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The long weekend kicked off with a bang as the 2023 St David's Marist Inanda Festival got underway on Thursday. The opening day saw thrilling U15 and U18 basketball matches in the #InandaHoops Classic Challenge basketball tournament, sponsored by PHAROAH AUTO, as well as U12 and U14 water polo games in the Inanda Cup tournaments. The action was non-stop, and there was no shortage of highlights to kick off this exciting event.

St David's Marist Inanda, a Marist Catholic Independent School for boys of all faiths, is renowned for its dedication to academic excellence and its strong values, notably "Humility, Simplicity, and Modesty." Established in 1941, St David's Marist Inanda is part of the Marist educational community, which embodies these core values. The school's commitment extends to five fundamental areas: Academics, Culturals, Leadership, Service, and Sport.

At St David’s we are committed to building the human fabric of our society, and we believe in the transformative power of Marist education. For many, a quality education is a privilege and a life-changing opportunity. That's why we are immensely proud of the work done by the St David's Marist Inanda Foundation, our school’s Trust, dedicated to ensuring our long-term sustainability through the spirit of generosity and community collaboration.

What a day at St David's Marist Inanda! The College had the privilege of hosting two distinguished guests: Dr Naledi Pandor, South Africa's Minister of International Affairs, and Dr Max Price, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town. The event provided a unique opportunity for the students to delve into discussions on economic development, social and current affairs- fostering a rich exchange of ideas and perspectives.

St David's Marist Inanda boys students have been making waves outside the classroom with their exceptional extramural activities. From music to debate, drama, and cultural celebrations, the school community has been actively engaged in a wide range of activities that showcase their talents and dedication.

In a term filled with athletic prowess and dedication, St David's School is proud to showcase its students' remarkable sporting highlights. From hockey to rugby, chess to tennis, and even canoeing, the school's athletes have excelled in various disciplines, making their mark both locally and internationally.

St David's Marist Inanda is dedicated to fostering leadership and citizenship development among its students, providing them with a diverse range of opportunities to grow as individuals and community contributors. Recent events and initiatives have showcased the school's commitment to shaping future leaders.

The cycle of school life is mostly predictable. We all know the skeleton of the final academic term – what sports and culturals happen when, tournaments and festivals, matric prelims and then finals, matric valedictory and the end of Prep school for the Grade 7s, First Holy Communion for the Grade 3s and Confirmation for the Grade 11s, the shift (in both College and Prep) in student leadership from Grade 12 to 11 and from Grade 7 to 6 boys, the Grade 9 Journey, exams and assessments across the school, welcome evenings for next year’s new boys, and the final farewells typical of year-end as we hand out final reports and move on in anticipation of the summer holiday, Christmas and New Year celebrations.