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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...more »
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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...more »
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WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
This past weekend saw the opening of the newly refurbished tennis courts at Girls' High School. The opening of the courts coincided with the first tennis fixture of the year as Girls' High School hosted DSG from Grahamstown...more »
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BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
Birthday Weekend 17
Aug to 19 Aug 2012 - Celebrating 137 years! Click here to download the programme
All Old Girls and in particular Old Girls from the years 1952, 1962, 1972, 1987, 1992 and 2002 are encouraged to attend. |
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MATRIC RESULTS PRESS STATEMENT
We are very pleased with the performance of our 2011 matric candidates. 92 girls wrote the exam. All passed. This is the twentieth year in succession that Queenstown Girls' High School has obtained a 100% pass rate. 91% of those who wrote...more »
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LATEST NEWS
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SPORT
Jenna Lucas participated in an Endurance Race held in Middleburg, Northern Cape. She came 2nd overall in the 86km with a time of 4h22. This is an excellent achievement considering the heat she and her horse had to deal with during the race.
NEW STAFF
Girls' High School welcomed Mrs Nonkoliseko Mtwana from Cape Town at the start of the new school year. Mrs Mtwana, who holds a number of post graduate qualifications, is a highly experienced teacher and will be joining the school's growing Xhosa Department. Mrs Mtwana previously taught at Christel House, an independent school in the Western Cape. Girls' High School also welcomed well-known local educator Mrs Margaret Dreyer onto the teaching staff. Mrs Dreyer will be assisting in the English Department. The Eastern Cape Education Department has still to resolve the filling of substantive vacancies.
