Author: Sagwadi Maluleke (Sagwadi Maluleke)

It is great to have Siya Sonja (2012 leaver) back at Wetpups. Siya, currently in Grade 11 at Bishops, is here for two days doing work experience. Welcome back, Siya.

The WPPS Senior Ensemble Music Concert takes place this evening (13 September). 90 minutes of great music by eleven different groups. It’s the culmination of 9 months of preparation, and the boys are very excited. Entrance is free, and seating is unreserved. Bring the whole family for a wonderful evening of entertainment.

Past staff joined current staff for a special spring celebration with some tea and cake at the new Getty Learning Centre yesterday. It was lovely to welcome so many past staff back to the school, and, while the weather didn’t completely play its part, everyone had a wonderful time reconnecting with past and present colleagues,...

We have a few places available in Grades 4, 5 and 6 – please help us spread the word and share this advert with friends, family and work colleagues.

You are invited to join us for a wonderful evening of entertainment. Our Grades 6 and 7 boys will be performing in “Not Quite Aladdin’, written by past staff member, Pauline Pearce, on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 September from 19:00. The Grades 4 and 5 boys will perform in two of the scenes. Tickets...

Old boy Chris Bertish (1987 leaver) will attempt the first ever, solo, SUP trans-Atlantic crossing at the end of 2016. Paddling the equivalent of a marathon every day for 120 days, over 4500 miles (7500 km), Chris will start his voyage in Morocco, paddle to the Canary Islands, across the Atlantic Ocean, towards the leeward...

We frequently update our alumni Facebook page with fascinating information. Click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Western-Province-Preparatory-School-Alumni-277292728963383/

It was wonderful to welcome old boys Andrew McAdam (2012 leaver), Jason Pittaway (2013 leaver), Oliver Innes (2012 leaver), Noah Gonsenhauser (2015 leaver) and Nicholas McAdam (2014 leaver) back to Wetpups today. Currently all part of the rowing team at Bishops, the boys came to speak to our Grade 7s about this exciting sport.

It was wonderful to see so many of our 2011 Grade 7 leavers, their parents, past and current staff at the Leavers’ Reunion last night. The boys had an enjoyable time catching up and revisiting their old classrooms. It was also lovely to welcome Gary Skeeles back; Gary had everyone thoroughly amused as he recalled...

Take a look at this wonderful video of our Senior Wind Band playing African Adventure at the Schools Arts Festival at Artscape last week. Hearty congratulations to all involved…you did our school proud! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyyA4PXRFZY