Leadership

Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary’s DSG: Meet Mrs Odelle Howard, Our Head of School As we celebrate Women’s Month, we proudly highlight the remarkable women who lead our school with passion and dedication.

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Celebrating Leadership: Alison Jennings on Leading with Purpose at St Mary's DSG As we commemorate Women's Month, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable women who are driving change and making an impact within our community.

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Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary's DSG: A Reflection on a Fulfilling Journey At St Mary's Diocesan School for Girls, the journey of one dedicated educator has been marked by fulfilment and outstanding achievements.

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Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary’s DSG: Honoring Nombulelo Jiyane, Director of Boarding In the history of St Mary’s DSG, Ms Lelo Jiyane will be counted amongst the most vibrant and enduring individuals who have significantly impacted the school.

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Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary’s DSG: A Spotlight on Our Foundation Phase Head, Mrs Tarryn Molver. As we celebrate Women's Month, we acknowledge remarkable women who lead with dedication, passion, and a commitment to excellence at St Mary’s DSG.

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Celebrating the Achievements of Mrs Louise Whitelaw at St Mary’s DSG Since joining St Mary’s DSG in 2011, Louise Whitelaw has brought passion, dedication, and innovation to her leadership roles in our Junior School. Her journey at St Mary’s DSG is signified by her impact on our girls and community.

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Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary’s DSG: Melinda du Toit – Director of Sport St Mary’s DSG Pretoria believes in the power of sports to develop resilient, disciplined, and well-rounded girls. Our Director of Sport, Melinda Vos du Toit, is one of the drivers of this philosophy.

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Celebrating 16 Years of Excellence: A Journey at St Mary’s DSG Reflecting on 16 years of dedicated service at St Mary’s DSG, one of our exceptional Geography teachers, Miss Jacqui Brown, has achieved remarkable milestones that have significantly shaped her career and the institution.

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Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary's DSG: Hildegard Joseph This Women’s Month, we are proud to celebrate one of our most inspiring leaders, Hildegard Joseph. As the Head of Intersen Phase and the driving force behind our Music and Drama department in the junior school, Hildegard’s contributions have deeply touched the lives of our girls and staff alike.

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Celebrating Women Leaders: Revd Alison Thabethe As part of our Women’s Month celebrations, St Mary’s DSG proudly honours the remarkable women who lead and inspire within our community. Among these incredible women is The Revd Alison Thabethe, who made history in May 2023 by becoming the first woman to be installed as Chaplain at our school.

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Celebrating Women’s Month: Gillian Wöcke, Head of Learning Support As the longest-serving academic staff member in the Junior School, Gillian Wöcke has played a significant role in shaping the educational journeys of many remarkable girls. She has nurtured and expanded the department, recognising and celebrating each girl's strengths in the community. Gillian has worked tirelessly to build confidence in her students, closely monitoring their progress and helping them realise their full potential.

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Celebrating Women Leaders at St Mary’s DSG: Seago Maapola, Head of Student Wellness Seago’s leadership at St Mary’s DSG is deeply grounded in empathy, integrity, and a commitment to holistic well-being. These core values are the foundation of every decision she makes and every action she takes within the school community. Seago prioritises students' and staff's physical, mental, and emotional health, striving to create an environment where everyone feels genuinely supported and valued.

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