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The long weekend kicked off with a bang as the 2023 St David's Marist Inanda Festival got underway on Thursday. The opening day saw thrilling U15 and U18 basketball matches in the #InandaHoops Classic Challenge basketball tournament, sponsored by PHAROAH AUTO, as well as U12 and U14 water polo games in the Inanda Cup tournaments. The action was non-stop, and there was no shortage of highlights to kick off this exciting event.

St David's Marist Inanda, a Marist Catholic Independent School for boys of all faiths, is renowned for its dedication to academic excellence and its strong values, notably "Humility, Simplicity, and Modesty." Established in 1941, St David's Marist Inanda is part of the Marist educational community, which embodies these core values. The school's commitment extends to five fundamental areas: Academics, Culturals, Leadership, Service, and Sport.

It was a delightful morning at St David's Marist Inanda when the school welcomed the proud parents and doting grandparents of its pre-prep (Mini Marist) students for the eagerly anticipated Grade 00 play. This enchanting performance, titled "The Lonely Leopards," not only entertained the audience but also imparted valuable lessons about the diverse wildlife of the African continent and the significance of kindness and mutual support.

At St David’s we are committed to building the human fabric of our society, and we believe in the transformative power of Marist education. For many, a quality education is a privilege and a life-changing opportunity. That's why we are immensely proud of the work done by the St David's Marist Inanda Foundation, our school’s Trust, dedicated to ensuring our long-term sustainability through the spirit of generosity and community collaboration.

Mini-Marists, a hub of early childhood education excellence, has been buzzing with activity this term, bringing innovative changes to our classrooms and hosting exciting events that engage and inspire our young learners. Here's a glimpse of the latest happenings at our institution.

In a bid to further enhance the growth and development of their students, the dedicated teaching staff recently embarked on a day of intensive KAGAN training. This training day, described as both fun-filled and highly informative, aimed to equip educators with new strategies to engage their students effectively, all within just a minute or two. The result of this approach are that students are not only actively involved in their learning but also experience significant personal growth in terms of self-esteem, social skills, leadership skills, and communication skills.

The cycle of school life is mostly predictable. We all know the skeleton of the final academic term – what sports and culturals happen when, tournaments and festivals, matric prelims and then finals, matric valedictory and the end of Prep school for the Grade 7s, First Holy Communion for the Grade 3s and Confirmation for the Grade 11s, the shift (in both College and Prep) in student leadership from Grade 12 to 11 and from Grade 7 to 6 boys, the Grade 9 Journey, exams and assessments across the school, welcome evenings for next year’s new boys, and the final farewells typical of year-end as we hand out final reports and move on in anticipation of the summer holiday, Christmas and New Year celebrations.

At St David's School, spirituality plays a vital role in shaping the lives of our students and fostering a sense of community. We are delighted to share some of the recent spiritual events that have brought our school community closer together and deepened our connection to our faith.