Dominican performers take top honours - Dominican Convent School
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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