School News
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
DERBY DAY VS MERRIFIELD 2025
HOCKEY 1st team drew 1 – 1 u/16 A won 3 – 0 u/14 A won 5 - 0
FAREWELL TO ADELIADE MAGINYA 2025
It’s with mixed emotions that GHS bid farewell to Adelaide Noxolo Maginya after an incredible 31 years of service. Her dedication, passion, and commitment will leave an indelible mark on our school and hostel community. We wish her a well-deserved,...
CROSS COUNTRY OOS-KUS GIMNASIOUM 2025
Congratulations to Melandie van Staden on her impressive performance at the Oos-Kus Gimnasioum Cross-Country event. Melandie came 2nd in the u/17 age group.
DERBY DAY VS HUDSON PARK 2025
HOCKEY 1st team won 2 – 1, 2nd won 2 – 0, 3rd won 2 – 1, u/16 A lost 0 – 6, u/16 B lost 0 – 1, u/14 A lost 1 – 2, u/14 B lost 0 - 1 NETBALL u/19 A lost 28 – 31, u/19 B lost 10 – 19, u/16 A lost 8 – 10, u/16 B lost 7 – 21, u/16 C lost 14 –...
DERBY DAY VS UNION HIGH 2025
HOCKEY 1st team lost 1 - 4, 2nd team lost 1 - 2, u/16 A won 1 - 0, u/14 A won 5 – 2
CROSS COUNTRY 2025
Melandie van Staden, a Grade 10 learner, participated in an Inter-Schools Cross Country Race at Lilyfontein School on Friday 16 May 2025. She ended 4th in the 4km race.
DERBY DAY VS DSG 2025
SQUASH Top 5 lost 1 - 4 HOCKEY 1st team lost 2 - 5, 2nd team won 2 – 0, 3rd team lost 0 – 6, u/16 A lost 0 - 4, u/16 B lost 1 – 3, u/14 A won 2 – 1, u/14 B lost 0 - 5 NETBALL u/19 A won 29 – 24, u/19 B won 16 – 12, u/16 A won 16 – 13, u/16 B...
DERBY DAY VS BURGERSDORP 2025
NETBALL u/19 A won 31 – 23, u/19 B won 11 - 7, u/16 A lost 6 – 9, u/16 B won 16 – 12, u/14 A won 22 - 11, u/14 B won 11 - 4
ASTRON & FRESHSTOP – SPONSORS OF FIRST TEAM OUTFITS 2025
GHS is deeply grateful to Dane van der Westhuizen at Astron Komani & FreshStop for their sponsorship to our 150th Anniversary Celebrations and all our first team outfits. Their support will help make this milestone year even more memorable....
DERBY DAY VS KINGSRIDGE 2025
CHESS GHS won 5 ½ vs ½ DEBATING Senior Debaters lost Junior Debaters lost with Cassidy Crew voted Best Speaker HOCKEY 1st team won 4 – 2, u/16 A won 6 – 0, u/16 B won 10 – 0, u/14 A won 7 - 0 NETBALL u/19 B won 10 – 4, u/16 A won 16 – 12, u/16 B...
NATIONAL ALL GIRLS’ FESTIVAL WYNBERG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL – CAPE TOWN 2025
ART Zoe Bobelo and Mbalenhle Gwebani represented GHS in the Art Category. Throughout the festival they attended workshops and engaged in creative subjects. On day 1 they carved and printed their linocuts. Mbalenhle received the prize for best...