Hockey
Past vs Present Hockey
The final seal to the hockey season was the now annual, eagerly anticipated matches between the current First Team and the Old Girls.
On a blistering Friday afternoon, the day started with a match between the class of E24 and their coaches. With a lot of pride on the line, the coaches stuck to their task and delivered an exhibition, narrowly defeating E24 by a score of 3-2. This result meant that the coaches maintained their undefeated record, further proving why they are the coaches.
The main event was the RGHS U19A team taking on the Old Girls, who themselves had an unbeaten record to defend. It didn’t take long for the Old Girls to flex their muscle, taking an early 2-0 lead. This only fired up the U19A team, however, and it seemed as though the comeback was on the cards. As they say, there truly is no substitute for experience, and the cherished undefeated record was not going to be relinquished easily. Despite a spirited fight from the U19A team, the Old Girls ran out 4-3 winners.
Thank you to E24 for all the years that you have given to Rustenburg hockey. It has been a pleasure to be part of your hockey journey, and I hope that you will continue pursuing the sport you love.
Thank you to the coaches who have contributed in the development of every hockey player at Rustenburg in 2024. Your contribution does not go unnoticed.
A huge thank you to all the Old Girls who assisted in making it a special day. It was wonderful to see some familiar faces returning to Rustenburg, and we hope to see more in the future.
Touch Rugby
Rustenburg had a large contingent of learners participate in the Interprovincial Juniors Open Tournament held from September 27-29 at Zwaanswyk Academy.
The teams played outstanding touch rugby despite the cold weather, showcasing their skills and determination. Well done to all the participants!
| U15 A Team: Bronze winners |
| Anika Du Toit |
| U15B Team |
| Haniya Emeran |
| Hanaan Peters |
| U17 A Team: Silver winners |
| Olufunmilola Ajayi |
| Imaan Chothia |
| Emily Readhead |
| Nicole Smuts |
| Amelie Visser |
| U17 B Team |
| Morgan Hunter |
| Kerry Malan |
| U19 A Team: Bronze winners |
| Loren-Kate Dicks |
| Thanaa Hartley |
| Yaqin Kriel |
| Alexa Steyn |
Water polo
On Friday, 4 October, our Rustenburg teams faced Wynberg Girls in their first league matches of the season. The day showcased strong performances, particularly from the U19 team, which secured a convincing victory.
The U19 team delivered an outstanding performance, highlighting their skill and teamwork throughout the match. Their cohesive play and strategic execution led to a well-earned win, setting a positive tone for the season.
The U16 team also deserves recognition for their effort. Despite having only two practice sessions before the match, the players demonstrated remarkable adaptability and spirit. They worked effectively as a unit, displaying resilience and determination. Although the outcome was not in their favor, their effort and teamwork were commendable and promising for future matches.
| U19 | Won | 11-3 |
| U16 | Lost | 3-5 |
Gymnastics
Double Mini Trampoline
Roxanne Rueter (Grade 9) represented Western Cape at the SA National Championships (Gym Games) held from 26-29 September.
Roxanne participated in the Level 8 Double Mini Trampoline event and placed 2nd overall. Congratulations to Roxanne on earning her WP colours!
Dance
Hannah October (Grade 10) and her dance partner competed in Limpopo at the SA National Achievers competition. Jayden and Hannah won the Youth Latin Championship Section and were named the 2024 SA Youth Champs for Latin Dance.
Hannah also competed in the ballroom dance section and placed 1st. Congratulations!
