Sport & Wellness
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Cricket Team Participation
Learners can take part in the new cricket programme, which joins the inter-school league run by the KZN Cricket Association in the fourth term.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Join the cricket team and participate in the inter-school league during the fourth term.
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Cricket is a new code at DGHS with many eager participants. We participate in the inter-school league that is run in the fourth term by the KZN Cricket Association.
Cross Country Running (Run for Fitness)
Learners can take part in cross country running during the second term and engage in regular runs around the Glenwood area throughout the year as part of the Run for Fitness programme.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Participate in the Cross Country inter-school league in the second term and join the Run for Fitness programme with weekly runs in the Glenwood area.
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In the second term we participate in the Cross Country inter-school league. During the rest of the year the programme runs as Run for Fitness where the learners participate in runs around the Glenwood area.
Equestrian Riding and Competition
Learners who own horses can compete under the SANESA banner, representing the school in equestrian events governed by the South African Equestrian Federation (SAEF) and SASCOC.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School who own horses
- How to act on it
- Own a horse and stable; ride at your own club and represent the school under the SANESA banner in national events.
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Our school’s membership riders compete under the SANESA banner which is acknowledged by the South African Equestrian Federation (SAEF) and SASCOC. Our riders own their own horses and stable and ride them at their own clubs.
Chess Team Practice and Competition
Learners can join the chess team, which practices daily at lunchtime and participates in inter-school competitions such as the Durban & Districts Chess Challenge and the KZN Chess Association Alex Forbes Battle Boards.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Attend daily lunchtime practice sessions and register for inter-school chess competitions.
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Chess is a growing sport at DGHS . Our chess team practices at lunch break all year round and the players participate in Inter-School competitions. They participate in the Durban & Districts Chess Challenge and also compete in KZN Chess Association Alex Forbes Battle Boards.
Ballroom Dancing Competition Participation
Learners can train in ballroom dancing under Neville Letard from Shall We Dance and compete in local school competitions. The school hosts the Inter-School Ballroom Dance Competition twice and participates annually in grading events.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Train in ballroom dancing under Neville Letard; participate in school competitions and the Inter-School Ballroom Dance Competition hosted by DGHS.
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Ballroom Dancing is one of our most popular codes. Our learners are trained under the esteemed Neville Letard ( Shall We Dance ) and we have learners who compete in the local school competitions. Each year we participate in the grading of school learners and we have twice hosted the I nter-School Ballroom Dance Competition .
Participation in the Girls’ A League Athletics Programme
Learners at Durban Girls' High School can join the athletics programme led by Head Coach Giles Audibert, which includes training and competition in the Girls’ A league. The school has a strong history of winning this league and sends teams to national competitions.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Join the athletics programme under the guidance of Head Coach Giles Audibert; participate in district and provincial trials and national championships.
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Under the guidance of Head Coach, Giles Audibert, we have won the Girls’ A league a number of times and have 4 teams that participate in the various school leagues.
Majorettes Performance Group
Learners can join the Majorettes, a year-round performance group with a long tradition of success at the school.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Join the Majorettes group, which operates year-round and performs at school events.
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Majorettes has a long and proud history of success at DGHS. This year-round code demands commit
Basketball Team Participation
Learners can join the basketball programme, which competes in inter-school competitions during the third term. The school fields teams in both indoor and outdoor leagues.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Join the basketball team and participate in inter-school competitions during the third term.
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Basketball is a vibrant and growing code. Our teams compete in the inter-school competition in the third term.
Dance Team Participation
Learners can join the dance team, which learns various styles including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, and Broadway. The team participates in the annual Dance@Kearsney programme.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol in dance classes and participate in the annual Dance@Kearsney programme.
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In Dance our learners are taught a range of styles such as Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz and Broadway. The Dance Team has been an exciting project at DGHS and has gone from strength to strength . A highlight of the year is participation in the Dance@Kearsney programme.
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- Durban Girls' High School
- Sport & Wellness Programme
- Giles Audibert
- Neville Letard
- Mrs Deckford
- SANESA
- SAEF
- SASCOC
- KZN Cricket Association
- Dance@Kearsney
- Three Schools’ Turf
- Glenwood
- Umlazi
- Inter-House Day
- National Schools Championships
- Durban Girls' High School
- Giles Audibert
- Neville Letard
- Mrs Deckford
- SANESA
- South African Equestrian Federation (SAEF)
- SASCOC
- KZN Cricket Association
- Durban & Districts Chess Challenge
- KZN Chess Association Alex Forbes Battle Boards
- Dance@Kearsney
- Three Schools’ Turf
- Glenwood
- Umlazi