School News
JIM FOUCHÉ ATHLETICS MEETING
u/16 Keeziah Essop : 2nd 100m 13.08s, 2nd 200m 27.10s Sophie Okafor : 5th 100m 13.76s, 4th 200m 28.21s Mekayla Kitching : 6th 400m 72.63s Khanyisile Godana : 13th Shot Put 6,6m u/17 Melandie van Staden : 7th 800m 2.53.11 u/19 Johanne van Eeden :...
4 SCHOOLS ATHLETICS MEETING
u/14 Lesedi Seshoka : 6th 100m 14.7s, 4th 200m 32.4s Siphesihel Nobumba : 2nd 800m 3.02.8, 5th 1500m 6.46.0, 1st Shot Put 7,43m Sune van Deventer : 3rd Shot Put 6.52m, 4th Discus 13,82m, 1st Pole Vault 1,30m Unam Msengana : 6th Shot Put 5.59m u/15...
ALISON MUIR – SQUASH CHAMPION
The GHS family extends its warmest wishes to Alison Muir as she embarks on an exciting international squash adventure! Alison will represent our school and South Africa in the Open K L Junior Squash Championship in Malaysia, followed by the...
LEARNER COUNCIL CAMP 2025
The 2025 Senior Learner Council went to Roydon just outside of town for their leadership camp. They encountered several challenges but through teamwork, open discussion, listening and supporting each other, they overcame each challenge. The SLC...
PRIZE GIVING 2024
Melandie van Staden, a Grade 10 learner, has been very active on the Cross-Country front. She participated at the Border Provincial Cross-Country Championships
VALEDICTORY 2024
The Valedictory Service was held on Thursday 17 October 2024. The Matrics walked onto the St George’s Hall stage to the beat of their chosen song "Good Old Days" by Macklemore. Mr Anaxagoras welcomed everyone and the service continued in the...
SA SCHOOLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
At the 2024 Prize Giving, the main prizes were handed out by Mrs Cynthia Lentoor : Non Nobis Award & Queenswood Trophy awarded in spirit of Honour before Honours– USISIPHO MATOTI; Shirley Cotterrell Trophy for integrity & true concern for...
INTER-HOUSE HOCKEY
The hockey girls participated in the Inter-House Hockey tournament and ongratulations go to Beswick on their victory. Great fun was had as the Matric hockey team narrowly defeated the "Almighty Staff" staff team.
DEDICATED LEARNERS
The Grade 12 English learners at GHS exhibited remarkable dedication on Saturday morning. Our teachers continue to offer unparalleled support, empowering the 2024 matriculants to achieve outstanding results in their forthcoming final exams.
BORA TRACK & FIELD LEAGUE 1
Melandie van Staden competed at the Bora Track & Field League 1 Event, organized by Border Athletics. This event was held in King Williamstown. Melandie came 1st in the u/16 1500m with a time of 5:47s.
BASS ANGLING
Melandie van Staden participated in the South African Bass Angling Junior Border Eastern District Competition during September. This competition was held at the Settlers Dam in Grahamstown. Melandie was placed 10th over-all with a bag weight of...
SA SCHOOLS SQUASH
INTERACT INDUCTION DINNER 2025
At the Interact Induction Dinner the 2024/2025 Interact Board was announced by Mr Tim Brittain, President of the Queenstown Rotary Club. Congratulations go to Unam Nyila (President), Nande Bambani (Vice-President), Phiwe Dlangamandla, Ezile...
QUEENSTOWN EISTEDDFOD 2024
AWARDS CEREMONY Well done to GHS learners who were celebrated at the 1st Annual Queenstown Eisteddfod Award Ceremony. The isiXhosa Choir under the conductorship of Latita Breakfast and the leadership of Ms Zuma got recognition for their Platinum....
GRADE 11 LIFE SCIENCES KIDNEY DISSECTION
As part of their investigation into excretion, the Grade 11 Life Sciences classes conducted a kidney dissection. As a component of their practical assessment for term 3, the girls were encouraged to engage in this hands-on dissection. For the kind...
SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM
The first-ever Science Symposium was hosted by Queen’s College, the theme being 'Science of the Past, Present, and Future.' The event was for Grade 10 - 12 learners from GHS, Queen’s College, Hexagon High School, Hoërskool Hangklip and Nkwanca High...
ECHS INVITATIONAL HOCKEY TOUR TO THE NETHERLANDS
GHS is proud to congratulate 6 hockey players who were invited for the ECHS Invitational Hockey Tour to the Netherlands. Stella Emmanuel and Joylyn Matham were invited for the u/18 side and Iminqweno Gqutyana, Mekayla Kitching, Elihle Mpekula and...
DERBY vs KINGSRIDGE (A)
CHESS Chess team won DEBATING Senior Team won with Mihlali Kali voted Best Speaker Junior Team lost with Phumelela Mayekiso voted joint Best Speaker PUBLIC SPEAKING Senior Team tied with Inam Tsotso voted Best Speaker Junior Team lost...
PROVINCIAL LEVEL DEBATES
Sharon Abofra, Sambese Buso, Sinovuyo Ngece and Azile Totose, Junior Debaters from GHS, took part in the Provincial Level Debates held at Kingswood High School recently. The team ranked 1st at the Debates, winning 5 out of 6 in the preliminary...
CHRIS HANI EAST SCHOOLS’ CHESS DISTRICT TRIALS
Chess was well represented at the Chris Hani East Schools’ Chess District Trials with 12 learners competing at these trials. Congratulations to the following learners who were chosen for the u/18 Chris Hani East Districts Chess Team : Qhayiya...