News of 2 April 2025
HOCKEY
Our coaches were given the opportunity to trial and test the 1st team, 2nd team, u17A team and u16A team players’ abilities at the Despatch Sports Festival.
The 1st team
Beat DSG 15-1, DF Malherbe 20-9 and Cradock 20-13
Lost to Despatch 13-17.
The 2nd team
Beat Bergsig 15-4, DF Malherbe 11-3
Lost to Despatch 6-9, McLachlan 6-18
The U17A team
Lost 7-9 to Despatch, 0-19 to Pearson
Drew to Humansdorp 10 all
Beat Alexander Road 15-2
The U16A team
Beat Alexander Road 15-2, Humansdorp 15-4
Lost to Pearson 7-16, Despatch 5-19
The U16A hockey team participated in the Bloemhof Fairtree u16 Girls Hockey Festival in Stellenbosch. In Pool A, Collegiate won 6, drew 2 and lost 1 to end 2nd the Pool A. We then played Rhenish who were 2nd in Pool B to a 0-0 draw to tie 3rd place. The short format games made for some exciting hockey with Collegiate scoring 17 goals and only conceding 3.
CGHS vs La Rochelle 4-0 win
CGHS vs Reddam Constantia 3-1 win
CGHS vs Worcester 4-0 win
CGHS vs Springfield 3-0 win
CGHS vs Garsfontein 1-0 win
CGHS vs Hermanus 1-0 win
CGHS vs Fairmont 1-1 draw
CGHS vs Outeniqua 0-0 draw
CGHS vs Bloemhof 0-1 loss
CGHS vs Rhenish 0-0 draw
The U14A team were unbeaten at the Alex Festival, with four great wins! We are super proud of our Collegiate players and thrilled at their fabulous start to the 2025 season.
The team won all their matches:
vs Pearson 1-0
vs Hudson 4-0
vs Alex 10-0
vs Westering 2-1
The Collegiate U14B hockey team participated in the Alex Festival and played impressive hockey ending the festival undefeated:
CGHS 2-0 VG
CGHS 1-0 Pearson B
CGHS 2-0 Framesby A
CGHS 1-1 Alex A
CGHS 1-0 United Through Sport Club
Our Collegiate 2nd and 3rd Hockey teams participated in the inaugural Framesby Festival. Our 2nd team won Gold whilst our 3rd team won Bronze. Khazimla Nogalawe received an award for runner-up player of the tournament.
Our U16A and u16B hockey teams participated in the U16 Hockey Pearson Tournament.
CGHS 16A vs Gelvan Invitational 6-0
CGHS 16A vs Somerset College 2-0
CGHS 16A vs Westering 4-0
CGHS 16A vs Framesby 1-1 (0-1) shootout
CGHS 16A vs Somerset College 4-0
CGHS 16A vs Woodridge 1-0
Came 5th in A section
CGHS 16B vs Framesby B 2-0
CGHS 16 B vs Brandwag B 1-0
CGHS 16B vs Kingwood B 0-0
CGHS 16B vs Pearson C 0-0
CGHS 16B vs Hudson B 3-0
CGHS 16B vs Pearson C 1-0
CGHS 16B vs Pearson B 0-1
Came 2nd in B section
We would like to congratulate the following Collegiate Hockey Players for being selected for
their various Eastern Province teams.
EP 14A team:
Josie van Heerden
Mary-Jade Scowby
Linathi Bidli
Sophia Jansen
Grace Thomas
EP 14B team:
Kaitlyn Richter
Jemma Jamieson
Mia Jordaan
Neo Monaheng
EP under 14 non-traveling reserve:
Thayanda Peter
EP 16A team:
Emihle Mazomba
Gabriella de Donker
Jade Grobler
Jana Prinsloo
Lusanele Ntsepe
Salome Oosthuizen
EP 16B team:
Casey Grobler
Lauren Duckworth
Nolitha Makasana
EP under 16 non-traveling reserves:
Amy Wilmot
Minentle Jojo
Olivia Freecks
EP 18A team:
Kerrin Gillies
Eden Oliver
Gemma Bower
Taryn Peltenburg
Ayanda Klaas
Kate Brennan
Khazimla Nogalawe
EP 18B team:
Cassidy Williams
Jenna Coetzee
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS
20 March @ our happy place! International Day of Happiness was celebrated with joy. Even the birds in our trees were happy.
