The school celebrated Champagnat Day with stories, poems and art. We are proud to be part of the global Marist family.
Join us at the World International Day of the African Child on 12 June from 10:00 – 12:00 at Belmont Square Conference Centre, Rondebosch, Cape Town (or sign up and we will send you an event link for the day) to explore what the right to education is in the eyes of children, guest speakers and experts in this field. We look towards the future and a constructive way forward!
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Tentative Program
09:30– Arrivals.
10:00– Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the speaker.
10:20– Key note address- The Right to Education-Way Forward by Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi
10: 45-Song- What about us- Michael Jackson.
11:00– Presentation from School pupils on The Right to Education through the eyes of children (4) essays or speeches.
11:50– Closing Remarks
12:00– Vote of Thanks- Arrivals.
10:00– Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the speaker.
10:20– Key note address- The Right to Education-Way Forward by Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi
10: 45-Song- What about us- Michael Jackson.
11:00– Presentation from School pupils on The Right to Education through the eyes of children (4) essays or speeches.
11:50– Closing Remarks
12:00– Vote of Thanks
Our Grade 4 to 8 students voted for Grade 7 Student Leaders and Grade 8 Mentors. Student Mentors were selected from learners who were Student Leaders in Grade 7 in 2023. Each mentor was assigned one or two Student Leaders to guide and assist throughout the year. These learners will be assigned responsibilities in and around the school during the formal school day.
Our Student Leaders and Mentors require strong, visible, natural, personal qualities displayed in their everyday activities to be selected as developing learners with natural leadership potential.
16 Grade 7 Student Leaders and 9 Grade 8 Student Leaders were announced on Wednesday 6 March at a school assembly. On Thursday 7 March the Student Leaders and Mentors and their badges were blessed by Father Letsie during Mass, and they committed themselves to their positions and responsibilities by reading aloud the Student Leaders Pledge.
Our Ash Wednesday Mass was held at St Anne’s, Belgravia, over the road from the school. Our new scholar patrol made sure that we crossed the road safely.
Staff and students received crosses of ash on their foreheads. The ashes were created by burning the palm crosses from last Palm Sunday.
Welcome to our sweet Grade 1’s !
We are looking forward to a wonderful year full of learning opportunities and plenty of fun.
Marist Mercy Care is one of the largest non-profit organisations in the Sundays River Valley. They run a number of incredibly enriching community based initiatives throughout the year that add great value to the lives of the children, youth and aged in the area. Student leaders of the Marist Schools in South Africa volunteered at the December summer camp which was attended by over 400 children in the Addo area to add fun and learning to their Christmas holidays.
Every year, the Marist Schools in South Africa set aside an hour in October to say a decade of the Rosary during this special month. October is seen as the month of the Rosary due to the fact that the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on 7 October. As Marists, we have a special devotion to Mary and it is important to us to mark this month in a way that brings us all together in prayer.
Our children celebrating Heritage Day!
Our students and staff arrived today looking colourful and smart in their traditional dress. It’s wonderful to see everyone celebrating their diverse traditions and taking pride in their heritage.
On Tuesday 4 April, the actors of the Kwasah entertained us! Theatre Company, who came to share a very important message with our Grade 6 and Grade 7 learners. The play was titled: “The skin I am in” and is based on the storybook of the same name.
Through song, dance and rap battles, the cast taught the learners tolerance, diversity and most importantly – TO LOVE THE SKIN THEY ARE IN.
The play was amazing, vibrant, and necessary. We live in a world that all too often judges people on their looks, their choices and their abilities.
The children partook in the dances and the post discussions with the cast. It was inspiring to see that our learners paid attention to the actual message of the play, and that going forward they will not only love their own skin, but also try not judge or tease another person for their skin.
The play left the learners with much to think about and much to chat about.
Thank you Kwasha! For teaching, our learners’ valuable concepts like:
“Skin colour is only a problem if you make it a problem”
“Though my skin is a source of pride, it does not show you what is inside”
“All people are clever. All people are unique. Regardless of the skin they are in”
On Friday 3 March, the Grade 1’s had a dress up of their favorite Book Character. It was a fun morning for the learners and teachers.
