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Welcome to AWSUM News

Editor Marika Truter | 021 872 3880 marika@tiemedia.co.za

We are delighted to welcome you to this very first edition of AWSUM News in your region!

We know that this is the beginning of a great relationship with the schools and families in your region. We at AWSUM News are looking immensely forward to adding more and more value to your busy lifestyle, with oodles of easy-to-access information to help you manage your time, as a parent, learner or teacher.

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We aim to connect communities to improve everyone’s experiences in the region where their school is based. You will find useful information about varied opportunities in your region, whether it is restaurants, activities, sport, motoring, entertainment, décor, health, fashion or beauty – the list is almost endless.

The AWSUM community has now grown to 13 regions nationwide. This phenomenal expansion makes it possible for us to bring you a wide-ranging editorial offering to include many articles of a general nature, for your benefit.

Our mission for 2016 is that AWSUM will be your newsletter of choice, the one that you will be looking forward to receiving each month, so that you can get not only all the latest schools news, but also much more that will enhance your life on a daily basis.

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For secondary school and specifically Grade 12 learners, this edition contains great tips for study success for matric and beyond. Use this valuable resource to organise your year, so that you could perform to the very best of your abilities.

We also have great features on health, with a focus on the younger child, as well as some nifty tips to ‘beat the back-toschool budget blues’.

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The dressing • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 10 ml orange zest • 5 ml ginger, freshly grated • 1 red chilli, sliced • 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice • 2 tbls Wellington’s red wine vinegar • 1/4 cup sesame oil • 1 tbls honey • 2 tbls Wellington’s Peach Chutney • Salt to taste Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend.

The slaw • 3 large green apples, skin on, sliced • 250 g green cabbage, finely shredded • 250 g red cabbage, finely shredded • 1cup walnuts, toasted • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted • 1/2 cup sultanas • 6 spring onions with tops, roughly chopped • 1/2 cup mint, chopped • 2.5 ml caraway seeds, toasted and crushed (optional)

METHOD Toss all the ingredients together and mix well with the orange dressing just before serving. © Jenny Morris 2014–2015

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STUDY PLAN FOR SUCCESS “The past while has seen many celebrations and accolades afforded to the top matriculants of 2015.

When considering what made them get to the top, there is one thing that really stands out: routine,” says Nola Payne, Head of Faculty: Information Technology at The Independent Institute of Education, South Africa’s largest and most accredited private higher education institution.

“Almost without exception, these high achievers, regardless of their backgrounds, credited being organised and focused on their goals as being key to their success,” she says.

Payne says both this year’s matrics as well as students preparing to enter higher education for the first time can make their lives much easier – and their studies more successful – if they set in place a solid structure to support them in the coming year.

“Now is the ideal time for them to make resolutions about committing to their future success and structuring their learning,” she says. Payne suggests following these steps:

Identify your goals for the year These goals should be realistic and achievable. It is a good idea to write down your goals and display them where you can see them every day. This reminder of your goals will become your mantra for the year.

Never lose focus of your goals, as they will drive and motivate you through the tough times.

Have a dedicated study area A desk or table in a quiet room or corner is preferable. You will require some stationery as well.

A variety of pens, highlighters and notepads will be sufficient. Studying on your bed or on the couch is not conducive for a productive study session. You will slouch, your notes will be difficult to manage and you will inevitably become lethargic and sleepy.

If you do not have access to a dedicated space, investigate the options at your school as well as public libraries. Search for and identify a space that works for you, and schedule your study times around opening and closing times.

Be realistic about your weekly schedule If you have certain days when you are committed to part-time work, sport, a cultural activity or a regular event such as a weekly dinner with a friend, then work these into your schedule.

Do not eliminate all outside interests and events, as this will make you bored and demotivated. It is important to maintain life balance and schedule outside interests into your learning plan. However, be picky about what you allow into your valuable schedule and what not. Nightly visits to the pub, for instance, will not help you at all.

Start early in the academic year Make summaries of what was covered in class each day. These will become the core of your study notes closer to the exams. Preparing for each class beforehand can contribute a lot to being successful – you will be able to ask your teacher questions and further embed the knowledge in your memory.

Keep a logical filing system for your notes Consider creating individual files or folders for each subject. Whether these are electronic or physical files, it is important to maintain order and structure.

Start your year as you hope to finish This is a very important year, and you will have plenty of time to relax at the end of it. Many of the top matric achievers have spoken about their determination and sacrifice, which, if you follow in their footsteps, will make this the year that sets you up for a bright future.

