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
Drug Awareness Day was part of the Health and Well-being program at school. A few hours of the high school day were spent with DFL, SAPS and CYPSA on 18 March. These organisations raised awareness of the types of drugs, their dangers and the physical effects of drug use. SAPS made it clear that once … Read more
Adventure camp was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Apart from a few unpleasant moments, I enjoyed every minute of it. It taught me many skills as well as valuable lessons. I can honestly say that I got to know myself and my classmates better.
What better way to bring books to life than dress up as your favourite book character and come to school? The pre-primary, foundation and intermediate phase learners did just that with great aplomb on 12 March. General de le Ray arrived, Tintin, Heidi, Little Miss Princess, Mary Poppins and CT Studd were all there, to … Read more
The u10 cricket team participated in the KZNCSSA mini cricket tournament at Hollywood Bets Kingsmead stadium on 9 March. They played two matches. They won 1 and lost 1. DSS first played Impact. DSS scored 80 runs for 1 wicket in 8 overs. Impact scored 8 runs for 6 wickets in 8 overs. DSS won … Read more
The 1st hockey and netball teams participated in the WKS festival on 9 March at Wartburg. RESULTS1st HockeyPlayed 4. Won 3. Lost 1 DSS 2:0 Maritzburg Christian CollegeDSS 4:0 Alexander HighDSS 0:0 Carter HighDSS 0:4 Kokstad College 1st NetballPlayed 2. Won 2. DSS 9:4 Waterfall CollegeDSS 5:2 Hermannsburg
The 2024 Bridge Building challenge took off at DSS on 6 March with 11 teams competing for the school title. The competition is always a tense affair with everyone anticipating the eventual and final break of each bridge. Tom Joubert, Sphelele Memela and Noah Vogel took the first prize with their bridge carrying a weight … Read more
DSS U10 played against Wartburg U10 at Wartburg on 4 March. Toss won by Wartburg and chose to bat. Wartburg scored 27 all out in 8 overs. Kyle Combrink took 4 wickets. DSS scored 28 runs for 3 wickets in 9 overs. DSS won by 7 wickets.
The u9 netball team participated in the Treverton netball festival on 2 March. They played 2 games which they won. RESULTSDSS 4:0 New HanoverDSS 3:0 Treverton
The 1st, u16 and u13 netball teams participated in the Greytown High netball festival on 2 March. U13 RESULTSU13 played 4 matches. Won 3. Lost 1.DSS 9:2 GreytownDSS 8:0 St DavidsDSS 5:3 KammalandDSS 2:6 Tholinhlanhla U16 RESULTSThe u16 team played 3 matches and won them all. This team was the team of the festival.DSS 9:6 … Read more