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THANDULWAZI CAREERS DAY - Celebrating Careers, Community and 20 Years of Impact

This past weekend, Thandulwazi students, staff, volunteers and supporters came together for a very special Careers Day and 20th Birthday Celebration.

The day began with a moving Chapel service featuring a conversation between Johanni La Vita, who started the Saturday School Programme in 1989 with just 16 learners, and Dr Mary Reynolds, who has dedicated 37 years of service to St Stithians. Their reflections reminded us how a small act of faith and commitment can grow into something truly transformative.

From those first 16 learners, Thandulwazi has now supported more than 17,000 young people to improve their results in Mathematics, the Sciences, Accounting and English, opening doors to brighter futures and greater opportunities.

Following the service, everyone gathered on the field to celebrate 20 years of Thandulwazi as a formally established programme. Birthday cake, cupcakes and shared memories marked this important milestone, while students explored a wide range of career opportunities through the many inspiring exhibitors and professionals who generously shared their knowledge and advice.

A heartfelt thank you to all our exhibitors, guests, volunteers and supporters who helped make the day such a memorable success.

Here's to celebrating our past, embracing the present, and inspiring the future.

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ST STITHIANS BOYS' PREP MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION 2026

Our Saints Boys' Prep proudly celebrated the incredible women who nurture, guide, and inspire our boys every day.

The Boys' Prep Mother’s Day celebration was filled with joy, laughter, and heartfelt moments as we honoured the love and dedication of our wonderful moms. From special performances to meaningful gestures, it was a truly memorable occasion.

Thank you to all our mothers, step-mothers, aunties, grandmothers, mothers-in-waiting, mothers-in-law and special persons who play a mother role for the invaluable role you play in shaping our Saints community, we appreciate you always!
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St Stithians Boys' Prep Mother's Day Celebration 2026 At Saints Boys' Prep, we proudly celebrated the incredible women wh...

THANDULWAZI THURSDAYS - JOIN US FOR COFFEE, CONVERSATION AND COMMUNITY

The Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy was created in 2006 as a pioneering initiative of St Stithians College to provide educational opportunities for students and teachers based in public schools in greater Johannesburg. Many in our Saints community would like to learn more about our programmes, find out how to get involved or simply just connect. To those people we say, please feel free to pull up a chair and join us for our new concept event - Thandulwazi Thursdays - where coffee, conversation and community come together.

No appointment needed.
No formal presentation.
Just coffee and conversation.

Everyone is welcome.

Higher Ground Restaurant
Every Thursday
7:30am - 10am

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ST STITHIANS BOYS’ COLLEGE STUDENT SELECTED FOR U20 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

We are proud to celebrate the selection of St Stithians Boys’ College’s Tshiamo Motsamai who will be competing at the World Athletics U20 Championships in the USA this August.

Tshiamo will represent our country in the long jump, where he enters the competition with a personal best of 7.62m, a mark that already places him among strong international contenders, with even greater goals ahead.

His journey has been defined by discipline, resilience, and an uncompromising work ethic. When the level rises, so does his preparation - a mindset that has carried him from national success to the global stage.

We congratulate Tshiamo on this outstanding achievement and on placing St Stithians Boys’ College firmly on the international athletics map.

Wishing you strength, focus, and flight in the USA, Tshiamo!

SAINTS LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING ONE AND ALL FOR THE OLD STITHIAN FOUNDERS' REUNION WEEKEND

The highest day on our St Stithians College calendar is just around the corner and we look forward to gathering as a whole Campus community for our Founders’ Day service of celebration and thanksgiving on Saturday 6 June at 10:00 on Baytopp Field.

This year, our Founders’ Day celebrations have been extended to include a full weekend of reunion gatherings, adding another layer of connection and community to this already inspiring highlight event. We cannot wait to welcome our Old Stithian community back to Saints for a range of tours, sporting, cultural and community of belonging events, giving our OSA community the chance to immerse themselves in the diverse elements that being a part of the Saints Journey is all about. Special mention is made of our Classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016 who will be celebrating their special reunion years!

We take pleasure in sharing the programme with and look forward to welcoming our Old Stithians and our Saints family to the various events across the two days. With the variety of events taking place on Campus, we wish to make our Saints family and the community beyond aware of some key factors to note:

CAMPUS CLOSURE – On Saturday 6 June, in acknowledgement of our Founders’ Day event, the Campus is closed to all cyclists/joggers and runners from 06:00 to 14:00. We thank you for your understanding.

HIGHER GROUND RESTAURANT - OLD STITHIAN REUNION - SATURDAY 6 JUNE
In celebration of our Old Stithian Reunion Weekend, a number of St Stithians Boys' College rugby fixtures will take place on Wayne Joubert Field on Saturday, 6 June. (14:50 St Stithians u16A vs Randpark u16A; 16:00 St Stithians 2nd XV vs Randpark 2nd XV and 17h10 St Stithians 1st XV vs Randpark 1st XV).

