Weekly Activities News 12-02-2024
Weekly Activities News
12-02-2024
ACADEMIC
The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane, visited Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School in Motherwell on Friday to congratulate the three Top Performing Schools in the Eastern Cape of which Collegiate Girls’ High School is one. It was a great honour for our Principal, Mrs Erasmus, to be there on behalf of the school and accept the Premier’s best wishes. Premier Mabuyane hopes to visit Collegiate in our 150th year.
PRINCIPAL’S COCKTAIL EVENING
The Collegiate Principals' Cocktail Evening was hosted on 1 February in the Stevenson Hall. Guests, Department of Education Officials, past teachers, SGB members and friends of the Junior School and High SKhool gathered to formally celebrate the past, present and future of the Collegiate Schools. The event, hosted by Mrs van Rooyen and Mrs Erasmus, was one of laughter and celebration.
MATRIC DANCE
The Matric Dance hosted in the Collegiate Stevenson Hall for the Class of 2024 unfolded on Saturday, 3 February 2024, as a major milestone in their school journey which draws to a close for the new chapter in their lives to start. The balmy weather created the ideal ambience for the event as they arrived to a fanfare of people lining the street before each learner and partner were greeted by the Principal, Mrs Erasmus, with Collegiate decorum.
In their dazzling formal wear, each learner radiated beauty and elegance, turning the event into a showcase of style and sophistication. The learners and their partners conducted themselves with grace and poise, showcasing not only their outward elegance but also their inner maturity and character.
The delectable cuisine was prepared for a queen’s banquet, amidst the beautifully decorated interior of the Stevenson Hall which holds its grandeur of tradition as testament to the school’s legacy. Those in attendance were treated to a feast for the senses by the caterers and planners working tirelessly behind the scenes.
We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Lotz and Mrs. Vlok for their unwavering dedication to orchestrating a memorable evening. Appreciation is expressed to Mrs. Erasmus for graciously hosting the event. As is tradition at Collegiate, the Grade 11 learners served on the planning committee. Their work ethic contributed to the success of the evening which is a night the Class of 2024 will always remember fondly.
RCL ELECTIONS
Collegiate learners voted for their Representative Council of Learners comprised of one learner per register class from Grade Eight to Grade Twelve. These twenty-five young leaders will be the bridge between their peers and the school staff, four of whom will be elected this Friday to join the school governing body. These four learners’ names will be announced to the school on Monday 12 February.
Congratulations on your achievement! Your peers have entrusted you with a valuable position and responsibility and we know that you will make them proud.
JUBILEE ROAST
Many great ideas start with a cup of good coffee. Sourced responsibly by local roastery, Masterton’s, the Jubilee Roast promises to satisfy any connoisseur’s taste buds. A coffee blend specially crafted to celebrate Collegiate’s 150th Jubilee, it can be purchased through the Bursar’s Office.
SPORT
CRICKET
The First Team Cricket Capping Ceremony saw the following learners being capped: Brooke Kruger (coach), Tsepiso Malahleha-Qaku, Tanya McNamara, Rob Marriott, Sithenkozi Mbanguta, Nerissa Primo, Kyra Wiehahn, Jeanne Steyn (Captain), Mihlali Kolosa, Leigh Sugden, Zoey Hay, Connor de Lange (coach), Abigail Trow, and Madison Venter.
On Wednesday 7 February, our Cricket Second Team played against Pearson. Despite not winning the match we congratulate Eyam who took 3 wickets. On Thursday, the Cricket First Team played away at Woodridge College in their opening match of the season which the hosts won.
Collegiate’s fortunes on the cricket pitched changed when the First Team played against Stirling in East London on Friday, 9 February. Even in the rain the girls managed to win by 25 runs and special mention is made of Tsepiso who scored 28 runs, not out. The following day they played against Cambridge and won by 66 runs. Special mention is made of Sithenkosi for 24 runs not out. This tour increased the morale and set the tone for the rest of the season.
SWIMMING
The Collegiate club swimmers competed in the Infinity Gala that was held at the Newton Park swimming pool at the weekend. The girls swam exceptionally well and a few managed to achieve personal best times. We congratulate Mila Delport who will be competing in the Level 2 Gala next month and Sienna Gous, Madi Higgs, Sabella Serdyn, Zandri Knoetze, Madi Fourie, Jenna Coetzee and Tiara Finnis who have all qualified for the SA Junior Nationals being held in Durban from 15 to 19 March.
TENNIS
The first team tennis girls participated in the annual Merrifield Tournament in East London. In the pool stage, the team lost to DSG 12-0. We beat Clarendon 12-0. We beat Merrifield 12-0. This took the team to the third and fourth playoffs, where we unfortunately lost to Cradock 12-0 and came fourth out of eight teams
WATER POLO
We are excited to share with you some important news and updates about our annual Pearson High School Derby Day, the Jason Murray Tournament in East London and the Oakhill Chukka festival in Knysna. All of our Waterpolo teams are commended for their commitment and for the noticeable teamwork and determination showed in the pool. Their efforts are truly making a difference for Collegiate.
The results of the Jason Murray tournament were impressive as this was the girls’ first tournament experience. The team played a total of 7 games, winning 4 and losing 3 placing them 5th overall. This was an amazing outcome as there was some tough opposition.
The Oakhill Chukka Festival was a unique experience for our Second Team pitting it against other Second Teams but also First Teams. Throughout the festival, the team’s strengthening bond contributed to the improved skills during matches. The girls played 7 games, won 5 and lost 2.
Our annual Pearson High School Derby was hosted by Collegiate this year. The standard was high due to Collegiate having a clean sweep last year from U/14C all the way to the First Team winning 6-3.
Our gratitude is extended to all the staff and coaches whose continued support of Collegiate Waterpolo we value. We look forward to the rest of the season in and out of the pool.
SQUASH
Dave Hodgson Tournament Results:
Lost against Eunice
Beat Herschel
Lost against Queens
Lost against St Stithians
Beat St Mary's
The purpose of the Festival is to get the squash season started and to get the girls excited about the year ahead. Thus, there are no winners. Special mention must go to Madison Everts for winning 4 out of her 5 matches. We are very proud of the girls' efforts.
PERFORMING ARTS
MUSICAL
In celebration of 150 years of excellence, Collegiate Girls’ High School - by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Ltd. - is proud to present Roger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (Enchanted Edition), directed by Mrs Liske Hemingway. The show will run from 13-16 March at the Savoy Theatre in Perridgevale, Gqeberha. Tickets are R150 and can be purchased via the Bursar’s Office from Monday, 12 February. For ticket enquiries please email: bronwynb@cghs.co.za.
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Adapted for the stage by Tom Briggs, from the teleplay by Roger L Freedman
