True diversity and inclusion in action

BISHOP Robert Gray, founder of St George’s Grammar School, believed that all children deserved to be educated.

Today, 171 years later the school still delivers on this belief. The school has evolved from a being a boys only school, to a school for all races, to becoming co-ed and also inclusive.

As a Mainstream school where academic excellence is key, the school has for the past 14 years also offered academic learning programmes to a small number children who learn differently or need additional support, so that they can excel to the best of their ability.

This is done either in a small specialist class (with an individual learning plan) or by integrating into a Mainstream class for certain subjects those who will cope.

Besides the academic focus, the school offers a well-balanced extra curricular programme that includes sport, cultural, creative and outreach activities.

During 2008, the school became a full member of the Round Square Association making it one of three schools in the Western Cape and one of 200 schools spread over 50 countries that belong to Round Square. Being part of the Round Square community means the school cares passionately about preparing young people for the world of the future.

All Round Square schools share a commitment to character education and experiential learning built around six themes – International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service.

The Round Square IDEALS are underpinned by 12 Discoveries that pupils explore on their learning journey: inquisitiveness, tenacity, courage, compassion, inventiveness, ability to solve problems, self-awareness, sense of responsibility, appreciation of diversity, commitment to sustainability, communication and team-working skills.

These IDEALS and Discoveries are worked into the daily curriculum thereby ensuring that St George’s pupils are educated to become exceptional all round citizens of the world.