St David's Marist Inanda

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We’re on La Valla at 11h30 - INANDA

Today, we gathered as a faithful community to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary through the sacred tradition of the Crowning of Mary. This cherished Marist ritual reminds us of Mary’s humility, faith and unwavering devotion to God’s will. May her example continue to inspire us to live lives of service, compassion and hope.

This Is Us: College: English Teacher, Ms Noloyiso Lange

Noloyiso is a dedicated and goal-orientated educator with more than 14 years of experience in education. Passionate about teaching and learner development, she is committed to creating meaningful educational experiences that encourage confidence, critical thinking and personal growth.

Noloyiso served as a Grade 12 IEB Oral Moderator in 2024 and 2025 and has worked as an IEB Sub-Examiner for the Grade 12 National Examination since 2017. These roles have strengthened her assessment expertise and deepened her understanding of national academic standards and best practice in education.

Beyond the classroom, Noloyiso has remained actively involved in co-curricular programmes and learner enrichment which allowed her to support learners beyond the classroom while encouraging teamwork, discipline and resilience.

Noloyiso particularly enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and believes that education is galvanized through inclusivity, collaboration and shared perspectives.

While she has a deep passion for the English language, she also holds a strong appreciation for her Xhosa language and culture, which remain central to her identity. In addition, playing the guitar has nurtured her creativity over the years and continues to enrich her approach to teaching and learning.

The basketball courts at St David’s came alive as coaches from the US Government-sponsored International Sports Program Initiative visited as part of their reciprocity exchange. After a warm meet and greet with the school executive and a tour of the campus, the group headed to the courts to host an engaging clinic for the boys.

The visit was also a special moment for St David’s coach Khanya Nomwa, who proudly welcomed the international coaches to campus. Earlier in January, he had participated in the same exchange program, spending two weeks in Atlanta, Georgia, where he attended a coaching course and gained valuable insights. This return visit highlighted the strength of the partnership and the shared commitment to developing both players and coaches.

The session blended skill development with inspiration, as learners worked on drills while learning about teamwork, discipline, and confidence. The coaches also created a fun atmosphere with interactive activities, including an exciting one-on-one challenge that had everyone cheering and fully involved.

The impact of the day was clear, captured in a message from one grateful parent:

“Hey coach,
Hope you having a good evening.
I just wanted to tell you ....
Liam can’t stop talking about the training session with the American coaches today.
He absolutely loved it.
Thank you.”

A sincere thank you to everyone who made this memorable clinic possible—from the visiting coaches to the school community who embraced the experience.

Jazz Festival 2026 is almost upon us! Join us this Saturday! Tickets available on Quicket. 🎷