DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL (t) 031 274 2700 (e) phipps@dghs.co.za Touch Rugby Congratulations to the KZN U15A team who won the recent Junior Interprovincial Touch Tournament held in Cape Town. Results of their matches: • against Western Province won 7–3 • against Eastern Cape won 7–1 • against Gauteng won 5–3 • against Western Cape won 6–2 • against KZN B won 6–0 • quarterfinals against Western Cape won 6–0 • semifinals against Gauteng B won 8–0 • finals against Eastern Cape won 7–5 We had DGHS players in the KZN Touch Sharks U15A, U15B, U17A and U19A teams. The U17A and U19A teams won Silver in their divisions. Tylo Joubert and Sange Matebese were selected for the Girls U19 All Star Team. Tylo was also awarded the Top Try Scorer for the Girls’ U19 division.
Caitlyn Nel, Benitah Bhero, Andiswa Gama and Jehki Okole are part of the winning U15A team.
Top 10 learners in Grade 12 Congratulations to our top 10 learners in Grade 12.
FRONT: Darshina Naidoo (3rd position), Akalka-Kiyoshi Dayaram (2nd positition), Maxine Khumalo (Dux, 1st position), Shalini Naidoo (4th position) and Courtney Vlassides (6th position). MIDDLE: Denielle Rawthee (8th position), Lauren Clark (7th position), Samantha Govender (5th positition). BACK: Parishka Pillay (8th postion), Brigette Batuule (10th position), Riselle Rawthee (10th position), Rosa Ballantine (10th position).
Action Netball
Rowing Starting a new sport is an exciting moment for any learner, and being at the foundations of a new school adds even more excitement. Girls from DGHS have had that opportunity this year when rowing was offered to the school through Durban Rowing Club. Hilary Abrahams has coached the rowers from complete novice to the level where many are now able to be a competitive force. The sport has grown in popularity, with new rowers regularly inducted into the required teamwork and etiquette. The DGHS girls have spent many an afternoon and early weekend morning training in the schools newest sport.
Hannah Hellenberg and Demi Tait.
The Durban Girls’ High School Choir The Durban Girls’ High School Choir has had an outstanding year, ably led by choirmistress Judith Hawthorn and managed by Shonan de Speville, these talented young ladies continue to build on their successes. This year they were awarded the runnersup prize of R50 000 for competing in the Woolworths “Sing with Us” competition, adjudicated by America’s Pharrell Williams. They excelled in the Queensburgh Eisteddfod, wowed the crowds at the Clifton Choir evening and the Glenwood Community Forum, and ended the year being invited to perform at the Last Night of the Proms at the Durban Playhouse.
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AWSUM NEWS NOVEMBER 2016
Congratulations to the U15A Action Netball team who won the league.