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
The 2024 school year concluded with a wonderful prize-giving event that celebrated the top achievements of the year in Grade 4-12. Guest speaker, Mark Baker gave an inspiring address about hope and the transformative impact each of us can have in the world. The singing and music performances showcased the learners’ musical talents as well … Read more
Traditions make the world go round. At DSS there are some things we do every year – it’s just the way it is done…we always decorate Christmas lebkuchen to usher in the Christmas season. The learners each receive a plain brown tree which they decorate with as much icing and candy as possible and then … Read more
14 November is BLUE at DSS because aQuelle promotes diabetes awareness on that day. This year was bluer than ever! Emseni Farming and Bonle Dairy joined the awareness campaign to promote their healthy food products. Even though this day happened during the exams, I doubt it gave anyone the blues!
The market was a true embodiment of a summer South African Christmas. We were blessed with absolutely wonderful weather which made the two market days enjoyable and successful. Good food, good company were there in abundance. Numerous new faces came to explore the market in the country and I doubt they were disappointed. Our regular … Read more
Term 3 closed with the final assembly on 18 September. The program showcased the musical talents of our learners. Luthando Buthelezi and Maelys Jaegle did the Bible reading in English and IsiZulu from Psalm 40 Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with … Read more
Spring never steals in unawares at DSS. It is always celebrated in style. This year was no exception.
The closing assembly for Term 1 took place on 20 March. Head prefects, Joshua Combrink and Kwanele Hlophe ably managed the program for the occasion. They warmly welcomed the parents and visitors. The scripture reading from Isaiah 53:6-10 was done in English and IsiZulu by matric learners, Mbalenhle Dube and Mabotse Mawila. The music and … Read more
