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

St John's welcomed coaches from across the game for the inaugural Schools Basketball Coaches Conference, a first step toward shaping the future of school basketball together.

It is with deep sadness that St John’s College mourns the loss of one of its finest and most influential teachers, Mrs Sandy Frewen, who passed away on Monday, 29 June 2026.

St John's College looks forward to welcoming our Old Johannian community back for Gaudy Day on Saturday, 20 June 2026, as we face old rivals St Stithians Boys' College in our traditional Pink Derby.

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

One hundred years ago today, the War Memorial Chapel at St John's College was dedicated. Archivist, Dr Mike Boyd, tells the story of how it came to be, from Fr Eustace Hill's determination to build in stone during times of hardship, to a Chapel that stands today as both a monument to those who gave their lives and the spiritual heart of the College

At the end of Easter Term, the St John's community bid farewell to Prepartory Headmaster Lester Lalla, a leader defined by integrity, calm authority, and a deep passion for the education of boys. This tribute captures the man behind the role: thoughtful, principled, and genuinely loved by the community he served for nearly six years.

The 29th St John's Easter Rugby Festival, brought to you by Standard Bank, has come and gone, and it was one to remember featuring games that will stick in the memory, record crowds, and the added drama of night rugby on two of the three days.

Burger Field came alive as families and friends of St John's College gathered for the inaugural St John's College Parents' Association Family MusicFest, brought to you by Standard Bank Private.

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

Michael Mount Waldorf School beat the defending champions, SAHETI School has claimed the U15 title, and Maritzburg College has written its name into history as the first-ever winners of the newly introduced U19B section at the 2026 St John's College Basketball Tournament.

St John's College is proud to host the 2026 St John's College Basketball Tournament, brought to you by Standard Bank, in association with Busamed, from 19 to 22 February. Recognised as the biggest boys' school basketball tournament in Southern Africa, this four-day event will showcase top talent from across the region.