DRAKENSBERG
SECONDARY SCHOOL
" PER ASPERA AD ASTRA "
With sweat and toil to the stars
DSS PRESENTS THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DSS SCHOOL HALL PROJECT UNDERWAY…
A sod-turning ceremony was held at the school on Friday 24 April 2015. This signifies the launch of a mammoth project that has been long anticipated.
The management, staff, learners and SGB of Drakensberg Secondary School are looking forward to the support of all ex-students, parents and well-wishers in ensuring the successful completion of this much- needed facility.
Members of the Divine Life Society of South Africa with Principal, Learners and other dignitaries at the sod-turning ceremony.
HEED THE CALL OF YOUR ALMA MATER …
Drakensberg Secondary School is celebrating 95 years of educational excellence this year. In order to commemorate this remarkable milestone, the school has planned a number of activities involving all stakeholders at the school.
One such event that coincides with the celebrations is the construction of the long awaited and much anticipated School Hall. The Divine Life Society of South Africa has generously undertaken to spearhead this massive project by providing the funds for the superstructure of the hall. However, the onus lies on the School to see the project to completion so that it serves as a valuable asset in serving the school community. In view thereof, the school is embarking on a rigorous campaign in order to raise the substantial amount needed to bring this vision to fruition.
Social partners and individuals, many of whom have had no prior association with the school, have already pledged their support, financially and otherwise. In keeping with this spirit of benevolence, an urgent appeal is being made to ex-students, parents and patrons to support this worthy initiative and to give back to their alma mater by contributing generously to this cause.
Cash donations can be forwarded to the school secretary or deposited directly into the project account, details as follows:
Name of account: Drakensberg Secondary
Bank: First National Bank
Account number: 6249 8687 840
Branch code: 220325
Please include your full name, grade (standard) and division and the year that you completed school as a reference.
Thank you for your generous support in securing a long-lasting legacy for future generations of learners in Estcourt.
D.S.S Celebrates 95 year anniversary in 2015 and
School Hall project underway
Drakensberg Secondary is gearing up for a fun-filled community event in commemoration of 95 years of educational excellence.
The school will be hosting a fete that promises to live up to the hype and excitement that is usually associated with school functions.
The school will be embarking on a massive fund-raising drive in order to complete the building of a school hall and we are looking forward to the support of all those associated with the school, past and present.
DSS TOPS THE DISTRICT
Shivanna, our shining star …
Shivanna Bagrath, our top achiever in the 2014 NSC examinations, was placed first in the Estcourt Circuit as well as the Othukela District!
Consequently, Shivanna was invited to the Premiers ceremony at the ICC where she was honoured amongst the other high achievers in the province.
Shivanna has been a model of consistency and dedication to her work and produced seven distinctions with an astounding aggregate of 95%.
Apart from capturing the school’s coveted Dux award, the Yusuf Mia Memorial cup and the Eskort Ltd award, she also received a tablet at the Premier’s function and a laptop at the District awards ceremony.
Young litigators – DSS learners impress at the constitutional court…
Drakensberg Secondary School are Finalists at the National Moot Court Competition-2014
Vesumusa Zuma and Kiasha Pillai, Grade 11 learners, were one of the five teams representing KZN at the National Moot Court Competition in Pretoria that took place from 9 – 12 October 2014. The learners were also taken on an excursion to the Constitution Hill, Constitution Court and Freedom Park.
They gave an excellent account of themselves at the competition and engaged in meaningful interactions with several high profile dignitaries such as the National Deputy Minister of Education, Enver Surtie ; Justices of the Constitutional Court, Justice Cameron and Justice Sisi Khampepe as well as Judge of the High Court, Jody Kollapen.
This is what they had to say about their experiences: “I learnt that we need to overcome individual differences to succeed as a team. I also learnt how to research meaningfully for information, how to speak in public and how to think on my feet. I learnt how to overcome our inferiority complexes when confronted with learners from more advantaged schools and possibly backgrounds. I made myself concentrate on the fact that they were wearing a school uniform just like me and that made us equal”. Vesumusa Zuma, Learner, Drakensberg Secondary School, KZN; “We had a life-changing weekend!
The Competition assisted me to think more open-minded and out of the box about issues and situations I do get into. It also has improved my creative lateral thinking, writing and oral skills. I am now sure of the career path that I want to follow. ”. Kiasha Pillai, Learner, Drakensberg Secondary School, KZN. They were accompanied by the school co-ordinator, Mrs. S. Pillai and the KZN district co-ordinators, Mrs. P. T. Njoko and Mrs. Kheswa.
Budding protea… Nabeel on track for cricket stardom
Nabeel Mahmoud represented KZN for the National School’s Cricket tournament two years in succession. His latest trip was to Oudtshoorn as part of the KZN U15 squad.
Currently in grade 11, we are expecting more to come from this talented all- rounder.