Beyond Limits: PBHS Duo Completes Gruelling 28-Hour Ocean Challenge In an extraordinary display of endurance, resilience and purpose, Pretoria Boys High School deputy headmaster Chris Oldnall and Old Boy Peet Crowther successfully completed the historic Double False Bay Crossing on 15 May, spending nearly 28 gruelling hours in the ocean to

Old Boys Day 2026: A Celebration of Brotherhood The spirit of brotherhood was alive and well on campus as nearly 200 Old Boys returned for our much-anticipated Old Boys Day. For many, it was a chance to walk familiar paths again, reconnect with classmates, and relive some of the moments

Form 1 Camp 2026: Where the Journey Begins In January 2026, our newest boys arrived excited, nervous, and ready to begin their journey. The annual Form 1 Camp is one of the most important traditions in the school calendar, and this year was no exception. Over two unforgettable days, the

A discussion I recently heard on the radio compelled me to respond. A teacher and his many belts. (Engr E. Owolabi) Should we even be asking whether teaching is a profession? No one asks whether doctors, engineers, or lawyers constitute a profession (Challen, 2007). Interestingly, engineers are increasingly drawing

As Pretoria Boys High School celebrates 125 years of excellence, tradition and sporting legacy, we proudly present the Nomads Hockey Festival - a premier showcase of schoolboy hockey on our iconic Hill Astro. Bringing together leading hockey schools from across South Africa, the festival celebrates skill, sportsmanship, and the rich

The Pretoria Boys High School Easter Rugby Festival brings together top schools from across the country in a thrilling celebration of elite schoolboy rugby - the premier rugby festival of the year, where tradition, intensity, and excellence collide on one unforgettable stage. As Pretoria Boys High School celebrates 125 years of

A Message from the Headmaster: End of Term Newsletter - December 2025 Dear Parents / Guardians HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE – A YEAR WE CAN BE PROUD OF As 2025 comes to an end I believe the school can look back on a successful year. Once again it has been extremely busy and I

A Message from the Headmaster: End of Term Newsletter - October 2025 Dear Parents / Guardians, FORM V’S - GOOD BYE, GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU It is traditional, in this term’s newsletter, to pay tribute to the leaving Form V class and thank them for the role they have played in

“This initiative is about more than just giving items,” one parent remarked. “It’s about showing our boys the importance of standing up for women, supporting them in meaningful ways, and building a community that cares.” In celebration of Women’s Month, the Pretoria Boys High School (PBHS) community once again demonstrated