PRG Old Boys

Adjunk-rektor Frans van Niekerk het met ‘n inspirerende boodskap by sy laaste saalbyeenkoms die tuig by Paul Roos Gimnasium neergelê. Ons plaas dit onveranderd:

Vandag, Woensdag 31 Januarie is amptelik die laaste dag van my 42 jaar onderwysloopbaan waarvan ek 35 jaar en 8 maande by Paul Roos betrokke was. Nou pak ek amptelik my nuwe beroep as pensioenaris aan.

Blykbaar is dit die gevaarlikste beroep in die wêreld. Niemand het dit nog ooit oorleef nie!

More than R1,3 million was spent in 2023 by the PRG Foundation, mostly to provide scholarships, bursaries, awards and loans for study, research and teaching. 

Money was also allocated to develop and promote sports (in particular rugby) and recreation, mainly for the benefit of previously disadvantaged children, and to provide related facilities.

The passing of Old Boy Stephen Johannes (Steve) Marais (1974), anti-apartheid activist, writer, translator, eco-socialist warrior and gardener, on 18 March 2024 in Johannesburg, brough back memories of an era long past and showed how Paul Roos Gymnasium helped to shape South African history in different ways.

As part of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) Origin Rounds the SA Rugby Mag looked at some of the famous local rugby schools that have produced DHL Stormers over the years.

The idea of #GrassrootsToGreatness was to celebrate the communities and people who helped launch the careers of hundreds of rugby players and coaches. In the spotlight were the identities of the clubs, schools and communities that have done an incredible job of giving children the chance to first pick up a rugby ball and guide the lucky few good enough to reach the elite level.

On February 14, 2024 Paul Roos Gymnasium was featured.

By Willem Louw in ssschoolsplus/Rugby/Featured Rugby/News at 2024/03/13

With an illustrious 158 year rugby heritage, each season holds a profound significance for the Paul Roos Gimnasium first XV.

Named in honour of the captain of the first South African touring side in 1906, Paul Roos. This was also the first side to be called the Springboks.

The PRG Classic Golf Day, on Thursday 14 March 2024, was once again a stunning success, with clear sunny skies and breathtaking pink and purple mountains as the backdrop. 

The PRG Old Boys Cricket Festival took place at the PRG Oval on 8 and 9 March 2024. The only feedback the Old Boys News Blog received of these two days of thrilling cricket, exciting activities, and sumptuous food stalls, was this photo. But it is clear that the event was thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to the event sponsor, Jansen Pure Beef, and the team sponsors: PKF, Fairtree, Riverside Orchards, SAC, CH Building Supplies, Capepots (Fresh Produce Prepacking and Supplies) and Somerset Sand & Stone.