PBHSOB ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
PRETORIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
OLD BOYS WEEKEND 2019
Dear Old Boy
A reminder that the PBHSOB Association’s Centenary Dinner is being held on Saturday 1 June 2019 at Pretoria Boys High School.
The evening promises to be a memorable event with Old Boy, and past Master Greg Hassenkamp, who will be our guest speaker this year.
James Orr (2009) Solomon House Old Boy and current Solomon House tutor will be our Master of Ceremonies on the evening. Past Masters Alan O’ Brien will be saying Grace and Paul Sommerville will present the Toast to Absent Friends. Old Boy Simphiwe Petros (2008) will be proposing the Toast to South Africa.
Bookings are limited to a first come, first served basis – don’t delay!
| DATE: | Saturday, 1 June 2019 |
| VENUE: | Abernethy Hall, Pretoria Boys’ High School. |
| TIME: | 18:30 for 19:00 |
| DRESS CODE: | Formal – Black Tie or Lounge Suit |
| INCLUDES: | Three course dinner, refreshments: welcoming drink, wine, malt and cool drinks, entertainment and collector’s items |
| ENTERTAINMENT: | Guest Speaker – Gregary Hassenkamp, PBHS Musical Items |
| COST: | R 500.00 Per Person |
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This event is only open to Old Boys of Pretoria Boys High School & Honorary Life Members of the PBHSOB Association. |
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COMMEMORATIVE TIE
There are a limited number of 100th Annual Dinner Commemorative Ties for sale to Life Members of the PBHSOB Association at R250.00 per tie.
These ties are available at the PHSOB Association Office, via AlumNet or can be purchased at the Centenary dinner.
A HEADMASTER’S STORY
Old Boys will be able to purchase a copy of Mr Schroder’ s book at the 100th Annual Old Boys Dinner on the 1st of June 2019 at Pretoria Boys High School.
Mr Schroder will make himself available for a limited period at the Dinner to sign copies of his book and it will also be for sale on the evening.Thereafter books will be available from the Association Office and any pre-orders which have not been collected will be posted (within RSA only).
All proceeds from the sale of the book at the Old Boys Dinner will be given to the School to go towards the Cherry Schroder Memorial Bursary which the family established this year and which will assist worthy boys hopefully in perpetuity.
FOUNDERS’ DAY ASSEMBLY
Old Boys are invited to attend assembly at Pretoria Boys High School on Friday, 31 May 2019 at 7:45. Old Boys who will be attending are requested to please wear a jacket and tie and RSVP to the school at pr@boyshigh.com.
Tea will be served in the Media Centre afterwards.
FOUNDERS’ DAY GOLF DAY
Pretoria Boys High School will be hosting its Founders’ Day Golf Day at the Pretoria Country Club on Friday, 31 May 2019.
Tee-off will be between 11:00 and 12:00 followed by a prize giving. The format of the Golf Day is a 4-ball alliance, two scores to count at a cost of R 3 000-00 per 4-ball. Businesses are also offered the opportunity to be involved by either sponsoring a tee on the golf course or donating prizes for the prize giving.
If you are interested in taking part, please email pr@boyshigh.com
