Gaudy Day 2019

Gaudy Day 2019

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the annual Gaudy Day event to held at St Johns College on 13 July 2019.

Below is the full programme of events for the day.

Gaudy day 2019 programme of events

08h00 Welcome     Coffee and rusks David Quadrangle
08h45 Old Johannian Mass Memorial Chapel Old Johannian and College Choirs + Golden Eagle Award Presentation
10h15 High Tea Pelican Quad Join us for tea and cake
Jazz Band Pelican Quad Will play for the duration of the morning
10h30 Basketball Basketball courts Old Johannians vs St John’s College First Team
Chess David Quadrangle Old Johannians vs St John’s College First Team
Hockey Astro Staff XI vs St John’s College 3rd XI
Squash Barrow Squash Complex Old Johannians vs St John’s College First Team
Tennis Tennis courts Old Johannians vs St John’s College First Team
Historical Tours with St John’s College Students Pelican Quadrangle An Informative walk through the College

(Museum open from 10h00 until 12h00)

Drama Production “125: The Journey” Big School This year’s major production on the big screen throughout the morning. Written and performed by the boys
10h30 Naming Ceremony Gnodde Cricket Centre Gnodde Cricket Centre next to Mitchell Field
10h30 Rugby Burger Field Nick Rowe Inter-House Rugby Sevens Finals
11h00 Naming Ceremony Owen Nkumane Rugby Terraces Terraces above Burger Field and below amphitheatre
11h15 Debating Amphitheatre Old Johannians vs St John’s College
Inter-House Rowing Gymnasium House participants
Rugby Burger Field Old Johannians vs. Old Eds Tens (OJA Floating trophy)
11h30 Hockey Astro Old Johannian 1st XI vs St John’s College 1st XI
Art Exhibition Cloisters and surrounds College Art display
Football Mitchell Field A

Mitchell Field B

Old Johannians A vs SJ Prep 1st XI

Old Johannians B vs SJ Prep 2nd XI

Historical Tour with Dr Daniel Pretorius Pelican Quadrangle Informative walk through the College

(Museum open from 10h00 until 12h00)

12h15 Rugby Burger Field Leavers XV vs Stayers XV (Peter Raney Trophy)
12h30 Hockey Astro Old Johannian 1st X1 vs St John’s College 1st X1
Lunch Marquee on Burger Field for OJs, parents and staff

Henry Bennett Pavilion for students

A carvery selection with rolls, salads and sides and bar service available
Please make note of the following:

Parking will be available on Rice Field off St David and C and D Fields off St Patrick Road.

A regular shuttle service will be in operation between the Gate House Arch and Burger Field and between C Rugby Field and Burger Field from 10h30 to 14h30

Refreshments available throughout the day in the marquee on Burger Field.

The School Shop will be open from 09h00 with a superb range of memorabilia available for purchase

The Johannian Club and The Boar’s Head will be open from 12h00 noon.

 

Gaudy Day Programme 2019

Gaudy Day Programme 2019 – Click image to enlarge