Issue #51

From the Helm Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the Debates, healthy discussions, laughter and shrieks of delight fill doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally the Junior Primary on these such mornings. results. John Dewey Working in four small groups, allows for differentiated learning Our Junior Primary girls look forward to their out-of-the-classroom and provides hands on, real life situations. Our girls are actively creative days! These days are exciting and ignite curiosity. Our involved and can apply their skills and solve problems essential girls work in small groups with friends across the grade, engaging, for their development. collaborating and learning. The teacher on the other hand, becomes the facilitator! The flexibility of our learning spaces and the variety In our Junior Primary, we are fortunate to have a 'Creation of activities not only stimulate young minds but also encourage Station' and 'Learning Lounge'. These flexible learning spaces innovation, communication and critical thinking. Everyone takes provide many opportunities for learning. Baking, thinking skills, advantage of these learning opportunities and becomes actively robotics, project work, drama, and art are just some of the involved in ‘doing something’. This shared learning experience many activities that take place on our out of the classroom days. provides a sense of togetherness, a deeper respect and under- 21st Century skills are paramount in our offering at standing of each other and the different learning styles. A balance Girls’ College, research and global trends support this. between creativity and curriculum ensures that all pupils engage and learn something new as they embark on their journey of How fortunate are our girls to learn in such a dynamic space! exploration. Mrs Carol-Anne Conradie Head of Junior Primary

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JP Girls enjoying their out-of-the-classroom experience.

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Robotics is always a favourite on the out-of-the-classroom day. Bee-Bot helps us learn.

Together we created our bubble map. Teamwork and collaboration We designed cranes this week! We make learning fun. are learning to be engineers.

Senior Primary Grade 6 girls enjoyed their iPad day. We roll out their new iPads in their Grade 6 year at college.

SP girls eagerly 'trying out' the Cello with Mr Aristide du Plessis, co-principal of the cello section in the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Our HS Sports Department held a thought-provoking talk for all HS girls and parents on Tuesday by Durban Sports High School Psychologist, Dr Kirsten van Heerden. She Tao Ellender welcomed assists athletes to cope with the pressures Mili from Argentina of elite level performance. this weekend. Another exchange adventure begins! Enjoy the next few weeks together, girls!

Exchange students Abi and Sports Captains Olwethu Zondo, Ashlee Emi arrived safely from Meyer and Anna Teversham spent some Argentina this weekend, to be time in the evening with all the sports girls, hosted by Isabella Moran and taking part in group activities and discussing Melissa Githinji Welcome to what it means to be a sportswoman at DGC. DGC, girls!

P2 [email protected] 01 February 2019 www.dgc.co.za Meet our Staff Chantal Langley HOD Student Affairs & Grade 2 Teacher, Junior Primary From a young age I knew that teaching was the profession that I wanted to pursue. After matriculating I followed my passion by enrolling at Edgewood College of Education. I graduated with my HDE and started teaching. Wanting to learn more about assisting children with barriers to learning, I went back to Edgewood to do a Diploma in Specialised Education and then completed a BEd Honours Degree: Educational Psychology. During this time I married, had two sons and continued teaching.

In 2010 I was thrilled to be employed at Durban Girls’ College as a Grade 2 teacher. I have enjoyed every day teaching in this wonderful school and was given the honour of being appointed HOD of Student Affairs in the Junior Primary last year. This position allows me to engage with all the girls in our phase and to monitor and track their progress. What a privilege to play a role in their educational journey! Aside from teaching, my other passions are walking and travelling. Two years ago I got to do both by walking a part of the Camino de Santiago, I carried an icon as a remembrance of a special DGC girl so my school was close to my heart every step of the way!

Tribute to a College Friend Joyce Wrinch-Schulz We were sad to hear about the passing of Joyce Wrinch-Schulz (91), on 26 January. Joyce was a journalist and the Women's Editor of The Daily News for twelve years. She has written several books, including The Happy Ship, a History of Durban Girls' College. Joyce's sister (Isabel Lawson nee Clarke), her daughter (Rosaland Hansen nee Chilvers) and four nieces are all Old Girls. Corrie King, who taught at DGC for many years, is one of Joyce's nieces. Our deepest condolences to Joyce's family.

From our Chaplain Michelle Edgcumbe

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. Psalm 19:1,2

This term in R.E the Grade 1 - 6 classes will be learning some interesting facts about the amazing world we live in. From volcanoes to honey bees to the way our skin protects our bodies, we’ll be examining some of the most incredible discoveries people have made about the natural world. Learning about these things is fun and educational, but they also speak to us about a creative, powerful God who is glorified by the world around us everyday. Sometimes, it’s good to look out the window and ‘hear’ how each part of creation bears testimony to the goodness and greatness of its Maker. It’s good for us to join in. Amazing world! Amazing God!

