School News
BLOOD BANK TERM 1 2025
A Big Thank You to the girls for your enthusiasm at the Term 1 Blood Bank. A new record of 84 units of blood was donated – that is enough to provide 252 people in need – well done! Thanks to the staff members who donated as well. ...
VALENTINE’S PUBLIC SPEAKING VS QC & HANGKLIP 2025
The Public Speaking Society hosted a Valentine’s Day Public Speaking event, inviting Queen’s College and Hangklip. The Best Senior Speaker was Achumile Soboois from GHS. The Best Junior Speaker was Danay Olivier from GHS.
VALENTINE’S DAY CIVIES 2025
The school prefects met up with the QC prefects to exchange gifts that were handed out to the girls during break.
TENNIS VS CRADOCK 2025
The Tennis girls travelled to Cradock and played in a fixture against Cradock High School. GHS lost 5 – 13.
LUKHANJI DISTRICTS ATHLETICS MEETING 2025
The following results were obtained at the Lukhanji Districts Athletics Meeting held at The Rec on Saturday 1 February 2025: u/14 Azile Madolo : 3rd 200m Achuma Mnqanqeni : 1st 200m; 1st 800m; 1st 1500m Amange Mtezankuni : 2nd Shot Put Lingomso...
GRADE 8 SOCIAL 2025
The Grade 8 Social in the Gym Hall was a memorable event where Grade 8 boys from Queen’s College joined our Grade 8 girls for an evening of fun and connection. Excitement filled the air as the girls eagerly awaited entry into the hall. The night...
KOMANI CMC ATHLETICS MEETING 2025
The following results were obtained at the Komani CMC Athletics Meeting held at The Rec on Saturday 8 February 2025 : u/14 Achuma Mnqanqeni : 1st 1500m (5.35.32s) – New Record; 1st 200m (29.47s); 1st 800m (2.39.81s) – New Record Kaylyn Putter : 2nd...
TENNIS VS DSG 2025
The top 12 Tennis girls travelled to Grahamstown and played in a fixture against DSG. We lost 6 – 14 overall : lost doubles 0 – 8 and drew singles 6 – 6.
BLOOD BANK PEER PROMOTERS 2025
Womonde Rozani, Riley Winnaar, Sophie Okafor and Diya Rajesh attended the SANBS Peer Promoters Workshop at Queen’s College. The girls were briefed on the safety, importance and specifications of donating blood to save lives. They were also briefed...
DAVE HODGSON SQUASH FESTIVAL 2025
The first Squash team participated in the Dave Hodgson Squash Festival in Grahamstown. The following results were obtained : lost 4 - 2 vs Eunice; lost 4 -2 vs St Mary's Waverley; won 6 – 0 vs St Stithians; won 6 – 0 vs Kingsmead (Pretoria); lost 4...
MATRIC DANCE INVITATIONS 2025
Our tiny baby sisters in grade 1 at Balmoral Girls’ Primary School walked over to their big sisters’ school to deliver the Matric Dance Invitations to our matric girls. The level of adorableness was undoubtedly overwhelming from the little Balmoral...
ALISON MUIR – SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP IN MALAYSIA
Alison Muir represented South Africa at the Open KL Junior Squash Championship in Malaysia, starting with a 9-16 seeding. She lost 3-0 to Malaysia's 5-8 seeded player, initially ranking 16th. Alison played three more matches, improving her ranking...
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS 2025
A SHOWCASE OF TALENT AND DETERMINATION The day was filled with excitement and these athletes stood out for their exceptional performances - Best 1500m u/16 Athlete : Achuma Mnqanqeni- Best 1500m u/19 Athlete : Melandie van Staden- Best Field...
GRADE 8’S OF 2025 & THE QUEEN’S COLLEGE FUN RUN
The Grade 8 class of 2025 kicked off their high school journey with a vibrant Week of Welcome. They were introduced to the values and traditions of Girls’ High School, guided through the school rules and expectations, and explored the...
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...