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Speed Stacks
Speed stacks took off in a big way at Domino this term. The craze started in the Intermediate Phase and is slowly spreading. Watch this space for future in-school competitions and who knows where we might end?
Term 1 Cricket Fixtures
DSS took part in a few matches in term 1. Click on the link below to see the action and results.
FET Phase Parents’ Evening
Parents of the FET learners were invited to an evening at school on 4 March. The parents were addressed on a number of important issues that pertain to their children’s education and well-being. They were invited to chat to the teachers as well as look through their children’s books.
Senior Phase Times Tables Intervention
In the first term we ran a times table intervention program on Fridays for the last month of the term for the senior phase learners. The learners had to spend a minimum of one hour per week practicing their times tables, using a computer program. After this, each learner was tested individually, using an electronic test which required learners to give each answer in under 5 seconds. 39 learners scored 95% or higher on this test. These learners participated in the verbal round, held in the last week of school, from which three winners were identified. These were: Micaela Joosten (3rd), Estelle Pretorius (2nd) and Benjamin Hlongwane (1st).
Electives
Electives were offered as part of the extramural activities programme this term. These activities involve learning basic life skills which do not form part of the official school curriculum such as flower arranging, car washing, personal hygiene, basic vehicle maintenance to name but a few. Learners signed up for their choices and attended the classes from 3-4pm.
Prefects Course
The Prefects attended a leadership course held in the beautiful Babanango Valley at the end of Term 1. They gained much experience in leadership and team work skills. They slept in tents in the great outdoors. It wasn’t only the outdoors that was great but the food was delicious and views – spectacular.
Potholers
DSS is in the very wet summer region of KZN. Summer = rain = muddy roads = potholes. Potholers are learners who are elected to fill the potholes that are an inevitable part of summer at school. In addition to performing a service to the school, these boys are also learning that work does not only involve the muscles that push pens but also those that push wheelbarrows.
Miriam Cain
On 23 March, Ms Miriam Cain addressed to FET Phase regarding issues such as abortion, pregnancy, and adoption from the Christian perspective. Ms Cain is a member of a child-care centre called Abba House and she was able to give extensive factual information regarding her work, her encounters with and research into the above issues.
DSS Bridge Building
On Wednesday 24 February we held our DSS Bridge Building competition. 16 teams participated. Each team built a bridge from drinking straws and pins.
Those who attended the competition know that there was a query about one of the bridges. A rematch has since happened. The affected team has built and tested another bridge since that time.