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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 St John’s College community mourns the passing of Alan Harry Wilcock, the 13th Headmaster of the College and a dedicated servant of education whose remarkable four-decade journey at St John’s shaped the lives of generations of Johannians.

St John's College is proud to welcome two new doctoral graduates to our academic community. We congratulate The Revd Dr Matthew Wright and Dr Michael Boyd on their recent doctoral achievements.

Welcome to the March 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 College proudly presents the 28th St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival from 17 to 21 April 2025—celebrating the best in schoolboy rugby. This is a unique opportunity for sponsors to align with this prestigious school rugby tradition and connect with a dedicated audience.

St John’s College commenced the year with the annual Community Mass on Burger Field, framed by the iconic northern facade of the school. The Right Revd Dr Steve Moreo, Bishop of Johannesburg, presided as Celebrant, continuing a much-loved tradition that sets the tone for the academic year.

Welcome to the November 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.

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."

On Sunday, 6 October, on the eve of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu's 93rd birthday, hundreds of students, parents, teachers, church leaders, and head of school embarked on the annual Tutu Memorial Walk.