Message from KCOB President: Nick Keary

Kearsney Old Boy honour
It is a privilege to have attended a school such as Kearsney where many men develop friendships that last a lifetime.  KCOB encourage Old Boys to network and remember the good old days but also importantly to keep the pride and the passion for Kearsney where we learnt about life and what it means to be part of something that is greater than ourselves.
To be part of the Kearsney ‘family’ is something all Old Boys can value.  We encourage Old Boys to attend and support Old Boys’ functions at the College, at branches in South Africa and around the world.


        Beaujolais and Nick Keary (1998)


What you can look forward to as a Kearsney Old Boy

Being part of a network of more than 4500 old boys: social & professional support 

KCOB branches around the country and the world provide an extended network of Kearsney Old Boys. The fellowship and support from other Old Boys can be invaluable both socially and professionally. 

Please let us know where you will be working or studying, whether locally or abroad, so that the relevant branch can welcome and invite you to gatherings to meet fellow Old Boys.  If you are planning a gap year we might also be able to give you some helpful contacts.

It is important to let the KCOB Secretariat know to which branch(s) you would like to be connected.

Staying in touch with Kearsney College and news about Old Boys
We will let you know of recent and upcoming developments and events at Kearsney and will bring news of other Old Boys. We also hope to receive your news to let Kearsney staff, your classmates and other Old Boys know what you are doing.  So please share photos and communicate freely with the KCOBC.

• Greyhound eNews:  Each month we will email to you the latest Old Boy and College news.
 
• Greyhound Magazine: Currently annually two magazines will be sent to you.

• Local events: The KCOBC has an excellent relationship with the College and are grateful to the Headmaster, Elwyn van den Aardweg for attending many local functions to bring news of current developments.

• KCOB Community Team: This is a group of Old Boys who track news so that we can celebrate Old Boy achievements or pray for those in need.  If you wish to join the virtual prayer group contact the KCOB Secretariat.

• Join one of Kearsney’s Sports Clubs:
Kearsney Striders – contact Norman Parnell 082 258 5281 
Kearsney Riders – contact Peter Kirsten pkirsten@kearsney.com
Kearsney Old Boys Hockey – contact Wayne Marsden mars@kearsney.com

The Chronicle: Each year a proud history is published as a record of the performance and quality contribution made by the current Kearsney students and Kearsney management and staff.
 
• 2008 Chronicle: a complimentary copy will be posted to the Class of 2008 once printed.

• Future Chronicles: you are welcome to purchase a copy.  The KCOB will advise you each year of the price and deadline by when your order must be placed.

Events that keep us connected

See latest activites on line and please support YOUR club and those who volunteer to run local branches by attending functions

What KCOBC expect from you

Stay in touch

Please be sure to fill in the enclosed database update form with your contact details and send it to the KCOB Secretariat at oldboys@kearsney.com or by fax (031) 765 5381.

If you do not receive our communications please e-mail your mobile, email and postal address to oldboys@kearsney.com.  It is important to stay in touch with you and we ask that should your details to please let us know.

Be good and proud ambassadors of Kearsney College

The difference between a good and great school is the strength of the involvement by Old Boys and partners.  The KCOBC was founded 80 years ago in 1928 and has always endeavoured to act in the best interests of Kearsney College, offering leadership and resources within the KCOBC and of Kearsney College.  I have no doubt that you will be a proud ambassador of Kearsney College when you attend future Kearsney events, study or socialise.  Remember you will always be a Kearsney College Old Boy.

Carpe Diem!
Nick Keary
President, Kearsney College Old Boys