The Latest From The Head Masters Desk 18 September 2015 2
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Selection for KZN U17 Sevens Rugby Team
Four boys from Durban High School have been selected to represent KZN in the U17 Sevens Rugby Team.
- Who it is for
- boys at Durban High School who play rugby
- How to act on it
- Be selected by the KZN U17 Sevens Rugby Team based on performance and potential.
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We have just learned that four of our boys have been selected for the KZN U17 Sevens Rugby Team.
Selection for SARU U16 Team
Five boys from Durban High School have been selected to represent South Africa in the U16 Rugby Team.
- Who it is for
- boys at Durban High School who play rugby
- How to act on it
- Be selected by the SARU U16 Team based on performance and potential.
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This is great news, particularly as we were informed earlier this week that five boys have been selected for the SARU U16 Team!
Staff Screening Against National Register for Sex Offenders and Child Protection Registry
All employees at Durban High School are screened against the National Register for Sex Offenders and the Child Protection Registry to ensure learner safety.
- Who it is for
- employees and prospective employees of Durban High School
- How to act on it
- Undergo criminal background checks and screening against national registries as part of employment procedures.
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In compliance with legislation, all our employees are screened to check whether their names appear on the Nation
Matric Boys' Trials
Matric boys at Durban High School are participating in trials as part of the academic calendar to assess their readiness for final exams.
- Who it is for
- Matric boys at Durban High School
- How to act on it
- Participate in weekly trials during the academic calendar under guidance from educators.
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The Matric boys continued with Trials this week. It is a vital component of the Academic Calendar where the Educators and boys can gauge where they are in preparation for the most important exams at the end of the year.
Learner Support Through Counselling Centre
The counselling centre within the Student Support Department provides ongoing psychological and emotional support to learners using outside professionals.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban High School
- How to act on it
- Access support through the counselling centre in the Student Support Department.
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Support: counselling centre in Student Support Department with outside professionals
Cricket, Basketball, and Water Polo Matches Against Glenwood
Durban High School's sports teams are scheduled to play cricket, basketball, and water polo matches against Glenwood this weekend as part of the end-of-term sports schedule.
- Who it is for
- Durban High School sports teams
- How to act on it
- Play in the upcoming matches against Glenwood this weekend.
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We have come to the end of the 3 rd term sport and will be starting with Cricket, Basketball and Water Polo against Glenwood this weekend.
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- Title: The Latest from the Head Master’s Desk
- Date: 18 September 2015
- School: Durban High School (DHS), Durban
- Matric boys: trials during the academic calendar
- Term sports: end of 3rd term sport; starting cricket, basketball and water polo vs Glenwood (this weekend)
- Football XI: 1–0 win over St Charles last weekend
- Golf: beat Glenwood; Water polo: lost to Clifton in Winter League
- Rugby 7s: Eldoraigne Rugby Sevens Tournament in Pretoria; semi-finals loss to Middleburg
- Selections: four boys selected for KZN U17 Sevens Rugby Team
- Earlier info: five boys selected for SARU U16 Team
- Statement: media report of past staff member found guilty of possession of child pornography
- Staff response: resigned two years prior; later employed as locum educator; involvement included directing a play and acting as an independent contractor
- Head Master tenure: since May 2013
- Safeguarding: employees screened against National Register for Sex Offenders and Child Protection Registry; prospective employees subject to full criminal checks
- Support: counselling centre in Student Support Department with outside professionals
- Signed: Leon Erasmus (14th Head Master)
- Durban High School
- Leon Erasmus
- Glenwood (school/team)
- St Charles (school/team)
- Clifton (team)
- Eldoraigne Rugby Sevens Tournament
- Garsfontein (Beeld Trophy finalists/winners)
- Middleburg (Beeld Trophy finalists/second place)
- KZN U17 Sevens Rugby Team
- SARU U16 Team
- National Register for Sex Offenders
- Child Protection Registry
- Student Support Department
- Counselling Centre