The learners who achieved above 80% for the DSS Science Expo qualified for the FFS Expo for Young Scientists. This Expo took place in Durban on 25 & 26 July. 17 learners with 9 projects participated. DSS achieved one 3rd Class, four 2nd Class and four 1st Class awards. In the first class section DSS achieved one bronze medal, two silver medals and one gold medal.
There are different ways of tackling a subject, but outdoor Mathematics?! The Grade 10 learners were applying Mathematical principles in the great outdoors which goes to say that teaching and learning can take place in almost any environment. {gallery}2013/Term3/Gr10Maths{/gallery}
The Grade 4 learners constructed small boxes as part of the Natural Science & Technology curriculum for the first half of the year. With their teacher, Mr Combrink, they deserve a round of applause.
DSS Junior Girls played hockey against the following schools at the New Hanover Hockey Festival on 8 June.
The Junior girls played hockey at the Duck Derby Hockey Tournament held at Wembley College on 1 June.
The Grade 10 boys’ adventure camp this year was closer to home and, to the relief of quite a few reluctant campers, we did not have to make the long walk of last year.
