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Grey Kollege Sekondêr Jaarprogram 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:36:29 +0200

Grey Primêr Sportdatums 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:30:13 +0200

GREY KOLLEGE PRIMÊR

SPORTDATUMS 2012

Naam Naam	Sportsoorte	Datum	Plek
1. Grey gala	Swem	23 Januarie	Grey
2. Vrystaat Proewe	Tennis	27 – 29 Januarie	Bloemfontein
3. Interprimêr	Swem	3 - 4 Februarie	Bloemfontein
4. SFS Closed Tournament	Squash	3 – 5 February	Bloemfontein
5. Atletiek Zone c Byeenkoms	Atletiek	8 Februarie	Stadion
6. Suid-Vrystaat Proewe	Tennis	10 - 11 Februarie	Bloemfontein
7. NVS & SVS Gala	Swem	16 Februarie	Bloemfontein
8. Grey Siftingskompetisie	Redenaars	Februarie	Grey Kollege
9. Fichardt Park Byeenkoms	Atletiek	18 Februarie	Stadion
10. Durban Prep Cricket Festival	Krieket O/13A	22 - 26 Februarie	Durban
11. SFS Championship	Biathlon	27 February	Bloemfontein
12. Interprovinsiale Kampioenskappe	Swem	2 - 3 Maart	Bloemfontein
13. Motheo Gariep Byeenkoms	Atletiek	3 Maart	Stadion
14. ATKV Eerste Rondte	Redenaars	8 & 9 Maart	Oranje Meisies
15. Grey vs Grey P.E.	Krieket en Tennis	8 - 10 Maart	Bloemfontein
16. Bloemfontein Open Tournament	Squash	9 – 11 March	Bloemfontein
17. VS Kampioenskappe	Atletiek	10 Maart	Sasolburg
18. Ficksburg Rugbytoernooi	Rugby O/13 B, O/12 A en O/11 B	19 - 22 Maart	Ficksburg
19. SA Kampioen- skappe	Atletiek	22 – 24 Maart	Durban
20. Grey P.E. Tennis Festival	Tennis o/13 A	20 - 24 Maart	Port Elizabeth
Naam	Sportsoorte	Datum	Plek
21. Super Series Rugby	Rugby	1 - 5 April	Grey
22. SA Championships	Biathlon	7 – 8 April	Kimberley
23. FS Closed Tournament	Squash	13 – 15 April	Bloemfontein
24. Trompsburg Rugbydag	Rugby	13 April	Trompsburg
25. ATKV Halfeindrondte	Redenaars	2 Junie	H/S Riebeeckstad
26. SA School u/13	Squash	23 – 27 June	Port Elizabeth
27. Angela Difford u/11 Festival	Squash	23 – 27 June	George
28. Grey vs Grey P.E.	Rugby, Hokkie en Skaak, Muurbal	27 - 29 Julie	Port Elizabeth
29. Clover Sokkertoernooi	Sokker	28 Julie	Grey
30. ATKV Finaal	Redenaars	16 – 18 Augustus	ATKV Buffels-poort
31. Cradock Tennis Festival	Tennis O/13 A	22 - 25 Augustus	Cradock
32. SFS Trials	Biathlon	3 September	Bloemfontein
33. Curro Tennis Festival	Tennis O/13 A	5 - 9 September	Kaapstad
34. Grey Redenaars	Redenaars	7 September	Grey Kollege
35. Trinity House Cricket Festival	Krieket O/13A	12 –16 September	Johannesburg
36. SFS Interprovincial	Biathlon	6 – 7 October	Bloemfontein
37. Grey Kleurebyeenkoms	Atletiek	26 Oktober	Stadion
38. Grey vs St. Stithians	Krieket, Tennis, Skaak, Muurbal en Boereorkes	9 - 11 November	Johannesburg
39. Queens College Krieket	Krieket	16 – 17 November	Queenstown

Waterpolo Program- 26-29 Januarie 2012

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:54:17 +0200

Grey College

Welcomes you

to the

ITEC

u/18

Grey College ITEC

Water Polo Tournament

Rules

Round Robin

1. Each game will be played over 2 chukkas of 7 minutes. Playing

time

2. 1 minute rest period between chukkas.

