According to carnegielearning.com reading aloud has several advantages: It builds vocabulary, it improves comprehension & active listening, it reduces stress, it strengthens fluency and can improve working memory. At DSS, reading aloud is encouraged. World Reading Aloud day on 5 February saw the Intermediate Phase learners reading aloud to the Foundation Phase learners. A profitable … Read more
The 2nd aQuelle Summer Series took place on 5 February at Msunduzi Stadium in Pmb. Representatives from 28 schools competed in a selection of field and track events. DSS males took 1st position with 283 points and the females took 2nd position with 279 points. TOP PERFORMERSKayla Witthoft G17 200m (853 XSA)Annelle Jaeger G17 200m … Read more
Fitness week means five days at school focused on physical, mental and spiritual fitness. The principal paid special attention to the heart aspect of fitness in Monday’s assembly on 27 January. Daily Bible reading, daily prayer and a pure conscience keeps learners spiritually fit and ready to face the challenges of school life. Dr Jaegle, … Read more
The first of the aQuelle Summer Series of 5 took place on 29 January at Msunduzi Stadium in Pmb. Representatives from 29 schools competed in a number of field and track events. DSS males and females took 2nd position, scoring 134 points and 139 points respectively. TOP PERFORMERSKayla Witthoft G17 100m & 400m Annelle Jaeger … Read more
New starts are always fresh, vibrant and hopeful. It was no different at DSS this year. With 41 brand new faces in the first assembly and many new parents joining the Domino family, it was a special event.Mr Detlef Stegen introduced the theme for 2025 – Seek to Serve – and encouraged learners and their … Read more
Domino Servite School maintains its exemplary record of 100% matric pass rate in 2024, upholding its reputation for excellence. Out of a class of 31 candidates with 210 symbols, there were 66 distinctions. Joshua Combrink, Megan Engelbrecht and Adelle van der Walt each achieved a full complement of distinctions; Kaat Schobben and Michelle van Hasselt … Read more
The 2024 school year concluded with a wonderful prize-giving event that celebrated the top achievements of the year in Grade 4-12. Guest speaker, Mark Baker gave an inspiring address about hope and the transformative impact each of us can have in the world. The singing and music performances showcased the learners’ musical talents as well … Read more
The Year End Closing event on 22 November for the Pre-primary and Foundation phase was a happy affair. At this event we traditionally bid farewell to the Grade R learners. It is a joy to see their growth and development through their pre-primary years. Grade 3 girls, Dimakatso Mooka and Annabelle Teichrib ably managed in … Read more
Traditions make the world go round. At DSS there are some things we do every year – it’s just the way it is done…we always decorate Christmas lebkuchen to usher in the Christmas season. The learners each receive a plain brown tree which they decorate with as much icing and candy as possible and then … Read more
14 November is BLUE at DSS because aQuelle promotes diabetes awareness on that day. This year was bluer than ever! Emseni Farming and Bonle Dairy joined the awareness campaign to promote their healthy food products. Even though this day happened during the exams, I doubt it gave anyone the blues!