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    St John’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent, medium-sized Anglican school situated in Pietermaritzburg. From Grade RR to Grade 12, we offer a liberal education on the foundation of a strong Christian ethos, providing a caring and value-based educational environment. St John’s D.S.G. is fondly and aptly described by our girls as a “Small School with Big Heart” and exudes a sense of intimacy and warmth.
    The Junior School offers one class per grade and benefits from great facilities and exceptional teaching. It is a place where our girls are nurtured and equipped with the correct tools to become happy, confident, kind, and strong young women who will go on to achieve in their higher education and beyond.
    The Grade RR and R girls (affectionately known as “Eaglets”) enjoy an active and balanced curriculum all within a caring and nurturing environment. They participate in a psychomotor program that links, through play, the emotional and social development of the child with their sensory-motor development. Both Grade RR and R center their learning through play, with, Grade R adding short periods of teacher-directed language and numeracy, in preparation for Grade 1.
    Our Eaglets thoroughly enjoy their Art and Music activities, and their participation in the annual nativity play is a highlight of the Junior School calendar. Our girls look forward to their Free Playtime where their imaginations come to life in the fantasy corner, their brains kick into gear in the cognitive zone, their creative skills come alive in the Art Room, their senses are stimulated in the outdoor sensopathic area and their gross motor skills are developed on the playground.
    Our school aims to stay abreast of educational trends that are of benefit to the cognitive and developmental stages of our girls by embracing 21st-century learning. Our girls are familiar with De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats, as well as Thinking Maps, which are used during lessons to assist in developing the seven C’s of 21st-century learning, namely: critical thinking (finding solutions to problems) creativity, and innovation (thinking outside the box) collaboration (working with others) character (social-emotional learning skills) culture and ethical citizenship (sharing what we value) computer and digital technologies (transforming how we learn and lead) and communication (making sense and expanding perspectives).
    Principles such as adopting a growth mindset, the Learning Pit, and P4C (Philosophy for Children) are used in the classroom and are applied practically. A growth mindset is vital as it teaches our girls that learning is a process and that it is alright to make mistakes. Our girls are also provided with valuable study skills which will equip them well for their secondary and even tertiary studies.
    Our girls are exposed to inquiry-based learning, which is a method that emphasizes the student’s role in the learning process. Rather than the teacher telling our girls what they need to know, they are encouraged to explore the material, ask questions, and share ideas. Inquiry-based learning uses different approaches to learning, including small-group discussion and guided learning. Instead of memorizing facts and material, students learn by doing. This allows them to build knowledge through exploration, experience, and discussion.
    Our school aims to stay abreast of educational trends that are of benefit to the cognitive and developmental stages of our girls by embracing 21st-century learning. Our girls are familiar with De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats, as well as Thinking Maps, which are used during lessons to assist in developing the seven C’s of 21st-century learning, namely: critical thinking (finding solutions to problems) creativity, and innovation (thinking outside the box) collaboration (working with others) character (social-emotional learning skills) culture and ethical citizenship (sharing what we value) computer and digital technologies (transforming how we learn and lead) and communication (making sense and expanding perspectives).
    Principles such as adopting a growth mindset, the Learning Pit, and P4C (Philosophy for Children) are used in the classroom and are applied practically. A growth mindset is vital as it teaches our girls that learning is a process and that it is alright to make mistakes. Our girls are also provided with valuable study skills which will equip them well for their secondary and even tertiary studies.
    Excellent Matric results confirm our ability to provide the tuition and encouragement necessary for all pupils to achieve their full potential. The benefits of our small classes are clearly seen in the individual attention, modern teaching methods, and spacious working conditions. We write the Matriculation examination of the Independent Examinations Board (I.E.B) and ensure that we maintain the highest academic standards.
    A varied and flexible range of subject choices, combined with highly qualified and dedicated teachers, ensures each girl has the opportunity to fulfill her potential. Enrichment and leadership tours are included in the curriculum and opportunities to travel overseas include exchange programs.

    St. John's Diocesan School for Girls
    Founding year: 1897
    Website: Visit Website
    Genders Accepted: Girls
    Leadership: Mr. Simon Moore (Principal)

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    Address: St. John's Diocesan School for Girls, New England Rd, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209, South Africa



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