We celebrated World Book Day with lots of stories and fantastic outfits across the grades, showcasing the pupils’ love of reading and their favourite book characters.
Children are people too and their anxiety and moods fluctuate.
In a mainstream classroom, groupwork reduces pressure for individual performance and allows for collaboration and turn taking.
In the Montessori classroom, children select equipment or tasks that match their current moment of curiosity and enquiry and this allows them to settle into the day in a space of comfort.
Whichever stream or curriculum is being utilised, awareness of the state of the child and their current capacity to learn is crucial in allowing them to achieve their full potential.
The Marist Sunset concert was a celebration of the talents of our music pupils and the professional musicians on our staff. Don Vino entertained the audience expertly and the pupils danced the night away to the sounds of Mr Morris. This was a wonderful community event that conveyed our Marist family spirit in action, enhanced by fantastic music, as is always the case at St Joseph’s.
More and more children are coming into the classroom carrying anxiety, and it often affects far more than just their academic performance. In this video, Caron Darby-Michaels shares how anxiety can show up in everyday classroom behaviour and why small successes, encouragement and emotional support are so important in helping children believe in themselves and keep trying.
Our St Joseph’s Day celebrations were a highlight of the term. We began the day with two meaningful Masses, followed by a Junior School gala and a Senior School Fun Day. It was a joyful occasion enjoyed by all, filled with a strong sense of community and celebration.
Thank you to our parents for your generous donations to the Bishop’s Lenten Appeal. Through your support of our Rotary Lenten collection, we were able to provide non-perishable goods to the
Simunye feeding scheme at St Michael’s Parish. Our pupils also had the privilege of participating in the Installation of the new Archbishop, Sithembele Sipuka, which was a wonderful celebration. They represented the school with honour and dignity, doing us all proud.
The CSO Inter-Catholics Athletics is always a highlight for our Junior School pupils. They achieved great success at the event and there were many medal winners on the day!
How St Joseph’s Marist College Builds Teenagers of Character
At St Joseph’s Marist College, character is not built in a single moment. It is nurtured from the early years right through to senior school. As pupils grow, they are guided to develop strong values, a healthy work ethic, and the confidence to relate well to others. Through lessons, mentor sessions, after-school activities, and daily support from staff, they are encouraged to become young adults who know who they are and who they want to be.
This is what teenagers need most: guidance, consistency, and adults who are present. Every day is an Open Day at St Joseph’s Marist College. Give your child the best possible start and watch them grow into a teenager of character. Apply once and they can remain with us for their full school journey.
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Our Matric pupils thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful CSO Mass this morning, which brings the Matrics of Catholic schools together in blessings and praise at the start of this special year in their educational journey. We were grateful for the presence of our chaplain, Fr Emmanuel, and for our altar servers being asked to serve at this special occasion.
Our Ash Wednesday Masses marked the start of the season of Lent today in a special way and it was lovely to have parents joining us. Our Pre-Primary pupils spent time with Mrs Smith and Br Peter in the Chapel to grow in understanding of this meaningful day.
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