Groote Schuur High School

Happy 80th Uncle Sidney!!

" *ATTENTION!!!* "
Our school mascot was last seen yesterday morning during period 1! Join the hunt in search for our mascot tomorrow during second break and stand a chance to *win* a *R150 Feedom Tuckshop Vouher*!

_How to win?_
1. Find the school mascot.
2. Snap a picture of the mascot in its hiding spot.
3. Post the picture to your Instagram story, tag and add a suggested name for our mascot.

Good luck on your search 🦁!!!

GSHS/ Zwaakswyk Derby Day highlights.

The GSHS / Zwaanswyk Derby Day was a huge success! Well done to all the winning teams and a big thank you to Zwaanswyk High School for bringing the GEES!!

Come and support our Derby Day tomorrow against Zwaanswyk High School. Bring the family, food trucks and coffee will be available!

RUNWAY RENAISSANCE - The Grade 11 Fashion show is coming!!!!!
Thursday 24 August : R300 for a family ticket ( 4 people )
R80 for an individual ticket
Friday and Saturday : Golden Circle R150
Gallery R150
VIP R120
General seating R100

Tickets available via the Finance Office or EFT.
If paying via EFT please use FASHION SHOW as your reference and email through your proof of payment to [email protected]
Contact the marketing office for more information [email protected]

The GSHS school mascot was exhausted after dancing up a storm during our mini-brag yesterday.

Hey All... THIS ONE GOES OUT TO ALL THE UNDER 18S!!!!!! Groote Schuur High School will be hosting a Winter Wonderland party on the 21st July 2023... Get your tickets now via the link below!!! CATCH YOU ALL ON THE DANCE FLOOR!!!!

https://qkt.io/nKypql

Come on GSHS family - clear out those cupboards and donate your gently worn winter clothing. Our Mandela Day Winter Clothing Drive continues into Term 3!

During the holidays, some of our GSHS dancers along with students from other schools, represented the Western Cape at the Inter-Provincial Tournament in Gauteng.
Acgobile Mazele, Jordan Koff, Caitlin Lendis and her partner, the U14 and U16 dance crews all received Gold for their performances. Jasmine Benjamin and her partner received Bronze, and the U18 boys and girls teams both received Silver.
A huge thank you to coach Layla, the dancers and DSSL!

Book tickets for GSHS WINTER WONDERLAND The GSHS Code of Conduct needs to be adhered to at all times : No smoking or va**ng and no drugs or alcohol are permitted on school property. Guests not adhering to our rules will be removed from the property immediately.

https://qkt.io/nKypql

Book tickets for GSHS WINTER WONDERLAND The GSHS Code of Conduct needs to be adhered to at all times : No smoking or va**ng and no drugs or alcohol are permitted on school property. Guests not adhering to our rules will be removed from the property immediately.

Book tickets for GSHS WINTER WONDERLAND The GSHS Code of Conduct needs to be adhered to at all times : No smoking or va**ng and no drugs or alcahol are permitted on school property. Guests not adhering to our rules will be removed from the property immediately.

GSHS Fashion Show loading............if you own a clothing label or are a designer and would like to be involved, please email [email protected]

Groote Schuur High School will proudly be joining the initiative. Donations of knitted items, wool and knitting needles can be dropped off at the Marketing office. Come on GSHS family - let us make our community warm!

Are you ready?! Matches start at 8am. Coffee and tuck shop available. Bring the gees!!!!!!

Admissions for Grade 8 2024 is now closed.

The WCED has stipulated the following dates which we are adhering to:
Between 29 May – 02 June 2023 - Parents are informed of the outcome per email/SMS by the WCED.
29 May – 19 June 2023 - Parents confirm acceptance on the WCED system.

Once parents have confirmed acceptance for Groote Schuur High School , we will be in touch with additional information via email.

Parents of unsuccessful learners may appeal to the School Governing Body; however these will only be considered in Term 3 2023 and will be based on whether spaces have become available for placement for Grade 8 in 2024.

Appeal letters to be emailed to [email protected] only please.

Please note - Admission queries for other grades for 2024 will be responded to accordingly.

Summit 2023

Do you have any spare wool? GSHS Interact will be knitting squares to be made into knee blankets for our elderly community. Donations can be dropped off at the Marketing Office. If you would like to knit some squares, we are looking for 15cmx 15cm squares please. Please email [email protected] for more information.

The GSHS Science club hosted Livingstone, Oaklands and Goodwood College for a 30 Seconds Science Edition challenge. Well done to GSHS for coming first! We look forward to many more Science initiatives!

The GSHS Soup Kitchen will start next Tuesday. We welcome donations of dry food ingredients , such as packets of lentils, beans, soup mix and stock. Fresh vegetables and bread donations will be greatly appreciated. The soup kitchen will run on a Tuesday and Thursday and will ensure that our learner's receive a warm meal during the day. Donations may be dropped off at the Marketing Office. Any queries : [email protected]

Unfortunately, the Khanya Cultural Evening has been postponed to June.

Reminder : Friday 14 April is the final date for 2024 Admissions.

Grade 10 outing to ithemba Labs - an informative and eye opening tour. Thank you Mrs Britz and Ms Snyman.

2024 ADMISSIONS ; In addition to the WCED (Western Cape Education Department) application form,via WCED website, please also complete our Addendum to the Application.
Failure to do so will render this application incomplete.
Closing date for admission applications is 14 April 2023 (subject to possible change by WCED). This is a ONLINE process and no hard copies are to be delivered to the school please.

HOLE IN ONE: NASHUA GOLF DAY AND SPONSORSHIP

Nashua was honoured to sponsor a golf day alongside our esteemed client, Groote Schuur High School.

Jackie Pearson, Nashua Key Account Manager, handed over a scholarship cheque sponsorship that ensures one learner will be financially covered for an entire year.

We are delighted to be able to contribute to such a meaningful cause.

The GSHS Golf Day was a huge success! Thank you to the GSHS Staff, the SGB, our Sponsors Nashua, Fabu Pets Rondebosch, Sea Point Hire and many more.