On a day so blue you can't help but smile!

Paarl, 25 June 2022

By Abigail Combrink

Once again we can stand in awe of the magic that embraces our home at the foot of Paarl Mountain. The longing for Interschools can finally be replaced with sheer gratitude for having the privilege of attending and participating in this annual event.

On this Monday morning, we were welcomed with the triumphant glow of the Girls’ High colours that decorated the beautiful streets of Paarl once more. Like a fire, the Paarl Girls' High magic was set ablaze by the shrills of excitement echoing trough the school halls.

Blue hats, blue socks and blue wigs scattered across the school grounds on our “Dress blue day” truly captures our grade 11s sense of fun. In true Girls' High spirit, our grade 11s truly doesn’t miss any opportunity to have a blast and fully take advantage of memorable little moments as today. Revelling in the Girls' High magic once more, all of our grade 11s are preparing to face every match not just as a grade but rather as a family and a unity.

Standing side by side, hand in hand, the Girls' High magic still burns strong in our all of our hearts. Appreciation is a mere understatement to how blessed we truly are to have the opportunity to participate in Interschools after two years.
Living up to our Interschools values, every girl understands the significance of not taking these fleeting moments such as Interschools for granted, but to rather keep our heads and our spirits held high and to support our sisters.

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