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DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL
DURBAN
HIGH
SCHOOL
Information Booklet
2020
Inform
255 St Thomas Road
Musgrave 4001
P O Box 50001
Musgrave 4062
Tel: 031-277 1500
Fax: 031-277 1555
Website: www.durbanhighschool.co.za
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DurbanHighSchool
Instagram: @durbanhighschool
Twitter: @DurbanHighDHS
DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL
VISION
Developing gentlemen of character.
MISSION
Durban High School strives to develop
responsible, motivated young men
with strong moral convictions and integrity,
who, possessing self-discipline and courage,
are capable of leading with strength and compassion
to meet the challenges of the future.
Our ethos enables us to realise individual potential
in Academics, Sport, Cultural Activities,
Leadership, Outdoor Experiences,
and Service to the Community.
We pride ourselves on achieving this by
the nurturing of loyalty and respect,
the honouring of all relationships,
and through a commitment to hard work,
in a secure environment
which embraces the diversity of South Africa.PERSONAL DETAILS
Name: .................................................................................................
Admission Number: ............................. Grade: ..........................
Residential/Postal Address: .................................................................
..............................................................................................................
Contact Telephone Numbers: .............................................................
..............................................................................................................
I, ........................................................................., the parent/guardian
of ................................................. in Grade ................, have read the
contents of the Information Booklet.
Signature: ...........................................................................................
Parent/Guardian
Signature: ...........................................................................................
Learner
Date: ....................................................
2THE SCHOOL UNIFORM
FULL UNIFORM:
• DHS Navy blue, single-breasted School blazer with the School
pocket badge (2 buttons). DHS Blazer to be worn to and from
school, for all sports fixtures and at all formal gatherings. Blazer
may be removed once at school during terms 1 and 4.
• White shirt (long or short sleeves).
• DHS School tie (cover all buttons)
• Charcoal trousers (no skinny trousers or tapering of regular cut
trousers).
• A plain black belt with a regular buckle may be worn.
• Charcoal or black socks.
• Plain black, lace-up School shoes (No high tops).
• Pullovers - plain navy blue V-neck with School badge
(May only be worn with a blazer).
• Scarves to be worn by Grade 12s only for the 2nd and 3rd terms.
DHS BASHERS:
• To be worn by ALL Grade 8, 9 and 10 Boys at all formal functions,
compulsory attendances and on any other occasions as
determined by the Head Master.
• To be worn correctly – Brim of Basher to be parallel with the
ground (one finger width above the eyebrows)
Full School Uniform to be worn at ALL official functions and at the
Head Master’s discretion.
Kit and Coffee Shop
Telephone: (031) 277 1500
OPENING HOURS:
Please refer to the
D6 School Communicator for Opening Times
3SCHOOL TERMS 2020
4LEADERSHIP EVENTS
Please be aware of the following COMPULSORY leadership activities. Comprehensive
details and the necessary forms will be distributed closer to the time via Class Tutors and
the D6 Communicator.
Grade 8 Campout Overnight camp 17 - 18 January
Coastal Challenge Overnight camp 5 and 6 April
Grade 9 Spirit of Adventure 3 day camp 7 - 11 September
Grade 10 Outdoor Excursion 5 day camp 30 August - 4 September
Grade 11 Work Experience 1 week work 24 - 29 August
All events reflecting TBA will take place between 19 August and 16 September 2020.
Details will follow as they are confirmed. This is a new initiative designed to impact
minimally on the teaching and learning programme.
5THE SCHOOL COMMUNICATOR
• Durban High School uses the School Communicator to communicate and convey
important events and messages.
• The d6 School Communicator is a safe, light-weight application that delivers
personalised news and information directly to your mobile device or computer.
• You need never miss another important event.
• Mobile Downloads
Visit App Store, Play Store or Windows Store and search for the d6 School
Communicator. Click Open and follow the prompts and don’t forget to personalise to
receive the news you want.
• Desktop Windows Download
Visit www.school-communicator.com/downloads
Select Durban High School from the drop down list on the left and click on the
Windows button.
When asked to ‘Run or save’ the file, click on ‘save’ first and thereafter run.
Follow the installation prompts.
• Desktop Mac OS X Download
Visit www.school-communicator.com/downloads
Select Durban High School from the drop down list on the left and click on the Mac
button. Follow the steps. (Mac installer is compatible with Mac OS 10.6 and higher.
6THE SCHOOL BADGE
The School badge comprises the Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain and the
Coat of Arms of the Province of Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal).
The Royal Coat of Arms displays two mottos:
The motto of the Order of the Garter, which reads
Honi soit qui mal y pense -
Dishonoured be he who thinks ill of it (the garter) and
Dieu et mon droit - God and my right (the divine right accorded to the King)
was introduced by Richard I, subsequently discarded, and re-introduced by
Edward III.
Deo Fretus - Trusting in God - is on the scroll beneath the coat of arms of
Durban High School and is the only one which has its origins in the School.
• The Natal Coat of Arms was granted to the Colony of Natal by the
College of Arms and Royal Warrant on 16 May 1907.
• Prior to the registration of the Coat of Arms the orientation of the two
Black Wildebeest was altered to dexter (from the viewer’s right to left)
to sinister (from the viewer’s left to right) in order that it is heraldically
correct.
7DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL DAILY PROCEDURE
MONDAY TUESDAY
Time Event Time Event
7:00 Sports Academy 7:00 Sports Academy
7:30 Electives (Grade 12 Set 1) 7:30 Electives (Grade 12 Set 2)
8:25 Staff Briefing/Break 8:25 Staff Briefing/Break
8:35 Class Tutors (10 mins) Extended Class Tutors (30 mins)
8:35
8:45 Period 1 (50 mins) HOD Meetings
9:35 Period 2 (50 mins) 9:05 Period 1 (50 mins)
Full Assembly (25 mins) 9:55 Period 2 (50 mins)
10:25 Day 1 Subject Meetings 10:45 BREAK (25 mins)
Day 6 Pastoral Meetings 11:10 Period 3 (50 mins)
10:50 BREAK (25 mins) 12:00 Period 4 (50 mins)
11:15 Period 3 (50 mins) 12:50 Period 5 (50 mins)
12:05 Period 4 (50 mins) 13:40 BREAK (30 mins)
12:55 Period 5 (50 mins) 14:10 Period 6 (50 mins)
13:45 BREAK (30 mins) 15:00 Dismiss
14:15 Period 6 (45 mins)
15:00 Dismiss
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Time Event Time Event
7:00 Sports Academy 7:00 Sports Academy
7:30 Electives (Grade 12 Maths) 7:30 Electives (Grade 12 Set 3)
8:25 Staff Briefing/Break 8:25 Staff Briefing/Break
8:35 Class Tutors (10 mins) Extended Class Tutors (30 mins)
8:35
8:45 Period 1 (50 mins) Discipline Meetings
9:35 Period 2 (50 mins) 9:05 Period 1 (50 mins)
10:25 Grade Assembly (20 mins) 9:55 Period 2 (50 mins)
10:45 BREAK (25 mins) 10:45 BREAK (25 mins)
11:10 Period 3 (50 mins) 11:10 Period 3 (50 mins)
12:00 Period 4 (50 mins) 12:00 Period 4 (50 mins)
12:50 Period 5 (50 mins) 12:50 Period 5 (50 mins)
13:40 BREAK (30 mins) 13:40 BREAK (30 mins)
14:10 Period 6 (50 mins) 14:10 Period 6 (50 mins)
15:00 Dismiss 15:00 Dismiss
8FRIDAY TEST DAY/WAR CRY DAY
Time Event Time Event
7:30 Staff Briefing 7:00 Sports Academy
7:40 Class Tutors (10 mins) 7:30 Electives (Grade 12 Set)
7:50 Period 1 (50 mins) 8:25 Staff Briefing
8:40 Period 2 (50 mins) 8:35 Class Tutors (20 mins)
9:30 Period 3 (50 mins) 8:55 Period 1 (40 mins)
10:20 Full Assembly (25 mins) 9:35 Period 2 (40 mins)
10:45 Sports Meetings (15 mins) 10:15 Period 3 (40 mins)
11:00 BREAK (25 mins) 10:55 BREAK (30 mins)
11:25 Period 4 (45 mins) 11:25 Test Period (65 mins)
12:15 Period 5 (45 mins) 12:30 Period 4 (40 mins)
13:00 Period 6 (45 mins) 13:10 Period 5 (40 mins)
13:45 Dismiss 13:50 BREAK (30 mins)
14:20 Period 6 (40 mins)
15:00 Dismiss
9CLASS TUTORS AND CLASSROOMS 2020
Teaching Venue Teaching
GRADE 12 GRADE LEADERSHIP Venue
12D Dudas Mr G2 12 Pastoral Smyth Mr S219
12U Nagan Ms S218 12 Discipline Dudas Mr G2
12R Kistiah Ms S304 11 Pastoral Henley Ms C314
12B Naidoo D Mr S120 11 Discipline Hulley Mr G6
12A Thomas Mr S215 10 Pastoral Nagiah Ms C512
12N Sibisi Ms E S401 10 Discipline Girodo Mr L B500
12H Mncwango Mr S302 9 Pastoral Lewis Mr A332
12X Cromie Mr Cambridge 9 Discipline Lombard Mr S402
GRADE 11 8 Pastoral Cele Mr B412
11D Brown Ms K B417 8 Discipline Beswick Mr S214
11U Bibin Ms S303 Senior Management
11R Clifton Dr S119 Mr Pinheiro (Head Master)
11B Mtshali Ms C424 Ms Vermaak
B415
11A Rabilall Ms C313 (Deputy Principal)
11N Subbiah Ms A337 Mr Norton
C425
11H Sibisi Ms P C423 (Deputy Head Master)
11X Dickinson Ms Cambridge Mr Goodwin G
S115
GRADE 10 (Deputy Head Master)
10D Goodwin Mr W C312 Mr Ngcongo
A442
10U Moodley Mr T S114 (Deputy Head Master)
10R Jansen van Rensburg Ms C511 Discipline Management Staff
10B Francis Ms / Sityane Mr G1/ S213 Green Mr (Head of Discipline) B506
10A Mc Duling Dr C513 Govender Mr (Gr 10, 11 and 12) G5
10N Sutherland Ms C311 Girodo Ms (Gr 8 and 9) S118
10H Coppin Ms D275 Academic Support Staff
10X Jansen van Rensburg Mr Cambridge/S403 Adam Mr G6A
GRADE 9 Baijoo Mr S405
9D Ngobese Ms C422 Baudach Ms Media
9U Govindsamy Mr S116 Bisschoff Ms G3
9R Bennett Mr G7 Drew Ms Media
9B Pentadu Mr C421 Du Preez Ms G1
9A Hamilton Ms C514 Reddy Ms S112
9N Salmond Dr S217 Rungan Ms Music
9X Moodley Ms L Cambridge Shore Mr B508
GRADE 8 Worth Ms IT/Media
8D Browne Ms S D271 Co-curricular Support Staff
8U Joshua Ms A336 Baker Mr Le Roux Mr
8R Botha Mr C310 Dudas Mr T Pillay Mr
8B Watermeyer Ms C510 Genade Mr Pina Mr
8A Van Wyk Mr S301 Khaliphi Mr W Siyaya Mr
8N Surtees Mr M1 Lazarus Mr F Zulu Mr
8X Moodley Ms L Cambridge La Marque Mr
10PREFECTS : SCHOOL PREFECTS : BLACKMORES
Quincy Hitler Head Boy Quincy Hitler Head Boy
Avumile Bongco Deputy Head Boy Sonqoba Makhanya Deputy Head Boy
Brian Dosemba Deputy Head Boy Sisipho Nofuya Deputy Head Boy
Prefects: Prefects:
Mu’aaz Bassa Avumile Bongco
Sandise Cezula Sandise Cezula
Sinakhokonke Dhlomo Kwanele Manukuza
Nqobani Dlamini Hlumelo Noncembu
Benjamin Hulett Joshua Stride
Azhar Karolia
Fuzail Khalil RCL (Representative Council of Learners)
Sithembiso Khubeka Quincy Hitler Chairman
Grant Khuzwayo Fuzail Khalil Vice Chairman
Sonqoba Makhanya Grant Khuzwayo Secretary
