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The Latest From The Head Masters Desk 3 March 2016

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL

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Source domain: durbanhighschool.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

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This document is a blog-style newsletter post titled “From the Head Master’s Desk: 3 March 2016” from Durban High School. It reports on ongoing Standardised Test Programme progress, upcoming end-of-season cricket and water polo matches, and basketball and other sports developments. It also gives guidance to parents and spectators on appropriate behaviour at sporting events, notes compulsory attendance for some home matches, and announces Durban High School’s 150th Celebration Corporate Breakfast (this Friday) and 150th Rugby Day on Thursday 17 March, plus hockey and basketball tournaments during the holidays.

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150th Rugby Day

A special day dedicated to rugby at Durban High School, marking the school's 150th anniversary. It will take place on Thursday 17 March 2016.

Who it is for
students, staff, and supporters of Durban High School
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Attend the event on Thursday 17 March 2016 at Durban High School
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150th Rugby Day: Thursday 17 March
sports tournamentOngoing

Hockey and Basketball Tournaments During Holidays

Durban High School will host hockey and basketball tournaments during the school holidays, featuring teams from across South Africa and neighbouring countries including Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Who it is for
schools and teams participating in the tournaments
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Participate in the tournaments hosted by Durban High School during the holidays
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During holidays: hosting Hockey and Basketball tournaments
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150th Celebration Corporate Breakfast

A corporate breakfast event celebrating Durban High School's 150th anniversary, featuring MC HD Ackerman and guest speaker Greg Blewitt. Attendance is open to supporters and guests of the school.

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supporters and guests of Durban High School
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Attend the event on Friday at Durban High School
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150th Celebration Corporate Breakfast: this Friday

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

  • Durban High School “From the Head Master’s Desk” post dated 3 March 2016
  • Standardised Test Programme: currently underway and “going well”
  • Instruction: students should work from the first day of the year (parents asked to insist)
  • Cricket and Water polo: last matches played this weekend
  • 1st Basketball team won Marlins Basketball Tournament final vs St Charles 81–39
  • Basketball: also won St John’s Tournament; described as premier national tournament with teams from Zimbabwe and Mozambique
  • Rugby and Hockey season starting; reminder to parents/spectators on good behaviour
  • Home matches: some are compulsory attendance for boys (parents asked to ensure attendance)
  • 150th Celebration Corporate Breakfast: this Friday; MC HD Ackerman; guest speaker Greg Blewitt
  • 150th Rugby Day: Thursday 17 March (two weeks from the post date)
  • During holidays: hosting Hockey and Basketball tournaments
  • Signed: Leon Erasmus, 14th Head Master
  • Durban High School
  • Leon Erasmus
  • HD Ackerman
  • Greg Blewitt
  • St Charles
  • St John’s Tournament
  • Marlins Basketball Tournament
  • Zimbabwe
  • Mozambique