A media workshop was presented by Valentina Longari on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 on social media and how doing the wrong thing online could change our lives forever.Our first point was how adding unknown people on our Facebook or Instagram can be dangerous. She also said that even if you receive a frien...

You could feel the enthusiasm in the atmosphere as everyone (over 200) lined up, in the foyer, eagerly waiting to get in. After everyone attending the leadership seminar got their party packs and settled onto their seats (where a very informative booklet and a certificate of attendance was placed fo...

There is no better way to truly display the inter-houses rivalry, passion, fire and on-stage talents of Riebeek’s drama queens than through the annual Inter-house Plays. The plays have become an event on our cultural calendar that learners, as well as the keen, talented actors of our school always...

In the spirit of Mandela Day, Riebeek College undertook various acts of kindness. The day started with the Grade 11s visiting the College Hill Grade 3s. In small groups, the Nelson Mandela story was shared with the boys and girls, another story book was read and pictures shown, and there was a discu...

Congratulations to Olwethu Mxoli, Class of 2013, who has been selected as 1 of 100 Mandela's of the Future by News24. Riebeek makes a difference.We nominated a few of the superheroes of the Riebeek family in the News24 100 young Mandelas of the Future search. We are thrilled that Olwethu Mxoli has b...

Where Love is All Around Riebeek College Girls’ High School is a 141 year old school in Uitenhage that has nurtured Grade 4 to 12 learners to be positive agents of change in their communities. This school ethos leads to school events, collections and guest speakers that teach learners to take soci...

Farewell to Mrs Theresa Woods: There is something endearing and contagious about the positivity of Mrs Theresa Woods. She lights up a room and she cares deeply. She is brave and loyal. She makes people feel valued. She is the stuff of the magic and fairy tales she is so passionate about because she ...

The Annual Oratory Contest was held on 20 June. The event was a huge success as the speakers were well prepared and the audience appreciative. The speakers showed absolute bravery taking the stage and delivered their speeches with passion. The Junior speakers delivered great speeches. Liqhawe Noqamp...

On 24 May, we welcomed back Riebeek Old Girl, poet and writer, Olwethu Mxoli, for a fantastic media workshop on the wonders of writing and editing. For the first activity, we were told to think of a room with an object and three people and then write a poem about it. Most of the girls found this ner...

Elizabeth House Day Report and Guest Speaker speechRiebeek College Girls’ High School held their annual Elizabeth House Day with the guest speaker being Dr Muki Moeng, the Dean of the Faculty of Education at NMU, a member of both the Council on Higher Education and the NMMU Council, and also Chair...

A LIFE THAT MATTERS Madam Principal: Kieran Stear; Madam Governing Body Chairman: Ronel Brink; Riebeek Staff; Special Guests; Old girls and present girls, it is such a privilege to be among you all on this very special occasion.  Thank you for asking me to speak today.There is a saying tha...

Introduction of Reunion Groups 2018As we celebrate the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela, we are reminded of his words, about reunions: “There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.”Though it is clear that the volum...

NATALIE STEAR It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker today.  Natalie Stear was born in East London and matriculated from Clarendon High School for Girls. Thereafter she joined the nursing profession, becoming a registered medical and surgical nurse. Her major career change ca...

PRINCIPAL’S FOUNDERS DAY SPEECH 2018 ·       Our guest of honour, Mrs Natalie Stear,·       Those who hold the premier award of the school, the Freedom of Riebeek College,·       Special guests, espec...

Grade 7 Camp Article“Collect moments not things.” This quote seems spot on when it comes to Grade 7 Camp. The anticipation and high energy levels as we got closer to the 23rd of April was evident in the classroom. The girls were so looking forward to this ‘famous’ event that they have heard ...

On Friday, 20 April, a group of enthusiastic Riebeek staff and pupils took part in the annual First Aid course hosted at Riebeek College. The Riebeek staff and pupils warmly welcomed Mrs Dorfling from First Medical Response. Over the course of two days Mrs Dorfling gladly taught the staff and pupils...

Riebeek SCA in partnership with [Women of] Father's House Church had their first Miss Flourish session Thursday evening from 18:00 until 19:00 in the Sholto McIntyre Hostel. This 5 week programme will take place every Thursday hosted by Mrs Jordon Gerber, programme coordinator of Miss Flourish and h...

As the 30th Founder’s Day draws near, we invite you to read an extract from the article that will appear in the school magazine of 2018 reviewing our Founder’s Day ceremonies.The History of Founder’s DayBy Valentina Longari It is a day where past and present collide; where the new meets the ol...