3. Point allocation:

?
2 points for a win
?
1 point for a draw
?

4. The highest number of points will determine the final pool

positions.

5. If points are equal, the result of the section game will determine

the final positioning.

6. If the section game was drawn, FINA rules will apply (the result

against the top ranked team in the pool will determine the winner, if

they are still tied the result against the 2

the winner)
0 points for a lossnd best team will determine
Playoff Games.

1. Each game will be played over 4 chukkas of 5 minutes. Playing

time

2. The top school in each pool will automatically advance to the

quarter finals. The SECOND and THIRD in each pool will play in a

playoff game to determine the other quarter-finalists.

3. The FOUTH team in each pool will play a round robin against each

other (4x5min) that will determine the bottom 4 places.

4. 1 minute rest period between chukkas.

5. For the quarter-finals, semi-finals and Final: in the event of a

draw, 2x3min chukkas of extra time will be played. If there is still

no result, a penalty shoot out shall decide the winner. FINA Rules

for penalties

6. There will be 1 time outs per team allowed for the Playoff games.

General

1. All teams must be ready to play their games at the stipulated

times. If you do not meet this requirement, the game and points

shall be forfeited.

2. In the event of a team not arriving, the program will continue as

normal. There will be no reshuffling of the program.

3.
The tournament referee’s decision is final.
4. The new FINA water polo rules will apply during the course of the

tournament.

5. Players excluded for brutality shall serve a one game

suspension. This will be the next game after the incident.

6. Each team must supply a referee for the match directly after

their own.

7. There will be no reshuffling of the program. Games will be stopped

if lightning is present. In the event of bad weather, games may

have to be shortened this will be done by the tournament referee in

consultation with all coaches.

8. Only 13 players may play in a specific game. If you play more than

13 players you will forfeit the game!

9. White caps will start at the starting-block-end of the pool.

Coaches and Managers

1. Please help to ensure that your teams are ready on time for all of

their matches. Also please ensure that you report directly to your

referee duty and save any team talks until you are done. This is

essential for the tournament to run smoothly and efficiently.

2. Please remember that this is a school tournament. No foul

language from players or coaches. Not even at your own players.

3. No parents are allowed to make a complaint to the tournament

director. Only official complaints from team manager or coach will

be handled.

Kind Regards

Paul Aldrich

Tournament Director

Programme

Thursday 26 January 2012

12:00 Start of round robin

16:00

20:15 Coaches and managers function at Grey College

Pavilion

* * * *
– 18:00 Supper for players and coaches at the pool
Friday 27 January 2012

07:00 Games start

11:00-11:15 Break

12:00

11:15 Play-offs start

16:00

* * * *
– 14:00 Lunch for players and coaches at the pool– 18:00 Supper for players and coaches
Saturday 28 January 2012

07:00 Games start

11:30 Semi-final 1

12:15 Semi-final 2

12:00

18:20 Final

19:15 Prize-giving

Whinston

GROUP "C"                       GROUP "D"

1
St. Peters                       St.Stithians
2
Wynberg                        Grey High (PE)
3
Pearson                         Paul Roos
4

GAME START TIME WHITE CAPS SCORE BLUE CAPS SCORE SWIMMING POOL FORMAT MATCH TYPE
Glenwood                     Affies
1
12h00 Reddam Stirling Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "A"
2
12h30 St. Andrews Parktown Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "A"
3
13h00 Pretoria Boys Selborne Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "B"
4
13h30 St. Peters Glenwood Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "C"
5
14h00 Wynberg Pearson Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "C"
6
14h30 Clifton Grey College (Bloem) Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "B"
7
15h00 St.Stithians Affies Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "D"
8
15h30 Grey High (PE) Paul Roos Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "D"
9
16h00 Reddam Parktown Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "A"
10
16h30 St. Andrews Stirling Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "A"
11
17h00 Clifton Selborne Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "B"
12
17h30 Pretoria Boys Grey College (Bloem) Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "B"
13
18h00 St. Peters Pearson Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "C"
14
18h30 Wynberg Glenwood Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "C"
15
19h00 St.Stithians Paul Roos Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "D"
16
19h30 Grey High (PE) Affies Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "D"
17
07h00 Reddam St. Andrews Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "A"
18
07h30 Parktown Stirling Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "A"
19
08h00 Clifton Pretoria Boys Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "B"
20
08h30 Selborne Grey College (Bloem) Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "B"
21
09h00 St. Peters Wynberg Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "C"
22
09h30 Pearson Glenwood Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "C"
23
10h00 St.Stithians Grey High (PE) Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "D"
24
10h30 Paul Roos Affies Main POLO Pool 2x7 mins Stop-Start Group "D"
THURSDAY, 26th JANUARY 2012

