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Celebrating 55 years of world-class education

he Brescia House School ‘family’ extends to country and has developed an outstanding
the Ursuline network of schools across the Brescia House reputation for the development of girls who,
Tworld. The schools, all bearing the same benefiting from a well-rounded and balanced
Serviam emblem, interact closely and host School, a leading education, are able to access places at
pupils in exchange programmes globally. Catholic day school for top universities and to make a meaningful
At the top of the Serviam badge is a field contribution to society in many fields
of seven stars representing the Little Bear girls, provides academic, of endeavour.
constellation, Ursa Minor. Ursa Minor
contains one of the most important stars sporting and cultural Brescia House School is a proudly
in the heavens, Polaris, commonly known excellence within a nurturing innovative school, preparing girls for the
as the North Star. This star, found at the complex world through which they will be
end of the very long tail of the Little Bear, environment, where girls required to manoeuvre. The students
is the star by which ancient travellers would feel they are part of embrace mobile and cloud technology daily
find their direction. It is hoped that all who to better prepare themselves for future
wear this badge will be outstanding in their a family. success in the workplace. The introduction of
leadership and guidance of others. No matter laptops to all students in Grades 4 to 12 ensures
where in the world the girls may one day find that the students are well-equipped with 21 st
themselves, when they see the cross with the seven Century skills. In addition to this, Brescia House
stars, they know they are home. School has been identified by Microsoft as a Showcase
School since 2013 and almost all Brescia House School teachers
The school first opened its doors on 26 January, 1966. With just are currently recognised as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts.
over 100 pupils on the roll, classes ranged from Grade 0 to
Standard 3 (Grade 5). The official opening of the school took place The girls also excel in swimming, diving, tennis, netball and
on 16 April, 1966, with Bishop Boyle presiding. In attendance was hockey, and there is an accomplished equestrian team.
the school’s Foundress: Mother Xavier Rowntree. Mother Xavier Co-curricular activities vary from drama and debating to marimba
saw the school as a centre of education, where opportunities for bands, choirs and ensembles.
enterprise, initiative and personal and social responsibility would
be provided, and where true Christian principles would be However, underpinning all the school has to offer the girls in terms of
inculcated. These are the objectives cherished by all who have academic skills, technological competence, and sporting prowess, is
taught at Brescia House School. the unwavering Catholic Ursuline ethos. The power of this attitude
informs every facet of school life, and is evident in the calm,
In 1970, the first group of girls matriculated from Brescia House empathetic atmosphere on the campus. It is seen in the way the girls
School. There were nine girls in total. Today, with an enrolment of interact with each other and with the staff, and provides both a
over 880 learners, it is one of the leading girls' schools in the yardstick and a comforting safety net for developing character.

Brescia House School – guiding the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s leaders.

Brescia House School’s Grade 8 2022 Diagnostic and Scholarship Assessments will take place on
Saturday, 6 March 2021 from 08:00 – 12:00. To register, email admissions@brescia.co.za