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| name = St David's Marist, Inanda |
| name = St David's Marist, Inanda |
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| image = St David's Marist Inanda Logo.png |
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| lower_age = 3 |
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| upper_age = 18 |
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| students = 640 (Prep School) <br> |
| students = 640 (Prep School) <br /> |
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550 (High School) |
550 (High School) |
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| colours = {{colourbox|Navy}} Blue <br> {{colourbox|Gold}} Gold <br> {{colourbox|White}} White |
| colours = {{colourbox|Navy}} Blue <br /> {{colourbox|Gold}} Gold <br /> {{colourbox|White}} White |
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| schedule = ''08:00 - 14:00'' |
| schedule = ''08:00 - 14:00'' |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| houses = {{colourbox|Green}} Benedict <br> {{colourbox|Yellow}} Bishops <br> {{colourbox|Red}} College <br> {{colourbox|Blue}} Osmond <br>{{colourbox|Gray}} Jude <br> {{colourbox|Black}} Selima <br> {{colourbox|Purple}} Plaatje <br> {{colourbox|Orange}} Daswa |
| houses = {{colourbox|Green}} Benedict <br /> {{colourbox|Yellow}} Bishops <br /> {{colourbox|Red}} College <br /> {{colourbox|Blue}} Osmond <br />{{colourbox|Gray}} Jude <br /> {{colourbox|Black}} Selima <br /> {{colourbox|Purple}} Plaatje <br /> {{colourbox|Orange}} Daswa |
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| fees = R236,000 (boarding) <br> R150,000 (tuition) |
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'''St David's Marist''' is a [[Private school|private]] [[English language|English medium]] [[Roman Catholic]] preparatory and high school for boys in [[Inanda, Gauteng|Inanda]], a suburb of [[Johannesburg]], South Africa. The school was established in 1941 by the [[Marist Brothers]]. |
'''St David's Marist''' is a [[Private school|private]] [[English language|English medium]] [[Roman Catholic]] preparatory and high school for boys in [[Inanda, Gauteng|Inanda]], a suburb of [[Johannesburg]], South Africa. The school was established in 1941 by the [[Marist Brothers]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The school's roots began in post-[[French Revolution|revolution France]]. The Marist Order, also known as the Little Brothers of Mary, was founded by the Father Marcellin Champagnat to educate young children, especially the neglected or those suffering from poverty. The order has since spread throughout the world. The Order arrived in Johannesburg in 1889, three years after the founding of the city. They were among the first to establish a boys' school in the little mining town that was to become the centre of business and finance in South Africa. The location was at Koch St in downtown Johannesburg. |
The school's roots began in post-[[French Revolution|revolution France]]. The Marist Order, also known as the Little Brothers of Mary, was founded by the Father Marcellin Champagnat to educate young children, especially the neglected or those suffering from poverty. The order has since spread throughout the world. The Order arrived in Johannesburg in 1889, three years after the founding of the city. They were among the first to establish a boys' school in the little mining town that was to become the centre of business and finance in South Africa. The location was at Koch St in downtown Johannesburg. |
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A second school was established in Observatory but it became apparent that the school premises in Koch St were becoming inadequate as the city grew and encroached on the property. Additional property was sought for a new school. Land was purchased in Inanda, then a semi-rural area north of Johannesburg, and building commenced in 1940. St David's opened in 1941 as a private boarding school, and by 1953 the school had 475 pupils, 200 of them being [[boarding school|boarders]]. In 1963 the school acquired another 45 acres (18 hectares) of land, making it the largest Marist establishment in South Africa. |
A second school was established in Observatory but it became apparent that the school premises in Koch St were becoming inadequate as the city grew and encroached on the property. Additional property was sought for a new school. Land was purchased in Inanda, then a semi-rural area north of Johannesburg, and building commenced in 1940. St David's opened in 1941 as a private boarding school, and by 1953 the school had 475 pupils, 200 of them being [[boarding school|boarders]]. In 1963 the school acquired another 45 acres (18 hectares) of land, making it the largest Marist establishment in South Africa. |
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Marcellin Champagnat was canonised in 1999. His legacy lives on at St David's as it does at all Marist schools. The educational philosophy of Champagnat was simple: ''"To teach children one must love them and love them equally. I cannot see a child without wanting to tell them how much God loves them."'' {{ |
