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RGHS Weekly Bulletin 8 February 2018
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General Notices
Each year, the Prefects sell Valentine's roses to raise funds for the school. This year, parents are invited to buy a rose for their daughter/s from the Prefect Sanctum from 3-4pm. Roses are R15 and will be handed out on Valentine's Day.
 
  • REMINDER - Order envelopes for the Portrait Photographs: If you wish to place an order, the sealed envelope with your money contained inside, needs to be returned to the Marketing Office by tomorrow (Friday, 9 February). 
  • Please note that the most updated School Calendar is the Google Calendar on our website. http://www.rghs.org.za/all-events/

SNAPSCAN CODE FOR WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM


Use the snapscan code on the right to donate. Please choose "Bursar" from the dropdown list.

Please consider sending your friends and family the link to the Backabuddy Donation Page: 
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/rghs-water-purification-system

Social Media

Below are some recommended social media resources for parents and girls:

News
Congratulations to Zara Nijzink-Laurie (Grade 9) who won a silver medal for her project about the menstrual cup at the International Science Fair in Taiwan last week. Read more...

Dare to Dream: Inspiring girls to dream

Some of our girls, together with Ms Tame, attended the Dare to Dream event hosted by Bloubergrant High School on the 2nd of February. Three relatively young women speakers, from three different career backgrounds, shared their success stories. The aim was to inspire young girls to dream and work towards their career goals and to not let obstacles stop them.
The speakers were:
Dr Ncumisa Jilata, Neurosurgeon
Andy Manqondwana, Radio Presenter
Michelene Naidoo, Commercial Pilot 
More about the event....

2018 Inter-house Forum Discussion Competition


All the adjudicators agreed that the audiences were the most appreciative and involved we have had in years. In addition, there was a definite improvement in the overall quality and content of the discussions held at this year’s competition, especially by the top two Senior teams. Read further...
 

Debating Update


The debating buzz is back! RGHS kicked off the 2018 season with a friendly Senior Debate against Sans Souci. Read more...

Sports News and Results 8 February 2018


Highlights:
  • Congratulations to Hannah Schaefer (Grade 11) who has been selected to represent South Africa in the Czech Republic in April. She is a member of the U17 South African Water Polo Team. We are extremely proud of this awesome achievement.
  • Interhouse Swimming Gala Results
  • Indoor Hockey, Tennis, Water Polo & Touch Rugby results.
Read the full Sports Report

Afrikaans Dag 2018

Another successful Afrikaans assembly was organised by the "Afrikaans Vereniging" with beautiful musical and literary items, as well as an address from the famous actress Diaan Abrahams (who played "Paula" in 7de Laan). The girls thoroughly enjoyed hearing from someone who most of them have seen on television. Die meisies het die saalbyeenkoms baie geniet - veral toe die hele skool die liedjie "Lig op die horison" gesing het. Tydens pouse kon die leerlinge ook pannekoek, koeksusters en ander lekkernye koop. Ons kan nie wag vir volgende jaar nie!

Music News

On Thursday, 1 February, all Subject Music students went to Artscape to listen to the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra perform works by Bernstein, Saint-Saens, Liszt and Nielsen.
 

Valentine's Movie Evening

The Music Department is screening a Valentine's movie in the Main Quad on Friday 16 Feb. The cost is R75 and it includes the movie and a bag of goodies. There will also be food on sale. See more details on the poster below.

Retro Society Photo Shoot

Attention all Retro Society members:
There will be a photo-shoot on Friday, 23 February. All members are invited to participate.
Click here for more details.

LO Matters

  • Crimson Education group: Info session on further study in UK and USA at Kelvin Grove, Newlands on the 15th February at 6pm. Further details on the LO boards.

Coming up this week...


Friday, 9 February
Boarders out weekend 
U16A Alexander Road Water Polo tournament, Port Elizabeth 
Water Polo matches vs Herschel @ Herschel
First Aid Blood Donor Clinic (Thomson Hall)
MSA: Welcome Event for Gr 8 members (Room C6)

Sunday, 11 February
Hostel Committee Meeting

Monday, 12 February
Gr 11 Life Sciences excursion to Two Oceans Aquarium
Gr 8 RCL Manifestos to be submitted.
Gr 7 Open Information Afternoon (All schools)

Tuesday, 13 February
School Magazine Photo Day

Wednesday, 14 February
Cricket match vs UK team @ RGHS
Indoor Hockey Matches: RGHS 1 vs Wynberg @ Herschel
Indoor Hockey Matches: RGHS 2 and 3 @ Fish Hoek

Thursday, 15 February
Assembly: Gr 8s present RCL manifestos speeches
Assembly Gr 9 – 12 Led by Prefects
Gr 9 Prefects’ evening (Thomson Hall)

Friday, 16 February
Choir tour Fundraiser: Valentine Outdoor Movie Evening (Main Quad)
Closing date: Gr 8 Scholarship applications (Academic, Music, Sport)
U14A Dave Pitcairn Water Polo tournament

Adverts
Message from UCT Rag: This year's SAX APPEAL will be on sale on 15 February

UCT invites motorists to enter into the spirit of SAX Appeal street sales, but also to stay alert as they drive through intersections where students will be practicing their sales skills. It helps to have your R30 ready to buy your copy of the magazine.

The proceeds from magazine sales will support Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation’s (SHAWCO) charity work around the Western Cape.
To advertise in this Weekly Bulletin, email NewsAndPress@rghs.org.za. Details are on our website. When following up on adverts, please mention that you saw them in our Bulletin. Please note that placement of an advertisement does not necessarily indicate endorsement by the school.
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