Phone
+27 33 386 8304Address
77 New England Road,
Growing Girls With Heart
Your daughter will grow up to be many things. Her early education needs to balance all the elements of who she is and who she will become: matters of the mind, body and spirit. We believe she can achieve anything and overcome any challenge – if she puts her heart into it.
In the St John’s D.S.G. Junior School, our incredible teachers are here to guide girls as they grow. Facts and figures are classroom classics, but character is
The Junior School offers one class per grade from Grade RRR to Grade 7 and benefits from great facilities and exceptional teaching. Grades RRR to R are affectionately known as the Eaglets. Our Junior School is a place where girls are nurtured and equipped with the correct tools to become happy, confident, kind and strong young women.
Individually and collectively,
our girls grow to become kind, courageous and well-rounded.
With a focus on educational excellence and the resilience to flourish, and unwavering mentorship and guidance to develop healthy habits and grow together – our special school offers a world of possibilities.
We 
taking care of ourselves.
From P.E. and playtime to life skills and lessons in discipline, balance lies at the heart of health. Our girls are well-equipped to achieve their best by putting wellness first. Healthy habits take root early.
“One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai
We kindness – to ourselves and others.
Emotional intelligence is empowering. Giving girls the gift of understanding emotions – their own and others – helps them change their lives (and the world). St John’s D.S.G. girls grow to become compassionate, aware, motivated and connected; of this we are exceedingly proud.
“If we are kind and polite, the world will be right.”
Paddington Bear
We our foundation in faith.
Spiritual education is the heart and soul of our school. At St John’s D.S.G., we aim to build a culture of trust, anchored in biblical truth, to foster a Christlike heart for well-being and outreach. Whatever is happening in the world, our girls are guided by God.
“God’s presence and promises are our hope, which anchors the soul, firm and secure.”
Hebrews 6:19
We the hard times for making us stronger.
When the going gets tough, the challenge teaches us important lessons. Within a safe environment, our girls are geared to approach every obstacle with equal parts grit and grace. Growth is an endless journey, and we pursue progress, not perfection.
“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best, to be honest, and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures, and have courage when things go wrong.”
The Little House On The Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder
We learning.
Our enriching, modern curriculum is taught in a way that ignites curiosity and grows confidence, critical thinking and courage. Our girls explore the magic of learning, reading, creating and exploring, guided by teachers who truly love what they do.
“The more that you read, the more things you’ll know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Dr Seuss
At St John’s D.S.G. Junior School, we connect foundations and futures. This includes every girl’s educational aptitude; her spiritual, physical and emotional well-being; her hopes, dreams and her boundless potential.
Every success is rooted in strong beginnings. These early years of education enrich your daughter with all the resources she needs to flourish in the future.
Our girls leave the Junior School with the tools and tenacity to thrive in Senior School, higher education and beyond.
Start your adventure with our
Junior School!
As St John’s D.S.G. is a small school, with only one class per grade in our Junior School, we encourage you to apply early.
77 New England Road, Scottsville,
Pietermaritzburg, KZN,
South Africa
Senior School:
info@stjohnsdsg.com
+27 33 386 8304
Junior School:
juniorschool@stjohnsdsg.com
+27 33 386 1500
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