Dominican performers take top honours - Dominican Convent School

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