The camp was an enjoyable and educational experience the Grade 10 boys. We got to know everyone on the team better. We were taught skills that will come in use later in life. We are thankful and we don’t think we will ever forget it. Rudi Combrink We hiked to our camping site where the … Read more
On 15 February the 1st team played a 35-over match against Treverton on home turf. DSS won the toss and opted to bat first. From the start of the game, it was clear that it would be a nail-biting experience. DSS scored 81 runs after 17.3 overs all out. Alex and Herman scored 19 and … Read more
The 3rd aQuelle Summer Series took place on 12 February at Msunduzi Stadium in Pmb. Representatives from 25 schools competed in a selection of field and track events. DSS males took 1st position and the females took 2nd position. TOP PERFORMERSKayla Witthoft G17 100m (809 XSA), 400m (868 XSA)Annelle Jaeger G17 400m (825 XSA)Kai Vermaak … Read more
A Sebenzela Umdali course on email and business writing was presented on 11 February by Andrea Engelbrecht. The Grade 12 learners attended the 80-minute business writing course that presented the basic guidelines for professional email writing.
On 8 February the 1st netball team played a pre-season friendly against Greytown High. It was a cracker of a game with both sides putting up a fight from the beginning. DSS narrowly led the first two quarters. However, the third quarter belonged to GHS. DSS delivered a comeback for the books in the final … Read more
According to carnegielearning.com reading aloud has several advantages: It builds vocabulary, it improves comprehension & active listening, it reduces stress, it strengthens fluency and can improve working memory. At DSS, reading aloud is encouraged. World Reading Aloud day on 5 February saw the Intermediate Phase learners reading aloud to the Foundation Phase learners. A profitable … Read more
The 2nd aQuelle Summer Series took place on 5 February at Msunduzi Stadium in Pmb. Representatives from 28 schools competed in a selection of field and track events. DSS males took 1st position with 283 points and the females took 2nd position with 279 points. TOP PERFORMERSKayla Witthoft G17 200m (853 XSA)Annelle Jaeger G17 200m … Read more
A Sebenzela Umdali course on the ABCs of flower arranging was presented on 4 February by Miriam Jaeger. The two warm, sunny afternoons drew people from far and near for the flower arranging course. Participants explored different arrangement forms using only greenery, as well as experimenting with various vases and pots. Beautiful arrangements were taken … Read more
Fitness week means five days at school focused on physical, mental and spiritual fitness. The principal paid special attention to the heart aspect of fitness in Monday’s assembly on 27 January. Daily Bible reading, daily prayer and a pure conscience keeps learners spiritually fit and ready to face the challenges of school life. Dr Jaegle, … Read more
The first of the aQuelle Summer Series of 5 took place on 29 January at Msunduzi Stadium in Pmb. Representatives from 29 schools competed in a number of field and track events. DSS males and females took 2nd position, scoring 134 points and 139 points respectively. TOP PERFORMERSKayla Witthoft G17 100m & 400m Annelle Jaeger … Read more