Collegiate Girls' High School

Description

The Collegiate Girls' High School is an independent boarding school for girls in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The school has Christian values and is one of the oldest girls’ schools in South Africa. Collegiate Girls' High School is all about teaching young women traditional values and is involved in various community efforts and events such as the annual Carol Service, Charity Bazaar, and the Rotary Interact Service Club.

HERITAGE

The Collegiate Girls' High School was founded in 1874 to provide education for the daughters of prominent families in the growing town of Port Elizabeth. Today, it is one of the leading academic schools in South Africa.

ACADEMICS

The school motto is Facta Non Verba which means “Deeds Not Words”.

SPORTS & CULTURE

SPORTS

• Athletics
• Hockey
• Cricket
• Cross country
• Equestrian
• Netball
• Tennis
• Squash
• Swimming
• Synchronised swimming
• Water polo
• Ballroom dancing

CULTURE

• Chess
• Music
• Art Club
• Choir
• Photography Club
• Bio-Science Club
• Debating
• Public speaking
• Drama
• French Society
• Students Christian Association

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Gymnasium
• Olympic sized swimming pool
• Water polo pool
• Squash courts
• Tennis courts
• Sports fields
• Hostel
• Uniform shop

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Allan Gray Bursary