Welcome to Wynberg

On behalf of the Wynberg community, I would like to extend a warm word of welcome to all the schools participating in the 2022 Standard Bank Wynberg Rugby Festival! It is an honour and a privilege to welcome you to our beautiful campus and I trust that your involvement over the weekend will be an enriching experience.

The famous quote by the late Dr Danie Craven, namely that we can change South Africa on the rugby field, seems apt since it would seem as if schools, and school sports in general, are in the process of returning to normal after the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is, therefore, my wish that all players, coaches, and team managers use this opportunity to consider their involvement in this Festival with a new and changed perspective: focus perhaps more on enjoyment, forging new friendships, and making the most of the opportunities, than on the results of the fixtures.

A sincere word of thanks to our main sponsor, Standard Bank, for their involvement in this year’s Festival. They have been staunch supporters of the festival, even during the challenging times of the past two years, and without their financial support a Festival of this nature, in which 1500 schoolboys will be participating, will not be possible. We value our relationship with Standard Bank and trust that it will go from strength to strength in the future.

A special word of thanks to Mrs Jeanette Muller and her organiSing team for all their dedication and commitment in ensuring such a well-run Festival of this nature. I am very proud of your efforts! Thank you also to all the parents, visitors, referees, other officials, medical services, security, vendors, and other role players involved this weekend. We value your support.

Enjoy every moment of the Festival!

Deon Scheepers
WBHS Headmaster