St John's College hosted "Secrets and Surprises," an evening showcasing the final work of our Upper V Visual Arts students on Tuesday, 14 October. Estelle Potgieter, Head of Visual Arts, reflects on the exhibition's themes and what the students revealed through their exploration of doors, keys, and the space between knowing and not knowing.
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.
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.
The Memorial Chapel was filled with a quiet sense of reverence on Thursday, 2 October, as the St John's College community gathered to welcome The Most Reverend Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town. I