A SMALL SCHOOL. A GREAT VISION.
To measure the greatness of a school, some would count the students. At Assumption Convent, we prefer to make the students count. There are fewer than 450 students in total and classes rarely exceed twenty-five, which enables each student to be noticed and nurtured.
At the same time, the manageable size of the school and its family atmosphere are excellent for staff morale, ensuring longserving and strongly committed teachers. The result is patient, individual-centred education that allows each student to achieve her maximum potential.
AN HOLISTIC EDUCATION
Assumption Convent was founded by the Missionary Sisters of the Assumption in 1946. For nearly sixty years it has offered affordable quality education. Our subjects are carefully selected to open up the widest choice of careers, and cover virtually all university and technikon requirements. Because mathematics is critical to so many career paths, we do our utmost to assist students in this subject. Our senior mathematics classes are seldom bigger than twenty, guaranteeing individual attention, while our free daily mathematics clinic helps students experiencing difficulties.
The rewards of this attention to detail are evident in our matriculation results: a 100% pass for many years and numerous distinctions, with the majority of our girls going on to further study and several winning bursaries in recognition of their outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate achievements.
Assumption Convent strives for more than academic rigour, however. As a Christian school, we teach Gospel values such as love, justice, respect and tolerance, equipping our students to make a real difference to society. Catholic students are also prepared for First Communion and Confirmation. Although a Catholic school, we warmly welcome children from all faiths and cultures. Tolerance is not only taught but experienced daily within our school family.
In addition to a full range of subjects, we offer numerous extra-mural sporting and cultural activities, many with professional coaching provided. We increasingly hold our own in inter-school activities, and a number of students have represented their sports at provincial and even national level.
This emphasis on developing potential is strengthened by the ongoing renewal of our school's facilities. By staying abreast of the latest technology and methods, we aim to give our students a head start in today's highly competitive world.
AFFORDABLE QUALITY SCHOOLING
Assumption Convent offers an education that opens doors while maintaining a caring environment. Inevitably, education of this quality comes at a price. Yet, by implementing strict financial controls, we have succeeded in keeping fees remarkably low, making our school exceptional value for money.
At Assumption Convent our motto is ‘Fully alive’ (John 10:10). We believe that each one of our students has been blessed with unique strengths. It is our task as educators to discover and nurture these so that our girls can indeed live life to the full – spiritually, in their vocations, on the sports fields, and in service to other people.
School Phase:- Primary
- Secondary
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 458
Founding Year: 1946
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R19400
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R29900
Examinations or Curricula:
- General Education and Training (GETC)
- National Senior Certificate (IEB)
Postal Code: 2047
Telephone: 011 616 5053
Fax: 011 622 6075
Website: http://www.assumptionconvent.co.za/
Suburb: Malvern East
City/Town: Germiston
South African Province: Gauteng
Country: South Africa
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