{"id":51628,"date":"2024-07-01T12:11:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T10:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?page_id=51628"},"modified":"2024-07-01T12:11:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T10:11:58","slug":"tournament-independent-schools-festivals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test.ssschoolsplus.co.za\/?page_id=51628","title":{"rendered":"Tournament: Independent Schools Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/St-Marys-Waverley.jpg\" alt=\"The curtain falls on ISSF 2025\" \/><br \/>\nThe curtain falls on ISSF 2025<br \/>\nPosted on<time datetime=\"2025-06-01T11:51:07+02:00\">2025-06-01<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-06-02T11:36:37+02:00\">2025-06-02<\/time><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Our-Lady-of-Fatima.jpg\" alt=\"ISSF Day One \u2013 KwaZulu-Natal sides enjoy fruitful outings\" \/><br \/>\nISSF Day One \u2013 KwaZulu-Natal sides enjoy fruitful outings<br \/>\nPosted on<time datetime=\"2025-05-30T20:19:16+02:00\">2025-05-30<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-06-02T11:29:59+02:00\">2025-06-02<\/time><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IHF080-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three teams unbeaten, while Bishops bounces back at ISHF\" \/><br \/>\nThree teams unbeaten, while Bishops bounces back at ISHF<br \/>\nPosted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-07T16:07:07+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T17:11:49+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HOCKEY04.jpg\" alt=\"St Alban\u2019s and Michaelhouse shine at Independent Schools Hockey Festival\" \/><br \/>\nSt Alban\u2019s and Michaelhouse shine at Independent Schools Hockey Festival<br \/>\nPosted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-07T07:58:35+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T13:21:48+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HOCKEY24.jpg\" alt=\"Reddam House Constantia lights up Independent Schools Hockey Festival\" \/><br \/>\nReddam House Constantia lights up Independent Schools Hockey Festival<br \/>\nPosted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-06T18:41:06+02:00\">2025-04-06<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T13:29:17+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><\/p>\n<h2>Independent Schools Festivals<\/h2>\n<h2>Rugby<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/rugby-kearsney-020624-400x277.jpg\" alt=\"u18 Independent Schools Rugby Festival ends on high note\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/u18-independent-schools-rugby-festival-ends-on-high-note\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nu18 Independent Schools Rugby Festival ends on high note <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2024-07-04T08:38:52+02:00\">2024-07-04<\/time><time datetime=\"2024-07-04T11:36:55+02:00\">2024-07-04<\/time><br \/>\nThe u18 Independent Schools Festival has showcased some young rugby talent from across the country. Over the past few days, &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rugby-st-davids-benedicts-070424-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"ISRF Day 2 \u2013 Kearsney goes big amidst mostly low scoring games\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/isrf-day-2-kearsney-goes-big-amidst-mostly-low-scoring-games\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nISRF Day 2 \u2013 Kearsney goes big amidst mostly low scoring games <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2024-07-01T18:22:11+02:00\">2024-07-01<\/time><time datetime=\"2024-07-01T19:38:51+02:00\">2024-07-01<\/time><br \/>\nAfter a day\u2019s rest, the second day of the u18 Independent Schools Rugby Festival (ISRF)\u00a0got underway on Monday at St &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/St-Albans-College-Schools-Rugby-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"u18 Independent Schools Rugby Festival gets underway as coaches take stock\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/u18-independent-schools-rugby-festival-gets-underway-as-coaches-take-stock\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nu18 Independent Schools Rugby Festival gets underway as coaches take stock <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2024-06-29T18:49:45+02:00\">2024-06-29<\/time><time datetime=\"2024-07-01T12:07:27+02:00\">2024-07-01<\/time><br \/>\nThe u18 Independent Schools Rugby Festival (ISRF) kicked off at St Alban\u2019s College on Saturday, with 16 teams from around &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/NewsGHiltonCollege-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Kearsney, Clifton and Hilton finish ISRF undefeated\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/kearsney-clifton-and-hilton-finish-isrf-undefeated\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nKearsney, Clifton and Hilton finish ISRF undefeated <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2023-06-30T08:02:08+02:00\">2023-06-30<\/time><time datetime=\"2024-07-01T12:08:59+02:00\">2024-07-01<\/time><br \/>\nKearsney College, Clifton and Hilton College return home undefeated after the Independent Schools Rugby Festival which took place at St &#8230;<br \/>\n<button type=\"button\" data-anwp-loaded-qty=\"4\" data-anwp-posts-per-load=\"4\" 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\/>\nload more<br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<h2>Cricket<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hilton-College-400x254.jpg\" alt=\"Matsha magical for St Stithians, Michaelhouse and Hilton score ISCF wins\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/matsha-magical-for-st-stithians-michaelhouse-and-hilton-score-iscf-wins\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nMatsha magical for St Stithians, Michaelhouse and Hilton score ISCF wins <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-02-24T10:39:23+02:00\">2025-02-24<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-02-24T11:57:20+02:00\">2025-02-24<\/time><br \/>\nIn a battle of the Saints, Ombesa Matsha and Liam Mudenda rose to the occasion and spurred St Stithians College &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cricket-clifton-230225-400x276.jpg\" alt=\"Williamson\u2019s half-century sets up Clifton victory, Liebenberg stars for Helpmekaar\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/williamsons-half-century-sets-up-clifton-victory-liebenberg-stars-for-helpmekaar\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nWilliamson\u2019s half-century sets up Clifton victory, Liebenberg stars for Helpmekaar <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-02-23T20:00:00+02:00\">2025-02-23<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-02-23T20:00:00+02:00\">2025-02-23<\/time><br \/>\nZach Williamson smashed a fine half-century to help Clifton School\u00a0clinch a 40-run win over St Benedict\u2019s College in their Standard &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cricket-ball-generic-250125-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Jakins sparkles for Kingswood, Bishops chases down St Andrew\u2019s College\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/jakins-sparkles-for-kingswood-bishops-chases-down-st-andrews-college\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nJakins sparkles for Kingswood, Bishops chases down St Andrew\u2019s College <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-02-23T14:46:22+02:00\">2025-02-23<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-02-26T14:53:47+02:00\">2025-02-26<\/time><br \/>\nDaniel Jakins scored a superb 47 and Franco Klopper recorded a four-wicket haul as Kingswood College beat Kearsney College by &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kingswood1-01-400x214.jpg\" alt=\"Mouton shines in Kingswood\u2019s victory over St Alban\u2019s, Kearsney wins\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/mouton-shines-in-kingswoods-victory-over-st-albans\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nMouton shines in Kingswood\u2019s victory over St Alban\u2019s, Kearsney wins <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-02-23T09:20:35+02:00\">2025-02-23<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-02-24T10:08:27+02:00\">2025-02-24<\/time><br \/>\nPatrick Mouton struck a brilliant half-century to lead Kingswood College to a 21-run win over St Alban\u2019s College in &#8230;<br \/>\n<button type=\"button\" data-anwp-loaded-qty=\"4\" data-anwp-posts-per-load=\"4\" 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\/>\nload more<br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<h2>Hockey<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IHF080-1-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Three teams unbeaten, while Bishops bounces back at ISHF\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/three-teams-unbeaten-while-bishops-bounces-back-at-ishf\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nThree teams unbeaten, while Bishops bounces back at ISHF <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-07T16:07:07+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T17:11:49+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><br \/>\nIt was business as usual for St Alban\u2019s College, Reddam House Constantia, and Michaelhouse on Monday, day three of the &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HOCKEY04-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"St Alban\u2019s and Michaelhouse shine at Independent Schools Hockey Festival\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/st-albans-and-michaelhouse-shine-at-independent-schools-hockey-festival\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nSt Alban\u2019s and Michaelhouse shine at Independent Schools Hockey Festival <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-07T07:58:35+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T13:21:48+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><br \/>\nThe hosts of the 2025 Independent Schools Hockey Festival, St Alban\u2019s College, maintained their unbeaten record on day two of &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HOCKEY24-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Reddam House Constantia lights up Independent Schools Hockey Festival\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/reddam-house-constantia-lights-up-independent-schools-hockey-festival\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nReddam House Constantia lights up Independent Schools Hockey Festival <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-06T18:41:06+02:00\">2025-04-06<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T13:29:17+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><br \/>\nThe 2025\u00a0Independent Schools Hockey Festival is turning out to be a happy hunting ground for underdogs, and day two\u2019s action &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/York-High-boys-400x234.jpg\" alt=\"York High makes a big statement on day one of the Independent Schools Festival\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/york-high-makes-a-big-statement-on-day-one-of-the-independent-schools-festival\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nYork High makes a big statement on day one of the Independent Schools Festival <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-05T20:25:41+02:00\">2025-04-05<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T11:21:01+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><br \/>\nThe much-anticipated Independent Schools Hockey Festival, hosted by St Alban\u2019s College, in Pretoria, got off to a blistering start on &#8230;<br \/>\n<button type=\"button\" data-anwp-loaded-qty=\"4\" data-anwp-posts-per-load=\"8\" 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\/>\nload