The St Mary’s School campus in recent weeks has reflected a vibrant image of school life, with the co-curricular programme filling the afternoons and weekends. There is no doubt that activities in service, cultural and sport provide enjoyment, challenge and satisfaction for the girls.

I extend congratulations to all the sports teams – basketball, diving, swimming, rowing, squash, tennis, water polo - on their achievements of the past week. Our teams have emerged fit, strong and with improved skills after the restrictions of the pandemic. The sports results recorded in this newsletter are worth celebrating, together with the sheer pleasure that the girls experience when participating in their chosen sport. It was satisfying to watch the enthusiasm of our tennis players as they participated in the festival on campus last weekend.

The cultural programme promises to deliver good results in the coming weeks. We are participating in debating and public speaking competitions, chess, the school plays are in rehearsal and music groups are working on new repertoire.

The spirit team has also been active and audible on campus as they begin preparing for big events this term. Our campus activities were further enhanced by a visiting performance of the St David’s Marist choir and the matric dance invitation ceremony.

All this activity is also a reminder that we need to guide and support the girls to find balance and to take quiet time for themselves, away from the noise.

DEANNE KING
HEAD OF SCHOOL