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Sport

We believe in the holistic approach to education, therefore encouraging learners to participate in a variety of sport throughout the year.
Beginner Swimming

Beginner and Social Swimming

Social Swimming is for girls that enjoy swimming but do not wish to compete. Beginner Swimming is for girls who are still learning how to swim. We believe that being able to swim it a vital life skill and encourage every girl to participate in one of the three options. There is limited space in the beginner and social swimming lessons because the teachers need to be able to give each learner attention and manage the group safely. The spaces in the class are on a first come first serve basis at the beginning of the term when the learners sign up.
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Cross Country

We have Cross Country as well as Social Running. Social Running is generally a feeder into the Cross Country Team but also is an option for girls who would like to run but not necessarily compete in races.

Our Cross Country Team competes in the Johannesburg league which runs throughout our second term. They generally have one race per week and travel to various venues which have set out courses for the girls to follow. The courses include inclines and declines which keep the races very interesting.

Once a year the school competes in an Inter-house Cross Country, where every girl gets involved and a course is set out within the school property. The afternoon is festive and fun.

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Diving

We have a wide range of divers from beginners to advanced. It is a summer sport that competes in Saturday competitions, in Term 1. Diving teaches discipline and builds strength, it is a beautiful sport to watch. Diving is limited to learners that can swim confidently to ensure the safety of our learners.
Morning Fitness

Fitness

Fitness occurs twice a week and is open to anyone. Each week has different exercises and is focused around strength and conditioning training to reduce injuries while learners are in season for their specific sport. There is a morning sessions, before school and an afternoon session.
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Hockey

Hockey is one of the largest sports. We have a total of 8 teams ranging from U14 B to First Team. We compete in the Johannesburg Central Girls Shools’ League in the A section, as well as multiple tournaments and the All Girls’ Schools’ Festival every year. Our AstroTurf was completed in November 2017 and has made a huge difference to the quality of Parktown hockey and our players are now able to learn AstroTurf skills from the moment they join in Grade 8 as well as play a much faster game. Every year we have a handful of District and Gauteng representatives, in 2026 we had a total of 10 players throughout the age groups. The atmosphere and the energy that surrounds our hockey fields is tremendous and the teams support end encourage each other at every match.

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Netball

Netball is one of the larger sports that is played in the Winter season. We start pre-season during the first term and continue with league matches and tournaments in the second term. Our Netball teams compete in the JOMO league, which is the highest league in Johannesburg run by SA Netball. Our teams regularly place in the top 3 of the league. We currently have 12 netball teams from U14 level to the First Team. Each year our players attend Gauteng trials and make the school very proud, this year we had 6 players who were selected to continue through the trials process. 

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Soccer

Soccer has grown immensely at Parktown High School for Girls. We currently have 6 Teams with 4 teams entered into the JVW league, and 2 teams entered into a smaller private league. Most years, our A teams place int he top 2 positions in their respective league stream which qualifies us for JVW Gauteng. The JVW Schools league which has very high competition from all schools across Johannesburg, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni. Parktown is one of the top soccer schools in Gauteng always making it through to either the quarter, semi or finals. We also have multiple learners winning the player of the season, Goalkeeper of the tournament, and most aspiring junior player over some of the years. 

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Softball

Softball is not a traditional South African sport, although our girls enjoy it tremendously. The league is small but includes good competition. Parktown High School for Girls has finished high in the league every year for the past few years and have a handful of Gauteng representatives each season. We currently have 3 teams who compete in the league and the JSA annual Top Schools Tournament. Softball is a team sport which has a wonderful atmosphere and encourages girls to try something new.

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​Sole Survivors

Our walking club is open to anyone that prefers walking instead of running, the sole survivors generally walk to either a historical venue, which they then learn about, or to a beautiful area within the surrounding suburbs. The girls gather at school and plan a different route to walk each week. This extra-mural, although not very strenuous has built friendships and opened doors to learning in a different environment.
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​Squash

Squash is a relatively small sport at Parktown High School for Girls, but is growing slowly each year. We currently have two teams which compete in the Johannesburg Squash League. Our teams train at Parkview Squash Centre which is a short distance from the school. Squash is splayed throughout the year, with league fixtures in the first term and friendly fixtures in the fourth term. Squash is an individual sport which requires a strong mental mind and it allows girls to improve their strength, agility and speed.
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​Swimming

Swimming is a popular sport at Parktown High School for Girls. We have an A and a B team which trains in the mornings and afternoons. The team competes in the Johannesburg Schools’ league and at Inter-high annually. We are currently in the A Section of Inter-high.
Tennis

​Tennis

Tennis is one of the smaller sports at Parktown High School for Girls. We currently have two teams who compete in the league and at Inter-high every year. We have six designated tennis courts which are used for training through the year. Inter-high is held in the beginning of the year in term 1 together with league fixtures and there are further league fixtures through terms 3 and 4.

We also have Beginner Tennis for girls who would like to play socially or need a bit more practice before making a team. This is held on a separate day to accommodate the players with more space on the courts.

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​Touch Rugby

Touch Rugby is a very popular sport at Parktown High School for Girls. We currently have six teams in the league. Our teams have been very successful over the past few years, often being unbeaten. This year we have 17 Gauteng representatives and many Old Girls who have continued after school to represent Gauteng and South Africa. Touch Rugby is a team sport which encourage team work and demands physical and mental fitness.

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​Water Polo

Water Polo is a relatively new sport at Parktown High School for Girls. It is growing each year and we currently have two teams. We are currently in the schools B league and working our way up to the A league. We participate in many tournaments throughout Term 1 and 4.

Water Polo is great sport for girls to improve their swimming fitness as well as full body strength. There is great energy and team spirit around the swimming pool and every girl is eager to improve and have fun.

Yoga

​Yoga

Yoga is a non-competitive extramural which allows the girls to physically push their bodies and find a form of relaxation from a very busy school life. Yoga is a mindful activity which strengthens the body and mind and stretches the muscles. Yoga is recommended to keep muscles strong and reduce the risk of injury for other sports.