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
Cedar International Academy partnered with Grade 8 learners for an exciting rocket-building challenge. Over three workshops, students transformed sparkling water bottles into creative rockets and learned the basics of launching. On 21 October, launch day brought huge excitement as rockets soared skyward, with the winning rocket reaching 115 metres. The event left learners inspired and … Read more
On 15 and 16 October, Toothie the beaver dentist visited FP and PP learners to teach about oral health. Through fun activities, children learned that a clean mouth supports overall health, practiced proper brushing techniques, explored how drinks affect teeth, and made healthy snacks. They also created tooth containers and received toothbrushes and toothpaste, leaving … Read more
In late September, the pre-primary class explored different jobs. The highlight was a dress-up day where learners came dressed as their future professions. To conclude the theme, they enjoyed an outing to the CoffeeShoppe, toured the shop, and had a tasty breaktime treat.
The Grade 9 outing on 22 September offered learners an enriching experience beyond the classroom. Starting early, they visited the Durban Sugar Terminal to learn about sugar production and see its massive storage silos. At the Durban Holocaust & Genocide Centre, a guided tour fostered historical understanding and moral reflection, promoting empathy and respect for … Read more
The Grade 3 class drove through the beautiful Tugela Valley on 19 September for their day at Maqhogo Mission where they were welcomed with snacks and drinks after which they were introduced to the history of the mission and the remarkable story of how Baba Mfundisi began the work there. Mr Witthöft took the children … Read more
The U13 hockey girls played in the 8-a-side hockey festival on astro turf at Curro on 6 September. RESULTSDSS 0:0 EdenDSS 1:1 ReddamDSS 1:0 DarnallDSS 2:0 HamptonDSS 1:0 GelofteDSS 0:0 Curro These results earned the team a place in the final which they played against Curro. It was a close call and they lost the … Read more
The first week of September marks South Africa’s Arbor Week. The assembly on 4 September, highlighted God’s incredible design of plants and their amazing life-sustaining process of photosynthesis. A snapshot of the history behind the 2025 Trees of the Year was shared, along with some fascinating stories that brought their significance to life.
No first day of any season is celebrated at DSS, except the first day of spring. We always celebrate in style with hats in full bloom and put a spring in our step with tasty treats.
A Sebenzela Umdali course on baking skills was presented 23 August by Lisa Engelbrecht. The baking ingredients came together in a lovely dough which was baked into a crispy, farm bread loaf. Fluffy batter became a deliciously spongy cake. With some icing and a decoration of sprinkles and chocolate shavings, the cakes were soon turned … Read more