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HEALTH

7 compelling reasons why children should exercise

You exercise regularly because you want to enjoy the benefits of exercise.

Exercise offers the same benefits to your your children. Here are seven of the most important benefits.

4 to 8 March 2016

National School Health Week Use these tips to help your kids keep healthy at school.

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Exercise helps children maintain a healthy weight Childhood obesity is becoming one of the biggest health issues facing our generation. And since obesity is a direct trigger for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, it’s crucial for children to maintain a healthy weight.

Exercise builds strong muscles and bones The human body builds its bones during childhood (before the teen years). That means childhood is the optimal time to build bone density through exercise (especially body weight exercise). And strong muscles aren’t just something adults should have! Kids benefit from having strong muscles too – they’re less likely to suffer injuries while they conquer the playground.

Exercise boosts mood and improves concentration Kids need to be able to concentrate to learn. And they learn better and learn more when they’re happy.

Exercise causes the body to release endorphins – natural happy hormones and tranquilisers. Not only do these leave kids feeling happier, it also settles their energy levels, making it easier for them to concentrate.

If your kid can concentrate well, he’s more likely to perform better at school.

Exercise boosts self-image and self-esteem When you engage in exercise, you feel stronger, faster, fitter and leaner. This makes you feel more selfconfident. Kids also feel that way after exercise.

Exercise in the form of team sports will improve social skills Team sports teach kids how to socialise and communicate. These improve interpersonal skills, which a kid will need – and rely on – for life!

Exercise helps kids sleep better (and sleep longer) Children need sleep – their brains are developing fast. But there’s e that this development only happens when kids sleep. So sleep deprivation is, quite literally, bad for a kid’s brain. Exercise provides the ideal release for kid energy, allowing the child to sleep well thereafter.

Exercise improves motor coordination and skills Through exercise, children refine and improve their motor skills and their coordination. This makes them better able to perform all sorts of tasks throughout life.

So sign your kid up for a team sport and make sure you make time to play with your kids (skip, hop, jump and race!). The benefits are powerful and long-lasting.

Source: http://www.trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za/article_detail

A healthy lunchbox

Growing youngsters need a healthy snack for the busy days they face at school. Remember that a balanced lunchbox will not only provide children with the energy they need, but it will also keep them healthy and happy.

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Children need to move to develop well.

Most children love to move naturally, but encourage your child to move for fun. It will boost their brains and also help them to sleep better to revive their energies.

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Non-toxic stationery

When purchasing stationery like crayons, pens and glue, make sure that the products are non-toxic.

This will prevent any harm to your children, always buy safety scissors that may prevent injury to your child and their friends.

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Make sure your kids have access to and know how to use emergency numbers. When there’s an injury at school, they know who to phone to help them.

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A well-planned lunchbox will energise your child, both physically and mentally.

Carbohydrate-containing foods with a lower glycemic index (GI) are the foods that supply a steady source of energy. Adding lean protein (the size of the palm) and a little fat (such as cottage cheese) helps to prolong steady energy release.

Adding veggies and/or fruit contributes to the vitamin content. Round off the lunchbox with a tub of plain live yoghurt and a bottle of water. For snack time, pack some dried fruit, seeds and nuts and pack all the foods in individual containers with an ice brick. Children love the surprise of opening little containers and if you add a bit of interest, the lunchbox will come back empty.

Making your child’s lunchboxes is the only way you can be sure you know what’s going in them. You can tailor them to suit their tastes and choose good-quality ingredients to make them even more nutritious. Shop-bought sandwiches and snacks are often packed with additives and can also be loaded with mayonnaise, sauces or dressings which are high in fat and salt.

If your child always takes a packed lunch to school, try to mix things up a bit so they aren’t eating the same old thing every day. Keep the ingredients fresh, the flavours exciting, and make different options throughout the week to keep things interesting. You can even use up the leftovers from your evening meals in your lunches, which will save you time and money. If you’re stuck for new ideas, use the list below for some inspiration.

For a well-balanced meal that will keep you going all day, aim for a good mix of protein and carbohydrates with plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Sandwich ideas • Puree vegetables such as leftover roasted vegetables to use as a sandwich spread. Add a little mayonnaise and some leftover meat and put on a low GI roll or use as a sandwich with rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Biltong and cottage cheese on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Mashed hard-boiled egg with homemade sandwich spread on rye or wholewheat/low GI bread.

