From the Helm

College Moment

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Issue#74

Last week was ‘Be Kind to Humankind’ week. I didn’t know such a week existed, until it was mentioned in an assembly put together by our Grade 7s. In the Senior Primary, we have been highlighting ‘Kind-ness’ as a theme throughout the term and the Grade 7s went on to give some very helpful, practical hints on how to be more intentional about showing kindness. See if any of these resonate with you:

Motorist Consideration MondayAllow a fellow motorist to come out in front of you in a line of heavy traffic. Don’t text while driving.Touch a Heart TuesdayBe a good listener - don’t jump to offer advice. Offer a compliment.Willing to Lend a Hand WednesdayVolunteer for community projects. Offer to give somebody a lift to work.Thoughtful ThursdayHold a door for people behind you. Allow a person with fewergroceries than yourself to cut in front of you.Forgive Your Foe FridayPut yourself in the somebody else’s shoes. Forgive yourself.

In this week’s assembly, the Grade 4s called kindness a super-power. I think they’ve hit the nail on the head. Both sets of girls reminded us that a culture of kindness is created by small acts, done consistently.

I love that it’s so achievable!

An aspect of kindness is giving credit where credit is due. I would like to congratulate the JP girls on their outstanding cultural perfor-mances last week. I was lucky enough to attend the Grade 3 Cultural evening, and was thoroughly entertained. Their level of performance was truly impressive.

Over the weekend, DGC held the Lemonlicious DGC U16 Water Polo Tournament which was attended by top teams from around the country. What an amazing display of teamwork, tenacity and sportsmanship. The final match was nail biting to the bitter end, and huge congratulations go to our U16 Water Polo team for winning the tournament. Congratulations to Mrs Loreen Doherty-Bigara and our coaches, staff, parents and girls for ensuring a highly organised and professional tournament which showcased our talent and facilities.

Once again, we have had much to celebrate in our beautiful school – a place I am truly thankful for.

I end with one of my favourite quotes: “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” - Mark Twain

Wendy LaatzHead of Senior Primary

6 September 2019

DGC U16 Water Polo Team with Nicholas Simmons (Coach).

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Junior Primary

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Dharini Pillay (Grade 6) passed her Trinity London Grade 3 Violin exam withMerit.Well done, Dharini!

Grade 4 girls, enjoyed making dog kennels.

Grade 5 girls, enjoyed their outdoor Mathslesson, and learning howto measure

Colourful SP art and Grade 6 Wagendrift postcard memories, brighten up the SP corridors.

Our Grade 2s thoroughly enjoyed learning how to knit on their Creative Day.

Grade 3 girls having lots of fun, as usual, in the Learning Lounge yesterday during Mrs Zondo's iPad lesson.

Our Grade 3 girls arelearning to sew.

Grade 00, R and 1 girls enjoyed an entertaining andeducational show with Wiggle and Wobbly from the Hooked on Books team.

Senior Primary

Grade 7s enjoying a lesson on Acids and Bases illustrating the colours on the pH scale.

Our talented musicians who participated in the South African Society of Music Teachers' Young Music Makers' Concert on 24 August.

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We held the inaugural Lemonlicious DGC U16 Water Polo Tournament from 30 August to 1 Sep-tember. Three days of intense matches led to an exciting final between Crawford Lonehill and DGC U16, with DGC shooting the final penalty shot to win 8 - 7. Well done to our U16 team and thank you to Mrs Loreen Doherty-Bigara for organising an excellent tournament.

Some of our SP girls who participated in the Music Competition on 29 August.

Senior Primary continued...

High School

Grade 5 girls, enthusiasti-cally participating in'Show & Tell.'

Grade 6 girls supporting Rhino Pencil Case Project.

