Kopje to Quad

The kopje at the old school is firmly etched in the memory of all our ‘older’ old girls. A feature of the kopje was the statue of Miss ELM King, Eunice headmistress (1913 -1924), who was the author of the school song.

There, on the kopje, she saw the boys catching a quick visit. Today she enjoys a central position in the fountain of our new quad. Here she listens to our girls’ animated conversations, inner thoughts and wishes.

The statue is symbolic of the verse in the school song (written by Miss King) “She dwells besides the waters of wisdom and of life.”

Any ‘older’ old girl visiting the school will feel proud that Eunice’s spirit and tradition have certainly survived the move to the new school.

The wings which make up the hostel – Eunice House – are known as Lower House, Eirene, Retiz, Upper House, Mimosa and Kopje. The schools road and walkway system boasts King Crescent, Posthumus Drive, Sandal Walk and Meiring Avenue.