2 - Dominican Convent School

veritas
VOL 14 NUM 15 8 JUNE, 2012
Exams Begin
11 June, 2012
p FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT Fifteen DCS students received the sacrament of confirmation from the Archbishop last night.
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Girls Head to Work
On Thursday 31 May, Dominican girls participated in the Cell C initiative,
Take A girl Child To Work Day. This allowed us to experience first-hand the ‘real
world’ of work which gave many of us a chance to make or change our choices
of future careers. Some girls spent the day with the hard-working officials at the
Department of Education, some with HIV SA, and others attended a Female
Empowerment seminar in Rosebank, the guests of Dr Magwentshu. All girls
returned to school with new insight into professional careers.
“All my life I told myself that I wanted to become a medical doctor but after
spending the day at Gree, an accounting firm, I realised that there are more career
possibilities to explore.” CHRISTABELL NYONI, 12N
“I visited the Top Ten Headquarters and met the female CEO of the company.
This encouraged me to think about successful business women in South Africa who
have not let gender inequality overcome their hopes.” LINDOKUHLE DLAMINI, 10A
“All my life I told myself
that I wanted to become
a medical doctor but after
spending the day at Gree,
an accounting firm, I
realised that there are
more career possibilities
to explore.”
CHRISTABELL NYONI, 12N
Cnr Marshall and Boom, Belgravia, Johannesburg [t] (011) 614 6943 • [f] (011) 614 8780 or (011) 624 3124 head@dominican.co.za
www.dominican.co.za dominicanconventschool dcsbelgravia

veritas VOL
vs. Rembrandt Park
GOALS DCS
14 NUM 15 8 JUNE, 2012
U10
2|0 U11 0|2
U12
1|0
Rand College Tourney
GAMES DCS
U14
1|5 U19 2|2
Chess Debut
The DCS High School Chess team opened the 2012
season with friendly matches against Roedean. DCS
fared well, with 12 wins, 6 losses, and 4 draws.
RESULTS
W D L
Monwabisis Tshayinca 0 1 1
Neo Mphelane 0 2 0
Nthuthuko Mpaku 2 1 1
Lwazi Ntshalintshali 2 0 1
Vuyo Mpaku 2 1 1
Thansanqa Mfene 3 0 1
Christopher Rubheka 3 0 1
vs. Assumption College
POINTS DCS
vs. Christ Church
POINTS DCS
Rand College Tournament
GAMES DCS
Upcoming Events
Saturday, 9 June
09:00 Parent Council Meeting
10:00 SABC Term Boarder Outing
Monday, 11 June*
07:30 Gr12 Accounting Banangoes Workshop
08:00 Afrikaans Cluster Mtg. @ Holy Rosary
Tuesday, 12 June*
08:30 PS Head's Curriculum Breakfast
Wednesday, 13 June*
14:30 DCS High vs Blue Hills
Thursday, 14 June*
07:40 School Mass (G3 Reading)
14:30 DCS Primary @. Yeshiva College
Friday, 15June*
13:45 Combined Staff Strategy Workshop
*High School and Primary School Exam Day
U10
U14
U15
4|8 U11 3|10 U12 4|11 U13 3|8
9|2 U15 9|2 U16 8|9 U17 14|0
3|0 U19 3|0
1
2 3
1 VISIT TO HIV/AIDS HOME 2MARKETING AT THE GLEN 3 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CLEAN-UP
Visit to HIV/AIDS home
The DCS Interact community outreach team headed off to HIVSA to learn more about
how HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy are affecting young women. The visit resonated with
us on a deep emotional level. We walked away determined to live responsibly and to be
more aware of people in our communities facing great challenges. LYDIA MADUMO, 11N
U19
Congratulations to the U15 and U19
teams who led DCS to the trophy.
13|16
DCS PRIMARY CHOIR TO SING 10:40 AM, SATURDAY, 16 JUNE @ IVUMO CHOIR FESTIVAL,
JEPPE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, KENSINGTON | TICKETS R20 ADULTS, R10 CHILDREN
CHARITY
TERM 2 TOTAL
R5135
FROM THE HEADMASTER’S DESK
From responsibility, joy
“Can I have fun and live a responsible life?”, is a common question asked by many
teenagers. The answer is yes, and is best learned from experience. Part of what we do at
Dominican is ensure that our children experience life outside of our safe and comfortable
community. We do this through tours, programmes and community outreach.
This year, students have the opportunity to observe how HIV/AIDS impacts individuals,
experience a taste of life in the UK, and shadow professionals as a way to discover
career interest. These experiences awaken an understanding of how choices define
destiny, and that responsible choices lead to lifelong joy. Good luck to all of you as we
enter the exam period. Choose hard work now, so you can enjoy good results.
p A time for prayer and support before exams.
Mike Thiel | Headmaster
Mr Mike Thiel, Headmaster • Ms Marina Burger, Head of High School • Mrs Dalene Rostovsky, Head of Primary School
Mrs Rosalia Motha, HS RE Co-ordinator • Mr Sidrick Moore, Director of Boarding • Mrs Kathleen Whitaker, Director of Admin
Mr Tshepo Mogase, Chairperson of Parent Council • Parent Council queries to: parentcouncil@dominican.co.za