ANNUAL MAGAZINE - Dominican Convent School

interact club
caring for others
DCS Gives Back
on Mandela Day
Interact
Club
Compassionate, caring, driven and excited
are a few of the words I can use to describe
the 2012 Interact Club members who have
been led by their executive president, Mpho
Ntshong, and her deputy, Lindiwe Malinga.
The Interact Club is a service club initiated by Rotary
International, and commenced at Dominican in 2010. This year
by far has been the most successful for the club, as the girls
opened up new service projects at Dudu Zwane Home and
Cotlands Children’s Home, in addition to our own
Kgosi Foundation.
The first visit to Dudu Zwane Home for the terminally ill and
vulnerable was undertaken in the second term, and this was
the first major project for the year. Visiting this home was a
life-changing experience for the members, as we all witnessed
the pain of suffering and illness which was amazingly overcome
by the power of perseverance and healing through our loving
Saviour and Christ. The choral spirit present in all Dominicans
this year shone brightly as the girls entertained the residents of
the home through song and dance. Thank you to all the parents,
guardians and caregivers for the donations that we took to the
home. Fundraising and collection of detergents and food items is
an ongoing venture which we wish to see continue into
next year.
Cotlands Children’s Home was the focus of our attention in the
third term and the girls busied themselves in the home, feeding
the newborn babies, clearing storerooms and washing recyclable
materials. The matron at the home has challenged the girls to
come more frequently, including weekends and school holidays,
and start compiling community service hours.
Congratulations to all the club members and the executive
committee on a successful year, and a special mention to Mpho
who initiated the two service projects this year in her own private
time and with personal resources. I challenge all the members
to initiate their community service log books in the year 2013.
I would also like to challenge the boys in the school to join our
club, and give a little of themselves to make a small difference to
the community in a subtle but effective way. After all, eating an
elephant begins with one bite!
mrs T. Chanetsa
INTERACT FACIlITATOR
caring for others
D MACkenzie | PRE-SCHOOL
The theme for Mandela Day 2012 was “Take Action. Inspire
Change. Make Every Day a Mandela Day”. In celebration of Nelson
Mandela International Day, the Primary School learners gave
up 67+ minutes of their time to host a Grandparents’ Tea. The
grandparents were treated to a morning of song and dance
which was enjoyed by all. As the Choir ended off this wonderful
occasion, it was evident that our honoured guests were not only
proud of their grandchildren but the many Mandela Day events
at the school as well.
"I listened to the children perform and the grandparents loved the day."
Atupele Phiri, Gr 5M
"Children were honouring Madiba and we used our 67 minutes to collect
cans for the less fortunate in the community."
Nwabisa Moyo, Gr 5M
"All of the grandparents were excited to see their grandchildren on stage.
We loved performing for them."
Boipelo Dladla, Gr 5M
“All of the grandparents
were excited to see their
grandchildren on stage. We
loved performing
for them”
Boipelo Dladla, GR 5M
EnviroServ
School
Recycling
Programme
On 11 September 2012 our school joined the EnviroServ School
Recycling Programme. Recycling what could be recycled and
the need for all of us to recycle in order to help save our world for
ourselves and future generations, was discussed with the pupils.
We have recycling bins placed throughout the school, with a
huge recycling collection point at the school entrance. Pupils are
encouraged to recycle in their school environment, as well as to
bring clean paper, plastic, tins and glass containers from home
to be recycled, too. Let’s work together to clean our world! (Our
target is 3.5 tons per month – we can do it!)
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