2016 annual magazine
For Ntokozo and Keletso
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THANK YOU catholic institute of education dame hilary cropper foundation deutsche bank dominican sisters of king william’s town epoch optima hannover re mike leeming ann lynch mahogany capital maono isasa m&e programme murray and roberts nedbank foundation rockwood private equity zenex foundation Your support empowers young people to reach their full potential through 21st-century education.
CONTENTS
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Letters from Leaders
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Progressive Education
25 Faith 39
Creative Expression
67 Sport
78 Family
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Awards and Prizes
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AS WE REFLECTED ON OUR HISTORY THIS YEAR, WE WERE REMINDED OF OUR NEED …. TO BE A COMMUNITY SERVING HUMANITY THAT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A JUST SOCIETY.
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e are living in a fractured society in which there appears to be a lack of values and a clearly defined and accepted set of morals. It would appear that anything goes, with the result that our youth are growing up in a very uncertain space in which they receive conflicting and contradictory messages. How gratifying it was then this year to celebrate 800 years of the Dominican Order, as it gave us time to pause, to reflect and to recognise those imperatives that drove this Order and equally allowed the establishment of Dominican Convent School. It enabled us as a Dominican family to reconnect with our mission and vision and to acknowledge those key principles of service, faith, truth and justice that have been shaped over centuries and, most importantly, still have significance and relevance today. At the Matric Academic Prize-giving this year I spoke about the need to stop focusing on the differences that exist between people but rather to focus on our shared humanity. This is a call to “see” the person rather than “the other” or “the different” and by so doing it creates a platform or a foundation on which to connect and engage. The tendency to focus on our differences creates potential division between people in which trust and respect is often the first casualty. The Dominican mission and vision statement reminds us that we are a values-based institution in which the Gospel values of truth, justice, peace, reconciliation, love, hope and joy are embedded in all that we do, and at the same time inform our decisions and actions.
It is not coincidence that these values are as relevant today as they were to St Dominic centuries ago. These values remain the cornerstone of our existence because they are the essential traits of our humanness. Sadly, they appear to have been relegated to the far reaches of society’s collective mind, as we chase other imperatives that have overshadowed those things that unite us in our humanity. And so as we reflected on our history this year we were reminded of our need, so clearly articulated by our founder, to be a community serving humanity that is dedicated to building a just society in which peace, reconciliation and service to others remain constants. It is not enough to simply prepare our young folk to write exams or to play in the team. It is our God-given responsibility as educators to prepare our students for a world that is conflicted, tension-filled and contradictory, a world which they can enter with confidence because they have been schooled in an environment that believes in our common humanity and strives above all else to honour this truth. St Dominic was a great teacher in that he gave us the rules for life as it were, rules which we ignore at our peril. May our common search for truth, peace and justice remain our shared vision and goal.
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ACTIVE CITIZENS A better future begins with education rooted in care for others and our world
IT IS MY HOPE THAT ALL LEARNERS APPRECIATE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY AND CARE FOR OTHERS BY BECOMING CITIZENS AND DEVELOP A CONCERN AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
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s the head of the Primary School, it is my purpose to educate the youth of Dominican by offering our learners a comprehensive education from Pre-Primary to Matric. We are a caring community where our learners are a priority and where values are respected and encouraged to coexist. In the Primary School my aim is to provide a challenging academic environment, emphasising learning as well as social and personal growth. The development of the school this past year has been significant and the future will build on foundations which have been established. With the introduction of 21st-century teaching, we will be reviewing our curriculum to ensure that it remains appropriate to the needs of our learners. The curriculum emphasises the acquisition of knowledge, skills, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for all learners attending our school. I believe that every learner is unique and special and that they have the ability to learn. It is my responsibility as head of the school to nurture and develop every learner to their maximum potential. It is my hope that all learners appreciate our diverse community and care for others by becoming citizens and develop a concern and respect for the environment. I believe we are a school that strives for excellence by preparing learners for learning beyond their school years and to assist them to become lifelong learners as well as helping them to be self-directed, realistic and responsible decision-makers in the future.
In the past few months there has been a lot of publicity about the demands of tertiary education and the protests that have caused so much damage. Tertiary education is the door to a successful future but it is important to remember that anything worth having, is worth working hard for. Nothing in life comes easily. We all need to have goals and we need to be prepared to put in the effort in order to reap the rewards. If we consider some of South Africa’s great leaders, in the academic, business and political spheres, we see people who set goals for themselves and worked hard to achieve those goals. We should be inspired by the words of Earl Nightingale, the American author, who said, “People with goals succeed because they know where they are going.” I strongly believe in the importance of educators and parents collaborating and communicating openly and frequently in assisting their children to set and achieve their goals. I look forward to seeing you and your children over the coming years.
dalene rostovsky Head, Primary School
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I WANT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US TO leave this school knowing that there is absolutely nothing enlightened about shrinking so others will not feel insecure around you. Our world currently has too many dreamers and not enough doers. Go out there, be great and believe that one day the dots will connect. The world is filled with pessimists, mediocrity and failure. Success has never been for those who deserve it. It’s for those that want it bad enough and work hard for it. The time we have spent predicting our future is over. We must now go forth to create our future.
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TOP ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT
LESEGO MOTSOANE DEPUTY HEAD BOY GRAHAM HOWARTH EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER DANZEL TSHUMA HEAD BOY (BOARDING) MUSA BUTHELEZI HEAD BOY BOTTOM ROW: LEFT TO RIGHT
NOMSA ZIKALALA DEPUTY HEAD GIRL ENTLE SABA HEAD GIRL (BOARDING) BOIPELO MONTOEDI HEAD GIRL
AT DOMINICAN WE ARE TAUGHT THAT WE CAN dream, believe and excel. We can only do these things if each of us is self-motivated, ambitious, and courageous. You must find your why — your purpose for existence. Your why is the reason you strive to achieve a particular goal. Your why is what keeps you motivated and focused on your goal. And your why is what gives you the power to determine the person you become. Find your why and begin to shape your life to what you desire it to be.
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Thinking School
Changing Mindset TEACHING OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME CRITICAL THINKERS WITH THE ABILITY TO COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND COMMUNICATE .‌ IS KEY TO OUR NEW LEARNING PHILOSOPHY.
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ominican Convent School learners in the past two years have achieved a 100% pass rate in Matric. Whilst proud of our results, the school hopes not only to ensure learners pass Matric, but also have the opportunity to enter higher education. Further, in a society where the unemployment rate of young people is more than 50%, it is the mission of the school for learners to develop and master critical-thinking skills in order to have the best opportunities. Our goal at Dominican Convent School is to ensure that not only do learners meet the requirements of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB), but that they are also equipped with the skills essential to living and contributing to the 21st century.
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In 2016, all staff have placed emphasis on developing these critical-thinking skills. In the PrePrimary, Foundation Phase and Primary School, learners have been introduced to the Six Thinking dominican convent school magazine
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Hats. This tool helps learners to understand information on a deep level and from multiple perspectives, sophisticating their understanding of school work, as well as the world around them. The High School have focused on the Habits of Mind, a concept where learners need to master 16 different skills in order to be successful citizens. Staff are providing various opportunities for learners to engage and practise these skills. The Habits of Mind are appearing now on assessments and homework in specific subject areas, in order to inform learners of the skills being tested, helping them to be focused in how to achieve high results. Already, staff are seeing improvement in multiple subject areas, particularly in the learners’ ability to critically engage with new information. Critical thinking will continue to play an important role in 2017 as Dominican Convent School strives for better results and increasing the skill set of learners. With more staff collaboration occurring across the Primary and High schools, as well as time being set aside in home room for critical thinking, learners will no doubt benefit from the changes occurring in the school.
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n 2016, Dominican embarked on a journey to boost learners’ abilities to think critically, and solve complex problems using the Thinking Schools approach. In partnership with Thinking Schools South Africa (TSSA) educators, our learners will be exposed to methods that will improve their ability to think critically over time.
Already learners are being exposed to these new techniques in the classroom. In Life Science, Grade 12 learners had to design an experiment that could be performed by a group of learners who had never conducted the experiment before. The new approach stymied some learners who were used to passively following a set of practical experiment instructions. The learners walked away with a greater understanding of the importance of methodology and apparatus in experiments.
CREATING OUR OWN EXPERIMENT COMPELLED US TO THINK MORE INNOVATIVELY. WE BEGAN TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY REQUIRED IN CONDUCTING EXPERIMENTS. BUNGCWETHI HLONGWANE, 12V
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Thinking School
Thinking Day MY HEAD ACTUALLY HURTS FROM ALL OF THIS THINKING. GRADE 10 LEARNER
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n a society where more than 50% of young people seeking work are unemployed, Thinking Days help learners to be better prepared for the world of work. They learn to work with people of other ages and backgrounds, they learn that the real world often lacks clear-cut solutions, and they learn the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information under pressure. Through the opportunities provided to learners, they will no doubt be better equipped with the skills to solve these and other complex issues, enabling them to positively contribute to South African society.
At the end of Term 2, Dominican Convent High School held its inaugural Critical Thinking Day, where all high school learners had the opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills, as they tried to solve South Africa’s water crisis. Learners were split into “country” groups of mixed ages and had to complete different tasks using skills and knowledge from a variety of subjects. The end goal was to create a 15-year plan that would provide South Africa with enough water for agriculture, mining, power production and home use.
WATER CRISIS
After six hours of work, one Grade 10 learner remarked, “My head actually hurts from all of this thinking.”
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INEQUALITY In October, another
Thinking Day was held in which learners focused on solving inequality in South Africa. Learners had to work interdependently across age groups on tasks that were designed to understand issues of inequality that currently exist in South Africa, as well as provide solutions. Learners, like Thuto from Grade 9, came to the realisation that “there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in this country in regards to achieving equality�.
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21st-century Skills
Making e-Books
I WAS WEARING MY FEELINGS HAT. I WAS SO EXCITED AND SURPRISED THAT WE COULD DO THIS. OMPHILE, 1A
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Primary School teachers have been taking part in iPad training every Friday afternoon since the start of school. The training forms one part of Dominican’s efforts to provide 21st-century education to learners, big and small. This week, the Grade 1 learners divided into groups of four. Each group got an iPad. A group leader was chosen and the leader was in charge of the iPad. The learners each had to write a letter sound that
they had learnt so far this year, and they also had to draw pictures about that sound. When they were done, the group leader took a photo of each learner. Each group then made an e-book with the pictures they had taken. The learners were very excited to learn how to do this.
Culture of Reading
Living Stories I was dressed as MacDonald the farmer. The animals sleep in a big barn and the farmer looks after the animals. MASEDI KHOANYANA, RS
My favorite character is Snow White who has a white skin and red lips. She sings beautifully in the forest. I like the end of the story because the prince kissed Snow White. GABRIELLA MAKANDA, RS
My character was from Toy Story. I love to ride horses and help people from danger. Woody and Buzz are friends in the book. I acted out the story with my friends on the playground. We had lots of fun. HAYDEN WATKINS, RS
Learning Adventures
Journey to Neptune On 19 May we went to the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Newtown. When we got there we were all very excited and were eager to learn. We did a lot but, personally, my favourite was the Planetarium. We entered a dome “thingy� that was very interesting. We sat on the ground and waited for the guide to instruct us. Then we lay down to make it more realistic. We looked up and it was really amazing to see. We learnt a lot and had a really nice time. One of the many things that we learnt was that the planet Neptune rains diamonds, and as soon as the girls heard that, we all said that we wanted to go to Neptune, even though we know that if you were to even get close to Neptune, you would definitely die or you might be dead already. We learnt that there is a really cool way to find out where North, South, West and East is, which is to find out where the star of Venus is, and from there it is easy to find that out. For me, it felt like I was really outside lying down and looking at the stars. The solar system is a really amazing thing to learn about and I am really grateful to our guide and our teachers who organised the trip. ONTHATILE LEKATA, 6D JEENA MARRIOTT, 6B
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Maths and Science Education
Explosion of Knowledge
LEARNERS COULD INTERACT AND SHOWCASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TALENTS. EDUCATOR | ST JAMES PREPARATORY
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The light of Science burned brightly on 12 March, as 120 learners from 11 schools gathered at Dominican Convent School to participate in our third Festival of Science. Learners conducted experiments that demonstrated the sublimation of carbon dioxide, how to create holograms, the effects of pressure on rocket launches, how to conduct a
chemical test for sugar in foods, chemical reactions that created foam, and much more. The practical experiments were followed by presentations on topics such as evolution and the making of lime batteries. Thank you Shuter & Shooter Publishers and The Zenex Foundation for making this event possible.
Maths and Science Education
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record 420 learners from Gauteng schools took part in the Dominican Convent Primary School Maths Challenge on 16 September 2016. The challenge consisted of a problemsolving round and a round of presentations on engaging topics in Mathematics. Montrose Primary School won the problem-solving challenge and Johannesburg Girls Preparatory School won the presentation round.
Two Dominican learners, Phemelo Ratlhagane (4C) and Simphiwe Radebe (7S), shone in the individual challenge, achieving top results. “Thank you for the Mathematical nourishment. Our learners thoroughly enjoyed the experience.� MRS SINGH | BRYNEVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thank you to our sponsors: Zenex Foundation, Rockwood Equities, Absa, Mrs Rubenstein and Shuter & Shooter Publishers.
