The school level competition was held on 2 May at DSS. The competing bridges were generally well designed and constructed. Ludwig McGill, Oswald McGill and Tim Walz took third position. Their bridge carried a load of 244.5kg and their final score was 351 points. This score includes other facets of the bridge such as aesthetics … Read more
The junior netball and soccer teams competed in the KZNCSSA Jnr Winter Sport competition on 29, 30 April at Redwood College. U11 NETBALL RESULTSDSS vs John Wesley Eshowe (JWE) lost 1-4DSS vs Redwood College, La Lucia (RCLL) lost 1-5DSS vs His Church drew 1-1DSS vs Glenwood Christian School (RCCS) won 4-2 Semi-finalsDSS vs RCLL won … Read more
Teeth were the focus on the oral hygiene day in the Foundation Phase on 28 April. Germs, plaque, correct brushing and of course, correct eating and drinking were under the spotlight. The learners made a large tooth container to store the brand-new toothbrush and toothpaste they each received. We love smiles at DSS…we love healthy … Read more
1st and 2nd Netball teams played against Hermannsburg on 26 April. 2nd Netball vs Hmb. DSS won 6-51st Netball vs Hmb. DSS won 10-6
DSS competed in the KZNCSSA Senior Winter Sport competition that took place on 22, 23 April at Redwood College. U15 NETBALL DSS vs John Wesley Kosi Bay (JWKB)Won 6-4DSS vs His Church School (HCS)Won 17-1 DSS vs Rock of Christ (RCCS)Won 10-1 DSS vs Redwood College (RCLL)Won 13-9 Semi-FinalDSS vs John Wesley Kosi Bay (JWKB)Lost … Read more
Award assembly took place at the close of the term. This was a welcome return to the ‘normal school programme before COVID’. The head prefects, Conrad van Hasselt and Khulekani Mzolo managed the assembly program. The Bible reading was done in English and German from Matthew 26:37-46. The whole school sang the beautiful song Gethsemane … Read more
On 19 March, 2 Mini Cricket teams participated in the KZNCSSA Mini Cricket Festival at Redwood College in Durban. The teams participated in the 9–10-year-old age groups and each team played 2 matches. Team 1 scoresDSS vs Impact Christian Academy. Impact 26 runs, lost 4 wickets. DSS 48 runs, lost 5 wickets. DSS vs Kingsword … Read more
17 March DSS U13 played against Darnall U13 @ Darnall. 20 overs.DSS 114 runs for 6 wickets. Darnall 119 runs for 4 wickets.
Hockey and Netball 1st teams participated in a preseason tournament hosted by Wartburg High School on 12 March. NETBALLDSS vs Grace College won 5-2 DSS vs Carter High lost 4-1 DSS vs Pietermaritzburg High lost 14-1 DSS vs Maritzburg Christian School lost 9-4 DSS vs WKS lost 11-5 HOCKEY DSS vs Kokstad lost 1-0 DSS … Read more
Book Character Day, 4 March, proved a great success in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases this year. Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus and the Thompson twins stood out in the kaleidoscope of characters. Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood also featured prominently, as did Robin Hood. Queens and fairies, bunnies and mice also made their … Read more