Please note the following impact on Higher Ground on Saturday, 6 June:
•⁠ ⁠The main dining area of Higher Ground Restaurant will be closed from 16:00 in preparation for the Old Stithian Reunion Dinner.
•⁠ ⁠The Deck will be reserved exclusively for alumni who will be enjoying the rugby fixtures before attending the reunion dinner later that evening.

Saints Rugby supporters and our visiting Randpark supporters are welcome to watch the matches from the field and are encouraged to bring their own deck chairs/picnic blankets. Alternatively, tables at the Higher Ground Restaurant may be booked in the outdoor seating area near the live music entertainment area. Vendors and the Saints Supporters braai team will be on Wayne Joubert offering their usual Saints hospitality.

Please note that the Higher Ground Restaurant will CLOSED to the general public from 18:00 for the private reunion function.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and look forward to a fantastic afternoon of sport and reunion celebrations.

Looking forward to sharing a great weekend of Founders’ Day and Founders’ Old Stithians Reunion events with .

EXPLORING AUTUMN IN OUR JUNIOR PREP - Our little Grade RRR Saints discovering the changing environment together

This term, the Grade RRR’s focus has been on the changing environment as we explored signs of Autumn. The children noticed leaves changing colour, trees becoming bare, and the cooler weather setting in. One child thoughtfully observed, “When the wind blows, the leaves fall off and become cold,” showing how deeply they are connecting with the world around them.

Our provocation table featured a variety of items that highlighted the rich colours of Autumn, inspiring the children to create their own drawings in seasonal hues. Nature walks provided wonderful opportunities for discovery, with the children collecting leaves and acorns and even making “snow angels” in the crunchy leaf piles. Colour mixing became another highlight, as the children delighted in creating new shades inspired by Autumn and giving each one its own special name.

Through these experiences, the children not only explored the beauty of the changing season but also developed their creativity, curiosity, and observational skills. Autumn has truly been a season of wonder and learning in Grade RRR.

CELEBRATING OLD STITHIAN KAGISO RABADA'S HISTORIC IPL PURPLE CAP AWARD

Old Stithian and South African pacer Kagiso Rabada finished the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the leading wicket-taker, claiming the Purple Cap for the second time in his career.

By winning the Purple Cap, Kagiso has etched his name in the tournament's history by becoming only the fourth bowler to win the Purple Cap award multiple times. He joins an elite list of bowlers who have achieved the feat, including Dwayne Bravo (2013, 2015), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2016, 2017), and Harshal Patel (2021, 2024).

We congratulate KG on his stellar 2026 IPL season with the Gujarat Titans (GT), taking 29 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 9.68. His consistency with the ball throughout the tournament ensured he topped the charts, replicating his previous Purple Cap win in 2020 while playing for Delhi Capitals, when he had 30 wickets.

We celebrate and congratulate KG on this historic achievement.

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ST STITHIANS GIRLS’ PREP GRADE 3 NIGHT NETBALL FUN

St Stithians Girls’ Prep relished the opportunity to host our surrounding schools and friends for our annual Grade 3 Night Netball festival last week Thursday.

We thank our visiting participants and supporters for joining us and congratulate on their performances. Well done to our Girls’ Prep students who played with true grit and showed wonderful sportsmanship both on and off the courts.

We also extend a big thank you to our awesome Saints parent community for their support and tuck-shop treats.

TRES FONTES - BREAKFAST AROUND THE SUN - GAUTENG GUITAR QUARTET

On Sunday, 7 June at 15:00 we welcome to St Stithians College Chapel the renowned Gauteng Guitar Quartet, featuring musicians Dillon Davie, Jonathan Moolman, Ryan Kirsten, and Nathalie Roué.

They will be presenting a recital entitled Breakfast Around the Sun, featuring
music by Antonio Ruiz-Pipó, John Asmuth, Johann Pachelbel, and Roland Dyens.

The Gauteng Guitar Quartet formed in 2024 and is comprised of four of South Africa’s leading performing classical guitarists – Dillon Davie, Ryan Kirsten, Jonathan Moolman and Nathalie Roué. Combined, they bring a wealth of experience and musicianship to the concert stage. The GGQ is particularly interested in playing the music of contemporary composers, and has already performed two world premières, with more to come… Nathalie plays a guitar by Antoine Pappalardo (France), Jonathan and Ryan play guitars by Hans van den Berg (South Africa), and Dillon plays a guitar by Colin Cleveland (South Africa).

Tickets, as always, are available at Quicket and students under the age of 21 have a free access to the concert.

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We look forward to welcoming .

ST STITHIANS BOYS' PREP HOUSE LEADERS 2026

Leadership is important at St Stithians Boys’ Prep because it helps shape our boys into responsible, confident, and respectful young men. Through leadership opportunities like being a house leader, students learn how to guide others, make good decisions, and take responsibility for their actions. Strong leadership also promotes teamwork, discipline, and a positive school culture, where students support one another and strive for excellence. By developing leadership skills early, Boys’ Prep prepares its students to become effective leaders in high school, their communities, and future careers.

It is with great pleasure that we introduce our Boys' Prep House Leaders for 2026. May they inspire excellence and make a world of difference in all that they do. Well done boys!