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Cross-cultural Learning
Stowe Scholars
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his year’s South African scholars have embraced all that Stowe has to offer, and have thrown themselves into every aspect of school life in their first term as Stoics. Longin Kakera (Fourth Form, Chandos), Boikarabelo Tladi (Fourth Form, Cobham), Sandile Tilibe (Fourth Form, Temple), Zizo Chuma (Fourth Form, Lyttelton) and Mahlatse Mabitsela (Fourth Form, Queens) arrived from Dominican Convent School in Johannesburg the day before term started in September and have been inspired by everything Stowe has to offer. From the day-to-day teaching, CCF, sport to even the house crosscountry, the scholars have already taken on board much of what the exchange programme is all about: the development of leadership and to enhance exposure to global issues as well as a broader general knowledge. As Boikarabelo writes, “My first term as a Stoic has been phenomenal. Each day, the layers of understanding why I’m here are thickening. You appreciate the value of a minute when you’re running with a ticking time bomb on you. I use the expression because I’m on the edge, really on the edge. I’m much closer to everything I’ve wanted to do.” The scholars will be returning home when term ends to spend Christmas with their families, but will return to Stowe just before term starts again in January. The programme is designed to select and nurture the future leaders of South Africa, and by all accounts, they are using their
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time at Stowe well, to encompass all the school has to offer, making friends and experiencing activities unavailable to them back home. It is such a valuable programme, and we hope that they will grow even more next term as they experience yet more. BRIAN HART | MIC SA SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
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y experience has empowered me to dream more and I have certainly learnt more. I was in Queens and to be honest, it’s the best house! I met so many different people from all different backgrounds. I got the honour to share most of my memories with a girl from Russia, who has influenced me into believing in my own opinion and seeing things from a completely different perspective, giving me the image that we are all equal at the end of the day no matter where we come from. During mid-term and exeats I would stay with the Blanes, who are a loving family. I got the pleasure of having dinner with an MP and had the famous British fish and chips. Something which was really eyeopening was my adventure trip to Scotland with the Hills. Edinburgh is a beautiful and such an historic city and seeing that city made me realize
that my ability to do anything is unlimited. I have taken advantage of many of the sports at Stowe, except basketball, a sport I found a bit too aggressive. In the first term I was in the B hockey team and was voted captain, which made me feel appreciated and warmly welcomed. I learnt how to play rounders, a sport which most Stoics enjoy and is socially entertaining. Athletics was my favourite sport. I got to show off my amazing speed on their annual sports day, which was an intimidating day but turned out well. Tuesdays were my favourite days, besides the all-day breakfast. I had double philosophy and ethics which was my favourite subject. I really enjoyed our discussions in each of our lessons, they were strangely fascinating, as I disagreed with most of the topics and beliefs but I learnt something new. Stowe is one of my biggest highlights of 2015–2016. It taught me so many things about life. I thank Stowe school for welcoming me with warm hearts and for nurturing me. This has been a truly amazing trip. MAHLATSE MABITSELA, 10L
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y Stowe experience was an eyeopener for me, not only going to a different school in a different country but actually adapting to the environment and interacting with totally different people. I liked the teachers who made school seem very easy and the students who made us feel welcome, but my favourite thing I’ve experienced is actually living with my host family. They were the most sweetest and prudent people I’ve ever met, I’ll be forever thankful for all the things they’ve done. I had such an amazing lifetime experience.
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SANDILE TILIBE, 10M
I had the pleasure of staying in Chandos with Ms Claire Hill Hall. She is a wonderful person to talk to. She always made time to get us together and ask how we were coping. She is a wonderful mother and I will never forget her and the friends that I made in the boarding house, those are my brothers and they made me feel at home from the moment I met them.
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The day came when we had to fly out and I was there at the airport with the other four talking about how excited we were to get on a plane and leave Africa and become part-time Europeans for the first four months. We arrived and the emotions that ran in my mind and body were unexplainable. To this day I still get chills thinking about the first day at Stowe. I couldn’t stop looking at the ceilings because it was just as amazing as the old Stoic put it.
The school itself was different from what I had experienced at Dominican. It had a different teaching method and it was a challenge I was ready to accept.
t’s been a year since I first set foot at the school grounds of Stowe. I need to thank the organisers that made the Stowe 2015–2016 group possible.
I really invested my time in sports; I was part of the Juniors U17 First rugby team and I also took part in the soccer team, along with Sandile Tilibe.
I remember the first time I heard about the Stowe scholarship. I did not take it very seriously because they had to pick five students in the Grade 9 group, which was a very large group with lots of competition and great candidates to
We really enjoyed showing them a different way of playing football and they were very impressed. I’d like to thank Mr Howarth, Mr Du Toit, and other staff members who gave
us the chance to represent the school and its values. Ms Claire Hill Hall for taking good care of her darlings. Mr Mavedzenge for accompanying us and cracking some jokes on the way. Mr Anthony Wallersteiner for welcoming us to the school. To the host families for making us feel welcome and comfortable and giving us a very good time. LONGIN KAKERA, 10S
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oing to Stowe has been an eye-opener for me, which has affected me greatly in a positive way and partially in a negative way. It has broadened my mind on how other people see us Africans. This experience has expanded my knowledge in such a way that I got to know foreign people, along with their cultures, and to work with them, which every teenager should be exposed to. I have grown in such a way that I have learnt the importance of standing up to what is right and not making other people believe in “black” or “African” stereotypes, and furthermore, always being true to myself. The most valuable thing I have learnt is to make a difference in other people’s lives. ZIZO CHUMA, 10L
Going to Stowe was an a epiphany. It is a cosmopolitan school which ensures people would interact and share culture and ideas. I became exposed to different ways of life, different cultural norms and a whole new window of opportunities in the world! BOIKARABELO TLADI, 10M
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Active Citizenship
#Rights
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ominican Convent School is taking a whole school approach in addressing the development of learners’ skills. In the first term during Human Rights Month, learners across the school were asked to think about what they valued. This was a way to engage learners in thinking about what rights they have, how this is reflected in South Africa’s Constitution and the different groups of people across the world that do not have basic
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human rights. Learners of all ages took part and shared on chalkboards their values, which included friends, God, respect, and culture. Many learners offered donations to support the Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation as a way to support the socio-economic right to social security guaranteed by the Constitution. This event developed learners into 21st-century citizens who form clear opinions on events that impact them and others in society.
IEB Matric Results
Diligence Pays Dividends
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he Dominican Convent School Class of 2015 achieved a 100% pass rate for their final Independent Examinations Board (IEB) Matric exams. Dominican’s second consecutive perfect result did not come easily, but only after months of targeted intervention, and the bolstering of learner diligence through the implementation of a new diligence appraisal system. The results were also the product of 12 years of education at Dominican and numerous other schools in South Africa and beyond.
MATRIC RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS
• Pass rate of 100%, compared with a 98,3% national IEB pass rate. • 97% of Dominican matriculants can enter tertiary studies after achieving a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma Pass. • 44 distinctions achieved across 11 subjects. TOP CANDIDATE
I AM SO EXCITED. MY RESULTS HAVE MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET A UNIVERSITY BURSARY, PURSUE MY BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EDUCATION, AND ONE DAY BE A MATHS AND PHYSICS TEACHER. ZAMA MADONSELA | CLASS OF 2015
Zama Madonsela achieved the highest Dominican IEB Matric average of 81,3%, with distinctions in Mathematics (94%), Life Orientation (80%), Life Sciences (84%), and isiZulu (91%). dominican convent school magazine
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Out in the World
On Tour
As Grade 8s we were alerted to the current water crisis in South Africa. The Vaal dam is currently at 18%, and is dangerously close to becoming a pool of mud and sludge. Water conservation is currently South Africa’s – and the worlds – biggest need. We never imagined that the situation would be on such a big scale. We have witnessed scenes such as dead fish and barren land. As young people we realised how much we need to look after our precious resources, like our mothers look after us. MPHO MOGALOBE, 8L
The tour taught me how to look at different opinions in terms of group work in the activities given to us. I got to know people that I’m not used to speak to. I enjoyed camp because I learned that there is not enough water in South Africa and I also learned that some people are also creative with other things. RELEBOGILE HLATSHWAYO, 8R
Camp was an adventure of a lifetime. Our first stop was the Sterkfontein Caves. We went inside a cave, then we stopped at Maropeng, which was also quite memorable. Then we got to Konka. It was a soul adventure, indeed. From the food to the swimming in the mud, at the Oakers Gat, everyone took a great bath. Camp reunited the Grade 9s. We were all one unit at camp — one big family. BOIPELO BAITSI, 9L
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Camp was very enjoyable. It helped improve our communication and problem-solving skills. We also got down and dirty when doing certain activities. I showed great leadership skills by taking the lead to some activities that some girls were scared to. Overall, it was a good experience. TSHEPISO MOTLOUNG, 10S
This year’s camp was one of the best experiences. I worked with people I never imagined working with and it was fun. Camp taught me a lot of things, not only leadership skills, but to also appreciate everybody's opinion because after all, we work better as a team. TAMRY ESIRI, 11G
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Critical Thinking
SHOULD YOU SAY, “THE YOLK OF THE EGG IS WHITE” OR “THE YOLK OF THE EGG ARE WHITE?” MANY LEARNERS ANSWERED, “THE YOLK OF THE EGG IS WHITE.” IS IT?
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f you crack open an egg you will see the yolk of an egg is yellow or orange, not white. In the example given to the learners, the question focused on English grammar. Should we use “is” or “are”? When we think critically we can look beyond the parameters, make connections, ask questions, and solve problems. As part of our journey to creating critical thinkers in the 21st century, our learners embarked on a thinking adventure on 2 March. Along with thinking about the difference between thinking and critical thinking, the learners were asked to create something using only their
minds, paperclips and paper. The results were awe-inspiring! With simple tools and their intellect, learners created planets, tunnels, flowers, a speedboat, a school building and even a Pharaoh. With such a wonderful start to our thinking journey, we can only imagine the endless exciting thinking detours the learners will take us along as they travel to their final, critical thinking destination. The possibilities are endless. CELIA GRIGGS | EDUCATOR
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The Dominican Order
800 Years of Truth
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n the year 1216, Pope Honorius III officially founded the religious Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominican Order. The mission of this Order of Preachers was to share with others the truth about the God whom we contemplate in our hearts. It is unlikely that anyone living in Europe at the time could have expected the global footprint of the Dominican priests, sisters and brothers 800 years later.
Closer to home, the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St Catherine of Siena of King William’s Town was founded in 1877 by Mother Mauritia Tiefenboeck and her companions from Augsburg, Germany. The Sisters went on to found many schools in South Africa that opened their doors to all children, and were outspoken at the injustice of apartheid South Africa. On 30 July 2016, the Dominican schools of South Africa marked the 800th Jubilee anniversary of the Dominican Order with a special Mass at St Dominic’s in Boksburg and workshops on a wide range of topics.
MUSIC IS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, EVEN IF YOU ARE DEAF. YOUR ACTIONS CAN BRING WORDS TO LIFE. SIYABONGA NDABA, 11F
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fter months of preparation staff and learners journeyed to St Dominic’s school in Boksburg to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Dominican Order. More than 1 500 learners from Dominican schools in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape and Free State were present to celebrate Dominican spirituality and mark the historic anniversary with a celebratory Mass. Learners enjoyed more than 20 workshop sessions on topics such as Dominican values, Saints meditation, and symbols. Each school shared in the music, readings and prayers. dominican convent school magazine
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Called to Live Like Dominic SR EVELYN JUNG, OP
Be Open to Receive Be open to receive the gift of life in conscious loving thoughts, words and deeds. Appreciate life deeper each day – life is an enormous gift, no day is repeated ever as long as you live. Commune with the Source of Life daily to receive the wisdom, love, strength, and the joy you need to live fully. Embrace life in all its facets, joys, and sorrows to become the person you were meant to be. Also receive the humour that is embedded in many of life’s circumstances.
Appreciate, Develop and Use Your Gifts Allow yourself to be led by the Living God. Dominic’s power was deep, intimate prayer. Develop the habit of becoming aware of your gifts and appreciate them. Nurture them in joy – Life becomes heavy with ‘have to’s’ use a willing heart and body. Share your gifts willingly. Appreciate and receive the fellow travellers’ gifts with joy.
Be united with the Living God and let God’s light shine out of you. Be the truth. Search for it daily and allow it to enthuse others. Be the preaching. Walk with others and allow others to share your gifts and enthusiasm. Serve others in love and humility. Forgive yourself and others readily. Forgiveness is the way to wholeness. Open your eyes and life to beauty and share it richly. Honour all parts of creation and care for it like its Creator. Make joy and humour a great part of your life. May ‘Thank yous’ and gratitude to God and people be a big part of your life. Are you ready for it? Have you begun to be a Dominican? Are you spreading the hope?
Search and develop the gift of truth.
Has your life been enriched?
Develop confidence in God and Dominic’s courageous spirit to stand up for the truth.
Are you enriching others?
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Be a Blessing to the Whole of Creation
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Would you like to join our religious order?
