News articles

News of 14 February 2025
On the day of love of 14 February, we present some stories of great love of drama, debating, water polo, the Matric Dance and lifesaving:
Read moreNews of 28 January 2025
Two weeks in, the sports programme delighted us with great sport in East London and Makhanda, while on home turf, our Grade Eights took on camp (and the famous banana race) with much enthusiasm. Read our news here:
Read more
News of 21 January 2025
Twenty Twenty Thrive is one week in and has been characterised by friendships renewed, bonds formed, settling in, achievements celebrated and goals set. Read about our first week here:
Read more
Rest in Peace, Mrs Gill Gray
We have heard with great sadness of the passing of Old Girl and Benefactor of the school, Gill Gray neé de Wet (Class of 1957). She passed away on 9 December at her home in Bermuda surrounded by family and at peace. Read about her contribution to our school and country here:
Read more
School Magazine 2024
Read more
News of the Fourth Term 2024
A year of celebration of 150 years of excellence drew to an end with the final assembly of 22 November, and we look back with great pride, nostalgia and gratitude. Read about our wrapping up of the year here as we celebrate our learners and staff.
Read more
Reunion Dinner 2024
Reunion Dinner 2024 was a momentous occasion with tickets selling out in record time and Old Girls travelling from far and wide to attend the Sesquicentenary celebrations. It was incredibly special having it in the Stevenson Hall, with the Dinner having returned to school in 2023. Old Girls’ enjoyed a memorable evening together at their alma mater and it was fantastic to witness the excitement of seeing each other again.
Read more
OLD COLLEGIATE GIRLS’ GUILD - SENIORS’ TEA
On Saturday 19 October 2024, the OCGG Committee held their annual Seniors’ Tea for all those living locally and from the Matric Classes of 1970 and earlier. This event is always an enjoyable time of reconnection with old friends and an opportunity to get an update on the Schools from both the High and Junior School Principals.
This year’s Tea, being part of the celebration of the School’s 150 Years, was a chance to recognise once more, how fortunate we have all been to have spent our formative years at a school like Collegiate, an institution steeped in enduring values.
We also took the opportunity to recognise and thank two stalwarts, Elizabeth Potts and Margo Schuin, who are retiring from the committee, for their exceptional 48 and 31 years respectively of service – years in which they have played such vital roles with great spirit and character.
The accompanying photographs convey the camaraderie of the Tea and show the wonderful eats provided by the school’s official caterers.
Read more