Taking the lead in a changing world
Clarendon Girls High School celebrates 121 years of excellence. It was known as East London Girls High School in 1903 and the name was changed to Clarendon in 1957, named after Lady Clarendon.
We focus on creative and innovative thinking, empathy, communication and social skills which enable girls to become valuable global citizens.
Clarendon prides itself on being a flagship school in the region and has a reputation as a Centre of Excellence.
The dynamic, pupil-centred environment is uniquely tailored towards individual girl’s needs. We endorse the importance of values in all aspects of life. Our core values are: Integrity, respect, hard work, responsibility, resilience, accountability, empathy.
The holistic development of our learners by providing sport, cultural, service and leadership opportunities aligns with our motto of Fac et Spera, work and hope.
Our sport, cultural, service and leadership opportunities are extensive and we encourage mass participation.
We offer a wide variety of social, individual and team sports:
- Chess
- Tennis
- Squash
- Netball
- Hockey
- Swimming
- Rowing
- Water Polo
- Athletics
- Cross country
- Power Walking
We encourage participation in sport at any level and supporting each other creating the Clarendon ‘sisterhood’.
We encourage our learners to think creatively, to harness the power of their imaginations and to embrace diversity through exploring visual and performing arts. Learners participate in a wide variety of cultural activities and community based projects:
- Debating
- Cultural society
- Let’s create
- Drama
- Music
- Public Speaking
- Photographic society
- SCA
- Interact
- Pet Pals
- Clarion
- Enviro Club
Our learners have access to state-of the art facilities in order to flourish. Clarendon boasts sporting facilities like the newly completed Harrison Aquatic Centre, two squash courts, six netball courts, eight tennis courts and an astroturf.
FAC ET SPERA
Work and hope
Website: www.clarendonschools.co.za
Official Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/ClarendonHighSchoolforGirls
Official Instagram Account: clarendonhigh_
CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: +27437224887
Fax: +27437225308
Email:[email protected]
Address: 1A Union Avenue, Selborne, EAST LONDON
