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OD Union The official page of The Old Diocesan Union, serving the massive, global network of Bishops Old Boys. The OD Union was founded in 1896.

In 1917 Professor Sir Fred Clarke OD encapsulated the essence of being an OD when he commented, “being an OD is not a comfortable status. It is a challenge as no one has the right to be proud of being an OD who is himself not worthy of Bishops.” Bishops is an outstanding school with excellent values and it is expected that her past students reflect these values. ODs know that responsibility runs parallel with the privilege of a Bishops education. This responsibility is best expressed in the words “Noblese oblige” roughly translated as” to whom much has been given, much can and will be expected in return”. Every OD dons this mantle, as he leaves Memorial Gates for the last time.

01/10/2026

Honouring the life of Grant Nupen

Syd Cullis (1960F) braaied in Simonstown. Not many ODs in their eighties have the privilege of spending OD Braai Day wit...
28/09/2026

Syd Cullis (1960F) braaied in Simonstown. Not many ODs in their eighties have the privilege of spending OD Braai Day with their three sisters -one of whom is Peter Jeffery's widow.

27/09/2026
Devan Knoetze (2009W) enjoying his lekker braai in Dallas, Texas
27/09/2026

Devan Knoetze (2009W) enjoying his lekker braai in Dallas, Texas

Liam Hartley (1993 W) is in Mankato, Minnesota, USA. He had to brave some chilly weather to light his fire and get this ...
27/09/2026

Liam Hartley (1993 W) is in Mankato, Minnesota, USA. He had to brave some chilly weather to light his fire and get this photograph.

Graham Knoop (2005O) sent ‘cheers, ODs and families' from Tampa, Florida.
27/09/2026

Graham Knoop (2005O) sent ‘cheers, ODs and families' from Tampa, Florida.

Barrie Arnold, (1993K) enjoying his braai in New Jersey, USA (just before the storm ☔️)
27/09/2026

Barrie Arnold, (1993K) enjoying his braai in New Jersey, USA (just before the storm ☔️)

27/09/2026

Tony McKeever (1973W) sent this brilliant braai video from Cape Town.

Our ODA Paul Murray (staff 1991 - present) wished all ODs everything of the best for braai day from Founders House.
27/09/2026

Our ODA Paul Murray (staff 1991 - present) wished all ODs everything of the best for braai day from Founders House.

Matt Jordan (2014K), looking suitably rugged, wished all ODS a happy braai from Bourne End, Buckinghamshire 👍🍷
26/09/2026

Matt Jordan (2014K), looking suitably rugged, wished all ODS a happy braai from Bourne End, Buckinghamshire 👍🍷

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