The DHS Herald

22 April March 2017 High School Issue 12/2017 Head Master : Mr Tony Pinheiro New Head Master for DHS The much anticipated University to run the Cambridge appointment of the new Head programme, enabling of has been matriculants to have easier announced by the Department access to top overseas of Education. The School’s universities.” 15th Head Master will be Mr Tony Pinheiro, who is seen by Mr Owen continues, “Tony many as one of South Africa’s Pinheiro has palpable leading high school leadership energy. He is a educationists. Mr Pinheiro takes futurist and a visionary, but up his new appointment at the understands the importance of Contents beginning of the second term. the traditional values of a great school like DHS. Through the New Head Master for DHS 1 Mr Pinheiro began his teaching selection process, it became New Head Master for DHS career in 1992 and joined clear to us that he was the cont’d 2 Glenwood High School in April right person to lead this fine Extra-Mural Results 3 1994. As the Senior Deputy school with a great history, into Extra-Mural Results cont’d 4 Principal at Glenwood High, he a magnificent future.” Win with MySchool 4 has been the Acting Principal of The Weeks Ahead 5 Glenwood High since February Whilst heading Glenwood’s This Weekend’s Fixtures 5 2016. This was Mr Pinheiro’s Gibson House Boarding second prolonged stint as Establishment, Mr Pinheiro saw Rapid Chess Cup 5 Acting Principal as previously, the boarding establishment DHS Rapid Chess Cup Poster 8 the Department of Education grow significantly in numbers, selected and seconded him to to become the backbone of the the role of Acting Principal of school. Judging by the Upcoming Brettonwood High School at a comments of Glenwood Old time when Brettonwood was in Boys on the school’s Facebook Events dire straits. Mr Pinheiro did an page, Tony Pinheiro has had a  Parent Teacher excellent job there, steadying significant impact on the young Meetings the ship and handing over to men that have passed through the new Principal. the school during his tenure.  Rugby & Hockey vs (h) COMPULSORY DHS Governing Body Chairman, Mr Pinheiro is married to Mr Winston Owen, commented Colleen, a highly respected  Long Weekend on the fact that despite Mr educationist herself. His  BE Out Weekend Pinheiro having spent 23 years daughter, Cassandra, is in her  DHS Rapid Chess at our “rival” school, his Honours year as a Bachelor of Cup laudable track record speaks Science student at Stellenbosch  Rugby & Hockey for itself. Not only did he do a University, whilst Dominic his vs Clifton (a) great job as Acting Head at son, is currently a 1st year  History Quiz @ both Brettonwood and student at Tukkies. Clifton Glenwood, but he was also  Grade 8s to SoA responsible, as Deputy for Mr Pinheiro is an avid reader  BE Mother’s Day Glenwood, for introducing the and accomplished chess player Dinner Advanced Academic programme and enjoys both travel and to Glenwood which led to them sport. He was the 1st XV Rugby being licensed by Cambridge and 1st XI Cricket coach at Page 2 of 6 The DHS Herald Durban High School New Head Master for DHS cont’d Glenwood for a number of good school within a few short years and also helped to years.” structure and introduce the High Performance Programme A special assembly was held at to the school, beneficiaries of the School this morning, which include the likes of Wednesday, 19 April, at which Protea all-rounder, Andile Mr Owen as Chairman of the Phehlukhwayo. He has a Governing Body thanked Mr New Head Master, Mr AD Pinheiro, is Bachelor of Education Alan Norton for being Acting welcomed to Durban High School by the (Honours Degree), and is Head Master before officially Head Prefect, Phendulani Buthelezi and known to have a particular introducing Mr Pinheiro to the the Deputies Matthew Henley and Thomas Kempen (right) and the RCL interest in Educational staff and boys. This was a Chairman Samkelo Ntetha Management and Law, as well significant moment in the as Sociological trends. history of the School as a warm DHS welcome was “Highly respected by the extended to Mr Pinheiro, the young men and staff that have 15th Head Master in the 151 experienced his leadership year history of Durban High skills, Mr Pinheiro will no School. doubt have a significant impact on the future of Mr Pinheiro addressed the Durban High School,” says Mr young men and staff of Louis Arde, former Head of Durban High School. He Glenwood Preparatory School emphasised his deep seated Chairman of the Governing Body, Mr and recently appointed CEO of belief in the importance of Winston Owen, welcomes Mr Pinheiro the DHS Foundation. “I am values and principles and