DOMINIC WAS LOVING AND AMIABLE TO ALL, RICH AND POOR, EVER JOYOUS AND CHEERFUL, PATIENT AND TENDER, LOVING TO ALL, MEEK, TENDER-HEARTED AND A LOVER OF PEACE. WALTER GUMBLEY, OP
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IN EVERY PERSON THERE IS A HUNGER FOR TRUTH AND FOR GOODNESS …. OUR FUNDAMENTAL DESIRE FOR GOD, WHO IS TRUTH AND THE GOOD. CHARISM OF THE DOMINICAN ORDER
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ow often does the pursuit of truth govern our thoughts, actions, and decisions? Are we motivated by a desire to live a life of truth? I believe these questions are particularly relevant for us in a society where “truth” is increasingly defined by loudness, orthodoxy and the use of extreme language — even violence — as evidence of a perspective's validity. Social media and ubiquitous internet connectivity have both amplified and proliferated these messages of “truth.” For many — particularly young people — this has led to society polarising people who are guided by moral relativism or people who are guided by a moral code that is considered absolute and not open to interpretation. Both positions can undermine the creation of society founded upon justice, filled with compassion, and dedicated to the advancement of the common good. The search for truth in a sea of conflicting belief systems and moral ambivalence is not new. At Jesus’ trial, Pontius Pilate, on the outskirts of a Roman Empire that encompassed vastly different geography, religions, and cultures, asked the famous question, “Truth, what is that?”
Christ declared that He came into the world to testify to the truth. For Christians, truth reflects that which is consistent with the will of God. This then should be our pursuit as individuals and as a community, as we try and live a life that reflects God's will. A will in which truth, honesty, and integrity ultimately define who we are. St Dominic, the founder of the Dominican Order who’s 800th Jubilee we celebrate this year, made the word of God accessible to the people of Europe who could not read and write. These men and women were being taken advantage of by those who abused their power, status, and education for personal gain. St Dominic’s work to educate people about God broke the systems of graft and corruption around him. His work also brought people closer to God.
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Living Faith
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BEING A CHRISTIAN IS A CONSTANT JOURNEY AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOU ENJOY IT AND MAKE OTHERS’ JOURNEYS LEAD TO GOD. GISLAINE BATUBENGE, 11G
Baptism
Journey of Faith
Seven students were welcomed into the Catholic Church when they received the Sacrament of Baptism. The ceremony included the anointing of the candidates, baptismal vows and the pouring of water over the candidates’ heads. Baptism gives us the character of Christ. We are marked as God’s people and His light now shines in our lives as we love and serve Him. It was an exciting process for me and I was thrilled to be getting confirmed on 29 July 2016. Being a Christian is a constant journey and it is important to make sure you enjoy it and make others’ journeys lead to God. That’s what I intend to do after being Confirmed.
A journey of faith is a commitment that Christians make by undertaking to walk with Christ in their lives. This commitment is cemented by the acts of Baptism and Confirmation as seen at Dominican Convent School this week. Students committed their lives to Christ and so continued on their spiritual journey in faith with our Creator. This is very appropriate as the Dominican Order celebrates its 800th Jubilee this week. St Dominic, the school’s Patron Saint and Founding Father, undertook his own spiritual journey 800 years ago, a journey that had a profound influence, not only in its time but for centuries to come. It is my hope and prayer that by their acts of spiritual dedication, these students will begin a similar journey and that their influence as followers of Christ will have a significant impact on all the people in their lives. Such a commitment to Christ is a very important decision and one that cannot be entered into lightly. At the same time, it is a reminder to all followers of Christ of our own
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ON FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DAY I WOKE UP EARLY. I WAS THE HAPPIEST GIRL EVER. I SANG AND PRAYED. WHEN I RECEIVED THE BODY OF CHRIST AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, THERE WAS THIS THING INSIDE ME THAT TOLD ME, “YOU ARE SAFE NOW.” LINDOKUHLE MAXHANTI, 3C
Confirmation journey and the responsibility that such a journey demands. St Dominic faced many challenges, yet through faith and an unwavering belief, he was able to influence Christian thinking and belief to the present day. As we congratulate those Dominican Convent students who have committed their lives to Christ, perhaps it is an appropriate moment for you and I to reflect on where each one of us is in our journey with Christ.
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Sixteen candidates got confirmed in to the Catholic faith. Confirmation is a journey toward accepting responsibility for your faith and destiny. Childhood is a time when you’re told what to do, and you react positively to reward and negatively to punishment. Young adulthood means that you must do what’s right not for the recognition or reward but merely because it’s the right thing to do. The focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles and gave them courage to practice their faith.
First Communion 16 OCT
St Anne’s Church glowed with candlelight and the excitement of young people ready to take the next step in their faith journey. Teachers, sponsors, family, friends and members of the local community formed a community of faith that supported 11 Grade 3 learners from Dominican Convent School, and learners from St Anne’s parish, as they pledged their belief and then took part in the sacrament of the Eucharist — the physical reminder of God’s love for us, and our call to be people of love.
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Faith Community Each week at Mass we gather as a whole school to share our joys and sorrows, to ask for forgiveness, and pledge our lives in service.
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Being at Regina Mundi was the best! We got to meet new people and be able to socialise with them. It felt a bit scary because most people looked older than us but to remember we were all the same. I also hope that the next Grade 7s will enjoy and have the best and same experience as us. MBALENHLE NGWENYA, 7B
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PREFECT INDUCTION At Mass on 20 October, the newly-elected 2016– 2017 school leadership team pledged before God, the staff and the learners, to be loyal to the school community. The prefects also asked our Creator to grant them the gifts of charity, justice, honesty, reliability and truth in order to fulfill their duties. Fr Moshoeshoe encouraged the prefects to earn the respect of their electorate by acting with integrity, justice, compassion and service. This tradition has added significance in a country where leadership in many different quarters is under close scrutiny, and in some cases severely wanting. Leadership is not self-directed. It is not self-serving nor self-enriching but rather a manifestation of the words of Christ: “If one of you wants to be first, he must be servant of all.” May these words challenge us all as we look inwards and become the agents of change this country so desperately needs.
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Lent began on Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, abstinence and worship where the priest marks each person with a cross of ashes on their forehead. The symbol reminds us of our mortality and encourages us to pursue eternal virtues of love, humility, generosity and mercy. Our Lenten theme for 2016 was “Open the Door of Mercy”, based on Pope Francis’ call to everyone to live with mercy. Pope Francis says: “Have you thought about God’s patience, the patience He has with each one of us? That is His mercy. He always has patience, patience with us, He understands us, He waits for us, He does not tire of forgiving us, if we are able to return to Him with a contrite heart.”
Everyone in our Dominican family was urged to practice patience and forgiveness, and reach out to those on the margins who are suffering.
The symbolism and meaning of Ash Wednesday were keenly felt this year as our Dominican family said farewell to Ntokozo Luvuno and Keletso Nakedi after they battled cancer. The school community gathered for Mass and the learners’ family, friends, peers, and educators paid tribute to their lives. Our Lenten journey of faith was tested by these losses, and we remembered our call to be people of hope, and people of mercy for those in pain.
Spiritual Retreats
Look Within DISCOVERING GOD
Grade 4 learners spent 12 May learning about Mary and the place of the Rosary in Christian life. They watched a video of our Lady of Fatima. Many of the learners were amazed by the courage of the three Portuguese children who risked persecution, rejection and imprisonment in order to spread their faith. “I learnt that Mary appeared to three little shepherds. I am surprised that Mary came to the children and not adults. It is amazing that God speaks through children.” ALWANDE MDLETSHE, 4M
FINDING OUR WAY IN A MORALLY COMPLEX WORLD
On Monday 9 May, the Grade 9 learners had the chance to tour the Catholic Cathedral. We learnt how cathedrals have a great significance to countries all over the world. We then shared our thoughts, hopes and feelings about many different aspects in our lives. We got to listen to, and understand our peers a lot better and I believe that created a new, strong bond between us. I realised that I need to make a change in my life because success is very close. I’m just looking in the wrong places. JONAH GASURA, 9B
CALLED TO LEAD
“The retreat was an enjoyable experience. Our first activity gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself and connect with my spiritual side.” EARL RATEMA, 11F
“The retreat was a much-needed day of reconnecting spiritually as well as re-adjusting our focus and aspirations. It could have not come at a better time. The thoughtprovoking activities helped kickstart the right processes of thinking to lead us into preparation for our exams and the Matric year.” MARIO ANTONIO, 11G
“The experience was enjoyable and being able to interact with people from different environments gave me a different perspective on the views of others.”
“I learnt about Mary, Queen of Heaven. She helped the village of Fatima in time of need through their devotion to the Rosary. Mother Mary gave birth to Christ our Saviour. Thank you, Mary.”
“As a newly elected perfect, I learnt that you need to have certain qualities to make you a greater leader. You need to lead and leave a legacy that people will remember you by. You always have to thank BEATRICE BEAVER, 10S God for your success and turn to “I learnt quite a lot at the retreat. I got him for wisdom. Never let fear conquer you.” to know a different side of my peers. They gave exercises to boost our selfTSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA, 11G esteem and discover who we are.” THOBEKA BOKOPANE, 10S
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Seeking Forgiveness Dominican students received the Sacrament of Reconciliation with Father Moshoeshoe in preparation for their First Holy Communion. Reconciliation is a Catholic sacrament in which the priest, as an agent of God, forgives sins which have been committed, when the sinner is genuinely sorry for them and sincerely confesses them to God. “On my first confession I felt so happy to say all my sins to Father. First you will think it is hard, but you will feel free.” RESHOKETSWE MATHOSA, 3C
“I felt happy but a little scared, but I thought it was a great idea and soon after that I was able to receive the Body of Christ and drink the Blood of Christ.” THANDOLWETHU MADINANE, 3A
“I felt very nervous to go to my first confession but I tried to be calm. I was frightened when I got in the room. I was looking around when Father spoke. I said what I was supposed to say. Then he said I must say five Hail Marys.” KAGO SEBEELO, 3C
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CREATIVE EXPRESSION
On Stage
Coming Home Coming Home was a workshopped play that deals with the lives of two families, separated by ambition, wealth and status. It tells the tale of how family values weigh more than materialistic ideals. The Dlamini family in Soweto ensures that life is love and that family is most important, whereas the Dlamini family from Clifton bask in their lavish lifestyle, forgetting life’s important values. This production was a wonderful, funny, and emotional, journey of family life.
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COMING HOME LED ME THROUGH EMOTIONAL TRIALS THAT I REFUSED TO FACE ON MY OWN. JESSICA AMODA, 12V
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I ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT OF CREATING THE STORY BEHIND THE SCENES, WORKING THE LIGHTS AND SOUND. KHETHIWE NDABA, 12S
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irecting a play isn’t child’s play. You need to be able to work with different people. I never expected Coming Home to be such a journey in my personal life.” When we realised that we could have our own original production this year straight from our own hearts, I knew this would be more than just a
play. Learning to work with all these people and having to put together such a successful play made me realise the true beauty of life and of family — may we never forget who we really are, as one of my favourite characters, Budapest, once said “Be one with the ground.” Never forget your roots. AIMEE LOKOTA, 12V STUDENT DIRECTOR
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High School Choir
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THE CHOIR BUILT UP MY BELIEF IN MYSELF. I NOW STAND IN FRONT AND PERFORM WITH CONFIDENCE. CHELSEA-ROSE MACKENZIE, 8R
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THE MEANINGS OF THE SONGS WE SING GIVE ME A BETTER PERSPECTIVE OF LIFE. PERTUNIA MASHILOANE, 8R
Ukuhlabelela kuyamthokozisa odabukileyo, hlabelela Music brings joy to those who have sadness in their hearts. I have seen the choir grow from strength to strength in the past few years. The tonal quality has greatly improved. The choristers understand what voice control is. Recently we went to sing at the Catholic Schools Choir Festival. The teachers from the Soweto schools asked me how I manage to have such a wonderful choir! I told them that I have
empowered the learners themselves. They work on their own. Training and maintaining discipline. I am proud to have such a wonderful group. A lot of the credit goes to the choir leaders who have worked tirelessly to take the choir to where it is today. I would like to pay tribute to the choir leaders of 2016. They were a united front who not only gave support to the choir, but alsoto me. These choristers will forever be remembered by the Dominican family. They are: Palesa Legodi, Nomakhosi Sindane, Boipelo Nonyane, Boitumelo Kokoropo, Ntokozo Tshabalala, Malehlohonolo Ntsoa, Ashley Chindawi and Mpho Seabi.
