Charity - Dominican Convent School

Vol. 13 Num. 14 / 27 May 2011
VERITAS
T h e N ewsletter fo r t h e D o m i n i c a n C o nve n t S c h o o l
Dominican convent school
Cnr Marshall and Boom, Belgravia, Johannesburg
[t] (011) 614 6943 • [f] (011) 614 8780 or (011) 624 3124
[w] www.dominican.co.za
Indumo Yolutsha
takes it all!
Saturday’s National Eisteddfodd Finals was an
evening to be remembered. The Dominican Indumo
Yolutsha band were geared up after their category
win in the semi’s and played like stars. They created
a musical experience not soon to be forgotten by
the awed audience and were awarded the most
prestigious prize as best overall performance
across all disciplines (vocal, instrumental, drama
and dance) and a big cheque of R6000 for marimba
development. The girls are to be commended on
their persistence and excellence. Congratulations!
– Ms Kokolo, Instructor
And the band members say....
“The finals were phenomenal. We were so stressed
about what we were going to play, but went onto
that stage and showed the audience and judges
flames. Winning the best overall was emotional for
us and even Mrs Kokolo shed some happy tears.
Thank you for the opportunities – I’m very proud of
the band members.” – Bontle Serai, Gr11K
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
Submit articles to: Ms Sandi Ngcongo
[e] head@dominican.co.za
Parent Council queries to: parentcouncil@dominican.co.za
facebook.com/dominicanconventschool
Save the date
Saturday 28 May
MERRY MAY DAY Family Fun Day, DJ Concert, Talent Show;
Finals & Marimba Performance
Sunday 29 May
Catholic Schools’ Sunday – children to attend Catholic
churches in uniform; Feast of St Catherine of Sienna
Tuesday 31 May
Gr9 Retreat Day; Gr12 Afrikaans Production @ Roedean
(19h00)
Wednesday 1 June
Pre-Primary Cake Sale; Catholic School Principals’ Meeting at
Shanahan Park (10h30); HS Soccer DCS vs La Salle (14h00);
ISASA PS English Cluster Meeting at St John’s (14h00);
HS Netball vs St Peter’s (14h00)
Thursday 2 June
Ascension Day School Mass: (Readings –Gr6P) 07h40;
English Creative Writing Gr4-7 at 09h00;
PS Netball vs Yeshiva at home (14h15)
Friday 3 June
Gr12 Dramatic Arts PAT Part B Exam (09h00);
Progress reports issued (13h00)
Saturday 4 June
CSB Special Meeting at Brescia House
Charity
Primary R 486.65
High School R 360.00
Total R846.65
1st Grade 9S R 172.00
2nd Grade 9R R 60.70
3rd Grad 10T R 44.75

Sport
Netball
Inter-Catholic Tournament: Our young U17 side
lost the pool games against Brescia House and
Holy Rosary Open sides, but in the play-offs we
beat Sacred Heart and De La Salle, finishing 7th on
the day.
University of Johannesburg U14B Tournament:
The losses against St Stithians and Helpmekaar
were balanced by wins against St. Theresa’s and
Holy Rosary.
Well done girls! – Ms Roy, Netball Co-ordinator
Volley Ball
Boys:
DCS vs
DCS vs
DCS vs
DCS vs
Cathula (0-2) lost
Midrand (2-0) won
American School A (0-2) lost
American school B(1-1) draw
Girls:
DCS vs Cathula (0-2) lost
DCS vs Midrand (2-0) won
DCS vs American School A (0-2) lost
DCS vs American school B(2-1) draw
Well done!!!! – Mr B Nkomo, Coach
Soccer
DCS vs
Eastgate Primary
U10 (1-1) draw
U11 (1-2) lost
U12 (0-2) lost
U13 (0-5) lost
Inter-Catholic U13
Soccer Festival
This new festival saw the
U13 Soccer boys joining the
high school for interaction
with other Catholic Schools.
We were warmly received
and thoroughly enjoyed the soccer spirit and
keen competition. We drew our first match
against hosts, Sacred Heart, enjoyed victory
(3-0) over Veritas Springs and finally drew with
Mayfair Convent. Well done, boys, on displaying
great soccer skills and thank you to all the
educators, coaches and parents who attended.
– Buhle Mahlangu, Gr7
2011/2012 Branson
Scholars selected
The fourth year of Branson Scholars to Stowe School
in the UK is in full swing with the announcement of
the lucky Grade 9 learners. They had this to say:
“Wow, this is really happening! My promise
to everyone at Dominican from our little preschool
brothers and sisters right up to the
Headmaster, Mr Thiel, is to represent each of you
with humbleness, respect, hard work and pride.”
– Lungelo Shelembe, Gr9F
“I am truly grateful for this opportunity to represent
Dominican to the best of my ability. I am looking
forward to making new friends and learning new
things”. – Thabile Ntshingila, Gr9F
“I was caught by surprise. Truth be told, I felt numb.
It only settled in much later that I will soon be
departing to Stowe.” – Thabo Nkwana, Gr9S
“That day is one that I will never forget. Hearing
Mr Thiel leading up to announce the five Branson
Scholars made me nervous. He called my name third
and my jubilation was expressed by a smile on my
face. I’ve still got that feeling whenever I hear about
Stowe!” – Molemo Huma, Gr9S
“I sat in church on that day feeling torn. I was not
sure if I was going to be chosen but when Mr Thiel
called my name, I felt like something had been
lifted from my shoulders. I was delighted and really,
really happy. Right now I still don’t know what
to say. September the 3rd – can’t wait till then”.
– Dibaba Ekangyela, Gr9B
Notices
Merry May Day
Tomorrow – Saturday 28 May – come and warm
up with all the fun of the fair at Merry May Day
2011!
Bring the family for a relaxed meal and games (from
Nintendo Wii to face painting, from jumping castles
to craft stalls, with every type of food imaginable).
Stay for the talent show from 14h00 and then the
High School DJ Concert from 18h00 to 22h00.
We appreciate the parents who make time to
participate in school activities and have arranged
free parent entertainment while your children are
at the concert, featuring the musical poetry of the
well-known Phelokazi Madlingozi. Stay and enjoy
and collect your child after the concert.
As agreed at the parents’ meeting, the council
levy per family will be R120 charged to your fee
account. Each family will receive R60 in Dominican
Dollars to spend on their meals and games on
the day. These should be collected from the
ticket kiosk. No refunds will be made for families
not attending. The DJ Concert fee is only R60
(pre-booked) and R70 at the door. Parents who
volunteered to help (and those still wanting to
help) should come early (08h30) on Saturday
to set up and man the stalls. Bring family, your
family’s family and lots of friends. See you then!!!!
Observatory outing
This was a fun learning experience in science,
focusing on astronomy. Not only did learners get to
brush up on their planets, but they also had firsthand
experience of how to study stars, tell the time using
the sun and how satellites transmit information.
– Ms Chanetsa, Natural Sciences Teacher