ALOE PLANTING ON HERITAGE DAY
Pupils wore clothing which represented heritages from all around the globe, adding new dimensions to our diverse South African culture. In line with the more traditional local perspective on Heritage Day we braaied and also collected piles of aloes which staff and pupils planted on the bank overlooking our dam. This planting will yield a […]
SPEECHRAFT GRADUATES FOR 2018
Congratulations to our Speechcraft graduates for 2018! These pupils worked hard and it showed in their delivery of well crafted, confidently presented talks which were all completed in perfect time. Pictured L-R top: Cameron Stadler, Gugulethu Gwamanda, Claire Rilett and Sarah Rushworth.Pictured L-R bottom: Vincent Luksich (Headmaster), Robert Mitchell, Ruth Varrie (Distinguished Toastmaster), Munashe Makondo and […]
A LITTLE HAPPINESS GOES A LONG WAY
Staff and pupils arrived extra early on Wednesday, 12 September to spread a little happiness amongst the commuters who pass by our school. Pictured here L-R: Cameron Gevers, Jared Leighton, Philisiwe Hlongwane, Thembi Ndolvu, Thokozile Buthelezi, Nomfundo Ngobese and Alanna Klassens, with Mister Zondi at the back.
CONSISTENT EFFORT REWARDS NICK DE SCALLY
Our middle distance athlete, Nick De Scally has notched up a number of achievements this term placing; first in the Umgungundlovu schools cross country race, first in the Howick Highlander, second in his age group for one of the KZN cross country races at Baynesfield, 7th in the KZN final race for his age group […]
SENIOR GEOGRAPHY EXCURSION TO RIETSPRUIT
On the Thursday the 6th of September our senior geography pupils undertook a fluvial study at Rietspruit, adjacent to the Umgeni Valley, where they conducted river cross-sections and water quality tests. This enthusiastic bunch of hikers enjoyed river crossings and experiencing the great outdoors.
CHRISTIEN NESER ENCOURAGES READING MORE FICTION BOOKS
Author of a number of fiction books including Die Elle Reeks, Christien Neser, visited Grace College last week. Danella Bray and Joshua Benadie each received one of Christien’s books for correctly answering her spot questions. The insights she shared around reasons to read, gave pupils compelling motivation to read more, especially fiction books.
2ND IN KZN AMATEUR CHAMPS FOR NIKHIL GOPAL
Nikhil Gopal in Gr11 performed brilliantly in his last two golf tournaments. Two weeks prior in the KZN schools tournament he placed first overall in a field of over 80 players. This past weekend he competed against players from all around the country in the KZN Amateur Championship and was placed 2nd. He played against […]
WINTER WONDERAND MATRIC BALL
Grace College celebrated with the Matric Class of 2018 on Friday, 24 August at a Winter Wonderland themed Matric Ball. The Grade 11s magically transformed the hall through hours of focused toil, they selected a classy menu which they served all the guests and proved their year-long fundraising efforts were worthwhile. Congratulations on a well-coordinated […]
HILTON PARKRUN BEGINS ON SATURDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2018 AT GRACE COLLEGE
Hilton parkrun launches at Grace College in Hilton, KZN on Saturday, 29 September 2018. All parkruns are free, weekly, 5km timed events. This event is open to everyone, easy to take part in and for your convenience, you only register once. There will also be a pre-registration at Quarry Centre in Hilton on Saturday, 22 September. The Hilton […]
KZN GYMNAST IN ACTION
We congratulate Matthew Pluke (Gr8) who has qualified and been selected at the recent KZN qualifying competition to represent KwaZulu-Natal at the South African Gymnastics Union National Gymnastics Games which will take place during October in Centurion.