I would be mistaken if I forgot to mention the support we got from the parents who took time to bring and also fetch their children from performances, at times very late. Siyabonga bazali. We have great plans for the future where we hope to introduce traditional indigenous dances from South Africa. We are working very hard with the choir leaders of 2017 to fulfil our dream. ROSALIA MOTHA | CHOIRMISTRESS
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Marimba and Drumming
One Beat, One Soul
Arts and culture has been on the rise at DCS for the past four years and it is showing great potential for the future. With the evolution of our African Drumming Ensemble, the Marimba bands reaching greater heights, the MADD (Music Art Drama and Dance) Block is the space to be in, at Dominican Convent School. The marimba band was at its best when they performed at the United Nation’s Africa Day celebrations in Pretoria. The DCS marimba band opened the festivities and continued to serenade the ambassadors and members of the African society
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with sweet sounds. From the very first music note, the ambassadors where captured and taken through a journey around the Motherland. The bands went on to achieve high accolades at the Allegretto and National Eisteddfod Academy (NEA) competitions. The 2016 Senior band performed well, reaching the semifinals of the 2016 NEA Young Performer Awards. The 2017 Senior band secured a good position in next year’s competition, having won the Medal Award and the Ambassador Award at the NEA Showcase evening at the Roodepoort Theatre. The Drumming ensemble saw substantial growth as we entered three bands for competitions this
year, with the introduction of the DCS Senior Primary Ensemble. The ensembles performed very well at the Allegretto Eisteddfod and NEA. Our Senior Primary Ensemble received gold at the NEA and our High School Junior Ensemble received a diploma at the NEA. Our Senior High School Ensemble received gold and was invited to perform at YOTV. We are looking forward to an exhilarating year next year, as we grow the arts at DCS. NTHLANE RATLHAGANE
MOVEMENT, DANCE, MARIMBA AND DRUMMING TEACHER
IT HAS BECOME EASIER TO MASTER OUR CRAFT BECAUSE OF THE JOY AND FUN IT GIVES. WE HAVE MASTERED COMPOSING SONGS AND UNDERSTANDING THE INSTRUMENT THAT WE PLAY. MASEGO TLHABANYANE, 10L
United in Music 25 MAY
Dominican Convent High School’s Marimba band headed to the United Nations (UN) Centre in Pretoria to perform for ambassadors, senior members of the diplomatic corps, students, representatives from civil society, the media and members of the public. Alumna Nolundi Maselana (DCS Matric 2009), who is now working for the UN, invited Dominican to perform as part of the UN’s Africa Day celebrations. From the very first music note, the ambassadors where captured and taken through a journey around the Motherland. The head of the UN’s population agency UNFPA, Dr Ester Muia, talked of the importance of women taking centre stage in Africa – and encouraged all Africans to accelerate consciousness, determination and focus to eliminating poverty. “Partnerships and quality education are pertinent to Africa’s success,” said Muia, as the audience chanted “Africa, let us unite!”
THE UNITED NATIONS PERFORMANCE UNITED PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE CULTURES. IT HIGHLIGHTED THE BEAUTY OF AFRICA AND HOW WE SHOULD APPRECIATE OUR UNIQUE MOTHER CONTINENT. TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO, 11N
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Expression Through Movement BEFORE THIS YEAR I COULDN’T GET MYSELF ON THE ASSEMBLY STAGE. NOW I HAVE RECEIVED AN AMBASSADOR AWARD FROM THE NEA FOR MY SOLO PERFORMANCE. RAMODISE MODISE, 10S
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hree years ago DCS offered only ballet but today we celebrate a growing art form in our school. After the introduction of the African Contemporary Dance Group (ACDG) as an afternoon activity three years ago, we saw the birth of subsidiary dance clubs that emerged from DCS ACDG. The introduction of pantsula (a modern authentic South African dance form), Indian dance, hip-hop and gumboot dance gave new life to the arts at DCS. Our Gumboots Dance Club took the Ambassador Award for the second time in a row and Best African Dance Group in Gauteng at the NEA this year. A group of energetic young stars requested a Parkour Club (parkour is
a training discipline using movement that developed from military obstacle course training, using acrobatics and gymnastics. Practitioners aim to get from one point to another in a complex environment, without assistive equipment and in the fastest and most efficient way possible.). This group gave an advantage to our Hip-hop Club, as our dancers placed well in both dance competitions we participated in. Young Ramodise Modise won four awards at the NEA, including Ambassador Award and Top 10 performer at NEA for Gauteng and the Medal Award. NTHLANE RATHLAGANE
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hy did I choose to join hip-hop and help create parkour as an extra mural in this school? It was said that “people dance because dance can change things, one move could set a generation free”. I finally decided to join dance as an extra-mural this year because I felt like it could help better myself and get myself out there as the dancer that I passionately want to be. This year has been a big year for dance because it has finally gotten the recognition in the school that we all truly deserve, because of how we have worked for the school and how well we have achieved in the competitions that we have attended this year. Before this year, I couldn’t get myself on the assembly stage and now at the end I have been able to receive an Ambassador Award from the NEA for my solo performance. Without the certain exercises and guidance from dance students around me and Mr Ratlhagane, I couldn’t have achieved this. My dance level has increased drastically over the year also thanks to parkour, because it helps my flexibility, strength and ability to amaze the crowd in front of me. I couldn’t be more thankful for everything that has happened, not just for me, but for everyone. We are truly thankful for what the school has given to us as a platform to improve ourselves as dancers.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE HAS HELPED ME TO LISTEN TO OTHER PERSPECTIVES AND UNDERSTAND DIFFERENT WAYS OF COMMUNICATING. ATLEGANG KGAGUDI, 10S
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t the beginning of high school I was an introvert and shy. The reason for entering contemporary dance was not only my passion and interest in other dances but an opportunity of opening up. Being in contemporary dance for the past three years or so, has enlightened me and has opened other opportunities for me. One thing I’ve learnt within these years as a member of the contemporary dancers is that in life there are different people with different ways of communicating, different aspects and different ways of voicing their perspectives. Contemporary dance has helped me to listen to other perspectives and explore many adventures. In conclusion, and as a member of the contemporary dancers, I’d like to thank Mr Ratlhagane for his patience and accommodation, Ms Roy for her cheerful support and enthusiasm, and mostly I’d like to thank the Dancers for creating memories, having fun and working hard to get where we are.
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Learning an Instrument
Making Music
Various concerts throughout the year provided an opportunity for our young instrumental learners to perform for their parents and friends, to show them what they have been learning this year. For many learners, it was the first public performance of their lives. They participated with great enthusiasm and excitement, and both their teachers and parents were very pleased with their performances. Concerts are always landmarks in a learner’s progress and builds confidence to move to the next level of achievement.
I PLAYED THE RECORDER. IT WAS EXCITING TO SEE MY MOM AND DAD THERE TO COME AND SEE ME. LINDOKUHLE MAXHANTI, 3C
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Nature is Part of Us Lehlohonolo Litabe, 00
Kemoratile Metsileng, RS
Nthabiseng Posholi, 00
Nhlakanipho Mazibuko, 00
Luvuyo Daku, 00
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Life in the City Gabriella Makanda, RS
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Gopolang Ndzekeli, RS
Mahlatse Mahlalela, RS
Rapelang Molubi, 5P
Relebogile Mxakato, 5A
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Daniel Nkongolo, 1M
Rorisang Aphane, 1M Chioma Nebo, 1M
Creatures Great and Small
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Lihle Ndlangamandla, 1B
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Tswaledi Phashe, 1B
Ethan Benjamin, 2M
Lonwabo Fihla, 1M
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Trees of Life
Sicelo Tshabalala, RM
Luyanda Gasa, 5B
Nakisani Magagula, 1B
Unathi Dubazana, 5G
Sihle Mthembu, 1B
Eleazar Chindomu, 1B
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Out in the World
Thandolwethu Maebele, RS
Rutendo Musada, 1B
Taye Watkins, RM
Thabiso Monageng, RM
Bontle Nkomo, RM
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Sibusiso Gumede, 7S
Garon Beukes, 6B
Mathapelo Phororo, 5P
Zenzo Msimanga, 6D
Sibongakonke Ndawo, 6B
Faith & Culture
Jemima Ruben, 7S
Sihle Malambe, 6B
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Hand Made
Lethabo Legwale, 7S
Njabulo Dikome, 7S
Ntsika Nkosi, 7S
Deyshan Kaloo, 4C
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Thato Mokgatle, 9N
Lungelo Ndawo, 10S
Khulekani Magudulela, 10R
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Cindy Dzobo, 10S
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Mpho Seabi, 12W
Trevlin Olckers, 11M
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Atlegang Ramakgapola, 12S
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SPORT
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Reigning Champs THIS YEAR'S BASKETBALL SEASON WAS THE BEST SEASON, NOT ONLY BECAUSE WE REACHED THE FINALS AND CAME OUT SECOND, BUT ALSO BECAUSE I LEARNT SOMETHING: NEVER GIVE UP. JANSEN MUKANDILA, 9K
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his year was above all a year of hard work for the DCS Cardinals. The team managed to maintain its form to contend for top championships, despite having suffered the loss of major role players. The team this year being composed solely of young players, showed their class by consistently reaching the finals of every competition we entered, such as the AISJ tournament, (U18) JSBL Championship, inter-Catholic tournament, and St John’s second division. Here the shortage of experience was evident as the team lost in the final in all these competitions.
Although this rut had the team’s heads and shoulders down, we soon rallied and got back to the true spirit of DCS Cardinal basketball. NTOYAMI BOPELA, 10L
The boys finished the year on a high being on the right track to contend for the championship at the St Peter’s tournament, winning three of four games before it was cancelled. Their successes included being crowned Wendywood tournament champions for the third consecutive year and being crowned (U17) JSBL champions for the fourth consecutive time. MARIO ANTONIO, 11G
JUST BECAUSE YOU DESERVE SOMETHING, DOESN'T MEAN THAT IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU. WE HAVE TO GO OUT THERE AND TAKE IT! NTOYAMI BOPELA, 10L
U19s Win Inter-Catholic On Saturday, 14 February, the DCS boys and girls hoops teams took to the courts in the 2016 U19 Inter-Catholic Basketball Tournament. Both teams easily passed through group play to the finals. The DCS U19 girls lost 6-28 to Chisipite Senior School, and finished second. The DCS U19 boys defeated St Benedict’s College 45-37 in the final match to lift the coveted senior InterCatholic trophy.
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WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE FEELINGS WE SHARED AFTER WINNING THE FINAL. WE TRULY LEFT OUR HEARTS ON THAT COURT AND I AM BEYOND PROUD. IMANI NYEZI, 11F
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n 15 October, the U15 and U17 Johannesburg Basketball League (JBL) season came to a thrilling end. Dominican dominated their semi-final games and headed into the league finals. The U15 boys played against Bishop Bavin but unfortunately lost their match, putting them in second place. The U15 girls were confronted with height and strength from Wendywood High School, but weren’t shaken. With agility, skill and sport etiquette, the U15s remained unbeaten and won. The U17 boys also faced Bishop Bavin in their final. From trailing during the first half, the boys came from behind to become city champions. The U17 girls faced their fiercest rivals, Norkem Park, in their final. The girls epitomised teamwork, determination
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and skill as they fought through every second of the 30-minute match. DCS clinched the victory on a long two-point shot by Ulemu Padzuwa with less than 10 seconds left. After four years of coming second to Norkem Park, DCS were crowned city champions. Words cannot describe the feelings we shared after winning the final. We truly left our hearts on that court and I am beyond proud. Coach Suzan Maleho later reflected, “I knew this day would come. This time it wasn’t about talent or skills, it was about teamwork and intelligence. We knew what we were up against and we told ourselves that we were going to fight until the last minute. We did, and we made it happen.” IMANI NYEZI, 11F
BASKETBALL THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A HUGE SUCCESS. BOTH OUR TEAMS WORKED VERY HARD AND AT THE END WALKED OUT AS CHAMPIONS. WEZI CHIRWA, 12V
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ike every year, 2016 came with challenges, and the biggest challenge was to lose two of the most valuable players in our senior team (Wezi Chirwa and Cassandra Modise, Grade 12). This made the girls step up, including the juniors. So first term we planned and set goals; one of our goals was to play hard and have fun. We changed everything that didn’t work for us in previous years. We became more of a defensive team than an offensive one, we were a team that played together. We recorded every game’s statistics, and we sat down and worked on our mistakes. We eliminated our turnovers.
The main reason we performed so well this year is because we had time to prepare. It took us years to prepare to win the championship and this takes courage, discipline, time and commitment. I’m really honoured to be working with these girls as they make my job easy by listening to my instructions, being at practices all the time and by working hard. SUZAN MALEHO, COACH
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2016 season results U9 W
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Boys Football
New Beginnings
I WORE THAT SILVER MEDAL WITH PRIDE AND TEARS OF JOY BECAUSE I KNOW IT TOOK A LOT FROM US TO GET THERE. COACH “MOOSE” MASEKO
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y first year at Dominican Convent School as a coach gave me so much energy. I was excited about the challenges ahead and to change the football structure of DCS for the good. It was a difficult year for us as we had limited training space, but we still managed to qualify and play the finals of the League for the first time in a very long time. We lost by one goal in the end. We could not bring the trophy home to Belgravia, but continued to work hard as a team. I need to sincerely
thank the parents who have been supportive in their children’s interests. The 2016 season is one of the highlights of my career, and I am proud to have done it with Dominican Convent School. I wore that silver medal with pride and tears of joy because I know it took a lot from us to get there, because sometimes in football you can’t win them all but you can win most of them. “MOOSE” MASEKO, COACH
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he girls football season was a tough season this year. We had to learn how to trust each other. There were times where we doubted each other and shouted at one another, but still made it through as a team. At some point you may feel like quitting, but you always have to think about how far you have already come. Next year it will be hard for us to know that the
people who inspired us and motivated us to play soccer will be leaving, as they will be matriculating. To all the sportsmen and sportswomen, just know that the only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday, because it’s hard to beat someone who never quits.
