Head Boy 2025 – Creston College
Head Boy 2025. Like we did in past years, schoolsthatrock chat to the Head Leaders of High Schools in South Africa. Today we talk to Jason Hiepner, Head Boy 2025 of…
Head Girl 2025 – Creston College
Head Girl 2025. Like we did the past years, schoolsthatrock chat to the Head Leaders of High Schools in South Africa this year. Today we talk to Gemma Allchin, Head Girl…
World Book Day – Felixton College
World Book Day. While celebrating World Book Day, Felixton College Richards Bay, Junior School pupils from the EarlyAct Club invited the Felixton College pupils to donate books to help spread…
International Cricket selection – Kearsney College
International Cricket selection. Former Kearsney 1st team cricket captain Cade Carmichael has been called up to the Ireland squad for the ODI series against West Indies. The series is starting…
Men’s KZN Open Strokeplay – Kearsney College
Men’s KZN Open Strokeplay. Kearsney golfers Matthew Gouws and Harry Clayton had a productive weekend, finishing as top and second placed KZN Schools players respectively, in the Men’s KZN Open…
Winter Sports Festival – Grantleigh High School
Winter Sports Festival – Zululand’s biggest winter sport festival, on May the tenth drew thousands to Grantleigh High School. Over 4,800 spectators, 16 top schools, and hundreds of young athletes…
Sharks Day 2025 – St Charles College
Sharks Day 2025. Photo: Saints scrumhalf Agape Nyawo scoring a great try. St Charles College 1st XV travelled to Hilton College on a crisp Friday morning to take on Clifton…
Schools hockey – Kearsney College vs DHS
Schools hockey. Kearsney’s 1st team hockey came up against an experienced and strong DHS outfit at a schools hockey game the weekend. In was a match in which Kearsney would…
Schools Rugby – Kearsney College vs DHS
Schools Rugby. Photo: Kearsney’s Luke Faure (with ball) in the clash against DHS. On Friday the One-Stripe travelled to Hilton to play against DHS at the KZN schools’ rugby day…
Junior Primary Curtain Raiser – St Charles College
Junior Primary Curtain Raiser. One of the most anticipated moments on St Charles College calendar unfolded once again this year as the Grade 1 and 2 boys took to Old…
Water Polo National selections – Kearsney College
Water Polo National selections. Kearsney 1st team water polo player James Pohl, has been selected as a non-travelling reserve for the South African Men’s Water Polo National selections U20 side. The…
Schools Hockey – Kearsney College vs Michaelhouse
Schools Hockey. In opposite outcomes to the 2024 fixture in a Schools Hockey game between both schools, where Kearsney took a 3-0 lead in the first half, this weekend’s fixture…
Schools rugby – Kearsney College vs Michaelhouse
Schools rugby. Friday saw the One-Stripe travel to Balgowan to take on Michaelhouse 1st XV for a schools rugby game. The hosts started like a house on fire by scoring…
Old Boys’ Day – St Charles College celebrates 150 years
Old Boys’ Day. Photo: Saints centre, Attie Qumo, breaks a tackle on Old Orchards Old Boys’ Day 2025 was always destined to be special, marking the 150th year of St…
Mathematical Magic – Kearsney College
Highlighting Kearsney’s commitment to mathematical excellence, its boys shone again in the second round of the St Mary’s Mathematics Competition which involved eight KwaZulu-Natal schools. The event provided an excellent…
Thought of the week – Gedagte vir die week
Thought of the week. You are from God, little children… Julle behoort aan God, liewe kinders…
Moedersdag/Mothers’ Day – Best wishes to all mothers
Moedersdag/Mother’s Day. Mothers are very special in every person’s life. We love and appreciate you all every day! Read schools news: https://schoolsthatrock.co.za/
Mothers Day Celebration – St Charles College Junior Primary
Mothers Day Celebration. St Charles College shares a Mothers Day Celebration. A strong and special emotional connection is shared between a mother and her son. This is often marked by…
JKA KZN Regional Championships – Creston College
JKA KZN Regional Championships. Creston College Grade 9 learner, Zak Wagner, Recently competed in the JKA KZN Regional Championships. Zak showcased his talent in both Kata and Kumite. He brought…
National galas – Epworth swimmers achieved excellent results
National galas. Two Epworth swimmers, Pietermaritzburg, recently participated in national galas and achieved some excellent results Gemma Goncalves (Grade 11) received a bronze medal in the 400m Freestyle (16-19 age…
KZN Final Squad Hockey – Ashton International College Ballito
KZN Final Squad Hockey. Twenty two girls from Ashton International College Ballito, have been selected for the Final KZN Hockey Squad! They will take part in the final trials round…
Opera-tunity knocks extravaganza – Kearsney College
Opera-tunity knocks extravaganza. You’re invited to a comedic, over-the-top romp filled with musical shenanigans, perfectly suiting an operatic parody at Opera-tunity knocks extravaganza. The Kearsney College choir, orchestra and drama…
Basketball – Kearsney College represented KZN
Basketball. Two Kearsney College basketball players, Itumeleng Khubeka and Kwakuhle Sibiya, represented KZN in the recent U16 IPTs. In addition, Mfanafuthi Ntombela was head coach of KZN team. Read more schools…
SA National Juniors Gala – Kearsney College
SA National Juniors Gala. Kearsney College had two swimmers taking six podium places between them at the recent SA National Juniors Gala (SANJ Gala) in Cape Town. The College’s head…
Friday night lights Hockey – Kearsney College vs Northwood
Friday night lights Hockey. Kearsney played another high tempo Friday night lights Hockey game clash, this weekend against Northwood. The visitors were severely hampered by the flu. Key players either…
Gedagte vir die week – Thought of the week
Gedagte vir die week. Ek is veral ook daarvan oortuig dat God, wat die goeie werk in julle beginhet… God is the one who began this good work in you…
uMgungundlovu Hockey Teams – St Charles College
uMgungundlovu Hockey Teams. Ten boys from St Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, were selected for the different uMgungundlovu Hockey Teams. The school wishes them all the very best as they play in…