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From our Chaplain“Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he explained the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32

Last weekend, social media platforms were full of cheerful springtime encouragements to make a fresh start in various ways. By the end of Monday, these positive exhortations were overtaken by despair - the outcry surrounding recent examples of gender-based violence and xenophobia has been loud and furious. We find ourselves floored as we hear of people who seem to have zero regard for human dignity. Whether it’s because we are making some re-commitments in a new season, or because our experiences are pushing us to look for answers, the response of examining our faith is a good one. God is not too small, too disinterested or too afraid to invite us to wrestle with our experi-ences or observations of injustice. He does not expect a blind faith which can’t ever ask questions. The Bible exists because he desires us to choose to put our faith in his good-ness and sovereignty having been convinced of both by reading of his gracious dealings with broken humanity over millennia. Perhaps it’s time for a fresh start with Him as we grapple with these difficult things.

Michelle Edgcumbe

Meet our StaffMy journey at Durban Girls’ College started in January 2012, when I walked through the doors in Guildford Road and entered the Junior Primary.

The Junior Primary is indeed a very special place of learning, where curiosity and creativity unite. Little girls are free to explore and be their authentic selves, in a nurturing and safe place.

It is a blessing working with a team of committed, hard-working and passionate teachers. Each one talented and adding great value to our school.

During the past seven years, I have had the privilege of working under three incredibleExecutive Heads. Through their leadership they have encouraged me to dream and inspiredmy vision for our department, and for this, I am truly grateful. My amazing husband and two daughters have supported me throughout my journey at College. They have attended many College functions and have always been my pillar of strength.

When not at school, I enjoy cooking, entertaining, spending time with family and friends, and being out in nature.

Carol-Anne Conradie - Head of Junior Primary

Black Friday at DGCBeing saddened and angered by the senseless rape and killing of UCT stu-dent, Uyinene Mrwetyana, our Grade 12 girls – supported by our staff and High School - called for action and showed solidarity by wearing black and forming a silent protest. This is an expression of our collective outrage at the unacceptable levels of violent crime against women and girls in South Africa. Gender-based violence knows no borders but, in South Africa, femicide seems to have touched all women from all walks of life and in all social spheres.

'Feminism isn't aboutmaking women strong. Women are already strong. It's about changing theway the world perceivesthat strength.'G.D. Anderson

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Roxy received a result of over 90% for her Major Tap exam in May this year, and this has qualified her for selection to this event.Roxy was the 2nd top Tap student in KZN for her level (GoldLower), and in the top 7 nationally for Tap Majors (Gold Lower and Gold Higher combined). Congratulations, Roxy, on this wonderful performance.

WATER POLOLemonlicious DGC U16 Water Polo Tournament

DGC U16 Team:vs DGC U15 won 7-1vs St Stithians won 6-2vs Amanzimtoti High won 17-0vs Durban Girls’ High School won 13-0vs Danville won 22-0vs Crawford Lonehill won 8-7vs Invitational Club won 5-1vs St Stithians (Semi Final) won 7-5vs Crawford Lonehill (Final) won 5-5 (7-8 in penalities)Placed 1st overall

DGC U15 Team:vs DGC u16 lost 7-1vs Durban Girls High School won 11-1Crawford Lonehill lost 12-1Invitational Club lost 8-4Danville won 15-4Amanzimtoti High won 14-3St Stithians lost 4-3Amanzimtoti High( Playoff) won 13-1Danville 5th and 6th Playoff won 8-0, placed 5th overall

