EAGLETS – GRADE RR – R | ST JOHN'S D.S.G.

Your daughter is at an exciting developmental stage! She is exploring the world around her and gaining confidence as she learns, grows, masters new skills and develops a strong sense of independence.

Choosing the right school for your little one as she embarks on the next step in her educational journey is such an important decision – and may be a challenging one too! To ensure that our admission process is as simple and convenient as possible, we have developed a step-by-step guide to assist you as you apply for your daughter to join the St John’s D.S.G. family as a Grade RR or R Eaglet.

STEP 1: CONTACT US AND SAY HI!
If you are considering St John’s D.S.G. as the school of choice for your daughter, we would love to hear from you! Please call our lovely Admissions Secretary, Mrs Jenny Westwood on 033 386 8304 or email admissions@stjohnsdsg.com and we can answer any questions you have.

STEP 2: BOOK A TOUR OF THE SCHOOL
We have no doubt that you will want to see our “small school with big heart” in action, to get a real sense of what makes St John’s D.S.G. special. Should you wish to book a tour, please email marketing@stjohnsdsg.com.

Book A Tour

STEP 3: COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM

Applications for Grades RR and R have closed for 2025. Any applications for Grades RR and R received for 2025 will be placed on a waiting list. Applications for 2026 and beyond are open.

Junior School Online Admission Form

STEP 4: INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Once your application form has been received, Mrs Jenny Westwood will email you to confirm receipt. For Grade RR entry, the application process will only commence in February the year before entry. Parents are invited to an interview with our Junior School Headmistress, whilst one of our teachers spends time getting to know your daughter in a friendly and relaxed environment. Depending on the availability of space, parents of Grade R applicants will also be invited to an interview and an appointment for your daughter to interact with one of our teachers will be made for the same time.

STEP 5: PLACEMENTS
All applicants will be informed via email if they have been successful in obtaining a place at the school.

2024 DAY SCHOLAR FEES PER PUPIL

Grade	Tuition Fee – per year	Tuition Fee – per month	Payment Period
RR	R52 270	R5 227	10 months (Jan – Oct)
R	R60 510	R6 051	10 months (Jan – Oct)

There is no charge for after care, which is available daily during the term from after school until 17h00 (thereafter R50 per 15 minutes).

Click here for more information on School Fees.

1. Should we rather attend a tour of the school or wait for an Open Morning?

By attending an Open Morning, you will have the benefit of experiencing the whole school in action. If you are not able to attend, the Marketing Department can arrange an individual visit that will suit your requirements.

2. How far in advance do we need to apply for Grade RR or Grade R?

St John’s D.S.G. does not work on a first-come-first-served basis. We accept applications throughout the year and prospective families are welcome to apply several years in advance for their ideal grade of entry, although this does not guarantee a space at the school. The deadline for applications for Grade RR is early March the year before entry. Grade R applications are space dependent.

3. How does the admissions process work?

For Grade RR entry, the application process will only commence in February the year before entry. Parents are invited to an interview with our Junior School Headmistress whilst one of our teachers spends time getting to know your daughter in a friendly and relaxed environment. Depending on the availability of space, parents of Grade R applicants will be invited to an interview with our Junior School Headmistress and an appointment for your daughter to interact with one of our teachers will be made for the same time.

4. What does the interview and meeting with the teachers entail?

The interview with our Headmistress is really just an opportunity for us to get to know you and your daughter through an informal chat. The interaction with the teachers is done without the parent present in a calm, fun and friendly environment. Some age appropriate activities may be given to put your daughter at ease.

5. When will we know if our application has been successful?

All Grade RR applicants will be informed via email in March the year before entry if they have been successful in obtaining a place at the school. For Grade R applicants, the school will be in contact a couple weeks after the interview and assessment.

6. How many classes are there per grade?

St John’s D.S.G. only has one Eaglets class per grade. The Grade RR and R classes interact daily during periods of free play.

7. What time does school start and finish?

The girls need to be at school by 07h20. Their school day finishes at 12h20.

8. Are the Eaglets provided with a snack or lunch at school?

The Eaglets are not provided a snack or lunch by the school. Parents need to pack a snack on a daily basis and lunch if your daughter is staying for Aftercare.

9. Is Aftercare available?

Yes, Eaglets are able to attend Aftercare if both parents work. However, Grade RRs are not able to attend Aftercare during the first week of the school year. This is to allow them to settle and get accustomed to their class routine first. There is currently no extra cost for this service.

10. Do the Eaglets play sport?

Both Grade R and Grade RR girls have swimming and ball skills lessons during the school day. In Grade R, the girls start our official sporting programme, Buddy Sport. The main focus being the acquisition of ball skills and learning how to play as part of a team.

11. Is Music offered for the Eaglets?

Class Music is offered from Grade RR to Grade 7 in the Junior School. Girls attend Class Music lessons once a week as part of the academic programme.

12. Can the Eaglets attend Individual Music Tuition?

Individual Music Tuition in a variety of musical instruments is offered from Grade 2 upwards. There is a group piano class available in Grade R and 1 which introduces our younger girls to basic concepts in music and is a good starting point to gauge their interest.

13. What extra-mural lessons are offered at the school?

Girls have the option of signing up for Ballet lessons with Lisa Jennings School of Dance as well as private Swimming lessons with Carol’s Learn to Swim and Tennis lessons with Karl VF Tennis. Please note these extras are not included in the school fees.

14. Does the Junior School offer financial assistance?

Unfortunately, the Junior School does not offer financial assistance.

15. Does the school offer a discount for siblings?

Yes, the school does offer a discount for siblings. Where two or more sisters attend the school at the same time, there is a rebate of 9% of the tuition fee for the second and any subsequent sister, provided that the family do not receive any other form of fee discount or financial assistance.