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VISIT THE NEW OSA WEBSITE
www.oldstithian.org
OSA OFFICE : Tel : +27 11 024 0706 Fax : +27 86 511 9883 P O Box 327, Cramerview, 2060, Gauteng, South Africa [email protected] www.oldstithian.org
ONE & ALL CLUB & HIGHER GROUND RESTAURANT Tel : +27 11 024 3433 / 6360 Map to the One & All Club [email protected] www.highergroundrestaurant.com
Old Stithian Association
St Stithians Old Girls
St Stithians Old Boys
PG CONTENTS
2 Message from the OSA Chair
3 Upcoming Events / Reunion Contacts
4 1st Reunion – Matrics 2013
5 Old Stithian News
6-7 Crusaders Sport
7 OSA Draw
8 Overseas Contacts
9-10 Letters of Mr E M (Monty) Harris
11-12 OSA Development Project
13 Higher Ground Restaurant
14 Saints Guest Lodge
15 Easter Festival / Major Production
16-17 St Stithians College News
OLD STITHIAN NEWSLETTER February 2014
OLD STITHIAN ASSOCIATION
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Message from the OSA Chair
Dear Old Stithians
It has been a manic start to the year, and I am sure you have felt it too.
With the New Year well on the way, a lot is happening at the OSA. From the planning of the Easter Festival
which is well underway (Pg 15), to the details related to our development project being finalised, and
everything in between. Once again we sent a team down to the Cape Town Tens Tournament, and although
they did not win the division, they had a lot of fun in the process and represented us like we knew they
would. I want to thank Christian Ashcroft and the team for all the work they put in and for being our team
again this year.
The Higher Ground continues to be a hive of activity with more and more people visiting us on a weekly
basis. We continue to get great reviews in the press and we are slowly becoming a sought-after venue in
Gauteng. Remember, as a Life Member of the Alumni, you get to use the facility without having to pay
venue hire fees, for the best view in Jo’burg.
My team is continuing their work on upgrading the membership value and we will finally have the
membership cards ready for collection in the next couple of weeks. It has been a journey of trial and error so
far in finding the right solution, but I believe we are there. So look out for the mail detailing the
membership cards and when they can be collected.
With all this going on, we have launched the new OSA website www.oldstithian.org which will at first look
better, but as the year goes on, watch out for additions of some great new services which we will be putting
in place.
I know I have been talking about this for a long time now, but as we grow, we need more and more people
to get involved in one way or another. We have taken on the development adjacent to Higher Ground and
we will need your help in making this vision a reality. Our plan is to build a new Pavilion to service the
Wayne Joubert field as well as the new field, which we will be grassing, irrigating and lighting, to create an
amazing environment for sports, family and relaxation for all. In saying that, no project runs itself, nor does
it pay for itself. We will be looking to raise funds through a number of events this year and will also be
looking for people to help us with project management, supplies, or just time in the development of our
home (Pg 11-12). If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please let me
know and we can have a cup of coffee. I know that we will get this done and I know that we will get it done
“One and All”.
I hope to see you at the next OSA draw on 27 February 2014 (Pg 7).
Until we meet at the Higher Ground.
Regards
Shaun Edmeston
Chair
Old Stithian Association
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Chapel – 1958/59
“This photo was rescued from an old slide that was about to be
thrown away. It was probably taken by my father who did quite
a lot of slide photography in those days. 'Those days' are
probably my first two years at St Stithians (1958-59) because by
my Matric year (1961) the Science Block to the right of the
chapel was already in use, and in my Std 9 year the building
operations were evident. The house of Mr Wally Mears', the
founding Headmaster, is among the trees in the distance on the
right. I was always aware of the Cornish connections of the
school and the Cornish origins of the Founders, but recently
that connection was made even more plain to me. I saw the
crest of Cornwall and it is very similar to the old boys' badge,
with the gold coins grouped in the middle (round the edge of the
school badge). The Cornish motto underneath is, of course,
"One and All".”
Neville Richardson (1961)
Reunions - Contacts :
Boys’ College Class of 1964
Gavin Arnott
[email protected]
082 442 7361
Boys College Class of 1984
Gary Elmes
[email protected]
Boys’ College Class of 1994
Liam Graham
[email protected]
Boys’ College Class of 2004
Duncan McMeekin
[email protected]
2014 Diary
27 February 2014
OSA Draw
One & All Club
6-8pm
17-21 April 2014
Easter Sports Festival
www.saintsfestival.com
7 June 2014
Founders’ Day
Service
09h00
7 June 2014
OSA AGM
11h30
t.b.c.
