Term 1 was concluded at DSS with the quarterly Award Assembly held on 27 March. The assembly had an Easter flavour to it because Easter was just a day or two away. The proceedings were competently handled by Head Prefects, Linda Zondo and Anmarie Fouche. The Bible reading was presented by IP learners, Rina Geldenhuys and Hlengiwe Khumalo. We heard lovely singing items from the High school boys and the Foundation and Intermediate Phase learners.
On Friday 22 March, the Grade 9 class visited the Holocaust Centre in Durban. It was both busy and informative. Through photographs, DVD material and other exhibitions the learners could experience the Holocaust n very real way. Learners were involved in discussions and activities. In addition they were taught about modern genocides. The McDonalds stop … Read more
The Junior Hockey and Netball players attended a coaching clinic held in Greytown on 16,17 March. They players were put through their paces by the professional hockey and netball players who coached them. The coaches learned many new tactics and basic skills which they could apply on home ground during weekly practices.
DSS 1st Hockey and Netball teams took part on the Wartburg Hockey & Netball Festival held on 9 March at Wartburg Kirchdoff High School. The hockey girls played 4 tournament matches of which they lost 3 and won 1. The netball team played 3 matches and lost all 3. They gained much experience.
DSS u15/2nd Team played Cricket vs Wembley College. 23 February 2013. Away.Wembley scored 184 runs for 8 wickets in 30 overs.DSS scored 56 runs all out in 20 overs.
DSS played cricket vs Wembley College. 23 February. AwayWembley scored 261 runs for 5 wickets in 30 overs.DSS scored 135 runs all out.DSS lost by 126 runs.
As part of the educational program, the Intermediate Phase learners visited the Greytown Museum and the Weenen Game Park on 22 February. The Museum was the first stop where the learners could look at all the ‘olden day stuff’. It is divided into rooms such as The War Room, The Bedroom and various items related … Read more
Over twenty teams registered to participate in the 2013 Water Equilibrium. The first round consisted out of a quiz, where learners had to read a Case Study related to the competition and answer 8 multiple choice questions, based on the case study. All the teams that achieved a score of six out of eight or more then proceeded to the next stage.
Eight teams qualified to participate in the second round of the Water Equilibrium which took place on 18 February. The three top teams will compete in the regional competiton which will take place in Pmb on 20 April.
1st position: Bongiwe Nyembe, Zama Nyembe & Ntengo Memela
2nd position: Luke Allen, Johnny Pop & Janek Stegen
3rd position: Petrus Fourie, Caleb Thiem & David Nyide
DSS u13 cricket team played in the Umvoti 6-a-side cricket tournament on 15/16 February 2013.DSS lost against Winterton and Highbury and won against New Hanover.The match against Kings was interrupted by rain.Saturday was rained out.
DSS played Cricket vs Hermannsburg Deutsche Schule. 14 February 2013. Away.
20 overs a side match.
HMB scored 46 runs all out.
DSS scored 47 runs for 3 wickets.
DSS won by 7 wickets.