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Participation in Music and Drama Programmes
Boys from Reception Unit to Grade 7 can take part in music and drama activities such as choir, instrumental lessons, gumboot dance, marimba band, speech and drama festival prep, and play rehearsals in the dedicated Music and Drama Rooms.
- Who it is for
- students from Reception Unit to Grade 7 at DPHS
- How to act on it
- Join ongoing programmes led by Mr Barry Oosthuyzen and his team
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Here, boys explore: • Choir & choral verse • Class-based drama & music • Gumboot dance • Instrumental lessons (piano, guitar, violin, voice) • Marimba band • Speech & drama festival prep • Movement and choreography • Play rehearsals
Support through the Learning Support Centre
Students from Grade R to Grade 7 can receive holistic support for emotional, social, and academic challenges through a multi-disciplinary team including remedial specialists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and counsellors.
- Who it is for
- students from Grade R to Grade 7 at DPHS
- How to act on it
- Seek assistance through the Learning Support Centre located on school property
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Located in a welcoming house on the school property, the DPHS Learning Support Centre offers holistic support to boys from Grade R to Grade 7.
Use of The Prep Club (Tuck Shop)
Parents and students can access meals, snacks, and drinks through The Prep Club tuck shop, operated by Café Mayfair. Parents may pre-order via the Tap Tuck platform, and the shop serves food during weekend sports events and special school functions.
- Who it is for
- parents and students at DPHS
- How to act on it
- Pre-order via the Tap Tuck platform or visit during operating hours at school events
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Known for their great coffee and nutritious meals, Café Mayfair offers parents the option to pre-order snacks, meals, and drinks through the easy-to-use Tap Tuck platform. The tuck shop also operates during weekend sports events and special school functions.
Access to the Design and Technology Centre
Boys at Durban Preparatory High School can use the Design and Technology Centre to engage in hands-on learning with tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, drones, and Arduino programming kits. This space encourages innovation, problem-solving, and practical skill development.
- Who it is for
- students at Durban Preparatory High School
- How to act on it
- Use the facility as part of regular academic activities under supervision
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Our Design and Technology Centre is a dynamic, hands-on learning space where ideas come to life.
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- DPHS
- Design and Technology Centre
- Learning Support Centre
- Music and Drama Rooms
- The Prep Club
- Café Mayfair
- Tap Tuck
- Grade R to Grade 7
- Annex building
- Ms Sam Parry
- Miss Amber Kiddle
- Mr Barry Oosthuyzen
- Durban Preparatory High School
- Ms Sam Parry
- Miss Amber Kiddle
- Melanie Fletcher
- Kate Rowland
- Heidi Allen
- Gina Laurie
- Mr Barry Oosthuyzen
- Café Mayfair
- British Dyslexia Association
- Tap Tuck