St Henry’sMarist College

presencebeing prepared to

spend time with young

people, thus building

up positive relationships

and promoting

understanding.

Welcome from the principal

“Educating the mind

without educating

the heart is no

education at all.”

Aristotle

I feel blessed to be involved in Marist education. As a Marist school, we

are a centre of learning. We lead our learners to learn, to know, to be

competent, to live together and most especially to grow as persons. As

a College, we are focused on personal excellence and work with our

students and their families to discern their unique and varied pathways,

assisting them to achieve their potential in whatever field they choose.

As a Catholic school, we are a community in which faith, hope and love

are lived and communicated. We welcome all families who support the

values of the College and seek a community based on respect, justice,

compassion and responsibility. A Marist school is a place where young

people grow with confidence and purpose, secure in the knowledge that

they will be known, safe and valued members of the community.

St Henry’s Marist College provides your child with a family with a lineage

that is almost 200 years old and which has almost 500 000 members in 80

countries around the globe. As in all good families, there is respect, love

and mutual trust, instead of a fear of punishment.

We look forward to welcoming you to our College should you choose us as

your partner in the journey of your child’s education.

Welcome to St Henry’s Marist College.

Mrs R MacQuillin

pre-primarY anD Junior preparatorYThe Junior Preparatory phase strives to cater for the needs of all children by encouraging

them to develop confidence and become well-balanced individuals. At this stage,

learning styles are developed so the pupils are allowed the opportunity to explore their

full potential.

Mathematics, reading, writing and spelling programmes form the basis of our curriculum.

Each child is further extended by weekly music lessons and physical education, visits to

the computer centre and the library. Outings to places of interest form a part of this

integrated learning experience.

Parents are kept informed of their child’s progress through regular meetings and reports.

The school is well supported by therapists through our Academic Support Centre where

remedial therapy is available for children who may require it.

As a Catholic school, we ensure that a spiritual foundation is maintained throughout

our learning day and the major festivals in the Church’s calendar are observed and

celebrated.

Our extra-mural programme helps our young leaners to explore a range of activities and

develop skills and interests beyond the formal curriculum.

simplicitYbeing child-like as

in the spirit of the

Gospels; avoiding

duplicity, pretence

and empty show.

senior preparatorYThe Senior Preparatory School provides development of basic skills

in key learning areas. In an environment where they have control,

choice and support, students are enabled to grow intellectually

and personally. Every child is able to experience success as a

learner, to cope with diversity.

As with the other phases in the College, Christian spirituality is

foundational to the shared life of Senior Preparatory School pupils.

In this Phase, children are introduced to specialist subject teaching

where lessons are stimulating and fun. Regular residential outings

are organized for Senior Preparatory students.

Class work is supplemented by local tours and excursions which

add dimension to the classroom experience. Regular residential

outings are organized for Senior Preparatory students. Detailed

reports are issued each term and parents also have regular

opportunities to consult with teachers.

A well-developed sporting and cultural extra mural programme

gives students opportunities to develop skills and interests outside

the classroom.

familYspiritfostering a sense of

belonging where all are

equally important.

promoting an absolutely

honest attitude in all we

do and say.

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St Henry’s Marist College is justifiably proud of its superb

academic record: with a reputation for excellent

academic standards, with annual success rates of 100%

at Matric level and a very high percentage of candidates

obtaining Exemptions. During the past 38 years, a pass

rate of 100% has been achieved on 35 occasions.

Since 1996, its pupils have written the Independent

Examination Board Matric which is regarded as the

pre-eminent examination body in South Africa. Modern

educational equipment and methods help the pupils

develop a spirit of inquiry so that they will undertake

personal independent study. The Learning Resource

Centre, incorporating the School Library and Archives,

is well-equipped to be the nucleus of research.