Kwanele Manukuza Mu’aaz Bassa Treasurer
Muhammad Moosa Sonqoba Makhanya Leadership
Dylan Morgenrood Quincy Hitler Leadership
Ntando Mpuqa Grant Khuzwayo Cultural
Awande Ndlovu Sihle Dladla Cultural
Sisipho Nofuya Asanda Zuma Sports
Hlumelo Noncembu Sinakhokonke Dhlomo Sports
Nqobile Phiri Adam Mahomed Academics
Thiyashan Pillay Mu’aaz Bassa Academics
Joshua Stride Luyanda Koboka Discipline
Rowan van Rooyen Fuzail Khalil Discipline
Joshua Winnaar Awande Ndlovu PR
Ayanda Yengwa Sinazo Zituta PR
Sibongisipho Zondi Quincy Hitler Staff Liaison
Sandise Cezula Maintenance BE
Ateeq Patel Maintenance
RCL Grade & School Reps
Grade 9 Representatives: Themba Mahlaba, Azi Mkokeli
Grade 10 Representatives: Omhle Zama, Akhil Naidoo
Grade 11 Representatives: Sinazo Zituta, Mpho Ndaba
Grade 12 Representatives: Ntando Mpuqa, Adam Mahomed
HOUSE PREFECTS
BLACKMORE Head of House: Quincy Hitler
SWALES Head of House: Benjamin Hulett
PAYN Head of House: Ntando Mpuqa
LANGLEY Head of House: Fuzail Khalil
GRICE Head of House: Grant Khuzwayo
CAMPBELL Head of House: Nqobile Phiri
11MAP OF SCHOOL : YEAR 2020
C BLOCK VAUSE ROAD B BLOCK
510 8B 421 9B 310 8R GUIDANCE G4 ELECTIVES 417 11D 508
WATERMEYER PENTADU BOTHA BISCHOFF ADAM BROWN SHORE
511 10R 422 9D 311 10N GOVENDER G5 415 506
JANSEN VAN NGOBESE SUTHERLAND G3 GOVENDER BODASING/ GREEN
RENSBURG BISCHOFF VERMAAK
512 423 11H 312 10D G2 12D G6 412 503
NAGIAH SIBISI P GOODWIN W DUDAS HULLEY CELE AUTOCAD
513 10A 424 11B 313 11A Bennison G6A 500
Stairs
MC DULING MTSHALI RABILALL Courtyard ADAM GIRODO L
514 9A 425 314 G1 10B G7 9R MEDIA CENTRE
HAMILTON NORTON HENLEY FRANCIS BENNETT WORTH / DREW / BAUDACH
Sick 449 448 447 446 444 Tembe 442 440 Print 438 Lift Verandah
Bay Dudas EXAMS Coetzee du Preez & Poole Ngcongo Room Ladies Foyer
451 452 453 454 455 443 441 Nozaic 437 G 434 432 431
Stairs
Shore Bodasing Smyth Dicks Norton Harris Singh Goodwin Foyer Harrison Pinheiro Vermaak
326 325 M324 327 328 329 330 322 317 Pillay Zulu
Stairs STAFFROOM
Govender Girodo Nagiah Henley Lewis Cele Govender Kitchen Baker Genade
AJ HUMAN Room SCHOOL MEDIA CENTRE
HALL
SEABROOKE’S
Walk Way RECEPTION
TUCKSHOP
M2 M1 8N
BLACKMORE DHS TV MARKETING SPORTS OFFICE COMPUTER ROOM
HOUSE SURTEES
304 12R 405 WORKSHOP
219 KISTIAH BAIJOO AYLWARD
SCIENCE BLK
SMYTH
120 12B 303 11U 403 MR
D NAIDOO BIBIN JANSEN VAN RENSBURG D Mc DERMOTT
119 11R 218 12U 302 12H 402 CONDITIONING
CLIFTON NAGAN MNCWANGO LOMBARD CENTRE
118 217 9N 301 8A 401 12N
GIRODO M SALMOND VAN WYK SIBISI E
116 9U 215 12A
GOVINDSAMY THOMAS ART BLOCK
115 214 1st Floor A332 A335 A336 8U A337 11N
GOODWIN G BESWICK LEWIS JOSHUA SUBBIAH
114 10U 213 10B Ground Floor A284 SPORTS OFFICES
MOODLEY T SITYANA LE ROUX
113
ZULU CAMBRIDGE
DRAMA BLOCK
112 DICKINSON D275 10H D271 8D
MOODLEY L SCHOOL HALL &
REDDY COPPIN BROWNE
CROMIE BILL PAYN
BOARDROOM D276 AV3 D277
RUNGAN B GREEN OFFICE
12BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND FOUNDATION STAFF
Business Portfolios
Mr G Harris - Business Manager Room 443
IT
Mrs L Worth - Head of IT Media Centre
Mr K Zulu - Universal IT Department Technician IT Office
Finance
Ms S Poole - Accountant Room 444
Mr N Tembe - Accounts Assistant Room 444
Ms D Dicks - Fees Administrator Room 454
HR & Payroll
Ms S Coetzee - Payroll Administrator Room 447
Uniform Shop
Mrs S Usher - Clothing Sales Uniform Shop
Estate and Maintenance
Mr G Aylward - Maintenance Mr J Sibiya - Maintenance Assistant
Mr SS Mtshali - General Supervisor Mr SZ Ntombela - Grounds Assistant
Mr MME Nxumalo - Grounds Assistant Mr L Sibiya - Grounds Assistant
Mr M Ncwane - General Assistant Mr ME Khumalo - General Assistant
Mr BT Ndlovu - Pool Supervisor Ms Z Zukulu - Cleaning Supervisor
Ms N Majozi - Cleaning Ms C Luthuli - Functions
Mr L Ardé - Estate Manager
Administration
Ms C Harrison - PA to the Head Master Room 434
Ms S Mabija - Receptionist and Telephonist Reception Office
Ms P Nozaic - Learner Records Room 441
Ms S Singh - DOE Liaison Room 441
Mr SE Nxumalo - Printing Supervisor Printing Room
Mr M Ngcongo - Printing Assistant Printing Room
13Marketing
Mr S La Marque - Director Marketing Office
Mr W du Plessis - Recruitment
Mr B Coskey - Admissions
Mr W Dlamini - Social Media
Ms S Drew - Media
Teaching Support
Mr C Moodley - Laboratory Assistant
Mr N Moodley - Laboratory Assistant
Blackmore House
Ms R Hellenberg - House Mother
Ms R Mncwabe - Laundry
Ms C Jokazi - Laundry
The DHS Foundation
Mr A Shedlock - CEO Foundation Office
Ms L Basson - PR and Communications
Mr J Oddy - Archives
DigiTV
Mr C Murphy
Mr T Nxumalo
14WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL LEARNER
TONE:
• Dress and conduct befitting of a gentleman at all times.
