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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Afrikaans, Xhosa |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Needs Unit |
| Learning support offered |
An Education Support Teacher, a Social Worker and an Occupational Therapist are available on the campus.
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Aftercare for preschool is available from 13:00 to 14:30, 15:30 or 17:30. Aftercare is available for Grade 1 from 13:15 and for Grade 2 & 3 from 14:00 – 17:30, with formal homework supervision for Grades 1, 2 and 3. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ballet, playball, karate, drama, maths, soccer, clay play. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St Joseph’s Marist College is a multicultural, fully co-ed school that extends from Pre-school to Matric.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
In the Marist tradition of its founder, St Marcellin Champagant, St Joseph’s provides an education that is academic, spiritual and morally formative in nature, and where each child is given the opportunity to be the very best he/she can be. Creative and critical thinking underpins all learning activities, and pupils are encouraged to develop beyond the curriculum. From the classroom to the sports field; from the concert hall to the chapel, St Joseph’s Marist College shows that learning can be real, relevant and fun! The mission of St Joseph’s Marist College to form the whole person in the image of Christ is created by blending three distinct traditions: The pursuit of academic excellence, the heritage of Catholic education, and the spirit of Marist charism. |