Clarendon High School for Girls

𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 📌

Join us for an unforgettable night as the Clarendon Old Girls Guild proudly presents:
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱!

🩺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗶𝗻 (Paediatrician)
🩺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘀 𝗡𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗲 (Oncologist)
🩺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘆𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 (OBGYN)

📅 Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025
🕡 Time: 18:30
📍Venue: The Quarry Lake Inn
🎟️ Tickets: R150 (includes snacks & a drink!)

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://rb.gy/sbx7vn

Got burning health questions? Want expert insights from leading doctors? This is your chance to ask, learn, and be inspired!

Don't miss out—secure your spot and join the conversation!

𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥 🏆

Get ready for an exciting season of fierce competition and school spirit!
Our derby calendar is set, and we can’t wait to see our teams give it their all!

Join us for a fun-filled weekend at our school’s clubhouse!
On Friday, starting at 5pm, we're hosting a Prego evening, followed by a delicious curry and rice evening on Saturday.

Tickets for the Prego evening are available now on Quicket – don’t miss out!

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/307785-greg-beling-hockey-festival-prego-evening-prego-roll-tickets/ #/

We’d love to see all local and touring parents and supporters there to help make this event a success!

We are thrilled to announce that the Stenden university will be visiting our school to conduct an informative presentation about their programs and opportunities!

🗓️ 18 March
⏰ 2:30pm
🏢 Clarendon High School (Room 9)
📧 RSVP: [email protected]

We warmly invite all Clarendon parents and grade 11 & 12 learners to join us for this informative session.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and start planning for the future!

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are thrilled to announce that the University of Pretoria will be visiting our school to conduct an informative presentation about their programs and opportunities!

🗓️ 17 March
⏰ 2:30pm
🏢 Clarendon High School (Room 24)
📧 RSVP: [email protected]

We warmly invite all Clarendon parents and grade 11 & 12 learners to join us for this informative session.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and start planning for the future!

We look forward to seeing you there!

𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗫 𝗪𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘!
𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 💥

This week our Matric girls received their stunning Matric jackets!

From the smiles to the cheers, it was a moment of celebration that marked the beginning of their final stretch at school.

𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 💦

Congratulations to Taylor van Dyk and Tanita Packery who have been selected to represent the Eastern Cape Swimming Team, in the SA Schools Swimming Championships in Bloemfontein from 4-8 April.

𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 🏐

This past weekend saw our Netball A Teams participate in the Ooskus festival.
Unfortunately the rain resulted in Friday’s games being cancelled for the under 14's, 15's and 16's. The first team games went ahead at the indoor arena in Chiselhurst.

Saturday arrived with sunshine and some tough competition. The players showed grit and determination and displayed great sportsmanship.

Results:
First Team:
Vs Kingswood - lost 4-11
Vs Hangklip - won 11-5
Vs Brandwag - lost 10-28
Vs Framesby - lost 9-27
Vs GHS - drew 13 all

U16:
Vs Hudson won 8-5
Vs Brandwag - lost 2-11
Vs Framesby - lost 1-22
Vs GHS - lost 5-7
Vs Sentraal - lost 5-14

U15:
Vs Hudson - lost 8-2
Vs Brandwag - won 5-3
Vs Ooskus - lost 10-3
Vs DSG - lost 7-5
Vs Framesby - lost 2-18

U14:
Vs Brandwag - lost 7-5
Vs GHS - won 10-5
Vs Stirling - lost 8-4
Vs Sentraal - lost 7-2
Vs Ooskus - lost 6-3

The festival offered great opportunities for growth and development. We look forward to a successful season ahead!

𝗕𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! ✨

Clarendon High School proudly presents....𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁!
A spectacular production filled with magic, adventure, and romance!

Step into the enchanting world of this beloved fairy tale, brought to life with breathtakingly beautiful performances, dazzling costumes, and iconic songs!

