St. Andrew's School for Girls
| St. Andrew's School for Girls | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Boarding |
| Motto | Per Andgusta Ad Augusta |
| Established | 1902 |
| Head teacher | Mrs. Pauline Jackson |
| Exam board | IEB |
| Number of students | 750 girls |
| School Color(s) | brown and blue |
| Website | www.standrews.co.za |
St. Andrew's School for Girls is a top independent, girls-only private day and boarding school and co-educational preschool situated in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The school has a student body of around 880 girls.St. Andrews has been voted as Best English High School, Best Private School for Girls and Best Nursery School by the public in the popular newspaper The Star "Your Choice 2006" Poll.
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[edit] History
St. Andrews's School for Girls was founded in 1902 by two young Scottish women,Jean Fletcher and Jessie Johnson. Initially St. Andrews was situated in Hospital Hill in an area now called Houghton. The two Scottish women later bought Bedford court, a large farm previously owned by a business mogul of his time - Sir George Farrar. The house which is situated on Bedford farm was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and still stands today as a national monument.
The original motto, "Per Angusta Ad Augusta", has the meaning 'Through trials and tribulations to glory'. There is also a more recent motto for St. Andrews, "Skilled for Life".
[edit] Academics
St. Andrews pupils write the Independent Examinations Board exams each year and pupils consistently achieve excellent results. The majority of students continue with tertiary education in South Africa or abroad. St Andrew’s strength lies in its staff/pupil ratio, with classes rarely exceeding 27 girls. Importance is placed on each learner as an individual and on that individual’s personal development. St Andrew's Girls have excelled in many aspects both in and outside the class room. There has been consistent achievement in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, as well as a St Andrews Student, Chelsea Tucker, winning first prize in the Royal Society of South Africa Science Essay Competition.
[edit] Environmental Responsibility
Eco School is an international programme that operates in over 40 countries worldwide. The programme is about improving environmental management at the school, as well as learning, and interaction with the broader community who share our environment is developed. Eco-Schools South Africa has specific criteria that schools need to meet within at least five years. Progress in the areas of curriculum, action and community is reviewed annually and successful schools are awarded a flag or certificate to mark their school’s eco-school status in the five-year award system. St Andrew’s joined the programme in 2006 and currently hold a Green Flag, gold certificate and the International Flag.
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