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From The Head Masters Desk 8 February 2016

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Source domain: durbanhighschool.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

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This document is a blog-style message titled “From the Head Master’s Desk” dated 18 February 2016 (by Leon Erasmus, 14th Head Master) for Durban High School. It reports on events and activities, including a Gauteng Old Boys breakfast at the Wanderers Club (Johannesburg), upcoming school events for the school’s 150th celebration (Corporate Breakfast on Friday 4 March 2016) and DHS Rugby Day on Thursday 17 March. It also mentions starting a Standardised Test Programme the following week, sports results and fixtures (including teams travelling to tournaments), and congratulates Matric learner Reegan Tait for swimming the Midmar Mile 16 times over two days to raise money for charity.

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DHS Rugby Day on Thursday 17 March

A special day where all the top KZN schools will play rugby on one field. It is a unique opportunity to see high-level school rugby in action.

Who it is for: students, parents, alumni, and supporters of Durban High School
How to act on it: Attend the event on Thursday 17 March

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The DHS Rugby Day is on Thursday 17 March and it will be the only time you would be able to see all the top KZN schools in action on one field on one single day.

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Corporate Breakfast on Friday 4 March 2016

The school is hosting a Corporate Breakfast to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Tickets are available for purchase, and the event is encouraged for attendees to support the celebration.

Who it is for: supporters of Durban High School, alumni, parents, and guests
How to act on it: Purchase tickets before they sell out

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Our next event in the celebration of our 150th is the Corporate Breakfast on Friday 4 March 2016. This will be a fantastic morning and I want to encourage you to get your tickets before they are sold out.

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Standardised Test Programme

A new academic programme starting next week to assess student performance. Students are advised to prepare consistently throughout the year to achieve their full potential.

Who it is for: all students at Durban High School
How to act on it: Prepare consistently for tests starting next week

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We are starting the Standardised Test Programme next week and it is vital that all the boys prepare well for them.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

Durban High School “From the Head Master’s Desk” message dated 18 February 2016
Breakfast hosted by Gauteng branch of the Old Boys at the Wanderers Club, Johannesburg (more than 100 Old Boys attended)
Chris Seabrooke (Chairman, DHS Foundation Trust) and Mike Fennell (CEO, Foundation) spoke
Upcoming 150th celebration: Corporate Breakfast on Friday 4 March 2016 (tickets encouraged)
DHS Rugby Day on Thursday 17 March (top KZN schools on one field)
Standardised Test Programme starts next week; boys advised to prepare consistently
Sports: College beat DHS on sports fields except 1st Basketball; 1st Cricket lost to Kearsney (DHS 73 all out after Kearsney 60/6)
Teams travelling to tournaments: 1st Water Polo, 1st Basketball, and Chess; other teams have fixtures vs Kearsney College
Congratulation: Matric learner Reegan Tait swam the Midmar Mile 16 times over two days for charity
Durban High School
Leon Erasmus
DHS Foundation Trust
Chris Seabrooke
Mike Fennell
Old Boys (Gauteng branch)
Wanderers Club
Johannesburg
Kearsney College
Reegan Tait
Midmar Mile
Gauteng
KZN (KwaZulu-Natal)