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The Latest From The Head Masters Desk 30 October 2015

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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This document is a newsletter-style message titled “The Latest from the Head Master’s Desk” dated 30 October 2015 for Durban High School. The Head Master reports on the Matrics’ exam period, upcoming internal examinations starting Friday 6 November, and thanks parents for support during school events (U16 Water Polo Tournament, Matrics Final Assembly, and Speech Day). It also shares sports results and upcoming fixtures against College, and mentions meetings with Grade 6 boys and parents from the Kloof/Kearsney area to strengthen the school’s recruitment in outlying areas. The message is signed by Leon Erasmus (14th Head Master).

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Internal examinations

The school will begin its internal examinations next week, starting on Friday, 6 November 2015. These assessments are part of the academic process for all students, particularly preparing them for final exams.

Who it is for
all students at Durban High School
How to act on it
Attend classes and prepare for the exams as scheduled by the school.
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We are starting our internal examinations next week, on Friday 6 November.
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Recruitment meeting for Grade 6 boys and parents

A meeting was held at the Kloof Country Club to engage with Grade 6 boys and their parents from the Kloof/Kearsney area. The purpose was to strengthen the school's presence in outlying areas of Durban and encourage future enrolment.

Who it is for
Grade 6 boys and parents from the Kloof/Kearsney area
How to act on it
Attend future meetings or events hosted by Durban High School in the Kloof/Kearsney area.
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We met with a group of Grade 6 boys and their parents from the Kloof/Kearsney area at the Kloof Country Club on Thursday evening.

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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: The Latest from the Head Master’s Desk
  • Date of message: 30 October 2015
  • Internal examinations start: Friday 6 November (next week from the message)
  • Matrics: second week of writing important exams; papers described as high standard but fair
  • Events hosted: U16 Water Polo Tournament during the holidays; Matrics Final Assembly; Speech Day
  • Recruitment meeting: Grade 6 boys and parents from Kloof/Kearsney area at Kloof Country Club (Thursday evening)
  • Sports vs Northwood: Cricket struggling; Basketball teams all won
  • Water Polo: 1st team at St Stithians Stayers Festival; finished 5th; Matthew Hamilton selected for “All Stars” and Best Defender; playoff win vs SACS 7–3 (SACS winners in 2014)
  • T20 match: Tinashe Nenhunzi scored a century
  • Upcoming fixtures: against College (Water Polo beat College 30–3 on Wednesday; Cricket and Basketball meet College on Saturday)
  • Durban High School
  • Leon Erasmus
  • Matrics
  • Matthew Hamilton
  • Tinashe Nenhunzi
  • Kloof/Kearsney area
  • Kloof Country Club
  • Northwood
  • St Stithians Stayers Festival
  • SACS
  • College