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progressive education Career Expo Every learner needs to be exposed to a variety of available opportunities and options, as each has the opportunity to study further if he/she applies themselves. In August many institutions displayed and spoke to students about what they had to offer, and we thank them for their valuable contribution. “The career expo taught me about the career I want to pursue. It taught me that I have to work really hard to achieve my goals because it takes a lot to get into university. The variety of exhibitions was very good because they managed to cover most fields. Thank you, Ms Potgieter, for organising such a successful event.” Bongumusa MbaTHa, Gr 9 The conference was held at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The Foundation’s aim is to promote quality education in Reggio Emilia and in the world. We were warmly welcomed by the mayor of Reggio Emilia, Graziano Delrio, who made us feel like we are citizens of this foreign country and immediately had a sense of belonging, despite thousands of kilometres away from home. Deidre MacKenzie “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela. From this, our eyes were opened to a world of possibilities for the younger children. A speaker from Italy, Claudia Giudici, opened my eyes to a world in which each child is the protagonist of their own future. As teachers we must consider them being the investigators and teachers and us being the students in their world. Think as children would think. THINK WITH YOUR HANDS! As Loris Malaguzzi, the founder, once said: “First and formost we must believe in children. They are active agents of their process.” Tammy Olding The different teaching method was an eye-opener for me. My experience of teaching is that the teacher tells the learners what they are going to learn, not the learners deciding what they are learning for the day. The environment where the Reggio Emilia learners interact daily took my breath away. Open spaces, light coming through from outside, communication between the community, parents, teachers and learners. The energy, calmness, organisation between the learners when they are working. The learners do not hesitate to explore inside or outside. The equipment (anti-waste) that the learners used was amazing; they do not throw anything away! The community helps and cares for one another. They all are involved in everything. The most important thing is that all learners are treated equally, and the learners see everybody as their teacher. Susan Steyn Reggio Emilia Conference South Africa has become the 33rd country to join the Reggio Children International Network, an official network created with people in countries having constant and enduring relations with Reggio Children. 2012 is proving to be a fruitful year between Reggio Emilia and South Africa. The 100 Languages of Children and The Documentation of Learning will be the key focus at the upcoming Conference at St Mary’s from 26-28 June 2012. Although this is the second conference on the approach, it will cover a different aspect of this internationally-acclaimed educational philosophy with exciting new presentations on the most recent research projects in the schools in Reggio Emilia. 112 <strong>Dominican</strong> CONVENT SCHOOL 2012
faces of dcs FACES OF DCS 113
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ANNUAL MAGAZINE 2012 Dominican Conv
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UNCOMMON LEADERSHIP 1
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uncommon leadership FROM THE HEAD O
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uncommon leadership FROM THE DEPUTY
Page 9 and 10: I learnt a lot. I have grown to lov
Page 11 and 12: Matric Valedictory Mass First Holy
Page 13 and 14: HEADMASTER’S HIGH SCHOOL ADDRESS
Page 15 and 16: ACADEMICS, PRIZES & AWARDS DIVINE-C
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Page 19 and 20: Senior Primary Sport Gala Dinner AC
Page 21 and 22: CREATIVE EXPRESSION HS Choir and Ma
Page 23 and 24: DANCE CREATIVE EXPRESSION Cultural
Page 25 and 26: Speech and Drama Crawford Festival
Page 27 and 28: “The certificates were beautiful.
Page 29 and 30: grade 1 art & writing art & writing
Page 31 and 32: art & writing grade 4 KhahlISO ntOI
Page 33 and 34: grade 6 SARAh KazeMBe, Female JACAn
Page 35 and 36: art & writing grades 10-11 Haiku Po
Page 37 and 38: TshIReletSO MentOR, gr 12, BIRD Jen
Page 39 and 40: caring for others CARING FOR OTHERS
Page 41 and 42: interact club caring for others DCS
Page 43 and 44: UK Tour 2012 My favourite event thi
Page 45 and 46: out in the world jungle rumble Grad
Page 47 and 48: out in the world STOIC: A Grade 9 l
Page 49 and 50: high tea Valentine and Civvies Day
Page 51 and 52: HOSTEL LIFE Marshall Street Houses
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Page 55 and 56: sport “Participating in the Provi
Page 57 and 58: Basketball Without Borders PRE-SCHO
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Page 67 and 68: Grade 8C Grade 8T Masego Bantsi Nic
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