AT SOME POINT YOU MAY FEEL LIKE QUITTING, BUT YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO THINK ABOUT HOW FAR YOU HAVE ALREADY COME. PHELADI KEKANE, 10M
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Standing Firm The 2016 netball season started off with the Saheti Annual Netball Tournament, where the first team won the Plate, and the St Peter’s Tournament where we were placed fourth. Our League started in May and ended in June. There were highlights, for instance the matches against St Mary’s, Pretoria, where DCS performed to the best of our abilities and, as it was a home game, the support was extraordinary. We do believe we can improve in the 2017 League games and we are already working towards achieving that goal. NATANIA VAN ROOYEN, COACH
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Growing Talent
We were all very excited as we headed to St Dunstan’s Prep School for our very first U9 mininetball match. We quickly warmed up and had a light snack. The first game was against Saheti School and we gave it our best but lost 0-2. We then played St Andrew’s School’s second team but lost 0-3. The team players then played St Andrew’s first team but lost 0-1. We were all excited when we had a goalless draw against St Dunstan’s School.
FIERCE MATCHES ON THE COURTS STRENGTHENED OUR TEAM AND UNIFIED OUR NETBALL PLAY. LEILA MARRIOTT, U9 TEAM CAPTAIN
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LEADERS BECOME GREAT …. BECAUSE OF THE ABILITY TO EMPOWER OTHERS. KEDIBONE MOKGOBU, 11M
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remember my first volleyball tournament at the University of Pretoria. The place was packed with volleyball players and you could see that the players were full of joy, passion and love for the sport. These people played the sport as if it was their last.
There are a lot of sports out there today. Most require a decent amount of physical effort in order to participate in. Some sports use lots of equipment to play, and others require none. There are even sports that many people cannot play because they can’t afford it. But, out of all sports that I could choose as my favourite, I would have to say volleyball is the best. I’ve been playing volleyball for three years. When I started volleyball in Grade 9 I didn’t have any skills. Mr Nkomo had to teach me everything. As time went by, I got used to the sport, but the fact that I was in the B team, told me that I was capable of doing the sport better.
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In Grade 10, I improved my skills and I even made sure that I participated in each and every practice. That’s when I was chosen to be part of the first team, not because I was good, but because I was committed. I was passionate while playing the sport. At the end of 2015 I was chosen to be the 2015-2016 volleyball captain for girls. Being a captain taught me how to be a good leader and how to support my team members where they needed help. It was not easy to work with new members because I had to teach them volleyball skills. Mr Nkomo always reminded me to be patient because that’s how leaders are supposed to be. Overall, volleyball has taught me that leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of the ability to empower others. KEDIBONE MOKGOBU, 11M
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Inter-Catholic Action On Saturday, 6 February 2016, the U13 A team players woke up with butterflies in their tummies, awaiting the matches against Holy Family College, Sacred Heart College and St Benedict’s College. The festival opened with a prayer and the Captains then signed a Fair Play Pledge upholding the Catholic ethos. The U13 team played with heart and determination, finishing in third place overall.
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Heritage Day
Proudly African HERITAGE DAY IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE AND PUT OUR CULTURE ON DISPLAY. WE MUST EMBRACE IT. EDITH MSIMANGO, 12V
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address. I believe solutions to his year has been marked these issues will emerge — and by many events — be more enduring — because particularly in Europe and the United States of America of our cultural diversity and collective wisdom. — that have demonstrated a growing fear of other cultures, As we look to other shores races and identities. It would and see the strife caused by a seem that the era of globalisation “melting pot” mentality, where all is fading. Europe is less of a are encouraged to be the same, “Union”. The States of America we see how amalgamation can are less “United”. lead to invisible discrimination and violence. As Dominican celebrated Heritage Day, I was reminded Let us celebrate our differences, of how far our nation has come and if need be have the difficult to overcome fear and prejudice. conversations that lead to This does not mean we do not common ground. Through it all, have challenges and divisions, let us be proudly South African. and the #feesmustfall stalemate GRAHAM HOWARTH highlights the inequality and EXECUTIVE HEADMASTER institutional racism that South Africa is still grappling to
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THERE ARE MYSTERIES IN THIS WORLD THAT WE ARE NOT MEANT TO SOLVE. WE DON’T ALWAYS HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. KARABO MAGOMOLA, 12V
Our Family
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January – April 2016
WE NOW KNOW MORE ABOUT APPLYING FOR TERTIARY STUDY. THE PROCESS 13 First Week of School IS LONG, AND In Grade 8, learners began the MUST NOT BE year with a Maths Boot Camp, working in teams to try and TAKEN LIGHTLY. JAN
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find relationships between seemingly unrelated numbers. With teachers acting only as facilitators, learners consulted information on the internet and other resources and walked away with a better understanding of number theory.
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“It was exciting, amazing, awesome and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you to our lovely teachers for this wonderful occasion.” DIVINE MWENDA, 8L
“It was an exciting day filled with fun for the Grade 8s, we got the opportunity to understand people better and we grew closer.” PHAPHAMA MABENTSELA, 8L
YOUR LEARNERS CERTAINLY HAVE A VOICE. THEY ARE NOT AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. VISITING EDUCATOR | LEAP SCHOOLS
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Community Outreach
Long T Walk to Equality
he traits of Interact Club aren’t instilled by means of feeling sorry for others who are regarded as “needy”, because with that mentality exultation of oneself is made. From my perspective, the motif at the basal section of the committee is of hands holding another. Every person has their hands as a lightly shaded area in comparison to the rest of their body because of the potential to transmit light obtained from within the spirit. Participation in Interact Club may appear as a minuscule activity, however, the light is very potent and is able to propagate a bonfire of impact. Participation this year included aiding learners from varying backgrounds at the Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation. This help was through homework. These particular learners were classified as vulnerable in their home situations or enduring tribulations in the financial field. Another activity was our visit to the Dudu Zwane Home for people infected and affected by HIV/Aids. The visit was for the purpose of donating
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detergents. On arrival, our hearts were engulfed in a sense of Ubuntu. This came from the revelation that the centre accepted any people who were in need of care. The prayer that closed off the visit to the home inspired an outpouring of tears. Interact Club is built upon the Dominican ethos. There is no exclusivity in the committee, which charity and the Interact Club reflects. GIFT NYAMA, 10S
ALUMNI FROM OUR OVC PROGRAMME OFTEN SEND US WORD OF THEIR SUCCESS AT UNIVERSITY. MOST HAVE JOINED THE WORKFORCE, AND AT THAT MOMENT BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY.
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ome of you will remember the day Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Thousands of people sang and danced in the streets of Johannesburg. Mandela’s release gave people hope. The end of apartheid had come.
Many South Africans believed that after apartheid everyone would soon be equal. Unfortunately, socioeconomic inequality, racism and xenophobia continue to divide the nation. Forty years after the 1976 student uprising, we see disillusioned youth taking to the streets — sometimes violently — as part of a desperate search for a better future. It is easy to understand the impatience of the youth, but it is also easy to understand why transformation has been so hard to achieve. The nation requires skilled workers, who in turn can generate and redistribute wealth. This can only happen when young people have access to high quality education, live in homes where their basic needs are met, and have the support of educated parents and guardians who can assist them with their schoolwork and developing their professional goals. With more than 12-million South Africans still living in poverty, this will take many generations to be realised. Roosevelt’s New Deal in the United States’ Great Depression, and Lenin and Trotsky’s vision to improve the quality of life for millions of Russian peasants achieved mixed success, if any. Why should the South African experience be any different, given its challenge to empower an even greater number of people in a highly competitive global economy? It would be easy to give up, but Mandela taught us through his own actions that even when faced with overwhelming odds, change is possible. The South African revolution will not occur by literally setting the world on fire. Burned schools and infrastructure only makes the plight of under-resourced communities worse. The key to transformation will come from individuals and organisations providing opportunities for empowerment, in a land where the poverty of opportunity is often more keenly felt than economic poverty.
and its partnership with the Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF). Since 1999, more than 500 orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) have been given access to a Dominican education through the generous support of corporations, foundations, and private individuals. Alumni from our OVC Programme often send us word of their success at university. Most have joined the workforce in a wide variety of careers, and at that moment break the cycle of poverty that has affected their family for generations. This is how South Africa will be transformed. On Dominican’s campus, KNF empowers local community pre-school children and parents from the local community. For R50 a month, more than 100 children receive pre-school education and two meals a day at the Wings of Hope School. At KNF’s new childcare centre in Marshall Street, another 100 children receive food and care from 6am to 6pm. KNF has also begun skills development programmes for parents who are learning to sew school uniforms and other items. In July we marked Mandela Day and the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Dominican Order. Let us pause to celebrate the contribution our Dominican family has made these past 22 years to transform South Africa. Let us also consider our call to creating a more just and humane world. What can we do to show our gratitude to God (laudare) and others for the gifts we have? What can we do to be a blessing (benedicere) for the poor and suffering around us? What will we do to preach (praedicare) and live Christ’s message of love and truth? Many of you, together with Mandela, made the long walk to freedom. In the spirit of Mandela, let us renew our commitment to continue the long walk to equality. PAUL HORN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KGOSI NEIGHBOURHOOD FOUNDATION
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Sacred Heart Our Dominican community marked another year in its rich heritage of education, imbued with the pursuit of social justice, reconciliation, and marked by the relentless search for truth.
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THE BEST PART OF THE SHOW WAS WHEN THE BEARDED DRAGON SAT ON MY SHOULDER.
Mike Leeming Assembly
KEMORATILE, GRADE 0S.
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Alumni Luncheon
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Matric Final Assembly
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After 30 years of sponsorship, financial stewardship, and investment in Dominican, Mike Leeming retired from our school Board. He was given the Veritas Award, the highest accolade offered by Dominican, for his years of service to the school.
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n 15 January 2013, I started my journey as a Dominican Convent boarder. The journey has been an amazing one. Being in the boarding house has taught me more than I ever imagined. I come from a disadvantaged background and when I was granted the opportunity to experience the other side of the world, which didn’t exist in my previous lifestyle, I was excited because I knew that this is exactly what I needed to turn my life around.
Boarding
Home Away From Home
I had to adjust my daily routine, I had to prepare myself for a longer school day, I had to adjust to eating at specific times, I had to adjust from living with my family to living with about 15 other girls, who back then were strangers, and, lastly, I had to adjust from seeing my family daily to seeing them only six times in a year.
COMING TO A BOARDING SCHOOL IN SOUTH AFRICA WAS DIFFICULT BECAUSE I DIDN’T KNOW ENGLISH. WITH THE HELP OF THE BOARDING HOUSE STAFF AND MY FRIENDS, ENGLISH BECAME MUCH EASIER. LOURENÇO GARCIA, 8R
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In the boarding house I have learnt to love, respect, appreciate, tolerate, independence, internal motivation and I have spiritually found myself. Every single aspect of the boarding house has contributed to making me the person that I am today. The boarding house has become my home to the point where, when I am at home, I miss being here. MICHEL MAHLANGU, 11N
As a Matric student who has been in the boarding house for three years, I have been through the changes; from the way the dining hall looks, to the staff members that have left us. I would like to thank the boarding house staff for shaping me and teaching me different values in being the person I am today. REITUMETSE POO, 12S
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y name is Lourenço Garcia. Coming from Angola to South Africa without any clue about English was the worst! The year 2016 was my first time in a boarding school, and so far the experience has been good. The people I’ve met, and have made friends with, are very kind to me. They were very helpful in times of need. Coming to a boarding school in South Africa was difficult since I didn’t know English. But with the help of the boarding house staff and friends, English has now become easier and easier. Even though I didn’t speak proper English, they could understand what I was trying to say. Overall, the boarding house has been good to me. It has become my second family, a home away from home. LOURENÇO GARCIA,8R
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he boarding house is a place that teaches you responsibility without your parents doing everything for you. It helps you make decisions for yourself within a short space of time and whatever decision you make, will determine if you get yourself into trouble or not. The boarding house helps you face life challenges from all angles. The boarding house masters and mistresses try their best to be your parents far away from home. They help where they can, lift you up if you’re down, motivate you to do the best in whatever you are doing, and help you celebrate the achievements you have accomplished.
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y experience in the boarding house this year was good. I enjoyed some of the outings. The weekend I enjoyed the most was the first weekend because I got to know many more people. I feel like I grew more independent and less dependent on my parents. I was able to find my comfort zone outside of my home and I’m glad I did. REFILOE NTSHABELE, 8R
after making new friends and creating a Dominican family, everything changed. When I come through the blue gates of the Dominican school, I now feel at home because of the love and the support that people are showing towards me. All the successes are because of the support and motivation from my friends and teachers.
