To all Parents, Old Boys and Members of the Prep Community

FROM THE HEADMASTER

Dear Parents, Old Boys, Staff Members, former Staff, Friends and Boys,

The Headmaster and Deputy Headmaster are at a Headmaster’s Conference in Blanco near Tarkastad, Queenstown until 22 July. The theme is ‘Invest in the Pride’.

Coast 2 Coast 4 Cansa Feedback Presentation
Russell Symcox, Barry Lewin and Mark Addison visited the school to give feedback on their expedition from Ponto De Oura, Mozambique to Alexander Bay and the Orange River mouth – the border between South Africa and Namibia. The school enjoyed a brief video clip of the 24 day expedition during which the team covered 28 000 km from. Then Prep Old Boy Russell Symcox told how the trip had been challenging on every level - being in the sun and on the sea from sun-up to sunset. Their aim had been to raise awareness about Cancer and to encourage a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Another aim was to raise funds. To this end each DPHS boy had been given a collection tin at the initial presentation before the epic journey had begun. The Prep community was thanked and congratulated because R32 000 had been raised from the tin collection and this money would go a long way to making a difference in so many people’s lives.

Russell had two messages for the boys. His first was to express thanks to DPHS for their amazing support and their commitment to always giving of their best. His second message was to emphasise the need to set goals, have dreams and to achieve these dreams. Russell concluded by reminding the boys that DPHS prepares you to achieve your dreams.

RICHARD NEAVE
Headmaster

CONGRATULATIONS

DPHS Golf captain Greg Mckay and Sean Gilson have been selected to play in KZN U12 Golf Team. They play in Clovelley in the Western Cape in September school holidays.

CALENDAR

RECEPTION UNIT NEWS

The Reception Unit was delighted to be included in the school assembly on Friday, to take part in the feed back from the participants in C2C4C fundraiser. A big thank you to all our parents who filled their tins and returned them to school. DPHS managed to raise R32 000!

The Prep Mothers’ Committee has invited the Grade 0 boys to join in the fun at the Annual Camp Out which takes place on Saturday night. Any pupil who would like to stay overnight needs to be accompanied by an adult.

A reminder to you all that the boys need to wear their Centenary Kit on Friday.

JUNIOR PRIMARY NEWS

The boys are to be commended for the positive way in which they have settled into the busy third term programme after their long break. The U9 boys enjoyed their first Hockey practice at the Riverside Astro on Monday and the Grade 1 and 2 boys are looking forward to their first Mini-Hockey session this Saturday morning. Many of the JP boys will be participating in the Camp Out this weekend and we wish them and the Mothers’ Committee a most enjoyable and successful event.

MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to this week's recipients

Junior Primary Paper Recycling Challenge – Recyclers of the Week

• 1st Grade 2 Marklew (5m 35cm)
  
• 2nd Grade 3 Knatten (3m 20cm)
  

SPORT

House rugby results

• 1st - Haysom
  
• 2nd – Stubbs
  
• 3rd – Evans
  
• 4th – Bullimore
  
  

Saturday 24 July - Rugby v Pelham

Cape Town Rugby/Tennis Tour – Wednesday 28 July to Sunday 1 August
Wednesday 28 July
06h30 - Meet at DBN International Airport, domestic departures.
07h55 - Kulula flight leaves for Cape Town.
11h15 - Board 2 x 60 seater bus for transfer to Wynberg. Lunch en route at Spur, Newlands
13h30 - Tennis v Wynberg
14h00 - Rugby v Wynberg
17h30 - Transfer to SACS for boys to be billeted.
17h30 - Parents and staff at Wynberg for refreshment/snacks.

Thursday 29 July
08h00 - All boys meet at SACS
- Morning excursion (Table Mountain)
12h00 - Lunch at Spur, Newlands
13h00 - Transfer to Bishop’s
13h30 - Tennis v Bishop’s
14h00 - Rugby v Bishop’s and WPPS (5th team)(Lutgensvale corner Riverton and Berckett Rd)
17h30 - DPHS boys transported back to SACS.
17h00 - Parents and staff at Bishops for refreshments/snacks. (College Campus, High School)

Friday 30 July
08h00 - All boys meet at SACS
- Morning Excursion (Waterfront or Hout Bay)
12h00 - Tennis v SACS
13h00 - Boys return to SACS for billeting.

Saturday 31 July
07h30 - Boys meet at SACS.
08h00 - Games v SACS and Rondebosch (5th team)
13h00 - Snacks and refreshments at SACS for parents and staff.
- Boys to go home with SACS parents.

