Category: Alumni Stories

PETER RICKARDS (staff 2003-2005) We are sad to learn of the passing of Peter Rickards on 19th February after a short illness. Peter, who had been headmaster of Somerset House Prep School, came to help out with IT lessons in 2003 and stayed for a very happy three years. His gentle manner and deep interest in...

IAN BROWN (WPPS 1947 – 1950) We are sad to have to report the recent death of Ian (John Lindsey) Brown. Although his career was in accountancy, Ian had a lifelong interest in the natural environment, and botany in particular. This interest might have been born at Wetpups, though not necessarily through any academic endeavour....

Some of you may remember past staff Robyn Davies, Faith Williams and Elspeth Wilson   Robyn Davies (staff 1972-1981 and 1996-2006): It is with shock and sadness that we learnt of the passing of Robyn, in September, following a short illness. Robyn joined her husband Lawrie (staff 1969 – 1981) at Wetpups as a Form...

Alumnus William Cahill formed part of the famous Oxford Blue Rowing Team in boat 2, earlier this year. Congratulations to Graham Knoop (2000), captain of the False Bay RFC, who received his colours and was declared Player of the Year recently. Good to have news of the Samodien brothers. Yazeed (1991) has a post with...

Darren Smith (2006), inspired the Grades 6 and 7 boys about entrepreneurship and how anything is possible. Good luck with your new business, Darren! Tom Chevallier (2003) – Business owner of Plant the Seed Education, @planttheseededu – has visited us several times this year. He spent time with our Eco committee and also spoke to...

ALUMNI SOLUTIONARIES Inspiring solutionaries is not a new concept to WPPS. Listed below are just a few “alumni solutionaries”, who have made a huge impact on the world. Chris Bertish (1987) has completed his unsupported solo crossing of the Atlantic from Morocco to the Leeward Islands on a stand-up paddle board.  Chris’s journey, sponsored by...

VISION & MISSION RENEWED After much debate, and with the help and collaboration of the boys, staff and parents, we have a new vision and mission for WPPS. Our Vision We awaken potential, empower, and inspire every boy to become a solutionary for our tomorrow. Our Mission WPPS is a leading independent Anglican school for...

Robyn-Davies

Please find below dates to be noted for this year. Please contact Caron Perrott for further details. Email: marketing@wpps.org.za Tel: 021 761 8074 Term 1 Friday 3 February – Founders’ Day Term 2 Friday 2 June – Gaudy Dinner – For these year groups – 2007, 1997, 1987, 1977, 1967 and 1957.  OLD-BOYS’-INVITE-2007-1 OLD-BOYS’-INVITE-1997-1 OLD-BOYS’-INVITE-1987-1 OLD-BOYS’-INVITE-1977-1 OLD-BOYS’-INVITE-1967-1-1 OLD-BOYS’-INVITE-1957-1 Thursday 8 June – 2012 Matric...

The Governing Body, headmaster and staff of WPPS cordially invite all past staff, past parents and old boys to attend the Grades 3-7 Prize Giving to be held on the Mt Royal Field on Thursday, 1 December 2016, at 11:00. Please note that seating is unreserved. Tea will be served from 10:30 and parking will...