looking forward to working shared that his vision for the with him. With the recent school was to return it to opening of The Victor Daitz being the top school in South Maths & Science Centre at Africa. In addition, he DHS, and a few months before mentioned the significance of that the Seabrooke Music traditional boys’ schools and Centre, and now the that every young boy should appointment of Mr Pinheiro, understand what it is to be a Mr Tony Pinheiro is welcomed by Mr these are indeed exciting real man. He highlighted that TT Mthembu of the Department of times for Durban High each and every learner should Education (left), Mr Louis Arde CEO School.” have a deep respect for the of the DHS Foundation and Grade 8 teaching profession and value learner, Sam Spooner Mr Owen echoed these their teachers. He then left sentiments, “A number of the young men with a number really positive things have of quotes, one being “You been happening at DHS lately. make a choice and your Having spent time with Tony choice makes you.” Mr Pinheiro this weekend Pinheiro ended the Assembly discussing vision and strategy, stating that he was honoured I am extremely excited about to serve as the new Head the future of Durban High Master of Durban High School. School. I am convinced that with Tony at the helm, and Welcome to Durban High The Headmaster of DPHS, Mr Barry the necessary support from School, Mr Pinheiro! We hope Wilson (right) and Deputy Head, Mr the DHS community and Old your stay with us is a long and Grant Philpson (left) popped in to Boys, Durban High will happy one! welcome Mr Pinheiro and present him become an extraordinarily with a gift from the Prep community Page 3 of 6 The DHS Herald Durban High School Extra-Mural Results st 1 XV RUGBY TOUR TO SAINTS DHS were picked to play Grey PE boys applied themselves well and in the final fixture, an extremely stayed focused; our discipline was The 1st XV made their way up to tough game considering the good throughout the game. We

JHB for their annual Easter depleted squad. However, DHS were 7-5 up at half time having Festival at St Stithians College. was expected to fare well, but in played into a strong wind. The What promised to be a hopeful the end were no match for the second half, with the wind behind start to the season turned into one brutal nature of the Grey PE pack us, we kicked well and applied a to forget for the Horseflies as they who dominated all collisions. lot of pressure. We butchered a came away with 3 losses albeit Although there were some flashes lot of scoring opportunities but we against strong opposition. of brilliance from DHS the team, managed to pull through with a ultimately we were outgunned and 19-5 win against a well drilled DHS started their tournament off outmatched in what was a Kloof team. against a St Alban’s team who disappointing result for this team, possessed a considerably strong going down 50-17. Monday 3 April was the last day pack who dominated DHS in close of the festival and we were drawn The festival proved to be a very quarters. School played in patches up against Clifton. This is a team humbling experience for the team and were able to string together that we lost to last year as the some impressive interplay and and tested our depth and resolve U14A team; they had won their score some stunning tries. massively. No doubt it was a previous of the However, although DHS dominated learning experience, one that will two games the phase play they conceded ensure the team are better festival by massive scores. The three tries from driving mauls, prepared for the rigours of a DHS team put their bodies on the including a last minute effort that festival of this nature in the line on defense. With ball in hand took the game away from DHS. It future. The team has come we ran hard and wide using the was an incredibly frustrating together after this result and the width of the field. At half time we fixture where a single facet of the collective desire to improve has were 12-5 up, we asked the boys game cost the team so heavily. been felt by all. Every cloud has a for more fight and belief in the This was added to by the injuries silver lining and DHS intends to second half and they delivered of both props S Nduzi and S make full use of the valuable just that. The final score was Barnes. learning curve. 38-5.

After some harsh words from the S Mathie Well done to the boys for the coaching team and some self- 1st XV Rugby Coach/M-i-C : Rugby great results at the festival! introspection, the team rallied well in their next fixture against DHS Opponent A huge thank you goes out to Mr an excellent SACS team who in 1st XV 22 St Alban’s 24 Crasso and Ms Francis not only for their previous game convincingly 1st XV 16 SACS 20 their presence for the medical beat Michaelhouse. DHS led the 1st XV 17 Grey PE 50 side of things but for their game at half time 13-5 and played support. This was greatly noted by some outstanding rugby, scoring U15 NORTHWOOD RUGBY the boys. tries from their own half. Centre FESTIVAL Asanda Kunene was the pick of the YS Gcilitshana/L Matthysen players as his defensive was Saturday 1 April was the start of U15A Rugby Coaches impressive as well as his ability to the festival and we were set to DHS Opponent run with the ball. SACS, however, play against Biophela Secondary. came back in the 2nd half U15A 19 Biophela 0 We had a decent start to the dominating possession and testing (game called off) game defend well against the School defense. With one , ing U15A 19 Klood High 5 minute remaining DHS was some hard running forwards. We U15A 38 Clifton 5 turned over the ball very well and camped on the SACS line needing st a try to secure the victory, we scored three tries in the 1 however it proved elusive and half. At half time we were 19-0 U14 GLENWOOD RUGBY “School’ went down 20-16. up; unfortunately, this is when FESTIVAL Although the result didn’t come the game got called off due to Biophela fielding an U17 team. through it was an impressive On 3 April DHS U14A Rugby team performance from the Horseflies played Wesvalia on the opening Sunday 2 April we played Kloof and brought some much needed day of the Glenwood Festival. High School on a very windy day, confidence. Wesvalia was a very strong which made things tricky. The Page 4 of 6 The DHS Herald Durban High School Extra-Mural Results cont’d physical team. We put up a big previous matches. Our boys did fight defending those big well defending against them and runners. The boys defended very showed great fight during the well and didn’t back down one match by not giving up. We lost bit. Unfortunately, we lost the the match 5-47. match 0-21. Well done to the boys for putting On 5 April DHS played Potch up a great performance even Volkskool. It was a very hot day though we only won 1 out of the The 1st XV practising at the St which made things tough for us 3 matches. They played with Stithians Festival knowing that the boys would heart and for the school badge! have to work even harder. We started off very well at our warm A very big thank you to Ms up and I could tell that they Francis and Mr Crasso for their were amped for the match. The support and for attending to boys went about their business assist with Medical issues. We like a house on fire. They greatly appreciate your efforts!! defended like demons and with ball in hand they ran like they F Genade/M Everitt never have before. I was so U14A Rugby Coaches The U14A team at the Glenwood excited to see the boys having so Festival much fun and actually applying themselves on the field of play. ATHLETICS : SA CHAMPS We managed to walk off the field winning the match by 19- Mark Gaines th 10. 4 place in U17 Long Jump

