The Memorial Chapel was filled with students, staff, and Old Johannians during the College Mass this week as the St John's community came together for the annual Remembrance Day Mass, a time to honour those who gave their lives in times of conflict.
As we look ahead to 2026, when Dale Jackson will join us as the 17th Executive Head, let us introduce you more personally to the man who will lead our school into its next chapter — a man who chose St John's not once, but twice.
The Valedictory Mass for the Class of 2025 marked the end of their College careers, in a tradition that has marked the end of countless College careers before theirs.
"Secrets and Surprises", the UV Art Exhibition, showcasing the year's work and final submissions, opened on Tuesday, 14 October.
The Tutu Youth Forum brought together students to discuss their role in building a better South Africa. From citizenship and education to technology and bridging city divides, young voices explored how to create real change.
Michael Van Heerden (Head of Fleming 2025) has been selected for the South African National High Performance Olympic Youth Swimming Training Squad.
The College hosted its annual Upper V Speech Day on 9 October 2025, marking the end of the academic year and the beginning of a new chapter for the Class of 2025.
Speech Day is our most cherished opportunity to celebrate the remarkable efforts and achievements of our students. While we honour the academic excellence that has defined their year of study, the day is about so much more than results.
The Tutu Memorial Walk, in honour of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, took place on Sunday, 12 October, as the Johannian community took a 7km pilgrimage through the streets of Johannesburg.
The 1st water polo team secured a dramatic victory at the SACS Tournament on Monday, defeating St David's Marist Inanda 11-10 in extra time to claim the prestigious title for the sixth time in the tournament's 40-year history.
The Rene England Auditorium came alive on Tuesday, 7 October, with music, laughter, and reflection as guests gathered for a Heart-to-Heart Conversation over dinner: an evening dedicated to asking what it truly means to be South African today.
The 21st St John's College Basketball Tournament, brought to you by Standard Bank, Southern Africa's largest boys' school basketball tournament, takes place from 19 to 22 February 2026 and offers various sponsorship packages that provide brands with high visibility and engagement with young athletes, families, and the basketball community.