Dear Old Boy
In 2026 our beloved ‘school on the hill’ celebrates its 125th anniversary.
This milestone celebration will honour Pretoria Boys High School’s rich heritage, cherished values and the enduring traditions that have shaped thousands of boys.
2026 will be dedicated to several events and activities – including sports festivals, reunions and a gala dinner – as we reflect on our past and anticipate a prosperous future for generations to come.
The outline of the three-day programme for this once-in-a-lifetime PBHS Old Boys get-together is as follows:
Thursday 4 June 2026
15:00
Registration
Welcoming
Refreshments
Museum open for viewing
Tours of School by prefects
17:30
Last post / sherry
18:30
Headmaster’s gala concert
Art and photographic display
Friday 5 June 2026
08:30
Registration for those arriving on Friday
Refreshments
10:00
Assembly outside with Big Band
Own day for Classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 and 2016
Sports – golf/padel/bowls or other sport of choice
Evening Class Reunions at identified venues
Saturday 6 June 2026
Sport throughout the day
19:00
Combined Reunion Groups and Old Boys Dinner
Sunday 7 June 2026
Departure
All Old Boys are invited to attend the events outlined above – only the reunion class activities on Friday after assembly will be confined to the reunion groups.
The Headmaster, Greg Hassenkamp, and the Old Boys’ Association’s Executive Directors are looking forward to spending time with you in June next year. Let’s make this the biggest old boys get-together of all time as we celebrate the Boys High magic. We want the current boys to enjoy the experience of a lifetime with us. After all, five years at Pretoria Boys High School does not end when you matriculate, it is in fact just the beginning of a long and exceptional relationship. Tis here we learn to live!
We encourage you to start planning for the weekend and making travel arrangements early.
HOCKEY AND RUGBY FESTIVALS : MARCH – APRIL 2026
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
In 2026, Pretoria Boys High School will celebrate a defining milestone — 125 years of tradition, excellence, and brotherhood. For more than a century, Boys High has shaped men of character, discipline, and leadership.
The upcoming celebrations for our school’s 125th birthday anniversary promise to be truly spectacular. Stay tuned for exciting updates and details on our website and social media.
To honour the schools remarkable legacy, the school will be hosting a variety of sport and culture festivals. One of the festivals is set to be the festival of all festivals: a premier Rugby & Hockey Festival, featuring elite U19 talent from across South Africa.
Before the wider community is invited, we turn first to those who know this school best — our Old Boys. From the echoes of war cries to wearing the blazer with honour, you carry the spirit of Boys High. This is your history, your school, and your legacy — and we’re proud to offer first and exclusive sponsorship opportunities to you.
Old Boys First. Always.
You know the value of Boys High because you’ve lived it. This is your opportunity to stand alongside your school once more — to stand with purpose, to be seen, and to invest in something that shaped who we are today.
Purpose-Driven Exposure.
This festival offers unmatched brand visibility — on fields, in stands, across digital platforms, and in national broadcast coverage. But more than that, it places your company alongside a legacy of excellence and integrity. This is exposure with meaning.
Invest in the Future of Boys High.
Your support empowers the next generation of Pretoria Boys — young men standing where you once stood, learning the same lessons in resilience, respect, and teamwork. Your sponsorship says: We were you. We believe in you. We’ve got your back.
A moment that comes once in 125 years.
This isn’t just a festival. It’s a rare opportunity to be part of a moment that connects past and present. It’s a celebration of values that endure, of a school that stands the test of time — and of a brotherhood that grows stronger with every generation.
This is more than a marketing opportunity — it’s a chance to put your brand behind something lasting. The values Pretoria Boys High School instills are the same values that drive leadership and excellence in business. Your involvement honours the past and powers the future.
