Dominican performers take top honours - Dominican Convent School
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veritas<br />
VOL 14 NUM 11 4 MAY, 2012<br />
Fashion Show<br />
9 May | 18:30<br />
p TOP PERFORMERS Sharon Isaacs (G11) and Kamogelo Modisakeng (G12) pose with adjudicator Anton Luitingh, director of Phantom of the Opera<br />
ARTS AND CULTURE<br />
<strong>Dominican</strong> <strong>performers</strong><br />
<strong>take</strong> <strong>top</strong> <strong>honours</strong><br />
BY M. OMSKY | SPEECH INSTRUCTOR Twenty-two <strong>Dominican</strong> students from<br />
Grade 4–12 took part in the 2012 Speech and Drama Festival at Crawford Preparatory<br />
<strong>School</strong> in Sandton. Adjudication was very strict, and participants were<br />
exposed to a high level of constructive criticism that will help them improve in<br />
the years ahead. Altogether, <strong>Dominican</strong> students took home 7 Silver, 7 Gold, 8<br />
Prestige certificates, and the Dorothy Gardener Award.<br />
Two <strong>Dominican</strong> students had achieved three Prestige awards in the past three<br />
years and were invited to <strong>take</strong> part in the Trophy Award section at Old Mutual<br />
Theatre on the Square. Adjudicator Anton Luitingh, resident director of the<br />
Phantom of the Opera, made special mention of the performances of Kamogelo<br />
Modisakeng and Sharon Isaacs. Isaacs performed a work from Sarafina and the<br />
poem "My Name". Modisakeng performed "I Want to Be a Drum", and "Cissi."<br />
Both girls received Prestige certificates. Isaacs said later of the experience, "It was<br />
my first time at the Cup Section. I was nervous, but once I was on stage I remembered<br />
Ms. Omsky telling me to relax. I did, and was able to do my thing. I discovered<br />
that even if you are nervous you must just go on the stage, forget about the<br />
audience, and do what you are there to do."<br />
FESTIVAL RESULTS<br />
Grade 4<br />
Chelsea Mackenzie Gold (80–89%)<br />
Thato Duiker Silver (70–79%)<br />
Kgosiemang Mosinki Silver<br />
Grade 5<br />
Buhle Skosana Prestige (90 - 100%)<br />
Ntokozo Tshabalala Prestige<br />
Grade 6<br />
Lehlohonolo Makhoadi Prestige<br />
Londiwe Kunene Gold<br />
Grade 7<br />
Boipelo Duiker Prestige<br />
Khumo Peete Gold<br />
Alyssa Ziom Potgieter Gold<br />
Zizo Tawanga Chuma Silver<br />
Nelisiwe Sambo Silver<br />
Khanya -Khaya Moyo Silver<br />
Grade 8<br />
Jessica Amoda Prestige<br />
Grade 9<br />
Lindo Majija Prestige<br />
Nobuhle Mazibuko Gold<br />
Grade 10<br />
Ayanda Africa Gold<br />
Khanya Majozi Silver<br />
Divine-Christine Ssebunnya Silver<br />
Grade 11<br />
Neo Mawasha Gold<br />
Sharon Isaac Trophy<br />
Grade 12<br />
Kamogelo Modisakeng Trophy<br />
Cnr Marshall and Boom, Belgravia, Johannesburg [t] (011) 614 6943 • [f] (011) 614 8780 or (011) 624 3124 head@dominican.co.za<br />
www.dominican.co.za dominicanconventschool dcsbelgravia
veritas VOL<br />
14 NUM 11 4 MAY, 2012<br />
ACADEMIC<br />
Stowe Scholars named<br />
Sizwe Mntambo, Rosie Gumede, Smanga Mthethwa, Khulile Khanyile, and Nonkululeko Thabethe<br />
have been chosen as the 2012–2013 Stowe and Tufton Scholars. Mr. Colin Dudgeon, visiting<br />
from Stowe <strong>School</strong> in the United Kingdom, announced the names at assembly. The Stowe Scholar<br />
Exchange Programme began in 2008. Since the programme's inception, 25 grade 9 learners from<br />
