It is with the most heartfelt sorrow to announce the passing of one of our learners Liyema Botile (Mjekula) in Grade 10I.
Liyema passed away on Sunday 12 September 2021 after a short illness.
His funeral was held at his home in Lower Gxulu, Keiskammahoek on Saturday 18 September 2021.
Liyema will be dearly missed.
May his soul rest in peace
We bid a sad farewell to Miss Ngoma who leaves Richard Varha after 14 years.
Miss Ngoma will be remembered for being a staunch disciplinarian inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication, commitment and hard work will forever be remembered.
We wish her well for her future endeavors and she will be greatly missed.
Richard Varha bids farewell to Miss Koleka Nontso who has left us and transferred to Mthatha after 5 years. All staff and learners at Richard Varha would like to thank Miss Nontso for all her years of dedication in helping the school grow and achieve what it is today. We appreciate all that she has done in effort, hours, sweat and tears. You will be sorely missed by one and all, and we wish you everything of the best for your future. Take care. All the best!
We bid farewell to Mrs Jakavula who leaves Richard Varha after 12 years of service. Mrs Jakavula will be remembered for her patience and hard work and always having great words of kindness and encouragement to learners.
We wish her well
We bid farewell to Mr Mzimane, the HOD of Technical subjects who leaves to transfer to OR Tambo District.
We also bid farewell to Miss Tola who leaves Richard Varha after 12 years of service.
Miss Tola was paramount in the implementation of a variety of programmes including leadership programmes and the introduction of the Prefect system. Her dedication, hard work and commitment will be missed.
An unexpected and tragic death of a wonderful soul who dedicated her life in doing good and helping those in need, A mother figure to her students and a sister to her colleagues, Not only the school is in shock but the community as well.
It would never be a dull moment whenever she is around, even though we live in a bitter cruel world she would always show you the bright side of things, respect and kindness was her language. She had a positive influence on her kids and treated students as her own.
Her memorial service was on the 30th May and she was put in her final resting place on the 2nd June, she will be dearly missed and we shall never forget you and all you did for us as students, teachers and the rest of the school staff.
Grade 11 (194 Learners)
| 1st | Peter Sisonke (11C) | 8th | Gwayishe Simisa (11D) |
| 2nd | Nokele Onela (11A) | 9th | May Asemahle (11D) |
| 3rd | Sigabi Litha (11D) | 10th | Dlakavu Lusanda (11C) |
| 4th | Quma Ovayo (11A) | 11th | Booi Anathi (11D) |
| 5th | Zindela Sivenathi (11A) | 12th | PhuphaniZizipho (11A) |
| 6th | Gladile Sakhumzi (11A) | 13th | SimoyanaSimbulele (11A) |
| 7th | Bonani Valentine (11D) | 14th | Datini Esihle (11B) |
| 15th | Puwani Azukiwe (11A) |
Grade 10 (265 Learners)
| 1st | Mayoli Simamkele (10A) | 8th | Mfanta Siyamthanda (10A) |
| 2nd | Cakwebe Lilitha (10A) | 9th | Mvoto Siziphiwe (10A) |
| 3rd | Qomiyana Unam (10A) | 10th | Mathanjana Luyathenjwa (10A) |
| 4th | Daniso Zukhanye (10C) | 11th | Nakani Simamkele (10A) |
| 5th | Dyasi Hlela (10B) | 12th | Ngcangca Avuyile (10A) |
| 6th | Sontashe Anam (10D) | 13th | Mbalula Africa (10C) |
| 7th | Bevu Khanya (10A) | 14th | Mahote Lindokuhle (10D) |
| 15th | Ngam Siphumle (10A) |
Grade 9 (278 Learners)
| 1st | Jezile Qhayiya (9D) | 8th | Dyantyisi Manqoba (9E) |
| 2nd | Dyantyi Khanyolwethu (10E) | 9th | Vara Sonwabiso (9B) |
| 3rd | Booi Sinalo (9C) | 10th | Ngesi Iviwe (9D) |
| 4th | Tyobeka Juliet (9C) | 11th | Mfenqe Liyema (9B) |
| 5th | Fass Alomzi (9B) | 12th | Best Sinoyolo (9A) |
| 6th | Mahlaza Siphelele (9E) | 13th | Macanyana Lingelihle (9C) |
| 7th | Moya Thembalethu (9E) | 14th | Diko Asakhe (9B) |
| 15th | Dweba Zuqhame (9E) |
Grade 8 (291 Learners)
| 1st | Jolingana Bongeka (8C) | 8th | Ngqumaza Silindokuhle (8E) |
| 2nd | Matoti Thina (8E) | 9th | Skade Khayakazi (8B) |
| 3rd | Echefu Bianca (8A) | 10th | Fonjana Simanye (8A) |
| 4th | Matini Alizwa (8A) | 11th | Mtiki Zukhanyise (8D) |
| 5th | Dondolo Hlumelo (8C) | 12th | Biko Hope (8B) |
| 6th | Booi Liyema (8B) | 13th | Mbinambina Amahle (8C) |
| 7th | Sauli Naye (8D) | 14th | Papu Lubenathi (8D) |
| 15th | Balezweni Azosule (8D) Soha Alulutho (8E) |
All 2018 Grade 12 Mathematics learners (12A, 12C and 12D) are made aware that classes begin on 3 January 2018 at 08:00. All learners are expected to attend.
We bid farewell to Miss X.Y. Zantsi who retires after 25 years of service to Richard Varha. Miss Zantsi will be mostly missed for her dedication, passion, commitment and discipline inside and outside the classroom. She was always approachable to both staff and learners and always provided sound advice and guidance. She will be dearly missed.
Mr Tshefu also leaves Richard Varha after 26 years of service. We wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
We welcome the following new members of staff:
The incumbent SGB’s term will come to an end in March 2018. We commend the SGB on the wonderful work they have done for the school over the past 3 years. We have really noticed changes in the school during their tenure.
Two of our educators, Mrs Mgijima and Mrs Mrwashu, were awarded as the top performing educators in the Buffalo City District for consistency in performance of Grade 12 results in their respective subjects (Business Studies and Accounting).
We congratulate them for their performance and this recognition.
The school has introduced a prefect system from 2017 to try and control issues of discipline within the school. Only learners in Grade 11 and 12 are selected as prefects and this is based on top performing learners only.
Richard Varha bid farewell to one of its cleaners, Mrs Silwana, who retires after serving for 20 years. Her services and personality will be dearly missed.
