"It's not just about having memories. It's also about making new ones that'll last a lifetime." - Amahle Ntabeni. Grade 7 was an awesome year and a pool party was just the perfect way to end it off, but it wasn't just our final pool party... it was also a party for Mrs Chrysostomou's birthday which ...

“Hostel for me has not been that much different from home. There are fights and mistakes are made but we have our moments. We have our times for laughter and our times to be serious. Being in the hostel exposes you to motivated individuals with different backgrounds and even similar stories. I...

This year we sadly had to say goodbye to a vibrant, passionate and determined part of the senior school. Mrs Swanepoel was Head of SCA, Head of Wildlife, Senior Prefect, Deputy House Captain (Elizabeth) and various other committees in her school career. She matriculated from Riebeek College in 2004 ...

Saying goodbye to Jayde had to happen in stages.  There was the longest  hours when she was missing, when no one could sleep or focus and there was the mechanics of being at school when her being missing was reported and her being found was reported.  There was the media frenzy and th...

It has been a harrowing 48 hours and Jayde’s short life and the manner of her death has touched so many, not only in South Africa, but all over the world, that I feel totally inadequate to do justice to the overwhelming response we have had during this sad time. In my years as a teacher at Rie...

When I was in matric, here at Riebeek 25 years ago, I wasn’t the most likely candidate to be standing here in front of you.  In fact, after Mrs Woods called me, I was amused.  After all, I wasn’t the girl who came first in the class.  I wasn’t a sporting star.  ...

Just because you should not live in the past, does not mean it is not a nice place to visit …. Especially for a reunion.  So, class by class, we will now introduce the Riebeek girls of the past ….We ask that each group stand after they have been introduced so we can applaud these ...

Introduction of Reunion Groups  - 2015 Just because you should not live in the past, does not mean it is not a nice place to visit …. Especially for a reunion.  So, class by class, we will now introduce the Riebeek girls of the past ….We  ask that each group stand...

We have been fortunate enough to welcome back a very determined, passionate and genuinely amazing person to Riebeek this year, Miss Jodi Hattingh. Miss Hattingh has become the grade 4 teacher and is enjoying every new experience that comes with it. Miss Hattingh is an old Riebeek girl and was...

During the past weekend, Riebeek Senior hockey teams competed in the E.P. Hockey Tournament hosted by Pearson (U/18), Collegiate (U/16) and Alexander Road (U/14).As part of Pool C the U/18s competed against Kingswood, Alexander Road, VP and Linkside. During the play-off rounds on Sunday, the girls ...

ACADEMICSWe try our best, despite difficultiesWe do our school work diligently, conscientiously and with dedicationWe strive to be the best we can beWe respect our personal academic efforts and respect those helping us “The more I see, the less I know for sure.” John LennonSCHOLARS...

Kim Stevens Randell (Class of 1994) studied Public Relations Management at PE Technikon before obtaining her Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Psychology and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Foundation Phase) from UNISA. She worked at the University of Witwatersrand for 11 years, and headed up post...

Dream Come True!!The satisfaction of knowing that I am officially a Springbok is amazing beyond measure. When I heard the news my head was pumping and my heart was beating so fast. At first, I could not believe it, but when things starting falling in place (e.g. my passport arrived and I got my SA ...

Congratulations to Asisipho Tsotsa who is one of the 54 best nationally in the National Front Page Father Essay Contest. She was awarded a Walton's prize comprising a large box of stationeryWHAT MY DAD MEANS TO ME by Asisipho TsotsaMy dad teaches me about God. He pays for my school fees and makes ...

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Our guest speaker, Lynne (Thomas) Griffiths, from the Class of 1974, has close connections to Uitenhage and I have but the fondest memories of Lynne as Headgirl in 1974 and as our First Team Hockey Captain.   It was my first year of coaching the Senior 1st and 2nd hockey teams, so Lynne wa...

It has been said that your education has been a failure if it has failed to open your heart and the heartfelt laughter, genuine interest in others and the comraderie of our reunion groups show that our Riebeek Ladies have had a hearty not failed education. Let’s peak into the hearts of these g...

It gives me great pleasure to formally introduce Mrs Lynne (Thomas) Griffiths, Headgirl of the class of 1974, Head of Elizabeth House and the 1st Hockey Team Captain.   Lynne was born in Pietermaritzburg and started her schooling at the all girls’ school, Eunice, in Bloemfontein.&n...

Class of 1954 By Ria Botha Meyer   50 years, that’s half a century, which has flown by.   We grew up without television, computers or cellphones, but we were probably no different to the teenagers of today, perhaps a little more naïve without outside influence...

 By  Yolanda Mni The Drama Club is more than just another extra-mural! It is a place where you belong. You feel like you are important. You also get to showcase your star quality. This year hasn’t been any different.  Our annual production was  “Faces and Pl...

U/16 Hockey FestivalBy Francesca Gottini Our annual U/16 hockey festival was held in February. The festival took off on Friday the 21st on a bit of a windy note. However, more heated weather followed, along with more vibrancy and determination, the following day.   Miss Potgieter...

We are thrilled to announce that the Riebeek College Senior Choir has been selected to perform at the National Finals of the prestigious ATKV Applous Choir Competition to be held in Stellenbosch during July. The Senior Choir received a Gold certificate at the Regional Festival of this compet...

