The DHS Herald

21 February 2020 High School Issue 05/2020 Head Master : Mr A D Pinheiro Congratulations, Mr Norton!

his Honours degree in Geography and opted to do his UED so that he could teach.

Whilst he was at university he met his future wife, Beverley Heath. Her father, Grayson Heath (a DHS Old Boy) allowed her to drive his car, a BMW, on condition that she took him to and fetched him from the airport on a Contents weekly basis because his business was Congratulations, Mr Norton! 1 in Johannesburg. Alan fell for the girl Congratulations, Mr Norton! and the car. It cannot be contested cont’d 2 that Alan did always have a good eye KZN Schools Jazz & Rock Music for a good model! Festival @DHS 1 It is with great pride that Durban High Extra Mural Results 4 Alan did his teaching practicum at School congratulates Mr Alan Norton and the Congratulations! 4 on his promotion to Principal of management at the time were Weeks Ahead 5 . Mr Norton impressed by his acumen in the Grade 11 Music Class Concert 5 served School with distinction for 30 classroom and also his expertise as a years and this is a well‐deserved KZN Schools Jazz & Rock Music coach. He was appointed as a teacher Festival 6appointment. to School, despite the fact that he still had to complete his two years of Admissions for 2021 Now Open 7 Mr Norton played a key role in the compulsory national military service. academic sphere of School through Upcoming Geography, the Pastoral side as a He arrived at School to take up his Events Grade Head and Head of Discipline post in 1990. He was a form III, now and on the sport fields. Grade 9, class tutor and taught a  Cricket / multitude of junior classes until he Basketball vs Ms Jeanette du Plessis, HOD of had earned his stripes in the Westville Geography, and colleague and friend Geography department under the  D&D Gala Hosted of Mr Norton’s for many years has guidance of Ms Margie Fielden. Very by DHS @ DHS written the following: reluctantly, he taught a few Afrikaans  SGB Parent classes but eventually threatened to “Alan Norton is a very proud Old Boy Election Meeting resign if he was allocated any more of of Pretoria Boys High School. He often these classes.  Cricket / Water speaks about his days as a boarder Polo / Basketball there with such awe and gratitude In 1994 he was appointed as Grade 11 vs Northwood and has kept in contact with his Grade Head and he was also the MIC  Test Day Routine former Maths educator and is a for Cricket. Between matters  Moms Com reliable donor for many initiatives at Geography, Grade 11 issues and MIC, Meeting his alma mater. he had to ensure that 26 teams were fielded on a weekly basis. He had to  Test Day Routine He attended the then University of co‐ordinate the practices, coaches and  Athletics KZN Natal, Durban Campus, initially to fields, ensure that there were buses to Champs study Commerce. He opted to major transport players, organise umpires,  Internal Rugby in Geography and Afrikaans‐ balls, bales, stumps and refreshments Trials @ DHS Nederlands! He continued to read for (cont’d on page 2) Page 2 of 7 The DHS Herald Durban High School Congratulations, Mr Norton! cont’d and still coach the first XI. He also Matthew, his son, has followed in Alan Many may not know that Alan has a played club cricket on Sundays for and Grandpa Grayson’s footsteps. He passion for music and acted as the many years. His love and passion for is an excellent cricketer, hockey impromptu DJ on many an early this code made him qualify himself as player; actually an all‐round good morning in the Admin block passage a rated coach and selector for Natal sportsman who loves watching all where his office was located. He loved Schools. sports on television. to croon along to his favourites like BB King, Jim Croce, Elvis, Elton and He is revered by many of the Old Boys Alan is a committee man. He likes to Freddie and would often start dancing of School as a coach and mentor. He hear other people’s voices and ideas spontaneously with great energy and coached cricket for 22 years at School when planning events. Apart from delight. Kaptein Span die Seile and 40 and the likes of Hashim Amla, Imraan chairing the Discipline, Games and Days will always bring fond memories Khan, Jonathan Vandiar, Ainsley Cultural Committee meetings, he was to mind. Ndolvu and Sibs Makhanya are but a been at the coalface with few who relish looking up their old arrangements for Founders Day for He was a Deputy Head at Durban High coach when they are in town, or an many years. He was tasked with the School for many years and has had opportunity arises to visit school to 150th Celebrations when others shied aspirations of being a principal of a motivate the boys or donate a jersey away from doing so. school for a number of years. What an or two … accolade for a true gentleman who He took on this challenge with his has never shied away from Alan also coached Rugby for 17 years usual methodical and affable responsibility, commitment, hard and was the 1st XV Rugby Coach for approach and amassed a group of work and serving his community. many years, coaching international people whom he knew he could rely players BJ Botha, Antonie Claasen and on to work independently and meet Al‐my‐Pal, know that the thousands of Greg Rawlinson and provincial players the deadlines. Alan and Matthew, his people who have been associated Scott Mathie, Anton Bressler, Morne son, became the face of the 150th with you over your 30 year tenure at Snyman and Jody Jenneker. celebrations. Alan attended every School salute you for your unwavering function, meeting, pre‐ and post‐ loyalty, dedication and pay tribute to His passion for