FRIDAY, 27th JANUARY 2012

GROUP "A"

Reddam

St. Andrews

Parktown

Stirling

GROUP "B"

Pretoria Boys

Clifton

Grey College (Bloem)

Selborne

2012 GREY COLLEGE 1ST TEAM WATER POLO TOURNAMENT, Bloemfontein

SENIOR BOYS' 1ST TEAM GROUPS

25
11h15 Group A2 Group B3 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
26
12h00 Group B2 Group A3 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
27
12h45 Group C2 Group D3 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
28
13h30 Group D2 Group C3 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
29
14h15 Loser Game 25 Group C4 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
30
15h00 Loser Game 26 Group A4 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
31
15h45 Loser Game 27 Group D4 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
32
16h30 Loser Game 28 Group B4 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start Qualifier
33
17h15 Group A1 Winner Game 26 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start QuarterFinals #1
34
18h00 Group B1 Winner Game 28 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start QuarterFinals #2
35
18h45 Group C1 Winner Game 25 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start QuarterFinals #3
36
19h30 Group D1 Winner Game 27 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start QuarterFinals #4
37
07h00 Winner Game 29 Winner Game 30 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start PlayOff #1
38
07h45 Winner Game 31 Winner Game 32 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start PlayOff #2
39
08h30 Loser Game 29 Loser Game 30 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start PlayOff #3
40
09h15 Loser Game 31 Loser Game 32 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start PlayOff #4
41
10h00 Loser Game 33 (QF1) Loser Game 34 (QF2) Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start PlayOff Qualifier
42
10h45 Loser Game 35 (QF3) Loser Game 36 (QF4) Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start PlayOff Qualifier
43
11h30 Winner Game 33 (QF1) Winner Game 34 (QF2) Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start SemiFinals #1
44
12h15 Winner Game 35 (QF3) Winner Game 36 (QF4) Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start SemiFinals #2
45
13h00 Loser Game 39 Loser Game 40 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 15th/16th
46
13h45 Winner Game 39 Winner Game 40 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 13th/14th
47
14h30 Loser Game 37 Loser Game 38 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 11th/12th
48
15h15 Winner Game 37 Winner Game 38 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 9th/10th
49
16h00 Loser Game 41 Loser Game 42 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 7th/8th
50
16h45 Winner Game 41 Winner Game 42 Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 5th/6th
51
17h30 Loser Game 43 (SF1) Loser Game 44 (SF2) Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 3rd/4th
52
18h20 Winner Game 43 (SF1) Winner Game 44 (SF2) Main POLO Pool 4x5 mins Stop-Start 1st/2nd
SATURDAY, 28th JANUARY 2012

SHORT BREAK (15 minutes)

PRESENTATIONS

– 14:00 Lunch for players and coaches at the pool

Water Polo Tournament

In conjunction

with

Van Rensburg Pathologists

Nuus van Verskeie Reünie Takke

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:26:19 +0200

Mr Volsteedt was the guest speaker at the golfday and function of the Sandveld Branch, that was held at Wesselsbron on 29 October 2011. It was a huge success where about 80 Old Greys and family member spent a lovely evening together.
KZN Suidkus tak is gestig. As jy wil deel wees van die tak kontak gerus vir Bluett Roberson. 0824148210 / malhuis@vodamail.co.za
10 Februarie 2012 baplan die Suid-Vrystaat tak 'n Oud Grey samekoms by die Gariepdam. Vir verder inligting kan Eric Louw geskakel word. 0723484749 / debron@bfn.co.za

Laat weet my asseblief op oldboys@greycollege.com as daar nog enige nuus of ander gebeure in julle streek is!