DGC MUSIC COMPETITION WINNERSINSTRUMENTAL:Candace Swainston-Harrison Instrumental Solo Grade 1-3 Mohini NaidooLouise Howell Instrumental Ensemble Grade 1-3 Ruhi Misser, Romana Gangat, Zahra AbdullaDGC Junior Instrumental Solo Grade 4-5 Xintong ChenLouise Howell Instrumental Ensemble Grade 4-5 Vidya Gangaram, Gabriella Iweka, Saranya Kesaru-Anthony, Mila Fouché, Arya Parbhoo, Jayani Proheea, Gabriella Rimmon, Jasmina Gokal, Mawande Mchunu, Lydia Pearson, Sophie Scott, Melody Hall, Bibi Aisha Motala Zoe Stacy Frost Instrumental Solo Grade 6-7 Anika NaidooDina and Kaela Simpson Instrumental Ensemble Grade 6-7 Dharini Pillay & Tahlia Kesaru-AnthonyVioleta Osorhean Virtuoso Violin Grade 5-9 Nilashri NaidooBruton Instrumental Solo Grade 8-12 Chanél de JagerKardjiev Solo Violin Grade 10-12 Stephanie Atherton Hosking Instrumental Ensemble Grade 8-12 Ella MacPherson & Sonali NaidooBronwen Kort Original Composition Open Gemma EarlyVan Dellen Traditional Instrumental Solo or Ensemble Grade 3 - 12 High School Marimba Band

ResultsSENIOR PRIMARY RESULTS

ATHLETICS Our Athletics Team participated in the Inter-Schools Athletics meet-ing held at Northlands Primary on Tuesday 27 August. Our girls ran very well and came 4th out of 7 girls’ schools. Congratulations to the following girls who came in the top three positions:U10 - Nikita Scruby 3rd 800mU11 - Melissa Hulsen 3rd 200mU12 - Keira Reddy 2nd 100mU10 Relay team - 2nd Mia McKenna, Torey Adams, Jade Selikow, Sofia Singh

HALF TERM FITTEST HOCKEY PLAYERS RESULTSU13 - Isabella FletcherU11 - Isabella StephensonU10 - Ami Jansen van Rensburg

HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS

SOCCERvs St Mary’s1st Team lost 4-0U16 lost 4-0U14 lost 4-3

The following girls have been selected to represent KZN in their Age Groups at the upcoming Inter-provincial tournament in JHB in September:U14:Hannah HargrovesU16:Tarryn Dawson Julia BurnettCongratulations and good luck!

CROSS COUNTRYKira Altshuler participated in the KZN Schools Cross Country Cham-pionships in very hot and dry conditions in Newcastle this past weekend. She placed 21st overall! Well done, Kira, on this excellent achievement in very trying conditions.

ACTION NETBALLvs St Henry’sSenior Team won 22-16Junior Team won 13-9

JUDOTamara Sweetman took part at the South African JKA National Karate Championships in Johannesburg on 24 and 25 May 2019.She performed well and won Gold in both her classes, Junior Novice Yellow Kumite 14 and Junior Novice Yellow Kata 14, and has been awarded her South African JKA National colours. Well done Tamara on this wonderful achievement!

TRIATHLONLara Watts participated in the Mandela Day Triatlon hosted at Mid-mar Dam on the 24/25th August. Well done on placing 2nd in your race Lara, we are very proud of you!

TAP DANCINGRoxy Thornton will be participated in the AIDT Tap Major Bursary Awards at the Roodepoort Theatre in Gauteng on the weekend of 24/25 August.

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PIANO:MacColl Piano Solo Grade 1-3 Khanyisa BophelaDGC Piano Recital Grade 1-3Diya GounderMacpherson Piano Solo Grade 4-5 Mishara NaidooDGC Piano Recital Grade 4-5 Mila FouchéMacilwaine Piano Duet Grade 4-5 Aarya Bhatta, Vidya Gangaram & Sophia Kidson, Mishara Naidoo – Tie Matier Piano Solo Grade 6-7 Alaya Singh & Leah Droyman – TieDGC Piano Recital Grade 6-7 Leah DroymanMacilwaine Piano Duet Grade 6-7 Nilashri Naidoo & Leah DroymanMacColl Piano Solo Grade 8-9 Sonali NaidooDGC Piano Recital Grade 8-9 Victoria ParkesBorman Piano Duet Grade 8-12 Sarah Andrew & Niwedita BhattaMacColl Piano Solo Grade 10-12 Niwedita BhattaDGC Piano Recital Grade 10-12 Niwedita Bhatta

