About us
Entrenched in History
Founded in 1908 by the Newcastle Dominican Sisters under the leadership of Mother Rose Niland, St Catherine’s was the first convent school on the East Rand and the first high school in Germiston.
Over a century after first opening our doors, St Catherine’s School is proud to be a thriving educational institution for the children of Germiston, and we look forward to many more years ahead.
Mr Dennis Maritz
- Head of School
“We live in both exciting and challenging times and nowhere is this truer than in the field of education. St Catherine’s has served the local community for more than a century with distinction. The hallmarks of our offering include a deep sense of Christian purpose and a commitment to exceptional quality in the classroom and in the field of co-curricular activity.
As we strive to innovate we are also constantly mindful of the deep roots which we have in our community and the wealth of tradition which forms an integral part of what we stand for.
A St Catherine’s alumnus enters the world of tertiary education or work not only as one who is fully equipped to meet the demands placed on them, but also has the emotional maturity and social awareness to interact constructively with others and to contribute to the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.
At St Catherine’s our pupils are members of a family of learning where they not only experience tradition but are also taught to succeed.”
We Strive To:
- Nurture a system based on Gospel values with Christ at the centre of our school
- Provide a Christian atmosphere where individuals may deepen their relationship with God
- Regard each person, no matter what their association with the school, with human dignity and respect
- Encourage all learners to reach their full potential in all aspects of their growth and development
- We believe the core values of respect, integrity, forgiveness and justice are key qualities of people who live in the name of Jesus
History
Mother Rose saw the need to educate the children of the miners and merchants in this growing township and took up the challenge.
The aim of the Sisters was to provide a solid education for young people, based on Christian values and excellent academic standards.
The school remains true to these founding principles to this day.
Ethos
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire" - St Catherine of Siena
At St Catherine’s School there is a distinct feeling of welcome for all who enter our doors. This intangible sense of belonging is realized through the daily interactions within our school and our community.
Founded on the values of the Newcastle Dominican Sisters, we aim to achieve a holistic education which incorporates Spiritual, Social, Academic, Sport and Cultural ideals.
We strive to nurture a system based on Gospel values with Christ at the centre of our school, and provide a Christian atmosphere where individuals may deepen their relationship with God.
We regard each person, no matter what their association with the school, with dignity and respect and encourage all pupils to reach their full potential in all aspects of their growth and development.
We believe the core values of respect, integrity, forgiveness and justice are key qualities of people who live in the name of Jesus.
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