Culture

The school encourages participation in cultural activities. Cultural extra mural activities form part of the weekly timetable for the Grade 4 to 7 learners and all Grade 4 to 7 learners are expected to participate in a cultural extra mural. The cultural extra murals offered during these periods are: CHOIR, ART, KNITTING, GUMBOOTS & DRUMMING, ARTS FESTIVAL, CHESS.

Choir

The choir practises contemporary and classic songs, giving learners who are culturally inclined a time to shine. Our learners have beautiful voices and we encourage them to sing solo parts, when they feel confident enough to do so. Our children love singing and they enjoy weekly Wednesday practice times. The choir  performs at school events such as Prize giving.

Computers, Coding & Robotics

Sancta Maria Junior School has an upgraded, full-functioning computer room run by a qualified Computer, Coding and Robotics teacher.

All Grade R-7 learners attend classes computer lessons weekly, where they learn how to use computer programmes like Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as learn about coding and robotics. The lessons are practical in nature and specially designed to suit the learner’s grade, ability and knowledge.

School Plays

The learners participate in and perform in school plays, much to the delight of their parents.

Experie-Buddies Science Lessons

All our learners enjoy exciting, hands-on Experi-Buddies science lessons throughout the year, included in school fees. The lessons are grade specific and linked the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences curriculum.

Mr & Miss Sancta Maria

A highlight for the learners is the Mr & Miss Sancta Maria Pageant. Learners are given the opportunity to participate in this prestigious event which aims to boost the learners’ self-confidence. There are also wonderful prizes to be won.