The annual Bill McAdam T20 Shield was hosted at the picturesque Ashford Oval in Plettenberg Bay on Tuesday, 30 September 2025 and has become a much-loved fixture on the Grey sporting calendar. Held in honour of Bill McAdam (Class of 1962), the event pays tribute to his passion for cricket and his contribution to both...Read More
At Grey High School it was expected that all 500 boys were to participate in a spring and autumn sport. I loved all sports and participated in rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, field hockey and was famous for my diving expertise! While I was reasonably talented in sporting activities, I was never good enough to make...Read More
On Saturday, 12 July 2025, 22 Old Greys gathered for a fantastic day of golf at the historic Hampton Court Palace Golf Club in Kingston upon Thames. A huge thank you to Greg White (Class of 2005) for organising the day and to everyone who joined in to make it such an enjoyable occasion. Special...Read More
Reading the short piece on “Ballroom Dancing” in the last edition of the Grey Newsletter brought back wonderful memories. As a matriculant in 1977, when it came to matters involving ‘the opposite sex’. I was painfully shy. In an attempt to combat this inadequacy, I was persuaded by friends to sign up for these “dance lessons”,...Read More
Extracted from the Senior Golfers’ Society of EASTERN PROVINCE NEWSLETTER 02 / 2025 Joined Senior Golfers’ Society of EC in January 1997 Their second oldest active member. Rod’s early years were spent in East London, although he learned his golf on the oil greens of Smithfield Golf Club in the Southern Free State. He can...Read More
The Grey was a profound personal experience for me as a Way House boarder for the four years 1952 – 1955. The level of teaching stimulated my love for the sciences, and the benefit of sporting activities has remained with me ever since. The boarding house experience of the time was vastly different to that...Read More
On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, during Reunion week, Grey High School proudly opened the doors of its new Music & Arts Centre (MAC) — a transformative space dedicated to nurturing creativity, talent, and cultural excellence. We begin with deep gratitude to the Grey Foundation and every generous donor whose support brought this long-held dream to...Read More
Announced at the Annual Reunion Dinner by Union President Mike Swanepoel Each year at the Reunion Dinner, we honour those whose unwavering service and lasting impact have helped shape and strengthen The Grey community. The Honorary Life Membership is the Union’s highest accolade. This year, we are proud to celebrate four outstanding individuals whose passion...Read More
Friday 11 April 2025. It was an incredible day with loads of spirit and gees! Paul Roos won the Challenge in 2023 so we were delighted to make a comeback! We sincerely thank Keith Clark, Lee Carelse & the Cape Town Committee for organising the event. Pairs Results: 1. Kieran Walsh & Michael Parker-Nance 2....Read More
Compiled by Peter Finnemore. Written by Alan Stapleton Grey High School will open a new chapter in the annals of the school’s 169-year history when the Music and Arts Centre is opened. A chapter, which will embody and personify the school’s motto of Tria Juncta in Uno – Three Joined in One…Body, Mind and Spirit....Read More
