St Henry’sMarist College

presencebeing prepared to

spend time with young

people, thus building

up positive relationships

and promoting

understanding.

simplicitYbeing child-like as

in the spirit of the

Gospels; avoiding

duplicity, pretence

and empty show.

familYspiritfostering a sense of

belonging where all are

equally important.

promoting an absolutely

honest attitude in all we

do and say.

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A specific Marist ethos has evolved and been codified in the light of the life and

philosophy of the Marist Founder, St Marcellin Champagnat:

Presence: Spending time with youngsters provides opportunities to enter their lives,

build up relationships and understand them better

Simplicity: Being child-like as in the spirit of the Gospel means avoiding duplicity,

pretence and empty show. Relationships are open and honest.

Family Spirit: There is a place for everyone. A sense of belonging is fostered. A

sound family does not neglect moral authority and expectations.

Love of Work: Marcellin’s practical lifestyle moved others to work hard and to

respect all kinds of labour. He balanced work with prayer and life in community.

Mary’s Way: Mary was a prayerful woman of faith, obedient and grateful to God.

She was concerned for others and stood by those who suffered.

religious ethos

marY’s WaYusing Mary’s example of

being a prayerful woman of

faith, obedient and grateful

to the Lord, and concerned

for others, particularly the

suffering.

integritYpromoting an absolutely

honest attitude in all we

do and say.

Outreach is vital aspect of life at St Henry’s . Awareness of the needs of

others is at the heart of Marist education and many opportunities are

provided to contribute to efforts to alleviate the plight of those in dire

circumstances. Apart from regular contributions to various charitable

bodies, the Outreach groups of students and staff adopt institutions

where relationships with those in the institutions are carefully and lovingly

nurtured. The Marist practice of Presence explicit in our Ethos has practical

outworking as the members of the St Henry’s Family come alongside

others, empathizing and encouraging as they help with homework and

coaching sport.

The desire to serve others has found a strong expression in the involvement

of College Grade 11 students in the Durban Youth Council. For a number

of years, St Henry’s pupils have filled a good number of positions on the

council, with Marists filling the top positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

outreach

Tel: 031 261 7369 (Administration)

Fax: 031 262 2125 (General Administration)

10 Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge) Road, Glenwood, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

PO Box 30480, Mayville, 4058

Email: office@sthenrys.co.za

Web: www.sthenrys.co.za

St Henry’sMarist College