Old Johannian Association

In General

Meet the Chairman

Meet Graham Kerr-Phillips, the newly elected chair of the Old Johannians Association (OJA). Graham is an advocate at the Johannesburg Bar and comes from a dynasty of Old Johannians - one of five brothers who matriculated at St John’s, his sons are also Old Johannians....

25th Jan 2022

In General

Old Johannian Scholarship Fund

A cost of just R260 per month by 80 Old Johannians over five years will fund a bursary for one boy to...

2nd Aug 2019

In General

Passing of Michael Spicer

Michael Spicer (OJ Thomson 1969, Sixth Form 1970) When I heard of Michael’s death on 10 March 2022, I was shocked and deeply saddened. It felt to me that a very articulate, thoughtful and wise voice of good reason has been taken from us so abruptly, and far too soon. Where...

22nd Mar 2022

In General

VITA Magazine | Trinity Term 2021

VITA celebrates the richness, strength and deep heritage of our school community and offers a termly snapshot of the St John’s community – a look at what is happening on campus, as well as news and insights about our staff, students, our parents and former parents, Old Johannians and beyond. VITA...

25th Jan 2022

In General

The new digital, interactive VITA

VITA, the long-standing St John’s community publication, is back after a brief hiatus – now in a new, digital interactive format. VITA celebrates the richness, strength and deep heritage of our school community and offers a termly snapshot of the St John’s community – a look at what is happening on...

24th Nov 2020

In General

Passing of James Gordon

St John’s College is sad to learn of the passing of James Gordon. James Gordon, affectionately known as Jimmy, was the Director of Music at St John’s College for nearly 20 years. To view tribute CLICK HERE ...

1st Oct 2020

In General

2020 Golden Eagle Award Winners

St John's College is proud to announce that the 2020 Golden Eagle Award goes to two exceptional and deserving Old Johannians - Professor Tshilidzi Marwala (OJ Nash 1990) and Professor Jerome Loveland (OJ Nash 1990). To view the virtual link of the award CLICK HERE The Golden Eagle Award was introduced in 2004 by...

28th Sep 2020