• Pride in oneself and Durban High School.
• Believe that Durban High School is the best and always strive to that end.
RESPECT:
• Respect for staff, parents and peers and for the property of others and the
School.
• Greet staff, visitors to the school and Matrics; addressing those older than you
as "Sir" or "Madam" (Ma’m).
• Common courtesy - showing basic chivalry, no back chat, quiet in all assemblies
and stand when greeting staff and your seniors.
COMMITMENT:
Giving 100% to Durban High School - academically, culturally and on the sports
field - and to parents, staff and peers.
BASIC PROCEDURES AND THINGS TO REMEMBER
ASSEMBLIES:
Monday: Full Assembly in the Hall
Tuesday and Thursday: Extended Registrations
Wednesday: Grade Assembly
Fridays: Full Assembly in the Hall
Grade Assemblies House Assemblies
Gr 12 DC Thompson Hall Grice Seabrooke’s Terrace
Gr 11 Bennison Courtyard Campbell Memorial Quad
Gr 10 Memorial Quad Langley Flava Café Terrace
Gr 9 Seabrooke’s Terrace Payn Bennison Courtyard
Gr 8 Flava Café Terrace Swales AC Martin Pool Terraces
Blackmore Blackmore House
15DESIGNATED AREAS for EACH GRADE DURING BREAK
Grade 12 Bennison Courtyard
Grade 11 Memorial Courtyard
Grade 10 Kit & Coffee Quad
Grade 9 Seabrooke’s Terrace
Grade 8 Flava Café Terrace
Each leaner will be held responsible for keeping the school LITTER FREE
SECURITY:
In the best interest of the learners, all learners, parents and visitors to the School are
required to make use of the Armstrong Gate in St Thomas Road. No other gate will be
opened.
IPad/ Laptop LOCKERS:
Initially available to Grade 8, 9 and Cambridge boys. These lockers cost R550 per year or
R1250 for 5 years. Payment to be made to the School Cashier. Locker numbers will be
allocated on payment.
Blue LOCKERS:
Available at R100 per year. Payment to be made to the School Cashier. Proof of payment
will allow Mr Shore to allocate a locker.
ASSEMBLIES:
All learners must ensure that their school bags are left in their REGISTRATION
CLASSROOM when attending assemblies.
All REGISTRATION classrooms must remain locked.
16EXEAT PROCEDURE
The following exeat procedure will be followed whenever a boy needs permission to leave
the premises:
NON-EMERGENCY
1. In the case of a non-emergency (i.e. anything that the learner and his parents must
reasonably have known ahead of time), the parent has to send an email or a letter to
the Pastoral Head indicating:
a) the day and time of exeat request;
b) the reason for the exeat.
2. Pastoral Head responds to email or letter and copies in Class Tutor and Head
Master’s PA.
3. On the day of the exeat, the learner collects EXEAT PERMISSION FORM from the
Class Tutor and gets it signed by their Pastoral Head (in the case of a boarder, the
EXEAT PERMISSION FORM must be signed by the Senior Housemaster or one of the
Masters on duty.)
4. The Pastoral Head issues an EXEAT SLIP.
5. All EXEAT PERMISSION FORMS are to be sent for filing in the Learners’ files.
EMERGENCY
1. In the case of an emergency (i.e. illness, family emergency, anything that the learner
and his parents could not reasonably have known ahead of time), the learner will
follow the following procedure.
2. Collect an EXEAT PERMISSION FORM from Reception.
3. The learner gets the EXEAT PERMISSION FORM signed by the Pastoral Head or
Discipline Head (in the case of a boarder, the EXEAT PERMISSION FORM must be
signed by the Senior Housemaster or one of the Masters on duty.)
4. The Pastoral Head, Academic Head or Discipline Head will issue an EXEAT SLIP.
5. All EXEAT PERMISSION FORMS are to be sent for filing in the Learners’ files.
SICK BAY
1. Only a Pastoral or Discipline Head may give a learner permission to use the sick bay.
17LEADERSHIP 2020
“Honouring all Relationships”
The Leadership Programme at DHS consists of a number of different initiatives. They are
Mentorship, the Khotso Horse Trails, Community Service, House Prefectship, School
Prefectship, Blackmore Prefectship, the RCL, Work Experience, Co-curricular Captains and
Class Captains. These operate at different grade levels.
GRADE 8
• The Grade 8’s are mentored on a weekly basis by their Grade 11 mentors, who will
operate as their “big brothers” on campus, and will work through the mentorship
syllabus with them during the year.
• All Grade 8’s attend an outdoor leadership camp at the beginning of the year.
