Issue#24

Music, by definition, is the counterpoint between sound and silence, providing commentary to our lives. However, it is so, so much more than this. Music is part of our very being. Used in almost every religious ritual, as cultural punctuation and political statement, music is about the very fabric of being human.

At College, one just has to pause a moment to listen; music is everywhere: choristers’ voices, marimbas in the Peace Garden, lyrics to a contemporary song being used in a English classroom, djembe drumming in the Junior Primary, all form part of the soundtrack to life. Music is intrinsic to the human species with vocalisations as an infant, or experimentation with the Tupperware or pots and pans inthe family kitchen, beginning the journey. We acknowledge, understand and promote the importance in nurturing this very special expression in educational processes at school, both as an individual pursuit or in ensemble playing (teamwork personified). By so doing, our collective mantra of developing the whole child is realised.

Music allows us to feel affirmed, gives us ‘permission’ to explore every human emotion, but most of all, celebrates the essence of creativity in each one of us.

Wishing you all a music-filled and joyous start to Term Two.

Lynne van DellenHead of Senior Primary

From the Helm

Clare Seegars Bursary Zaveri Valjee, Grade 5, sang a memorable solo in the 2016 "Go for Gold" production when she was in Grade 3. She loves to sing and has a special voice. Zaveri was awarded the Clare Seegars Bursary, which will provide a foundation for launching her gift.

College Moments

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Engagement in the JPCongratulations to Miss Du Plessis onher engagement toDarren Dunbar over the Easter Holidays.

IronManGrade R teacher Mrs Scrubycompleted the Iron Man Triathlon.Well done!

"The Halls areAlive with the

Sound of Music"

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JP Music Modules

Our JP girls thoroughly enjoy their Music Module sessions. They are given the opportunity to learn 5 different instruments during the JP phase.

Junior Primary

Senior Primary

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Creative Writing Workshop

Our Grade 7 girls and parents attended a creative writing workshop, hosted by Di Stewart, on Monday 16 April.

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High SchoolGrade 10 History Quiz Evening

Historical characters came alive on 18 April when our Grade 10 History girls participated in a fun Quiz Evening at Our Lady of Fatima.

Easter Cantata

Click the link to watch the SP Choir performance at the Easter Cantata. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEDdssW6m6A

JP Facility Opening

Click the link to listen to the Grade 3 girls singing "Miracles" at the opening of the new JP Facility.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoNVJrPCbsg

High School A capella

Click the link to watch the High School A capella Choir singing "Thuma Mina". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqf5ogiEgb0

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For as long as I can remember, I have participated in music-making in some form or another. I grew up playing the piano, singing in choirs, and acting in school musicals.

I started studying Drama and Psychology, but after two years I left University to embark on a National Diploma in Jazz at what was then Natal Technikon. I absolutely loved the creativity and freedom that came with Jazz and this restored my passion for music. This is also where I met my husband, Andrew. My first job was that of Choir Mistress at Glenwood Boys High school. After a year there, I got married and moved to the Natal Midlands, teaching music at Howick Prep school. When my husband and I decided to start a family, it was the perfect opportunity for me to study again, and it was during this time that I completed my Bachelor of Musicology Degree and Teachers’ Licentiate in Piano. As soon as the children were old enough, I took up a teaching position at St John’s DSG in Pietermaritzburg, and remained there for five very happy years.

In 2016 we moved to Durban and I took up a position as Head of Music at Maris Stella. I decided to take a break in 2017, teaching private piano and singing lessons, but when the opportunity to teach at College presented itself, I simply could not pass it up!!

‘But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!’ Galatians 5:22-23We spoke in assembly on Monday, the first day of the new term, about being fruitful. It seems a good time to recommit to bearing good fruit in our lives, and the girls were encouraged to think carefully about a few characteristics to actively develop during this term. This can be challenging as it requires self-reflection and then a commit-ment to self-development. We asked God to help us to remember that being fruitful isn’t always just about being busy, but also about developing our character. With His help, this is something we can always work on and progress in!

