RONDEBOSCH OLD BOYS' UNION
Altius et Latius
Higher and Wider
Connecting Rondebosch men across generations and the globe
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READ BELOW & EXPLORE OUR UNION
The Rondebosch Old Boys’ Union was established in 1909 to support the Rondebosch boys and staff, to help Old Boys maintain links with the Schools and with each other. Over the years, the Old Boys’ Union has assumed an essential role in raising funds for the benefit of the Prep and High Schools and providing other support. The Union has some 8 600 members spread across the globe in 53 countries. Their support and loyalty to Rondebosch is reflected in the Old Boys’ verse in the School Song:
Here's to the school we loved of yore!
Though we may roam the whole world o'er,
Still do the old affections stir,
Seeing her fame grow brighter yet,
Knowing her deep foundations set
Firm as the mount that shelters her.
RONDEBOSCH CAMPUS
OLD BOYS' UNION & HERITAGE CENTRE
The Old Boys' Union & Heritage Centre nestles amongst the trees of Rondebosch and has spectacular views over the Tinkie Heyns Field towards the school, pools and Cricket A.
It is the home for Old Boys on the Rondebosch campus and incorporates the Rondebosch Archives, the Old Boys' Union Office and meeting and function facilities.
You are welcome to visit.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact Us
Preferred method
obu@rondebosch.com
PO Box 731, Rondebosch 7701
Via the High School:
+27 021 686 3987
STAY CONNECTED
Update your Details
If you are not receiving the Union's regular newsletter, The E-News, or if your contact information has changed, please update your details through our Alumni portal or email obu@rondebosch.com
It is a sad reality that Old Boys do pass on - please advise us if you know of a fellow Old Boy who has died.
CLASS REUNIONS
E-year Celebrations & Sub-Unions
Each Rondebosch E-year organises and manages its own class reunions, with some guidance from the Old Boys' Union office. To contact a particular reunion co-ordinator please liaise with the Union's office at obu@rondebosch.com.
Should you like to co-ordinate an Old Boys' gathering outside of Cape Town, please contact the Old Boys' Union office.
SUB-UNION EVENTS
Old Boys living outside of Cape Town are invited to attend Sub-Union events to socialise with fellow Rondebosch Old Boys.
Sub-Unions host dinners, braais, golf days, cocktail events and other informal gatherings, some of which may include families. These events are open to all Old Boys including those travelling on business, leisure or doing a gap year. Details are conveyed through our E-News.
SUPPORTING THE SCHOOL
Bequests & Donations by Old Boys
Ongoing financial support for the Prep and High Schools is necessary to
maintain excellence as funding from the state is extremely limited.
In addition to significant operating costs, mostly paid for by parents through school fees, there is a need for additional funds to support capital improvements and to fund deserving boys who are unable to pay.
Rondebosch is primarily an academic school and the Old Boys' Union and the school staff are mindful that some boys may need additional tutoring and remedial assistance. Programmes are funded at the Prep and High School to help these boys as required, including extra lessons, diagnostic tests, mentoring and counselling.
Two of the main entities supporting the Rondebosch Boys' Schools are:
The Rondebosch Boys' Schools Education Trust which raises funds for the long-term sustaining of Rondebosch's educational, cultural and sporting programmes and provision of scholarship to deserving boys. It is the primary vehicle for managing donations and bequests for the support of the schools.
The Old Boys' Union which provides a network between Old Boys and Rondebosch, promotes camaraderie, supports the Rondebosch Schools and keeps Old Boys informed about Union and school activities. It also raises funds for its own purposes and special projects at the schools.
We invite Old Boys and others who appreciate the important role of our Schools to leave either a fixed amount or a percentage of their estates to the Rondebosch Boys' Schools Education Trust for the benefit of future generations of Rondebosch boys. Bequests may be allocated to a purpose of the donor's choosing or for general use.
A bequest will not attract estate duty and funds will be used for the benefit of Rondebosch in accordance with the benefactor's wishes. We thank all Old Boys who have included Rondebosch in their wills.
Old Boys who wish to remember Rondebosch in their wills, but prefer to remain anonymous, should provide these details in their will:
BEQUEST DETAILS
Rondebosch Boys' Schools' Education Trust
IT 4622/98
c/o PO Box 731
Rondebosch, 7701
Further information may be obtained by emailing
obu@rondebosch.com
MEMBERS' PRIVACY
Privacy Policy
It is the Union's policy to guard members' privacy. Class lists and contact details are accordingly not provided to Old Boys and third parties, with the exception of those who are organising class reunions - and contact information may then only be used for that specific purpose. Contact information and addresses may not be used for commercial or other purposes. Should you want to contact a particular fellow Old Boy, please liaise with the Union's office.