School News
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...
BELGRAVIA ART EXHIBITION 2024
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,...
DERBY vs HANGKLIP
HOCKEY 1st team won 7 – 1; 2nd team won 2 – 0; u/16 B won 2 – 1; NETBALL u/19 A won 14 – 11; u/19 B won 27 – 4; u/16 A won 20 – 14; u/16 B lost 6 -9; u/14 A lost 15 – 17; u/14 B won 13 - 8
DERBY vs CAMBRIDGE
DEBATING Senior Team won Junior Team won with Phumelela Mayekiso voted Best Speaker CHESS Chess lost 2 - 4 HOCKEY 1st team lost 1 – 2; 2nd team drew 1 – 1; 3rd team won 2 – 0; u/16 A drew 0 – 0; u/16 B won 1 – 0; u/14 A won 2 – 1;...
CLASH OF THE CULTURES
The Senior Learner Council hosted GHS’s first Clash of Cultures, with the help of Mrs Shelly Goldschmidt, Mr Wiggill at the technical side, Mr Newman setting up the hall and Mr Raubenheimer on the debating side. The SLC created portfolios for...
POLAR FREEZE
The Senior Learner Council, assisted by Mrs Shelly Goldschmidt, hosted the Polar Freeze on Friday 26 July to raise funds for the Class of 2024, which they will donate to the school for a special project at the end of the academic year. The concept...
DERBY vs STUTTERHEIM
NETBALL u/19 A won 34 – 18; u/16 A lost 15 – 17; u/16 B won 18 – 3; u/14 A won 23 – 8 HOCKEY GHS 2nd team vs Stutterheim 1st team won; GHS u/16 A vs Stutterheim 2nd team won