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4 minutesA tribute to former DSG Headmaster, Bruce Probyn
It is with profound sadness that the St Andrew’s College community has learnt of the passing of Bruce Probyn, an exceptional schoolmaster, educational leader, mentor and friend. Bruce’s distinguished career in education leadership included headships at Sea Point High School, Wynberg Boys’ High School, the Diocesan School for Girls in Makhanda, and Herschel Girls’ School.…
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1 minuteCongratulations to Chris Benjamin
Congratulations to Chris Benjamin who was named Kent Batsman of the year last night at the 2026 Spitfire Kent Cricket End of Season Awards.
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2 minutesOld Andreans gather in Baltimore for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
The OA Branch North America, led by Branch Chairman Marc Oliver (Graham 2004), hosted two wonderful Old Andrean gatherings in Baltimore this past weekend, coinciding with the much-anticipated Springboks vs All Blacks match – the final of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. With many Old Andreans travelling to Baltimore to watch the match, it was…
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2 minutesFounder’s Day | Remembering Our Beginnings, Looking to Our Future
On Sunday, 2 August 2026, St Andrew’s College celebrated Founder’s Day. It was an opportunity to pause, remember and give thanks for those whose vision, sacrifice and faith gave birth to our school in 1855, and in particular, Bishop John Armstrong. In his Founders Day address, Headmaster Tom Hamilton reminded us that: “Founder’s Day therefore…
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1 minuteZimbabwe OA Branch | Gathering in Harare
With the College 1st XI and 2nd XI currently on tour in Zimbabwe for the St George’s College CABS T20 Smashing Cricket Tournament, it was the perfect opportunity to bring the Andrean community together in Harare. On Wednesday 26 August 2026, Parents, New Parents, Old Andreans, DSG Old Girls, Staff and Boys enjoyed a hot…
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1 minuteOA 7-a-side Team Take Second Place at OD Festival
Bishops Old Diocesan Union (OD) hosted its second annual Interschools Alumni 7-a-side Rugby Festival on Saturday, 8 August 2026. The tournament brought together old-boy teams from 12 schools for a day of fast-paced, competitive running rugby. The OA team was organised by Likho Funani (2022), who also managed the side. The team comprised: – Reece…
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5 minutesPete Mullins (Armstrong 1974) circumnavigates the globe on Water Sprite
Last week, with Pete Mullins (Armstrong 1974) at the helm, the yacht Water Sprite completed her circumnavigation. Pete’s seven-year odyssey took in 35 countries in a journey of over 50 000 nautical miles. With him on this seafaring safari was his wife Elizabeth and Dave Phillips (Upper 2004). Here Pete tells us of the amazing…
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2 minutesJason Thomas (Old Preppie & Old Andrean Graham House 2020) is cycling for Kariega Foundation:
We are so proud of Jason Thomas (Graham 2020) who has taken on an incredible journey to raise funds for conservation and specifically for the Kariega Foundation. Based in the USA, Jason has returned to South Africa for this exceptional challenge. Jason has already reached the halfway mark and we wish him all the best…
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1 minuteUK OA & ODSG Golf Day 2026
Saturday 15 August 2026 | Pyrford Lakes Golf Club The UK Old Andrean and DSG Old Girls Golf Day was held at Pyrford Lakes Golf Club on Saturday 15 August 2026, bringing together OAs, ODSGs and friends for a memorable day of golf, fellowship and good food. Despite the hot and dry conditions, there was…
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2 minutesGreg Were makes sailing history
Greg Were (Graham 2009) has completed a remarkable solo circumnavigation of the globe, sailing his tiny 20-foot (6.1m) yacht, Hummingbird, roughly 37,500 nautical miles around the world. Greg completed his epic journey in August 2026, returning to Falmouth, Cornwall – the same port from which he departed in June 2024 on his ambitious attempt to…
