World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on March 20 to raise awareness about the conservation of sparrows and other common urban birds. These birds are often known as mossies in South Africa. Our country is home to five main sparrow species: Cape Sparrow (Mossie), the House Sparrow, the Southern Grey-headed Sparrow and the Yellow-throated Bush … Read more
DSS loves and definitely takes advantage of days like World Read Aloud Day on 4 February. This is an annual global campaign to celebrate the power of reading aloud, promoting literacy and sharing stories. Activities were held throughout the school to encourage reading. The Grade 11and 12 classes were treated to Mr Khwela’s excellent reading … Read more
DSS is a happy place. Look at these faces and they all tell the story that school days are happy days.
Can things be done better? Yes, they can. The staff signed up for the Cellphone Photography Masterclass with Sebenzela Umdali on 27 January. Martin Jaeger took the group through basic, practical ways to improve cellphone photographs. He introduced composition rules such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing and the use of negative space. … Read more
The first day of school is always something to look forward to. New grades, new classmates, new teachers, new books – a new start. The 2026 start happened on 14 January. Mr Detlef Stegen introduced the 2026 theme Be Kind. Be committed and what a special theme it is. Kindness and commitment make a winning … Read more
Maintaining its outstanding reputation, Domino Servite Class of 2025 has achieved a perfect 100% matric pass rate in the IEB examinations and 100% Bachelor Degree passes. Candidates: 23Pass rate: 100%Qualified for Bachelor Degree studies: 100%Distinctions: 52, an average of 2.26 distinctions per candidateCandidates achieved 3 or more distinctions: 873.9% of our candidates achieved 1 or … Read more
The annual Prize Giving Ceremony was held on 3 December in the KSB auditorium, where we celebrated the achievements of DSS learners in academics, co-curricular and sport. Confidence Dikgole, CEO of the Independent Examinations Board, was our Guest of Honour and what a privilege it was to host her. The event opened with a warm … Read more
Raising awareness about diabetes and the importance of healthy living is an important and ongoing aQuelle campaign. A team from aQuelle held a fun and informative school assembly on World Diabetes Day, 14 November. Diabetes factsOver 4.5 million South Africans live with diabetes, and 1 in 9 people already has the condition. Worryingly, more young … Read more
The build-up to the Country Christmas Market was intense, with setup and takedown in rain but lovely days in between. The festive atmosphere, capped by a spectacular fireworks display, made the market a memorable celebration of Christmas cheer. Visitors were welcome on 31 October and 1 November. The stalls did not disappoint. Timber and Tone, … Read more
On 24 and 25 October, DSS welcomed the world-renowned Austrian St. Florianer Sängerknaben during their South African tour. After a mission tour and a lively soccer match with DSS learners, the choir was hosted for supper before an unforgettable concert. The program featured classical pieces, Austrian folk songs, and special renditions of the South African … Read more