• Nut butter and honey (raw) on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Tuna and mayo with lettuce and tomato on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

• Toasted cheese and egg on rye or whole-wheat/low GI bread.

Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition. He is widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues. Patrick is also popular on radio shows and international television as a presenter, interviewer and guest.

Savoury A flask of home-made soup with a hunk of nice bread and a small wedge of tasty cheese, slices of home-made pizza, quiche or frittata, or pittas stuffed with mini home-made kebabs. Salads with a great dressing can also make brilliant lunches.

You can use everything from seasonal vegetables and salad leaves to pasta, couscous, lentils or potatoes mixed with different cheeses or meats. By adding toasted nuts, seeds or dried fruit, you can get a really exciting contrast of textures and flavours. It’s a good idea to take the dressing in a separate pot so you can toss it through the salad right before eating. That way everything will be crunchy and lovely rather than soggy.

Source: http://www.holforddirect.co.za/2015/03/06/school-health-week-lunchbox-ideas/

Sweet A fresh fruit salad, a tablespoon of dried fruit, stewed fruit and natural yoghurt, a slice of fruit bread, fresh fruit skewers, oaty biscuits, home-made flapjacks, or granola bars packed with lots of lovely nuts and seeds.

Drinks Home-made fruit smoothies, water with a wedge of fresh lemon or lime, milk, or freshly squeezed fruit juice mixed with sparkling water. Pop a carton of 100% unsweetened fruit juice in the freezer overnight. Pack it in your child’s lunchbox first thing and by lunchtime they will have a lovely slushy cold drink.

Jamie Oliver is an English celebrity chef, restaurateur and media personality known for his food-focused television shows and cookbooks, and more recently his global campaign for better food education, especially in schools and school cafeterias and tuck shops.

Source: http://www.jamieshomecookingskills.com/pdfs/fact-sheets/Perfect%20packed%20lunches.pdf

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We are so proud of the 2015 Badminton B and C League teams for coming first in their league and being undefeated throughout the year.

Since its establishment in March 1935, our school has developed an excellent reputation as a centre of high quality holistic education. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Westville, the school provides an ideal environment for learning.

We believe that by providing opportunities for growth and academic, cultural, service and sporting fields, as well as developing leadership potential, tolerance, self-esteem and confidence, your child will develop into a balanced, perceptive and reasoning person who will successfully be able to cope with the expectations of high school, as well as the challenges of life.

Our passionate, skilled and wellequipped teaching staff ensure that the quality of learner-centred education continues to make us a highly soughtafter school where every learner gets the opportunity for individual growth.

B League team (back row): Daanyal Ally, Veval Ramchander and Joshua Briggs. C League (back row): Lloyd Chapman, (front row): Caleb Pennington, Joshua Barthus, Lifa Ncgobo, Andrew Woodley and Ethan Pennington.

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New beginnings for Grade Ones and new head of department name is Mr Crane, but they obviously missed that part).

I then chatted to a very charming young lady while sitting on the stairs. Here is the gist of that conversation.

“Hello, I am Mr Crane. What is your name?”

She promptly told me her name, which I will withhold. Lets call her Priya.

“Priya,” she said.

Mr Crane: Do you remember your first day at school?

Priya: Yes. That was all I got. She looked at me like she had solved the world’s problems. All big-eyed and confident … This was going to be a bit more difficult than I first expected.

Mr Crane: How did you get to school?

Priya: By car.

I tried again. Maybe I would get more if I was more specific.

Mr Crane: Did your Mom and Dad bring you into school?

Priya: No. My Dad brought me. We went into the class and I played with the toys.

This was more like it. I was starting to feel like I had this thing covered.

Mr Crane: What happened after that?

Priya: My teacher told me to pack the toys away and we had to unpack our pens and pencils and play dough.

Mr Crane: What was your favorite part of the day?

Priya: Playing with the play dough. I love play dough.

Wait … No. That was the second day. We didn’t play with it on the first day. Wait. Yes that’s right. I think …

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spending two decades in the Senior Primary part of the school, I was not really ready for this uncertain certainty displayed by this seven-year-old, but I soldiered on with a smile.

Mr Crane: Did dad come and fetch you after school?

Priya: No. His principal is ‘very tricky’.

Yes she actually said this.

“And he could not come fetch me. I went in a van. I fetched my brother from his school and we went home.”

