Vivaldi's Gloria
On the evenings of 9 and 10 July, 160 voices of the Chapel Choir, supported by an orchestra of 19 players, raised the roof with Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria.
On the evenings of 9 and 10 July, 160 voices of the Chapel Choir, supported by an orchestra of 19 players, raised the roof with Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hilton Stander, beloved husband, father, grandfather, schoolmaster, pastor, and friend to many.
You are invited to the 117th Annual General Meeting for the Old Johannian Association will be held on the 24th of June commencing at 18h00.
On Saturday, 7 June, St John's College welcomed back generations of Old Johannians for a reimagined Gaudy Day, a celebration rooted in heritage and community spirit, combining the celebration with the Derby Day against St Alban's College.
The Rene England Auditorium was filled with warmth and old friendships on Friday, 6 June, as the Old Johannian Association hosted its annual dinner on the eve of Gaudy Day with special guest speaker Andisa Ntsubane (Nash 1993)
In Michaelmas Term, we celebrated several milestones that highlight the spirit and success of our students and community. The Matric Class of 2024 completed their final exams on 25 November, with a heartfelt send-off from parents. Newly inducted School and House Prefects, led by Head of School Siza Gule, were recognised for their leadership, with special mention of the Heads of Service for their role in shaping the school culture.
The Old Johannian Association celebrates the outstanding achievements of the Matric Class of 2024 in the IEB examinations. With a 100% tertiary pass rate, 124 achieved Bachelor’s Degree passes, and the class earned 401 distinctions, averaging 3.2 distinctions per student.
As the holiday season approaches, it is with great pleasure that we share with you the latest edition of our cherished publication, The Old Johannian Newsletter.
St John’s College announces with great sadness the passing of our oldest Old Johannian. John David (Jack) Hadfield passed away early on Tuesday morning, 5 November 2024, eighty years after he had matriculated from the College.
On 17 October, St John's College proudly unveiled the Beyond 125 Donor Wall at a glittering event in the Rene England Auditorium. Mr Stuart Stuart West, Executive Headmaster, described the wall as a "rich tapestry serving as a visual testament to the generosity of our incredible community, reminding us that every contribution makes a difference."
It is with deep sadness that the sudden passing of John Wilder, an exemplary Old Johannian, is recorded. The St John’s College Community has lost a stalwart advocate for the cohesion and communication of Old Johannians in the cause of a better world, particularly in the United States of America.