EP JUNIOR WIND ORCHESTRA AND JUNIOR STRING ORCHESTRA
We would like to congratulate Grade 8 learner Abbygail de Lange (percussion) for being selected for the Eastern Cape Junior Wind Orchestra. We would like to congratulate Grade 8 learner Mishall Wesley for being selected for the Eastern Cape Junior String Orchestra.
ROMEO AND JULIET
The cast of "Romeo and Juliet" delivered the performance of their lives on our school stage. The dynamic staging, choreography and acting were supported by the school's skilled technical team, TECRU.
NETBALL
The Collegiate U14B netball team participated in the Alex Festival and won 6 of 7 matches.
CGHS 8-3 Alex A
CGHS 7-6 Framesby C
CGHS 7-5 Victoria Girls' High A
CGHS 8-7 Victoria Park A
CGHS 9-2 Urban A
CGHS 12-1 Alex B
CGHS 4-10 United Through Sport Club
We had our 1st Netball Team's touring squad capping ceremony before heading off to the Paarl Girls' High Tournament.
CHOIR
The Eastern Cape Youth Choir representatives from Collegiate attended the Mzanzi Conductors’ Choir Convention with Mrs Agenbag, conductor of the choir, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
SIMAMELE
Our first Simamele session for the year discussed our identities. Who are we in the different facets of our lives? How do we see our selves? How do others see us? What shapes our identity? This insightful discussion and self reflection session will hopefully broaden our understanding of ourselves and others.
DEBATING
On Thursday 13 March, the Collegiate first Debating team (Caitlin van Heerden, Nonhle Goliath and Dion Duri) won the quarter final debate against Westering to go through to the league semi-final. The motion was TH prefers that social welfare come in the form of actual cash rather than specialised services (food kitchens, free clinics, homeless shelters, school fee reduction etc.), which Collegiate proposed. Nonhle Goliath was awarded best speaker. Their teacher bought them each an ice-cream! At the semi-final, the team competed in a tough debate around activism versus legal options in bringing about change. The team defeated their opponents! Congratulations girls and best of luck for the final.
LIFE ORIENTATION
Old Girl of 2008 and lecturer at NMU, Dr Vera Nketiah (nee Afriyie), the first PhD graduate in Dietetics at NMU, came to her Alma Mater and brought with her 2 final year Dietetics students and a second year Bcom Hospitality Management student. They addressed the Grade Tens about healthy eating and nutrition and shared what studying Dietetics and Hospitality management involve. All three students are also Old Girls of the College! How special it was to welcome them.
QUIZ
Collegiate’s Quiz Club hosted the Interschools Quiz League. As hosts, they did not participate in Round One but in Round Two, they tied with two other schools for second place.
On Monday, 10 March, the Collegiate Quiz Club hosted a Music Trivia. Learners were quizzed on memorable songs from previous decades and the latest hits, hosted by the Quiz chairperson Mikaela Caliste. For those who participated, it served as an opportunity to have fun with friends and compete in friendly competition against other Collegiate girls. Congratulations to the winning team.
SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY OF MUSIC TEACHERS (SASMT) NATIONAL CONFERENCE
We are very proud of our C of Saxes ensemble who performed two pieces at the opening concert of the South African Society of Music Teachers (SASMT) National Conference. They performed one of these pieces for the school at our Monday morning Assembly.
AQUATICS DAY RESULTS
Congratulations to Jemmah Roman for breaking the record for the u14 50m Butterfly, and Sienna Gous for breaking the u16 100m Freestyle record.
Top swimmers for
U14 Jemmah Roman (63 points) and Morgan Gous (62 points)
U16 Sienna Gous (78 points) and Zandri Knoetze (42 points)
U18 Jenna Coetzee (47 points) and Madison Fourie (33 points)
Final Gala House Placings
1st Mary 256 points
2nd Vicky 244 points
3rd Alex 140 points
4th Lizzy 139 points
5th Saints 95 points
Water Polo Final Placings
1st Mary
2nd Lizzy
3rd Alex
4th Saints
5th Vicky
MOUNTAIN BIKE LEAGUE
Collegiate is very proud of Madison Law, who participated at the first school Mountain Bike league and won the Ladies Junior u18 event.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Music department started the year off with the annual Concert Band, Choir and Vocal ensemble auditions. Great talent was discovered and we are excited to see the manner in which the new members of these groups have settled in and the difference they have made already. Preparations for the year’s performances in the form of workshops and rehearsals are in full swing. The music groups made a very good impression during the Open day presentation and did not disappoint. An exciting atmosphere and entertaining vibe was experienced by the Grade 7 learners and parents.
