On behalf of the Sandringham High Alumni Association, thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Business Breakfast on 22 October 2026 at the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club.
The event brought together alumni, business professionals, former teachers and friends of Sandringham High School for a morning of networking, meaningful conversation and inspiration.
Our Theme: Rational Optimism
Our theme, “Rational Optimism,” offered a timely reminder that we can look to the future with confidence while remaining grounded in reality, opportunity and purposeful action.
We extend a special thank you to our three outstanding speakers:
- Neil Urmson (SHS Class of 1988) — Investec Wealth Manager
- Jonathan Cohen (SHS Class of 1999) — Leadership Coach
- Victor Barbosa (SHS Class of 1999) — CEO of Naked Coffee
We are grateful to Neil, Jonathan and Victor for sharing their insights, experiences and perspectives. They brought Rational Optimism to life and challenged us to turn optimism, leadership and a positive outlook into meaningful action in our professional and personal lives.
Celebrating Our Sandringham Community
A highlight of the morning was reconnecting with members of the wider Sandringham High family.
We were delighted to welcome former teachers Debbie Joffee, Dalene Morgendaal, Linda Urmson, Vivian Helfer, Di Gibson and Charles Orsmond, our former Headmaster. Their contributions to the school and its learners remain an important part of Sandringham High’s history. We were equally pleased to welcome Pascal Rikhotso, our current Headmaster.
Their presence reminded us that Sandringham High is far more than a school building. It is a community shaped across generations by shared experiences, lasting friendships, dedicated educators and a bond that continues long after our school days have ended.
Bringing together former teachers, past and present school leaders, alumni and business professionals is exactly what the Alumni Association aims to achieve.
Building Connections and Creating Opportunities
The Business Breakfast marks an exciting step forward for our Alumni Association. Its purpose extends beyond reconnecting with old school friends. It is an opportunity to:
- build a vibrant professional network;
- share knowledge and experience;
- create opportunities for alumni and current learners; and
- use our collective skills and resources to make a meaningful difference.
As Sandringham High continues its journey of renewal and growth, the support, involvement and enthusiasm of our alumni community are invaluable. By working together, we can create opportunities for current learners and contribute to a stronger future for our school.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this inaugural event a success. We are also grateful to the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club for hosting us.
This Is Just the Beginning
We look forward to developing the Sandringham High Business Breakfast into an ongoing platform for networking, collaboration, mentorship and positive change.
If you were unable to join us this time, we hope to welcome you at a future event. We encourage all alumni, former teachers and friends of Sandringham High to:
- get involved;
- reconnect with the school community; and
- be part of the exciting journey ahead.
Together, we can turn optimism into action and make a lasting difference.
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