WHEN I COME THROUGH THE BLUE GATES OF THE DOMINICAN SCHOOL, I NOW FEEL AT HOME BECAUSE OF THE LOVE AND THE SUPPORT THAT PEOPLE ARE SHOWING TOWARDS ME. ENOCK SOKO, 10S
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eing born in a different country and moving to South Africa was a bit frightening because you have to leave all your friends and make new friends and also learn different languages. Coming to Dominican Convent School, with the pressure from people saying that I must be as good as my brother, Albert, all the motivational talks from what’s called devotion at the boarding house, made me overcome my fear. Being at the boarding house has been and still is a life-changing experience, where you learn to work with a group of people who have different talents and ideas. As a foreigner, the first day felt like I was in a totally different world, where when people were talking to me in their languages I felt like they were making fun of me. But dominican convent school magazine
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Matric Farewell
Winter Wonderland
13 MAY
Friday, 13 May marked an auspicious occasion that had been keenly anticipated by all the matriculants. Glamorous gowns transformed the girls into ladies and perfectly tailored suits moulded the boys into gentlemen. We show-cased our individual styles and yet we were bound together as the Matric group of 2016. The night was filled with celebration and love. The dĂŠcor reflected a magical winter land where dreams could come true. As far as memorable nights go, this has to be the greatest of our school career. NOMSA ZIKALALA, 12V 88
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AWARDS AND PRIZES
ACADEMIC AWARDS GRADE 8 (2015)
GRADE 11 (2015)
FIRST IN SUBJECT
afrikaans arts and culture ems english french hss isizulu life orientation mathematics natural science sesotho
FIRST IN SUBJECT
REAOBOKA RAMAKOALIBANE REAOBOKA RAMAKOALIBANE SIVE MDLALOSE SIVE MDLALOSE THERESA KANTE SIVE MDLALOSE SIVE MDLALOSE MARCIA WILLIAMS SIMBARASHE MABAIRE SIVE MDLALOSE BOITUMELO SELWADI
OVERALL AVERAGE
first second third
SIVE MDLALOSE REAOBOKA RAMAKOALIBANE SIMBARASHE MABAIRE
GRADE 9 (2015) FIRST IN SUBJECT
afrikaans arts and culture ems english french hss isizulu life orientation mathematics natural science portuguese sesotho
afrikaans accounting ap english ap mathematics business studies dramatic arts english geography history information technology isizulu life orientation life science mathematics maths literacy physical science portuguese sesotho
BUQAQAWULI NOBAKADA
OVERALL AVERAGE
BUQAQAWULI NOBAKADA
first second third
CORLENDER MUNYAWIRI BUQAQAWULI NOBAKADA
BOIPELO MONTOEDI BOIPELO MONTOEDI BUNGCWETHI HLONGWANE DANZEL TSHUMA BOIPELO MONTOEDI SIPHIWE MKHONZA MUSA BUTHELEZI ZANELE SIMANGO NOMSA ZIKALALA NICOLLE CHARUMA LETHAUKUTHULA MASEKO DANZEL TSHUMA MUSA BUTHELEZI DANZEL TSHUMA CHUMA PINDELA DANZEL TSHUMA CYNTHIA JANUARIO CASSANDRA MODISE DANZEL TSHUMA MUSA BUTHELEZI BOIPELO MONTOEDI
CHRISTELLE BADIBANGA MASEGO TLHABANYANE SAMUKELE NGEMA KABELO DAMARI BUKIWE MASILELA MASEGO TLHABANYANE ADITELMA CANELAS TSHEPISO MOTLOUNG
OVERALL AVERAGE
first second third
MASEGO TLHABANYANE GIFT NYAMA THANDOLWETHU THWALA
GRADE 10 (2015) FIRST IN SUBJECT
accounting afrikaans business studies english geography french history information technology isizulu life orientation life science mathematics maths literacy physical science portuguese sesotho visual arts
TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO ALYSSA POTGIETER IMANI NYEZI IMANI NYEZI GISLAINE BATUBENGE BONGIWE NKOSI LUVUYO-UNATHI NYAMATHE NTOKOZO MYEZA GISLAINE BATUBENGE IMANI NYEZI TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO KISSIA NOGUEIRA MICHEL MAHLANGU TREVLIN OLCKERS
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TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO LAYLA MOTAUNG IMANI NYEZI
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORT AND CULTURE AWARDS BASKETBALL
VOLLEYBALL
TOP POINT SCORER
junior girls junior boys senior girls senior boys
MOST IMPROVED
senior girls
BOITUMELO SELWADI JABEZ MUKANDILA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
IMANI NYEZI
junior boys senior girls senior boys
JONATHAN BARUTI
MOST IMPROVED
junior girls junior boys senior girls senior boys
SIMBARASHE MABAIRE KEDIBONE MOKGOBU ENOCK SOKO
ULEMU PADZUWA JABEZ MUKANDILA
CHOIR
CRISTIANA FITA
best junior chorister best senior chorister
JOHN NHANDARA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
junior girls junior boys senior girls senior boys
JABULILE MATHENGA
BOITUMELO SELWADI KGOSIETSILE MOSINKI WEZI CHIRWA AND CASSANDRA MODISE JESSIE MACIE
CHESS
KUTLWANO SHAI SABELWE MABUYA
CONTEMPORARY DANCE most improved dancer best african performance best performance
KEORAPETSE LEBELE RAMODISE MODISE NINA ZWANE
DRUMMING most improved best junior best senior
MOST IMPROVED
junior senior
MICHAEL CHANETSA SIMBARASHE MABAIRE
MOTHEO MSIMANGA
best participant
SIVE MDLALOSE
most improved best junior best senior
NETBALL MOST IMPROVED
MANDISA NGUBANE
EARL RATEMA
MARIE MUTABAZI PRIVILEDGE DUBE MASEGO TLHABANYANE
PERFORMING ARTS
TOP GOAL SCORER
junior senior
TAMRY ESIRI
MARIMBA
HOUSE TROPHY
senior
THUTO KOENANE
I-SCHOOL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
junior senior
BULELWA MATABANE
KAMOGELO MOLOELANG SOMILA KIMA
best supporting actress best supporting actor best actress
ELLA MARRIOTT SIYABONGA NDABA TAMRY ESIRI
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
junior senior
NALEDI NTSOOA SINDISWA BOKOPANE
FOOTBALL MOST IMPROVED
senior girls
SINDISWA BOKOPANE
MANDISA NGUBANE
GOLDEN BOOT AWARD
senior girls junior boys senior boys
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SENIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
2016
KELEBOGILE MATSHEKA
SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
HALF-COLOURS summa cum laude basketball
honours
full colours
CHRISTIANA FITA MBULELO BONGOBI NDUMEZULU NGWENYA SARAH KAZEMBE RAMODISE MODISE THABANG KHAMBULE NOKULUNGA MASHABA MARENA MOLABA
NICOLLE CHARUMA
academic
ZANELE SIMANGO GIFT NYAMA NTOKOZO MYEZA MASEGO TLHABANYANE DANZEL TSHUMA
IMANI NYEZI
chess
THATO MNIKATI
netball
NTOMBENHLE MAVIMBELA ENTLE SABA SINDISWA BOKOPANE MANDISA NGUBANE MICHEL MAHLANGU NTHABISENG MODUKANELE AYANDA MOYO KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO MASANA SITHOLE REFILOE SITHOLE
soccer
LINDOKUHLE THUSI THATO MOOROSI MBONGWA DINEKA LONGIN KAKERA SINDISWA BOKOPANE MANDISA NGUBANE JOAQUIM DIAS NTOKOZO MYEZA PERTUNIA NEMANAME GUGU SEITLHAMO KGAUGELO MOTSUMI ENTLE SABA
volleyball
WITNESS MALINGA KGAUGELO MOTSUMI REFILOE MULEYA KELEBOGILE MATSHEKE BOITUMELO KHOANYANE SIMBARASHE MABAIRE SIPHESIHLE MAGUBANE OLGEBOGWE MATLALA SIVE MDLALOSE KELECHI NTINUGWA DIOSCOR IRAHARI LESEGO MPYE ENOCK SOKO REFILOE MULEYA
MPHO SEABI MICHEL MAHLANGU TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA NEO MAYEZA NTHABISENG MODUKANELE AYANDA MOYO KHANYA-KHAYA MOYO SIYABONGA NDABA BONGIWE NKOSI LUVUYO-UNATHI NYAMATHE TSHEPO NYANDA AMANDA SHEZI MASANA SITHOLE REFILOE SITHOLE SABELO TEMBA KHANYISILE MALOPE BOTLE MATHOKA PRINCESS MOYO BUKIWE MASILELA
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speech and drama
KANALELO MATHINYA JESSICA AMODA KHETIWE NDABA TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO
dance drumming marimba
TSHEGOFATSO MATSEBA TSHEPO NYANDA NOBUHLE HLOMUKA KHANYISILE MALOPE FATIMA KABA BOHLALE MALIBE
performing arts
KHETIWE NDABA ZANELE SIMANGO NOMAKHOSI SINDANE KHANYISILE MALOPE BOTLE MATHOKA KERATILE RAMMUKI
press team
AYANDA MOYO REITUMETSE POO
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choir
service
half colours
HONOURS COLOURS
basketball
summa cum laude
honours
full colours
half colours
NTOYAMI BOPHELA LAKHE GRANTHAM WEZI CHIRWA JESSIE MACIE MARIO ANTONIO JONATHAN BARUTI NATHAN BARUTI
NOMSA ZIKALALA
JESSE MACIE
BOIPELO MONTOEDI
CASSANDRA MODISE
MUSA BUTHELEZI
chess
SITHEMBISO MOKUWA
EDITH MSIMANGO
rugby
RODNEY MOSES
BOIPELO NONYANE
MUSA BUTHELEZI
IMANI NYEZI
NTOKOZO GULIWE
LAYLA MOTAUNG
NTOKOZO TSHABALALA
TSHEGOFATSO MANTSHO
netball
academic
SOMILA KIMA GUGU SEITLHAMO SOMILA KIMA
soccer
SITHEMBISO MOKUWA LESEGO MOTSOANE MPHO SEABI DANZEL TSHUMA BOITUMELO RASEHLO WEZI CHIRWA ISAAC SAYI KELEBOGILE MATSHEKE HAPIFINIO DUARTE
volleyball
ASHLEY CHINDAWI LAKHE GRANTHAM
BOITUMELO KOKOROPO
choir
PALESA LEGODI BOIPELO NONYANE NTOKOZO TSHABALALA MALEHLONOLO NTSOOA NOMAKHOSI SINDANE TREVLIN OLCKERS BOITUMELO KOKOROPO PALESA LEGODI
marimba
NOMAKHOSI SINDANE BOIPELO NONYANE AIMEDO LAKOTA IMANI NYEZI AIMEDO LOKOTA
music performing arts
PALESA LEGODI BOTLE MATHOKA EARL RATEMA
press team
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GRADE 12 AWARDS ENGLISH
SOCIAL SCIENCE GEOGRAPHY
ENGLISH
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first second third
BUNGCWETHI HLONGWANE NOMSA ZIKALALA MUSA BUTHELEZI
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MATHEMATICS
DANZEL TSHUMA JUSTICE MADZIVHANDILA NOMSA ZIKALALA
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JUSTICE MADZIVHANDILA
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BOIPELO MONTOEDI NOMSA ZIKALALA
TSHEGOFATSO SEPURU LESEGO MOTSOANE NICOLLE CHARUMA
NTOKOZO TSHABALALA CYNTHIA JANUARIO SANTA PINHEIRO
BOIPELO MONTOEDI ZANELE SIMANGO ENTLE SABA
RELIGION
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PORTUGUESE
SANTA PINHEIRO
OVERALL first second third
SESOTHO
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RADOLF MAVEDZENGE
LIFE ORIENTATION
AFRIKAANS
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BUNGCWETHI HLONGWANE
VALUES
2ND LANGUAGE first second third
NOMSA ZIKALALA
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DANZEL TSHUMA NOMSA ZIKALALA
RADOLF MAVEDZENGE
TECHNOLOGY
AP MATHEMATICS
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CHUMA PINDELA
HISTORY
MATHEMATICS
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ZANELE SIMANGO
CASSANDRA MODISE GRACE MOTSUMI
BOIPELO MONTOEDI NOMSA ZIKALALA MUSA BUTHELEZI
KELEBOGILE MATSHEKA
ISIZULU
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LETHAUKUTHULA MASEKO EDITH MSIMANGO ENTLE SABA
PRO MERITO AWARDS
COMMERCE
Awarded to Grade 12 learners in recognition of their dedication and ability in sport and culture for five consecutive years.
ACCOUNTING
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BOIPELO MONTOEDI DANZEL TSHUMA
basketball
MUSA BUTHELEZI BOIPELO MONTOEDI DANZEL TSHUMA
KHETHIWE NDABA
choir
BOITUMELO KOKOROPO MALEHLOHONOLO NTSOOA
ENTLE SABA
MPHO SEABI NOMAKHOSI SINDANE
THE ARTS
NTOKOZO TSHABALALA
DRAMATIC ARTS
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SPHIWE MKHONZA TSHEPISO MOLIKI THANDEKA KHESWA
marimba netball
NOMAKHOSI SINDANE SOMILA KIMA ENTLE SABA
soccer
HEPIFINIO DUARTE NTOKOZO GULIWE
SCIENCES
MPHO SEABI DANZEL TSHUMA
LIFE SCIENCE
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KELEBOGILE MATSHEKA
BOIPELO MONTOEDI
LESEGO MOTSOANE
NOMSA ZIKALALA CASSANDRA MODISE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
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JESSIE MACIE CASSANDRA MODISE
BUSINESS STUDIES
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WEZI CHIRWA
DANZEL TSHUMA JUSTICE MADZIVHANDILA MUSA BUTHELEZI
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volleyball
LAKHE GRANTHAM WITNESS MALINGA KELEBOGILE MATSHEKA KGAUGELO MOTSUMI
SPECIAL AWARDS BOIPELO MONTOEDI
2016 LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to a Grade 12 learner who has shown outstanding, consistent and exemplary leadership in all spheres of school life. DUX SCHOLAR For the highest combined marks in all Grade 12 subjects.
