St Mary's School, Waverley

Every year on 16 June, we commemorate Youth Day, a significant occasion that honours the courage and sacrifice of young people who fought for equal education and freedom during
apartheid.

Youth Day marks the anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when thousands of school
learners in Soweto protested against the government’s decision to enforce Afrikaans as a primary language in schools, putting many learners at a severe disadvantage, worsening
existing tensions and inequalities. On 16 June 1976, the peaceful protest was met with violence by police, resulting in the deaths of many young people. One of the most well-known images
from that day is of 13-year-old Hector Pieterson, whose death became a symbol of the struggle against apartheid. The bravery shown by the students increasing rebellion and showing the immense power held by youth.
It is a reminder of the power of young people to bring about positive change in society. The
learners of 1976 demonstrated courage, determination, and a commitment to justice, which we strive to emulate at St Mary’s.

As we commemorate Youth Day, we honour the sacrifices of those who came before us while
recognising the important role that today’s youth play in shaping the future.

Whether through
education, leadership, community service or innovation, young people have the ability to make a lasting difference.

Let us use this Youth Day as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our youth and to continue building a brighter, more inclusive South Africa for future generations.

A night filled with fierce competition at the

Be there or be told.

Congratulations to the St Mary’s girls who are travelling down with their horses to Youth Champs at Shongweni in KZN over half term to compete for Gauteng.

Showjumping:
- Zara Jnr 1.20
- Daniella Jnr 1.10
- Arabella Jnr 80cm

Equitation:
- Lucy Jnr Open
- Zara Pony Open

Eventing:
- Zara Pony Open

The countdown has begun!

St Mary's vs St Stithians returns on Friday 12 June, and we can't wait to welcome our community to cheer on the Saints.

Bring your voice, your energy and your school spirit to one of the most anticipated fixtures of the year! We look forward to seeing our community on the sidelines.

Congratulations to the tennis players who have been selected for the Gauteng Central tennis Interprovincial school teams that will be participating in the interprovincial tournament in January 2027.

Nina (Form III) won all her matches in the trials and has been chosen as the number one player for the Gauteng Central U19 A team. This is a fantastic achievement. Well done to Idara (Form II) and Taylor (Form II) who also performed extremely well and were also selected for the U19 A and B team respectively.

Congratulations to Rerotlhe (Form I) and Juliette (Form I) who were chosen as the number three and five player respectively in the U15 A team.

Well done to all these players.

On Saturday morning the most entertaining match of the day was the Queens 4ths vs the U16C team. After a hard-fought tussle the final result was 1-1. What a fantastic match!

Huge congratulations to our squash 1st team who are the 2026 Joburg Junior Squash Top Schools Champions!

A wonderful U14 and U15 B-E netball festival took place at St Mary's on Saturday!