QUAD LAWN APPEAL

8 September 2011

Dear White House Parents and OD’s

As some of you have seen over the last few weeks, Mr Firth and boys are very keen to transform the White House Quad from a dusty, or worse muddy patch into an all-weather sports and recreational area. 

Both Angus and the White House Parents Committee feel that the area would be put to better use, if its surface is able to support all the various activities, throughout the year.  Being such a prominent feature of the House, the quad is used mainly for the White House parent functions and odd concert and up to now during the week it is for the exclusive use of the Grade12s. We feel that this area could be better utilised and actually benefit the whole house if it was more functional.

Very often, however the condition of the pitch or court or field or arena is not up to scratch as the grass struggles to grow thick and lush due to a lack of sunshine.

The challenge of course relates to funding.  Initial quotes suggest that the artificial lawn will cost in the region of R80,000.  A large sum, however if every boy, family or OD contributes R1,000, the task would be done.  Of course, not everyone will be able to contribute, so we are also hoping for some larger donations.

Should any of you feel willing or able to contribute R5,000 or more, we will place your name on a plaque in the quad if you wish it , commemorating your valuable contribution. The amount is to be put into the following school account so that you can apply for a tax rebate certificate.

 Please make all payments into the following account:

DIOCESAN COLLEGE (BISHOPS) BANK DETAILS.

Standard Bank, Rondebosch

Acc: 07 142 127 0

Acc Name: Diocesan College Council

Branch code:02 5009

Please reference the deposit as: Initial  Surname  /2882  i.e. A Bloggs/2882

The intention is to use the same company which laid the turf at Bishops Prep and Rustenburg.  The broad timetable is to complete the fund raising by 30^th September and ideally complete the work by year end.

This project is totally reliant on the support of our White House parent body so we ask you all to dig deep and help us gather the funds for something that will give all the boys continual hours of enjoyment in the years to come.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of the Parent Committee members responsible for your grade or Mr Firth.

Yours sincerely
Erica Jankovich  (on behalf of the White House Parents Committee)

The White House Parents Committee

Erica Jankovich                      Grade 8           ericajankovich@yahoo.co.uk
Debbie Soll                              Grade 9           soll@global.co.za
Paul Boynton                          Grade 9           boynton@iafrica.com
Anthea Boehmke                    Grade 10         antheab@worldonline.co.za
Sue van der Merwe                Grade 11         vansclan@mweb.co.za
Angus Firth                              Grade 12         afirth@bishops.org.za