The year 2025 has emerged as a pivotal moment for the global blue economy. With growing recognition of the ocean’s vital role as a source of oxygen, food security, climate regulation, and economic opportunity, momentum is building to address decades of underinvestment in ocean health.
St John’s College presents the Battle of the Bands — the inaugural Prep and College Contemporary Live Music Competition. Featuring five Prep bands, five College bands, and three special guest performances, this promises to be an exciting showcase of live contemporary music.
The Odgers Cup football match between our Servest Ground Staff XI and the Prep School Staff XI provided an afternoon filled with spirit and community on Friday, 1 August.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hilton Stander, beloved husband, father, grandfather, schoolmaster, pastor, and friend to many.
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.
Cheyenne Paxton (Fleming 2022) has made remarkable strides in the world of debating since leaving St John’s College. Although Cheyenne only began debating in matric, the experience provided a springboard for a journey that has quickly reached international heights.
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.
Anthony Pearce (Clayton 1975) had an unconventional path to becoming a published author. After matriculating from St John’s College, he studied commerce at the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg, qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte & Co, worked briefly in the United States, and then emigrated to Australia in 1986.
Greg Nottingham (Fleming 2006) stood at the conductor’s podium in the NASREC dome, preparing to lead a 20-piece orchestra through the UEFA Champions League anthem.
Professor Reena das Nair (Runge 1999), who completed her Cambridge A Levels at St John’s Sixth Form in 1999, has recently co-edited a significant new publication that’s gaining attention in economic circles across Africa and beyond.
Melvyn Lubega (Head of School 2007) has recently assumed a new role as Head of the Digital Services Unit in the Presidency. In this new position, he leads the coordination and implementation of digital transformation efforts across government to make public services more accessible, efficient, and citizen-focused.
In 2011 I was already retired and my wife, Maria, took voluntary redundancy after a big health scare. So we had time on our hands. What to do? Ride our motorbikes, off-road, around Africa, that’s what!