soccer was also tournament meetings with the various you. They as one will stand and realised when he coached the 1st XI coaches from the participating congratulate you and wish you well for a number of years. schools, welcome cocktail events, for the next part of your journey, as early breakfasts and late suppers, educator, mentor and leader of With these duties came many fixtures, plays, musical festivals and gala Durban North College. mostly on weekends and during events to name but a few. And school holidays for local and Matthew was his shadow at all the VIRTUTE ET LABORE international sport tours. He toured to sports events. Thus ensuring that the Through Courage and Labour every major tournament throughout DHS he knew and loved, would shine. South Africa and arranged many tours, Ms J du Preez both locally and overseas. Alan Alan is a firm believer in the justice of HOD, Friend & Colleague garnered the support of the boys’ the universe …. Karma, the truth, parents and together they embarked honesty, integrity, to analyse your We wish you all the very best at on many fundraising events to assist motives for your actions, and to have Durban North College, Mr Norton Sir, with the funding of these tours. a wonderful sense of humour. Under they are very fortunate to have a his carapace of “take no prisoners” person of your calibre to lead them. Without a doubt, Alan’s proudest and his Capricorn horns, is a softy, achievement, according to him, is that with a generous spirit ‐ kind, he married the right woman! Beverley thoughtful and creative ‐ with two has staunchly and uncompromisingly sweetie jars on his desk in his office. supported Alan throughout his career. All and sundry would pop into his Their daughter, Christy is a second office for some advice on matters of year Fashion Design student at Vega the heart, financials, the trials and and was voted top of her class and tribulations of the Blue Bulls, or just to most promising maverick last year. get a sugar rush. He is a wise, intuitive She is the creative one in the family, counsellor, caring, a confidante and who loves to experiment in the friend. Alan Norton with Hashim Amla and kitchen. Nathan Poole (Cricket Captain in 2010) Page 3 of 7 The DHS Herald Durban High School KZN Schools Jazz & Rock Music Festival @ DHS Durban High School is proud to be “Knowing where the music industry hosting the inaugural KZN Schools is right now, classical music is a very Jazz & Rock Music Festival from good foundation. Many students, 20 to 22 March 2020. Our Head of however, fail to take it further. Our Music, Ms Natalie Rungan is the hope is that this camp will help build Festival Director. a bridge.” An article on the Festival appeared Rungan said music genres like jazz, in the Sunday Tribune, a copy of rock and pop had a good impact on which is below: the youngsters. A soulful, uplifting and educational “I found that by teaching jazz holiday break has been lined up for especially at school (DHS), it has KZN youth with an affinity for music, opened the minds of young people. who will get into the mix with some They have discovered a different of the best local musos. style of music, and have embraced it KZN School Jazz & Rock Music Festival @ to such an extent that we now have Non profit company Nabak Arts, an Durban High School‐ 20 to 22 March 2020 a big band at school.” organisation focused on developing music education in the country, have She said the idea of a festival had planned a weekend‐long KZN long been on her mind. Participants School’s Jazz and Rock Music at the festival will be split into four Festival, which begins on March 20. bands, with each having a leader. One of those bands will be led by Entry to the holiday camp that will famed local singer, Ernie Smith. play out at Durban High School (DHS) and ends with a grand finale “When Ernie Smith heard about the idea, he jumped on board. He will be History Quiz Team Win Gold! music concert on March 22, has one of our headliners for the main Nuraldin Mohamed, Aaron Jamwal, been limited to 80. concert (Sunday, March 22). Milind Bandulal and Jamie King Well known Durban singer and songwriter Natalie Rungan, the “The entire programme will happen festival’s director and founder of at DHS, including the main concert.” Nabak Arts, said the holiday camp Rungan revealed that all the would expose youngsters to a youngsters would be housed at the loaded programme of teachings on school’s dormitories for the event jazz and rock music and rehearsals because it enabled them to take in for the finale. camp offerings in a safe Rungan together with other environment. accomplished music educators and Other performers at the festival will professionals will conduct the include the KZN Youth Orchestra, Mr Michael Baker (left) has been workshops and rehearsals at the Rungan and her band and others. appointed as a selector for the SA Men’s festival. FESTIVAL DETAILS U21 Hockey Team She said it was her mission to Dates ‐ 20‐22 MARCH 2020 provide the next generation of Age Group ‐ 13‐18 musicians with a platform to display Cost ‐ R900 (includes meals & their talent, and KZN was an ideal accommodation) starting point. After all, the province CONTACT DETAILS: was home to Ladysmith Black Festival Director ‐ Natalie Rungan Mambazo, Black Coffee, Big Nuz and Email ‐ [email protected] other great musicians. Mobile ‐ 065‐865 1029 Rungan is also the DHS Music We are very excited about this director. exciting initiative and look forward “Part of me joining the DHS music to enjoying some wonderful The DHS Swimming Team has been program was to build the next performances. achieving great results! generation of musicians.

