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St Catherine's School

Senior School

The Senior Phase of St Catherine’s School takes pupils on a journey towards being independent-thinking, young adults.

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Overview

Our focus is on preparing our pupils for post-Matric studies at tertiary level. We provide the tools which enable graduates to excel in their chosen fields. This is accomplished by exposing pupils to excellent role models who teach them to think independently, critically analyze information, solve problems and be bold in sharing their opinions.

Academic knowledge and skill are part of what sets us apart. Our focus is on Christian values and dedicated work ethic, which allow our alumni to excel as professionals and leaders in society.

Mrs Crosby

SENIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

“Our values determine how we instinctively behave. Having a deep-seated sense of right and wrong, and then doing the right thing regardless of who is watching, is what makes us people with integrity.”

Academics

Achieving to the best of our abilities
Languages
  • The medium of instruction is English Home Language.
  • All pupils are required to choose between Afrikaans First Additional Language and isiZulu.
Life Orientation

This is a compulsory subject which incorporates Guidance, Physical Education and Religious Education.

Mathematics
  • Grade 8 and 9 pupils all take Mathematics.
Other subjects

Grade 8 and 9 pupils are also required to take the following subjects:

  • Physical Science
  • Life Sciences
  • History
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Creative Arts
  • Technology.
Languages
  • The medium of instruction is English Home Language.
  • All pupils are required to choose between Afrikaans First Additional Language and isiZulu.
Life Orientation

This is a compulsory subject which incorporates Guidance, Physical Education and Religious Education.

Mathematics
  • At the end of Grade 9 pupils must achieve a minimum of 50% to select Mathematics as a subject for Grade 10 – 12.
  • Grade 9 – 11 pupils who achieve below 50% for Mathematics are required to take Mathematical Literacy the following year.
Other subjects

Grade 10 – 12 pupils are required to choose three of the following subjects:

  • Physical Science
  • Life Sciences
  • History
  • Geography
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Visual Arts
  • Computer Application Technology

Academic Support

The school has a qualified Educational Psychologist, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist to assist pupils in need.

Pupils who achieve below 50% are required to stay after school for additional support in that subject.

Matric Results 2024

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Our Matric pupils write the IEB exams.

We invite you to review our 2024 Matric Results

Co-Curricular Activities

In the Senior School pupils are expected to participate in a range of co-curricular activities.

We offer Sport, Cultural and Ethos-related activities.

Sport

We offer the following sporting activities:

  • Athletics
  • Netball
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Culture

We offer the following cultural activities:

  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Eisteddfod
  • Marimbas
  • Mr & Miss St Catherine’s
  • Public Speaking

Ethos

We offer the following Ethos activities:

  • J-Walkers (Bible Study)
  • Bible Quiz
  • Outreach

Religion

Mass is celebrated regularly and all pupils are required to attend.

Religious Education is a mandatory part of the curriculum and must be treated as seriously as any other subject. The Religious Education mark is a component of Life Orientation and as such will be included in the pupils’ average. The nature of the tasks will not be discriminatory against pupils of different faiths.

Learning by helping others

All pupils in the Senior School are required to complete 15 hours of Community Service each academic year.

Pupils’ giving of their time is the main component of this service.

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