I had visions of the family discussing plans for the next day around the dinner table with Mom asking Dad how they were going to organise transport for their brood. Dad may have answered ”I’m not sure. It’s a tricky situation at my school ...” or something like that.

Priya obviously picked up on this and the principal then became ‘tricky’. It’s as easy as that.

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I asked Priya if she had anything else to add about her first day and she said “No.” I said thank you to her and she ambled back to her class. I personally think I surpassed myself. J.P. here I come ... On second thoughts … to quote Priya: “It’s too tricky for me.”

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The 2016 academic year at Morningside Primary School has opened with the usual hustle and bustle of new learners and desperate applicants insisting that it is, “Just one more child.” The class sizes continue to swell while some parents do not see the obligation of school fees being paid to enable governing bodies to employ educators to share the load with the state paid teachers.

Morningside Primary welcomed Mr Paul Crane as the Head of Department in the Intermediate Phase & Senior Phase. Mr Crane has a wealth of experience both in the classroom and on the sports field. He will most certainly add his flamboyant flair to the betterment of the school.

The five core values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, uBuntu and Tolerance are the pillars on which the school stands. It is our firm belief that schools need to assist parents in developing these values in our young people. The values taught at home should be practised at school rather than the situation being reversed. With today’s child, the parent has to be the role model.

The prospects for a busy, yet fruitful academic year lie ahead. With a dedicated and committed staff, the realisation of many a child’s potential will be met.

As an introduction to Awsum News and the year, it was decided to interview a Grade 1 learner at the conclusion of her first day at school, but due to unforeseen events this only took place the following Monday. I was about to find out that four days is an eternity for a Grade 1 child …

I entered the Grade 1 class and greeted them. I was answered by a stony silence until the teacher gave them my name and I was then assaulted by “Good ... hello … ning … ane” from a couple of very youthful throats. (My

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Glenwood Prepatory School (t) 031 201 5165 (e) enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za

Young chess champion Naseem Essa won the U12 Boys African Chess Championships in December, after playing nine grueling rounds of chess over the seven days and competing against 30 other players. Naseem has received a Fide Master title for placing first in his age group in this tournament. With this success, he will receive a special invite to all international tournaments next year. The championship was held in Lusaka, Zambia.

Head boarder at Glenwood Prep

Grade Ones start their school year

Damien le Roux is Glenwood Preparatory’s head boarder for the school’s boarding establishment, named after the school’s famous ex-pupil Gordon Murray.

AWSUM Mia Marnewick of Grade 1 ringing the bell at Glenwood Prep – a tradition for all pupils entering the school for the first time.

Seen with Mr Ardé, the Glenwood Preparatory School principal, is an excited Grade 1 learner, Seren Basson.

Winston Park Primary School (t) 031 767 3214 (e) ginal@wppschool.co.za

Bass fishing talent Bryce van der Merwe, a Grade 7 learner at Winston Park Primary School, has been an avid outdoorsman since a very young age and over time has taken more of an interest to bass fishing.

He enjoys fishing at Albert Falls, Inanda and Midmar Dams. Last year he became a member of the Inanda Bass Fishing Club and decided to try out for the KZN team. After four divisional competitions, Bryce proved his worth by catching the correct weight and size of fish.

In January, he competed against current KZN fisherman and he was selected as a member for the KZN 2016 Team. Bryce will now participate at the Junior Nationals at Albert Falls Dam at the end of March 2016, where he will also be fishing for a place in the Junior Protea Team.

Penzance Primary School (t) 031 205 2271 (e) marketing@penzance.co.za

Our Grade Ones’ first day

KEEP CALM and ENJOY your first edition of AWSUM

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Durban Girls’ College (t) 031 268 7200 (e) marketing@dgc.co.za Welcome to Senior Primary School

First day back at school

Headmaster Mr Hagspihl assists all Grade 4 girls in putting on their blazers and welcomes them to Senior Primary School.

Junior Primary sisters Gabriella and Georgia Wood are delighted to be back at school.

Hope Mufamadi receives a warm welcome to Grade 00.

2016 Head girl Georgina Zaloumis welcomes all high school students back to school.

Headmaster Mr Hagspihl places the famous DGC Panama Hat onto a Grade 1’s head during the Hat Ceremony.

Durban Girls’ High School (t) 031 274 2700 (e) phipps@dghs.co.za

Highlights of the NSC results • 100% pass rate for the 20th consecutive year • Not a single subject failure • 557 subject distinctions at an average of 2,46 distinctions per learner • 216 learners received Bachelors passes, i.e.

