Providing top-quality education to boys from Form 2 to Form 6, we draw on our long and proud tradition, as well as our dynamic and forward-thinking ethos.
Providing top-quality education to boys from Form 2 to Form 6, we draw on our long and proud tradition, as well as our dynamic and forward-thinking ethos.
Providing top-quality education to boys from Form 2 to Form 6, we draw on our long and proud tradition, as well as our dynamic and forward-thinking ethos.
Providing top-quality education to boys from Form 2 to Form 6, we draw on our long and proud tradition, as well as our dynamic and forward-thinking ethos.
What is in store for the year ahead? Our annual overview calendar gives you quick access to the year’s important dates so you can plan ahead with ease. With relevant information for boys, parents, and Old Boys, use this to fill your diary and enjoy a year filled with College spirit.
First Term: January 14 – March 27
Second Term: April 8 – June 26
Third Term: July 21 – September 23
Fourth Term: October 6 – December 9
Boarders Return: Tuesday 14 January
Start of Term: Wednesday 15 January
End of Term: Friday 28 March
Boarders Return: Tuesday 7 April
Start of Term: Wednesday 8 April
End of Term: Friday 26 June
Boarders Return: Monday 20 July
Start of Term: Tuesday 21 July
End of Term: Wednesday 23 September
Boarders Return: Monday 5 October
Start of Term: Tuesday 6 October
End of Term: Wednesday 9 December
Please take careful note of the proposed dates for the examinations
Mid-Year: Monday 1 June to Wednesday 24 June
Trials: Monday 24 August to Friday 18 September
Year-End: Monday 26 October to Wednesday 18 November
National Senior Certificate: Official Dates awaited from Dept of Education
It is important that parents attend these evenings.
6th Form: Monday 27 July
5th Form: Monday 3 August
4th Form: Tuesday 11 August
3rd Form: Monday 13 April
2nd Form: Monday 20 April
6th Form Tuesday 13 January
It is essential that all 6th Form boys and their parents attend this evening, as important information regarding the matric exams will be discussed.
3rd Form Thursday 30 July
The 3rd Form information evening is to assist third form boys with their subject choices for the senior phase, and all 3rd Form boys and their parents should attend.
Career Focus: Wednesday 20 May
Representatives from a wide variety of careers will be available to chat informally to boys about their chosen careers. This is particularly relevant to 3rd Form and 5th Form boys and will be compulsory for these grades.
Parents are informed that the following Leadership Camps are being planned.
5th Form – Umkomaas Valley: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February
2nd Form – Spirit of Adventure: Sunday 20 September to Wednesday 23 September
3rd Form – Roselands/Nyala Pans: Sunday 20 September to Wednesday 23 September
4th Form – Cobham Berg Hike: Sunday 20 September to Wednesday 23 September
Below are important dates for the first term – further details will be provided in the Term Calendar.
• Thurs 8 January: College Shoppe opens
• Thurs 8 January: Finance Department opens
• Sat 10 January: 2nd Form Borver Orientation Week Starts
• Mon 12 January: Reception opens
• Mon 12 January: Teaching staff return
• Tues 13 January: NSC Results released
• Tues 13 January: 3rd to 6th Form boarders arrive and 6th Form Information Evening
• Wed 14 January: Term 1 starts
• Sat 17 January: Summer sport fixtures start
• Sat 17 and Sun 18 January: Closed weekend for boarders
• Mon 19 January: NSC results assembly
• Thurs 22 January: Prize-giving Ceremony
• Fri 23 January: Special routine – Inter-house Athletics Championships
• Mon 26 January: Governing Body Parents By-Election via Election Runner
• Fri 30 January: New Parents’ Information Evening
• Mon 16 February to Fri 20 February: 5th Form Leadership Camp
• Fri 20 February to Sun 22 February: Free Weekend – [School closes at 14:00 Thurs 19 February]
• Sat 14 March: Winter sport season starts
• Tues 20 to Fri 13 March: School Production – Spotlight [Gala evening Thurs 12 March]
• Thurs 26 March: Term 1 Ends