Congratulations to Siphokazi Mrara for being elected as the new Headgirl for the Sholto McIntyre Hostel. We are very proud of you!

In support of World Blood Donor Day on 14 June 2012, the senior girls of Riebeek College Girls' High School rolled up their sleeves to save lives. The blood drive was an uplifting experience aimed at empowering the learners to take action and make a positive difference in the community.

The school's passages smelt like heaven on Thursday, 7 June, while the Home Economic girls were baking tarlets - apple, milk, custard and lemon meringue. As part of the Home Economics Practical Exam, each learner is required to bake a recipe of their choice and serve their delicacy on a beau...

A language workshop was held at Riebeek College on Thursday, 10 May 2012. The hall was filled with plenty keen educators passionate about giving their learners the best teaching experience. Click here to download the tips and advice for setting examination papers as prepared by Dr Rika Bouche...

In 2009, the Riebeek College Senior School Choir won the ATKV Applous Wisseltrofee for the “Beste Nie-Afrikaans Moedertaalsprekende koor”, and took home all the awards for which they could qualify. The choir also received awards for best performance of an African song, best perfor...

Riebeek College is absolutely ecstatic about the prestigious national achievement obtained by its Senior Choir. The girls' victorious voices won them a gold at the 2010 ATKV Applous Finals.   Their victory song, "2010" is truly inspirational and its vibrant tune really stirs excitement and hype...

The Riebeek College Girls’ High School Senior Choir achieved cum laude and scooped all the awards in their category at the National ATKV Choir Competition Final held in Pretoria on 28 July 2011. Riebeek’s Senior Choir won the overall award for Best Choir when they were the only hi...

On 10 May, the Grade 6 learners showcased their classroom productions of the fable called The Lion and the Mouse in Afrikaans. They learnt about how changing circumstances can make strong people weak and weak people strong.

Candice Evert, from the Class of 2007, visited the senior Biology classes on 9 May to give a realistic perspective of living with diabetes. The learners, who were currently covering this chapter, were intrigued as she shared her practical everyday experiences.

Riebeek College Girls’ High School arranged an eventful History outing to Hankey, Canon Hill and Red Location Museum on the 7 to 9 February 2012 with the focus on fun learning experiences to last a lifetime. The Grade 12 History learners visited Red Location Museum and Cannon Hill. ...

Megan Hendricks and Elricia Meyer participated in this event at the Uitenhage Sport Centre.  Elricia received silver and gold for tumbling and trampoline. Lauren received gold for tumbling and trampoline. Megan received gold for tumbling and bronze for trampoline. They were ...

Tonielle Prince, Grade 10, started playing piano when she was 9 and started playing Royal Schools of Music Examinations at age 10.  “I played my Grade 6 examination on 12 May 2011.  It was quite difficult but I managed to pass with 74! I enjoy playing the piano, but it takes a lot o...

Riebeek is so proud of Nicola McEwan, Grade 9, for winning the Provincial Post Office Letter Writing Competition. Her winning letter emphasised the importance of trees in combating gloabal warming. Nicola won R5 000 for herself and R15 000 for the school.

Congratulations to Nikita Karsan and Siphe Tsotsa for winning the Junior and Senior sections respectively in the Senior Inter-House Oratory Competition. This competition provides a platform for avid speakers, or those facing their fears, to express their opinions about interesting topics. ...

The Riebeek College Girls’ High School Senior Choir achieved cum laude and scooped all the awards in their category at the National ATKV Choir Competition Final held in Pretoria on 28 July 2011 Riebeek’s Senior Choir won the overall award for Best Choir when they were the only high school t...

The Riebeek College Choir won a Gold Certificate at the Regional ATKV Applous Streekfees hosted at Riebeek on Tuesday, 10 May. The choir entered the category for More Experienced Girls who are Non-Afrikaans Mothertongue Speaking. Their performance was exceptional and “really goosebumps s...

Mishka Karsan and Nadia Karodia have been selected as regional finalists to compete in the final rounds of the first National Schools’ Moot Competition to be held in Pretoria from 18 to 21 March 2011 The National Schools’ Moot Competition is run by the University of Pretoria and aims to enc...

The Riebeek College Drama Club, with 180 cast members and a few staff members, produced the “What a World!” drama show held at the school on 24th and 26th February 2011. This superb show, directed by Rethabile Lottie Botlhole, a Grade 11 learner, aimed to celebrate our world and point out t...

Riebeek College is hosting the fourth annual U/16 Hockey Festival on the school’s hockey fields from Friday 4 March to Saturday 5 March 2011. This hockey festival starts the year off with numerous opportunities especially since it is the only tournament in the Eastern Cape region for girls in...

Loren Kapp, a prefect at Riebeek College Girls’ High School, is the Top Student in the Uitenhage District. In celebration of her exceptional results, Loren was invited to a ceremony in East London where they awarded her with the Premier's Scholarship Bursary to study at a university of h...

Jodi Hattingh was selected as one of the Top 20 candidates in recognition of her involvement in the community. Jodi is actively involved in all spheres of the school programme: She excels academically. She represents the school in First Team Hockey (with Eastern Province representation), First ...