School News
4 SCHOOLS – 1 FAMILY 2026
Four schools, each with its own identity and traditions, but together creating extraordinary opportunities for young people! Amongst Girls’ High School, Queen’s College, Balmoral Primary and Queen’s Junior, we brought together the 200+ Border and...
QUEENSTOWN EISTEDDFOD 2026
PUBLIC SPEAKING PLATINUM Gr 9: I Sithole; Gr 10: A Vilo; Gr 11: Z Ngoma x 2, M Kitching x 2; Gr 12: A Hayi DOUBLE GOLD Gr 9: A Tyoloda; Gr 10: K Mbotshane; Gr 11: K Molatoli; Gr 12: K Dyantyi GOLD Gr 8: Z Ahmed, A Azad; Gr 9: O Tlale, L Mzila, K...
GOLD FOR OUR DANCERS! 2026
GHS is bursting with pride to announce that the Senior Dance Group was awarded GOLD for their performance of "Sexy Back" at the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod. The girls performed beautifully and represented our school with incredible talent and...
THANK YOU MSI – SPONSORS OF GHS CRICKET OUTFITS 2026
Our heartfelt thanks go to MSI - Maths and Science Infinity who generously sponsored our GHS Cricket club with shirts, pants and caps. MSI is a proudly South African organization that helps underperforming schools nationwide by demystifying Maths...
2027 INTERACT BOARD INDUCTION DINNER
On 21 August, the Interact Society held the annual Induction Dinner, where the new 2027 Board was announced. Nominees and Interact members from various schools came together to enjoy an evening filled with reflection on the past year, celebration,...
ISIXHOSA SOCIETY TALENT SHOW 2026
The isiXhosa Society Talent Show was a great success, with our girls showcasing their various talents in dance, music and drama. The evening was enjoyed by all those who were in attendance. We would like to send a special thank you to all parents...
CHESS BORDER TRIALS 2026
During the past holidays, GHS Chess players participated in the final round of the Border Chess Trials held in East London. They achieved the following results: u/18: 2nd Asiyolise Nyubatyha u/20+Adults: 2nd Rethabile Hlanga, 3rd Owethu Maqhiza...
CHESS CHRIS HANI DISTRICT SELECTIONS 2026
On 1 August, the GHS Chess Team participated in the Chris Hani District elimination round for the Chris Hani District Chess Team, and the following results were obtained: u/15 1st Kripa Thomas, 2nd Ntandakazi Dumezweni u/17 1st Asiyolise Nyubatyha,...
LEAH VAN DYK – KARATE SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2026
Leah van Dyk, a Grade 9 learner, as member of the Eastern Cape Karate Team, participated in the Karate South Africa National Tournament in Port Elizabeth. She competed in the 14/15 age group and has a Purple Belt. Leah received Gold for Kumite and...
BELGRAVIA ART EXHIBITION 2026
Belgravia High Schools Art Exhibition in East London showcases the best artwork in the whole of the East London region. It is a prestigious event where a panel of many judges award medals to works of the highest standards. Mrs Christine Maclean,...
BIG SISTER LITTLE SISTER SQUASH 2026
What a special afternoon of Big Sister, Little Sister Squash. It was wonderful to see our girls sharing the court and their love for squash. These afternoons are about so much more than sport - they are about friendship, encouragement, making...
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – SUMMA CUM LAUDE 2026
We are incredibly proud to celebrate three exceptional Grade 11 learners who have been awarded the prestigious Summa Cum Laude for Academics at Queenstown Girls’ High School. The Summa Cum Laude Award is the highest academic award a learner can...
ENTREPRENEURS DAY 2026
The Interact Society held a very successful Entrepreneurs Day on Friday 14 August 2026. The girls had the opportunity to purchase a stand and sell their own homemade and home-baked goodies during break. There was a great variety of treats and...
JOANNA MANOJ – PHOTOGRAPHY TALENT 2026
We are very proud of Joanna Manoj who entered the Monthly Photography Competition and for the wonderful recognition her photographs received. Her photographs ‘Beauty in Departure’, ‘A Boat for Unspoken Wishes’ and ‘Memories Set Afloat’ were all...
GHS VS KINGSRIDGE DERBY 2026
CHESS GHS won 7 - 5 DEBATING Senior Team : Won with Oluhle Hobongwana voted Best Speaker Junior Team : Lost HOCKEY 1st team won 5 – 2 u/16 A won 7 – 0 u/14 A won 4 - 0 NETBALL u/19 B lost 12 – 13 u/16 A won 18 – 15 u/16 B won 17 – 15 u/16 C lost 4...
MERRIFIELD FIXTURE 2026
HOCKEY u/16 A won 6 – 0 u/14 A won 5 – 2 NETBALL u/19 A won 30 – 11 u/16 B lost 17 – 22 u/14 A won 26 – 16
EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026
The GHS Senior and Junior Debating Teams travelled to PE to partake in the E C Provincial Debating Championships. The Juniors obtained the following results: Round 1 Lost vs Hangklip High, Round 2 Lost vs D F Malherbe, Round 3 Won vs Umtata...
EASTERN CAPE DEBATING TEAM 2026
Congratulations to Mihlali Kali and Sharon Abofra who was selected to represent the u/19 Eastern Cape Debating Team at Nationals in KZN in December 2026.
DERBY DAY GHS VS STUTTERHEIM 2026
HOCKEY GHS 2nd team vs STUTT 1st team lost 4 - 2 u/14 A won 6 – 0 NETBALL u/19 A won 42 - 10 u/16 B won 24 15 u/14 A won 27 - 15
BORDER SQUASH REPRESENTATIVES 2026
Congratulations to the following girls who represented Border Schools Squash at the Inter-Provincial Tournaments (IPT) in their various age groups : u/19 B Emily Dicks (no 5), u/17 Paisley Edkins (no 2) and Taylor Edwards (no 5) and u/15 Victoria...