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Latest From The Head Masters Desk 14 April 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 “Latest from the Head Master’s Desk: 14 April 2016” from Durban High School. The Head Master discusses the school’s focus on holistic education, emphasising character building as the most important aspect, and notes progress toward desired standards of manners and conduct. It also reports that the school exceeded a blood donation goal by two units, describes a 39–8 1st XV rugby win over Northwood at Kings Park, and invites Old Boys, parents, and friends to upcoming Founders Day celebrations and a Cultural Week at the beginning of May as part of the school’s 150th celebrations. The message is signed by Leon Erasmus, the 14th Head Master.

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invitation to attend a school anniversary celebrationOngoing

Founders Day Celebrations

Durban High School is preparing for its Founders Day celebrations and the Head Master invites Old Boys, Parents and Friends of DHS to join the school in all the festivities. No date, time or booking detail is given in the message beyond the fact that the celebrations are fast approaching.

Who it is for
Old Boys, Parents and Friends of DHS
How to act on it
Join the school at the Founders Day festivities; the message gives no further instruction on where to go or whom to contact.
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Again I want to appeal to Old Boys, Parents and Friends of DHS to join us in all the festivities.
week of cultural events at the schoolNot applicable

Cultural Week (part of the 150 th celebrations)

A Cultural Week is being held at the beginning of May as part of Durban High School's 150th celebrations. The Head Master says the events on offer will appeal a lot to adults.

Who it is for
adults in the DHS community (Old Boys, parents and friends)
How to act on it
Attend the Cultural Week events at the school; the message gives no booking or contact details.
Show the line this came from
We have a Cultural Week a the beginning of May as part of our 150 th celebrations and the events on offer will appeal a lot to our adults.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

  • Title: Latest from the Head Master’s Desk: 14 April 2016
  • Date posted: 14 April 2016 (also shows April 16, 2016 as post date)
  • Author/signature: Leon Erasmus (14th Head Master)
  • Theme: holistic education; character building prioritised over academics
  • Blood donation: exceeded Blood Bank goal by 2 units
  • Sports result: 39–8 win over Northwood in the 1st XV at Kings Park
  • Upcoming events: Founders Day celebrations; Cultural Week at beginning of May
  • Cultural Week linked to: 150th celebrations
  • Durban High School
  • Leon Erasmus
  • Kings Park
  • Northwood
  • Blood Bank
  • Old Boys
  • Parents and Friends of DHS