August 2008 Newsletter

[Bosch]

In 1908 a group of Rondebosch Old Boys played the first Old Boys vs school boys rugby match. The matches have become an important Rondebosch tradition and on Tuesday 19 August the annual Old Boys rugby, hockey and squash matches will be a celebration of that first match 100 years ago.

After the First XV match on Tuesday Old Boys, coaches, staff and parents are invited to an informal function in the E1942 Centenary Pavilion starting at about 17h15.

The hockey matches will be played on the Astroturf which Rondebosch shares with WPCC and the hockey players are also encouraged to come down to the pavilion after their matches.

Old Boys vs School fixtures on Tuesday 19 August

Rugby
Rugby A
14h00 - RBHS 3rd XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV
15h05 - RBHS 2nd XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV
16h10 - RBHS 1st XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV

Lower Desert A
14h00 - RBHS 5th XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV
15h05 - RBHS 4th XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV

Lower Desert B
14h00 - RBHS 7th XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV
15h05 - RBHS 6th XV vs Rondebosch OBU XV

Hockey at WPCC
15h00 - RBHS 2nd XI vs Rondebosch OBU
16h00 - RBHS 1st XI vs Rondebosch OBU

Squash at RBHS courts
15h00 - 1st team – 6 players in the team

There has been an excellent response from Old boys and all the teams are now full. To ensure fairness to all those who applied in good time to play in the matches we can unfortunately not accommodate any late applications, including those who merely arrive on Tuesday.

Rondebosch v Bishops Old Boys match, 15 August

The ‘friendly’ match between Rondebosch and Bishops Old Boys is becoming a tradition before the Saturday derby. The match is being played on Friday 15 August at 16h00 on Rugby A. Old Boys are invited to watch the match and join fellow Old Boys and Old Diocesans for a social gathering in the E1942 Centenary Pavilion.

Bosch Rugby dinner with Hugh Bladen and Matthew Pearce

The Bosch Rugby Supporters’ Club annual end of Rondebosch rugby season dinner is on Wednesday 27 August at 18h30 for 19h00 at Kelvin Grove. The First XV players will be formally capped at the dinner.

The "Night of the Commentators" features well known Supersport commentators Hugh Bladen as Guest Speaker and Matthew Pearce as Master of Ceremonies. The cost is R220 for BRSC members and R270 for non-members and the dress is jacket and tie. Contact boschrugby@mweb.co.za or Pam Ogilvie on 021 685 1923 for more information or to book for the dinner.

Strongman event at Rondebosch, 21 August

The High School is hosting a Strongman event at 09h00 on 21 August 2008. The event is targeted at grade 11 and 12s and Old Boys, particularly those from the more recent Eyears, are also invited to enter teams. The event is a day of fun for all participants with an element of friendly competition and team work. Each team is to consist of 5 members. The entry fee is R200 per team and entries close on 19 August. For more information and to obtain entry forms contact garethdon@cybersmart.co.za or antoncronje5@gmail.com

School music concerts

There are several opportunities for Old Boys to attend performances by the excellent Rondebosch bands:

On Sunday 17 August the bands will play from 14h30 to 15h30 at the Good Hope Centre for the annual charity gig for the disabled.

On Tuesday 19 August at 19h00 the Jazz and Concert Bands will perform at the Prep School. There will also be a combined Prep and High school band performance. It is an informal occasion so do bring your own snacks and drinks to the function.

On Saturday 20 September at 18h30 for 19h00 the Jazz and Concert Bands will perform at another of the popular “Bring-your-own” Supper Concerts in the Reeler Centre at RBHS.

Music achievements

One of the school band members, Nick Hurworth, recently competed at auditions with other musicians from across South Africa for one of the positions available for the Alto Sax in the National Schools’ Band. Nick was selected as the Lead Alto Sax player - in a Big Band this is effectively the band leader and the position requires the highest level of musical skills in the band.

Michael Duffett (Grade 11) won the Strings Category at the Lubner National Music Competition at Wits University, Johannesburg, which is open to under 25 year olds. Michael was the only school going entrant in the strings category, the remainder being from various South African Universities. At the Cape Town Eisteddfod Michael won the awards for Most outstanding strings player, Best all round strings player, Most promising strings player, Best violinist (13-18 years), Best strings recital (16 years and over), Best strings concerto and the Ian Burgess trophy for best performance of a contemporary piano composition.