NUUS VAN GREY SEKONDêR

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:38:40 +0200

Mnr Volsteedt sal aanbly as hoof van die Sekondêre Skool tot die einde van 2012.

Aansoeke vir die skoolhoof posisie is reeds ontvang en daar is 'n kortlys opgestel. Onderhoude sal in hierdie jaar plaaasvind en die nuwe skoolhoof sal vanaf 1 Januarie 2013 oorneem.

Did you know? TUCKSHOP

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:34:54 +0200

The Grey College Tuckshop is more than 100 years old and probably one of the most well-known landmarks on the school ground.

The Tuckshop entered a new era when it was moved from the original grounds, now belonging to Eunice, and rebuilt near the Fischer Memorial Garden.

The renovated Tuckshop was officially opened on 11 May 1984. Many old Grey will remember mrs Helen Allibone who worked at the Tuckshop untill 1991 when mrs Hilda Rudd Took over the Tuckshop.

Since then the well-known Toyota has been part of the Tuckshop. After 20 years of service to the Tuck Shop mrs Rudd retired at the end of 2011.

She willl be missed by many Grey College pupil and Old Boys.

Guillaume Oberholster Gekies vir 45+ SA Tennisspan

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:42:04 +0200

Oud Grey,Guillaume Oberholster is gekies as speler en kaptein van die Suid-AFrikaanse tennisspan in die 45+ ouderdomsgroep. Dit is die 3de keer dat hy gekies word, hy was die vorige 2 kere ook kaptein, maar was weens beserings die laaste 2 jaar nie beskikbaar nie.

Gustav Fichardt (nuwe Reünie Voorsitter) was ook al ‘n paar keer voorheen gekies, maar het nie verlede jaar genoeg toernooie gespeel om te kwalifiseer om vir die span gekies te word nie, anders sou hy beslis ook gekies gewees het.

Die span bestaan uit drie lede, Guillaume en twee spelers van Gauteng.Hulle speel van 6 – 11 Februarie in San Diego,VSA in die Wêreldspantenniskampioenskappe waaraan ongeveer 30 lande deelneem.

Die lande speel gewoonlik in groepe teen mekaar waarna die beste spanne in ‘n semi-finaal en finaal teen mekaar speel.

Baie geluk Guillaume, ons hoop dat die ervaring een sal wees wat jy vir nog lank onthou.

KZN Suidkus Reünie Tak

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:40:31 +0200

Die KZN Suidkus Reünie Tak is op 11 Januarie 2012 onder leiding van mnr. Bluett Roberson gestig.

Na wat gevoel was was daar 'n tekort aan Oud Grey samesyn in die area. Voortaan sal Noggins ook in die streek gehou word.

As jy graag wil deel word van die streek kontak Bluett Roberson by 0824148210 .

Van links na regs Mike Bredel (ondervoorsotter) Bluett Roberson (voorsitter) en Bevis Fairbrother( sekrataris/tesourier)

Rickety Bridge se Ambassadeur

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:36:59 +0200

Oud Grey Heinrich Brussouw is die 'brand' ambassadeur by Old Grey wynmaker Wynand Grobler se Rickety Bridge.

Grey Primêr Prestasies

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:03:22 +0200

Grey Primêr Prestasies

Grey Primêr se Vrystaat Gimnaste

Corne Roberts, Jason Hoffmeyr, Neil McLeod, Franco Kruger, Schoeman Lombaard, Innes Grobbelaar, CF Grobbelaar, Jodi Steyn, GF Lombaard, Erik Fourie, Jaco Meyer, Stefan se Kock, Rohan Cloete en Gustav Pieters.

Karate

Marchant Coetsee het die jongste karateka in sy klub geword om ‘n swart belt op 12 jarige ouderdom te verwerf.

De Klerk Jacobs het ‘n brons medalje met spankumute tydens die wêreldkampioenskappe in Scotland (Edinburgh) verower.

