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Launch Of 150th Celebrations 2

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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This document is a news/blog-style article from Durban High School titled “Launch of 150th Celebrations!,” dated 5 October 2015. It describes a formal function held on 1 October 2015 to launch Durban High School’s 150th anniversary celebrations, including speeches and entertainment by school groups, and the official opening by Mr Chris Seabrooke (Chairman of The DHS Foundation). It also notes planned special events in 2016, including new developments such as a Mathematics and Science facility and a new music centre.

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150th Visitors Book

Guests attending the launch event had the opportunity to sign the 150th Visitors Book, which was available for all attendees to sign during the ceremony.

Who it is for
guests attending the launch event
How to act on it
Attend the formal function at Durban High School and sign the visitors book during the event
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The 150 th Visitors Book was available for all to sign and guests also had an opportunity to walk through the newly completed museum in the old reception area .
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Museum walk-through in the old reception area

Attendees of the launch event were given the opportunity to walk through the newly completed museum located in the old reception area of Durban High School.

Who it is for
guests attending the launch event
How to act on it
Attend the formal function at Durban High School and visit the old reception area to view the museum
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The 150 th Visitors Book was available for all to sign and guests also had an opportunity to walk through the newly completed museum in the old reception area .
annual celebration eventsOngoing

2016 Special Events and Festivals

Durban High School is planning a series of special events and festivals in 2016 to celebrate its 150th anniversary, including the opening of new facilities such as a Mathematics and Science building and a new music centre.

Who it is for
the Durban High School community and public
How to act on it
Participate in future events and festivals announced by Durban High School in 2016
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In 2016, DHS will host a number of special events and festivals which are planned to celebrate the 150 th anniversary.

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Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

  • Durban High School 150th Celebrations launch
  • Launch date: 1 October 2015 (article dated 5 October 2015)
  • Formal function held at Durban High School
  • Venue for formalities: AJ Human and Founders Room
  • Head Boy for 2016: Mvumeleni Mathenjwa (opened ceremony)
  • Guest of Honour: Mr Chris Seabrooke (Chairman of The DHS Foundation)
  • Head Master statement by Mr Leon Erasmus
  • Planned 2016 developments: new Mathematics and Science and new music centre
  • Museum walk-through in old reception area
  • Contact phone: +27 31 277 1500
  • Durban High School (DHS)
  • DHS Foundation
  • DHS Old Boys
  • DHS Governing Body
  • DHS Foundation Trustees
  • Mothers Committee
  • Mvumeleni Mathenjwa
  • Mr Erasmus (official welcome and 150th anniversary message)
  • DHS Mambazo Singers
  • Mr Deo Fretus Singers
  • Mr Fennell (CEO of the DHS Foundation)
  • Liam Whitfield (Head Boy of 2015)
  • Mr Chris Seabrooke (Chairman of The DHS Foundation)
  • Joshua Spooner (Deputy Head Boy of 2016)
  • Mr Leon Erasmus (Head Master)