96% Bachelor pass rate.

• Nikai Jagganath achieved 8 distinctions (including Advanced Programme Mathematics) and was placed in the Top 10 in the province (10th in KZN).

• Two learners achieved 100% for Visual Art: Sa’diyah Le’tang and Chloe Lead.

2016 School Executives Julia Shilton (Deputy Head Prefect and Code of Conduct), Parishka Pillay (Chairperson RCL), Maxine Khumalo (Head Prefect and Culture) and Sesesese Chiliza (ViceChairperson RCL)

Nikai Jagganath

Principals put Durban in the international spotlight Erica Hayes-Hill and Cally Maddams, from Durban Girls’ High School and Danville Park Girls’ High School respectively, will present a break-away session at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools’ Forum in New York on behalf of the South African Girls’ Schools Association.

These dynamic Durban principals’ presentation explores the value of allgirls schools in the South African context and their contribution to providing outstanding education for the girls who attend

such schools and achieve between 96 and 100% Bachelors passes annually.

Delegates from 20 countries will be gathering in New York to share best practice in all-girls education within the theme ’Creating a World of Opportunities’.

Erica Hayes-Hill

Glenwood High School (t) 031 205 5241 (e) erasmush@glenwoodhighschool.co.za

The matric group of 2015 has to be congratulated on their excellent NSC results.

Glenwood matrics excelled in the following: Mathematics • Highest number of Maths passes in Umlazi District.

• Third highest ‘A’ symbols in Umlazi District.

Physical Science • Highest number of Science passes in Umlazi District.

• Third highest ‘A’ symbols in Umlazi District.

• Highest number of Science entries in Traditional Boys’ and Girls’ Schools in Umlazi District.

Connor Gons (Dux Proxime Accessit) and Ewan Slabber (Dux of the School).

Cricket kudos for Old Boy

Water polo The first water polo game of the year was a tough day for the junior teams, as for many of them it was their first experience of water polo and they were up against a strong Maritzburg College.

The U14A and U15A teams could unfortunately not maintain their defence.

Results: U14B U14A U15B U15A 3rd 2nd 1st

Glenwood Old Boy Andile Phelukwayo was chosen to play in the South Africa A-side cricket against England in a oneday match in Kimberley on 30 January 2016. The fixture was a warm-up for the five-match ODI series that follows the four Test rubber.

Glenwood won 8–6 Glenwood lost 5–8 Glenwood won 6–2 Glenwood lost 4–5 Glenwood lost 3–4 Glenwood won 9–1 Glenwood won 24–2

H Gous had a strong game for the U14A team, scoring three goals.

The first team match was a one-sided affair, with outstanding boys from Glenwood led superbly by their captain, D Cronjé, who not only scored 4 goals, but was instrumental in several others.

W Phillips’s work on the right was outstanding. S du Randt led the scoring with 8 goals and G Stopford scored 6.

Photographer: Hannelie Erasmus

Matric group of 2015

Tyron Hatch

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Northland Girls’ High School (t) 031 571 1100 (e) marketing@nghs.co.za

New principal for Northlands Girls’ High School The School Governing Body of Northlands Girls’ High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of its new principal, Mr Andrew Graaf. With 30 years’ experience in education, Mr Graaf comes to Northlands from Alexandra High School, where he has been principal since 2008.

“This year is my 30th year in education, all with the Department of Basic Education,” says Mr Graaf. “I can think of no better way of celebrating this milestone than moving to a great school like Northlands Girls’ High School.

Despite this experience, I feel humbled and excited to be facing a new challenge.”

Mr Graaf is currently the vice-chair of the Governing Body Foundation

in KwaZulu-Natal and has a deep interest in schools’ governance. “I believe the most important role of a principal is to be ‘climate controller’.

A good principal will ensure above all else that a climate prevails in their school where teachers want to teach and pupils want to learn. Experience has taught me neither can be forced!”

Throughout his career, he has been fascinated by issues of gender and how they play out in schools.

He has in the last few years become especially interested in the education of young women – a passion fuelled by watching his own daughter grow up. His move then, to an all-girls school, is an exciting new chapter in his life.

Kloof High School (t) 031 764 0451 (e) markerting@kloof-high.co.za

Front entrance

Head & deputy head prefects 2016

School chapel

Learner support unit

New science laboratory

Multi-purpose surface

Durban High School (t) 031 277 1500 (e) marketing@durbanhighschool.co.za

Durban High School turns 150!

