On the 24 May 2013, the Classes of 1973 (40 years), 1988 ( 25 years) and 1993 (20 years) Reunion Groups joined the School in a special Reunion Assembly.

Enzio Zambetti addressed the School on behalf of the Class of 1973; Michael Cochrane addressed the School on behalf of the Class of 1988 & Matthew Pohl addressed the School on behalf of the Class of 1993.

The theme of all three old boys messages reflected the pride and passion still felt for this great school and how proud they are to be a King Edward Old Boy.

Thank you Gentlemen, what an honour to have you back at your alma mater. Strenue!

King Edward VII School Old Boy and one of the finest REDS players to date Joe Van Niekerk, led his team Toulon to Heineken Cup glory on Saturday 18 May! Captain Van Niekerk with an inform Jonny Wilkinson inspired Toulon to a 16-15 victory over Clermont Auvergne at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Wilkinson kicked three penalties and landed the decisive conversion to Delon Armitage’s try as Toulon rallied from 15-6 down to clinch their first major trophy in over two decades. Toulon players were in tears at the Aviva Stadium in securing this victory.

King Edward congratulates Big Joe and Toulon on this wonderful win!

Big Joe article by Mark Keohane

King Edward VII School Old Boy and current Toulon Captain, Joe van Niekerk took time out of his busy schedule to send messages of support to the REDS of 2013!

Joe tweeted to King Edward VII School the following encouraging words and support:

‘To the Reds team of 2013 I know things have been tough.. its up to you all to find something special inside dig deep..’
Most importantly play for each other.. every #Red from a far is behind this team ,no matter the outcome we are #REDBROTHERS
The #RedJersey is an inspiration …you are all an inspiration once you put that jersey over your heads be determined…’

As the RED MACHINE heads to Maritzburg College this weekend, they will be encouraged by the support of KES Old Boy, Joe van Niekerk and know that the RED ARMY support is vital to the cause and mission on hand.

King Edward VII School and RED Community thank Joe for his support and more importantly wish the Toulon Captain ALL THE BEST as he leads his side in the Heineken Cup Final, also to be played on Saturday 18 May vs Clermont Auvergne at 18h00.

GO JOE! GO SCHOOL!