Page 4 of 7 The DHS Herald Durban High School Extra Mural Results Congratulations! SWIMMING INTERHOUSE/CHAMPIONSHIP GALA  Mr Michael Baker has been appointed as a selector for the TOP 8 GALA The Durban High School Inter House/ South African Men’s U21 Hockey Championship Gala was held recently, Team. The DHS Swimming Team took part in with the following results:  Milind Bandulal, Aaron Jamwal, the KZN Top Schools Gala held at Nuraldin Mohamed and Jamie st Clifton in rainy conditions on 1 Swales 114 King participated in a History Quiz nd 18 February. 2 Payn 97 at , beating 15 rd 3 Langley 84 schools and 40 teams to win the th This is a prestigious event and is the 4 Blackmore 58 tournament. th only gala where all the KZN Schools 5 Grice 50 compete solely against each other. 6th Campbell 32 MUSIC The boys were adamant not to finish in last place, where they ended in Congratulations to Swales on a The Music Department was privileged 2019. wonderful performance! to host award winning American Saxophonist, Ernest Dawkins last They performed brilliantly. From the WATER POLO week. first event, it was evident that they were focused and determined to do vs REDDHAM UMHLANGA Earnest was well received by all the well. In the end they secured two first The DHS 1st Water Polo team were boys who attended, largely due to his placings; nine second placings and invited to play Reddam Umhlanga in incredible virtuosity and charismatic four fourth placings. their compulsory Valentine’s Day approach to music education; a exhibition. It was a tough game but quality that has made him well loved Final points and positions: our boys played well winning 7‐6. all over the world. 1st Westville 222 2nd Clifton 174 vs HILTON Ernest was extremely impressed by 3rd DHS 144 The DHS 1st Water Polo team had a the standards that have already been 4th Hilton 132 tough match against a very strong achieved by music students at Durban 5th Kearsney 126 Hilton College team, going down 11‐ High School. He has agreed to come 6th 108 14. It was only in the 4th quarter that back to be a part of the music vibe 7th Northwood 107 Hilton were able to pull away and hold that is being established at our school 8th Glenwood 92 onto their 3 goal lead. For DHS, M through the Chris Seabrooke Music 9th 51 Makhanya had an outstanding match Centre. scoring 4 goals. WESTVILLE GALA DEBATING The DHS Swimming team also put in a much improved performance at the Seniors @ Inanda Seminary Westville Gala. All the swimmers improved on their times from the DHS Senior 1 vs Inanda Seminary 1 previous week. DHS lost the debate

