Obituary: Dale Collett (OK 1969)
Today, Kingswood pauses to remember one of it’s finest sons, Dale Collett (OK 1969), who sadly passed away on the 10th of September. A decorated war-hero, Dale led an amazing life, overcoming enormous obstacles.
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The Return of the Stretton Cup
At the end of the winter term the Stretton Cup was once again awarded to the winner of an annual goal kicking competition with the 2024 champion being Grade 10 pupil, Chad Roodt.
Rosko Specman (OK 2008) and the Blitzboks bag bronze medals at the Paris Olympics!
Over the weekend, Rosko Specman (OK 2008) and the Blitzboks (South African Sevens Team) secured third place in a closely contested match against Australia.
2024 OK Club Tie Presentation Ceremony
The Old Kingswoodian Club warmly invites the Matric Class of 2024 and their parents to join them for the Old Kingswoodian Club Tie Presentation Ceremony at 17h00 on the 6th of October at Kingswood College. The OK Club Tie Ceremony will precede the Matric Leavers Dinner.
Classes of 1973, 1974 and 1975 – 5oth Reunion, 2024
The classes of 1973, 1974 and 1975 were welcome onto campus last weekend for their 50th reunion. It was three days filled with laughter and stories as old friends reconnected, and new friendships were forged.
Old Kingswoodians nominated for Young Farmers of the Year – 2024
Kingswood is incredibly proud of Rory Sandberg (OK 2006) and Jonathan Willows (OK 2007) who were nominated as Western Cape and Eastern Cape Young Farmer of the Year respectively.
2024 Legends Golf Day Puts the Spotlight on the Legends Fund
The annual Legends Golf Day took place at the Belmont Golf Club on Thursday, 13 June 2024 enticing 100 golfers onto the course for a day of golf. The event, benefiting the Legends Bursary Fund, proved to be a monumental success, shattering previous years’ records by raising over R500,000.
Old Kingswoodian taking to the stage at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda
All eyes will be on Old Kingswoodian, Ruth Plaskett (OK 2014 stage name: Samantha Carlisle) this week, as she, along with co-star, Kamgelo Mhlantla present “The Year of the Bicycle” at the annual National Arts Festival.
K-Day Reunion 2024
The annual K-Day celebrations last week included the reunions of the Classes of 1984, 1994, 2004 and 2014. The weekend was spent reminiscing, laughing and celebrating Kingswood bonds.
Honorary Old Kingswoodian Award Citation: Sister Eva Junkin
On Friday morning at the K-Day Reunion Brunch, Sister Eva Junkin was awarded as an Honorary Old Kingswoodian.