ANNUAL MAGAZINE - Dominican Convent School

sport
swimming
Foundation
Phase
Swimming
On Tuesday 20 March the Foundation Phase had a fun walk and
swimming gala all in one day. It was a very enjoyable day for
learners and teachers. Learners walked around Rhodes Park,
some managed to walk around nine and 10 times. We then went
to Malvern pool for our swimming gala. Grade 1,2 and 3 learners
were kicking with boards. Many Grade 2 and 3 learners managed
to swim from the deep end to the shallow end of the pool. We
would like to thank Ms Cathi and David for helping our little
ones to make them water-safe. I am sure that all the Foundation
Phase learners will be able to help themselves if they should fall
into a pool.
Primary School
Swimming
It has been very rewarding this year to observe the children’s
enthusiasm, keenness and growth in confidence to participate
in swimming.
The children eagerly participate in swimming. The Swimming
team took part in their first competitive swimming gala at Sacred
Heart School this year. It was warming to note the support of
parents who attended, and the encouragement the swimmers
showered on their teammates.
Listening to the swimmers’ discussions as to
how they would like to swim “like
that person one day”, creates an
awareness of how the swimmers
learn from observing others
and create their own dreams.
Well done to all swimmers
this year, and we look forward
to the participation and
swimming sportsmanship
in 2013.
netBALL
U13 Netball to
Semi-Finals
On Saturday 5 May 2012, eight under-13 Netball girls took part in
a netball tournament hosted by St Andrew’s. We displayed good
ball handling and encouraged each other as we gave of our best.
We played seven games, won four, drew one and unfortunately
lost two. We still qualified for the semi-finals.
We were treated to a delicious lunch with fruit and drink.
Mrs Chendip organised blue sports bags with watches, bottles,
caps, and chocolates. The under-13 girls would like to thank
Ms Florence, who spent most of her time umpiring, Mrs Sithole,
Mrs Maree and parents who coached and cheered us until the end.
Khumo Peete, Gr 7B
rugby
Tag With
the Lions
We were pleasantly surprised by an invitation from the Gauteng
Lions for a Tag Rugby Development Festival at Wits University.
Our under-10 and under-11 learners were excited, as this was
their first rugby encounter. They enjoyed the keen competition
and although it took them time to realise that they pass the
ball backwards but move forward, they thoroughly enjoyed the
interaction. They were also given an opportunity to meet with
the Lions players. Thank you to Mr Thando from Gauteng Lions
Rugby for this initiative.
Primary
School Does
DCS Proud at
Inter-Catholic
Schools’
Athletics
Sacred Heart College was host to the Primary Schools’ Inter-
Catholic Athletics Meeting. We were all very excited as we took
up starting positions and focused on the finish line. Ten Catholic
schools participated, and we ran in heats as the main purpose was
fun and enjoyment.
Congratulations
Ntoyami Bopela: [u13] placed 3 rd in 1200m
Rashidi Kasonga: [u13] placed 3 rd in 100m & 200m
Owen Gumbanjera: [u12] placed 1 st 100m and 2 nd in
150m & 1200m
James Kalala: [u11] placed 2 nd in 100m & 150m
Andile Dube: [u10] placed 2 nd in 100m
Wandile Dube: [u10] placed 2 nd in 100m
Thandiwe Kadzuwa: [u10] placed 3 rd in 150m
Sibonginkosi Zuze: [u12] placed 2 nd in 100m
Tshegofatso Matseba: [u13] placed 4 th in 100m
Well done to all our superstars!
Primary
School Soccer
As part of uplifting our Soccer spirit at Primary School, Coach
Elvis, Mrs Chendip and Ntoyami Bopela were invited to Orlando
Stadium to watch the MTN8 Finals between Moroka Swallows
and SuperSport United on Saturday 22 September.
“It was my first big match and I felt privileged to be with my teachers in
the suite. The ball play was wonderful and I learnt that perseverance
is important.”
Ntoyami Bopela, Gr 6C
BASKETBALL
Primary School
Cape Town Tour
We arrived in Cape Town after two hours of a turbulent flight.
The weather was a bit chilly compared to the heat we left behind
in Johannesburg. Upon arrival, we had our driver waiting for
us and it wasn’t long before we were loaded and continued our
journey. We were caught up in the rush-hour traffic but managed
to arrive at Western Cape Sport just before supper.
After supper, we went out on the basketball courts, but by then,
it had started to drizzle and we couldn’t achieve much, so we
went back into the TV room where we had a team talk session
and were very excited to have Coach Theslina from WCSS share
a few words with us. She talked about her experience as a 13-year-
old girl, participating in a basketball tournament like ours in
1998, and went on to encourage our boys and girls to pursue their
dreams as they could one day get called up to represent their
province or country.
The evening ended shortly after, and we all went to bed
exhausted but looking forward to the next few days.
Our teams played very well, and enjoyed themselves both on and
off the courts.
DCS Basketball
Fun Day
On Friday 23 March 2012, we hosted a Basketball Fun Day to
round off the first part of our season and to host Dominican
Convent School, Harare. Other schools were King David
Linksfield (Juniors and Seniors), African Leadership Academy
(Senior Boys and Girls),
Kensington Secondary School
(Senior Boys and Girls).
A total of nine matches
were played. The
atmosphere on the
basketball courts
was competitive
and friendly.
Our learners
interacted with
peers from other
schools, while
learning
and executing
fundamental skills and
strategies
of basketball.
sport
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