Durban High School recently hosted their 150th Special Assembly for parents, staff, Old Boys and learners. This special day, held as part of the School’s 150th anniversary celebrations on the Theobald Oval, marked both the official opening of an old metal memory box/time capsule which had been sealed behind a foundation stone of the new Blackmore House in 1938, and the placing of a new time capsule. The Memory Box, which had been filled with mementoes from the school’s centenary celebrations in 1966 as well as coins and newspapers from that time, was refilled with mementoes from the 150th celebrations and various other items, including newspapers and coins from 2016, will be sealed behind the same Foundation stone. The stone was rededicated

by Father Michael Fourie of St Thomas Road Anglican Church at the 150th Special Assembly.

Current Head, Master Leon Erasmus, together with Trevor Bennison (12th head master of the school) placed the time capsule in a hole in the wall, to be sealed and opened again in 50

years’ time – at DHS’s 200th birthday celebration in 2066. This special event will be one of many celebrated over the year in light of DHS turning 150 years.

Durban High School strives to maintain a heritage of excellence and is proud to be Durban’s oldest school, having produced numerous learners that have gone on to become important and successful figures in society including the likes of Major Edwin Swales, Fernando Pessoa (famous poet and writer), Proteas cricketer and former SA test captain Hashim Amla, current Dolphins player,Jonathan Vandiar, Supersport commentator Jon Kent, Imraan Khan (ex-Dolphins player), Nick Compton (number 3 batsmen for the England test team), and current Dolphins coach, Lance Klusener, to name but a few.

This year, the school will host a number of exciting events that are sure to not only highlight this special milestone, but to celebrate their proud history as well.

Head master, Leon Erasmus, with Trevor Bennison (12th head master of the school) laying the time capsule with the foundation stone beside them.

DHS leaders: Libo Mngomezulu (deputy head prefect), Mvumeleni Mathenjwa (head prefect) and Joshua Spooner (deputy head prefect).

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SPORT

SPORT HIGHLIGHTS 2016

ENGLAND IN SOUTH AFRICA ODI SERIES 3–14 FEBRUARY AUSTRALIA IN SOUTH AFRICA T20I SERIES 4, 6 & 9 MARCH ICC WORLD TWENTY20 11 MARCH – 3 APRIL WEST INDIES TRI-NATION SERIES 6–24 JUNE

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 18–31 JANUARY ROLAND GARROS 22 MAY – 5 JUNE WIMBLEDON 27 JUNE – 10 JULY WIMBLEDON 27 JUNE – 10 JULY

SUPER RUGBY 26 FEB – 6 AUG

US OPEN 29 AUGUST – 11 SEPTEMBER

RSA VS IRELAND 11, 18 & 25 JUNE

FIRST XI CRICKET RANKINGS 2 February 2016 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

TEAM ST STITHIANS PRETORIA BOYS HIGH GLENWOOD GREY COLLEGE BOLAND LANDBOU RONDEBOSCH KES ST JOHNS COLLEGE ST ANDREWS COLLEGE BISHOPS GREY HIGH SCHOOL AFFIES PEARSON

PLAYED 22 27 19 16 12 20 17 28 11 15 18 22 15

AVG POINTS 9,79 8,27 7,68 7,58 7,47 7,44 7,42 7,04 6,75 6,66 6,48 6,39 6,36

GIRLS’ WATER POLO RANKINGS 1 February 2016 RANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

TEAM STIRLING CRAWFORD ST MARYS WAVERLEY ST STITHIANS DURBAN GC ROEDEAN PEARSON COLLEGIATE ST DOMINICS FOURWAYS CLARENDON DSG KINGSWOOD

PLAYED 7 2 4 8 2 3 11 7 2 6 5 5 5

SEVENS RUGBY NEW ZEALAND 30–31 JAN AUSTRALIA 6–7 FEB USA 4 - 6 MARCH CANADA 12–13 MARCH HONG KONG 8–10 APRIL SINGAPORE 16–17 APRIL FRANCE 14–15 MAY ENGLAND 20–22 MAY

AVG POINTS 5,31 5,14 4,90 4,86 4,65 4,61 4,51 3,36 2,91 2,41 2,01 1,99 1,53

THE US MASTERS 7–10 APRIL

RIO 2016 OLYMPICS 5–21 AUGUST

THE US OPEN 16–19 JUNE

PARALYMPICS 7–18 SEPTEMBER

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 14–17 JULY US PGA 28–31 JULY