DIAMOND JUBILEE
THE FUTURE OF ST ALBAN’S COLLEGE
St Alban’s College finds itself nearing its Diamond Jubilee in 2023 in a strong and confident position. Each decade of the school’s existence has had its own challenges, framed by the history of the country and the global economy. The foundation and magnetism of this success has been based on relationships and people and how these individuals have collectively influenced and guided the lives of the boys in their care to ensure that they remain committed to making a difference in South Africa and the world beyond our boundaries. One can often be spellbound by conversations with Old Boys about Harry Birrell, Jurie du Toit, John Boje and Tim Bavin (and many others) and how these individuals have changed the trajectory of their lives for good.
We are fortunate at this point in the College’s history to have incrementally gained enough traction which has enabled the College to be in a position of financial stability and modest strength. The College’s finances are healthy, and the school is growing which allows us to confidently start conversations regarding fundraising.
Why would we want to fundraise? The aim is not to propel the College to a position of opulence but to further our cause of ‘preparing young men for life’ and to equip our boys with the life skills which will enable them to make a positive contribution in an open and dynamic global society.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
St Alban’s College is fundamentally about community, the people in our community and the people from our community influencing society beyond the borders of our physical space. There are so many stories of current boys and Old Boys (alumni) who continue to influence society at large for good. The strategic focus areas in which we plan to continue to develop these stories are Community Engagement (CSI); our 60th Celebration Legacy Project and focused Academic and Learner Support.
St Alban’s has been involved in a myriad of CSI activities over the years and speaking to many CSI experts the golden thread that runs through these conversations is… Read more >>
Our ethos has always spoken of humble beginnings and our Chapel continues to be a reminder that we are a school, and that despite our humble beginning…Read more >>
As one of South Africa’s leading schools, St Alban’s College provides an education aimed at developing a boy’s independence of mind and…Read more >>
Jim Collins said: The confusion between inputs and outputs stems from one of the primary differences between business and social sectors. In business, money is both input (a resource for achieving greatness) and output (a measure of greatness). In the social sector (schools), money is only an input, and not a measure of greatness.
Read perspectives about the greatness of our College from our leaders and alumni.
IT TAKES A SCHOOL WITH VISION TO PREPARE A YOUNG MAN FOR LIFE
