THE SCHOOL CREST
The red cross of St George represents bravery and the white field, purity and truth. The scarlet aloe is a proud symbol of the Border region. The school motto; Veritas et Virtus (Truth and Courage) has inspired generations of girls since the late 19th Century. The magnificent…more »
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
To be a principle-centred school of excellence at which teachers, learners, employees and interested stakeholders teach, learn, work and interact together in a spirit of growth and harmony. In striving towards our vision we: Encourage all at our school to develop their unique potential…more »
FOUNDING OF GHS
The arrival of two new pupils would not normally change the course of history. That is exactly what happened when Dr Bisset Berry arrived at the local Government school in Queenstown and demanded to enroll his daughter…more »
NEWS
The 2023 Awards Dinner in St George’s Hall was a huge success with both Sporting and Cultural Spheres being celebrated. View the main prize winners under Resources on D6, the website and our facebook page. All the prize winners are congratulated on their…more »
2024 APPLICATIONS
BIRTHDAY WEEKEND 2023
The celebration of GHS’s 148th birthday last weekend was highlighted by the attendance of a number of old girls, some from as far back as the Class of 1961! There was a large contingent from the Class of 1983, and the Class of 1998 had the honour of the Birthday message…more »
SENIOR LEARNER COUNCIL 2024
Congratulations to the Senior Learner Council 2024 who were announced at an assembly on Friday 11 September 2023. The learners are (in alphabetical order) Chloe Fitzhenry (Deputy Head Girl), Licebo Hoho, Lisakhanya Kene, Usisipho Matoti, Wuve Mayapi, ThobalalisaMfabana, Siphosethu Mtetweni, Oyintanda Ncobo, Lolwethu Roboji, Silindile Sikweyiya, Siyasanga Skade, Simone van Gensen, Mahle Ketelo (Head Girl).
