Alumnae
The first official Old Girls' Union was constituted on 1 May 1930, but throughout the history of the school, the Old Girls' have always played a very important role in the life of the school. They participated in the 25th, 50th, centenary, 150th, and most recently, the 165th celebrations.
Rhenish without a vibrant Old Girls' Union is unthinkable. Succeeding waves of Old Girls' can take a lead from the women who went before them to keep the Union effective.
As the school continues to move forward with confidence, energy and purpose, it is important to remember that while we are rooted in our history, the ROGU also symbolises a deep commitment to the future of the school. The goodwill, interest, support and dedicated involvement of past learners help to create the nurturing environment that is essential for the school's continued growth and success.
Membership to ROGU
The Rhenish Old Girls' Union offers past learners the opportunity to join the union for a once off payment of R350.00.
Members will enjoy preferred entry to events like the Old Girls' Annual Lunch, 4M in the ROGU hospitality tent, Birthday Assemblies and other events.
Social Media
Rhenish Old Girls' social media pages on Facebook and Instagram keep Old Girls' up to date with developments at the school and of news of learners past and present.
Our socials keep Old Girls' connected to their Rhenish sisters in a way that gives meaning to "Once a Rhenisher; Always a Rhenisher."
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhenish Old Girls' who qualify have a very special opportunity to apply for postgraduate study at Oxford University.
This Scholarship Trust was established in 1902, to enable potential young leaders to study at Oxford. Five scholarships were specifically awarded to South Africa – one to a student from Natal and one each to four schools: Diocesan College (Bishops), SACS, Stellenbosch Boys’ High School (Paul Roos) and St Andrews (Grahamstown).
In recent years these scholarships have also been made available to women from their partner schools. In the case of Paul Roos, this opened the way to alumnae from Rhenish Girls’ High School and Hoër Meisiesskool Bloemhof.
The scholarship is aimed at outstanding young graduates who excel academically, demonstrate
leadership and are committed to making a difference in the world.
