PBHSOB ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
PRETORIA BOYS HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION
OLD BOYS WEEKEND 2018
Dear Old Boy
The 99th Annual Old Boys Dinner will be held on Saturday, 2 June 2018 in the Central Dining Hall at Pretoria Boys High School.
We are delighted to announce that Old Boy Patrick Conroy (1990) will be the Guest Speaker at this year’s Annual Dinner.
Patrick Conroy is a media executive with 20 years’ experience in broadcasting.
He worked for Talk Radio 702, e.tv launched eNCA and now consults to Cell C.
Based on his book Everest Untold, Patrick Conroy reflects on key lessons in Communication.
Conroy was the only journalist with the First SA Everest Expedition.
He reported live from base camp for Talk Radio 702 as the tragedies unfolded on the mountain that year.
Copies of his book will be available for purchase at the Annual Dinner at a cost of R250.00 each.
Old Boy and current Pretoria Boys High School Master James Orr will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Annual Old Boys’ Dinner this year.
James attended Pretoria Boys High School from 2005-2009 and was a boarder in Solomon House. After school he studied a BEd and was employed by the school at the start of 2016. James is currently an assistant Housemaster in Solomon House and teaches Life Sciences and Natural Sciences.
He received Full Colours for Piping as well as the Drummers’ Efficiency Trophy and Paula Whitehead Cup in his Matric year. In 2017 he took over as Master in Charge of the Pipe Band from Rob Blackmore.
| DATE: | Saturday, 2 June 2018 |
| VENUE: | Central Dining Hall, Pretoria Boys High School |
| TIME: | 18:30 for 19:00 |
| DRESS CODE: | Black Tie or Lounge Suit |
| INCLUDES: | Three course dinner & refreshments: welcoming drink, wine, malt and cool drinks |
| ENTERTAINMENT: | Guest Speaker – Patrick Conroy Pretoria Boys High School Musical Item |
| COST: | |
| Per Person: | R420.00 |
| Per table booking (10 people) | R3800.00 |
| STAG DINNER: | This event is only open to Old Boys of Pretoria Boys High School |
FOUNDERS’ DAY ASSEMBLY
Old Boys are invited to attend assembly at Pretoria Boys High School on Friday, 1 June 2018 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.
If you would like to purchase an Old Boys’ Tie please click here >>
FOUNDERS’ DAY GOLF DAY
Pretoria Boys High School will be holding its Annual Founders’ Day Golf Day on Friday 1 June 2018 at the Pretoria Country Club. There will be a shotgun start at 11:00, followed by prize giving at 17:00. There is only one 4-ball available at a cost of R 2 400.00
To enter, please email pr@boyshigh.com. This space will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
The school would also like to offer businesses the opportunity to get involved by either sponsoring a hole on the golf course at a cost of R 2 000.00, or donating prizes for the prize giving. Should you decide to sponsor a hole, you will be able to display your company’s branding at the sponsored area as well as hold active promotions of your products throughout the day. Alternatively, should you decide to sponsor a prize, your branding can gladly be displayed in the prize giving venue.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email pr@boyshigh.com.
Old Boys who are travelling from around the country to attend any of these events and are in need of accommodation will be pleased to know that reduced rates for Old Boys over this weekend have been arranged at a number of establishments in Tshwane.
Please email info@pbhsob.com for more information.