The 38th Bishops Eisteddfod is currently being held at Bishops.

The Bishops Eisteddfod (culminating in the popular Interhouse Singing Competition) is the largest event on the annual calendar and the only one that involves every boy in the College.  The success and value of the Eisteddfod lies in its diversity of activities, in its creative processes and in its ability to extract a sense of passion in boys; it is an event that requires from the boys motivation and negotiation, leadership skills and massive team effort.

We are excited to welcome boys, parents, ODs, visitors and audiences to our annual Eisteddfod.

We would like to thank our Eisteddfod sponsor, Sygnia, without whose support this Eisteddfod would not be possible. The culmination of two days of festivity, the 53rd Inter-House Singing Competition, promises to be a fitting end to this cultural extravaganza, and will be hosted at the CTICC1 (Hall 3) on Wednesday 25 June 2025 starting at 7.00PM.  

History & Background:

First established in 1987 by Headmaster John Peake, the Bishops Eisteddfod aims at creating a cultural spirit, as well as challenge boys to ‘stand on the edge’ and get involved in things that they normally would not do.

All aspects of cultural life are put to the test – Speech, Performance, Visual Arts, Music and the ever-popular Inter-House Singing Competition, which has been in existence since 1971. Although the main focus is given to the performances on the Eisteddfod days, much preparation has taken place during the term and many preliminary rounds have tested the skills of all the students in the school.

The 38th Bishops Eisteddfod has arrived, spirits have reached fever pitch and the Houses will be competing over the two days, culminating in the Inter-House singing, after which various sectional owlets are awarded, with the winner being presented the Big Owl.

The link is https://college.bishops.org.za/eisteddfod/default.aspx where the full programme can be found 

We look forward to seeing you there!

[Adapted from the Eisteddfod leaflet].