From our Chaplain

Meet Our Staff

AlumnaDGC Old Girl Marijke van Niekerk works as an advertising creative in Los Angeles, while still maintaining a thriving part-time music career. She says her love of choral singing started at College, where she always sang in the choir, and nowadays you can hear her singing in a number of top Hollywood movies. Her credits include films like “Frozen”, “Sing”, “Transformers: The Last Knight”, one of the “Hangover” movies and the new “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”, to name a few. “When work isn’t too hectic,” she also sings with some renowned orchestras, like the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Pacific Symphony, and she just performed at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City in April 2018 with Pacific Chorale.

After graduating from College, Marijke got her Bachelor of Music Degree in Film Scoring (Berklee College of Music) and her Master’s Degree in International Relations (University of Nottingham). After working as a radio writer and producer, she moved into advertising where she’s been responsible for coming up with creative campaigns for a number of global brands. “I love my work, but I’ll always need my music to keep me going. And luckily, I’ve been able to land some really fun and inspiring singing gigs along the way that challenge me creatively and make me a better musician.”

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HIGH SCHOOL

Netball:The Open 1st Team Netball Girls took part in the Kingsway Tournament over the school holidays. They played a full day of exciting netball matches and worked their way into the finals. It was a tightly contested match but DGC walked away as the overall winner, beating Danville 12-11. Congratulations girls on an outstanding performance and keep up the excellent results.

The Durban Central Ward Trials took place over the school holidays. The following girls made it through to the second round:U14 - Mikhaela de Oliveira and Hannah Lamprecht (RES)U15 - Saabira Amod and Ethe SipunziU18 - Erin WatsonWe are waiting for the finalised Umlazi teams to be announced shortly.

Hockey:The U16 Hockey girls travelled to Bloemfontein to take part in the Eunice Sports Tournament over the school holiday. They played against some tough opposition but managed to achieve some great results. Unfortunately, their last day of games was called off due to heavy rain. During the school holiday, the Open 1st Team Hockey girls took part in the St Mary’s Waverly Tournament, held in Johannesburg. They had a wonderful trip full of experiences such as team building, a formal dinner as well as a personal training session with Robin van Dinkle who is the SA U21 Ladies Coach as well as the assistant coach to the SA Women’s team. Throughout the tournament they achieved a mixed bag of good results, showed good sportsmanship and, most importantly, challenged themselves during the pre-season.

We are excited to announce that our brand new astro turf field was completed over the school holidays and the 1st and 2nd Team Hockey girls kicked off their season on Tuesday with both teams convincingly winning their matches against Thomas More College. The results wereas follows:2nd Team won 1-0 1st Team won 5-0 Synchronised Swimming:Giulia Torino, Roxanne Thornton and Jessica McCarthy will be representing their Clubs at the South African Level 3 Artistic Swimming Nationals held in Port Elizabeth from the 18 -22 April. We wish them a very successful competition.

Waterpolo:The following girls represented KZN at the Currie Cup over the school holidays:KZN U18 - Brittany Mottram, Kayley Mottram, Londi Busse, Bulelwa Mzimela and Olwethu Zondo.KZN Ladies - Emma Herbert and Essie Zondo.Congratulations to the U18 players who received the bronze medal in the Girls Tournament.

A special mention must be made of Emma Herbert to congratulate her for being called up to be part ofthe Women's Water Polo Team. This is an outstanding achievement and all the hard work and dedication is paying off.

Lifesaving Championships:During the school holidays, the South African Lifesaving Championships took place in Port Elizabeth at Kings Beach. The DGC girls taking part excelled over all age groups; Mila Rezac, Jordyn Wakeling, Margot van Rooyen, Kayla Ribbink, Kira Ribbink and Alice Edward.

Relay Events ResultsJunior Female Board Relay: Alice and Jordyn 3rdJunior Female Board Rescue: Alice 2ndJunior Female Rescue Tube: Alice 2ndJunior Female Ski Rescue: Alice 3rdJunior Female Taplin Relay: Alice and Margot 1st, Kayla 3rd

Results

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Lifesaving Championships Continued:Individual Events ResultsU14 Female Flags: Kira 1stU15 Female Board Race: Jordyn 4thU15 Female Run/Swim/Run: Mila 4thU15 Female Surf Swim: Mila 2nd and Jordyn 4thU17 Female Beach Run: Kayla 1stU19 Female Iron woman: Alice 1stU19 Female Run/Swim/Run: Alice 1stU19 Female Single Ski: Alice 1stU19 Female Surf Swim: Alice 2ndU19 Female Board Race: Alice 3rdU19 Female Beach Run: Alice 3rdOpen Female Board Rescue: Alice 3rd

