Barkly East High School

28/05/2026

🎉 Stay connected with Barkly East High! 🎉
We’re sharing all the highlights, fun moments, and achievements on our social media — don’t miss out!

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Let’s celebrate our learners, staff, and community together — join the journey today! 💙✨

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13/04/2026

Notice to Parents and 2025 Matriculants

Your NSC Matric Certificates have arrived and are now available for collection at the school office.

Collection details:
- Where: School Office
- When: Weekdays, 8:00am – 13:00pm
- What to bring: Your ID or, if someone is collecting on your behalf, a certified copy of your ID plus a signed letter of authorization.

Please collect your certificate as soon as possible. We cannot release certificates to friends/family without written permission.

Congratulations again on your achievement

17/03/2026

🌟 Barkly East High School Educators Shine Bright in NSC 2025! 🌟

We are bursting with pride as our dedicated educators have been recognized for their outstanding contributions in the 2025 National Senior Certificate results. Their passion and excellence have brought honour to our school and the Joe Gqabi District.

👏 Highlights of Achievement:

Arno van Damme (CAT): 1st in the district with a 100% pass rate and 58.6% average.

Lizaan Pittaway (Mathematical Literacy): Certificate of Achievement for excellence in Mathematical Literacy.

Charmaine Erasmus (Physical Sciences): 100% pass rate, award for Most Improvement, and 1st in the district for progress.

Relebohile Maphutse (History): 100% pass rate with 77.8% Bachelor passes.

Abby Brümmer (Business Studies): 97% pass rate, honoured with Teaching Excellence Award.

Gabriel Takyi (Mathematics): Certificate of Achievement, 2nd most improved in Mathematics with 36.9% progress.

Mandiphiwe Kibi (Life Sciences): 100% pass rate, 64.5% average, 1st in the district overall.

David Plaas (Accounting): 100% pass rate, 12.5% distinctions, 1st for quality of results, 2nd overall in the district.

💙 These achievements reflect the incredible dedication of our educators. Their success is not just measured in numbers, but in the lives they inspire and the futures they shape.

📚 Barkly East High School is proud beyond measure — thank you to our educators for leading with excellence and passion!

12/03/2026

📚✨ Grade R Library Adventure ✨📚
Our Grade R learners stepped into a world of stories, imagination, and discovery at the library! 🌟

They enjoyed exploring shelves of colourful books, listening to stories, and experiencing the joy of reading together. 🐛📖

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the library team for their warm welcome and for inspiring our little ones to begin their journey as lifelong readers. 💖

Moments like these remind us that every book opened is a door to new adventures. 🚪🌍

09/03/2026

🌟 A big thank you to Cloete Joubert Hospital! 🌟

Our Grade 2 learners had the most wonderful time during their visit. 💙 They were welcomed with such kindness and care, and the experience left them inspired and excited. From learning about the important work done at the hospital to seeing how dedicated staff serve the community, it was truly eye-opening for our little ones.

👏 We are grateful for the patience, generosity, and effort shown in making this visit so memorable. The learners came back with big smiles, new knowledge, and stories they couldn’t wait to share.

This partnership between our school and Cloete Joubert Hospital shows the power of community working together to nurture and educate our children. 🌍✨

03/03/2026

🏆 Barkly East High School at the Joe Gqabi Champions – Aliwal North 🏆

This past weekend, our talented learners represented us with pride:

Ncubeko Mhlophe – 800m, 3000m

Awonke Dyantyi – 200m

Sfanelo Maqwane – 800m

Tiano Theron – Javelin Throw

Tranusha Walters – 1500m

Liseko Giyose – Javelin Throw

✨ Their hard work paid off, with medals coming home to Barkly East:
🥉 Ncubeko Mhlophe – 800m (Bronze)
🥈 Sfanelo Maqwane – 800m (Silver)

👏 A huge congratulations to Sfanelo Maqwane, who has been selected to join the Joe Gqabi team for the upcoming Eastern Cape Champions!

We are incredibly proud of all our athletes – your school and your coach celebrate your dedication and achievements. 💙🏅

25/02/2026

✨ Proudly presenting our Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase teachers in their new look, standing tall with our principal. A united team, dedicated to shaping futures with passion and purpose. 💫

23/02/2026

🏅 Celebrating Excellence at Barkly East High School! 🏅

This past weekend, Lusiba Khonjwa shone brightly at the Joe Gqabi champions, delivering outstanding performances:

80m – 🥇 Gold Medal
100m – 🥈 Silver Medal

His dedication and talent have also earned him a place in the Joe Gqabi team that will proudly represent at the upcoming Eastern Cape champions.

👏 Well done, Lusiba! Your school and coach are extremely proud of you. Keep inspiring us with your hard work and determination. 🌟

20/01/2026

🎓🌟 Barkly East High Celebrates Our Top Achiever! 🌟🎓

On 16 January 2026, the Mayor of Senqu Local Municipality hosted the prestigious Annual Matric Awards Ceremony at Bensovale College, Sterkspruit. This memorable event honoured the Matric Class of 2025, whose outstanding results placed the Joe Gqabi District in 1st position in the Eastern Cape Province. 🎉📚

We are proud to announce that our learner, Buhle Bananyan Phuza (Grade 12, 2025), achieved 5th position among the Top Performing Learners in the Joe Gqabi District. 🏅

✨ Buhle also secured 1st position in her class at Barkly East High School, a remarkable accomplishment that reflects her dedication, resilience, and excellence.

As Barkly East High School, we celebrate Buhle’s success with immense pride. She is a shining example to her peers and an inspiration to our entire community. 👏

🌈 Congratulations, Buhle! Your journey inspires us all, and we look forward to seeing you continue to shine in your future studies and career.

30/12/2025

Happy birthday sis Neo🍰🍾🥂💃🏻