VOCAL:Perrigo Solo Singing Grade 4-5 Lily CorbettTrofimczyk Solo Singing Grade 6-7 Zara Pechey Catherine Clarke Ensemble Singing Grade 1-7 Siphe Myataza & Rinaaz GouseVan Dellen Popular Solo or Ensemble Grade 4-7 Ella CarstensSaulez Family Classical Solo Singing Grade 8-9 Sarah SparksBlake Contemporary Solo Singing Grade 8-9 Sophie BreslerSmerdon Ensemble Singing Grade 8-12 Charlotte Nicolson, Sarah Sparks & Julia Lewis, Gemma Early, Olivia Saulez, Kaela Simpson, Kelly Corbett, Klara Robertson – TieVan Dellen Popular Solo or Ensemble Grade 8-12 Kelly Corbett, Kaela Simpson & Gemma EarlyEberle Contemporary Solo Singing Grade 10-12 Georgina SaulezBanfield Classical Solo Singing Grade 10-12 Georgina Saulez

Results continued...

The Week Ahead09 September - 15 September 2019

Monday 09

Tuesday 10

Thursday 12

Friday 13

Day 6JP: 08h00 - 14h00: Parent Interviews: JP ClassroomsJP: 10h00: Interhouse Athletics: DGC FieldSP: 14h00 - 16h30: Gr 6 Poetry Festival: Lecture TheatreSP: 14h30: Debating Fixture: Glenwood PrepHS: 17h30 - 18h00: Gr 8 uHambo Parent Presentation: Lecture Theatre

Day 7JP: 08h00 - 14h00: Parent Interviews: JP ClassroomsSP: 08h15: Interhouse Athletics: DGC FieldHS: 11h00: Interhouse Athletics: DGC Field08h30-16h30: ABRSM Music Examinations: Lecture TheatreSP: 14h30: Gr 6 Maths Relay: St Henry’s16h00: DGC BOG Meeting: Trust House

Day 8SP & HS: 07h30-14h30: Sports, Culture & Leadership Photos: Centenary HallJP: 08h00 - 14h00: Parent Interviews: JP Classrooms08h30 - 16h30: ABRSM Music Examinations: Lecture TheatreSP: 12h30 - 15h30: Hockey: Interhouse & Parents vs Daughter: DGCHS: 15h00: Water Polo vs Maris Stella: DGCHS: 18h00 - 20h00: He for She day: Clifton SchoolSP & HS: 18h00: On a High Note: Prize Giving Music Concert: Centenary HallDeputy Heads Conference: Waterkloof Pretoria

Day 907h30: 'Moms Who Pray': College HouseSP: 07h40 - 13h00: Gr 4 Speech & Drama Festival: Lecture TheatreHS: 07h40 - 14h30: Gr 11 Business/Consumer Studies: Woolworths & Famous Brands DistributionJP: 08h00 - 14h00: Parent Interviews: JP ClassroomsDeputy Heads Conference: Waterkloof Pretoria

SP: 08h00: U13 Hockey Tournament: DGCSP: 08H00: U13 Tennis Tournament: DGC

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Wednesday 11

Saturday 14

Day 10HS: 07h00 - 17h30: Hilton Arts Festival Gr 10 & Gr 11 Drama: Hilton CollegeJP: 08h00 - 14h00: Parent Interviews: JP ClassroomsSP: 08h00 - 13h00: Gr 5 Speech & Drama Festival: Lecture TheatreSP: 08h00: U13 Squash Festival: DGCWS: 08h30 - 15h00: Trinity College London external examinations: Music HallSP: 08h00 - 13h00: Gr 6 Outing to Botanical GardensSP: 13h00: U13 Hockey Tournament: DGCSP: 14h30: Cross Country: Crawford La LuciaMatric Farewell Luncheon with Old Girls’: Miller Grove BuildingDeputy Heads Conference: Waterkloof Pretoria

Sunday 15

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I raise up my voice - not so I can shout, but so thatthose without a voice can be heard...we cannot

succeed when half of us are held back.Malala Yousafzai

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