• 12 hours of community service are performed during the year.
GRADE 9
• All Grade 9’s attend a three-day outdoor leadership training programme.
• 12 hours of community service are performed during the year.
• Grade 9 Campout.
GRADE 10
• The entire grade attends a five-day outdoor leadership experience where they put
those hard learned leadership and team work lessons into practice out in the field.
• Mentors are trained for their Grade 11 responsibilities.
• 24 hours of community service are performed outside DHS.
GRADE 11
• Those selected for the mentorship programme mentor their Grade 8 charges.
• House and School Prefects are appointed, and take charge as soon as the Matrics
begin Trials. The Chairman of the RCL is democratically elected and serves during his
matric year.
• 24 hours of community service are performed outside DHS.
• Grade 11 Leader Programme.
GRADE 12
• House, Blackmore and School Prefects provide learner leadership throughout the
year.
THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD: This is available to any learner but it is suggested that they start
the Bronze Level in Grade 8.
18Educators involved in Leadership activities are tabled below:
Activity Educator in Charge
2. Grade 8, 9 & 10 Leadership and President’s Award Mr Lewis
3. Co-curricular Captains and Class Captains Ms Henley
4. Community Service Ms Joshua
5. Mentorship Ms Girodo
6. RCL Ms Sutherland
7. Prefectship - Blackmore House Mr Govender
8. Prefectship - School Prefects Mr Dudas
9. Work Experience Ms Henley
ACADEMIC AWARDS CRITERIA
Half
Colours Honours
Grade Colours When Awarded
(592-626) (627+)
(557-591)
10 80% 85% 90% • End of year
11 80% 85% 90% • End of year
• Half-year exams
12 80% 85% 90%
• Trials
19CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
PREAMBLE TO CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT DHS:
1. In order to achieve an award, certificate or prize, a learner must currently be enrolled
at Durban High School.
2. All learners and their parents will need to complete an activity commitment form
and code of conduct form.
Once the learner has signed these forms he is committed to the particular activity for
the year.
3. All learners who take part in co-curricular activities will have to adhere to the correct
dress code pertaining to his chosen activity/activities.
4. Any learner taking part in a tour will need to pay for the tour upfront, and in full,
before he leaves on the tour. Non-payment will result in the learner being
withdrawn from the tour.
5. All learners will need to complete a Code of Conduct form before they may leave on
tour. Learners are expected, at all times, to act in a positive way, adhering to the
Code of Conduct.
TOUR POLICY and COSTINGS
1. All costs for the tour need to be paid before the commencement of the tour. The
parent/guardian can make arrangements to pay the amount off - beforehand only.
2. All costs of the tour must be covered by the learners. This must include petrol, tolls,
driver hiring, kit, etc.
3. If a learner has outstanding tour fees from the previous year, then he may not go on
tour until the outstanding tour fees are settled.
4. Staff and learners are representing the School at all times and thus are on official
duty for the entire tour.
5. All disciplinary issues must be handled through the school’s disciplinary structure.
6. No form of initiation may take place.
7. Medical and Indemnity forms are to be completed.
SERVICE AWARDS
1. A learner is only eligible after three years of service.
2. An award must be motivated by the staff member in charge of the activity.
3. The highest award that can be attained is Colours.
20CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Durban High School has a rich heritage of Cultural Activities. These activities exist because
we firmly believe that one of our roles as an educational institution is to develop mature
and balanced young men who are able to cope with the demands of the real world.
The Cultural Activities are overseen by a Cultural Activities Committee.
The members of this Committee and their respective activities are tabulated below.
ACTIVITY EDUCATOR/S-IN-CHARGE
Chair Person: Ms S Nagiah
Chess Ms Nagiah
Choir Ms Rungan
Debating Mr Cele
Drama Ms Browne
Drumline Ms Rungan
Sisonke (Cultural Evening) Ms Nagiah
Music Ms Rungan
Piano / Keyboard Club Ms Rungan
Poetry Club Ms Ngobese
Pop Vocal Ensemble Ms Rungan
Toastmasters Mr Cele
Technical Ms Nagiah
All learners are welcome to participate in any of these activities. An awards system is in
place for most of these activities.
21CULTURAL AWARDS
1. Awards are only awarded from Grade 10.
2. Whilst the recognition of individual talent is the basis of the awards system, it is subject to the underlying principles of personal
integrity.
3. Awards have to be worn with honour at all times.
4. No award is a right for the individual. It is a privilege bestowed on the learner by the School.
5. Where any individual is found lacking in integrity, no award will be made and any award may be withdrawn at the
discretion of the Cultural Activities Committee if this principle is violated.
6. Awards are recommended at the discretion of the Cultural Activities Committee and endorsed by the Head Master.
7. The criteria listed below are merely a guideline.
ACTIVITY SCROLL / TEAM AWARD HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
CHESS • For a regular, reliable and • For a player selected for a • KZN U18A Team. • SA U18 Team.
committed player for two Regional Team or for a • SA U16 equivalent. • KZN U18 Team for two
years. First Team player who has years.
been in the First Team for
two years.
DEBATING • Regular committed • Finalist in any Regional • Member of the Provincial • Member of the National
member of a Debating Debating contest/ Debating team or an Debating team.
team who has participated competition of merit and a outstanding Debater in a
for at least two years at committed and senior team. He must be a
any level. responsible Debater who committed and
has participated actively in responsible and have
a number of debates and participated actively in a
competitions. number of debates and
competitions.
22ACTIVITY SCROLL / TEAM AWARD HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
DRAMA 1. Learners must have been involved in Performance activities for a minimum of two years.
PREAMBLE: 2. Character and attitude must be above reproach.
3. Commitment and reliability should be of a high standard.
4. The following areas of performance are under consideration:
4.1 Performing in the Performance Arts Competition (Dramatic Item)
4.2 Directing/choreographing for the performing Arts Competition
4.3 Acting in School Play/Dance Production
4.4 Performing in a Musical
4.5 Performing in a Musical Revue
4.6 Backstage work
4.7 Other (at the discretion of the Head of Drama)
These awards will be recommended at the discretion of the nominator in exceptional situations.