Sunday 1 August
08h00 - Meet at SACS for transfer to Cape Town Airport
09h45 - Kulula flight leaves for Durban. 11h40 arrive in Durban

Hockey Arrangements 26 July – 6 August 2010
Mon 26 July 13h00 – 14h00 U9 practice at Riverside Astro
13h45 – 15h30 U11 practice at DPHS
14h00 – 15h30 U10 practice at Riverside Astro
15h30 – 17h00 1st – 4th practice at Riverside Astro

Wed 28 July 14h00 – 15h30 U11 practice at Riverside Astro
13h45 – 15h30 U10 practice at DPHS
15h30 – 17h00 U13 practice (All remaining boys not on tour)

Fri 30 July 12h45 – 14h00 U9 practice at DPHS

Sat 31 July 08h30 – 10h05 U9 and U10 House Matches at Riverside Astro

Mon 2 Aug 13h00 – 14h00 U9 practice at Riverside Astro
13h45 – 15h30 U11 practice at DPHS
14h00 – 15h30 U10 practice at Riverside Astro
15h30 – 17h00 1st – 4th practice at Riverside Astro

Tues 3 Aug 13h45 – 15h30 5th – 8th practice at DPHS

Wed 4 Aug 14h30 – 16h00 U10 A, B, C and D matches at Northlands Primary
13h45 – 15h30 Remaining U10 practice at DPHS
14h00 – 15h00 U11 practice at Riverside Astro
15h00 – 15h40 U11 A and B matches vs Northlands at Riverside
15h45 – 16h20 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams vs Northlands at Riverside

Fri 6 Aug No activities due to long weekend

GENERAL

SEAN WISEDALE PRESENTATION
Sean Wisedale, award winning adventure camera man and author of best seller “Freeze Frame”, the first person from Africa to climb the highest mountain on each of the 7 continents is speaking on Thursday 29th July at Durban Girls College at 6pm for 6.30pm @ R 100 per person (students R 75) inclusive of cocktail function to be held afterwards.

Sean’s inspiration talk outlines the importance of preparation, goal setting, overcoming obstacles and celebrating victory. His aim is to show that “an ordinary individual” is able to stand head-and-shoulders above the rest and reach the summit of your own Everest. World class footage will be shown.

For tickets contact Sonia Corris – 082 829 3769 / soniacorris@telkomsa.net.

CAMP-OUT
If your son has not registered to sleep over at the Camp-out and still wishes to do so, he may register at the entrance gates on the day of the Camp-out (Saturday 24 July) at the cost of R70.00

The gates will open at 3pm to allow boys to up their tents and the soccer tournament will begin at 5pm

Grade R to Grade 3 to enter at the Tuckshop Gate only.
Grade 4 to Grade 7 to enter at Rosetta Rd Gate only.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING RECEIPT TICKETS TO GAIN ENTRY!!

Parents, siblings and friends are welcome to come along and join in the fun. There will be Karaoke, WOW Balls and plenty of food and drink to ensure that a good time is had by all.

DPHS EDUCATIONAL TRUST CENTENARY GOLF DAY - 20 AUGUST 2010
The Centenary Golf Day will be held at Mount Edgecombe Country Club on Course 1 and 2 on 20 August 2010.
All Old Boys, Friends of Prep and Past Parents please consider joining us for the DPHS Centenary Golf Day. This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with Prep and Friends.
Enquiries: trust@dphs.co.za
031-3122154 (Liz Elliott)

DPHS CENTENARY MEMORABILIA
As a Grand Finale to the successful World Cup Soccer we are pleased to inform you that the DPHS Centenary Soccer balls have arrived along with the Cricket balls! These will be on sale from the Uniform shop and Trust office along with the following memorabilia.
DPHS Centenary Rugby/Supporters Cushions : R100-00
DPHS Centenary Supporters Caps : R 70-00
DPHS Centenary Ties : R100-00
DPHS Centenary Camping Chairs : R165-00
DPHS Centenary “Preppy Bear” (To order) : R285-00
DPHS Centenary Soccer Balls : R 50-00
DPHS Centenary Cricket Balls : R 35-00

NEWS FROM DHS

We have successfully navigated the first week, and we are back in the groove. This week sees grade 10 boys in the Berg for the Cobham Hike, and Grade 11’s at work experience. School will be a quieter place, no doubt! Both these events are part of our Leadership Programme, and have become hugely important for the development of the boys. I am sure they will be both enjoyable and very worthwhile.

The school participates every year in the World Knowledge Olympiad and once again excelled. We won awards for the highest number of participants, and also achieved top places in KZN at a number of grades. Prep old boys did exceptionally well. Darren Conyngham and Adam Waites were the star performers, coming first and second respectively in the country at Grade 12 level. Nicholas Conyngham came second in KZN.

Regards
Dave Magner
Class of 1968