As you receive this newsletter your sons will either be on the bus going to the golf day in Johannesburg or returning home for a well-deserved week’s holiday. The school administration will be open next week as Mr Redelinghuys settles in and the staff prepare for the end of year arrangements.

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DRAKIE DUATHLON

FINAL GOODBYE

CONCERT STATUS

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29/09/2017 I TERM 3 I NEWSLETTER

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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

MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE HEAD

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff for a busy but productive term. The weeks went by very quickly and we now enter the last quarter of 2017. The first weekend back some boys head out on Outward Bound – please ensure that the Grade 7-9 boys have all the necessary equipment when they get back to school. The other grades will be doing community service for that time and staff will be busy with the Legacy Project programmes – the last for this year.

Please note that boys return (buses) on Sunday 8 October and school starts on 9 October. The term is nine weeks long, and much time will be spent on Noёl preparation. Those parents who take their sons out regularly must please be aware that they will be required over several weekends to stay in and prepare for the Noёl Tour – all boys go on this tour, but they do need to learn the repertoire if they are to perform in any concerts.

Happy Holidays and best wishes to the DPA for the upcoming golf day.

Andrew Stead

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CONCERT STATUS

Amkelwa Gumede Tjama Keta Panashe Manyemba

Marco Marais Nthando Ngobo Siyabonga Mpofu

Zipho Mpofu Itebogeng Machobane Owenkosi Mngewu

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Brett Fernihough Mohau Tladi Karabo Machepha

Twenty-five tests later and Brett proudly receives his jabot

Time to remove the tie

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NEWS FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT

CHOIR AWARDS FOR THIS PAST WEEK

COMMENDABLE PERFORMANCES

Caleb Saks

Anthony Ncube

Reece Olsen

André Wears-Taylor

Lefa Motshele

Luke Gallant

Luke Brown

Sihle Manonyane

Alex Brits

Odirile Mokoma

Bandile Nzuza

SOLOIST OF THE CONCERT

Voice group of the concert:

Basses

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CHORISTERS OF THE TERM

Lwenzi Sibiya Kabo Madi

NEW BOY OF THE TERM

Brett Fernihough

NEW BOYS OF THE WEEK

Awande Kheswa

Jordyn Fraser

Lukhanyo Zulu

Jonathan Frattaroli

Mohau Tladi

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NEWS FROM THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT

MY SCHOOL CARD

If you do not have one, please make sure to get your My School Card, on your next visit to DBCS.

Thank you for your continued support.

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CELEBRATING HERITAGE DAY AT DBCS

Having fun?

Dressed in civvies and enjoying the meal Grade 9s are serving the meal

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SAYING GOODBYE IS NEVER EASY

Mr Andrew Stead ringing the bell for his final goodbye

The boys sang the “Irish Blessing” as a final goodbye to Mr Stead

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CELEBRATING WITH THE SOON TO BE MOTHER

Chanele Christian walks in on the surprise

It’s a girl!

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM WEDNESDAY’S CONCERT

Odirile Mokoma giving a passionate plea to save the Rhino

Brett Fernihough in his first concert as an official choir member

Vuyo Mcanyana performing his solo

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NEWS FROM THE SPORT DEPARTMENT

DRAKIE DUATHLON

With sunshine in our hearts, we braved the miserable weather and made the most of the mud and the moment! Drakie Spirit prevailed, with staff, parents and students taking part enthusiastically. The Grade 9s cooked up a storm, literally! They excelled at the organisation, preparation and delivery of tasty food that warmed our bellies and kept us going. Some of them even took part in the race, on top of their chef duties! Many congratulations to Erika Linde and her team for a successful event!

Henno Klopper, all smiles, after his “muddy” ride

Braaing, selling, all in a day’s work

Keenan Beeslaar giving it all

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Matthew Tucker

6 October

Layton Abrahams

9 October

Katlego Phetla

10 October

Luke Jansen van Vuuren

15 October

DATE EVENT TIME

29 September – 8 October

School Holidays

29 September Busses Depart

DBCS Golf Day – Bryanston Country Club

8 October Busses Return

SCA

18:00

9 October Staff Briefing

Assembly

Staff Meeting

07:20

07:25

14:30

10 October ABRSM Theory Exams 14:15

11 October Wednesday Concert 15:30

12 October Rockschool Exams – Soundworks Theatre, Hilton

Assembly

09:00

10:05

13 October – 15 October

Outward Bound

13 October SCA

Legacy Project

08:30

14 October Legacy Project 09:00

15 October Chapel

SCA

10:00

18:00

Calendar 29 September – 15 October 2017

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