REGIONAL BRIDGE BUILDING

3 DSS teams participated with 24 other teams in the Regional Bridge Building competition at St Charles College on 21 June. RESULTS5th Andrew & Pieter Greyling, Keegan Witthoft. Their bridge carried 40kg.2nd Adriana Popescu, Kim Stegen & Eva Vulyk. Their bridge carried 60kg.1st Tom & Liam Joubert, Noah Vogel. Their bridge carried 132kg. The first … Read more

KZNCSSA X-COUNTRY

The 4 regional teams, Northern Coastals, North Durban, Northern Natal and South Durban converged onto the sports ground at DSS to select the KZNCSSA x-country team. 21 June was a glorious day with perfect running conditions in a beautiful setting, wonderful supporters, delicious food and cold aQuelle. What more could you ask for? DSS athletes … Read more

GOLDEN YEARS MORNING TEA

There is always a first time for everything and this was a wonderful first for the junior learners on 16 June. It was the first time the learners planned an event, created the décor, invited the guests, laid the tables, baked the sweets, served the tea, presented the program and handed out gifts, making our … Read more

MEET & GREET

On June 10, parents were welcomed to the junior school for the Meet & Greet event—a valuable opportunity to engage with teachers and explore the learners’ work. This time, the Grade 6 learners played an important role by guiding parents to the different venues and serving refreshments. The Foundation Phase learners proudly showcased their books … Read more

HISTORY COMES ALIVE

On 3 June the Grade 6 learners took a trip to the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, a place filled with fascinating cultural and scientific exhibits. Their history lessons came to life as they viewed a bust of Vasco da Gama, stepped onto a replica ship’s deck, and explored a dramatic shipwreck display. They also learned about Mapungubwe, … Read more

SPAR UMVOTI & OTHUKELA HOCKEY CHALLENGE

The 1st team hockey girls participated in the Umvoti & Othukela leg of the KZN SPAR tournament held at Ladysmith High on 24 May. RESULTSDSS 1-0 Greytown HighDSS 1-0 WKSDSS 3-0 EstcourtDSS 2-0 HamiltonDSS 1-0 Ladysmith High FinalDSS 0-1 WKS Wartburg head to the finals to meet the nine other regional champions. Eight teams have … Read more

SACSSA 6-A-SIDE SOCCER

The 1st soccer team won the KZNCSSA soccer tournament on 9 May and qualified to compete at national level on 24 May. The competition at this level was challenging but the boys managed to play as a team and eventually win the competition after taking the finals to penalties. RESULTSDSS 1-0 The King’s School Robin … Read more

MIDLANDS HOCKEY CHALLENGE

The 1st and 2nd hockey teams played against Pmb Girls High in Pmb on 22 May. 2ND TEAM RESULTSDSS 0-7 GHS 1ST TEAM RESULTSDSS 1-2 GHS

BONLE NETBALL TOURNAMENT

Bonle Dairy hosted a local netball tournament on 17 May on the DSS sports field. The u13 team reached the semifinals where they were knocked out by Ocheni. DSS girls came 3rd. RESULTSDSS 12-3 KranskopDSS 7-11 OcheniDSS 11-7 Bonginkosi Semi finalsDSS 7-9 Ocheni

SACSSA NETBALL TOURNAMENT

DSS participated in the SACCSA netball tournament in Randburg on 17 May. Our opening match was a thrilling encounter against the host school, The King’s School, Robin Hill, where we narrowly lost 7–8. The team bounced back in the next match, correcting earlier mistakes to secure a 15–8 win over Eagles. In our third group … Read more