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
A Sebenzela Umdali basic vehicle mechanics course on 8 November was presented by Cobus Pienaar. Jump starting cars and changing tyres kept the participants busy during the course. Suhaan Maharaj was upskilled on simple remedies for frequent car problems while on the road and basic vehicle checks before a journey which ensure that a car … Read more
The second and last table tennis competition for the year was the SACSSA table tennis championships in Alberton on 1 November. 96 players from various provinces took part. A team of 4 players from DSS returned home with three medals. Liam Joubert and Joel Vogel faced each other in the 3rd place match. Liam secured … 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
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