A huge congratulations to Alice Edward who won the U19 Victrix Ludorum with her outstanding results. Alice Edward also competed at the Stillwater Lifesaving Nationals at the Newton Park Swimming Pool in Port Elizabeth. Her results were as follows:200 LC Meter Obstacle 2nd100 LC Meter Rescue Medley 3rd200 LC Meter Super Lifesaver 4thAlice was selected for the South African Open Team to take part in the 2018 Sanyo International Lifesaving Cup which will be held in the city of Fukuoka, Japan from the 23 -24 June. In the SA Team of 6 females, 3 girls with DGC associations were selected; Alice Edward (Matric 2018), Sasha Lee Nordengen (Matric 2015) and Bianca von Bargan (Staff in the Sports Department).

SENIOR PRIMARY

Action Netball: 26 March:U13B and U11A team played in the Action Netball finals. The U11A team played in the Bronze medal play off: narrowly lost 6 - 8 to Chelsea U11A. Kayla Andrews was named Player of the match. U13B played in the Silver medal play off and lost 6 - 9 to Maris Stella U13A, winningthe silver medal. Well played, U13B, and congratulations to both teams on a superb season!

Outdoor Netball:Kayla Andrews was selected for the final 14 at the Umlazi District trials.

Horse Riding:Sienna Setzkorn competed in the Dressage SA show at Galloping Winds on 7th April. She won 2nd place for Preliminary Child Rider Test 1 and 2nd place for Preliminary Child Rider Test 2. Well done, Sienna!

2017 Grade 6 IBT Certificates:

Results

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Gold Certificate of Honour: EnglishLouisa HancockSilver Certificate of High Distinction: EnglishZahraa AhmedKira Altshuler: Courtney Bell: Zara JacksonLutfiyah KhanZoë PearsonGeorgina StephensonBronze Certificate of Distinction: EnglishRubeka AhmedStella D’AviceZoë GrindrodGold Certificate of Distinction: MathematicsZoë Grindrod

Silver Certificate of High Distinction: MathematicsAlexandra FrancoisLouisa HancockLutfiyah KhanTachiana NaickerZoë PearsonGeorgina StephensonYasti SubramoneyBronze Certificate of Distinction: MathematicsZahraa AhmedZareen AhmedFatima-Zahra AmodChanél De JagerGenevieve GarreauMadison Waller

The Week AheadMonday 23

Tuesday 24

Thursday 26

Friday 27

Day 1JP/SP: 13h00: IQAA mentors to meet with IET: JP StaffroomSP: 14h30-17H00: Gr 5 & 6 Parent Interviews: Function RoomSP: 14h30: Tennis League vs St Henry’s: DGCHS: 17h30: Gr 9-11 History Interschool’s Quiz: Clifton SchoolHS: 18h00-19H30: Matric Dance Fashion Show: Centenary Hall

Day 10JP: 08h00: Gr 1 Outing: Umgeni Bird ParkHS: 12h00-15h00: Gr 8 2019 Scholarship Test: Sports RoomSP: Hall out of bounds: SP Production: Centenary HallSP: 14h30: U10B, U11B, U12B & U13B Netball vs Gordon Road B Team: Gordon Road

Day 8SP: 14h30-17h00: Gr 5 & 6 Parent Interviews: Functions RoomSP: Hall out of bounds: SP Production: Centenary HallHS: 15h00: 1st Team Squash vs St Mary’s: DGCHS: 15h00: Cross Country: Virginia FC

Day 9JP: 07h40-08h30: Gr R & Gr 2:Muffin Morning : Opening Doors to the ‘New Learning Space’: JP HallSP & HS: Choirs Music in the Mountains: Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School

Day 10Freedom DaySP & HS: Choirs Music in the Mountains: Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School

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Music gives a soul to the universe,wings to the mind,

flight to the imagination,and life to everything.

Plato

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Saturday 28 SP & HS: Choirs Music in the Mountains: Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School