building a better South Africa. From citizenship and education to technology and bridging city divides, young voices explored how to create real change.

Michael Van Heerden (Head of Fleming 2025) has been selected for the South African National High Performance Olympic Youth Swimming Training Squad.

The College hosted its annual Upper V Speech Day on 9 October 2025, marking the end of the academic year and the beginning of a new chapter for the Class of 2025.

Speech Day is our most cherished opportunity to celebrate the remarkable efforts and achievements of our students. While we honour the academic excellence that has defined their year of study, the day is about so much more than results.