Marcellin Champagnat was canonised in 1999. His legacy lives on at St David's as it does at all Marist schools. The educational philosophy of Champagnat was simple: ''"To teach children one must love them and love them equally. I cannot see a child without wanting to tell them how much God loves them."'' {{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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== St David's today == |
== St David's today == |
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As of 2014, the school has 1,199 pupils. The school is separated into Junior Preparatory (Grade 00 and grade 0), Preparatory (Grades 1–7) and High School (Grades 8–12). The Preparatory School has 640 boys and the high school 550 boys. The school has continued to expand over the last few years with the addition of new classrooms, as well as media, music, art and technology centres. {{ |
As of 2014, the school has 1,199 pupils. The school is separated into Junior Preparatory (Grade 00 and grade 0), Preparatory (Grades 1–7) and High School (Grades 8–12). The Preparatory School has 640 boys and the high school 550 boys. The school has continued to expand over the last few years with the addition of new classrooms, as well as media, music, art and technology centres. {{citation needed|date=March 2014}} |
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=== Houses === |
=== Houses === |
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=== Uniform === |
=== Uniform === |
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Students wear a navy blue blazer with vertical gold stripes and a navy blue tie with diagonal gold stripes. The Marist Monogram (an intertwined "A.M." for "Ave Maria") appears on the pocket of the blazer. A "Half Colours" tie is awarded to students excelling in academics or any of the school's sports, cultural, or service activities. The tie is solid navy blue with the school crest and the name of the sport or area in which they have excelled. It is worn instead of the standard school tie. Similar ties are worn by the School Prefects. "Full Colours" are awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves as being one of the best in their sport or other disciplines. Students who have been awarded their full colours wear the scroll on their school blazer underneath the pocket. {{ |
Students wear a navy blue blazer with vertical gold stripes and a navy blue tie with diagonal gold stripes. The Marist Monogram (an intertwined "A.M." for "Ave Maria") appears on the pocket of the blazer. A "Half Colours" tie is awarded to students excelling in academics or any of the school's sports, cultural, or service activities. The tie is solid navy blue with the school crest and the name of the sport or area in which they have excelled. It is worn instead of the standard school tie. Similar ties are worn by the School Prefects. "Full Colours" are awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves as being one of the best in their sport or other disciplines. Students who have been awarded their full colours wear the scroll on their school blazer underneath the pocket. {{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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The highest honour that can be given to a student is the "Honours Blazer". There are two ways to gain this award, namely General Honours and Specific Honours. A student needs full colours in three of the five categories (Sport, Academics, Service, Cultural and Leadership) to be awarded General Honours. Specific Honours is awarded for unusual excellence in one specific field, for example national or provincial representation in a sport. The blazer is automatically awarded to the Head Prefect each year. It is light and royal blue with gold stripes, and has the school's crest on the pocket. |
The highest honour that can be given to a student is the "Honours Blazer". There are two ways to gain this award, namely General Honours and Specific Honours. A student needs full colours in three of the five categories (Sport, Academics, Service, Cultural and Leadership) to be awarded General Honours. Specific Honours is awarded for unusual excellence in one specific field, for example national or provincial representation in a sport. The blazer is automatically awarded to the Head Prefect each year. It is light and royal blue with gold stripes, and has the school's crest on the pocket. |
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=== Hierarchy and student structures === |
=== Hierarchy and student structures === |
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The Matrics (grade 12) constitute the leadership body of the school, known as the Matric Leadership Group. Between twelve and fourteen grade 11 boys are elected by the school in October to constitute the Prefect body for the following year. They take over the leadership of the school in mid-October when the Matrics commence their study leave. Three weeks later, at Prize-Giving, a Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect are announced. Matrics who are not prefects can be elected into positions of heads of portfolio within their houses. Portfolios include Sport, Cultural, Spirit, Academic, Environment, Public Relations, Mentor and House Secretary. There are also positions as Grade Co-ordinators. Matrics who demonstrate leadership qualities during their Matric year are eligible to be awarded a Leadership Scroll. {{ |
