As St John’s College settles into the rhythm of the new term, the addresses delivered at assembly by our Executive Headmaster and Head of School offer complementary perspectives on what it means to thrive in our community.
Trinity Term 2025 has been one of celebration, remembrance, and outstanding achievement. It is a time when the rhythm of College life is both reflective and vibrant, and this edition of College Life captures many of the moments that made this term so memorable.
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.
St John’s College presents the Battle of the Bands — the inaugural Prep and College Contemporary Live Music Competition. Featuring five Prep bands, five College bands, and three special guest performances, this promises to be an exciting showcase of live contemporary music.
A warm welcome to our July edition of the St John’s College Classifieds. The College Classifieds is our digital publication that offers our community the opportunity to advertise to our Johannians.
The students, staff and some parents at St John’s College gathered on Burger Field for 67 minutes to mark Mandela Day 2025, creating a striking image of Nelson Mandela using more than 8 000 donated cans of food.
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)
The 2025 Golden Eagle Award is presented to Dr James Ridley, whose remarkable six-decade journey from St John’s College to international academic distinction and community service embodies the values of intellectual excellence, humility, and quiet leadership.
As we prepare to celebrate Gaudy Day, our Head of School, Siza Gule, reflects on what it means to be a true Johannian. In this powerful and personal message to the College, he speaks to the values that unite us — perseverance, precision, and purpose — and reminds us of the stories that shape our shared identity across generations.
The success of our students at this year's Festival of Excellence in Dramatic Arts tells a story that goes beyond individual achievements. It speaks to what happens when we truly trust young people with creative ownership.