The Latest From The Head Masters Desk 6 November 2015 Headmasters Desk
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Sign up for the MySchool card to support the school
Parents are encouraged to sign up for the MySchool card, which allows them to raise funds for Durban High School through everyday purchases. The process is simple and benefits the school without additional cost to the user.
- Who it is for
- parents of students at Durban High School
- How to act on it
- Register online for the MySchool card and link it to Durban High School as a beneficiary
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I want to again appeal to the parents to support the school by signing up for the MySchool card.
Commemoration of DHS Heroes who died in the World Wars and other conflicts
A memorial event will be held on Wednesday 11 November 2015 at 11:00 am to honour Old Boys of Durban High School who died in the World Wars and other conflicts. The Headmaster will read out the names of those who died, and Reverend Michael Fourie will lead the service. The event takes place in the Memorial Courtyard.
- Who it is for
- students, staff, parents, Old Boys, and members of the public
- How to act on it
- Attend the ceremony at the Memorial Courtyard on Wednesday 11 November 2015 at 11:00 am
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On Wednesday 11 November 2015 at 11am we will again honour the DHS Heroes who paid the ultimate price during the World Wars and other conflicts.
View Armistice Day themed display in the newly developed Museum
The school has created an Armistice Day themed display in its newly developed Museum. Members of the public and school community are welcome to visit and view the exhibit.
- Who it is for
- students, parents, Old Boys, and members of the public
- How to act on it
- Visit the newly developed Museum at Durban High School to view the display
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We have also done a display with an Armistice Day theme in our newly developed Museum. You are all most welcome to come and have a look at this display.
Participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at City Hall
The Headmaster and Head Boy will lay a wreath at City Hall on Sunday 8 November 2015 as part of the remembrance activities. Members of the public may attend the ceremony.
- Who it is for
- students, staff, parents, and members of the public
- How to act on it
- Attend the wreath-laying ceremony at City Hall on Sunday 8 November 2015
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With our Head Boy, I will also lay a wreath at the City Hall on Sunday 8 November.
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- Durban High School Headmaster’s Desk message dated 6 November 2015
- Commemoration: Wednesday 11 November 2015 at 11:00
- Honouring DHS Heroes who died in World Wars and other conflicts
- WWI figures: more than 500 DHS boys fought; 86 died
- Delville Wood: 12 DHS Old Boys died in the battle
- Reverend Michael Fourie (St Thomas Road Anglican Church) to lead the service
- Armistice Day display in newly developed Museum
- Wreath-laying at City Hall on Sunday 8 November
- Exams ongoing; last sports fixtures vs Clifton this weekend
- Sports codes vs Clifton: Cricket, Basketball, Water polo
- 1st Cricket side continues in T20 competition after this weekend
- Appeal to parents to sign up for the MySchool card to raise funds
- Durban High School
- Leon Erasmus (14th Head Master)
- Reverend Michael Fourie
- St Thomas Road Anglican Church
- City Hall
- Clifton (sports opponent)
- MySchool card