News articles

It is hard to believe how much one can pack into a week, and there is much news in this round-up of daily accolades for the Girls of the College!

On the day of love of 14 February, we present some stories of great love of drama, debating, water polo, the Matric Dance and lifesaving:

Two weeks in, the sports programme delighted us with great sport in East London and Makhanda, while on home turf, our Grade Eights took on camp (and the famous banana race) with much enthusiasm.  Read our news here:

Twenty Twenty Thrive is one week in and has been characterised by friendships renewed, bonds formed, settling in, achievements celebrated and goals set. Read about our first week here:

We have heard with great sadness of the passing of Old Girl and Benefactor of the school, Gill Gray neé de Wet (Class of 1957). She passed away on 9 December at her home in Bermuda surrounded by family and at peace.  Read about her contribution to our school and country here:

A year of celebration of 150 years of excellence drew to an end with the final assembly of 22 November, and we look back with great pride, nostalgia and gratitude. Read about our wrapping up of the year here as we celebrate our learners and staff. 

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.