📅 10–12 April
📍 The Guild Theatre
⏳ Duration: 2h 30min (incl. 15min interval)

🎟 TICKETS:
R150 Adults
R120 Scholars
Opening Night Special (10 April): R100 for scholars in uniform!

Grab your tickets here: https://computicket.com/event/disney_s_beauty_and_the_beast/6726801

Don’t miss this magical event for the whole family! ✨

Disney`s Beauty and The Beast Step into a world of magic, adventure, and romance with Clarendon High School's spectacular production of Beauty and the Beast! This beloved fairy tale comes to life on stage with dazzling performances, breathtaking costumes, and iconic songs. Join us at the Guild Theatre from April 10-12, 2025 for....

𝗛𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗬 🏑

The 2025 hockey season kicked off with the 1st Team Squad taking part in the Ooskus Hockey Festival.

The Clarendon coaching team used the festival to try various player combinations with the new, young squad. The players really performed well together!

Congratulations to Michaela Joubert, Quinn Carr and Megan Phillips who earned their 50th caps for the 1st Team at the festival.

Results:

Beat Merrifield 1-0
Beat Stirling 1-0
Beat KHS 1-0
Drew to Hudson 0-0

Well done girls! Here's to a great 2025 season!

We hosted our first Blood Drive for the year on 27 February. We surpassed our goal and were able to collect 50 units of blood with 28 willing learners unable to donate for various reasons.

Our Peer Promoters ran the event so smoothly. We thank all our learners and teachers who donated.

A shout out to our Principal, Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl, who all donated, truly leading by example!

𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 💦

Our swimmers took part in the Sprint and Relay Gala yesterday hosted by Hudson Park High School.

Over 30 swimmers competed from Clarendon in the 50m freestyle events (U14, U16 and U19) and everyone did extremely well.

Results:
In the Open Medley Relay:
A Team: 1st Place
B Team: 3rd Place

Mixed 6 x 50m Freestyle Relay (3 Clarendon swimmers and 3 Selborne swimmers):
A Team: 1st Place
B Team: 3rd Place

The Girls 50m Dash for Cash consisted of the 7 fastest female swimmers:
5 of our swimmers made this event:
Jessica Schaefer, Emily Palmer, Jodi Boettger, Hannah Hattingh and Thandi Bosman.

Congratulations to Emily Palmer on winning this event.

Well done to all the swimmers on their achievements and ending the season off on a high note!

Go!&Express

Clarendon pupils dominate competition - GO! & Express The exhibition’s themes touched on the nexus between the environment and sociopolitical factors, such as land dispossession and displacement.

𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧 🎨

We are thrilled to announce that Lukonde Mwanza has won the South African Pavilion Venice Biennale Schools’ Art Competition and Lungelo Mazibuko is the runner up!

Their work is currently on exhibition at the Keyes Art Mile Gallery in Rosebank, Johannesburg together with Anushka De Jager who was also one of the nine National finalists.
Lungelo Mazibuko had three artworks chosen!

The theme of the exhibition is ‘Quiet Ground’, encouraging students to consider their own connection with heritages of land and tradition in contemporary society.

We are very proud of these Grade 12 artists!

Join us for a magical afternoon of music, featuring talented young musicians from East London schools!

Our very own chamber choir, De Novo Serenata, will be performing as part of the program.

Pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of music and fun!

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢 🏐

Our Junior B team traveled to Knysna this past weekend to participate in the Oakhill U15 Chaka Festival.

The girls performed exceptionally well throughout the festival, displaying great sportsmanship and teamwork!

Below are the results of their matches:

● Against Somerset College: Won 5-4
● Against Steyn City: Won 10-4
● Against Herzlia: Won 12-7
● Against Springfield: Lost 11-0
● Against Elkanah House: Won 8-4
● Against Paarl Girls: Won 7-3
● Against Glenwood: Won 7-5

A special mention must go to Isobel Botha, who was named Clarendon’s Most Valuable Player for her outstanding contribution to the team!

We would also like to extend a big thank you to the Coach and Manager for their dedication and support throughout the tournament.