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Masters Desk 12 June 2015

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://www.durbanhighschool.co.za/2015/06/16/masters-desk-12-june-2015/

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a blog-style “Master’s Desk” message dated 12 June 2015 from the Head Master of Durban High School (L M Erasmus). It thanks staff, boys, and parents for the success of Founders Weekend and lists reasons for its success, including talks, attendance, performances, match results, and positive behaviour. It also provides guidance to parents on how to support students during the June examinations, covering study routines before exams and actions on the day of exams.

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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

https://www.durbanhighschool.co.za/2015/06/16/masters-desk-12-june-2015/

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: “Master’s Desk : 12 June 2015”
  • Date of message: 12 June 2015
  • Posted/labelled: June 16, 2015 (DHS Admin)
  • Author/Head Master: L M Erasmus (14th Head Master)
  • Subject: Founders Weekend and June examinations guidance to parents
  • Founders Weekend success reasons include: Scott Mathie talk at Founders Day Assembly; Old Boys attendance at Golf Day and Dinner; parents/staff ensuring functions ran smoothly; boys’ performances; courage after losses; support from other boys (singing and brass band); positivity and excellent behaviour noted by Old Boys
  • June examinations started; reminders to parents include: study timetable visible; breaks with fresh air; quiet room; keep electronic devices in another room on silent; healthy breakfast; punctuality; correct uniform and grooming; ask how exam went and encourage next exam if struggling
  • Durban High School
  • L M Erasmus
  • Scott Mathie
  • Old Boys
  • Founders Weekend
  • Founders Day Assembly