The Vocal ensemble represented our school at the Harvest Harmony Festival and did us proud.
Mrs Mey and Mrs Hemingway have presented talks at the National conference of the South African Society of Music Teachers, hosted by the Eastern Cape branch. Ms van Vledder was elected as one of a few music teachers in the city to teach and guide the saxophonists at the annual Eastern Cape Junior Woodwind Orchestra.
E-SPORTS
The Fortnite team placed 11th in their league match at the start of March. Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the weekly league competitions. The team is ably led by Isabelle Newman.
SWIMMING
SA OPENWATER CHAMPIONSHIPS, JEFFREY'S BAY
Morgan Gous
4 x 1.5km Relay: Gold
3km Individual Age 13-14: Gold
Sienna Gous
4 x 1.5km Relay: Gold
3km Individual Age 15-16: 4th
5km Individual Age 15-16: Silver
Milla Delport
3km Individual Age 17-18: 17th
In addition, Grade 11 learner Milla Delport on her attained outstanding achievements in Swimming at the Level 3 Championships in Bellville:
400m freestyle 4th
200m freestyle 4th
Mix 4x100 freestyle 4th
100m freestyle bronze
50m freestyle bronze
100m backstroke bronze
50m backstroke bronze
Congratulations to our Grade 8 learner, Grace Thomas, who excelled at the Top 8 Swimming gala bringing home gold in the 50m Butterfly, Breaststroke and Freestyle.
INTERACT
Members of Interact made play-dough which will be donated to various Children’s Homes. Facta non Verba - Deeds not words
CONCERT BAND
The Concert Band had a Saturday camp filled with lots of fun, laughter and hard work. The day started at 8AM with a rehearsal, followed by fun activities involving the Grade 8s as a way to welcome them into the band. In the afternoon they split up into small sectionals for a more focused practice session. After all the hard work, they had a talent show where the girls showed off their unknown talents including ballet dancing, harmonica playing and funny skits. They ended off with a parents’ show case at 7PM to show their parents what they had been working on.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Collegiate Voice students Katherine Wilson, Cwenga Williams, and Aisha Mxokozeli performed alongside Voice teacher, Mrs Hemingway in “Soirée Musicale” at the esteemed Voice lecturer, Mr Lionel van Zyl's residence on Saturday 1 March. The singers wowed the audience and performed alongside many of Gqeberha's most acclaimed professionals.
On 17 March, the Vocal Ensemble performed at the Harvest Harmony festival held at Harvest Christian School. It was wonderful to make music with some of Gqeberha's finest schools and ensembles including Harvest Christian School, St Dominic's Priory, Theodore Herzl, Summerwood Primary, and the Eastern Cape Junior Children's Choir. Our performers wowed the audience and had them clapping along as always. The group was conducted by Mrs Hemingway and accompanied by Ms Potgieter. Well done to all our talented singers.
PEHS ATHLETICS MEDAL WINNERS
Sopia Jansen 1st for u/14 400 and 800m
Amy Jordaan 1st for u/14 90m Hurdles
Mia Jordaan 3rd for u/14 400m
Olivia Freercks 3rd for u/16 long jump
Jenna Coetzee 1st for u/17 800m
Milia Delport 1st for u/17 Javelin
Yanelisa Nomoyi 2nd for u/19 400m and 3rd for 200m
Kadre Necker 3rd for u/19 Javelin
STEAM WEEK
A special thank you to all staff, learners, including the photography club, for their role in STEAM Week. The fashion show was a great success and the designs were stunning.
Congratulations to the winning classes: in the Junior Grades B4 and in the senior grades, D3.
TRIBUTE TO OLD GIRL NINA HAMPTON (NÉE BOK)
It is with nostalgia and gratitude that we share the new addition to our Resource Centre of a bookcase. The beautiful new bookshelf is a tribute to Old Girl Nina Hampton (née Bok) of the Class of 2000 from her parents in her memory. Her legacy lives on.
EASTERN PROVINCE AQUATICS TEAM
Congratulations to Jenna Coetzee, Morgan Gous, Sienna Gous and Jemmah Roman who have been selected for the Eastern Province Aquatics Team for the upcoming South African Senior Nationals which will be held from 09 April - 13 April 2025 in Gqeberha.
All 4 swimmers had to swim Senior Open qualifying times in order to be selected.