19 September 2014
OSA Dinner
One & All Club
19h00
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New matric 2013 Life Members’ Cocktail Party
Shaun Edmeston, OSA Chair, addressing the matrics of 2013
Bianca Biehler, Christina Botes, Michelle Knowles & Emily Makhlouf
Angelique Smith, Mandy Tucker, Nick Panourgias, Justin Suzor, Robin Butler, Megan
Leighton, CJ Lazarus, Lara Stockigt, Ryan Schultze, Paolo Kirsten, Angela Webb,
Ceri Scott
Stephanie de Jong, Meegan Roux, Colin Campher, Darragh Meaker, Mitchell
Livingstone, Sam Peddie, Nick Hern, Lebo Latakgomo, Wade Den, Jaison Naidoo
front : Thebi Longwe
A Cocktail party was held
on 16 January 2013 for the
new OSA Life Members of
the Class of 2013 at the
One & All Club. Shaun
Edmeston, OSA Chair,
officially welcomed them
as new members to their
first reunion and to the One
& All Club, which will be
their home from now on.
He also congratulated them
on their excellent matric
results. He reminded them
that they will be able to
open their time capsules at
their 20th
reunion in 2023.
Dr Tim Nuttall, Rector of
St Stithians College, asked
the Class of 2013 to be the
ambassadors of St
Stithians College as they
pursue their dreams and he
wished them well on their
journey.
Russell Harvey (OSA
Marketing Portfolio) asked
the Class of 2013 to help
promote the OSA at their
respective Universities and
to let him know if they
want to get involved and
be the liaison for their
year.
Anyone else who is
interested to be the contact
person for their matric
year, can also contact
Russell Harvey on [email protected]
We wish the Class of 2013
everything of the best as
they venture into the next
phase of their lives.
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Crusaders Sport
Running Club :
Old Stithian News
The first South African to serve as General Secretary of the World Methodist Council, Bishop Ivan
Abrahams, father to Jody (2006) and Michael (2008), delivered the sermon at the memorial service for
Nelson Mandela and the FNB stadium.
Congratulations to :
St Stithians College had 5 students from 2007 graduate as medical doctors - Lindy Trollip, Gabi Joffre,
Ashleigh Alford, Rimon du Plessis and Alexi Nicola.
Andrew Sprenger (2002) and Jenna Hussey who got married on 7 December 2013.
Congratulations to the following Old Stithian parents :
Claire & Edward Shelver (1989) on the birth of their daughter, Lily Claire, on 26 November 2013.
Sandra & Andrew Lucas (2000) on the birth of their daughter, Lylah Kristen, on 7 December 2013.
Rolf and Bronwyn Stromsoe (nee Moir 1997) on the birth of their third son, Ben Rolf, on 19 January 2014.
Condolences
Please keep the following Saints families in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved
ones :
Our concolences go the family of Nelson Mandela, including his grandson, Zwelabo Mandela (2010) who
attended St Stithians Boys College. His great granddaughter, Zenani Mandela, died in 2010 at the age of
13 in a car accident while in St Stithians Girls’ Prep.
Jurie Erwee (2012) Catherine, Elizabeth and Father Jurie, on the death of their mom and wife, Henriette, on
2 January 2014.
2013 Reunion Photos
Old Stithians 1953-1957
Class of 1963 Reunion
Class of 1973 Reunion
Class of 2003 Reunion
Class of 1988 – 25 year Reunion
OSA Annual Dinner
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Crusaders Sport :
Crusaders Running Club
With effect from January 2014, the St Stithians Crusaders Running Club
will pair up with the Johannesburg branch of Born 2 Run Athletics Club (or
Born 2 Run AC). Born 2 Run AC is a newly launched national athletics
club with branches based in Bryanston, Soweto, Durban, East London and
Cape Town. In aligning itself with Born 2 Run AC, the Crusaders Running
Club hopes to offer its members access to the benefits of joining a large
and national running club supported by sponsors PUMA, Futurelife, GU
Energy, Sporty Skirts and BOOM Rollers.
Born 2 Run AC is led by a young and enthusiastic team of runners who aim
to inspire all levels of athletes to progress from strength to strength.
