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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.

The College and Sixth Form students and staff gathered in the Rene England Auditorium for a Youth Day Assembly on Friday, 13 June, to reflect on the legacy of the 1976 Soweto Uprising and its relevance today.

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.

A warm welcome to the May edition of St John's 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.

This April, our College hockey and tennis teams embarked on an unforgettable European tour, travelling through the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Over the course of 14 days, our boys were immersed in high-level international training, played competitive fixtures against top clubs, and experienced the rich culture and history of three European nations.

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.

We look forward to welcoming our Old Johannian community back to St John's College for Gaudy Day on Saturday, 7 June, to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate a shared love for St John’s.