Issue #69

From the Helm As I sit in my office on a late Thursday afternoon, listening to the Many of the High School girls participated in Inter-Provincial Tour- laughter and chirping on the field; in a slightly different time zone, naments, as well as international competitions this holiday, and Mrs Sue Meehan is accompanying Roxanne Thornton, Atiyah Asmal celebrated their wonderful achievements in a special assembly on and Jenna Stichelbout to an event at the Singapore Global Youth Wednesday, appreciative of their talent, hard work and self-discipline Summit, where they are proving great ambassadors alongside their and proud of their efforts. We also celebrated academic and cultural Clifton counterparts. How wonderful that they have this opportunity! achievement. Our Head Girl, Emma Sharratt, placed 1st in two national art competitions with a compelling and poignant portrait of Music is an integral part of life at DGC, and this week, exciting her grandmother and we acknowledged excellent standards in the rhythms reverberated in the Junior Primary with the girls enjoying English and Mathematics Olympiads too. a series of djembe drumming workshops. This vibrant out-of-the- classroom experience is in keeping with Mrs Conradie’s philosophy of Tonight, College House will buzz with the conversations and laughter extending learning outside of the formal classroom spaces. of the Old Girls, who gather for their annual reunion, and tomorrow we will welcome them into the school so that they can reconnect and Market Day in the Senior Primary also generated a lot of interest. The reflect on the time they spent in this special place. girls (and, I suspect, their parents) worked incredibly hard to ensure that they had an exciting variety of products to sell. The interactive Nisi Dominus Frustra, the ringing voices say … and carefully scaffolded ‘task’ was a hit: an illustration of learning through fun and activity. Hopefully, the parents have recouped their Mrs Heather Goedeke costs to make this experience a ‘real’ one! Head of High School College Moment

A tropical luncheon and wonderful day spent celebrating the Reunion years of 1959, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999 and 2009 at DGC on Friday, 26 July 2019. P1 [email protected] 26 July 2019 www.dgc.co.za Our girls thoroughly Junior Primary enjoyed their The Grade 1 theme for Term 3 is 'Under drumming My Feet'. The girls had an interesting session lesson on vegetables. Using a Tree Map, with the they were able to classify vegetables 'Talking according to similarities and differences, Drums' explaining their thought processes. team. They certainly knew just how to get the rhythm going!

The Grade 3s enjoyed It was wonderful to hear their discussions making and to see real thinking taking place. cucumber Our College interns joined Mrs Bailey at and baby a conference at Wykeham Collegiate on gem Wednesday. It is wonderful to up skill lettuce and empower our interns. A morning of cups on Psychomotor, Occupational Therapy, Play their Therapy and coping with bullying in the Creative classroom was enjoyed by all. Day.

The SP girls had a fantastic time with the team from Trulife; watching informative productions about Bullying, Conformity, and Leadership. They learnt valuable Senior Primary lessons about doing what is right, being themselves, and making a difference in the world. It was an awesome learning opportunity.

On Thursday 18 July, our SP girls took part in a Hockey Tournament at St Mary's A very big thank you to Mthoko and everyone at Trulife, DSG, Pretoria. We won 4 matches, drew 2 and only lost 1 game. You have made for entertaining, educating and inspiring us! your coaches and school very proud. Thank you to the parents who came to support, it was much appreciated.

Our Grade 7 girls had a very exciting and successful Market Day this week.

P2 [email protected] 26 July 2019 www.dgc.co.za High School Our Head Girl, Emma Sharratt, was recently awarded first prize in two national art competitions, The Dala Schools Art Competition and The Art Times Student Competition. Both competitions drew entries from all around South Africa, including IEB and state schools. Emma's artwork submission is entitled 'Preservation'. It is a portrait of her Grandmother and is based on the theme of 'a journey'. Here is Emma, with her drawing. Well done, Emma! We are so inspired by your talent.