Absa Wildeklawer Sport Tournament – Maritzburg College
Absa Wildeklawer Sport Tournament. Maritzburg College 1st XI Soccer Team Shines at ABSA Wildeklawer Sport Tournament. The boys had a fantastic start to the event. They beat Jeppe Boys’ High…
SA Junior Swimming Nationals – Hilton College
SA Junior Swimming Nationals. Nicholas Taylor (Pearce, Grade 9 learner from Hilton College) travelled to Cape Town this past week to compete in the South Africa Junior Swimming Nationals —…
SA Schools’ Sprint Championships – Epworth School
SA Schools’ Sprint Championships. Epworth School, Pietermaritzburg, is super proud of their canoeists who won the SA Schools’ Sprint Championships at Roodeplaat Dam during the holidays. In the U18 age…
Career Roadshow – Grantleigh Schools Matrics Rock Their Future
Career Roadshow. The Grade 12 learners of Grantleigh Schools recently stepped into the world of future possibilities as they attended the 3RC and The Rocking Future Roadshow on campus. This…
Kyalami Equestrian Show – Treverton College
Kyalami Equestrian Show. A dynamic pair of twin sisters stole the spotlight at the prestigious Kyalami Equestrian Show. The talented young riders competed in the highly-contested 1m Showjumping class, which…
Kearsney Tennis Tournament – Kearsney College
Kearsney Tennis Tournament. Photo: Jack Badenhorst, SACS’ winner of the Any Willows Trophy, with Kearsney’s Patrick Lees and Sonia Cairns. The past weekend’s annual Kearsney Tennis Tournament saw an exciting…
Schools Hockey – Kearsney College vs Glenwood High
Schools Hockey. The rain held off just enough for a successful start to the hosts’ Friday Night Lights, with Kearsney taking on Glenwood for an evening of exciting hockey. The…
Schools rugby – Kearsney College vs Glenwood High
Schools rugby. Photo: Kearsney’s nail-biting FNB Classic Clash against Glenwood Saturday saw Glenwood travel up the hill to play at Botha’s Hill once again. This is after both teams’ participation…
Thought of the week – Gedagte vir die week
Thought of the week. The Lord will be happy to do good things for you, just as he did for your ancestors. Wanneer jy die Here jou God gehoorsaam en…
Schools Hockey – Maritzburg College vs Pretoria Boys’ High
Schools Hockey. What an incredible display of skill, determination, and teamwork by Maritzburg College boys against Pretoria Boys’ High. With 19 teams taking to the field, Maritzburg College emerged victorious…
Grade 11 Consumer Studies – Grantleigh Schools
Grade 11 Consumer Studies. In the Consumer Studies kitchen at Grantleigh schools, the aroma of sugar and success filled the air as Grade 11 learners took on the classic culinary…
PADSSA Hockey teams – St Mary’s DSG Kloof
PADSSA Hockey teams. Thirty-one High School hockey girls from St Mary’s DSG Kloof have been selected for their respective PADSSA teams for 2025. U18A: U18B: U16A: U16B: U14A: U14B: The…
Honours Blazers for Music – St John’s D.S.G.
Honours Blazers for Music. A BIG “congratulations” to three students from St John’s D.S.G. Pitermaritzburg, Mihlali H, Victoria B and Daniela C, who were recently awarded Honours Blazers for Music.…
KES Easter Festival – Maritzburg College unbeaten Champions
KES Easter Festival. Maritzburg College’s 1st XI hockey team delivered a stellar performance at the King Edward VII School (KES) Easter Festival! The boys went unbeaten, winning all five of…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Kearsney vs Peterhouse Boys
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Photo: KERF 2025’s best forward Griint Davides (Milnerton and bestbackline player Zekethelo Siyaya (Westville) during the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Day 3 – Match 6 Kearsney…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Westville Boys vs Rustenburg
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Photo: Westville wing Avumile Lisa in the game against Rustenburg at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Day 3 – Match 5 Westville Boys’ High School won…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Durban High vs Durbanville
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Photo: DHS Nathan Aneke at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival in the game against Durbanville. Day 3 Match 4 In the fourth match of Day 3,…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Glenwood vs Dale College
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Glenwood High School overcame a valiant Dale College defensive effort to claim a 33-12 victory in the second game of the final day’s play at Kearsney…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Preview Day 3 Monday 21 April
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Photo: Monnas lock Dean Hartman in the game against DHS during the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. The 2025 edition of the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival (KERF)…
Gedagte vir die week – Thought of the week
Gedagte vir die week. “Ek vertel hierdie dinge vir julle met ‘n goeie rede.” “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have (perfect) peace.”
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Monnas vs Durban High School
Photo: Monna’s Vincent Roberts in the GHS game during the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Day 2 – Match 6 Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Durban High School outplayed Hoërskool Monument 32-17…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Kearsney vs Dale College
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Photo: Kearsney College utility back Valentino Lenge in the game against Dale Colle at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Kearsney College saw off Dale College 34-13…
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival – Westville Boys vs Dr EG Jansen
Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Photo: Westville’s Lwandle Malkhanya powers through EG Jansen at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival. Day 2 – Match 4 Westville Boys’ High School’s supreme tactical awareness…