The Matrics (grade 12) constitute the leadership body of the school, known as the Matric Leadership Group. Between twelve and fourteen grade 11 boys are elected by the school in October to constitute the Prefect body for the following year. They take over the leadership of the school in mid-October when the Matrics commence their study leave. Three weeks later, at Prize-Giving, a Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect are announced. Matrics who are not prefects can be elected into positions of heads of portfolio within their houses. Portfolios include Sport, Cultural, Spirit, Academic, Environment, Public Relations, Mentor and House Secretary. There are also positions as Grade Co-ordinators. Matrics who demonstrate leadership qualities during their Matric year are eligible to be awarded a Leadership Scroll. {{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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=== Sporting tradition === |
=== Sporting tradition === |
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Students participate in summer and winter sports, teams are arranged according to age groups (Under 14, 15, 16 and Open) to compete against other schools. The primary sports in the high school are [[rugby union]], [[cricket]], soccer, swimming, [[waterpolo]] and [[Field hockey|hockey]]. In winter, the school fields about 15 rugby teams and 13 hockey teams every week. The school also has tennis, [[canoeing]], [[Cross country running|cross country]] and basketball. The school colours are navy blue and gold, but it is a tradition that first teams wear black and gold. {{ |
Students participate in summer and winter sports, teams are arranged according to age groups (Under 14, 15, 16 and Open) to compete against other schools. The primary sports in the high school are [[rugby union]], [[cricket]], soccer, swimming, [[waterpolo]] and [[Field hockey|hockey]]. In winter, the school fields about 15 rugby teams and 13 hockey teams every week. The school also has tennis, [[canoeing]], [[Cross country running|cross country]] and basketball. The school colours are navy blue and gold, but it is a tradition that first teams wear black and gold. {{citation needed|date=March 2014}} |
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The sports that are offered in the school are: |
The sports that are offered in the school are: |
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=== The St David's Marist Foundation === |
=== The St David's Marist Foundation === |
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'''St David's Marist Foundation''' was established in 2006 and its first objective is to establish an Endowment Fund, which will provide financial resources to the School in perpetuity. The Endowment capital is invested to achieve long term capital growth and provide funding for priorities identified by the |
'''St David's Marist Foundation''' was established in 2006 and its first objective is to establish an Endowment Fund, which will provide financial resources to the School in perpetuity. The Endowment capital is invested to achieve long term capital growth and provide funding for priorities identified by the school boardofgovernors and the boardoftrustees. {{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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Foremost among the foundation's priorities is providing bursaries and scholarships to deserving boys from disadvantaged backgrounds. To this end, each year the foundation awards 4–6% of its opening capital to qualifying programs. St David's Marist Foundation/UK Charity is an extension of our Foundation and is registered as an official charity with the UK Charity Commission. The SDMF UK Charity is able to accept and channel donations from UK based donors to the benefit of St David's Marist, Inanda. {{ |
Foremost among the foundation's priorities is providing bursaries and scholarships to deserving boys from disadvantaged backgrounds. To this end, each year the foundation awards 4–6% of its opening capital to qualifying programs. St David's Marist Foundation/UK Charity is an extension of our Foundation and is registered as an official charity with the UK Charity Commission. The SDMF UK Charity is able to accept and channel donations from UK based donors to the benefit of St David's Marist, Inanda. {{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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== Marist Old Boys Society == |
== Marist Old Boys Society == |
