St Mary's DSG

LRC

Chapel

Sports Hall

Boarding

Creativity Centre

Drama Studio

Amphitheatre

Hiring

chapel Although St Mary's is an Anglican school, learners of other faiths are welcomed and their convictions respected. Chapel attendance remains compulsory, with the High School meeting for worship on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Senior Primary on Tuesdays and Junior Primary on Friday mornings. Services are held in the Amphitheatre on Thursday mornings for the High School, allowing different groups and all classes to lead a service of worship in a more informal manner.

	Religious Education is taught throughout the school, the emphasis being placed on Biblical truths and their relation to social and moral issues of the day. Two active Student Christian Association groups, Bible study and prayer groups meet weekly. Christian camps, rallies, unity meetings, outreaches and a week long Christian Arts Festival are also held every year.

The Chapel plays a central role in the life of the school. The Chaplain, assisted by staff and clergy of other denominations, help to prepare the Grade 10 girls for confirmation between March and September of each year. The course includes two compulsory camps, one held at school and the other in the Natal Midlands. Ten important lessons are held between the two camps, including topics such as prayer, liturgy, worship, sharing faith etc. Learners who are interested in exploring their faith without desiring to be confirmed are encouraged to complete the course. Post-confirmation prayer meetings are held to ensure that the girls are spiritually nurtured and continue to grow in their faith. Arrangements are made for boarders to attend Friday evening fellowship groups and Sunday services. The Sacristans and SCA Committee spend a weekend camp at the beginning of each year to prepare for the coming year. Outreach programs are organised throughout the year. At the end of the year an annual Carol Service is held to which parents are invited. Fulfilling the words of our school motto, all learners are encouraged to serve our Lord using their God-given talents and to seek His direction in all aspects of their lives.