Sport officially started on Tuesday 10 November. We hosted 20 Grade 8s and 9s on the new “On the Move” walking/running route on campus. The 1.1km route was completed 3 times by the runners with various water breaks, mini stops and challenges along the way. We look forward to growing …
We are excited to announce that the Sports department will be offering a variety of activities in which your daughter can participate this term. Sport will start on Tuesday, 10 November and continue through to Tuesday, 2 December. Your daughter would have received an email on Tuesday, 3 November with …
The Grade 12 History students have participated in the White Rose Creative Project since its inception in the mid -2000s. Over the years, the Grade 12s’ creativity has been acknowledged in a wide range of areas: poetry, song-writing, drama, art, sculpture, film (video), essay writing and research essays. This year was …
Although the History Department has had many of its traditional activities and excursions curtailed, Ms Scharneck and I have still found ways of keeping the flag flying. Earlier in the year, the Grade 12 History classes provided comments on Freedom Day and, more recently, they combined to provide an online …
A few Rustenburg girls have been very busy during lockdown to try and make a difference to the community from their homes. Some are actively involved in a youth-led organisation called the African Climate Alliance (ACA) who have been doing some incredible work. The ACA is trying to help curb …
During the past few months, we have published a collection of COVID-19 stories on our social media pages sharing what some of our past pupils have been doing either to help fight the virus or help their communities during this challenging times. This article will be updated as more stories …
The SPORTS Programme for Terms 2 and 3 (WINTER) is on the RGHS website here. All 2nd Term sport will resume as soon as school re-opens. We do hope that the sports girls keep up their fitness and stay safe while doing so. During these very uncertain times we have …
Saturday, 14 March marked Pi day, which has now been coined International Day of Mathematics. Four girls in Grade 11 and 12, Robyn Gernetsky (Grade 12), Lauren Young (Grade 11), Lauren Engelsman (Grade 11) and Roxanne Comyn (Grade11), were able to celebrate by attending a fun day of learning at …
This year’s Ubuntu Award winner is Grade 11 student, Lara Rule. Lara was presented with the award at this year’s Founders’ Day Assembly. The Award (instituted by the Es of 1956) is presented each year to the girl who shows awareness of and concern for the plight and needs of …
Notices The SPORTS Calendar for Terms 2 and 3 (WINTER) is available here. Emails will be sent on Monday 16 March to enable parents to sign their daughters up for SELF-DEFENCE and/or YOGA classes via a Google Doc. The classes will be filled up on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis. An email …
Our Rotary Round 2 debate was against Cannons Creek at UCT on the evening of Monday 02 March. Our Seniors: (Kristina Semmelink, Aviella-Loren Abrahams and Misbah Toefy) opposed the motion: This House Believes That All University Students Should Complete A Postgraduate Year of Community Service. The Seniors won their second …
GOOD LUCK to all parents and learners riding Cape Town Cycle Tour of Sunday. STAY SAFE and ENJOY! END DATES FOR SUMMER SPORT – Term 1 2020 WATER POLO U19A Wednesday 11 March U19B Thursday 27 February U16A Wednesday 11 March U16B Friday 28 February – Match vs Springfield @ …
Amongst the wide variety of sports offered, Rustenburg has recently added yoga and self-defence as options for learners. Studies show that both activities are beneficial to your health and mindfulness. Jemma Cusens (Grade 11), who does yoga, said “I love yoga! This is my third year doing yoga at Rustenburg …
The topic of the Dialogue Day that took place on 24 February was “Race and racism in our schools and society.” The goals of Dialogue Day were to follow up on the assembly where the same topic was presented, have an opportunity to voice opinions, broaden our knowledge and to actively …
Notices NEXT WEEK IS A VERY BUSY SPORTING WEEK: Saturday 29 February: U14 Netball trials (08h30-11h00) Monday 2 March: 1st Netball and Hockey trials (15h30-17h00) Tuesday 3 March: PGSGU Swimming Gala @ Springfield Convent Wednesday 4 March: A-league Gala @ Rondebosch Boys High School + U16 Netball trials (15h30-17h00) + …
The Rotary League Debating season kicked off this week with our Juniors taking on Rhodes High School at UCT. Tamsyn Arendse, Lucy James and Samantha Wallace opposed the motion: This House Believes that homework is ineffective and should be scrapped. Our very young Junior side (all Grade 8s) lost their …
Notices A-LEAGUE GALA – Wednesday 4 March @ RBHS. Limited tickets will be available from next week @ R20.00 (Cash or Snapscan) from the Sports Office (More details to follow) INDOOR HOCKEY – Change to calendar. Matches vs Durbanville on Wednesday 4 March have been moved to Tue 3 March …
Notices INDOOR HOCKEY – Change to calendar. Matches vs Durbanville on Wednesday 4 March have been moved to Tuesday 3 March (times stay the same). TENNIS – Matches scheduled for Friday 21 February have been postponed. WATER POLO – Good luck to our U14 team who are participating in the …
Bleby’s Junior Team (Tamsyn Arendse, Jenna Meredith, Kate Ferguson, Lucy Kane and Kierha Smythe) ensured that the topic: WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF INSTANT BUT NOT ALWAYS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, was discussed with clarity, team involvement and enthusiasm. The adjudicators were unanimous in their decision. The Junior results were as …
Changes to calendar ATHLETICS (Middle-distance group) – practice will take place @ RGHS and not at RBHS on Monday 10 February. INDOOR HOCKEY – Change to calendar. Matches vs Durbanville on Wednesday 4 March have been moved to Tuesday 3 March (times stay the same). Indoor Hockey Results of matches …