Some school activities in Jeppestown
As they have done since 1904, the St Mary’s girls play tennis and hockey and swim, and above all form great friendships. Some girls are confirmed in 1932 by Bishop Karney, and Miss Darke is to use his name for one the school houses.
The buildings loom over the courts
Miss Darke and staff ready for a game of netball
Miss Darke (extreme left) is a keen tennis player
Friends
Black stockings, a must for tennis
A school tennis team
A Patronal Festival at school
Posing for the camera
College girls in their uniform
Decade 1928
Johannesburg's growth
The school takes shape
St Mary's School for Girls - New location, new name
The United South African National Party is formed
Decision to relocate St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls
Some school activities in Jeppestown
Old Girls' Club and first school magazine
St Mary's College faces new challenges
Miss Evelyn Darke becomes headmistress in 1929