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A school like Riebeek is a place of dreams. When the girls walk through the school gate, they bring with them hopes and goals. These dreams are nurtured by a passionate staff, dynamic leadership, and a full program. Dream making is evident in the hostel offering week-day accommodation, packages for exam times, and a daycare facility the appointment of sports co-ordinator, Mr. Selwyn Seale, and intern, Miss Olwethu Mxoli, Riebeek Old Girl, and a News24 Mandela of the Future a Staff Development Seminar by Mr. August and Dr. Ally of NMU, along with Riebeek’s consulting psychologist, on Cultural Competence and Sensitivity Empowerment and the Class of 2018’s 100% pass rate: Sinovuyo Madlavu, Kyla Van Deventer and Valentina Longari realized their dreams when they were awarded 6 distinctions each. Riebeek’s mission statement has proved timeless: “To prepare our learners to meet the challenges of a changing world by providing relevant education of a high standard and instilling sound values in a stimulating and happy environment.” Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” The school has beautiful dreams and a wonderful future because, when a million dreams converge on the school each year, Riebeek embraces the opportunities to design the world according to the dreams of the girls who pass through her doors. Since 1877, Riebeek prides itself as being the maker of designer dreams. Tucked away in the Eastern Cape town of Uitenhage is the much-acclaimed educational gem: Riebeek College Girls’ High School. Here, steeped in tradition, the busy bees of Riebeek, for the bee is our emblem, create a hive of activity. Girls ranging in ages from the enthusiastic grade 4s to our elegant matrics find themselves involved and committed. Riebeek is equal to the best. A fee-paying school, with a boarding facility for weekly boarders, and a day-boarding package, Riebeek provides parents with a safe, supervised environment for their treasured daughters. Racial and religious tolerance, compassion, and charity are entrenched. The carefully designed Pocket Code of Conduct is underwritten by principles that are rooted in morality and spiritual fruitfulness. Riebeek nurtures and cares. Riebeek is famed for its award-winning choir. Competing in the advanced category, they win golds at national choir competitions. In 2014, a group of our girls featured Johnny Clegg on Top Billing, having won a national song and dance competition. In 2015, Riebeek featured in the top 25 schools in South Africa in the Fairlady survey. Professor Jansen in the national press praised the school in June 2015 and followed this up later by identifying Riebeek as a top SA school in terms of combining character building and academic excellence. Many of the staff are Old Girls, proving the faith they have in the unique education offered by our Alma Mater. The school continues to offer future generations what is truly best about the past while adapting to changing times. The Riebeek ladies walk in integrity with an attitude of gratitude while displaying a passion for tolerance, mental and physical energy, and knowledge. Our buzzing calendar exudes passion for play, compassion for charity, a craze for cultural activities, and a love of learning. Founded in 1877, this progressive school provides a holistic education in a happy, safe, and stimulating environment to ensure that every learner is equipped to face the challenges of a changing world. The school has convenient, caring boarding and aftercare facilities. As the first public school in South Africa to vote to open its doors to all races, the school appreciates the diversity of the Riebeek family. Matriculants are perfectly prepared to enter tertiary institutions with the skills and work ethic to succeed. As an all-girls school with Grade 4 to 12 occupying the same building, we have the opportunity to mold, over a school career, ladies who can contribute positively to society: “To seek the good in others and always do our best”, as our school song indicates. The Consumer Studies Lab has new stoves and practicals are exciting for the Consumer Studies girls as it is a chance to be the first ones to use the new stoves new lighting system installed at Riebeek includes the replacement of all the on-stage lighting with led lighting and all the power supplies to the lights. Also, the installation of new DMX cables, dimmer packs, and 2 multibank lighting consoles in the lighting box to control everything. Rock the Hage donated some of the equipment with proceeds from the Rock the Hage show held at the school earlier this year. John V karaoke supplied the balance of equipment, with Craig Schady installing the cabling. The new lighting rig will certainly provide a suitable challenge to girls involved in technical aspects of staged events at school. We will certainly be able to enhance the visual aspects of all our stage productions at school tenfold. The Guitar and Singing workshops have proceeded very well this year with our newly equipped music room courtesy of the Kim Clement foundation. View full school