Newsletter of 26 January 2026
Water Polo
The Water Polo High Performance Squad and 15A team had a high-performance training camp. Thank you to Seko Zondani and Lindzi Scholtz for organising this. We look forward to a successful and enjoyable season.
Staying with Water polo, the Interprovincial Tournament held in Johannesburg over December. We had numerous Collegiate players involved in various age groups. Standings at Interprovincial were U19 girls came 7th (Elizabeth Horn part of that team)
U16 came 6th (Coached by Seko Zondani, managed by Nina van Bochov. Players: Alexis Fourie, Charlotte van Bochove, Emily de Witt)
U14 Girls came 7th (Megan Woolward, Grace Thomas, Hannah Levey, Morgan Gous, Kara-lin van Niekerk, Ava Larter)
Our first team Water Polo traveled to DSG for the first festival of the year mid January and the results were:
Collegiate 1st 6-9 Kingswood 1st
Collegiate 1st 4-6 Pearson 1st
Collegiate 1st 1-10 DSG 1st
Collegiate 1st 6-2 Glenwood 1st
We are excited for the season ahead.
Indoor Hockey
PSI Nationals (Pro Series Indoor Hockey) took place in Cape Town from the 6th to the 18th of December. Collegiate Girls’ High School had many of our current and past learners participating in this event and some wonderful accolades were achieved.
The Vipers 14A girls finished unbeaten and top of their pool in the group stages. After losing their semi final encounter to the Tshwane Titans, they showed grit and determination to secure a bronze medal. Congratulations to Linathi Bidli, Sarah Black and Josie van Heerden, as well as coaches Cody Posthumus and Melissa Gillies. Well done to Mary Scowby who was named a non-traveling ALL STAR and an extra special congratulations to Sophia Jansen who was named in the ALL STAR team to travel to Europe in 2027.
We are equally proud of the outstanding efforts of the u18 YELLOW Team who also secured a BRONZE medal in the Shield Section of the tournament. Well done to Rachel Creighton, Charlotte Eary, Lauren Duckworth, Peyton Brooks, Emily Manson and Sophia Jansen for clinching the bronze medal in showdowns.
The Vipers 18A team participated in the CUP section of the tournament finishing top of their pool and ultimately winning a silver medal. They beat the Knights in their semi-final match to secure their place in the final against the Durban Panthers. The Vipers scored first and led 1-0 at half time, but a feisty performance from the Panthers saw them snatch the winning goal with 30 seconds left to play. Well done to Cassidy Williams, Gemma Bower, Anna Porter and Kate Brennan AND a special congratulations to Taryn Peltenburg and Kerrin Gillies for being selected to the ALL STAR team. Well done coaches Cody Posthumus and Melissa Gillies on your success with this team.
Artistic Swimming
Aneesah Lindoor and Kim Dell-Robertson recently competed at the Artistic Swimming National Age Group Championships in East London. They both did very well with Aneesah placing 4th and Kim 6th for Junior Free Solo. In Junior Tech Solo, Aneesah placed 5th and Kim 6th.
Swimming
We are proud of Jemmah Roman, Grade 8 learner, representing TeamSA Swimming, at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. Jemmah finished 4th in the 200m butterfly and 2nd in the 100m butterfly.
Music
It was with much enthusiasm and eager anticipation that 18 Collegiate girls arrived at Alexander Road High School on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to participate in the Eastern Cape Youth Orchestra Foundation’s ECWO and ECSO senior courses. The musicians were trained intensively. by specialists over a 4-day period to prepare for a spectacular concert which took place at the Feather Market Centre.
EASTERN CAPE STRING ORCHESTRA COURSE – December 2025
Lwanda Mvinjelwa
Omhle Manona
Hannaa Niazi
Unako Nondlazi
Caitlin de Souza
Zara Simons
Jannah de Wet
EASTERN CAPE WIND ORCHESTRA COURSE– December 2025
Lauren van Heerden
Olivia Freercks
Bronwyn Shone
Asemahle Nomnganga
Avethandwa Goboza
Jessica Eaton
Phillipa Stevens
Cwenga Williams
Thashanti Harts
Eden Oliver
Congratullations to our Music learners who undertook the Trinity examinations:
TRINITY CERTIFICATES 2025
Aishwarya Ranjith - Saxophone Gr 5
Hayley van der Riet - Clarinet Gr 5 with distinction
Siyasanga Magoqwana - Saxophone Gr 4 with distinction
Bronwyn Shone - Clarinet Gr 6 with distinction
Amahle Sinyahla - Saxophone Gr 4 with distinction
Jessica Eaton - Saxophone Gr 6 with distinction
Exchange programme
Four of our Grade 10 learners, Mamello Ramokoena, Olivia Freercks, Michaela McKerr and Joslyn Paterson, embarked on their journey to Germany for the FSA Exchange Programme. We are incredibly proud of them and cannot wait to hear from the girls and all their adventures.
