School News
HANDS-ON LEARNING IN LIFE SCIENCES 2025
Our Grade 11 learners recently dissected kidneys as part of their excretion chapter, which strengthened their knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
QUEENSTOWN EISTEDDFOD – PHOTOGRAPHY 2025
Congratulations to GHS Photography students who entered the 2025 Queenstown Eisteddfod. The following results were achieved : SILVER Diya Rajesh Gr 10, Danay Olivier Gr 8 BRONZE Joanna Manoj Gr 10, Lilitha Zamane Gr 9, Danay Olivier Gr 8 MERIT...
QUEENSTOWN EISTEDDFOD – ART 2025
Congratulations to GHS Visual Arts learners who entered the 2025 Queenstown Eisteddfod. The following results were achieved : DOUBLE GOLD Mbalenhle Gwebani Gr 12 GOLD Sophie Okafor Gr 10 x2 SILVER Diya Rajesh Gr 10, Lungako Fatuse Gr 10, Soyama...
BELGRAVIA ART EXHIBITION 2025
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,...
ALISON MUIR – SA SCHOOLS SQUASH RANKINGS 2025
Congratulations to Alison Muir, a Grade 11 learner, on being ranked 7th in u/19 age group for the S A Schools Squash rankings for 2025. Well done, Ali, on this great achievement. GHS is super proud of you!
BIG SISTER – LITTLE SISTER SQUASH 2025
The Big Sister - Little Sister Squash match against Balmoral was a huge success! Our girls had a wonderful time playing against their younger ‘sisters’, creating unforgettable memories. It is moments like these that remind us of our unspoken motto:...
DERBY VS KINGSRIDGE 2025
CHESS GHS won 4 – 2 PUBLIC SPEAKING Seniors Won & Juniors Lost HOCKEY 1st team won 6 – 0 u/16 A won 8 – 0 u14/A won 10 – 0 NETBALL u/19 a won 26 – 17 u/16 A lost 8 - 9 u/16 B won 17 - 11 u/16 C won 12 - 11 u/14 A won 20 – 11 u/14 B drew 11 -...
STELLA 100 CAPS & UBUKO 50 CAPS 2025
To Stella Emmanuel, our incredible captain, congratulations on achieving an outstanding 100 caps! You're the rock of the team, and your passion, leadership, and calmness at the back inspire trust and confidence in every player. Congratulations also...
MELANDIE VAN STADEN CROSS COUNTRY NATIONALS 2025
Melandie van Staden, in Grade 11, has been selected to represent the Border Cross-Country team at the ASA Cross Country National Championships in Middelburg, Mpumalanga in September.
100 CAPS FOR 1ST HOCKEY TEAM 2025
Congratulations to Alison Muir on reaching an incredible 100 caps for our 1s Hockey team! Your passion and dedication shine brighter than any trophy - every time you step onto that turf, it's like a spark of magic happens! You're not just a player,...
DERBY VS CAMBRIDGE 2025
CHESS GHS won 5 - 1 HOCKEY 1st team won 9 – 0 2nd team won 5 – 2 3rd team won 2 – 0 u/16 A won 4 – 1 u/16 B lost 1 - 2 u/14 A won 5 – 0 u/14 B drew 1 - 1 NETBALL u/19 A won 31 – 25 u/19 B won 16 - 11 u/16 A won 20 – 11 u/16 C won 8 – 6 u/16 D lost...
2026 SENIOR LEARNER COUNCIL
Congratulations to the 2026 Senior Learner Council who were announced at an assembly on Monday 18 August 2025. The learners are (in order) Qhawekazi Qotsini, Yazini Skisazana, Lukho Soga, Zama Shweni, Celeste Gudmanz (Deputy Head Girl), Mihlali...
50 CAPS FOR 1ST HOCKEY TEAM 2025
Congratulations to Kungawo May and Usisibabalo Ngozi on this incredible achievement! Reaching 50 caps for the GHS 1st hockey team is a testament to your dedication, skill and passion for the sport. Well done, and here is to many more triumphs on...
DERBY VS HANGKLIP 2025
HOCKEY 1st team won 9 – 0 2nd team won 4 – 0 u/16 B won 5 - 0 NETBALL u/19 A won 24 – 20 u/19 B won 12 – 6 u/16 A won 15 – 10 u/16 B won 22 – 5 u/16 C won 12 – 8 u/16 D lost 6 - 15 u/14A won 22 - 9 u/14B won 20 - 17
BLOOD BANK TERM 3 2025
A big ‘Thank You’ to the girls for your keen participation in the Term 3 Blood Bank. A new record of 91 units of blood was donated – the girls seem to beat the record every term – well done! The event was well run by the SANBS and they thank the...
CROSS COUNTRY PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025
Melandie van Staden, in Grade 11, competed in the Cross-Country Provincial Championships at the University of Fort Hare in Alice. Melandie came 2nd in the u/17 age group.
‘DRESS LIKE YOUR FAVOURITE TEACHER’ 2025
GHS girls had an amazing time at the 'Dress like your Favourite Teacher' Day! The students had a blast seeing their teachers in uniform—it was a memorable day for everyone!
GREASE 2025
An unforgettable night of music, laughter and nostalgia! Grease Production at GHS is not to be missed.
‘FUNKY SOCK – ANYTHING BUT SCHOOL SHOES’ 2025
‘Anything but school shoes and funky sock day!’ was a huge success!
DERBY DAY VS OOS-KUS GIMNASIUM 2025
NETBALL u/19 A lost 12 – 21 u/19 B lost 6 – 18 u/16 A won 17 – 8 u/16 B lost 10 – 23 u/16 C lost 7 – 8 u/16 D drew 5 – 5 u/14 A drew 10 – 10 u/14 B lost 10 - 12 HOCKEY 1st team won 10 – 0 2nd team won 4 – 1