Michael has also been invited to perform as a soloist with Johannesburg Philharmonic in September and at the National Concerto Festival in Durban with the Kwazulu Natal Orchestra in October.

Congratulations to Nick and Michael.

Boland Sub-union function, 24 September

On Wednesday 24 September (a public holiday) there will be gathering of Old Boys, parents and school staff for the first function of the newly formed Boland region Old Boys’ Sub-Union.

Further details will be included in the next Enews. Old Boys in the Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Franschhoek and surrounding areas should diarise the date now.

Rondebosch Golf Days

UK Old Boys’ Golf Day

The annual UK Old Boys golf day is on Saturday 27 September at Mitcham Golf Club, Carshalton Road, London, CR4 4HN. The cost is £37.50 for 18 holes of golf, a two course dinner and spot prizes, but excluding drinks. The club is close to tube and mainline stations. The closing date for booking and payments is 1 September. Contact ukrbhsobu@googlemail.com for further details.

Bosch Rugby Supporters’ Golf Day

The Bosch Rugby Supporters’ Club will again host their popular golf day on Thursday 27 November at Rondebosch Golf Club. For further information please email boschrugby@mweb.co.za

Old Boys and School events

August 14 - Bosch Rugby Supporters’ Club function, 18h00
August 15 - Old Boys vs Bishops Old Boys match, 16h00
August 15 - Hockey vs Bishops (away), First XI at 18h15
August 16 - Rugby & hockey vs Bishops (away)
August 19 - Old Boys vs School matches followed by social function
August 19 - Combined Prep & High Band Concert at RBPS
August 21 - Strongman competition at RBHS, 09h00
August 21 - Prestige Music evening, Reeler Centre, 19h30
August 27 - Bosch Rugby Supporters’ Club dinner, 18h30
August 29 - Villager Sevens Tournament
August 29-31 - Southern Cape Sub-union function
September 2 to 4 - School drama production “A moment in time”
September 20 - Jazz & Concert Bands concert, 18h30
September 20 - U19 6-a side cricket festival at Boland Landbou
September 23 - Matric Art & Design Exhibition, 18h30
September 24 - Launch of Boland Sub-union
September 26 to 29 - SACS water polo tournament
September 27 - UK Old Boys’ Golf Day
October 17-19 - Karoo Sub-union weekend at Melton Wold
November 27 - Bosch Rugby Supporters’ Club Golf Day

Old Boy in World Muzzeloading Championship in Australia

Colin Twine (E75) has been selected for the South African Protea team participating in the 23rd MLAIC World Muzzleloading Championships which will be held at the Monarto Shooting Complex, Adelaide, South Australia from the 11th to the 16th August. Old Boys in Adelaide are encouraged to support Colin and the South African team.

Southern Cape Sub-union function, 29 to 31 August

Old Boys and their families in the Southern Cape are heading for Bonniedale Farm, between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn on the Robinson Pass for a camping weekend from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August. For further information contact Pieter Wicht on 082 600 3146 or at 5welvanpas@telkomsa.net

Karoo Sub-union function, 17 to 19 October

Old Boys and their families in the Karoo are getting together at Melton Wold near Victoria West during the weekend of 17 to 19 October. Old Boys from Cape Town and elsewhere are also very welcome to join them for the weekend and enjoy Karoo hospitality. For further details contact Eric Torr at gyrosa@corpdial.co.za or Trevor Blewett at blewett@cybertrade.co.za

Photographs and video of Rondebosch events

The Old Boys’ Union is compiling a DVD about Rondebosch as part of the Centenary celebrations during 2009. Many photographs are already available in the Union's archives in the Honours Room and we are appealing to Old Boys to donate film footage of RBPS or RBHS events which could possibly be used on the DVD and then stored in the archives for the benefit of future generations of boys and Old Boys.

Film footage on video tape, CD or DVD may be posted to PO Box 731 Rondebosch 7701 or delivered to 25 Lochiel Road Rondebosch, or to the High School reception (clearly marked for the Old Boys' Union). The Union will also welcome any further photographs and any other Rondebosch memorabilia such as ties marking occasions or events such as sports or cultural tours, commemorative mugs and trophies. These will be stored in the Honours Room.