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The Latest From The Head Masters Desk 26 February 2016

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL

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Source domain: durbanhighschool.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a blog-style message titled “From the Head Master’s Desk: 26 February 2016” from Leon Erasmus, the 14th Head Master of Durban High School. It responds to a letter written by the School Governing Body Chairman, Mr Winston Owen, to newspapers about DHS, noting strong public reaction and some negative comments. The message discusses changes at DHS over 20 years, the school’s approach to exposing learners to real-world diversity, and challenges related to infrastructure and socio-economic inequality in South Africa. It invites old boys to visit the school to experience DHS in 2016.

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Visit Durban High School as an Old Boy

Any Old Boy is invited to visit Durban High School to experience what the school is like in 2016. This opportunity allows former students to see firsthand how the school has evolved over the past 20 years and to witness its current environment, diversity, and community.

Who it is for
Old Boys of Durban High School
How to act on it
Visit the school in person to experience it firsthand
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I would like to invite any Old Boy to visit us and experience the DHS of 2016 first hand.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

  • Title: From the Head Master’s Desk: 26 February 2016
  • Author: Leon Erasmus (14th Head Master)
  • Date of post: 26 February 2016
  • Chairman mentioned: Mr Winston Owen (School Governing Body)
  • Reaction to newspaper letter: posted on Facebook; over 58 000 views
  • School context: Durban High School (DHS)
  • Themes: socio-economic divide in SA, infrastructure maintenance, diversity and “brotherhood”
  • Invitation: invite any Old Boy to visit and experience DHS of 2016
  • Durban High School (DHS)
  • Leon Erasmus
  • Winston Owen
  • School Governing Body
  • Old Boys
  • Parents