Current
PRIZE GIVING
Prize Giving 2023 was a wonderful event where we were privileged to host one of our founding parents, Baba Dube and Mrs Dube as Guests of Honour. Mr Hlongwane welcomed the guests and soon the learners were singing and playing for the audience. Speeches were presented by Ms Newlands and Baba Dube. The much-anticipated sport, … Read more
PP & FP END OF YEAR FUNCTION
The end of year function for Gr RRR-3 is a less formal and rather charming event on the calendar. Program directors, Lila Joubert and Nonjabulo Khomo, ably handled the program. Joel Marloth and Abongwe Ngidi did the Bible reading in English and Sotho. The Gr R learners entertained the audience with ‘We’re going on a … Read more
DESIGNER COOKIES
Of all the traditions that make DSS tick, this one must create the sweetest memories. At the end of the year, learners get to design their own Christmas tree cookies which means layer as much icing, as many sweets, as many sprinkles, this time there were meringues too – on one Christmas tree. Design as … Read more
DIABETES DRIVE
It was blue on Tuesday, 14 November. The staff took part in the aQuelle national diabetes drive to raise awareness of this disease. The blue t-shirts shouted a clear message: Get tested. Choose water. Eat healthy. Get active. The coconut stretch demonstrated by the staff was a great, fun way to implement the ‘get active’ … Read more
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS MARKET
There’s nothing like a Christmas market to get you into the season and a country Christmas market adds a wholesome dimension – homemade cookies, authentic wood, handmade leather, healthy plants, genuine games and activities for kids – what more could you ask? The 2023 Christmas Market was the 4th market hosted by DSS and it … Read more
SACSSA CHESS
On 28 October, Destiny Academy, Gauteng, hosted a successful SACSSA Chess Tournament with 194 players competing for national rankings. RESULTSU19 mixed Tim Walz ranked 1st and Philip Walz 2ndU15 mixed Ludwig McGill ranked 1st
PETIT PIZZA
What a treat to go to school and make food! The petit pizza makers got into gear with their teacher and produced edible pizzas just like the ones from The Coffeeshoppe.
SACSSA TABLE TENNIS
On 21 October, Ermelo Christian School, hosted the SACSSA Table Tennis Championships. A team of 17 table tennis players from DSS qualified to compete for national positions. RESULTSGirls 11 Emma Joubert 2ndBoys 13 Liam Joubert 3rdGirls 15 Annelle Jaeger 1stBoys 15 Tom Joubert 1st, Rudi Combrink 3rdBoys 19 Ndumiso Magqabi 1st, Alexander Gideon 2nd, Philip … Read more
WILDLIFE WHIZZES
DSS hosted two wildlife competitions because a record number of 68 quizzers entered! The girls’ wildlife quiz took place on 19 October and the boys had theirs on the 24th. Both competitions were lively, fun and greatly enjoyed. The winning girls’ team achieved 80% of the total score which is a first for the wildlife … Read more