Whether you are joining a running club for the first time, are aiming for a
fast (or your first) half or full marathon, or are getting ready to train for the
Comrades Marathon, Born 2 Run AC offers its members access to the
training, dietary, biokinetic and psychological tools they need to move
from good to great!
Members of Born 2 Run AC will benefit from a 20% discount on all kit,
athletic and fashion apparel sold at PUMA retail stores and will be able to
make full use of numerous group training sessions held during the week.
The club will also assist with seconding at big races such as Comrades and
Two Oceans. Personalised coaching and training programs are available
on request, while easy to use training guides for your first 5k, 10k, 21k,
42k, Two Oceans and Comrades are available through the club website.
The following club runs will be held on a weekly basis:
Tuesday: Group Run (10-12k), Hobart Shopping Centre, 5am
Tuesday: Group Hill Work or Speed Session (60 min), Hobart
Shopping Centre, 5am
Wednesday: Time Trial (5k), Higher Ground, 6pm
Friday: Group Run (10-12k), Hobart Shopping Centre, 5am
Saturday: Bryanston parkrun (5k), Riverside Shopping Centre,
8am (register online at www.parkrun.co.za)
Discounted membership to Born 2 Run AC will be available to all St
Stithians’ Alumni and current members of the Crusaders Running Club.
The annual club fees payable to Born 2 Run AC will be R350. A Born 2
Run AC club vest may be purchased for R240 and a club peak for R120.
To view the kit and further information about Born 2 Run AC, please visit
www.born2runac.co.za. To register with the club, get in touch with Ann
and David Ashworth on [email protected] or 0712759776 /
0722497806.
Let's get running!
Crusaders Sport Secretary
Angela Merola
+27 833811291
[email protected]
Contact Persons for Crusaders
Sporting Codes :
Football Angela Merola
[email protected]
Cricket Rod Anley
[email protected]
Diving Justine Heydra
[email protected]
Flyfishing Chris Williams
[email protected]
Hockey Carren Smith
[email protected]
Mini-Hockey Carrin Richter
[email protected]
Swimming Lee Reeves [email protected]
Rugby
Christian Ashcroft
[email protected]
Running Club Ann and David Ashworth
[email protected]
+27 712759776 / +27 722497806
Waterpolo Marc Lax
[email protected]
Cycling Andrew Barclay
[email protected]
Basketball Darron Tehini
[email protected]
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Crusaders 10’s Rugby
The Old Stithian Crusaders team took part in the recent Cape Town 10’s tournament. If you
want to take part next year, please contact Christian Ashcroft on [email protected] .
http://www.capetowntens.com/
OSA Monthly Club Draw
Next OSA Club Draw Date :
Thursday, 27 February 2014 – R16,000!
The next OSA Club Draw will take place on THURSDAY, 27 February 2014. The amount will be
R16,000 and will jackpot every month by R1,000, if not won. The draw will be done on membership
numbers, of which there will be a list to confirm any winners. The draw will take place at 7pm, and you
need to be present in order to win. The Club Draw coincides with our weekly Alumni Nights' special of a
20% discount from 6pm to 8pm every Thursday night.
The rules for the draw are as follows:
- 10 Membership numbers will be drawn randomly for the full prize value.
- If a winner is not drawn, a further 5 Membership numbers will be drawn for 50% of the full prize value.
- Should no winner again be drawn, then another 5 Membership numbers will be drawn for 25% of the
full prize value.
- If a winner is yet again not drawn, then 1 name of the people present will be drawn for the R1500
attendance prize to ensure a guaranteed win.
The winners for the draw on 23 January 2014 were as follows :
R15 000 :
Tamsin Andrews, Andrew Diack, David Anderson, Bianca Chidrawi, Graham Vercueil, Francois Fourie,
Ivan Werner, Garron Brewitt, Graham Goode, Stephan van Zijl
R7 500 :
Marlon Human, Franki Robinson, Lloyd Wuth, Frew Murdoch, David Scholfield
R3 750 :
Grant Murray, Kevin Coetzee, Neil Turner, Dee-Anne Walsh, David Waugh
Winner of Attendance Prize of R1500 :
Tarryn MacKeown
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OSA Overseas Contacts
We would like to spread our wings to overseas countries and start Reunions/Branches there so please
contact our OSA Representatives in order to facilitate this initiative. If anyone is interested in starting an
OSA Branch in other countries not listed list below, or would like to help the current Representatives, please
contact Susannah on [email protected] . Please contact these Old Stithians to let them know you are in
the area.
