St Joseph's R.C. School
St Joseph’s R.C. School is a Public Co-educational English Medium School on private property.
It is a “family school” which embraces a philosophy of love and caring and sound Christian principles. It is the intention of the principal and staff to create a happy co-operative atmosphere so that learning can take place with the least hindrance.
We strive to make St Joseph’s R.C. School a place where the children want to be.
The Sound Music - at our school - Gala Evening on 4 Sep and 2 shows on 5 Sep
Our Staff 2026
Mr S.D. Cairncross joined the St Joseph’s staff in 2023 in the position of school principal. He has served as principal in other schools previouisly.
If you have taught a child…………You have touched a life
Our Motto: VERITAS
Veritas, the Latin word for “truth,” represents the pursuit of authenticity and the courage to embrace reality as it is, without illusions or distortions.
GRADE TEACHERS:
Grade R – Mrs Steyn assisted by Miss Matthys
Grade 1 – Mrs Lentjies
Grade 2 – Mrs Boggenpoel
Grade 3 – Ms Jonas
Grade 4 – Mrs Bonnesse
Grade 5 – Mr Petrus
Grade 6 – Mrs Seaborne
Grade 7 – Miss Sterling & Miss Savahl
UTILITY TEACHERS:
Miss Bosch
Mrs Muller
ADMIN STAFF:
Secretary – Mrs Limbada
Bursar – Mrs Alvarez
Librarian – Mrs Human
Social Worker – Mrs Kitshoff
SUPPORT STAFF:
Mr Deyzel
Mr Kasper
Mrs Mdungwana
Miss Valentine
Anthems and Calendars
Our School Song, National Anthem, 2026 and 2027 year calendars
The anthem celebrates the strong community spirit between teachers, parents, and learners.
Here at St Joseph’s we’re like a family
we’re onward Christian soldiers with truth our policy
Teachers, parents, learners working side by side
Striving for our future and our country’s pride
In word and thought and deed
we’ll carry our schools creed
Taking all our chances
will give us what we need
Well here at St Joseph’s we work and play as one
With self-control and courage our battles can be won
Our teachers love us dearly and help us where they can
And God will guide and lead us according to His plan
Step by step we learn and
day by day we grow
as strangers we will enter
but as friends we will go
So here at St Joseph’s we are a family
We’re onward Christian soldiers with truth our policy
Teachers, parents, learners working side by side
Striving for our future and our country’s pride.
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika
Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo,
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
O fedise dintwa la matshwenyeho,
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Setjhaba sa South Afrika – South Afrika.
Uit die blou van onse hemel,
Uit die diepte van ons see,
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
Sounds the call to come together,
And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
In South Africa our land.
Public Holidays – 2026 and 2027
2026
1 Jan Thu – New Year’s Day
21 Mar Sat – Human Rights Day
3 Apr Fri – Good Friday
6 Apr Mon – Family Day
27 Apr Mon – Freedom Day
1 May Fri – Workers’ Day
16 Jun Tue – Youth Day
9 Aug Sun – National Women’s Day
10 Aug Mon – National Women’s Day Holiday
24 Sep Thu – Heritage Day
16 Dec Wed – Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec Fri – Christmas Day
26 Dec Sat – Day of Goodwill
2027
1 Jan Fri – New Year’s Day
21 Mar Sun – Human Rights Day
22 Mar Mon – Human Rights Day Holiday
26 Mar Fri – Good Friday
29 Mar Mon – Family Day
27 Apr Tue – Freedom Day
1 May Sat – Workers’ Day
16 Jun Wed – Youth Day
9 Aug Mon – National Women’s Day
24 Sep Fri – Heritage Day
16 Dec Thu – Day of Reconciliation
25 Dec Sat – Christmas Day
26 Dec Sun – Day of Goodwill
27 Dec Mon – Christmas Holiday
A few images from : 2025 prefects, monitors, house captains
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