Squash

John Kuhn en MJ Meyer took part in the SA Schools u/13 tournament from 14-16 October 2011 in Pretoria. John Kuhn ended 3^rd in SA and MJ Meyer ended 17^th!

Stoei

SW Kruger het aan die Sarel Bester Ope Kampienskappe in Oos-Gauteng deelgeneem. Hy het ‘n silwer medalje verower.

STEM! VOTE!

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:49:03 +0200

"Grey Secondary JNR Boereorkes has made the Top 24 on Vastrap(Kyknet). We need your votes to make the Top 12. Stem asb vir die Grey Manne sms D3 na 33690 @R1.50 per sms, voting closes 5 Oct evening"

This orkes is competing against 60yr veterans and are the youngest is the competition, as well as the only Free State orkes to qualify.

Thank you

Sonia van der Merwe

LJ van Zyl hardloop verskalf los.

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:15:37 +0200

http://www.volksblad.com/Suid-Afrika/Nuus/LJ-hardloop-vir-hom-n-verskalf-met-medalje-los-20110928

Inbraak by Oud-Grey Ryk Neethling se swemakademie in Garsfontein, Pretoria.

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:13:41 +0200

Volledige berig:

http://www.volksblad.com/Suid-Afrika/Nuus/Een-tree-vorentoe-twee-terug-se-Ryk-na-diefstal-20110927

Pretoria Tak-Stigtersdag Ete

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:13:15 +0200

INVITATION

GREY COLLEGE REUNIE PTA

FOUNDERSDAY LUNCH

WHEN: 7 OCTOBER 2011

WHERE: Leriba Hotel Group

TIME: 12:00 FOR 12:30

COST: R250 pp

DRESS: Smart/Casual

GUEST SPEAKER: Wilhelm Landman 1968

Please RSVP before or on 30 September 2011 to

Dries Olivier at dries.olivier@lantic.net Cell:0833045733

BANKING DETAILS:

Grey Kollege Reunie

ABSA

Branch: 632-005

Account number: 4045394315

Money to be paid in advance to reserve your booking.

Use reference “lunch” when paying into bank account and send copy of payment to Dries Olivier.

Come and enjoy the afternoon with us you will not regret it.

LERIBA HOTEL GROUP

Tel: + 27 12 660 3300

Fax: +27 12 660 3416

GPS: Lat: 25° 50’ 47.74 S/ Long: 28° 10’ 42.88

1961-klas Reunie

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:05:33 +0200

1961 Reunie

Die 1961-matriekklas vier hulle 50e reünie tydens die skool se verjaardag in Oktober vanjaar. Klasmaats wat belangstel om dit by te woon kan vir Gerrit Coetzer (0826893997) of Bart Terblanche (0824589405) kontak. 'n Vol program is beplan vir Vrydag tot Sondag. Daar's sover omtrent 20 ouens wat aangedui het hulle sal dit bywoon (ons was ±125 in die klas). Ek, John Dobie en Nico Hofmeyr woon by hier uit die Wes-Kaap.

Dankie, Pieter de Necker (0781720457; pdn@sun.ac.za)

Martin Botha (1977) se Nuutste Boek

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:03:10 +0200

Martin Botha latest book (1977)

South African Cinema 1896–2010

Taking an inclusive approach to South African film history, this volume represents an ambitious attempt to analyze and place in appropriate sociopolitical context the aesthetic highlights of South African cinema from 1896 to the present. Thoroughly researched and fully documented by renowned film scholar Martin Botha, the book focuses on the many highly creative uses of cinematic form, style, and genre as set against South Africa’s complex and often turbulent social and political landscape. Included are more than two hundred illustrations and a look at many aspects of South African film history that haven’t been previously documented.

Luister na Bruwer Raats

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:56:22 +0200

Mvembe Raats

Luister na Bruwer Raats

http://www.youtube.com/user/Top100SAWines

RAATS AMONGST WORLD’S BEST

Leading Swedish lifestyle and wine magazine Livet Goda (The Good Life) has recently crowned South African winemaker Bruwer Raats of Raats Family Wines as one of the top winemakers in the Southern hemisphere. In an article by Richard Juhlin, Raats was the only winemaker to be included twice in his selection of the best wines in the Southern hemisphere.

