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Reunion Dinner 2024 was a momentous occasion with tickets selling out in record time and Old Girls travelling from far and wide to attend the Sesquicentenary celebrations. It was incredibly special having it in the Stevenson Hall, with the Dinner having returned to school in 2023. Old Girls’ enjoyed a memorable evening together at their alma mater and it was fantastic to witness the excitement of seeing each other again.

On Saturday 19 October 2024, the OCGG Committee held their annual Seniors’ Tea for all those living locally and from the Matric Classes of 1970 and earlier. This event is always an enjoyable time of reconnection with old friends and an opportunity to get an update on the Schools from both the High and Junior School Principals.

This year’s Tea, being part of the celebration of the School’s 150 Years, was a chance to recognise once more, how fortunate we have all been to have spent our formative years at a school like Collegiate, an institution steeped in enduring values.

We also took the opportunity to recognise and thank two stalwarts, Elizabeth Potts and Margo Schuin, who are retiring from the committee, for their exceptional 48 and 31 years respectively of service – years in which they have played such vital roles with great spirit and character.

The accompanying photographs convey the camaraderie of the Tea and show the wonderful eats provided by the school’s official caterers.

As the mornings become lighter, our Matrics write their Trial Examinations, the Grade Eleven excitement about camp grows, the Grade Nines work on their Pilot GEC integrated projects and the build-up to our Summer Festival takes centrestage. Read about our achievements of September here:

August began with endings as we faced the end of the winter sport season, and we saw a burst of cultural activities and successes. 

There is something special about the first few days back from the holiday. The school had stood fairly empty, and the hopes and dreams of the learners and staff who fill the corridors during the term are absent.  With a burst of laughter, hugs and hope for a new term; learners returned for Term Three with enthusiasm (and shivers because of the cold!) and the school comes alive again!

The essence of nostalgia is an awareness that what has been will never be again. - Milton S. Eisenhower

May was a time of nostalgia as the school celebrated the 150th birthday.  From our sports teams in Potchestroom for the All Girls' Festival to the wonder of our many Founders' Week activities; it was been a month that may well be hard to beat. 

What a month April was.  Our involvement in sports programmes and our wonderful week of Literary activities made for a busy, exciting and productive time!

There was inspiration and innovation at the Steam Week events that kicked off March, while our sports and clubs continued to excel.