Junior School 7 December 2018 Newsletter From the Head Habit of Mind Reflect and Celebrate Dear Parents and Friends of our school, We have surfed a lofty, positive wave into the end of year; enjoying a number of entertaining events which showcased our girls many and varied achievements and talents. Our Rock the Casbah production was a resounding success. The Grade 7 cohort sang, acted and performed with wonderful confidence and enthusiasm; supported with equal brilliance by girls in the other grades. Thank you to all the parents and friends who made up our appreciative audiences and a very special thank you to all those parents who helped backstage with makeup, set design and costumes; we couldn t do it without you. To Ms Bellingham, who directed the show with such efficiency and passion, a heartfelt thank you for all the dedication and commitment that goes into an event of this scale. A recording of the production is accessible via this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19gki5gtlqdzhi_ xyxa6ugz7cmsro-yl0?usp=sharing Combined Carol Service with Prep Interhouse Shield was awarded to both Ruby and Amber for 2018. The combined carol service with Prep was very special. Rev Rachel,along with both choirs, verse readers and music department staff led an entertaining and emotional Christmas celebration. Many thanks to everyone for attending; such combined affairs have that extra-special touch. Furthermore, I would like to thank everyone who donated a previously loved book. To quote Kelly Long: A heartfelt, massive thank you to all the generous souls who have brought an abundance of Christmas Joy to the children of Whistle Stop School. Our annual Prize-Giving kicked off with a sparkling entertainment programme, during which the choir, dances, drama students and musicians delighted the audience. Regardless of whether or not girls walked across the stage, the teachers and I are extremely proud of each and every one. They have all achieved various milestones along their personal journey in learning and we have noticed outstanding grit and persistence on task. Here s the link to photographs taken at prize-giving: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15nlfvqjyi- ZbM7TUPtgePudl7tbwZboF Floating Trophy Winners for 2018 - Wendy-Mae Turner (Delport Sportswoman of 2018), Nikita Xhanti (Gauteng Parent s Prize) and Jamie Laubscher (Greystone Cup and Molly O Neil Sheild) On behalf of all the staff at DSG Junior, I would like to thank the entire school community for your support this year. Thanks to your involvement, the girls have a superb environment in which to flourish. Best wishes, Ms Barbara Hibbert JUNIOR SCHOOL HEAD Diligence in Music Awards for 2018
FROM THE SPORTSDESK Dear Parents Congratulations to our athletes who did us so proud (represented DSG in the EP athletics team) at the Interprovincial in Port Elizabeth this past weekend. A few of our swimmers took part in Nelson Mandela Bay Championship gala this weekend. Thank you to Mrs Price for the following report: Jenna Foster, Cara Meldrum and Wendy-Mae Turner swam in a three day gala participating in numerous events and distances. All three of our DSG swimmers improved on their entry times. Wendy-Mae Turner and Cara Meldrum both swam qualifying times for the Regional level 3 gala taking place in 2019. Wendy-Mae qualified in 100m freestyle and Cara Meldrum has qualified in the 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle and 200m backstroke events. Well done. EP Athletes - Jessica Smailes, Abigail Holderness and Kayleigh Clayton Lily Bowker - placed first in the country for 70cm at the South African Showjumping event A note to parents who are interested in sending their girls to club water polo, the Hornets will be starting up at the DSG indoor pool early next year. Please see details on the attached poster. Parents are requested to please contact the organisers directly if they would like their daughters to participate. There will be hockey camps for Grade 6 and 7 girls on 11 th - 13 th January and for Grade 4 and 5 girls on the 14 th January ahead of school starting next year. Please see poster for further details. The first two days of sport next year will unfold as follows: Thursday 17 January U10 & U11 Swimming U12 & U13 Water Polo trials, Squash, Tennis or Ball Skills. Friday 18 January U10 Squash U11 Tennis U12 & U13 Swimming Once again, happy Christmas holidays, keep fit and make special memories. Kind Regards Ms Patti Tooley JUNIOR SPORTS DIRECTOR Long Distance Trophies for 2018 - Junior winner Abigail Holderness and Senior winner Kayleigh Clayton Sport Dates for the Diary... SATURDAY 19 JANUARY 08:00 Squash Round Robin U10 & U11, Tennis Round Robin U12 & U13 (DSG) 10:30 Squash Round Robin U12 & U13, Tennis Round Robin U10 & U11 (DSG) SUNDAY 20 JANUARY 08:00 Tennis Settlers Cup (Venue TBC) THURSDAY 24 JANUARY 13:45 Tennis vs KC U13A (DSG) U13B (KC) FRIDAY 25-27 JANUARY Tennis SA event (Grahamstown) SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 08:00 Water polo vs KC (DSG) 08:30 B League Gala 3 (Newton Park)
Rock The Casbah
Term 3 Final Assembly Grade 4 - Term 3 academic awards. Grade 5 - Term 3 academic awards. Grade 6 - Term 3 academic awards. Grade 7 - Term 3 academic awards. Sing in Harmonie Broadcast date for the junior choir for Sing in Harmonie Date : 30 December DSTV channel : 146 Time : 17:00
In Other News December photo competition winners Grade 5s built the most Eco Bricks this term. The 2018 Grade 7 girls and parents generously gifted 4 hanging chairs to the school. Two chairs have already been installed in the library, much to the delight of the other girls. Sesihle Mrara - placed 3 in the country for Living Maths Olympiad Pre loved books donated to Whistle Stop School Supporting Prep s Entrepreneurs Day
East Cape Girls Residential Hockey Camp Proudly hosted by DSG, Grahamstown 11-13 JANUARY 2019 Friday 16h00 Sunday 16h00 The Camp is open to female hockey players from around South Africa and beyond. An amazing opportunity to be coached in the latest techniques and skills by international players and internationally qualified coaches. THE CAMP IS FOR FEMALE HOCKEY PLAYERS FROM GRADES 6-12 IN 2019 (U12-U18) All training sessions, presentations, accommodation and meals are provided on the DSG campus. Contact c.hibbert@dsgschool.com for further information
WATER POLO CLUB STARTING JANUARY 2019 SUMMER PROGRAM: Starting Monday 14th January to Wednesday 25 th March 2019 LEARN ALL THE BASIC TECHNIQUES CORRECTLY FROM AN EARLY AGE WHERE: DSG INDOOR POOL WHEN: Monday and Thursday, 18:30-19:30 WHO: Boys and Girls from grade 5 to grade 9 Build and improve your child s: Overall strength and fitness Co-ordination and ball skills Swimming strength Water polo knowledge Individual skills Game experience Club water polo is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and exposure to the game. Coaches Brian Webster, Ian Melliar and Mark Evans all have international experience. Contact Brian for further details on 0823302344 Interested parents are invited to meet the coaches on 14 th January at 17h45 at the DSG pool.