Welcome to St Catherine’s Convent
Private School for Girls from Grade 0000 to Grade 12
At St Catherine’s Convent, our girls are inspired to grow in academic excellence, faith and character. We strive to develop well-rounded individuals who reach their full potential and demonstrate integrity, respect and responsibility in society.
– St Catherine’s Board Chairperson
Pre-Primary School
Grades 0000 to Grade 0
Pre-Primary School
At St Catherine’s Convent Preschool, we realise the importance of the special care and attention required to help your children adjust to this new stage in their development.
Primary School
Grades 1 to Grade 6
Primary School
St Catherine’s Convent Primary School is divided into the Foundation Phase and the Intermediate Phase. Although there are two phases in the Primary School, there is a flow of knowledge, expectations and expertise between these two phases.
High School
Grades 7 to Grade 12
High School
St Catherine’s Convent High School is divided into the GET (General Education and Training) and the FET (Further Education and Training) phases. We integrate Grade 7 into our High School as this is the first year in an important learning phase.
Sport at St Catherine's
We promote teamwork, discipline, and school spirit through a wide range of sports for all learners to enjoy and grow.
Sport at St Catherine's
At St Catherine’s Convent we aim to develop our learners in all spheres. St Catherine’s Convent acknowledges the importance of sport as a way of fostering a good self-image, participation skills, leadership skills and the ability to work co-operatively in a team.
Culture at St Catherine's
Our cultural activities foster creativity and confidence through music, drama, art, and public speaking.
Culture at St Catherine's
At St Catherine’s Convent we believe that learners should not only be given the opportunity to explore the academic and sporting side of their character, but should also be given the chance to experience all the cultural activities that are on offer.
Aftercare
Our aftercare programme provides a safe, supportive space for learners to complete homework, play, and unwind after school hours.
Aftercare
Aftercare is offered as extra for the 00 and 000 (Pink and Blue) classes. Baby Fledglings and Fledglings do not pay extra for aftercare. It is included in our services.
Why choose St Catherine’s?
St Catherine’s Convent is a small girls’ school which offers a family atmosphere, exceptional attentiveness to each individual learner and uncompromising academic excellence. In addition to the rigorous academic study and varied sporting and cultural activities on offer, our expert and loyal staff offer a variety of teaching styles which enable each learner to discover and develop her unique strengths. St Catherine’s Convent is a four-term independent Catholic Girls’ School for learners from grade 0000 to grade 12 and follows the IEB curriculum.
Religion
At St Catherine’s Convent the practice of faith and a Catholic Ethos underscore all that we do. Our vision and mission for the school are based on Gospel values. We acknowledge that some of our learners come from backgrounds where different faiths may be practiced and we encourage the acceptance and tolerance of all religions.
St Catherine’s Convent is a school community where our learners are made to feel that they belong and that they make an important contribution to each other’s well being and that of their wider community. Our learners are encouraged to achieve and fulfil their own unique levels of excellence in all the areas of the school’s curriculum and extra-mural offerings. We encourage our learners to adopt an outlook on life that reflects the importance of Christian values.
Facilities
St Catherine’s Convent’s facilities are well-maintained and designed for our learners’ needs.
We offer newly-refurbished Netball and Tennis courts, outdoor Pickleball courts for Juniors, and a match-size Hockey field for practices and games. The heated 25m swimming pool has covered stands and a thatch lapa for shade.
The Auditorium hosts classes, meetings, musical practices, and exams. The purpose-built dance studio offers ballet, modern, and hip-hop classes. The school hall is where assemblies, Masses, productions, and dances are held, with a sound and lighting gallery.
The outdoor Grotto is used for religious services, and the consecrated Chapel hosts smaller prayer services.
The Robotics Lab and Computer Lab provide hands-on technology experiences, while the Science Lab offers exciting experiments.
Aftercare learners enjoy a kitchen and dining room for daily meals, plus fresh meals from the tuckshop.
Our youngest learners have two playgrounds with educational equipment. The school provides Wi-Fi for all, along with 24-hour security.
Our facilities blend seamlessly with the campus, fostering a learning and innovative environment.
Past Pupils Association
The Past Pupils’ Association of St Catherine’s Convent was launched on 18 May 2024 at an event held in the school hall. More than 150 past pupils attended this wonderful and exciting event. Present were past pupils who were in the first Matric class of 1962 and some who had recently matriculated and many in between.
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