DANZEL TSHUMA ZENEX MATHS, SCIENCE AND ENGLISH AWARD
For the highest average in Maths, Science and English
REITUMETSE POO
2016 SERVICE AWARD
Awarded to a Grade 12 learner who has shown outstanding, consistent and exemplary service to the school in all spheres of school life, and who embodies the ethos of Dominican Convent School.
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INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
BABY CLASS
Malakai Horn
Noela Madalena
Alvaro Mouton
Tochi Ogbonna
Emmanuel Ossa Ossa
Oratile Tshishonga
Bencao Vuvu
Bethel Chimwanda
Mia Mackenzie
Duma Duma
Adaeze Ezeife
Ezra Koopman
Sibahle Makhathini
Rutendo Manyuchi
Wandile Maphosa
Keona Maseko
Khethelo Mkhize
Minenhle Mpofu
Engetelo Mukhari
Tiisetso Nissel
Sebeelo Letlotlo
Oratilwe Sibeko
Thokozani Sibiya
Lishen Singh
Mutshidzi Tshivhilinge
Otsile Daku
Emmanuel Ddumba
Melokuhle Khumalo
Lehlohonolo Litabe
Ashley Magodiela
Balekane Mamabolo
NOT PICTURED Rorisang Ayivor
000
Thapelo Moeti
Kabelo Motapane
NOT PICTURED Enzo Domingos
00S
Mace Van Wyk
Nkosazana Zwane
Tonica Matthews
Nhlakanipho Mazibuko
Nonceba Mhlongo
Letlotlo Mokhethi
Freddy Musada
Imange Ndabeni
Mangaliso Ngubeni
Nthabiseng Posholi
Thato Shingwenyana
Shannen Tshuma
Elyon Adabah
Boniswa Buthelezi
Cheryl Chimwanda
Crispen Chirume
Refentse Itsweng
Maya Koopman
Ndumiso Mabuya
Lethabo Makabanyane
NOT PICTURED Mnqobi Makhubo
RM
Nqobile Makhathini
Vincent Mashaba
Olerato Masilo
Chikomborero Matumba
Omphile Mogase
Keratilwe Moloi
Thabiso Monageng
Itumeleng Mophosho
Sihle Mthanti
Siyabonga Ngutshana
Bontle Nkomo
Keren Nkongolo
Mihle Nongogo
Samkele Radebe
Khathutshelo Ramanugu
Koketso Sehume
Tumisho Serepo
Nkateko Shinguenyana
Sicelo Tshabalala
Joshua Ugonna
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NOT PICTURED Rachel Zikode
RS
Taye Watkins
Kearabetswe Zulu
Musa Khumalo
Thando Maebela
Mahlatse Mahlalela
Maita Mbariro
Kemoratile Metsileng
Omphile Mmethi
Lukhanyo Cekete
Mary-Anne Churu
Jack Dakile
Fredrick Ezeife
Siphephelo Hlatshwayo
Masedi Khoanyane
Lesedi Mahlatji
Gabriella Makanda
Nontisikelelo Maphosa
Kristen Maseko
Masego Mashaba
Omphile Masilo
Minienhle Mazibuko
Ofentse Mohale
Maxime Mpano-Makuza
Calvin Mugutso
Lwazi Ndlovu
Gopolang Ndzekeli
Arodi Ruben
Tylin Saptoe
Chiko Chanetsa
Tshepang Dladla
Omphile Kobeli
Ethan Koffman
1B
Mariam Siby
Angelo Vuvu
Hayden Watkins
Puseletso Zulu
Khanya Mmusi
Nakisani Magagula
Karabo Magodiela
Athen Massika
Frederick Mfene
Koena Mokoena
Asanda Moloi
Kopano Mosebi
Lekgeme Mphahlele
Manelisi Mpofu
Rutendo Musada
Lulama Mzangwe
Lihle Ndlangamandla
Lwandle Ngcobo
Tlhonolofatso Nkosi
Reoratile Ntaje
Lebogang Plaatjies
Lethabo Qwaka
Tlhalefo Rapuleng
Lesedi Seleti
Uche Abaruo
Chioma Ajuobi
Boipelo Aphane
Natasha Basikolo
Luthando Cekete
Lulama Lukhele
Oratile Maidi
Jada Mapfumo
Natasha Masuku
Thabo Mhulatshi
NOT PICTURED Eleazar Chindomu Sean Mthembu
1G
Mikayla Thoane
Siya Tshabalala
Matteo V.d. Westhuizen
Yanga Ddumba
Sphesihle Dlamini
Kutlwano Josam
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Pheliswa Jwili
Faith Lucas
Pedro Miguel
Masentle Moeti
Thando Mosidi
Ntumba Mukeba
Funani Muofhe
Buhle Ndlovu
Paidaishe Ntshingila
Favour Nwachukwu
Keamogetswe Ramathlafi
Boikanyo Ratlhagane
Rorisang Aphane
Adrienne Damons
Lonwabo Fihla
Nokutenda Manase
Chipo Manyuchi
NOT PICTURED Rodney Mugadza
1M
Zola Ruben
Khothatso Sebake
Zanele Xulu
Mangaliso Maphalala
Kgakollo Masege
Kamogelo Mashadzha
Itumeleng Moroe
Chioma Nebo
Daniel Nkongolo
Luvuyo Nyovane
Tswaledi Phashe
Nyiko Radebe
Ethan Benjamin
Jean-Pierre Blignaut
Mbali Bokopane
Amulike Dube
Akhumuzi Duma
Angela Dzokesayi
Busisiwe Jabetla
Ntando Kumalo
Ofunwa Likhaba
Ntokozo Malebo
Rhulani Mathebula
Lehlohonolo Mgabhi
Ayanda Mogoshi
Siyabonga Moloelang
Omphile Monanyane
Mmasego Moseki
Anele Ndawo
Penuel Ndlovu
Tshimollo Ndzekeli
Lindokuhle Nhlapho
Andile Nkwenkwana
Rorisang Ntshona
Tiago Okonkwo
Ofentse Oliphant
Khumo Pooe
Tshiamo Selwadi
Ofentse Sibeko
Lethabo Thekwane
Anathi Tobo
Oboitshepo Chavalala
Tshepi Daku
Oarabile Dikeme
Frederique Eyengbiang Ossa
Sonwabile Fihla
Samuel Gomolemo
Molemo Gqosha
Jassira Miguel
Sandiso Mkhize
Esihle Mkize
Ratumo Mofutsanyana
Owethu Motaung
Lehakwe Mpholo
Mpumi Mthembu
2M
NOT PICTURED Miguel Joao
2S
Logan-Leigh Ugonna
Wandile Hlatshwayo
Riboningo Mabasa
Neo Mabe
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Ziyanda Mtimkulu
Nyakallo Ntsooa
Lesego Nxumalo
Faith Nyawera
Unam Pase
Neo Rantao
Opelong Rapodile
Onthatile Saohatse
Lungile Sibiya
Mpilo Sindane
Sibongakonke Hlatshwayo
Mandisa Khumalo
Thandolwethu Madinane
Hlumela Malinga
Olorato Mncube
Palesa Molamu
Kamohelo Motapane
Amahle Ndawo
3A
Nomthandazo Sithole
Mpova Vuvu
Keren Wanyama
Ayanda Zwedala
Grace Manase
Unathi Masimini
Dinhle Matsoetlane
Zuriel Matthews
Sihle Mdletshe
Kwazi Mketshane
NOT PICTURED Lethabo Letsoalo
3C
Temaswati Ngobese
Agrippa Nhlapo
Lindokuhle Ntuli
Motheo Sadiki
Keamogetswe Seabi
Alyssa Tyler
Nkosinathi Zuze
Sbahle Cele
Lehlohonolo Gcaleka
Victoria Hughes
Asanda Khumalo
Katlego Lefowa
Leila Marriott
Reshoketswe Mathosa
Takunda Matumba
Lindo Maxhanti
Unathi Mbadzo
Nhlangano Mhlongo
Amogelang Mhulatshi
Bokang Mokhethi
Sibusiso Ncube
Reatile Ngubane
Grace Ngwenya
Nyerende Matlhogonolo
Pavel Rosenthal
Kago Sebeelo
Ayanda Tshabalala
Oratilwe Tshikane
Nokuthula Dlamini
Woxola Hughes
Deyshan Kaloo
Tumelo Khala
Vincent Kibue
Khanya Kobeli
Isaac Lomo
Motlatsi Mabeta
Khathutshelo Mamphoto
Elias Manthata
Reatlehile Mathinya
Phutholoho Mathoka
Kelebogile Matseoane
Mbulaheni Mbali
Boitumelo Mpalane
Laika Muanza
4C
Mandisa Madlala
Ashanti Mamabolo
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Angela Mwangi
Phemelo Ratlhagane
Ayanda Sebuse
Junia Wanyama
Zinhle Zuze
Omphile Baholo
Lihle Gule
Amahle Kemp
Keabetswe Mahoro
Phathutshedzo Malaka
Tshegofatso Malope
Njabulo Maseko
Thamsanqa Mashele
Justin Matsoetlane
Alwande Mdletshe
Waratwa Mlonyeni
Lungile Mofokeng
Warona Mogoshi
Bokamoso Mokoena
Keabetsoe Mpele
Jan Mwakassa
Princess Ndlovu
Njabulo Ngema
Khwezi Radebe
Kutloano Sehlapelo
Loyiso Thela
Michyle Watkins
Unathi Dubazana
Luyanda Gasa
Cynthia Gwanyanya
Chris Itefela
Marone Kassa
Omolemo Legodi
Banthatile Madubanya
Wandile Majola
Warona Malambe
Keletso Mohale
Bonolo Moroe
Relebogile Mxakato
Sethu Ngobese
Nokukhanya Radebe
Palesa Selibe
Lihle Thage
Neo Thoane
Nompumelelo Dladla
Mthandazo Jabetla
Oratile Mabula
Andile Magudulela
Misho Mashigo
Gomolemo Matseba
Kutlwano Mthembu
Keyan Naidoo
NethonondaTanya
Tshiamo Nissel
Phororo Mathapelo
Ntando Sipambo
Garon Beukes
Hlumela Gcasamba
Liam Johnstone
Tanaka Magwegwe
Sandiso Mahlangu
5G
Tenderoyashe Makuwerere
NOT PICTURED Tinashe Chitaka
5P
Ofentse Tshishonga
Malebo Van Ross
Ntando Mazibuko
Lulama Mketshane
Mandisa Mkhetshane
Rapelang Molubi NOT PICTURED Ropafadzo Dube Pascalinah Kazembe
Nyeleti Sithole
Owethu Thamane
Bernadine Zwane
6B
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Lutando Makhoba
Sihle Malambe
Jeena Marriott
Buhle Mkhangwana
Gontse Mohale
Naledi Mokonyane
Tumelo Muanza
Sibongakonke Ndawo
Kgotso Qwaka
Amogelang Sediela
Banele Bhengu
Jabulani Lebewane
Thato Lekata
Tinyiko Mabaso
6D
Thato Serepo
Katleho Shongwe
Ofentse Tshehla
Unathi Tshuma
Asanda Majola
Oratilwe Masilo
Gugulethu Mkhize
Oratile Mosinki
Gladys Moyo
Zenzo Msimanga
Nelly Mukodzeri
Nsika Ngubane
Shaun Ngwenya
Khothatso Nyandeni
Kudzai Coutries
Branford Derbyshire
Nokuthula Dube
Kgosietsile Legae
Tshiamo Lekalakala
Jennifer Lioul
Onkarabetse Mogase
Basetsana Moropa
Linda Ndelani
Mbali Ngwenya
Teboho Nkosi
Hlengiwe Plaatjies
Celma Ahmedou
Simnikiwe Dhlamini
Njabulo Dikome
Claudio Francisco
Meron Getahune
Princess Kante
Lwandile Mavi
Soni Mdlulwa
Omolemo Mogase
Koketso Molema
Keabetswe Mosidi
Ntsika Nkosi
Cristina Canga
Jeorgeth Dos Santos
Siyabonga Dube
Wandile Dube
NOT PICTURED Joao De Carvalho Tania Van Wyk
7B
Gomolemo Sephodi
Asma Siby
Tumelo Mabeta
Jacline Manuel
Bathandwa Manyamalala
Buntu Mkhonto
NOT PICTURED Naomi Kazembe Thabo Peete
7S
Marina Sonblo
Thandeka Tshabalala
Siphokazi Khala
Lethabo Legwale
Tegra Lomo
Tshegofatso Malapane
8B
Kelechukwu Okpara
Karabo Radebe
Jemima Ruben
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Njabulo Shingwenyana
Ijeoma Ibe
Ibu Kapisa
Leanne Khumalo
Chilowa Leshaba
Israel Mafuta
Masego Manoog
Tshepang Matabane
Owethu Mavuka
Ntando Mazibuko
Matshidiso Mohulo
Kgosiemang Mosinki
Fezile Mpotulo
Mapalo Mwale
Itumeleng Ngubane
Malik Nodangala
Itumeleng Ratsikana
Kutlwano Shai
Tamia Tshili
Siphesihle William
Helen Getahune
Ithuteng Homoyi