more<br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<h2>Girls&#8217; Schools<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/St-Marys-Waverley-400x265.jpg\" alt=\"The curtain falls on ISSF 2025\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/the-curtain-falls-on-issf-2025\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nThe curtain falls on ISSF 2025 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-06-01T11:51:07+02:00\">2025-06-01<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-06-02T11:36:37+02:00\">2025-06-02<\/time><br \/>\nDurban Girls College (DGC) brought the curtain down on the Independent Schools Sports Festival (ISSF) with a 3-0 win over &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Our-Lady-of-Fatima-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"ISSF Day One \u2013 KwaZulu-Natal sides enjoy fruitful outings\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/issf-day-one-kwazulu-natal-sides-enjoy-fruitful-outings\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nISSF Day One \u2013 KwaZulu-Natal sides enjoy fruitful outings <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-05-30T20:19:16+02:00\">2025-05-30<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-06-02T11:29:59+02:00\">2025-06-02<\/time><br \/>\nDurban Girls\u2019 College (DGC), Epworth School, and Our Lady of Fatima were unbeaten on Friday, the first day of the &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hockey-st-johns-dsg-090624-400x312.jpg\" alt=\"Jam-packed ISSF wraps up\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/jam-packed-issf-wraps-up\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nJam-packed ISSF wraps up <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2024-06-09T15:51:01+02:00\">2024-06-09<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-06-02T14:36:14+02:00\">2025-06-02<\/time><br \/>\nThe Independent Schools Sports Festival, featuring leading schools from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal wrapped up in style on Saturday at St &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/hockey-maris-stella-080624-400x210.jpg\" alt=\"Maris Stella thrilled after successful day at ISSF\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/maris-stella-thrilled-after-successful-day-at-issf\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nMaris Stella thrilled after successful day at ISSF <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2024-06-08T14:28:08+02:00\">2024-06-08<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-06-02T14:40:18+02:00\">2025-06-02<\/time><br \/>\nMaris Stella School enjoyed a good run on Friday\u2019s first day of the Independent Schools\u2019 Sports Festival (ISSF) at St &#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>More News<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/York-High-boys-400x234.jpg\" alt=\"York High makes a big statement on day one of the Independent Schools Festival\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/york-high-makes-a-big-statement-on-day-one-of-the-independent-schools-festival\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nYork High makes a big statement on day one of the Independent Schools Festival <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-04-05T20:25:41+02:00\">2025-04-05<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-04-07T11:21:01+02:00\">2025-04-07<\/time><br \/>\nThe much-anticipated Independent Schools Hockey Festival, hosted by St Alban\u2019s College, in Pretoria, got off to a blistering start on &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9176-400x291.jpeg\" alt=\"St Alban\u2019s welcomes stacked line-up for Independent Schools Hockey Festival\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/st-albans-welcomes-stacked-line-up-for-independent-schools-hockey-festival\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nSt Alban\u2019s welcomes stacked line-up for Independent Schools Hockey Festival 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Stithians College &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cricket-clifton-230225-400x276.jpg\" alt=\"Williamson\u2019s half-century sets up Clifton victory, Liebenberg stars for Helpmekaar\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/williamsons-half-century-sets-up-clifton-victory-liebenberg-stars-for-helpmekaar\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nWilliamson\u2019s half-century sets up Clifton victory, Liebenberg stars for Helpmekaar <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-02-23T20:00:00+02:00\">2025-02-23<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-02-23T20:00:00+02:00\">2025-02-23<\/time><br \/>\nZach Williamson smashed a fine half-century to help Clifton School\u00a0clinch a 40-run win over St Benedict\u2019s College in their Standard &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cricket-ball-generic-250125-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Jakins sparkles for 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unbeaten 47 on the second day of the Standard Bank Independent Schools Cricket Festival with &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cricket-michaelhouse-clifton-t20-220225-400x337.jpg\" alt=\"Michaelhouse and St George\u2019s College power to victories on day three of ISCF\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ssschoolsplus.co.za\/michaelhouse-and-st-georges-college-power-to-victories-on-day-two-of-iscf\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><br \/>\nMichaelhouse and St George\u2019s College power to victories on day three of ISCF <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Posted on<time datetime=\"2025-02-22T19:33:37+02:00\">2025-02-22<\/time><time datetime=\"2025-02-24T11:56:03+02:00\">2025-02-24<\/time><br \/>\nMichaelhouse produced a solid team performance to register their second win in as many games at the Standard Bank Independent &#8230;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" 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