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The first day of Term 2 was rainy but the many smiles made the first day of the term much brighter.

Closing assembly at the end of Term 1 always has an Easter flavour and this year was no different. Head prefect, Alexander Gideon and Mduduzi Hlongwa handled the assembly program with ease. The Bible reading from John 17:1-11 was done by matric learners, Ioan-Stefan Vilciu in Romanian and Caleb Schmunk in IsiZulu. The songs sung … Read more

World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March commemorates the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch astounded the scientific community by announcing that he had discovered the cause of tuberculosis, the TB bacillus. At that time, TB was the cause of death for 1 out of 7 people. Koch’s discovery opened the way toward diagnosing and … Read more

20-26 March National Water Week campaign is aimed at educating the public about their responsibility in water conservation initiatives, raising awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources. 22 March World Water Day. 2025 theme is Glacier Preservation. On 21 March, teachers from the Science and Geography departments emphasised to the … Read more

A Sebenzela Umdali course on email and business writing was presented on 11 February by Andrea Engelbrecht. The Grade 12 learners attended the 80-minute business writing course that presented the basic guidelines for professional email writing.

According to carnegielearning.com reading aloud has several advantages: It builds vocabulary, it improves comprehension & active listening, it reduces stress, it strengthens fluency and can improve working memory. At DSS, reading aloud is encouraged. World Reading Aloud day on 5 February saw the Intermediate Phase learners reading aloud to the Foundation Phase learners. A profitable … Read more

A Sebenzela Umdali course on the ABCs of flower arranging was presented on 4 February by Miriam Jaeger. The two warm, sunny afternoons drew people from far and near for the flower arranging course. Participants explored different arrangement forms using only greenery, as well as experimenting with various vases and pots. Beautiful arrangements were taken … Read more

Fitness week means five days at school focused on physical, mental and spiritual fitness. The principal paid special attention to the heart aspect of fitness in Monday’s assembly on 27 January. Daily Bible reading, daily prayer and a pure conscience keeps learners spiritually fit and ready to face the challenges of school life. Dr Jaegle, … Read more

New starts are always fresh, vibrant and hopeful. It was no different at DSS this year. With 41 brand new faces in the first assembly and many new parents joining the Domino family, it was a special event.Mr Detlef Stegen introduced the theme for 2025 – Seek to Serve – and encouraged learners and their … Read more

A Sebenzela Umdali course on traditional African cuisine was presented on 12 January by Thobsile Ncayiyana. This course focused on cooking ‘dombolo and stew’ in the African way. The dough was kneaded and the stew flavoured to perfection with a special mixture of spices. Beginner and seasoned chefs enjoyed the experience and will be able … Read more