Durban Girls' College Alumni Association

COLLEGE HOUSE CHRISTMAS MARKET!
Join us on Friday, 23 October, for a festive day filled with unique gifts, delicious treats, and all the magic of the Christmas season. Whether you're looking to get a head start on your Christmas shopping or simply enjoy a wonderful day out with family and friends, this is an event not to be missed.

Calling all vendors!
We are looking for a variety of vendors to be part of this much-loved annual market. If you'd like to showcase your products and connect with our community, we'd love to hear from you.

To book your table, contact Nina Wellsted on 083 645 7004.

SAVE THE DATE: ALUMNI REUNION 2027
Next year marks a truly historic milestone as Durban Girls’ College celebrates 150 years of excellence, sisterhood, and tradition.

Save the date for a special three-day Alumni Reunion Weekend. From reconnecting with classmates to celebrating the legacy that unites generations of DGC women, it promises to be a celebration to remember.

Watch this space for exciting announcements and events as we count down to DGC's 150th birthday.

College Chatter #228 is Here!

Set sail and journey with us through our latest edition, which is absolutely packed with incredible achievements, cultural milestones, and thrilling sports victories across the campus!

Inside this issue, you can catch the magical highlights from our spectacular Junior Primary production of Pirates vs Mermaids, see the full results from our grueling Inter-House Cross Country showdown up Guildford Road, and read all about our dominant U14A, U15A, and U16A Netball teams as they prepare to head to Nationals.

We also celebrate DGC shining as the sole school selected to entertain at the Give & Gather Festival in Ballito, alongside standout individual accolades in hockey, music and dance.

Click on the link to read the full issue and watch all the exciting highlight videos!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iv1FmfeXPj9or92dK-5rzAv-tAprakgw/view?usp=sharing

BOARDER MISTRESS 2026
Durban Girls' College is seeking a dedicated Boarder Mistress from July 2026.

Founded in 1877, Durban Girls' College offers a dynamic and forward-thinking education from Grade 00 to Matric.

To apply, visit our website at dgc.co.za/vacancies

APPLICATIONS FOR GRADE 8 2028 ARE OPEN!
If Durban Girls' College is your daughter's school of choice, we encourage you to apply early online at dgc.co.za/admissions/

Should your daughter excel in academics, music, or sport and would like to be considered for a scholarship, please take note of the relevant scholarship application deadlines. Scholarship applications are by invitation only, and invitations can only be extended once a completed application, including all supporting documents, has been received.

Save the important admissions and scholarship dates, and apply online today.

Your DGC journey starts here! 💚

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS 2027
Calling all Old Girls!

Do you dream of pursuing a postgraduate degree at Oxford University in the United Kingdom? The Rhodes Scholarship could be your answer.

Join proud Durban Girls’ College alumnae who have received this prestigious scholarship including Joy de Beyer (1980), Vanessa Morphet (1992), Serini Murugasen (2006), and Seham Areff (2013).

The Rhodes Scholarships celebrate academic excellence, leadership, courage, empathy, and a drive to make a meaningful difference in the world. They are inclusive and focused on identifying exceptional talent from all backgrounds.

Applications for 2027 are now open.
Deadline: 3 August 2026

Find out more about how to apply through the link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_lnOcv5ZdlR9AuaAF9ZKIwL2Hfk7-4wp?usp=drive_link

If you’re a driven, passionate individual with a bold vision for impact — this is your moment. Apply now!

Calling all Old Girls who Boarded at College House!

Join us on Thursday, 17 September 2026 for The Night of 100 Stories, a very special Centenary Year celebration honouring 100 years of College House.

Enjoy roll call and dinner in College House with our current boarders as we share and honour the memories, moments and milestones that have shaped this beloved home over the past century.

Come and celebrate an evening of stories, sisterhood and legacy.

Tickets are limited, so book your place!

Tickets: R250
Bookings: Quicket
RSVP by: 17 August 2026
Enquiries: [email protected] | 031 268 7200

Save the date, Cape Town alumnae! 💚

Our Executive Head, Mrs Heidi Rea, will be travelling to Cape Town with the DGC 1st Water Polo Team as they compete in a tournament at Reddam Constantia from 11–13 September.

To mark the occasion, we would love to reconnect with our Cape Town DGC community and invite alumnae from across the years to join us for an early evening gathering in Constantia. Venue details will be confirmed soon.

Whether you matriculated recently or many years ago, we would love you to join us. You are also welcome if you would like to join us in supporting our 1st Team during the tournament weekend.

We look forward to catching up with our Cape Town DGC family later this year.

College Chatter #227 is out now!

This week’s edition is packed with the vibrant spirit of our community. Catch up on the laughter and nostalgia of our recent Alumni Reunion, and relive the high-octane energy of Derby Day. From Grade 5 engineering projects to stunning musical milestones, we’re celebrating it all!

Inside this issue: Alumni Reunion Highlights. Derby Day Results Musical Excellence & New Performances Don't miss out on the latest news from the heart of Durban Girls' College.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rh4WoCAKdTmAV2SYS0G3Zowe29Hik7MF/view?usp=drivesdk