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The school's alumni organisation falls under the constitution set out by the Marist Old Boys Society or MOBS. Entrance to the society is automatic upon matriculation from a Marist school and not limited to just St David's old boys. The administration, Annual General Meeting and committee majority is, however, dominated by old boys of St David's and all of these functions are hosted by the school itself. The MOBS committee has worked closely with The Foundation and with the PTA in a number of fund raising events. The MOBS serve a number of alumni functions including data-base management, communications and reunion co-ordination as well as identifying and reporting the successes of past students in their personal lives and careers. {{ |
The school's alumni organisation falls under the constitution set out by the Marist Old Boys Society or MOBS. Entrance to the society is automatic upon matriculation from a Marist school and not limited to just St David's old boys. The administration, Annual General Meeting and committee majority is, however, dominated by old boys of St David's and all of these functions are hosted by the school itself. The MOBS committee has worked closely with The Foundation and with the PTA in a number of fund raising events. The MOBS serve a number of alumni functions including data-base management, communications and reunion co-ordination as well as identifying and reporting the successes of past students in their personal lives and careers. {{citation needed|date=October 2013}} |
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== Notable alumni == |
== Notable alumni == |
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*[[Pumelela Matshikwe]] - South African cricketer, plays for the Highveld Lions. |
*[[Pumelela Matshikwe]] - South African cricketer, plays for the Highveld Lions. |
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*Siya Sepotokele - singer and actor |
*Siya Sepotokele - singer and actor |
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== References == |
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36 Rivonia Road, Sandton ,
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| Information | |
| Type | All-boys private school |
| Motto | Confortare esto vir (Take Courage and be a Man) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1941; 83 years ago (1941) |
| Founder | Marist Brothers |
| Sister school | St Theresa’s |
| School number | +27 (011) 215 7600 |
| Exam board | IEB |
| Grades | 00–12 |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Number of students | 640 (Prep School) 550 (High School) |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban/suburban |
| Houses | Benedict Bishops College Osmond Jude Selima Plaatje Daswa |
| Colour(s) | Blue Gold White |
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| School fees | R236,000 (boarding) R150,000 (tuition) |
| Website | www |
St David's Marist is a private English medium Roman Catholic preparatory and high school for boys in Inanda, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. The school was established in 1941 by the Marist Brothers.
The school's roots began in post-revolution France. The Marist Order, also known as the Little Brothers of Mary, was founded by the Father Marcellin Champagnat to educate young children, especially the neglected or those suffering from poverty. The order has since spread throughout the world. The Order arrived in Johannesburg in 1889, three years after the founding of the city. They were among the first to establish a boys' school in the little mining town that was to become the centre of business and finance in South Africa. The location was at Koch St in downtown Johannesburg.
A second school was established in Observatory but it became apparent that the school premises in Koch St were becoming inadequate as the city grew and encroached on the property. Additional property was sought for a new school. Land was purchased in Inanda, then a semi-rural area north of Johannesburg, and building commenced in 1940. St David's opened in 1941 as a private boarding school, and by 1953 the school had 475 pupils, 200 of them being boarders. In 1963 the school acquired another 45 acres (18 hectares) of land, making it the largest Marist establishment in South Africa.
Marcellin Champagnat was canonised in 1999. His legacy lives on at St David's as it does at all Marist schools. The educational philosophy of Champagnat was simple: "To teach children one must love them and love them equally. I cannot see a child without wanting to tell them how much God loves them." [citation needed]
As of 2014, the school has 1,199 pupils. The school is separated into Junior Preparatory (Grade 00 and grade 0), Preparatory (Grades 1–7) and High School (Grades 8–12). The Preparatory School has 640 boys and the high school 550 boys. The school has continued to expand over the last few years with the addition of new classrooms, as well as media, music, art and technology centres. [citation needed]
Pupils are divided among one of eight houses: The Bishops House (yellow), Osmond House (blue), Benedict House (green), College House (red), Jude House (gray), Selima House (black), Plaatje House (purple), and Daswa House (orange). The houses compete against each other in athletic, cultural and academic competitions. College House is the holder of the Owen Sims Shield for the overall Interhouse competitions throughout the Preparatory and High School as well as the House Cup for the top house in the High School.
