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Vanessa Govender reflects on her first year as Deputy Head: Academics in the College, championing boys' education and preparing students for life beyond exams.

The staff of St John's College gathered in solidarity to support the declaration of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide as a National Disaster.

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.

This year, we bid farewell to Jane Lane, who retires as Headmistress of St John's Pre-Preparatory after 29 years at St John's. Her legacy lives on in the countless boys who carry forward the values of light, life, and love that she so beautifully embodied.

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.

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 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.

Nelson Mandela once said, "Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that generation." The speakers at the 8th Siyakhuluma Youth Speaking Festival on Wednesday, 24 September, fully embraced Madiba's words, celebrating both the voices of South African youth and Heritage Day.

As we celebrate Teacher's Day and Teacher Appreciation Month, St John's students express their gratitude to the entire school community—teachers, staff, and everyone who works behind the scenes to make our institution world-class. This is our collective thank you.

Welcome to the September 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.

Legendary cricket umpire, Harold “Dickie” Bird, passed away at his home in Yorkshire on 22 September 2025. One of the most respected umpires in cricket history, and recognised with an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 2012 for his contribution to cricket and charity. A little-known fact about Bird was that he coached at St John’s College between 1973 and 1976.