The corridors of Assumption Convent School and St Catherine’s School in Germiston were filled with smiling new faces as the schools opened for the new academic year.
“Though our first day of school was last Wednesday it was all systems go in the week leading up to it,” explained principal of Assumption Convent, Neville Workman.
“Among other activities, we hosted a rowing camp, a swimming camp, a tennis camp and a maths and science camp.”
The school also hosted an orientation day for their Grade Eight learners last Tuesday to show them the ins-and-outs of the school before their first official day.
“We are ready for the year ahead with classes in full swing,” said Workman.
The school officially welcomed 53 Grade Eight girls and 35 Grade One girls.
“With the new intake, each new learner is unique and she brings her own special gifts and talents to the school.
“We are excited about 2019,” Workman said.
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St Catherine’s learners were welcomed back to the school last Tuesday.
The school welcomed 66 Grade One learners and 62 Grade Eight learners.
Ten new teachers also joined the school this year, namely, Marie-Louise Louw, Trevor Wild, Tshepo Makoka, Paolina Rosa, Rosemary Pinkerton, Filipa Mateus, Kirsten Myburgh, Latanya Davis, Chesney Carstens and Tania Geral.
“We are excited to announce we have built a new wing at St Catherine’s, due to the growth we have seen over the past couple of years,” said Jacqui Powell, the school’s marketing assistant.
St Catherine’s looks forward to a successful year ahead.
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