Teeth were the focus on the oral hygiene day in the Foundation Phase on 28 April. Germs, plaque, correct brushing and of course, correct eating and drinking were under the spotlight. The learners made a large tooth container to store the brand-new toothbrush and toothpaste they each received. We love smiles at DSS…we love healthy … Read more
1st and 2nd Netball teams played against Hermannsburg on 26 April. 2nd Netball vs Hmb. DSS won 6-51st Netball vs Hmb. DSS won 10-6
DSS competed in the KZNCSSA Senior Winter Sport competition that took place on 22, 23 April at Redwood College. U15 NETBALL DSS vs John Wesley Kosi Bay (JWKB)Won 6-4DSS vs His Church School (HCS)Won 17-1 DSS vs Rock of Christ (RCCS)Won 10-1 DSS vs Redwood College (RCLL)Won 13-9 Semi-FinalDSS vs John Wesley Kosi Bay (JWKB)Lost … Read more
Award assembly took place at the close of the term. This was a welcome return to the ‘normal school programme before COVID’. The head prefects, Conrad van Hasselt and Khulekani Mzolo managed the assembly program. The Bible reading was done in English and German from Matthew 26:37-46. The whole school sang the beautiful song Gethsemane … Read more
On 19 March, 2 Mini Cricket teams participated in the KZNCSSA Mini Cricket Festival at Redwood College in Durban. The teams participated in the 9–10-year-old age groups and each team played 2 matches. Team 1 scoresDSS vs Impact Christian Academy. Impact 26 runs, lost 4 wickets. DSS 48 runs, lost 5 wickets. DSS vs Kingsword … Read more
Book Character Day, 4 March, proved a great success in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases this year. Tintin, Captain Haddock, Professor Calculus and the Thompson twins stood out in the kaleidoscope of characters. Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood also featured prominently, as did Robin Hood. Queens and fairies, bunnies and mice also made their … Read more
The Christmas Market, 4 December, was a highlight on the calendar. Weeks of preparation resulted in a happy, busy, tasty, fun event…despite the heavy downpours towards the end of the day. The music was there, the musicians were there, samoosas and vetkoek were there, burgers and chips were there, aQuellé was there, sleigh rides were … Read more
Due to COVID regulations, two final award ceremonies were held: Pre-primary & Foundation Phase Award Ceremony on 26 November and Prize Giving for Intermediate, Senior & FET Phases on 30 November. Pre-Primary & Foundation Phase Award Ceremony saw the graduation of the Grade R learners from Pre-primary to Junior school. The Pre-primary learners sang a … Read more
