PPP Derby 2025 – Potch Girls High Hosts Annual Clash

Yolandi Botes
May 22
2 min read

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It’s Happening in Potch! 📍

Potchefstroom is once again the proud host of the PPP Derby, taking place this Saturday, 24 May at High School for Girls Potchefstroom . This event brings together The High School for Girls Potchefstroom, Parktown High School for Girls, and Pretoria High School for Girls for a day of healthy competition and team spirit.

Image: High School for Girls Potchefstroom

What’s the Derby All About?

The PPP Derby is an exciting annual event where learners from the three schools compete across a wide range of co-curricular activities. It's a full day of sports and culture that reflects school pride, commitment, and connection. This year’s lineup includes:

♟️ Chess
🏃‍♀️ Cross Country
🗣️ Debating
🏑 Hockey
🏐 Netball
🎙️ Public Speaking
🎾 Squash
🎾 Tennis
🎶 Vocal Ensemble

The programme starts at 09:00 and wraps up at 17:00. Everyone involved, from players to spectators, can look forward to a fun, meaningful day.

More Than Just a Competition

While each event will be fiercely contested, the PPP Derby is about more than winning. It’s about building friendships, showing school pride, and enjoying the experience together. 💪🏽😊

Say Cheese at the Photo Booth 📸

Don’t forget to swing by the Photography Club’s Photo Booth to capture your favourite Derby moments. Whether it's a team selfie or a proud moment after a match, the memories are worth keeping!

A Thank You to Our Sponsors 🙏

A big thank you to NWU – North-West University and Travel and Sport for helping make this special event possible. Their support allows us to continue building opportunities for our learners.

Join Us!

If you’re in Potch this weekend, come be part of the action. Support our learners, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, and celebrate what it means to grow through sport and culture.