On Friday 23 June, Riebeek and Muir held a Grade 7 social evening at Riebeek. The Grade 7s had been looking forward to this exciting and new event all week.  The 'ice' was definitely 'broken' when the Grade 7s played an ice-breaker. The boys and girls sat in rows, introducing themselves and ask...

Old Girl Ma’aasha Ismail joined the Riebeek Media Club on 18 May educating 36 learners about career choices, the work place, a positive work ethic, the world of journalism and acquiring skills. This was to give an insight to our girls on a journalist’s lifestyle on a daily basis and to tell us a...

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.Audrey HepburnRiebeek College Girls’ High School held their annual Miss Riebeek pageant on 11 May 2017. This year was particu...

Our guest of honour, Zikhona Bali,Those who hold the premier award of the school, the Freedom of Riebeek College,Special guests, especially our reunion groups and two past Principals, Mrs Natalie Stear and Mrs Marilyn WoodsLadies and Gentlemenand Ladies of Riebeek College. I welcome you all to ...

ZIKHONA BALI – introduction by the principalZikhona Bali matriculated from Riebeek College in 2007 and is celebrating her 10th School Reunion today. While at school, Zikhona was a school prefect, and served on the drama committee and dance committee. She studied Media Studies and Journalism at Bos...

A breath-taking, radiant morning marked the beginning of our highly anticipated 140th Founder’s Day celebration. The Old Girls ceremoniously entered their alma mater radiating pride and enthusiasm as memories of school days past flooded their minds and rekindling of old friendships warmed their he...

Riebeek College’s junior hockey festival is truly one to remember with 45 matches being played! All our junior hockey teams took part in this buzzing event. This event turned the Riebeek sports fields into a hub of excitement. Many of Riebeek’s staff, learners and friends had attended to watch t...

Let’s Wrap on Culture!“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” - Marcus GarveyWednesday the 26th of April the school was buzzing with many different colours, dress and cultures. Grades 4-12 took part in a wonderful and exciting Cu...

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" -Jeremiah 29:13Friday the 21st April the adventure began. Grades 4-7 from Riebeek and Muir arrived at Sumcay ready to learn about Jesus and have fun while doing it. The SCA Muir and Riebeek were just as excited, ready to create glor...

York Tour 2017 was truly one to remember! The first hockey team, consisting of Caydin Nicolaai (C), Lara Naidoo (VC), Sinovuyo Madlavu, Keziah Brandt, Tammy Jafta, Sidney Transell, Anovuyo Singeni, Aphiwe Ngona, Waseema Salie, Aton de Vos, Octavia Johannes, Mikhayla Fredricks and Shannon Blignaut, l...

United in harmony, the choir headed to Sumcay Camp site for their annual choir camp, running from 24-26 March 2017. This camp was a first for quite few “newbies” and a last for the more senior members – the matrics. The camp saw the choristers uniting in more than just song, but in dance too!T...

“Acting is a very personal process. It has to do with expressing your own personality, and discovering the character you’re playing through your own experience – so we’re all different” (Ian McKellen). This quote accurately describes the Inter-House plays, as each actress flawlessly played...

The senior Inter-house Gala was held on the 29th March 2017 and was enthusiastically supported by all the girls. They arrived with beaming smiles and heaps of enthusiasm, ready to swim and support their respective houses. However…As the girls gathered at their meeting points, they decorated themse...

I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say the Grade 10 outing was an adventurous and memorable experience that can never be forgotten . One of the learners, Amy Schambril, said: " I would love to experience it again, as it was an unforgettable experience spent with unforgettable people."Our trip to t...

Riebeek College is proud to once again host our fun junior hockey festival, held every year in the early phase of the hockey season to size up the opposition and to create a love for the game. On Saturday 6th May a number of schools will visit Riebeek for an exciting morning of competition.This year...

The junior U/14 squad took part in the annual Collegiate Hockey Festival. The girls played their hearts out and it was a wonderful experience. They played 4 games. They drew their first game against Charlo 1:1. They won their second match against Kingswood 1:0. They lost their third match against DS...

 The Mini Fun Gala was held at the Riebeek pool on the 17th of March.  The Grade 7 teachers and parents are to be thanked for running the tuckshop.  The parents were very generous and there was loads of delicious eats for all the hungry tummies.  The gala started with the cheerle...

“Bali is a natural on screen and has a charm that will take her far.”The Star 3 January 2017Zikhona Bali as #WCW on online entertainment site: “She is young, black, beautiful and immensely talented so you know we had to put her on this. In case you don’t know who Zikhona Bali is, she is an a...

EmailAfter much anticipation, the Media Committee hosted the Digital vs Print Media workshop with guest presenters: the Herald’s sub-editor and production editor Catherine Richards and Digital Reporter and Video Producer, Deneesha Pillay. It was absolutely fascinating to hear that the editor meets...

On Thursday 9th February Lilitha Mali in Grade 12 competed in a prestigious Speech Competition at Alexander Road High School. She acquitted herself admirably, speaking on the topic “Forefathers”, a speech which had won her the Riebeek Oratory Contest in 2016. The Competition was p...

The annual junior school Stay Awake was held on 23rd February 2017 with the exciting theme of Summer Salsa. The event was accompanied by an almost palpable, electrifying atmosphere which continued throughout the evening as the girls enjoyed their 11 hour festival of fun. The evening began with ...

"As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend" - Proverbs 27:17Riebeek's SCA committee set off on an adventure to  Sea View for their Team Building camp on  the 20th January. ).The afternoon was spent on the  brain-drilling game, Mission Impossible. The game consisted of green...