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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.

This term has been a hub of activity, featuring engaging tours, vibrant cultural events, and rigorous academic commitments across all grades. The Grade 7s have been diligently assessed through continuous skills-based activities and content reviews.

Mini-Marists, a hub of early childhood education excellence, has been buzzing with activity this term, bringing innovative changes to our classrooms and hosting exciting events that engage and inspire our young learners. Here's a glimpse of the latest happenings at our institution.

In a bid to further enhance the growth and development of their students, the dedicated teaching staff recently embarked on a day of intensive KAGAN training. This training day, described as both fun-filled and highly informative, aimed to equip educators with new strategies to engage their students effectively, all within just a minute or two. The result of this approach are that students are not only actively involved in their learning but also experience significant personal growth in terms of self-esteem, social skills, leadership skills, and communication skills.

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.