Overview of the sports programme at Durban Preparatory High School, highlighting its inclusive nature and emphasis on growth, values, and…
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Provincial Tours for U10 to U13 Teams
Students in Grades 5 to 7 (U10 to U13) can take part in inter-school fixtures and provincial tours, including rugby tours to Cape Town, Trinity House, and St Stithians, as well as biannual tours for cricket, tennis, water polo, and golf.
- Who it is for
- students in Grades 5 to 7 (U10 to U13) at DPHS
- How to act on it
- Selection by coaches based on performance and interest; participation is part of the school's competitive sports programme.
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From U10 through to U13, our teams participate in regular inter-school fixtures, as well as provincial tours.
Participation in National Festivals
Senior players can compete in high-level national events such as the DPHS National Rugby Festival and the DPHS National U13 Cricket Festival, which bring together top primary schools across South Africa.
- Who it is for
- senior players at DPHS (Grade 4 to 7)
- How to act on it
- Eligibility based on selection by coaches and performance within the school's sports programme.
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DPHS National Rugby Festival One of South Africa’s most prestigious primary school rugby events, where every senior player takes part.
Participation in DPHS Sports Programme
Boys from Grade R to Grade 7 can join a wide range of sports activities, including cricket, swimming, padel, golf, rugby, water polo, athletics, surfing and bodyboarding, hockey, tennis, cross country, and judo. The programme is inclusive and encourages every boy to participate, regardless of skill level.
- Who it is for
- boys in grades R to 7 at Durban Preparatory High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol through the school's admissions process; no separate application required beyond general enrolment.
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Every boy, from Grade R to Grade 7, is encouraged to participate, discover his passion, and find joy through movement, teamwork, and competition.
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City of Cape Town, Western Cape, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- DPHS
- Grade R to Grade 7
- sport
- provincial tours
- national festivals
- Cape Town
- Wynberg
- Bishops
- SACS
- Trinity House
- St Stithians
- Mr Shaun Carroll
- Mr Thabo Shabalala
- Durban Preparatory High School
- DPHS Educational Trust
- Prep Pal Programme
- Mr Shaun Carroll
- Mr Thabo Shabalala
- Cape Town
- Wynberg
- Bishops
- SACS
- Trinity House
- St Stithians