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Potch Girls High to Host Provincial Majorettes and Cheer Showdown
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom is set to become the center of rhythm and precision this weekend as it hosts the NWMCA Majorettes Competition on Saturday, 18 April 2026. The event promises a full day of high-energy performances, featuring top-tier talent from across the province. Image: The High School for Girls Potchefstroom A Multidisciplinary Showcase The competition will bring together teams across three main academic levels, Primary, High School, and Tertiary. Sp

Yolandi Botes
Apr 142 min read


Lifesavers in Uniform: Potch Girls High Continues Tradition of Selfless Giving
The spirit of "Growing to Greatness" was on full display at The High School for Girls Potchefstroom recently, as the school hosted another successful blood drive in partnership with the South African National Blood Service (SANBS). Image: The High School for Girls Potchefstroom The halls were filled with brave young women and dedicated staff members ready to roll up their sleeves for a cause far greater than themselves. Small Acts, Massive Impact With the school holidays appr

Yolandi Botes
Mar 301 min read


Double the Power: Potch Girls High Biathletes Head to SA Championships in Oudtshoorn
The endurance and grit of The High School for Girls Potchefstroom are being taken to the national stage this week. Two of the school’s premier multisport athletes, April Allam and Ella Lombard, have been officially selected to represent the North West Province at the SA Biathlon Championships. The prestigious event is set to take place in the scenic town of Oudtshoorn on 20–21 March 2026, where the country’s top biathletes will gather to compete for national honours. Image; T

Yolandi Botes
Mar 201 min read


121 Years of Excellence: Potch Girls High Celebrates Historic Milestone
Amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy first term, The High School for Girls Potchefstroom paused this week to honor a monumental occasion: the school’s 121st birthday. Since its founding in 1905, the school has remained a cornerstone of education in the region, and this year’s celebration proved that its spirit is stronger than ever. Image; The High School for Girls Potchefstroom Growing to Greatness The festivities were centered around the school's 2026 theme, “Grow to Grea

Yolandi Botes
Mar 201 min read


Supreme Champion: Potch Girls High Equestrian Shines at Horse of the Year
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom is celebrating a truly "supreme" achievement following a dominant performance by one of their own at the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). Image: High School for Girls Potchefstroom Franka Kempen and her trusty pony, Zeuss, traveled to the Kyalami Equestrian Park in Midrand during the first week of March to compete against the best riders in the country, and they returned as national champions. A Dominant Week in the Arena The competition

Yolandi Botes
Mar 201 min read


Quest Triumphs in a Sea of Colour: Potch Girls High Hosts Inter-House Gala
The swimming pool at The High School for Girls Potchefstroom was transformed into a kaleidoscope of green, yellow, and red yesterday as the school hosted its annual Inter-House Gala. The event was a high-energy display of "House Spirit" and athletic determination, with Quest eventually emerging as the 2026 champions. Image: The High School for Girls Potchefstroom The Battle of the Houses The competition was fierce across all categories, with each house carving out its own mom

Yolandi Botes
Mar 181 min read
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