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St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls, Kloof, celebrating 120 years

Our School

Vision, Mission and Values

‘Service Before Self and God Before All‘

Vision

To be the leading Christian school providing a holistic, values-based education that helps girls build character and equips them to thrive in life.

Mission

We strive to be a Christian school of excellence and distinction, founded in faith and providing a holistic education of the highest standard in all spheres. St Mary’s is a place where each girl can flourish and belong – cultivating her curiosity, embracing her successes and failures and developing the character and confidence to thrive in life. To be true to our school motto: ‘Service Before Self and God Before All‘.

Values

Our values

Belief

In God, in purpose, and in yourself

Respect

For yourself, and those around you – despite your differences

Curiosity

Cultivating the curiosity to explore the unknown and embrace diversity

Generosity

Being generous with your time, talents, words and in service to others

Kindness

Being compassionate, kind and caring - in words and actions

Integrity

Honoring what it means to be honest, sincere and principled

Contact

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