<strong>Dominican</strong> have had the opportunity to study for one year at Stowe <strong>School</strong> in the UK. Synergies<br />
between the schools have led to gap students, teacher visits, and the 2012 choir and marimba tour.<br />
Ongoing support for these initiatives is provided by benefactors from Stowe <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Many soccer, netball, and volleyball matches in Term 2. Please be patient with school transport.<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
Saturday 5 May<br />
U16,U19 AISJ 6/Side Tournament<br />
Maropeng Outing (G11 Life Science)<br />
DCS Primary vs St. Andrew's<br />
Tuesday, 8 May<br />
07:45 Gr9 Retreat (9B, 9E, 9R)<br />
09:40 DCS Primary vs St Catherine’s<br />
Wednesday, 9 May<br />
07:45 Gr9 Retreat (9L, 9S)<br />
08:30 Gr4 Visit to Douglasdale Dairy<br />
14:30 DCS Primary vs Hirsh Lyon<br />
18:30 Fashion Show (until 20:30)<br />
Thursday, 10 May<br />
07:40 <strong>School</strong> Mass (Feast of St. Catherine)<br />
07:40 DCS Primary vs King David<br />
07:40 DCS U12 Knockout Festival @ Eastleigh<br />
Friday, 11 May<br />
17:30 Choir and Marimba Tour Departs for UK<br />
Language alive<br />
Last month, learners celebrated a Language is Alive evening. We enjoyed<br />
hearing poems, songs, short plays, and fables, and hearing about<br />
healthy eating habits in Afrikaans, isiZulu, SeSotho, Portuguese and<br />
English. Parents thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We thank all of the<br />
language teachers for working hard and making us stars.<br />
—Tshepo Nyanda and Nelisiwe Sambo (7b)<br />
1<br />
3 4<br />
1 SPORTS CAMP 2 PASSOVER MEAL 3 CHOIR PRACTICE 4 MR. DUDGEON VISITS FROM STOWE SCHOOL<br />
2<br />
LENTEN APPEAL FINAL<br />
R5541<br />
COLLECTED<br />
fashion show 9 may , 18:30, school hall. SEE GARMENTS FROM DESIGN SCHOOLS,<br />
LOCAL DESIGNERS | R40 Gallery | r60 main floor | r110 vip (INC. snacks+drink)<br />
school gateS now OPEN LONGER<br />
15:30–16:45 (M–TH), 13:00–15:00 (F)<br />
FROM THE HEADMASTER’S DESK<br />
Potential Energy<br />
<strong>School</strong>s always have a nervous energy at the start of term—apprehension and<br />
excitement mixed together at the thought of the work that has to be covered, while<br />
remembering the many opportunities on offer. Term 2 will be full of such moments<br />
of excitement and anticipation. It is how we use our time both in preparation for the<br />
mid-year examinations and in getting involved in a diverse range of activities that<br />
will determine whether the term is a successful one or not. The recent selection of<br />
the fifth group of Stowe Scholars proves again that there is no limit to what you can<br />
achieve at <strong>Dominican</strong> if you get involved and work hard—the choice is up to you, just<br />
as the term is full of potential for all of us. Have a great weekend!<br />
p WHERE IS THE LOVE Grade 10 heart dissection.<br />
Mike Thiel | Headmaster<br />
Mr Mike Thiel, Headmaster • Ms Marina Burger, Head of High <strong>School</strong> • Mrs Dalene Rostovsky, Head of Primary <strong>School</strong><br />
Mrs Rosalia Motha, HS RE Co-ordinator • Mr Sidrick Moore, Director of Boarding • Mrs Kathleen Whi<strong>take</strong>r, Director of Admin<br />
Mr Tshepo Mogase, Chairperson of Parent Council • Parent Council queries to: parentcouncil@dominican.co.za