Matric results
The IEB Further Studies English and Mathematics results were released towards the end of December. The results were excellent with all passing. A thank you to our teachers involved in Further Studies English and Mathematics for their roles and the hard work being put in. Thank you to Jessamy Kromhout for her passion and dealing with the administration. The average for the 14 English Further Studies learners was 65,8%, five securing B symbols and Erin Pretorius attaining an A of 82%. All three Further Studies Mathematics learners achieved As: Nazimira Soomar 86%, Jennifer Friskin 98% and Maria Freercks 99%. Jennifer and Maria also placed in the top 1% of candidates who wrote the Mathematics papers calculus and algebra.
National Senior Certificate Matric Results
The Class of 2025 have received their National Senior Certificate results, and we celebrate a milestone that speaks volumes about determination, resilience and commitment. There were 130 Collegiate candidates who wrote the examinations and 99.2% qualified for degree courses and 0.8% qualified for diploma courses. In addition to impressive NSC results, Collegiate had a number of learners enrolled for the IEB Further Studies Mathematics and English programmes.
These numbers reflect academic excellence, but we are reminded too of something even more important: education is not only about marks. It is about growth, character, and the ability to thrive in a changing world. Let us not forget: success is deeply personal. Our school celebrates every learner who attained their personal goals, whether that was passing a subject, improving a grade, or simply believing in themselves again. Each learner has the power to make a positive impact and to contribute meaningfully in their respective paths.
As the writer John Dewey said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” The journey of the Class of 2025 has been a testament to this truth. They began high school in a year when COVID-19 and lockdowns were a reality. They faced uncertainty, isolation, and challenges that no generation before had to endure. Yet, they adapted, they persevered, and they emerged stronger. That resilience will serve them far beyond the classroom.
It is a huge honour to report on such excellent results. We are pleased with the grade average of 71.33%. Furthermore, 12 of the 19 NSC subject averages were 70% or more.
Impressively, 100% of our young ladies achieved above 50% as an aggregate and 17% achieved an A aggregate.
The Class of 2025 has shown us that excellence is not just in results—it is in resilience, in character, and in the courage to keep moving forward. We are proud of our learners, and we cannot wait to see the incredible impact they will make in the world. They now go out into the world as Collegiate Old Girls that form an unique sisterhood.
Collegiate prides itself on its academic excellence, providing a balanced education in the sciences, humanities and arts. Both inside and outside the classroom, the school’s approach emphasises a curriculum which will equip pupils with the skills and confidence needed in a changing world. Collegiate has through the years maintained a high work ethic which is evident in our outstanding results over many years. We have a dedicated team of experienced teachers, each contributing to the success of our learners academically.
We acknowledge that these results are not only a reflection of individual efforts. The Class of 2025 are courageous women who took the value of responsibility to heart, and have worked to make a better world by equipping themselves with the self-discipline, skills and knowledge needed to contribute positively. We know that each learner does not attain the level of responsibility needed to achieve at this level without the support of a team. We acknowledge the supportive parents and guardians, the encouraging teachers, the dedicated learners and a school that provides a platform for learners to reach their full potential.
We thank the Collegiate Community who make Collegiate the proud educational institution that it is and that gives its learners a solid foundation on which to build their lives.
Grade Eight Camp
What an incredible Grade 8 Collegiate Camp was held in the second week of the academic year! New friendships, big smiles, teamwork and plenty of unforgettable moments. So proud of how our Grade 8s stepped up, supported each other, and embraced the journey ahead.
Hostel In Weekend
Our Hostel Girls enjoyed their in-weekend. A time filled with fun and laughter. This is the connection that is the Boda spirit!
