Rhenish Girls\u2019 High School celebrated its 158th birthday on Friday 4 May in true Rhenish style \u2014 no dull Founder\u2019s Day ceremony, but rather a party with balloons, special guests, birthday songs and cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharing the day were leaders of three of the high schools in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch High, Paul Roos Gymnasium and Ho\u00ebr Meisieskool Bloemhof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A host of guests, including past principals, ex-teachers, members of the governing body and other principals attended the celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A special treat was the address by Rhenish old girl Dr Lindi Nel (class of 2007), who attended the birthday bash with her mother and loyal Rhenish supporter, Marisa Nel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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