Katleho Koenane
Nosindi Kubeka
Lelethu Mabentsela
Khanyisa Maebela
Blessing Manthata
Mpho Mogalobe
Kgosietsile Mosinki
Thembelihle Moyo
Nhlanhla Mtembu
Divine Mwenda
Ashley Ndou
Katleho Ntholi
Thubelihle Cebekhulu
Michael Chanetsa
Lourenรงo Garcia
Clementine Godi
Wesley Mncube
Bophela Mnyakeni
Nompumelelo Motsepe
Vuyelwa Moyo
8L
Lesego Masoek
Xenlyn Matthews
Bonga Mchunu
8R
Khahliso Ntoi
Livhuwani Ratshibaya
Vusumuzi Tshabalala
Shekina Woldesemayat
Relebogile Hlatshwayo
Jeffrey Kimani
Kilebohile Kobeli
Chelsea-Rose Mackenzie
Ella Marriott
Pertunia Mashiloane
8W
Keraiya Naidoo
Bhambatha Ndaba
Lutho Ndiki
Refiloe Ntshabele
Thandiwe Padzuwa
Zamokuhle Thabethe
Noligwa Tsehloane
Asante Zwane
Lisa Dube
Andile Dube
Hans Itefela
Tyrese Jacobs
Keorapetse Lebele
Mogomotsi Leso
Kgotso Mabuya
Lunga Makhanya
Nozipho Malindzisa
Thobekile Mathobela
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Morena Matsoso
Marang Modise
Thabang Mokoena
Motheo Msimanga
Marie Justine Mutabazi
John Nhandara
Ifaenyichuku Nwosu
Bridget Sebola
Tshenolo Semenya
Kgomotso Tshukudu
Sifiso Buthelezi
Moise Byiringiro
Sean Dzokesayi
Jonah Gasura
Tshegofatso Kgosiemang
Boitumelo Khoanyane
Omphile Malatse
Thandeka Mosia
Tshiamo Motau
Bhekuzulu Ndlovu
Melchi Ngoyi
Sijabulile Nsibandze
Ulemu Padzuwa
Nelly Phakathi
Matthew Alberts
Yannick Batubenge
Jansen Mukandila
Kelly Ntinugwa
9B
Adam Van Zyl
Gift Matubatuba
Sive Mdlalose
Candice Meek
NOT PICTURED Tadiwa Makuwerere
9K
Owami Sejwe
Boitumelo Selwadi
Daluxolo Sithebe
Sibusiso Sithole
Kefuoe Thokoane
Marcia Williams
Nontsikilelo Davies
Emmanuel House
Theresa Kante
Phila Lufele
Simbarashe Mabaire
Siphesihle Magubane
Kananelo Mokone
Kabelo Molamu
9N
Naledi Ntsooa
Malwande Phiri
Reaoboka Ramakoalibane
Thato Rammutla
Lesego Sepuru
Lilitha Sibanyoni
Natasha Tapfumaneyi
Motlatso Themba
Boipelo Baitsi
Boipelo Dladla
Daniel Gitau
Siphesehle Kunene
Reabetsoe Machepha
Emihle Mangcipu
Olebogwe Matlala
Thato Mokgatle
Kamogelo Moloelang
Nwabisa Moyo
NOT PICTURED Joseph Kazembe Aurea Nogueira
9V
Khanyisile Nangu
Miyoyo Ngnatat
Hlolohelo Pusoeng
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Michelle Sephula
Nhlanhla Sibiya
Ofentse Somo
Jonathan Tshitadi
Ryley Buikes
Katleho Chepape
Sonto Dube
Zinhle Geluk
Paballo Kekana
Thuto Koenane
Mamello Makgalemele
Tadiwa Mavedzenge
Thabiso Mncube
Keletso Monageng
Mondli Moyo
10L
Sandile Ndaba
Ntando Ngcobo
Bongiwe Nkutha
Hlohonolofatso Pusoeng
Boikanyo Rankapole
Ishiqa Singh
Buhle Skosana
Wanga Tshivhase
Ntoyami Bopela
Nokukhanya Buthelezi
Aditelma Canelas
Samantha Chirume
Noxolo Dlamini
Hรกfnio Duarte
Thulie Gumede
Lwando Hurley
Dioscor Irahari
Refilwe Lekwape
Tsheko Magubane
Molly Mashile
Davis Massala
Tshepiso Mnguni
Lerato Moloi
Thato Moorosi
Maphutha Mothapo
Kgomotso Mpele
Akani Novela
Lindokuhle Thusi
Christelle Badibanga
Neo Dinku
Nkosazana Dlamini
Cristiana Fita
Emmanuel Getahune
Thulani Gumede
Luyanda Madida
Siphosethu Malindzisa
Nqobile Mashau
Tshepiso Matsose
Thato Mnikati
Musa Monageng
NOT PICTURED Zizo Chuma Titelo Lepule Mahlatse Mabitsela Fuluthelo Singo
Masego Tlhabanyane
Dolophina Vilankulu
Thato Gwinya
Atlehang Jorha
Pheladi Kekane
10M
Banele Kumalo
NOT PICTURED Sandile Tilibe Boikarabelo Tladi
Simphiwe Ngcobo
Nontokozo Ngwenya
Sandile Nonyukela
Keratile Rammuki
Rendani Ratshibaya
Bongisiwe Sibanda
Thando Sithole
Nina Zwane
Mbulelo Bongobi
John Damari
Mbongwa Dineka
Sebenele Dlamini
Phumeza Hlongwane
Clinton Khumalo
Sabelwe Mabuya
Khulekani Magudulela
Bontle Malebo
10R
Tamiqua Martin
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Khwezi Masuku
Corlender Munyawiri
Ndivhuwo Nemugumoni
Samukele Ngema
Ndumezulu Ngwenya
Buqaqawuli Nobakada
Morglin Olivier
Mbalenhle Radebe
Dibatlo Rankoe
Ofentse Sekgobela
Thobeka Bokopane
Savannah Campbell
Cindy Dzobo
Longin Kakera
Atlegang Kgagudi
Helder Mavuie
Siphesihle Mazibuko
Tshepiso Motloung
Lesego Mpye
Feziwe Nangu
NOT PICTURED Beatrice Beaver Moradi Keraetswe
10S
Tanaka Semeon
Nomfundo Sive
Thandolwethu Thwala
Natasha Kgaphola
Londiwe Kunene
Monare Maditsi
Thato Maja
Bukiwe Masilela
NOT PICTURED Sarah Kazembe Ramodise Modise
Lungelo Ndawo
Mandisa Ngubane
Gift Nyama
Siyabonga Sechabe
Reabetsoe Selelo
Simphiwe Shabalala
Sibusiso Simamane
Enock Soko
Christine Cebekhulu
Fezile Dhladhla
Thabang Khambule
Ayanda Madi
Layla Motaung
Carnatia Mpapele
Zukhanye Mqunquthu
Refilwe Mthelezulu
Siyabonga Ndaba
11F
Mihlali Ngayi
11G
Jemima Nsabwa
Imani Nyezi
Boitumelo Rasehlo
Earl Ratema
Amanda Shezi
Sibonginkosi Zuze
Nontokozo Zwane
Ntokozo Zwane
Mario Antonio
Jonathan Baruti
Gislaine Batubenge
Tamry Esiri
Jason Kekana
Nonhlanhla Maclare
Mpho Manalo
Jabulile Mathenga
Kananelo Mathinya
Ntombenhle Mavimbela
Thato Mosea
Ntokozo Myeza
Lindokuhle Nxele
Luvuyo Nyamathe
Cheraldine Peters
Mogau Sadike
Sipho Twala
Khanyisa Zide
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11M
Nthabiseng Modukanele
Nathan Baruti
Duduzile Buthelezi
Tamia Jacobs
Lance Latola
Thabang Marumo
Nokulunga Mashaba
Neo Mayeza
Zisuxolo Mhlayivana
Kamohelo Mlambo
Abigail Mokgobu
Ayanda Moyo
Khanya-Khaya Moyo
Holiness Muanza
Hlulani Nkhwashu
Tshepo Nyanda
Trevlin Olckers
Gugulethu Seitlhamo
Keketso Serero
Joaquim Dias
Mlondi Dlamini
Hlengiwe Mahlambi
Michel Mahlangu
Tshegofatso Mantsho
Marena Molaba
Keoagile Moledi
Keletso Nakedi
Denise Pedro
Ntokozo Phillips
Isaac Sayi
Masana Sithole
Refilwe Sithole
Sabelo Temba
Rachel Vaz
Mbali Xulu
Masego Bantsi
Cynthia Januario
Katlego Khoza
Somila Kima
Witness Malinga
Melisa Mathobela
Manelisa Mbatha
Buti Mofokeng
Ashley Chindawi
Nobuhle Hlomuka
11N
Pertunia Nemaname
Bongiwe Nkosi
NOT PICTURED Lebohang Khumalo
12M
12S
Tshepiso Moliki
Kgomotso Monyemoratho
Mitchell Mpofu
Malehlohonolo Ntsooa
Itumeleng Phetoe
Neo Tisane
Thandeka Kheswa
Jesse Macie
Bohlale Malibe
Koketso Marule
Botle Mathoka
Sithembiso Mokuwa
Kgaugelo Motsumi
Khethiwe Ndaba
Reitumetse Poo
Atlegang Ramakgapola
Jessica Amoda
Musa Buthelezi
Nicolle Charuma
Wezi Chirwa
Lakhe Grantham
Bungcwethi Hlongwane
12V
Ntokozo Tshabalala
Mpumelelo Xulu
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Palesa Legodi
Aimee Lokota
Karabo Magomola
Leley Maseko
Kelebogile Matsheka
Boipelo Montoedi
Rodney Moses
Lesego Motsoane
Princess Moyo
Edith Msimango
Boipelo Nonyane
Chuma Pindela
Santa Pinheiro
Reamogetswe Poo
Ntokozo Guliwe
Entle Saba
Tshegofatso Sepuru
Nomakhosi Sindane
Danzel Tshuma
Nomsa Zikalala
Hepifinio Duarte
Fatima Kaba
Boitumelo Kokoropo
Justice Madzhivhandila
Khanyisile Malope
Radolf Mavedzenge
Sphiwe Mkhonza
Cassandra Modise
Caleb Nkosi
Ontlametse Phalatse
Mpho Seabi
Mbongiseni Sibanda
Zanele Simango
12W
Refiloe Muleya
Sibongile Ndlovu
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Jo-Anne Appels
Amanda Beukes
Darryl Bimray
Modupi Botsane
Martha Bouman
Sonto Buthelezi
Denise Carolino
Tarisai Chanetsa
Tangu Changa
Bianca Chendip
Jeffrey Chimwanda
Nicola Da Silva
Gabby De Quintal
Marie De Wet
Sipho Dlamini
Barry Donga
Bronwyn Dos Santos
Petrus Du Toit
Lynn Fortmann
Jessica Gomes
Paul Horn
Graham Howarth
Robin Howell
Sr Evelyn Jung
Isaac Karota
Tanya Lamb
Noloyiso Lange
Grace Leggett
Sandisiwe Leuta
Amelia Lima
Ruth Loewenthal
Joyce Machogo
Deidre Mackenzie
Veronica Magudulela
Giba Mahlangu
Thabo Mahlatse
Suzan Maleho
Lydia Mangaliso
Amanda Maree
Hassiena Marriott
Helen Marx
Florence Masuku
Tapiwa Mavedzenge
Colleen Mazibuko
Goodman Mkhahlela
Kgothatso Modupe
Paulus Modupe
Apiel Mokoena
Jayme Moodley
Sabrina Moore
Sidrick Moore
Rosalia Motha
Cynthia Mtshali
Phumudzo Muravha
Freddy Musada
Mbuyi Mutamba
Busisiwe Mwelase
Viloshini Naidoo
Bongumusa Ncanana
Connie Ndhlovu
Alex Ngoasheng
Thandazani Ngubane
Helen Ngubeni
S’thembile Ngubeni
Linah Ngwenya
Nondumiso Nhlapo
Brighton Nkomo
Yvonne Peete
Anne Pirie
Leluma Posholi
Andrew Radebe
Nthlane Ratlhagane
Margaret Redman
Dalene Rostovsky
Michelle Roy
Evelyn Sehlapelo
Nthabiseng Selibe
Francis Shabalala
Takalani Siala
Bongiwe Sibiya
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Zelda Sikhakhane
Hiloshni Singh
Ntsoaki Sithole
Ute Smythe
Franc Sobreira
Joyce Sokhela
Venkata Somanchi
Jacqui Spellas
Susan Steyn
Grace Thabethe
Debbie Thome
Neighbour Thondhlana
Alice Tshabalala
Tammy-Anne Van Den Heever
Lara Van Der Westhuizen
Natania Van Rooyen
Vincent Vollgraaff
Dayle Whitaker
Kathleen Whitaker
Julia Wright
NOT PICTURED Celia Griggs Byron Lorton Zama Madonsela Bongumusa Mbatha Molly Mcongwane Linah Ngwenya Shira Wolpe
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2016 magazine DESIGN
Paul Horn
EDITORS
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