Juhlin, who is widely regarded as the number one champagne taster in the world and renowned for his blind tasting skills, featured both the Raats Cabernet Franc and the MR de Compostella amongst his top ten wines from Southern wine-producing countries such as Chile, Argentinia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa , which he selected after first picking his favourite ten from each region.

Comparing the wines from these New World wine countries, Juhlin found a greater diversity in the South African wine industry and described Raats as not only an exceptional producer of Chenin Blanc, but also reckoned that he produces the world’s best Cabernet Franc outside of France. Juhlin also commented on the fact that the South African wines tended to mature and drink well between 3 -6 years when the fruit is at its most generous and called Raats’ wine as being “ingeniously orchestrated.

According to Raats, inclusion on this list is absolutely awesome. “Richard is acknowledged as having one of the best palates in the world and it is fantastic to have two of my wines featured in his top 10 list of Southern hemisphere wines,” mentions Raats. Eben Sadie was the only other South African winemaker to be included in the Top Ten of the Southern Hemisphere selection. Other top ten wines included were Grange Hermitage, Henscke Hill of Grace, The Armagh, Henscke Mount Edelstone, Penfold Magill Estate as well as Penfolds Bin 707 from Australia and Almaviva from Chile.

Grey Jewels- "When the occasion demands..."

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:59:25 +0200

“WHEN THE OCCASION DEMANDS IT THE GREY BOY WILL COME UP TO SCRATCH”

When and on what occasion these prophetic words were spoken is not known, but were used for countless years and still resonate on the ethos of Grey to epitomise what Grey is all about.

Why the nickname Blues? In charge of the school’s tennis activities, he found that tennis balls belonging to Grey were ‘lost’ after matches against opposing schools. To the amusement of the boys he marked each Grey ball with a distinctive Blue G. The unkind name of Old Blue Balls was subsequently shortened to “Blues”.

Grey Jewels- Grey Shake

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:54:43 +0200

According to the late Japie Steyl, school captain in 1926, the use of the Grey handshake amongst Grey Boys, originated in 1922 and became general practice in 1924. The reason why this particular manner of greeting was adopted can now be properly clarified with the latest available information:

In 1565 the king of France, Charles IX ordained that each master knife maker affix an emblem on the blade of his knives in order to guarantee the originality and quality of his workmanship. Master knife maker Joseph Opinel chose as an emblem The Crown Hand. This right hand, called the benign or benevolent hand with three fingers raised and two fingers tucked in and a crown under the hand. This is depicted on the coat of arms of the village of St. Jean-de-Maurienne. Since the 6th century, the village cathedral had a shrine containing three fingers of the hand of Saint John the Baptist. These fingers were brought back from Alexandria in Egypt by Thécle a young girl of the village. The crown is an indication that the person was someone of royalty.

Is it possible that a knife or sword, with the Opinel emblem, could have been brought to Bloemfontein by a soldier serving in France, during the First World War, where most of the fighting took place?

Grey Jewels- Noggin

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:52:15 +0200

A Noggin is a small drinking cup, generally carved from the burr (English) of a tree. The noggin was first mentioned in the mid 17th century, initially as the cup, and later coming to mean a quarter gill.

As far as known, the origin of the term , ‘Noggin” in the Old Grey environment, originated when Arthur Honey, Hotel Manager of the Protea Hotel in PTA and Chairman of the PTA branch of Old Greys in the late seventies, made use of this term when the Old Greys had their monthly gatherings in this hotel.

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KZN Suidkus Reünie Tak

Rickety Bridge se Ambassadeur

Grey Primêr Prestasies

STEM! VOTE!

LJ van Zyl hardloop verskalf los.

Inbraak by Oud-Grey Ryk Neethling se swemakademie in Garsfontein, Pretoria.

Pretoria Tak-Stigtersdag Ete

1961-klas Reunie

Martin Botha (1977) se Nuutste Boek

Luister na Bruwer Raats

Grey Jewels- "When the occasion demands..."

Grey Jewels- Grey Shake

Grey Jewels- Noggin