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Issue No12 - November 2008 |
You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don't do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett - CEO of Berkshire Hathaway; ranked byForbes as the richest man in the world during the first half of 2008 |
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And so another incredibly busy and successful and (on the whole) enjoyable year draws to an end - all exams have been written, the Grade 10s and the staff have returned safely from the Epic (a detailed report will be published in the first edition of BishopsBlue in 2009), reports are being written, the Prep has had its prize-giving and preparations for the College prize-giving are being completed. We bid farewell to several stalwart members of staff and look forward to welcoming their replacements, as well as the newly-appointed Headmaster of the College, Vernon Wood.
Geoff Kieswetter (Editor)
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Farewell to Several Stalwarts |
As the academic year draws to a close, so do the Bishops careers of four stalwarts in Shirley Lamb, Martin Coomer, Barbara Swart and Trevor van Niekerk. [Read more] |
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A Service for the Matric Class of 2008 |
After the hurt and controversy of the events leading to the cancellation of the Valedictory Service, and after several weeks of hard talking and apologies, some form of closure was needed for the matric class of 2008, and this was achieved at a wonderful service on Friday 21 November. [Read more] |
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The Gray House K4K Charity Relay |
For the third year, the Gray House Kids4Kids Charity Relay attracted great support and a quite substantial amount was raised for the House's adopted charity, "Little Angels". [Read more] |
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From the Pulpit |
Three talks by members of staff that were sure to have struck a chord for many in chapel on these days. Dave Ledwidge and Mervin Walsh spoke on the theme of making choices, which Richard Haigh elaborated on the concept of body, mind AND spirit. [Read more] |
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