Parents’ Association

"Positive & Active Parent Engagement"

The Parents’ Association functions as a special committee appointed in terms of the Durban Girls’ College constitution, with a mission statement as follows:

The Parents’ Association Committee supports the Durban Girls’ College mission and strategic direction, to build community through positive and active parent engagement.

Objectives of the PA:

    • Harness talents of parents for the general benefit and welfare of DGC
    • Provide volunteer services to the school
    • Fundraise
    • To use the fundraising events to cultivate, build and enhance the school spirit, family, and community of DGC

Contacts 2026

Contact: pa@dgc.co.za

 

Name

Phase

Designation
Keith Castle
keithc@t3t.co.za		 HS Chairman
Mohamed Vaid
mahomed@totalonridge.co.za		 PS Treasurer
Xoliswa Baqwa
xoliswam@gmail.com		 HS Secretary/Events

Volunteer Here

Contact:

Database.

No monthly meetings are required. Just 60 minutes of your time, once or twice a year.

The MyDifference rewards card is the primary source of funding for the DGC Parents Association.
Scan the QR code to download the Woolies App.

PA MyDifference

The Woolworth MyDifference rewards programme is the primary source of Funding for the DGC Parents Association.

MyDifference has officially launched

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and WRewards have joined to create one bigger and better ‘get’ and ‘give’ loyalty programme – Woolworths MyDifference.

They will be phasing out our plastic cards and introducing a new virtual MyDifference card on their app.

We ask all parents to join MyDifference on the Woolies app and select Durban Girls' College as your cause.

Scan your MyDifference card on the Woolies app every time you shop to continue to support us, at no cost to you. Just download the Woolies app and join MyDifference.

How to support us:

  1. Download the Woolies app.
  2. Join MyDifference.
  3. Go to the Loyalty hub and tap ‘Causes’.
  4. Select ‘Choose My Own’.
  5. Search for Durban Girls' College.

Don’t miss out! Choose us before the selection window closes.
Thank you for your support!

The success of MyDifference relies on your active involvement.

PA Events

Throughout the year we coordinate events with the assistance of the Class Liaison Parents:

  • Family Picnic
  • Outdoor Movie Night
  • Dads and Daughters Dinner
  • Annual Teachers Appreciation Tea
  • Matric Parents Farewell Cocktail Party, to name a few.

The Parent Association has sponsored speakers and events and made purchases for the school to enhance the school experience and environment.

PA Committee

Our committee operates with standing sub-committees that support current initiatives, being:

  • Finance
  • Parent Liaison
  • College House Liaison
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Rites of Passage Gifting
  • Communication