At our High School Assembly yesterday, a number of our girls were recognised for their participation at National level. The values underpinning their considerable achievements were celebrated as an integral part of their respective successes. Left to Right (front row): Olivia Sharratt (U16 Hockey, High Performance Squad), Caitlin Honeywell (placed 11th in South Africa in the English Olympiad), Bulelwa Mzimela (SA U18B Hockey Team, South African Senior Women's National Team), Kayla Ribbink (participated in the World Triathlon Event and ITU Triathlon World Cup), Holly Monks (placed 17th in South Africa in the English Olympiad). (Second row) Emma Sharratt (First prize in two national art competitions: The Dala Schools Competition and The Art Times Student Competition), Amber Schlebusch (1st Place, Tri Monroe Junior Elite Cup, San Diego, ITU Triathlon World Cup, Women's Elite class) and Giulia Torino (SA Artistic Team, FINA Senior World Championships). Well done, girls!

On Monday 22 July, we hosted a group of 15 Grade 11 high school students from the US who are visiting South Africa on a Peace and Leadership programme. The group enjoyed a djembe drumming session in our Junior Primary followed by a lively chat session with some our Grade 11 girls in the Forum.

The interac- tion was en- joyed by both groups and we are hoping to continue some of the con- versations at our upcoming girl.talk@dgc summit.

P3 [email protected] 26 July 2019 www.dgc.co.za Meet our Team Norman Ndelu - Musgrave Road Security Arriving at Durban Girls’ College Musgrave Road entrance in the mornings (Mondays to Thursdays), we are greeted by the friendly face of Norman Ndelu. Norman has been employed by Fidelity ADT since 2005 and he has worked as a security guard at Durban Girls’ College since 2013.

Norman comes from the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal and he is engaged to Sbongile Bam. He has a daughter, Anele, and a son, Kwanele.

He is passionate about rugby and soccer. During exam times, the girls are always greeted by Norman with a very cheerful ‘good luck’.

Norman says that he loves working at DGC and especially enjoys the interaction with the girls, parents and staff.

Thank you, Norman, for all you do to keep us safe. We appreciate you!

From our Chaplain Michelle Edgcumbe

Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. Isaiah 55:5

In line with the theme of grace, which we spoke about in the first assembly of Term 3, this passage from Isaiah struck me. This rendering made me stop for a time to consider the nature of God's forgiveness. We know that at times our own forgiveness can be grudging. We often give it conditionally or we take it back. We ask for it, or we expect it, but find it so challenging when others ask for it from us. God is not like us. We presume his forgiveness is like ours - that he doesn't really want to give it, that good deeds sort of persuade him to give more of it, and that he's just waiting to remove it. But what is true of God in Isaiah's time, is true of him in ours - he calls people to come to him to find generous forgiveness. Not the grudging, temporary or selfishly motivated kind. Generous forgiveness. What a relief, and what a challenge to our own hearts. What's On DGC is proud We are proud to invite you to the annual Clifton/DGC Soiree on to host one of Wednesday, 31 July at 18h30, held at Clifton School. the Premiere South African Choirs at our Choral Concert You are invited to attend the annual on Friday, 2 Clifton College and August. KZN Durban Girls’ College Youth Choir recently came

back from a European tour, Soirée where they Including soloists and orchestras from both schools. competed in 31 July 2019 the Summa Ken Mackenzie Hall, Clifton Cum Laude International 18h30 Youth Music Festival and We look forward to hosting you at Clifton. won the First Prize.

