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28/04/2017 I TERM 2 I NEWSLETTER

ISSUE

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I would like to welcome you all to the Freedom Day weekend in the berg. I thought that with all the festivities and music happening at the school this weekend that we would have a brief version of the Take Note for your information.

CHOIR AWARDS

HAPPY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY DRAKIES

TOUR BROCHURE

FOR JAPAN

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the School community for producing yet another great MiMs weekend. In particular, I would like to thank all the boys for their tremendous resilience, dedication and professionalism during the preparation and the event itself. We

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE HEAD

I do hope that you were all able to get the tickets you required for the respective shows. This year we have been inundated with on line bookings and most of the shows have been sold out. Please also note that doors will be closed at the start of each concert for several reasons:

Courtesy to the musicians

Health and safety regulations

There will be musicians moving around the venue for many of the shows and space and lighting are critical

This week I was also able to ‘turn the sod’ of the new building. This is a huge development for the school especially as we are able to do this largely by ourselves (as a school) and not rely on too many sponsors. Please go and peek over the building fence to get an idea of the scale and location of the venue. It is really going to add great value to the school.

I would like to extend a warm and huge ‘thank you’ to the DPA committee, Grade 9 committee and the staff for putting this enormous and special event together. I am sure it is going to be one worth remembering as we celebrate 50 years.

Please enjoy the weekend with us.

Andrew Stead

MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE HEAD

HAPPY GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY DRAKIES…CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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NEWS FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Bandile Nzuza

Sihle Sigwebela

Kyle Kroats

Nathaniel Stoffels

Sihle Manonyane

Ntakaso Mbuli

Michael de Goede

Keenan Beeslaar

Nduduzo Sibiya

Ntsako Lekula

CHOIR AWARDS FOR THE PAST WEEK

COMMENDABLE PERFORMANCES CONCERT CHOIR

Ryan Smith

Lefa Motshele

Odirile Mokoma

Keanu van Staden

Qhawe Mafika

Anthony Ncube

Anthony Malunga

Obakhe Delubom

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Kabo Madi

MOST VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION ON STAGE

Mmanga Pepu

Brian Xulu

CHORISTER OF THE WEEK

SOLOIST OF THE CONCERT

Alec Gibson

NEW BOY OF THE WEEK

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COMMENDABLE PERFORMANCES NEW BOYS CHOIR

Awande Kheswa

Dylan Palm

Siya Mpofu

Karabo Machepa

Mohau Tladi

Brian Brits

Damien Butt

Tjama Keta

Owen Mngewu

Alec Gibson

Reece Olsen

Tiaan Esterhuizen

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TOUR BROCHURE FOR JAPAN

The Grade 9’s has been tasked to compile a tour brochure for Japan. It is an assessment piece and will be distributed to every learner. Parents will also receive a copy.

Pam Couzyn

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You can get your My School Card on your next visit to the DBCS. This is an easy way for the school to get money.

Please support us with this project.

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HANDY TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING TO JAPAN

Bring Real Cash

You are advised to bring real cash rather than depending on your ATM card. Most of the Japanese ATMs don’t accept international cards. Please, don’t forget this important travel tip! Exchange your local currency at the airports all over Japan.

Take Your Shoes Off Please!

It is mandatory for you to take your beautiful shoes off. If you are heading to a friend’s house, shrines, temple, and Ryokan then you will have to do it, there is no way to avoid this! I know, you will respect our culture and traditions. But always use bathroom slippers when you have to go to a bathroom. Don’t worry, they will be provided in front of the entrance door.

Toilet Issue

Here in Japan, toilets seem to you very complex with their many interesting buttons. So you know what you have to do! Don’t get crazy seeing small and large size of toilets in hotels and public toilets.

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GOLF DAY IN JOHANNESBURG

Stephen Barnard and Nduduzo Sibiya

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There is always time for some fun!

Well done!

SNIPPETS FROM THE SAN

By golly – MiMs has simply sprung upon us! I suspect that my colleagues and the boys don’t have a clue where the last ten days have gone. Facial expressions have become increasingly pronounced and include an interesting range. Dazed, exhilarated, exhausted, anxious and excited feature regularly. Rabbit-in-the-headlights is my favourite. I’m hoping for some glimpses of mania (non-pathological) to brighten the scene – perhaps Chef is the one to watch?

Without a doubt, we are in for a festival of unparalleled brilliance and beauty. The joy, the bliss, the ecstasy that awaits! Let the show begin!

Sister Lianne

Perhaps the boys would prefer to get their flu shots at home…

Matthew Beuster Bokang Mmusi

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GOLF DAY IN DURBAN

Nathaniel Stoffels in an emotional plea to save the Rhino.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Ntando Mbele

14 May

Matthew Beuster

6 May

Okuhle Madondo Polane Moloi

DATE EVENT TIME

28-30 April Music in the Mountains

1 May Busses Depart

1-7 May Mid Term Break

7 May Busses Return

8 May Staff Briefing

Assembly

Prefects Tea

07:20-07:30

07:25-07:45

10:40-11:40

10 May Wednesday Concert 15:30-17:30

11 May Assembly 10:05-10:25

12 May SCA Youth

Staff Briefing

All Day

10:20-10:40

13 May Academics

Social Media Workshops

14 May Mother’s Day

Educational Excursion

Chapel

SCA

All Day

10:00-11:00

18:00-19:00

Calendar 28 April – 14 May

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