United Kingdom
London
Catherine Farrant (2001) [email protected]
Australia
Melbourne
Travis MacLachlan (1998) [email protected]
Tel: +61 3 9594 8999
Mobile: +61 431 625 012
Sydney
David Carrick (2000) [email protected]
Mobile : +61 402 793 040
Perth
Johnny Velloza (1988) [email protected]
New Zealand
Rob Harpur (1970) [email protected]
Canada
British Columbia
Are you a Saints Alumni and living in Canada?
Please send me a message if you are interested in being part of the OSA Canadian Chapter.
Trevor Tasker (1976) [email protected]
USA
New York
Daniella Duxbury (2003) [email protected]
New England region
(Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut)
Clint Liebenberg (1988) [email protected]
Dallas
Philip de Bruyn (1977) [email protected]
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Letters of Mr E M (“Monty”) Harris
“Monty” Harris was one of the first four staff members of St Stithians College in
1953. From the first few days of the College until April 1961, shortly before he died
during a holiday visit to his sister Lilian in England, he recorded the early years of the
development of the College in letters to Lilian. Following his death and at the request of
Mr Mears, the first Headmaster of the College, Miss Harris typed up the
extracts about St Stithians that Monty had written in his airmail letters.
These were first issued in 1969 (volume 1: 1953 – 1956) and a second
volume (1957 – 1961) followed. Few extant copies remain. The Archives
copy is a signed copy that formerly belonged to Lindsay Baytopp, the first
groundsman after whom Baytopp field is named.
Here are a few extracts from the letters:
Jan 31st [1953]:
“Yes, St Stithians has been “alive” for four days and it would not be far out to say
that I, too, have been alive for the same period … On Tuesday Mr Mears called for
me at 9.a.m. and we proceeded to the house of Mr Tucker (he is an Accountant and
one of the Council of the College) to pick up one desk and a load of books. From there to Ferndale where we
picked up the two lady members of staff and thence the short journey to the school. The morning was spent in
checking books, etc. and in the afternoon the boarders began to arrive. The boys are not a little proud of the
fact that they will always be known as founder pupils. Wednesday was the great day. We were on the job about
7.20 a.m. ready for the influx of the nippers who do not live in. This is my first experience of classes for the
“fives” and I have never seen so many small boys crying at the same time. …
Feb 28th
:
“And now to the doings of the week which has seen the first purchase of a St S cane and the use thereof. One of
the Standard VII’s [Grade 9’s] so far forgot himself as to play the fool in Afrikaans lessons. I wonder whether
he will go down in history as the first founder student to be caned.”
The College Archives has undertaken, at the request of the Class of ’63 who recently gathered for their 50th
reunion, to produce a limited edition reprint of these delightful items which contain a unique record of the early
years of the school. Mr Baytopp’s copy and its companion volume have been digitised, printed and bound as
replica sets of the originals.
These booklets are being made available to the Saints family, past and present, at R130-00 for the two volume
set. Funds raised from this project will go towards the development of a Living History Museum in which the
history of the College can be displayed and explored in both real and virtual formats.
Should you wish to order a set of these collector’s items please complete the attached order form, deposit the
amount electronically and email the form and payment proof to [email protected] . Should you wish to
pay by cash, please pay at the Bursar’s office and email a scan of the receipt.
Sincerely
DR MARY REYNOLDS
Archives/Research Officer
St Stithians Boys’ College
[email protected]
See next page for order form
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Order Form
PLEASE PRINT AND COMPLETE THIS FORM, SCAN IT AND RETURN IT BY EMAIL TO:
[email protected]
Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(please print)
I would like to order ……………… sets of the “Letters of EM Harris” at R130-00 per set.
Please deliver as follows:
I will collect from Boys’ College reception _______
Please send by registered post to:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
at an additional cost of R20-00 for registered postage. Overseas rates on request.
No. of books @ R130 Postage @ R20 Total
Proof of payment into the St Stithians account is attached.
Account name: St Stithians College
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Randburg 01800500
Account number: 220059004
Reference: Harris Bk [Your surname]
…………………………………………………….. …………………………………………..
