National All-Girls' Festival - Eunice High School outstanding

National All-Girls’ Festival. Eunice High School proudly participated in the prestigious National All Girls’ Festival 2026, held in Stellenbosch. Over three days, our learners showcased their talents across a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, embodying the true Eunice spirit of excellence, resilience, and camaraderie.

Day 1 Highlights

Cross Country

Junior 4km (39 participants): Lisabelle Beukes – 9th, Zoë Morgado – 10th
Senior 4km (51 participants): Mika-Leigh Strydom – 25th, Marga Franke – 35th

Debating

Victories against the Swing Team and Rustenburg High. (Fun fact: Zintle Setlai and Karen Hung, part of the Swing teams, also performed exceptionally well.)

Netball

Lost 21–24 vs Affies
Lost 22–33 vs Paarl Gim
Won 35–25 vs Wynberg
Lost 23–24 vs Bloemhof

Hockey

Lost vs Rhenish 1–8
Beat Clarendon 3–2

Squash

Beat Collegiate 14–5
Beat Wynberg 16–0
Beat La Rochelle 14–3

Chess

Beat Pretoria High 3–1
Drew 2–2 vs Clarendon High

Tennis

Lost vs Bloemhof 0–6
Lost vs Affies 1–6

Day 2 Highlights

E-sports

Natania Subramoney placed 3rd in Rocket League.
Eunice finished 4th overall.

Cross Country

Junior 4km (38 participants): Lisabelle Beukes – 8th, Zoë Morgado – 9th
Senior 4km (51 participants): Mika-Leigh Strydom – 27th, Marga Franke – 28th

Chess

Drew vs Jeppe High School for Girls 2–2
Lost vs Paarl Girls High School 1–3

Public Speaking

Khanyisa Oni (senior) and Mohau Magwentshu (junior) placed in the Top 5 and advanced to the finals.

Squash

Beat Pietermaritzburg 16–0
Beat Rustenburg 11–6
Advanced to the finals vs Clarendon.

Tennis

Beat Pretoria Girls High 6–0
Beat Collegiate 6–0
Scheduled to play Danville for 9th position.

Hockey

Beat Affies 2–1
Lost semi-final vs Rhenish 0–2

Netball

Lost vs La Rochelle 16–23
Beat Pretoria High School for Girls 38–20
Beat Pietermaritzburg 32–14
Scheduled to play Collegiate for 9th/10th position.

Drama

Preparing choreography for showcase at Rhenish.

Debating

Reached semi-finals, lost to Clarendon.

Art

Gabi Turton and Matilda Underhay created inspired works.
Matilda won “Best String Theory.”

MasterChef

Eunice ladies impressed in the kitchen; winners to be announced.

Day 3 Highlights

MasterChef

Eunice crowned winners of the 2026 All Girls’ Festival MasterChef competition!

Squash

Lost vs Clarendon 4–14, securing silver.

Hockey

Lost vs Collegiate 0–3, finishing 4th overall.

Chess

Drew vs Collegiate 2–2 in Round 5, ending 6th overall.

Tennis

Beat Danville 6–0, securing 9th place.

Art

Gabi Turton received the Art in Motion Award for energy and engagement.
Matilda Underhay received the Innovative Thinker Award for originality and unique ideas.

Netball

Lost vs Collegiate 20–26, finishing 10th overall.
Xania Wagner selected among the Top 10 players of the tournament.

Cross Country

6th place in Senior 4x1km Relay.

Public Speaking

Mohau Magwentshu (junior) and Khanyisa Oni (senior) both placed 3rd in their categories.

Drama

Eunice’s drama queens showcased their musical theatre piece with flair.

Heartfelt congratulations to every Eunice learner for their outstanding performances and for serving as proud ambassadors of our school. We extend sincere gratitude to our staff, coaches, and coordinators for their unwavering support and guidance.

A special word of appreciation goes to Rhenish Girls’ High for hosting and organising such a superb and memorable festival. Friendships were formed, memories made, and Eunice looks forward to returning in 2027.