Students wear a navy blue blazer with vertical gold stripes and a navy blue tie with diagonal gold stripes. The Marist Monogram (an intertwined "A.M." for "Ave Maria") appears on the pocket of the blazer. A "Half Colours" tie is awarded to students excelling in academics or any of the school's sports, cultural, or service activities. The tie is solid navy blue with the school crest and the name of the sport or area in which they have excelled. It is worn instead of the standard school tie. Similar ties are worn by the School Prefects. "Full Colours" are awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves as being one of the best in their sport or other disciplines. Students who have been awarded their full colours wear the scroll on their school blazer underneath the pocket. [citation needed]
The highest honour that can be given to a student is the "Honours Blazer". There are two ways to gain this award, namely General Honours and Specific Honours. A student needs full colours in three of the five categories (Sport, Academics, Service, Cultural and Leadership) to be awarded General Honours. Specific Honours is awarded for unusual excellence in one specific field, for example national or provincial representation in a sport. The blazer is automatically awarded to the Head Prefect each year. It is light and royal blue with gold stripes, and has the school's crest on the pocket.
The Matrics (grade 12) constitute the leadership body of the school, known as the Matric Leadership Group. Between twelve and fourteen grade 11 boys are elected by the school in October to constitute the Prefect body for the following year. They take over the leadership of the school in mid-October when the Matrics commence their study leave. Three weeks later, at Prize-Giving, a Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect are announced. Matrics who are not prefects can be elected into positions of heads of portfolio within their houses. Portfolios include Sport, Cultural, Spirit, Academic, Environment, Public Relations, Mentor and House Secretary. There are also positions as Grade Co-ordinators. Matrics who demonstrate leadership qualities during their Matric year are eligible to be awarded a Leadership Scroll. [citation needed]
Students participate in summer and winter sports, teams are arranged according to age groups (Under 14, 15, 16 and Open) to compete against other schools. The primary sports in the high school are rugby union, cricket, soccer, swimming, waterpolo and hockey. In winter, the school fields about 15 rugby teams and 13 hockey teams every week. The school also has tennis, canoeing, cross country and basketball. The school colours are navy blue and gold, but it is a tradition that first teams wear black and gold. [citation needed]
The sports that are offered in the school are:
The school has choirs, bands and private instrument tuition. The music centre was built in 2005 with five practice rooms (including two ensemble rooms) and two full classrooms. Annual events include inter-House music and play competitions, as well as yearly major dramatic productions.
St David's Marist Foundation was established in 2006 and its first objective is to establish an Endowment Fund, which will provide financial resources to the School in perpetuity. The Endowment capital is invested to achieve long term capital growth and provide funding for priorities identified by the school board of governors and the board of trustees. [citation needed]
Foremost among the foundation's priorities is providing bursaries and scholarships to deserving boys from disadvantaged backgrounds. To this end, each year the foundation awards 4–6% of its opening capital to qualifying programs. St David's Marist Foundation/UK Charity is an extension of our Foundation and is registered as an official charity with the UK Charity Commission. The SDMF UK Charity is able to accept and channel donations from UK based donors to the benefit of St David's Marist, Inanda. [citation needed]
The school's alumni organisation falls under the constitution set out by the Marist Old Boys Society or MOBS. Entrance to the society is automatic upon matriculation from a Marist school and not limited to just St David's old boys. The administration, Annual General Meeting and committee majority is, however, dominated by old boys of St David's and all of these functions are hosted by the school itself. The MOBS committee has worked closely with The Foundation and with the PTA in a number of fund raising events. The MOBS serve a number of alumni functions including data-base management, communications and reunion co-ordination as well as identifying and reporting the successes of past students in their personal lives and careers. [citation needed]
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