P4 [email protected] 26 July 2019 www.dgc.co.za Results SP RESULTS Spar The 1st Team hockey took part in the annual Spar Hockey finals this Badminton past weekend. It was a very exciting and chilly weekend of hockey. The Hadiyah Carrim in Grade 6J represented KZN at the SA U13 Champi- team had the following pool results: onships and Inter-Provincials in Bloemfontein, recently. She reached vs Crawford La Lucia Won 1 - 0: Pool Game the semi-finals in the SA Championships for girls’ doubles and quarter vs Toti High Won 4 - 0: Pool Game finals for girls’ singles. Hadiyah received an overall week grading of No vs St Anne’s College Draw 1 - 1: Pool Game 1 in her section and also received a National Grading of No 4 in South vs Felixton High Won 1 - 0 Africa. Well done Hadiyah. vs St Mary’s Kloof Lost 3 - 0: Semi Final vs Epworth Won 1 - 0: 3rd/4th Play Off Cross Country DGC participated in the first league of the term hosted by Ashton. Well Triathlon done to the following girls who came in the top 20 of their age group. Amber Schlebusch went to San Diego in the holidays to take part in a US Triathlon Training Camp. While there she flew to Seattle to com- U10 pete in a local race, the Tri Monroe Junior Elite Cup (U19). In a field of Nikita Scruby - 11th 57 junior athletes she came 1st, breaking the course record. On her re- Ami Janse van Rensburg - 14th turn home she stopped in Hungary to compete in the Tiszaujvaros ITU Josephine Macduff - 15th Triathlon World Cup. Here she raced in the Women’s Elite class, being Sophie Scott - 19th the youngest competitor in the field, and finished 15th in the second U11 semi-final, missing out on qualification for the final by one placing. Melissa Hulsen - 6th Isabella Stephenson - 10th Kayla Ribbink also had a very busy holiday as she toured Europe with U12 the Junior South African Triathlon Team. First up was a race at a World Rebekah Hompes - 13th Triathlon event in Hamburg Germany. During the swim her timing chip fell off, nonetheless was still the first competitor out of the water. U13A Hockey Tour The cycle and run were tough and after taking a wrong turn in the Congratulations girls, on an incredible performance over the week- transition Kayla finished 5th Overall in her age group category. The end against very strong opposition. You have made your coaches and team moved on to Budapest to compete in Tiszaujvaros ITU Triathlon school very proud. Although we had a disappointing loss in our first World Cup, the second race of the tour. This race was a step up from game, the resilience and determination displayed to bounce back and any other event Kayla has ever done. The weather was awful on the produce some excellent hockey was fabulous to watch. Thank you to day of the semi. Usually at a semi the distance of the sprint triathlon the parents who came to support, it was much appreciated. is halved but due to extreme weather (rain and hail) it was quartered. vs St Mary's Waverly Lost 0 - 3 She was in the main pack but unfortunately fell off the pack when she vs Southdowns College Drew 1 - 1 fell on a corner that was a 160 degree turn. Kayla found the strength vs Garsfontein Drew 0 - 0 and determination to pick herself up from the crash, to continue. Later vs Apps Won 2 - 0 she was taken to hospital for x rays. She sustained a ‘sprained neck’ vs St Mary's DSG Pretoria Won 1 - 0 and roasties on her left side. Final Position 25th (in semi). vs St Theresa's Won 3 - 0 vs Midstream College Won 1 - 0 Well done to Anna Wise, Grade 8, for representing South Africa at the HS RESULTS Africa Junior Tennis championships, in Egypt, where she was seeded 1 for our country. The team did exceptionally well and came in second Hockey behind Egypt allowing South Africa to go through to the International Bulelwa Mzimela has been selected for the South African U18 B Tennis Federation (ITF) World Junior Team Championship that is set to hockey team. BB, as she is known by many, recently competed in take place in the Czech Republic, from 5-10 August. the National Interprovincial tournament with the KZN U18 A Team, Well done Anna, we are backing you all the way. alongside team school team mates Amba Brown and Anna Teversham. It was a successful tournament for the team who placed 6th overall. Outdoor DGC is very proud of Bulelwa as this is her second National selection The SA Schools Inter Provincial Netball Tournament took place at in two different sports. Bulelwa recently returned from a water polo Hoy Park, Durban from Monday 1st July to Wednesday 3rd July. tour in the Czech Republic where she was part of the Senior Women’s 9 Provinces took part. Tanna de Freitas was an integral part of the National team that took part in the Fina regulated tournament. KZN U15A team that placed 4th overall, missing out on a bronze medal by 1 goal behind . U16 Congratulations Olivia Sharratt on your selection to the High Perfor- It was a great tournament with fantastic, quality playing from all the mance Squad for U16 Hockey. This squad was selected post the provinces. Tanna achieved a 94% score rating which is outstanding. National Inter Provincial Tournament where the KZN U16 Girls team Tanna was also awarded the U15 Most Promising Action netball player performed incredibly. This team of young ladies which included at their season end award ceremony! Well done Tanna you are clearly DGC 1st Team members: Olivia Sharratt, Keara Dunford and Amanda excelling in the Netball arena and we are very proud of you! Holmes won the Tournament. Congratulations to the Team, Coaching Staff and KZN Girls' Hockey association on this wonderful achievement!