Signature Date
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Click here for the Higher Ground Restaurant review on 7 February 2014 in
the Business Day
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Saints Guest Lodge
One & All Club
The Saints Guest Lodge is situated at the
One & All Club, which is the home of the
Old Stithian Association. A delicious full
breakfast is served on the patio of the well-
known “Higher Ground Restaurant”
www.highergroundrestaurant.com, adjacent
to the Guest Lodge, offering sumptuous
lunches and dinners too. The pub, situated
within the restaurant, is fully licensed. The
bedrooms have a separate entrance and have
a 180 degree view of the Sandton and
Johannesburg skyline. Entry to the Guest
Lodge is via the Peter Place entrance, where
secure parking is provided. 24 Hour security
with cameras monitoring entrances make for
a secure stay. The Saints Guest Lodge is a
few minutes away from the Sandton Clinic
as well as many major shopping complexes
and the heart of the Sandton central business
district.
Bookings and Enquiries:
Shirley Cell: +27 82 408 8887
Louise Cell: +27 82 922 3830
[email protected]
www.saintsguestlodge.co.za
Map
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Water logged fields after heavy rain on 3 February 2014
2013 Matric Results
Click here for the matric class of 2013 results
Girls’ College
Congratulations to the 1st Waterpolo team who have made it to the top of the pool in the Old Mutual/Roedean
Prestige Cup. We wish them all the best for the National Aquatics Festival and the Finals of this tournament
coming up in the next two weeks.
Congratulations to Sarah Falconer in Gr 9 for being awarded the role of one of the von Trapp children in the
forthcoming production of The Sound of Music at the Teatro.
Zoe Duffield in Gr 9 received her Protea Colours and was one of 8 St Stithians pupils who won several
medals at the Interprovincials. St Stithians College has won the SA Interschools Championships for Karate
for the past 4 years.
Congratulations to Kirsten Nolan Gr8 and team mates of RCLFA, for being awarded with gold medals & Cup
and for becoming the U15 Gauteng Ladies Soccer Champions at an inter -provincial tournament held in
Eldorado Park on 7th December 2013.
Boys’ College
For the Boys’ College RUGBY FIXTURES – click here
For the Boys’ College CRICKET FIXTURES – click here
For the Boys’ College LATEST SPORTS RESULTS – click here
Boys’ College Walkabout Dates
The Walkabouts at the Boys’ College with the Headmaster from 09:30am – 12:30pm are open to all
prospective parents and Old Stithians and will take place on the following date:
Friday 7 March 2014
RSVP to: Mrs Toni Brooks on +27 11 577 6207 or [email protected]
Boys’ College Saints Singer & Musician 2013 competition
The link below is for the recording of the Boys’ College Saints Singer & Musician 2013 competition track.
http://www.nimbitmusic.com/dynamicsoundfactory/#home/ststithiansmusiccompetition2013
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Campus
Postal Address Private Bag 2
Randburg 2125
Gauteng
Physical Address St Stithians College
40 Peter Place
Lyme Park, Sandton, 2191
Entrance: 40 Peter Place
(Corner Karen Street)
Lyme Park, Sandton
Other Entrances: Corlett Gate
Bram Fischer
(Corner Milner Road)
The central switchboard +27 11 577 6000
Admissions
+27 11 577 6316 / 6364 http://www.stithian.com/index
.php/admissions
Junior Prep +27 11 577 6400
Fax: +27 11 577 6490
Boys' Prep +27 11 577 6200
Fax: +27 11 577 6470
Boys' College +27 11 577 6100
Fax: +27 11 577 6450
Girls' Prep +27 11 577 6334
Fax: +27 11 781 8620
Girls' College +27 11 577 6300
Fax: +27 11 577 6460
Click here to view a map of
the Campus
Saints Prayer Group
Welcome back Saints Family, and a special welcome to the new families joining
our community in 2014. Once a week a group of parents meet to pray for the
needs of our school. We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us
if you can. We meet at:
Higher Ground - Board Room,
Wednesday mornings - 07h45 to 08h30
This is an informal group and all are welcome – even for the occasional visit. If
you are unable to attend but have specific prayer requests, please email them to
[email protected] .
Saints Prayer Group
Tanja Simpson, Julia Howie and Lianda Galatis
+27 83 728 4254
Newsletters
Click on the various schools’ newsletter links highlighted below. All the
latest, as well as previous newsletters, are available on the school website
www.stithian.com.
St Stithians College Rector's Newsletters
St Stithians Boys' College Newsletters
St Stithians Girls’ College Newsletters
St Stithians Girls' Prep Newsletters
St Stithians Boys' Prep Newsletters
St Stithians Junior Prep Newsletters
St Stithians College Calendar
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