There was great excitement in the school when the 2021 pupil leadership was announced by the Head of School, Ms Laura Bekker. As is custom, each portfolio was called out, along with the chosen leader(s), and each girl came forward to collect her badge. The top three leadership roles of Head Girl and Deputy Head… Read more
What gives Epworth pupils an edge on the sports field
Epworth High School for Girls has a long-standing reputation for sporting excellence, with Epworth girls achieving success across a wide range of sports disciplines. However, Epworth is probably most well-known for its prowess in canoeing and squash, so much so, if you mention Epworth in canoeing or squash circles, you are bound to hear that… Read more
MUSIC AT EPWORTH PREPARTORY SCHOOL
If music be the food of love, play on! Our pupils are taught to hit the right notes from a young age. What are we talking about? Our Pre-Primary and Prep School’s music curriculum of course. Here at Epworth, we put a lot of energy into music education from Grade RR right through to Grade 12. As early as Grade 1 and 2, pupils learn to… Read more
Tracey Munro appointed as 2021 Principal of the High School
The appointment of Tracey Munro as Principal of the High School for 2021 is a very popular one, especially if the High School girls’ reaction to the announcement is anything to go by – watch their reaction here. Mrs Munro needs no introduction as she has been at Epworth since 1998 and is currently the… Read more
New leadership for Epworth
The Epworth Board of Governors has named a collective leadership team, which will be known as the School Executive, to replace the current Head of School, Laura Bekker, who retires at the end of the year. Tracey Munro, current Deputy Head (Academics) in the High School has been appointed Principal of the High School. Tracey,… Read more
Epworth Prep School celebrates Spring
Click here to view more images of Spring Day in the Preparatory School.
Grade 10 Vogue Programme reaches out to communities
The Vogue Programme is always one of the highlights of the Grade 10 year; it is something the pupils look forward to with great anticipation and excitement. It comprises two main components: support of, and engagement with, a dedicated community and a formal ball which sees the girls partnering up with the Grade 11 Maritzburg… Read more
Prestigious environmental award for Epworth
Epworth is the proud recipient of a Platinum 2 Decade Award from the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) for its dedication to, and involvement in, environmental activities for 2019. This award celebrates Epworth’s 17th year as an Eco School and shows its sustained commitment to everything environmental. The school is currently working… Read more
Epworth celebrates 122 years
Monday, 3 August was an auspicious day on campus as Epworth celebrated its 122nd birthday. The gate staff, responsible for ensuring Covid-19 health protocols each morning, set the tone by dressing in festive outfits to greet the parents and pupils. The Chaplain presented a heart-warming prayer that reminded us of our special heritage, and the… Read more
Epworth staff engage in racial literacy training
Epworth’s entire staff recently participated in an online racial literacy workshop focused on anti-racist training and education. It was run by Lovelyn Nwadeyi, a founder and director of consulting firm, L&N Associates, dedicated to seeing social justice normalised and embedded in business, academic and religious spaces. The five-hour, participative workshop was an extremely valuable exercise… Read more
