Mary Waters High School

Dear Parents/Guardians,

School will resume tomorrow as normal.

The timetable will continue as it appears on the current timetable:
Grd 8 SS HISTORY AM
Grd 9 EMS AM
Grd 10 Physical sciences AM
Grd 10 Tourism PM
Grd 11 Maths & Maths Lit AM
Grd 11 Tourism PM
Grd 12 Maths & Maths Lit AM
Grd 12 Afrikaans HL / FAL PM

Please note: Any question papers that were not written on Wednesday and Thursday will be rescheduled. Those new dates will be communicated to learners and parents as soon as they are confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

MARY WATERS HIGH SCHOOL
TO ALL
STAFF LEARNERS PARENTS
On advise given the school will be closed on THURSDAY 04 JUNE 2026.

MARY WATERS HIGH SCHOOL will be open FRIDAY 05 JUNE 2026
THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING
H.VAN WYK

MARY WATERS HIGH SCHOOL
TO
ALL PARENTS & LEARNERS
STAFF MEMBERS
SGB
SCHOOL CLOSED 03 JUNE 2026
In the light of the adverse weather conditions, flooding and unsafe areas, advise given by the Head of Department and district officials take note of the following
The school will be closed today Wednesday 3 June 2026 for all learners &staff members .
This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all.
We will Reschedule all EXAMS & ASSESSMENT Tasks.
PARENTS please keep learners at home safe.
The situation for Thursday JUNE 2026 will be communicated later today.
Learners should study for EXAMS on Thursday & Friday.
Hope in order and thanks for understanding.

H.VAN WYK
PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Community Members,

It is with a heavy heart that we write to you today about a situation our school is facing.

Over the past few weeks, we have experienced break-ins almost every evening and over weekends. Thieves are cutting holes in the fence to gain access, breaking through classroom windows, and vandalising our learning spaces. They have torn holes in ceilings, climbed into the roof to cut and steal electrical cables, ripped out water pipes, and damaged learners’ textbooks and files.

This is not just damage to property. It is damage to the safe, nurturing space we are trying to build for our children. Every break-in sets takes resources away which affects teaching and learning.

*We need your help.*

1. *Be our eyes and ears*: If you notice any suspicious activity around the school after hours, or if you hear of who might be responsible, please let us know immediately. You can remain anonymous. Every piece of information helps.
2. *Volunteer for security*: If there are any parents or community members willing to volunteer time to help us with after-hours patrols or to keep watch over the school, it would make a huge difference. Even an hour of your time can help protect the school.

Our goal is to create a safe environment where children can learn without fear. We cannot do this alone. Mary Waters belongs to all of us, and with your support, we can keep it safe.

Please reply to this message or contact the principal directly on 0749096650 if you are able to assist or have any information.

Thank you for standing with us and for caring for our children.

Good morning parents
Regarding the protest / strikes in our community.
All staff and learners, you are hereby informed
to stay at home.
Your safety comes first
THANKS

Dear parents
Please take note of the following notice.
The school will be closed 8 May.

Thank you for understanding

*📸 SCHOOL PHOTO DAY – 14 MAY*

Smile! Our photographers will be at school on *Wednesday, 14 May* to take everyone’s picture. Don’t miss it – this is for all students. After our students will be given a form to take home. Please complete the form and send it back with the correct amount of money.

*Photo Package Options:*
- *R90* – Photo Pack Only
Includes different sizes of your school photo, a class photo and book mark
- *R145* – Photo Pack + Custom Cup
All the photos above PLUS a keepsake cup with your picture

*Examples of the photos are added below*
Check the images to see what the different sizes look like + the cup design

*Payment deadline: 30 June 2026*– so you’ve got time, but don’t forget!

Let’s make sure every student is part of the memories…

To our Mary Waters alumni who have graduated from Rhodes University: we have watched you dream here, and now we’re watching you achieve there.
Parents please join us in congratulating a few of our graduates…

Sinovuyo Mbali Matriculated in 2020
Bachelor of Arts Degree obtained in 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) obtained in 2025

Sisipho Matanzima
BA in Psychology

Siphosethu Nela
Bss in Political and international studies & organisational psychology (2024)
Bss Honours in Political and international studies (2025)

Khaya Makasi
BA with distinctions in classics & Psychology

Awonke Swartbooi
BA in English & organisational psychology

Siphamandla Balakisi, Matriculated in 2020, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology & Isixhosa Language Acquistion(with distinction)

Congratulations guys 🎉 we are tremendously proud of your achievements

PS. If there are any other graduates, feel free to send a picture along with a short description of your qualifications to our schools FB page. We would love to celebrate with you. Thank you

Good day grd 10 - 11 parents
Please note that the parents meeting will be held on 7 May @ 17:30
Thank you