DRAMA • Learners may be • Learners are eligible for • The same as for the Half • The same as for Colours
nominated for this award if nomination if they have Colours award except that except the involvement
they have made valuable made exceptional the participation must be must have been for at least
contributions to at least contributions in at least at lead role level in one of three years.
three of the areas listed four of the above areas or the following 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 • The candidate must have
above or one area on three one area on four or 4.5 of the preamble. either directed a
occasions. occasions. production of a suitably
high standard (decided
upon by the Drama
teacher/s) or consistently
delivered outstanding
performances, indicating
insight and creative flair
for theatrical performance.
The Learner should have
brought honour to Durban
High School.
23ACTIVITY SCROLL / TEAM AWARD HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
MUSIC • For a regular, reliable and For a committed, on-going, For a major contribution to • For an exceptional
committed contribution to active and commendable Music at the School, involving contribution to Music at
music. contribution to music in the life commitment, responsibility and School.
of the School, including: reliability. • Musicality must be of an
• Accompanying vocal and The contribution must be of a exceptionally high standard.
instrumental groups on a high standard across a range of • There must be on-going
regular basis at School events, such as: involvement in the musical
and/or solo performances • Participation in concerts, life of the school, with an
on a regular basis at shows, etc. with specific emphasis on leadership,
concerts, shows, etc. emphasis on musical mentoring junior musicians
• Membership of an leadership and/or solo and contribution to the
commendable contribution performance. functioning of the
to a School Music group • Display musical leadership department.
• Participation and amongst peers and/or • Selection for a National
commendable contribution mentors/guides - motivates Music body/group and
to school productions, fellow and junior musicians. on-going participation
shows, concerts, etc. • Selection for and sustained therein.
• Selection for a Provincial involvement in a Provincial • Must show outstanding
Music body and on-going Music body or recognised commitment and talent and
participation therein musical event that is of a always serve the best
• A commendable, on-going high musical standard and interests of other musicians
involvement in the brings credit to the school. and the department as well
organising and managing of • Original music published as self. Brings honour to
Music events. through recognised label/ both self and School. Other
• Music performance or receiving critical acclaim. (at the discretion of the
original music publication at * Top 10 reality music show Cultural Committee).
accredited event or social achievement.
media presence (+100 hits). • Other (at the discretion of
• Other (at the discretion of the Cultural Committee).
the Cultural Committee).
24ACTIVITY SCROLL / TEAM AWARD HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
TECHNICAL / The following areas should be under consideration:
PREAMBLE • All school productions: drama, drama musical
• Performing arts
• Music concerts / café concerts
• Sporting activities
• Community hosted shows at DHS and elsewhere
• Speech days
• Other at the discretion of the Cultural Committee and Cultural Head.
TECHNICAL • For regular and reliable • For highly commendable • For significant technical • For exceptional
contribution in the and active technical contribution to contribution in the
technical field over a participation over a period productions/events, etc, technical field.
period of 2 years or in a of 3 years or in a number over a period of 4 years. • Showing leadership, flare,
number of events over a of productions/events. • Contribution must be creativity as a technician.
shorter period. • Commitment and outstanding and which • For showing exceptional
• For a valuable contribution reliability must be brings credit to self and responsibility and
which has brought credit outstanding. the school. displaying a professional
to self and the school. • Unusual dedication as a • Creative flare in the level of talent.
technician is shown. technical field is shown.
POETRY CLUB • Regular and committed • Commendable • Significant contribution • Exceptional contribution
member for two or more contribution to meetings over two or more years. over two or more years.
years. and events over two or • Very good linguistic ability • Excellent writing skills.
more years. and writes creatively. • Highly skilled performer of
• Regular participation in • Regular participation in all poetry.
Open Mic Sessions and Poetry Club events. • Has shown leadership
other poetry events. • Minimum 10 original ability and helped organise
• Creates own work. works. and run Poetry Club
• Minimum 5 original works. events.
• Minimum 15 original
works.
25SPORT INFORMATION 2020
Sport is seen as an integral part of School life. Grades 8, 9, 10,11and 12 learners are
required to participate in one sport per term.
Durban High School has a number of sports and related activities on offer. Within the next
series of pages you will be able to see the sports available. Once you have seen the wide
variety of extra-mural activities the School can offer you, you must commit yourself to at
least one sporting code per term. Your participation in sport will be monitored during the
course of the year. This commitment could be a direct involvement within the sport or
could be an administrative or assistance role within the sport, e.g. Cricket scorer or First Aid
assistant.
COMMITMENT:
Once you have decided on your sporting activity for the term, you will need to report to
practice on the designated days and participate within that activity for the entire season.
This process will be repeated at the beginning of each term. You will be required to have
the Sports Commitment Form signed by your new coach, your parents and most
importantly yourself. This level of commitment will be monitored by your Class Tutor,
Prefects, Coaches and M-i-Cs of Sport on a regular basis. Learners who fail to attend
practices or matches without a valid excuse will be subjected to a hearing in front of the
Sports Discipline Committee.
DHS PASSION AND PRIDE IN SPORT:
You will now be engaging yourself in the sporting activities that DHS has to offer. In doing
so, you become a part of the 154 year history of sportsmen who have worn the DHS Blue
and Gold Colours. As they did in their time at 'School', so you should play all your sport
with Passion and Pride. Playing with Passion and Pride does not mean win at all costs; it
means play the game with spirit and sportsmanship. You must be a true ambassador of the
School, both on and off the sports field.
RESPONSIBILITY OF LEARNERS:
You are to ensure that you have committed yourself to a sporting activity and that you
attend both practices and fixtures. Should a problem arise that you cannot attend a
fixture or practice, it is your responsibility to find your coach or facilitator and excuse
yourself well in advance (at least two days) with a letter from your parent/guardian. If an
emergency arises or there are unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from attending
the fixture, you are to ensure that the coach is contacted or that a message is given to
him/her that you cannot attend. On the first school day after the fixture, an email or
letter from your parents confirming the emergency should be handed to the coach.
