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A warm welcome to our September 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 7th St John’s College Youth Speaking Festival took place on Saturday, 21 September, ahead of Heritage Day.

The Trinity term ended a season marked by long nights and crisp, cold mornings. It has been a busy and successful term for our students, and I invite you to join me in celebrating their achievements within these pages of College Life.

Habits of the Heart, founded by St John’s College in partnership with the Anglican Board of Education in Southern Africa, is set to return for its fourth year from 3 to 6 October.

Mrs Joyanne West delivered the keynote address at the inaugural St John’s Sixth Form Women’s Day Celebration Service in the Memorial Chapel, where she celebrated the enduring strength, resilience, and unity of women and paid tribute to the pioneering women who led the fight for freedom and equality in South Africa.

Our Old Johannian community gathered at the College on Saturday, 13 July, for our annual Gaudy Day, a cherished occasion to reminisce and celebrate our shared love for St John's.

The walkway past the “Boy with the Eagle” came alive with the thundering footsteps and spirited cheers of the annual College Dash. Traditionally held on the eve of Gaudy Day, this year's event circled the Deane Yates and Alan Wilcock Vulindlela buildings in a thrilling one-lap race. Each of the nine Houses sent forth its bravest sprinter to compete in this time-honoured event.

In celebration of Mandela Day and 30 Years of Democracy, St John’s College embraced the theme, "Combating poverty and inequality is in our hands".This special day highlights our shared responsibility to support our community and work towards a more equitable society.

St John's College is pleased to announce that Dr Rutledge Stephen (Steve) Boyes (Hill 1996) and Luke Potter (Nash 1995) are the recipients of this year's Golden Eagle Award.

The De Souza-Young Arts Fest, conceptualised by Joy de Souza and Wendy Young, held every two years, was originally envisioned as a day to celebrate the arts and encourage students to sign up for workshops and immerse themselves in new and creative activities. Today it is a day for students to pause and enthusiastically engage in something quite different.

We look forward to welcoming our Old Johannians back to St John's College for this year's Gaudy Day on Saturday, 13 July 2024, as we enjoy the usual programme of festivities and celebrate our shared love of St John's.

St John's College proudly presents the 7th annual Pink Derby Day against St Stithians Boys' College—a day of hockey and rugby fixtures in support of Pink Drive on Saturday, 22 June 2024.