St Henry’s is academic home to approximately 750

young men and women from Grade 000 through

to Grade 12, with classes averaging approximately

twenty-two to twenty-five students in. The teaching staff

have kept abreast of the many educational changes

in our country by attending all relevant in-house

courses offered by the Education Department and the

Independant Examinations Board.

high school

A specific Marist ethos has evolved and been codified in the light of the life and

philosophy of the Marist Founder, St Marcellin Champagnat:

Presence: Spending time with youngsters provides opportunities to enter their lives,

build up relationships and understand them better

Simplicity: Being child-like as in the spirit of the Gospel means avoiding duplicity,

pretence and empty show. Relationships are open and honest.

Family Spirit: There is a place for everyone. A sense of belonging is fostered. A

sound family does not neglect moral authority and expectations.

Love of Work: Marcellin’s practical lifestyle moved others to work hard and to

respect all kinds of labour. He balanced work with prayer and life in community.

Mary’s Way: Mary was a prayerful woman of faith, obedient and grateful to God.

She was concerned for others and stood by those who suffered.

religious ethos

marY’s WaYusing Mary’s example of

being a prayerful woman of

faith, obedient and grateful

to the Lord, and concerned

for others, particularly the

suffering.

integritYpromoting an absolutely

honest attitude in all we

do and say.

Outreach is vital aspect of life at St Henry’s . Awareness of the needs of

others is at the heart of Marist education and many opportunities are

provided to contribute to efforts to alleviate the plight of those in dire

circumstances. Apart from regular contributions to various charitable

bodies, the Outreach groups of students and staff adopt institutions

where relationships with those in the institutions are carefully and lovingly

nurtured. The Marist practice of Presence explicit in our Ethos has practical

outworking as the members of the St Henry’s Family come alongside

others, empathizing and encouraging as they help with homework and

coaching sport.

The desire to serve others has found a strong expression in the involvement

of College Grade 11 students in the Durban Youth Council. For a number

of years, St Henry’s pupils have filled a good number of positions on the

council, with Marists filling the top positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

outreach

sport actiVitiesFrom the early days when the sports calendar offered just rugby, cricket and

swimming, the range of sports codes has widened significantly. Both individual

and team sports provide opportunities to develop personal and concerted group

abilities. With girls becoming a vital part of the College community almost two

decades ago, the face of sport at St Henry’s has altered considerably. Teams of the

fairer sex take to the courts, pitches and fields with flair and skill and are achieving

high levels of success.

Over the decades, a significant number of present pupils and alumni have taken

the skills learnt on the playing fields of the College to competition in wider arenas

and have earned their provincial and national colours. There have been past St

Henry’s pupils who have celebrated their expertise at the highest levels like the

Olympic Games.

The gentlemen of St Henry’s have a good number of sports from which to choose:

Cricket, Rugby, Water Polo, Swimming, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country,

Hockey, Surfing and Softball and the girls fare just as well with Hockey (both Indoor

and Field), Netball and Action Netball, Tennis, Soccer, Water Polo, Swimming, Cross

Country, Golf, Surfing and Athletics. St Henry’s is renowned for its etiquette and

competitive spirit in all these disciplines

Culture is intrinsic to education, just

as education is intrinsic to culture.

The two go hand in hand. It follows

that access to cultural activities at

school is essential for students.

Ensuring that students have

opportunities to participate in cultural

activities is one of the objectives

Culture is intrinsic to education, just

as education is intrinsic to culture.

The two go hand in hand. It follows

that access to cultural activities at

school is essential for students.

Ensuring that students have

opportunities to participate in cultural

activities is one of the objectives

Culture is intrinsic to education, just

as education is intrinsic to culture. The

two go hand in hand. It follows that

access to cultural activities at school

is essential for students. Ensuring

that students have opportunities to

participate in cultural activities is one

of the objectives Culture is intrinsic

to education, just as education is

intrinsic to culture. The two go hand

in hand. It follows that access to

cultural activities at school is essential

for students. Ensuring that students

have opportunities to participate

in cultural activities is one of the

objectives

cultural & extra actiVities

Tel: 031 261 7369 (Administration)

Fax: 031 262 2125 (General Administration)

10 Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge) Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

PO Box 30480, Mayville, 4058

Email: office@sthenrys.co.za

Web: www.sthenrys.co.za

St Henry’sMarist College