On 7 April the final day of the Asande Kunene , th festival, we were faced to play 6 place in U17 100m (10.97s) Jim Fouche. These boys were way bigger and played a well- Both athletes were representing structured game of rugby. Jim KZN schools. Fouche was probably one of the best teams at the festival, having won both of their Win with MySchool

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Page 5 of 6 Congratulations!The DHS Herald Durban High School The Weeks Ahead Wednesday 3 May Friday 21 April D&D High School Chess Challenge Grade 9 Drama Workshop in the Durban High School @ DHS : DHS vs George Campbell Hall 255 St Thomas Road

Musgrave Saturday 22 April Thursday 4 May

4001 Rugby and Hockey vs Michaelhouse Debating Phone: (h) COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE (031) 277 1500 FOR ALL GRADES Friday 5 May Chess vs Westville Fax: (031) 277 1555 Monday 24 April Grade 10 Parent Teaching Saturday 6 May E-mail: Meetings from 17h30 in AJ DHS Rapid Chess Cup Challenge : [email protected] Human Room 07h30 to 18h00 in the AJ Human Room Inspired by our past, Tuesday 25 April Rugby and Hockey vs Clifton (a) Committed to our future Grade 9 Parent Teaching Meetings from 17h30 in AJ Human Room Sunday 7 May Sport Climbing : Lead Round 2 @ We’re on the Web! Wednesday 26 April Kloof

www.durbanhighschool.co.za Grade 8 Parent Teaching Meetings from 17h30 in AJ Human Room Monday 8 May Grade 8s to Spirit of Adventure : 8 Thursday 27 April to 12 May Rapid Chess Cup Public Holiday – Freedom Day st Tuesday 9 May Durban High School will once 1 XV Rugby Tour to Grey High in History Quiz @ Clifton again be hosting a Rapid Chess PE : 27 to 29 April Cup competition. BE Out Weekend : 27 Apr to 1 May Thursday 11 May

Friday 28 April Debating The competition is to be held School Holiday Friday 12 May on Saturday 6 May from 07h30, with Prize Giving at 17h30. Saturday 29 April Chess vs Northwood BE Mother’s Day Dinner BE Out Weekend The format is 7 Round Rapid Monday 1 May Saturday 13 May Swiss with 25 minutes/25 Rugby and Hockey vs Kearsney (a) minutes. It is CHESSA rated. Public Holiday – Workers Day

Entry fee: This Weekend’s Sport Fixtures R60 for Scholars; and RUGBY vs MICHAELHOUSE (h) :22 April R80 for Adults. Team Time Venue Coach Referee 1st XV 15h15 Van Heerden Mathie/Uys Union Entry fees to be paid on the 2nd XV 14h00 Van Heerden Matthysen Union day. 3rd XV 11h30 Van Heerden Smyth Genade 4th XV 10h15 Van Heerden Liddell/Stengel Lailvaux Prize Money: U16A 12h450 Van Heerden Adam Union R1000 First Prize U16B 11h20 Nourse Everitt Horseley R750 Second Prize U16C 10h05 Nourse Salie Fick R500 Third Prize U15A 12h35 Nourse Gcilitshana Union U15B 09h00 Nourse Govender Gcilitshana There will also be prizes for U15C 13h40 Nourse Bryan Everitt U14A 10h05 Sandford Genade Union the Best and Second Best U14B 09h00 Sandford Lawson Mashawi Juniors (after the Top 3). U14C 11h00 Sandford Scott Lawson

Please bring your own clock or hire for R2 per round. HOCKEY vs MICHAELHOUSE (h) :22 April Team Time Venue Coach Referee 1st XI 10h45 Riverside Kelly-Stack Union For further information nd 2 XI 12h00 Riverside Beaumont Twigg contact: U16A 09h30 Riverside Twigg Union saloshana.nagiah@durbanhig U16B 13h00 Riverside Van Der Walt Beaumont hschool.co.za U14A 08h30 Riverside Du Buisson Kelly-Stack

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