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. The school has a student body of around 1100 girls. St Andrew's has been voted as Best English High School, Best Private School for Girls and Best Nursery School by the public in the popular newspaper ''

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'' "Your Choice 2008" Poll.

History

St Andrew's School for Girls was founded in 1902 by two young Scottish women, Jean Fletcher and Jessie Johnson. Initially St Andrew's was situated in Hospital Hill in an area now called Houghton. The two Scottish women later bought Bedford Court, a large farm previously owned by a mining mogul of his time - Sir George Farrar. The house which is situated on Bedford Farm was designed by

Sir Herbert Baker Sir Herbert Baker (9 June 1862 – 4 February 1946) was an English architect remembered as the dominant force in South African architecture for two decades, and a major designer of some of New Delhi's most notable government structures. He wa ...

and still stands today as a heritage building. The school motto, ''Per Angusta Ad Augusta'', has the meaning 'Through trials and tribulations to glory'. The school philosophy is "Skilled for Life".

Academics

St Andrew's pupils write the Independent Examinations Board exams each year and pupils consistently achieve excellent results. The majority of students continue with tertiary education in South Africa or abroad. St Andrew’s strength lies in its staff/pupil ratio, with classes rarely exceeding 27 girls.

Sport

The school sporting facilities include * Athletics: Grass track * Diving: diving well is part of the Aquatic Centre * Hockey: Water-based Astroturf with lights * Netball: 10 courts with lights * Swimming: Aquatic Centre features an indoor 25m 10 lane pool and an indoor learn-to-swim pool * Squash: 4 courts * Tennis: 9 courts * Rowing: Train at Victoria Lake Club and row at Roodeplaat Dam * Equestrian: Girls ride at their own stables. * Golf: Girls play at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club St Andrew's has produced numerous national and provincial sportswomen.

Environmental responsibility

Eco School is an international programme that operates in over 40 countries worldwide. The programme is about improving environmental management at the school, as well as learning, and interaction with the broader community who share our environment is developed. Eco-Schools South Africa has specific criteria that schools need to meet within at least five years. Progress in the areas of curriculum, action and community is reviewed annually and successful schools are awarded a flag or certificate to mark their school’s eco-school status in the five-year award system. St Andrew’s joined the programme in 2006 and currently hold a Green Flag, platinum certificate (the highest level) and the International Flag.

Notable alumnae

Sheila Kohler Sheila Kohler (born 13 November 1941) is a South African author now living in the United States and the author of ten novels (including '' Cracks'' which was adapted into a 2009 film of the same name), and three short story collections. Her writi ...

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Nthati Moshesh Nthati Moshesh (born 28 August 1969) is a South African actress. She was nominated as Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2016. Career Speaking to ENCA on her film and television preferences, she explained tha ...

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Cathy O'Dowd Cathy O'Dowd (born 1968) is a South African rock climber, mountaineer, author and motivational speaker. She was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from both the south and the north sides on 25 May 1996 and 29 May 1999, respective ...

, rock climber, mountaineer, author and motivational speaker

External links

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