P5 [email protected] 26 July 2019 www.dgc.co.za Results Soccer The annual Crawford North Coast 6-a-side Soccer festival took place on Saturday. It was a very cold morning but the teams were up early and ready for a full day of soccer. It was a very exciting day were all 4 teams played at least 7 games. The results were as follows: U14 A - Placed 4th Overall U14 B - Placed 8th Overall U15 - Placed 7th Overall U16 - Placed 9th Overall

Well done to the girls and coaches on a superb performance and a great start to the season.

Action Netball This term DGC have entered two teams into the Durban North Action League. These teams will be preparing for next year and will allow the opportunity for coaches to try a variety of combinations and expose players to different coaches, opposition and situations! We look -for ward to a term of growth in Netball. Junior Team vs Danville: Won 30 - 7 Senior Team vs Danville: Won 25 - 20

P6 [email protected] 26 July 2019 www.dgc.co.za The Week Ahead 29 July - 04 August 2019

Monday 29 Day 6 JP: 08h30: Gr 3 Depart for Spirit of Adventure SP: 14h00 - 16h00: Debating League Fixture: Glenwood Prep HS: SAIPA Accounting Olympaid: Accounting Classroom SP: 14h30: Tennis vs Berea: Westridge HS: 15h00: Tennis: U16A vs St Mary’s A: DGC HS: 15h00: Tennis: U16B vs Curro: Curro HS: 16h30 - 18h30: Gr 11 Parents’ Evening: Miller Grove Building 17h30: DGC PA Meeting: Trust House National Independent School’s Chaplins Conference: Mpumalanga

Tuesday 30 Day 7 JP: 13h00: Gr 3 return from Spirit of Adventure HS: 14h10 - 18h30: Leadership Interviews for 5 Head’s Position: Trust House HS: 15h00: Tennis: 1st Team vs Crawford La Lucia: Crawford La Lucia SP: 15h30: Hockey U13A vs St Mary’s: DGC Wednesday 31 Day 8 HS: 07h40 - 08h10: Gr 9 Written applications for 2020 Exchange: Lecture Theatre HS: 09h00 - 11h30: Gr 10 Consumer Studies Shop Visit: Woolworths JP & SP: 10h00: KZNPO Educational Concert: Centenary Hall HS: 11h00: KZNPO Educational Concert: Centenary Hall HS: 14h10 - 17h20: Leadership Interviews for 5 Head’s Position: Trust House HS: 18h00: DGC & Clifton Soiré, HS Orchestra & Soloists: Clifton College Thursday 01 Day 9 07h30: ‘Moms Who Pray': College House HS: Exchange 25 Year Birthday Celebration: Miller Grove Building HS: 13h30 - 14h00:Gr 9 Nutrition Talk: Consumer Studies JP & SP: 08h00 - 17h00: Proudly Primary Conference: Highbury Friday 02 Day 10 HS: Book Character Dress-up Day JP: 08h00 - 17h00: Proudly Primary Conference: Highbury HS: 14h30: Soccer League Matches vs Durban Girls’ High School: 3 Schools/Dokkies SP: 14h30: Cross Country League: Crawford La Lucia HS: 15h00: Action Netball: 1st Team vs Crawford North Coast: Action Arena JP: 15h00: Penzance Hockey Tournament: 3 Schools Astro HS: 16h30: Action Netball: U16 vs Ashton: Action Arena SP& HS: 18h00: KZN Youth Choir Concert: Centenary Hall Saturday 03 SP: 08h00: Hockey U10 - U13B vs St Mary’s: St Mary’s JP: 08h00 - 17h00: Proudly Primary Conference: Highbury

HS: 08h00 - 10h30: House Play rehearsals: Centenary Hall SP & HS: 08h00-13h00: Water Polo matches: DGC

Sunday 04 HS: 08h00 - 10h30: House Play rehearsals: Centenary Hall HS: 08h00 - 15h30: Gr 12 Dramatic Arts Winter School: Thomas“ More SP: 11h00 - 14h00: Eden Eco Quiz: Eden College

I dwell in possibility. “ Emily Dickinson

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