St. Cyprian's School, Cape Town
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Latin: Sapientiae timor domini initium
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom
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 St Cyprian's School
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| Gorge Road, Oranjezicht Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa |
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| Type | Private, Boarding |
| Established | 1871 |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Principal | Mrs Sue Redelinghuys |
| Exam board | WCED |
| Grades | 000 - 12 |
| Number of students | 900 girls |
| School color(s) | Blue, White & Gold |
| Website | www |
St Cyprian's School is an independent (private) school for girls, in Grades 000 to 12, in Oranjezicht, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.[1] Full or weekly boarding is available to high school students. It is situated on the lower slopes of Table Mountain and has a scenic view. The school is also a member of the G20 Schools Group.
History
It was founded in 1871 by the Rt Revd Robert Gray (bishop of Cape Town) and has an Anglican foundation. The school practises its Anglican religion by having regular Eucharists, and weekly chapel services. St Cyprian's girls involve themselves in charity work around Cape Town.
Ethos
St Cyprian's School is a member of the 'Round Square' international community of schools. The school's vision is stated as
- We teach not for school but for life; we train not for time, but for eternity.[2]
Academics
Its students write the WCED exams. From 2016 the Grade 12s write the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Examinations.
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