Water Polo
U16A Rhenish Water Polo Tournament
The U16A Water Polo team participated in the U16 Rhenish Water Polo Tournament held in Stellenbosch from 7th to 9th February. Although the team placed 13th in the tournament, their determination throughout the event was commendable. This tournament was the first opportunity for the team to gain valuable game experience. The first match saw the team face a tough opponent in Glenwood House, where they suffered a challenging 12-0 loss. However, the team remained focused and determined to improve with each match.
The following day, the team played Rhenish U16B, losing 10-1, followed by a narrow 3-2 defeat to Herschel U16B. The match against Herschel was tightly contested, with both teams giving it their all, but Herschel managed to take the victory. Despite these setbacks, the U16A team showed incredible resilience, and in their final match of the day, they bounced back with a fantastic 9-0 win over Westerford, marking a strong performance after a shaky start.
On the final day of the tournament, the team played for 13th place and fought hard to earn a draw against Rhenish U16B. While they were unable to secure a win, the team’s effort and fighting spirit were evident throughout the weekend.
A special congratulations to Baylee Jardine, Georgia Parr, and Lucy Midlane, who all stood out during the tournament and were selected for the tournament team. These three players will have the incredible opportunity to travel to Greece in June/July.
While the results may not have been what the team had hoped for, the experience gained will be invaluable. The team displayed impressive growth, resilience, and potential, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the season.
Nite Series vs Reddam
On Tuesday, 11th February, the U19A Water Polo team faced off against Reddam in a Nite Series match at Wynberg Girls’ High School. Despite the absence of the Grade 11 players attending their Grade 11 camp, the team put up a valiant effort throughout the game.
The team started strong in the first half, showing great determination and skill. However, as the match progressed, they lost momentum, allowing Reddam to edge ahead. In the end, the final score was a narrow 5-6 in favour of Reddam.
A standout performance came from Jorja Turner, who scored 3 of the team’s 5 goals. Regular scorers Tatum Malherbe and Jessica Gray each added one goal to the tally, contributing to the team’s efforts.
Swimming
Herschel gala – 6 February
On Thursday, 6 February, our swimming team took part in the gala at Herschel, where they put up an outstanding performance. The team finished in 2nd place, earning a total of 125 points.
Throughout the competition, the swimmers showcased their exceptional talent, flourishing in a variety of events. Their teamwork and individual skills were the key to their success, as they consistently placed high in each race. Each week, the team has continued to improve, demonstrating growth in both technique and speed.
While the team fell just short of first place, their efforts were commendable, and they should be proud of the results. The experience gained at this event will undoubtedly contribute to their continued growth and success in future competitions.
PGSGU gala – 11 February
On Tuesday, 11 February, our swimming team competed in the annual and prestigious PGSGU Gala at Herschel Girls’ High School. The event brought together top teams from Herschel, St Cyprian’s, Springfield, and Rustenburg Girls’. The swimmers displayed solid performances throughout the gala, earning a 3rd place finish.
All the swimmers who participated in the event are pictured below:
Tennis
On Tuesday, 11 February, the school’s tennis teams had a mix of exciting results.
- The first team dominated Springfield, winning 10-2 in a stellar performance
- The third team faced Westerford’s second team and, despite their best efforts, came up short with a 4-8 loss
- The fourth team played Fish Hoek and had a hard-fought match that ended in a 4-all draw
- Meanwhile, the fifth team, made up of talented Grade 8 students, delivered a dominant 12-0 victory over Bergvliet, showcasing their impressive skills and determination at such an early stage in their tennis careers.
Well done to all teams for their efforts and sportsmanship!
Indoor Hockey
Congratulations to sports admin assistant, and past pupil, Ms Jodie Blows (E23) has been selected to represent the Western Province Peninsula Indoor Hockey team at the national Inter-Provincial Tournament in Johannesburg from 25 February to 2 March 2025.
The league continued, with all our teams showing marked improvements since the first week, despite the challenges of playing at multiple venues, and sometimes having to field teams that don’t have goalkeepers.
If you are interested in the prospect of playing goalkeeper, please visit the sports department to speak to Mr Ncukana.
Please see indoor hockey results from 5 February 2025
| Date | TEAM | OPPOSITION | RESULT | SCORERS |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 1 | Springfield 1 | Drew 1-1 | Leah Hofmeyr |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 2 | Springfield 2 | Drew 0-0 | |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 3 | Springfield 3 | Won 7-0 | Jemma Douglas x 2, Jenni Manning x 2, Megan Adam x 2 & Hayden Hatfield |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 4 | Springfield 5 | Won 3-0 | Ife Mbamalu, Lola White & Emma Anderson |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 5 | Pinelands 4 | Won 5-0 | Abi McKay x 2, Haniya |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 6 | Reddam Durbanville 1 | Lost 4-6 | Mischka Sawyer x 3, Mia-Jane Manley |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS 7 | Herschel 9 | Won 4-3 | Morgan Marais, Hannah Laughton x 2 and Amy Wilson |
| 5 Feb 2025 | RGHS U14A | Milnerton 1 | Lost 0-3 |
Despite playing against a recognised school first team, and playing without a goalkeeper, the U14A team can be proud of the effort they showed against Milnerton High School. Being level at halftime, the game was only lost in the last 5 minutes. Congratulations to the team for the effort they showed.
Golf
Zoey Rhoda (Grade 10) has been given the incredible opportunity to compete in the 2025 SA Women’s Amateur Golf Championship, a prestigious national golf tournament taking place at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club in Gqeberha from 23-28 February 2025. Good luck Zoey!