Selborne pupil earns a trip of lifetime to Europe
Khiran Bechoo is an academically gifted grade 9 pupil from Selborne College, who is set to represent SA on an international trip to visit...
EMSS programme continues to help learners excel academically
On Saturday, The Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) held an awards ceremony to celebrate the top achievers of 2024 at Lumko Secondary School.
The...
Pefferville children receive new shoes
In Pefferville, families are forced to choose between buying food or school clothes but the Rotary Club of Arcadia and New Kwanda NGO are...
Merrifield Polo Teams Shine at Road Tournaments
Merrifield College’s 1st team boys and girls delivered strong performances at two recent water polo tournaments, facing off against some of the country’s top...
Injured angler tentatively on the long road to recovery
TANDO NKUNGWANA
Border angling star and George Randall High School matric pupil Dylan Botha has finally emerged from his coma after a tragic car accident...
Celebrating class of 2024 success stories
Lilyfontein achieved a perfect 100% matric pass rate for five consecutive years, the only Buffalo City School to achieve this, while East London Secondary...
St Joseph’s Preparatory and College celebrates new principal, building
St Joseph’s Preparatory and College is stepping into an exciting new chapter as they welcome Alan Webster as the new school principal and unveil...
Community mourns loss of coach, teacher
Selborne College, Dale College, the Qonce and East London communities are all mourning the death of coach and teacher Barry Hayidakis, who passed away...
Hudson Park High School’s Kendra Ball travelled to London to compete...
Hudson Park High School’s Kendra Ball travelled to London with her International Shotokan Karate Federation South Africa teammates to compete in the 4th World...
Stirling on drive to help hockey teams
With just four weeks remaining, Stirling Primary School’s “Be a Sport” initiative is rallying support from East Londoners to provide essential sports equipment to...
GO People – Pieter Taljaard
This week we chat with Pieter Taljaard, who is using his 28 years of experience to offer extramural drama and music lessons in East...
Clarendon celebrates Demi’s dazzling display of distinctions
Demi Knott has been named Buffalo City’s top pupil for 2024 after achieving an impressive 93.5% average in her matric exams.
Knott’s achievement highlights her...
Newly appointed principals embrace new challenge
We chat to newly appointed principals Franzl Bause (F) of St Christopher’s Private School and Mark Berndt (B) of Cambridge High School about their...
East London eyes permanent role as host for Schools SA20 tournament
KAZIMLA MFIKILI
Acting Border Cricket president Wezile Mgculo hopes East London can become the permanent host of the provincial and regional leg of the Schools...
Community unites to help injured fisherman
East Londoners have rallied together to raise more than R150,000 in just 72 hours to support George Randall High School matric pupil and Border...
Stirling shines at Union High cricket tournament
Stirling High School’s first cricket team showcased their talent and determination at the Union High School cricket tournament held in Graaff-Reinet this past weekend.
Competing...
Promising youth from Mdantsane to study overseas
Nine Eastern Cape students, four of whom are from Mdantsane, have been chosen to receive full scholarships to study any field of their choice...
Missing middle students’ stress
Nearly 4,000 East London tertiary students and their families, now under SIU (Special Investigating Unit) investigation for irregularly receiving NSFAS funds between 2016 and...
Teen stars excel in women’s cricket
Buffalo City metro is celebrating two rising stars in women’s cricket, former Cambridge High School pupil Akhile Mdlalane and Hudson Park High School’s Sinesipho...
Beloved Selborne teacher bows out after 41 years
KAZIMLA MFIKILI
For the first time in 41 years, Selborne College will begin its academic year without the presence of recently retired and beloved history...
Esteemed educator to steer Cambridge ship
Cambridge High School ushers in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Mark Berndt as its principal.
His appointment follows the retirement of...
PhD graduate writes name in SA history
KAZIMLA MFIKILI
Achieving a PhD is no small feat, and Buffalo City’s very own Dr Mteteleleli Mangcunyana has made history by becoming the first South...
Local school threatens no enrolment for unpaid fees
As the new school year begins, local school, Buffalo Metro Inner City High School has issued a firm directive to parents: settle outstanding fees,...