P3 [email protected] 01 February 2019 www.dgc.co.za Results Ac� on : Ac� on Netball: Monday 21 January U14a vs Northlands, DGC Won, 31 - 3 U13A drew 9 - 9 with Virginia Prep U13B 2nd Team vs Kuswag, DGC Lost, 8 - 25 U12A beat Northlands U12A : 12 - 8 1st Team vs Kuswag, DGC Won, 31 - 22 U10A beat Durban Christi an Centre U10A 10 - 3 Surf Life Saving: Triathlon: Tannah Smith competed at the KZN Nippers Lifesaving Kayla Ribbink and Amber Schlebusch have been selected for the Championships this past weekend & achieved the following results: South African team competi ng in the 2019 Troutbeck ATU Girls U14 Surf Swim – 1st Triathlon African Cup in . Kayla will be competi ng in the Girls U14 Run Swim Run – 1st Junior Ladies and Amber in the Elite Ladies race. Girls U14 Board Race – 1st Girls U14 Iron Nipper – 1st Equestrian: U14 Mixed Taplin Relay – 1st Trophy awarded to Sienna Setzkorn: KZN Children Preliminary U14 Mixed Board Relay – 2nd Grade Victrix Ludorum 2018 She was also awarded the U14 Girls Victrix Ludorum for most : points scored at the Championship. Congratulati ons to a number of our girls who parti cipated in the Nati onal Inter-Provincial Tournament in December. The KZN team Snooker: did excepti onally well and Emma Herbert (Grade 12 2018) and Erin Lazarus has been selected to represent the KZN team at the Bulelwa Mzimela (Grade 11) were selected for the U19 South upcoming Blackball Championships. Congratulati ons Erin and African Team and Esihle Zondo (Grade 10) has been selected for good luck! the U15 South African Team. : We are extremely proud of each and every girl. Good luck for the The swimming team has taken part in two gala’s this term. The fi rst upcoming training camps and tournaments. friendly league gala was hosted by St Mary’s, It was a wonderful aft ernoon of swimming and DGC placed fi rst in the overall points! Indoor Hockey: The U16 team took part in the age group tournament hosted by The second gala took place at St John’s in PMB, it was the annual High School on the weekend of 19 January. co-ed gala. Aft er much excitement, the gala was interrupted and It was an exciti ng weekend of hockey and the team did extremely the teams sent home aft er a couple of races. Well done to the well to progress through to the fi nal. Here they played St Mary’s swimming team we look forward to watching your 2019 season. U16 and narrowly lost to them 5-2, taking home 2nd place. Well done team! 2 - 0 vs CURRO 1 - 0 vs Fati ma 3 - 1 vs Westville 3 - 0 vs Maris Stella 2 - 5 vs St Mary’s

The 1st Team hockey took part in the Annual Maris Stella Indoor Hockey tournament. Aft er four gruelling pool matches the DGC team won their pool, and progressed to the fi nal where they met St Mary’s and in a hard-fought match we narrowly lost 1-3. Congratulati ons to the team on an excellent start to the season!

Tennis: U16A vs Fati ma, Drew, 18 - 18 1st Team, vs Fati ma, DGC Won 28 - 8

Indoor Hockey: U14A vs Danville, DGC Won 9 - 1 U14A vs Thomas More, DGC Won, 4 - 3 U14B vs CURRO HC A, DGC Lost, 2 - 9 U16B vs St Mary’s U16B, DGC Lost, 3 - 4 U16B vs DGHS U16B, DGC Lost, 1 - 2 U16A vs Fati ma, DGC Lost, 1 - 3 3rd Team vs Werda, DGC Won, 3 - 2 3rd Team vs , DGC Lost, 2 - 3 2nd Team vs Toti A, DGC Won, 5 - 0 1st Team, Danville, DGC Won, 4 - 1 1st Team, Thomas More, DGC Won, 4 - 0

P4 [email protected] 01 February 2019 www.dgc.co.za The Week Ahead 4-10 February 2019 Monday 04 Day 6 JP & SP: 08h30 - 13h30: Eye Screening Test: Functi ons Room HS: 1st Team Water Polo Tournament: Kingswood HS: 15h00: U16A vs Danville: Durban Girls College SP: Acti on Netball: Acti on Arena 14h30: U11A vs Maris Stella 17h00: U13B vs Crawford La Lucia 17h30: U10A vs Glenwood HS: 18h00: Europe Tour informati on Evening: Lecture Theatre Tuesday 05 Day 7 JP & SP: 08h30-13h30: Eye Screening Test: Functi ons Room JP: 07h30: Muffi n Morning, Sports & Music: JP Hall SP: 08h30: Gr 7 depart to Sugar Bay SP: 14h30 - 16h00: Durban Central A Gala: Penzance School HS: 18h00 - 19h00: Gr9 Informati on Evening: Lecture Theatre HS: 15h00: 1st Team vs St Mary’s: St Mary’s Wednesday 06 Day 8 SP: Gr 7 Away at Sugar Bay JP & SP: 08h30 - 13h00: Eye Screening Test: Functi ons Room HS: 15h15: Independent Schools’ Gala: Durban Girls' College SP: 14h30: Swimming: Glenwood Prep Thursday 07 Day 9 SP: Gr 7 Away at Sugar Bay JP & SP : 08h30 - 13h00: Eye Screening Test: Functi ons Room SP: 14h30 - 15h30: Durban Central B Gala: Clift on SP: 14h30 - 16h00: Gala: Glenwood Prep SP: 14h30: Swimming: Clift on HS: 15h50: Hockey: 1st Team vs Westville: Danville Friday 08 Day 10 SP: Gr 7 return from Sugar Bay HS: 07h30 - 14h30: Nati onal Aquati cs Festi val: Durban Girls' College 10h00: Swimming: Durban Girls College 14h00: Water Polo: 1st Team: Durban Girls High School Saturday 09 HS: 07h30-14h30: Nati onal Aquati cs Festi val: Durban Girls' College Midmar Mile HS: 08h00: Water Polo: 1st Team: Durban Girls High School HS: 09h00: French Teachers Meeti ng: St Johns HS: Indoor Hockey 08h00: 2nd Team vs St Mary’s: Danville 09h20: 2nd Team vs Crawford North Coast: Danville 14h40: 3rd Team vs Hillcrest B: Kloof 08h40: U16B vs Hillcrest: Maris Stella 09h20: U14B vs St Mary’s: St Mary’s 10h40: U14B vs Westville: St Mary’s

Sunday 10 Midmar Mile Playtime is precious, play builds brain pathways“ for thinking, creativity, fl exibility, empathy “ and many other lifelong skills. Heather Shumaker

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