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

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 12:2

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

The Trinity Term edition of CollegeLife celebrates the busyness of a busy term overflowing with events, activities and achievements.

The Johannian Community is saddened to learn of the passing of John Stuart Kane-Berman (Head of Alston 1963).

St John’s Prep hosted their annual Polar Bear Swim, taking to the icy waters of Long Walk Pool to help raise funds for the completion of the new Aquatics Centre, raising enough money to get Stuart West, Executive Headmaster at St John's College, and Lester Lalla, Preparatory Headmaster into the freezing water.

South Africa was sad to learn of the passing of well-known film and entertainment critic and print and broadcast journalist Barry Ronge. Barry was renowned for being bravely outspoken and was internationally respected for his wit and intellect. What is less widely known is that Barry taught English and Afrikaans at St John’s College from 1969 to 1971.

St John's College and the Old Johannian Association are proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Golden Eagle Award that was conferred to three deserving Old Johannians on Gaudy Day in recognition and celebration of the extraordinary impact they have made in South Africa and internationally.

It was wonderful welcoming our Old Johannians and greater community back to St John’s for Gaudy Day after two Covid years.

How a “Half” inspired the “Whole” ... the story of the origin of the St John's College First Rugby Team “Half” Jersey.

Sihle Simelane (UV Fleming) addressed his peers at a youth-led assembly as part of our Youth Month celebrations. 5fm's #5Breakfast was there to broadcast his message live to South Africa.

The Winter Sports season drew to a close this past weekend as we hosted crosstown rivals St Stithians College for the annual #PinkDerby.