Tackling violence and bullying in under resourced communities
LEBO MJANGAZE
In an effort to combat the rising challenges of violence and bullying in schools, local organisation Bumb’ingomso hosted a powerful awareness campaign at...
Merrifield pupils shine in multiple sports disciplines
Merrifield Preparatory School is brimming with pride as its pupils excel across various disciplines, showcasing their talent and dedication in swimming, cycling, chess, and...
Deputy bids farewell to an era at Voorpos
After 35 years of unwavering dedication, Voorpos Primary School deputy principal Marcelle Ferreira has retired, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by...
Hudson Park, Clarendon in SA top 20
LEBO MJANGAZE
Buffalo City metro schools continue to excel on the national stage, with Hudson Park High School and Clarendon High School for Girls...
Clarendon High partners with Noncedo Combined School to teach pupils water...
Clarendon High School for Girls is proud of the heartwarming collaboration with Noncedo Combined School, aimed at teaching young pupils in the Ducats informal...
Rotary Club, school celebrate milestone
LEBO MJANGAZE
This Christmas, the Rotary Club of Arcadia is celebrating over two decades of partnership with Thoboshane Primary School, a farm school near Ducats...
Sports milestone for Hudson Park High
Hudson Park High School has cemented its place in the SA co-ed school sports landscape, after clinching eighth out of 310 schools on the...
Grade 2 pupil races to championship: Cole, 7, has family’s full...
EMIHLE MBANGATA
Seven-year-old Cole Dalton, a grade 2 pupil at Hudson Primary School, has raced his way into the hearts of many by clinching the...
Pupil’s artwork chosen for book cover: Clarendon girl’s design illustrates ‘English...
The artwork of one Clarendon High School for Girls (CGHS) pupil, inspired by her brother, was selected as the cover art for this year’s...
Red brigade celebrates SACEE
Hudson Park High School learners have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in English, achieving remarkable success at this year’s SACEE competition and the school...
Merrifield dominates SACEE national awards
At the annual SA Council for English Education (SACEE) prize-giving held recently, pupils winners were honoured for their achievements in the various SACEE events...
Hudson Park musos make fest debuts: Talented grade 10s perform as...
Two Hudson Park High School musicians recently took centre stage at the provincial OR Tambo Choral Music Festival, performing with the Buffalo City Orchestra...
How to support Your child during exam season
Exam season can be one of the most stressful times for high school pupils, and parents play a crucial role in helping them navigate...
Clarendon Rowers shine at Settlers Regatta
Clarendon High School’s rowing team travelled to Makhanda on October 26 to compete in the Settlers Regatta, hosted by St Andrew’s College.
The event featured...
Hudson Park swimmers make waves at aquatics gala
Hudson Park High School’s swimmers had an impressive showing at the inaugural Buffalo City Aquatics High School Sprint and Relay Gala held on October...
Golden jubilee for Pefferville Primary
Pefferville Primary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in October — a huge milestone for the school which serves children from under resourced communities.
The school...
Scouts put best feet forward in penguin waddle
October 12 saw Scouts, Cubs, Meerkats and supporters of African penguins gathered at the East London Aquarium for the “African Penguin Awareness Day” penguin...
Speedy Hudson puts up strong fight in sprints vs Cambridge
Hudson Park High School athletes delivered a strong performance at the athletics meeting against Cambridge High School last weekend, showcasing their talents in various...
Navigating your final exams: A roadmap to success and confidence
The final stretch of high school is here — your matric exams.
This is a defining moment, and while it can feel overwhelming, it’s also...
Stirling’s Alan Webster to take on new role as head of...
ANELISA GUSHA
After 33 years of teaching at Stirling High, deputy principal and jazz master Alan Webster will be bidding farewell to the school to...
Majorettes shine on national, world stage
Two Stirling High School majorettes, Josey Mauer and Ilka De Lange, have made their community proud by excelling on the national and global stage.
The...
Hudson Park’s girls’ water polo teams excel
Hudson Park High School’s girls’ water polo teams put on a strong performance at the annual Clarendon High School for Girls Stayers’ Water Polo...
Hudson Park’s girls’ water polo teams excel
Hudson Park High School’s girls’ water polo teams put on a strong performance at the annual Clarendon High School for Girls Stayers’ Water Polo...