Westville Gala final results: DHS Senior 2 vs DGC 1 1st Westville Boys High School DHS won the debate. 2nd St Benedict’s Eyami Mthembu (DHS) was the best 3rd Grey College overall speaker. Earnest Dawkins with the Music Boys 4th St David’s 5th Affies Juniors @ New Forest High 6th Clifton 7th DHS DHS Junior 1 vs Clifton 2 8th Hilton DHS won the debate 9th 10th Glenwood High School DHS Junior 2 vs Clifton 3 11th Maritzburg College DHS won the debate. 12th Northwood Abbhay Nunan (DHS) was the overall best speaker. The DHS Water Polo Boys

Page 5 of 7 The DHS Herald Durban High School Weeks Ahead Friday 21 February Junior Debating @ Westville Girls’ : Cricket vs Westville Boys’ 14h45‐18h00 SCA Inter Schools Rally : AJ Human Durban High School Saturday 29 February 255 St Thomas Road Room : 14h30 Musgrave Cricket / Water Polo / Basketball vs 4001 Saturday 22 February Northwood (h) Cricket / Basketball vs Westville Boys’ Vega Vibe (Lewis) Phone: (031) 277 1500 (h) & (a) Tuesday 3 March Fax: Tuesday 25 February Test Day Routine : Test @ 11h25‐12h30 (031) 277 1555 Guardian Presentation to Grade 9 : AJ Moms Com Meeting : 13h00 : Bill Payn E‐mail: Human Room : 08h35 Boardroom [email protected] Grade 11 Music Class Concert : 13h40 Chris Seabrooke Music Centre Thursday 5 March Inspired by our past, Bouldering Round 3 Athletics ‐ KZN Secondary School Swimming ‐ D&D Gala hosted by DHS Champs : 5‐7 March Committed to our future (h) : 18h00 Friday 6 March

We’re on the Web! Wednesday 26 February Rowing ‐ SA Schools Champs : 6‐8 www.durbanhighschool.co.za Marketing Visit to Kokstad March

School Governing Body Parent Saturday 7 March Election Meeting : AJ Human Internal Rugby Trials @ DHS Room : 17h30 Sunday 8 March Thursday 27 February Bouldering Round 4 & Finals Marketing Visit to Izotsha (Expo) This Weekend’s Fixtures CRICKET vs WESTVILLE : Friday 21 February Team Time Venue Overs 3rd XI 14h30 Bowdens (a) 20 4th XI 14h30 Danville 2 (h) 20 U16B 14h30 Danville 1 (h) 20 U16C 14h30 Commons 1 (a) 20 U15B 14h30 Theobald (h) 20 U15D 14h30 Commons 2 (a) 20 U14D 14h30 Pitlochry Top (a) 20 U14E 14h30 Pitlochry Bottom (a) 20 The Grade 11 Music Class will be performing at the Lunchtime CRICKET vs WESTVILLE :Saturday 22 February Concert on Tuesday 25 February. Team Time Venue Overs st The concerts, normally held on a 1 XI 09h00 Theobald Oval (h) 50 nd Thursday, have been changed to 2 XI 09h00 Bowdens (a) 50 Tuesdays due to the timing of U16A 09h00 Commons 1 (a) 50 loadshedding. U15A 09h00 Commons 2 (a) 50 U15C 09h00 Danville 2 (h) 20 U14A 09h00 Collegians (h) 50 U14B 09h00 Danville 1 (h) 20 U14C 09h00 Pitlochry Top (a) 20

BAKSETBALL vs WESTVILLE (h) : Saturday 9 February 2019 Team Time Venue Team Time Venue 1st 12h35 Court 1 2nd 11h30 Court 1 3rd 10h30 Court 3 U16A 10h30 Court 1 U16B 11h30 Court 2 U15A 09h30 Court 1 U15B 10h30 Court 2 U15C 08h30 Court 1 U14A 08h30 Court 2 U14B 09h30 Court 3 U14C 08h30 Court 3 U14D 10h30 Court 2

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