26It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct kit for practices and matches.
There is a kit list included in this booklet. You should attend all meetings and check the
notice boards at least once a day.
PARENTS:
We at DHS encourage parents/guardians to support their sons by attending fixtures,
assisting with transport, if needed, and helping with supplying teas and cakes for home
fixtures. We also appeal to our parents to support the sporting activities by encouraging
their sons to participate. We also ask that parents/guardians ensure that their sons have
the correct kit for their sporting activities in which their sons will participate.
DRESS CODES - Apply to Fixtures and Practices:
When arriving at or departing from a fixture or practice, be it a home or an away fixture, all
learners will dress in full school uniform. This rule also applies to going home after sports
practices in the afternoon where the boys must change into full school uniform. The
sports kit required for that fixture must be carried in an appropriate DHS school bag. The
dress code for each sporting discipline has been outlined for your information. Please
check the list below and record the appropriate kit required for each sport.
The majority of your sports kit requirements can be purchased at The Kit and Coffee Shop
based at Durban High School.
STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR SPORT
Chairman: Mr Pillay Secretary: Mr Genade
Athletics: Mr Dudas Rugby: Mr Le Roux
Basketball: Mr Zulu Rugby Sevens: Mr Lombard
Badminton: Mr C Moodley Sailing: Ms Jansen van Rensburg
Conditioning: Mr Hulley Softball: Mr N Moodley
Cricket: Mr Lazarus Sport Climbing: Mr Lewis
Cross Country: Mr W Goodwin Sport First Aid: Ms Francis/Mr Thomas
Football: Mr Bezuidenhout Squash: Mr D Naidoo
Hockey: Mr Baker Swimming: Mr La Marque
Indoor Hockey: Mr Baker Tennis: Ms Bisschoff
Rowing: Mr Surtees Water Polo: Mr La Marque
27SPORTING AWARDS
1. A learner who achieves the minimum requirements for an award does not automatically get the appropriate award. A
consistent performance of a high standard must be maintained throughout the season. His contribution to the team,
loyalty to the school, behaviour and character will be taken into account. A learner who considers his own interests above
those of the team disqualifies himself from consideration for an award. After all this has been discussed, the Awards
Committee will then recommend to the Head Master that the learner be given his award.
2. No award is a right for the individual. It is a privilege bestowed on the individual by the school.
3. Where any individual is found lacking in sportsmanship or integrity, no award will be made. Any award may be withdrawn
by the Awards Committee if these principles are violated.
4. An award may be withdrawn if an individual does not fulfil his general extra-mural commitment.
5. A learner may achieve these awards while representing Durban High School at Zonal, Regional, KwaZulu Natal or SA
Schools levels. However, performances achieved while representing a private club or any other external sporting body
will not be considered.
6. No Grade 8 or Grade 9 learner may receive a colours award. The highest award a Grade 10 learner may obtain is colours.
7. Learners in Grades 8 and 9 who perform exceptionally well will receive merit certificates.
8. While a learner may qualify for an award at the end of the first term, it is likely that he will only receive it at the end of the
code’s season (i.e. at the end of term 3 or term 4).
9. A learner must fulfil the Half Colours criteria before a higher award is to be considered. Half Colours can only be
considered for 1st Team participation on a 50% + 1 basis. (MIC’s need to submit accurate registers for the entire season,
for their 1st Team, before any awards will be considered for the code).
10.The criteria will be reviewed annually.
11.All queries to be directed to the MIC of the code, and then to the Awards Committee.
12.The Head Master is the final arbiter of awards.
13.All codes must be recognised by The Department of Education and by Durban High School.
14.The criteria listed below are merely a guideline.
15.In order to receive an Honours award, a learner will need to have achieved a playing cap in the team concerned (making a
squad does not qualify for an Honours award).
28SPORT Merit Certificate HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
ATHLETICS • 650 points X 3 on the Absa • 750 points x 3 on the Absa • 850+ point x 3 on the Absa
scale. scale. scale.
• Regular attendance at • Regular attendance at • Where two performances
practices. practices. have been scored at 850,
800 will be considered for
the third competition.
BADMINTON • Zonal or District • KZN U17 • KZN U19A • SA U19
Representation •
• 80% 1st Team
participation
BASKETBALL • Zonal or District • District U16 • SA U16 • KZN U18
Representation • District U18 • SA U20 District SALGA • SA Schools U18A
• 80% 1st Team •
participation
CRICKET • KZN U15 • (50% + 1) 1st team • KZN U17 • KZN U18
participation • Outstanding performer • SA Schools U18
for the 1st XI
CROSS • Umlazi District U15 • Umlazi District U17 • KZN U17A • KZN U19A
COUNTRY • Durban Central U17 • Umlazi District U19 •
• Durban Central U19
FOOTBALL • Zonal or District • (50% + 1) 1st Team • KZN U19 • KZN U19 for 2 years
Representation participation • Outstanding performer for • SA Schools U17 or higher
the 1st XI
29SPORT Merit Certificate HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
HOCKEY • Zonal or District • (50% + 1) 1 Team
st
• KZN Coastal U18B • KZN Coastal U18A
Representation participation • Outstanding performer • KZN U21A
• KZN Coastals U18C for the 1st XI • SA Schools U17 Squad
• SA U16 • SA Schools U18A
INDOOR • (50% +1) 1st Team • Outstanding performer • No Honours awards at
HOCKEY participation for the 1st Team present
RUGBY • (50% + 1) 1st Team • KZN U18A • KZN U18A
participation • KZN Academy Week • SA Schools U18A
• Outstanding performer
for the 1st XV
RUGBY • Must play in two • Coach’s discretion for • KZN U17A • SA Schools U17A
SEVENS tournaments excellent service + 3
tournaments
SOFTBALL • 80% 1st team participation • KZN U17A • KZN U19A or U17A for 2
• KZN U19A years
• Outstanding performer • SA Schools U17A
for the 1st Team • SA Schools U19A
SPORT • 80% participation • KZN U19 • SA Schools U19
CLIMBING • Minimum 3rd place in • Outstanding performer
School A League
competition U19
SQUASH • (50% + 1) 1st team • KZN U 19A • KZN U19A for 2 years
participation • Outstanding performer • SA Schools U19A
for the 1st Team
30SPORT Merit Certificate HALF COLOURS COLOURS HONOURS
SWIMMING • 80% 1 team participation
st
• Times - Averages • Times - Averages
- term specific - • Swim in all galas • Swim in all galas
(see details on Page 32) • (see details on Page 32) • (see details on Page 32)
TENNIS • 3 Caps in 1st Team in a • (50% + 1) 1st team • KZN U19A • KZN U19A for 2 years
season participation • KZN U17A • SA Schools U19
• Outstanding performer • SA Schools U17
for the 1st Team
WATER • 3 Caps in 1st Team in a • (50% +1) 1st team • KZN Schools U18A/U17A • KZN Schools U19A
POLO season Participation • KZN Schools U19B • SA U18A
• Outstanding performer • SA Schools U19A
for the 1st Team
Service to • Grade 8 and Grade 9 • Grade 10 meaningful • Grade 11 meaningful
Sport Award meaningful service to service to the code service to the code
a code for the two (provided a boy has (provided a boy has
years achieved the two merits in achieved the half colours
Grades 8 and 9 for the criteria)
same code)
