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) |
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| 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 |
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| Historical Tour with Dr Daniel Pretorius | Pelican Quadrangle | Informative walk through the College
(Museum open from 10h00 until 12h00) |
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| 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. |
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Gaudy Day Programme 2019 – Click image to enlarge