History Update
Members of the Grade 10 History class of 2007 will be pleased to know that their 2008 poster exhibition and assembly, which was held as part of the 90thanniversary of the sinking of the SS Mendi, was exhibited this year in the Kemp Hall foyer to commemorate the centenary of this tragic event. Read more..
(Photo by Ms Geila Wills)
Human Rights' Day Assembly
As the girls entered the Kemp Hall to the beat of Ruthie Foster’s song version of Maya Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman”, they sensed that this was going to be a very special assembly. They were not disappointed. Read more...
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Debating Update
The Juniors and Seniors have been training enthusiastically since late January under the expert coaching of Tamsin Metelerkamp (Juniors - Pictured Right) and Jordan Pfotenhauer (Seniors). They participated in the first two rounds of the Rotary League. Read more...
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Sports News and Results 28 March
- Congratulations to the girls who have been selected to represent RGHS at the annual National Girls’ Schools Festival from 27-30 April in Pretoria...
- Good luck to the U14, U16 and U19 Hockey teams and the U16 Netball team as they participate in the Somerset College, Champions Cup and Fairmont tournaments respectively during the holidays.
- Good luck to all parents, staff and girls who are participating in the many Two Oceans Fun Runs, trail and road races during the Easter weekend. We look forward to hearing your stories.
- Term 2 Sports Updates
- Indoor Hockey and Swimming results
- Triathlon news
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LO Matters
- 1 April: AAA School of Advertising Open Day http://www.aaaschool.co.za
- The next cycle of National Benchmark Tests (NBT) starts in May this year and registration opens on the 1st of April. These are important University placement tests, used by many South African universities. Visit their website to find out about registration, test venues, and dates: http://nbt.ac.za/.
The 2017 brochure can be downloaded from their website: http://nbt.ac.za/content/nbt-brochure.
- 10 April: SA Chefs Academy Open Day. To book, email lindi@sachefsacademy.com
- 22 April: UCT Open Day
- Mindful Parent Course: A 6-week parenting workshop starting in April by Clinical Psychologist Tracy Kruger. Email tracy@mindful.co.za
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GREEN FLASH
Earth Hour adventure at Kirstenbosch
This year Earth Hour was celebrated on the 25 March and to show our support, the Rustenburg Earth Children and Eco Leaders volunteered to help at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Earth Hour Adventure event, held at the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Read more...
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Coming up
Events during the Holiday:
- 1-4 April: U14 Hockey Tournament Somerset College
- 1-8 April: Franschoek Chamber Music Workshop
- 5-7 April: U16 Champions Cup Netball & Hockey Tournament (RGHS)
- 5-8 April: 1st Team Hockey Tournament (Fairmont)
- 10-14 April: Outward Bound
Tuesday, 18 April
School Term Starts (Day 1)
Assembly: Summer Sport Colours awards
Wednesday, 19 April
Gr 9-12 Parent-Teacher Interviews (Kemp Hall)
Thursday, 20 April
Grade 11 Life Sciences outing to Stellenbosch Medical Museum
UCT Maths Competition
Assembly: Earth Children: Celebration of Earth Day
Friday, 21 April
Vrygrond Civvies Day
View the Google calendar here
*Heads up! School will close at 14:00 on Wednesday, 26 April for the long weekend.
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