These awards are subject to a review during the 2020 school year
31ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR SWIMMING AWARDS
1. The nominee must have competed in 80% of the scheduled inter-school meets.
2. The nominee must be a regular attendee at team practices (morning and afternoon). Regular attendance at ⅔ of compulsory
sessions.
3. The qualifying times for all four strokes for both short course (25m) and long course (50m) remain unchanged (see list).
4. The nominee must have at least four (4) recorded times for the stroke and distance and the mean time should be used as the
qualifying time.
5. KZN Championships and times recorded in KZN Schools’ trials for 100m, 200m and 400m may be used to qualify swimmer for an
award.
Distance Breaststroke Backstroke Butterfly Freestyle
Colours Honours Colours Honours Colours Honours Colours Honours Colours Honours
100 m 1:12.0 1:09.0 1:03.0 1:01.0 1:03.0 1:01.0 58.0 56.0 1:05.0 1:03.0
200 m 2:31.0 2:25.0 2:18.0 2:14.0 2:16.0 2:12.0 2:04.0 2:00.0 2:18.0 1:12.0
400 m 4:08.0 3:58.0 5:20,0 5:05.0
Honours Honours Colours Colours Half Colours Half Colours
Short Long Short Long Short Long
24.99 25.74 26.8 27.61 27.57 28.40
31.89 33.68 33.25 35.12 35.11 37.08
28.85 30.67 30.35 32.27 32.18 34.22
27.32 28.11 29.31 30.16 30.05 30.92
32SPORT KIT 2020
Athletics Blue DHS Blue/Gold DHS Short White Appropriate
Shorts Vest DHS Socks Footwear #
Badminton Blue DHS Blue and Short White Appropriate
Shorts White DHS DHS Socks Footwear #
Shirt
Basketball Blue DHS Blue/Gold Blue DHS Blue and Gold Appropriate
Shorts DHS Vest Socks with warm up Shirt Footwear #
Gold Stripe
Climbing Blue DHS Blue/Gold DHS Short White Appropriate
Shorts Vest DHS Socks Footwear #
Cricket DHS White White DHS White DHS Blue DHS Socks Blue DHS DHS Cricket Appropriate
Cricket Longs Cricket Shirt Shorts (U14 with Gold Stripe Cricket Cap Pullover Footwear #
only) (U14 only)
Cross Country Blue DHS Blue/ Gold DHS Short Appropriate
Shorts DHS Vest White Socks Footwear #
Football Blue DHS Blue/Gold DHS Blue DHS Blue and Gold Black Boots
Shorts Soccer Shirt Socks with warm up Shirt Only #
Gold Stripe
Golf Long Chino Blue and Blue DHS Appropriate
Pants White DHS Cricket Cap Footwear #
Shirt
Hockey Blue DHS Blue/Gold DHS Blue DHS Blue and Gold Appropriate
Shorts Hockey Shirt Socks with warm up Shirt Footwear #
Gold Stripe
33House Games Blue DHS Blackmore Swales Vest: Payn Vest: Langley Vest: Grice Vest: Campbell
Shorts Vest: White Gold Blue Red Pale Blue Vest: Green
Phys Ed Blue DHS Blue/Gold DHS Costume DHS Towel
Shorts DHS Vest
Rowing Blue DHS Blue and DHS Towel Appropriate
Shorts White DHS Footwear #
Shirt
Rugby Black DHS Blue/Gold DHS Blue DHS Blue and Gold Black Boots
Rugby Shorts Rugby Jersey Socks with warm up Shirt Only #
Gold Stripe
Sailing Blue DHS Blue and DHS Towel Appropriate
Shorts White DHS Footwear #
Shirt
Softball White Softball Blue and Blue DHS Appropriate
Pants # White DHS Cricket Cap Footwear #
Shirt
Swimming Blue DHS Blue and DHS Costume DHS Towel Appropriate
Shorts White DHS Footwear #
Shirt
Squash/ Blue DHS Blue and DHS Short Appropriate
Tennis Shorts White DHS White Socks Footwear #
Shirt
Water Polo Blue DHS Blue and DHS Costume DHS Towel DHS Gown Appropriate
Shorts White DHS Footwear #
Shirt
# Not available at The Kit and Coffee Shop
**Boys may only use the appropriate DHS Sports Bag to carry their sports kit**
34HOUSE STAFF 2020
BLACKMORE CAMPBELL GRICE LANGLEY PAYN SWALES
Educator in
GOVENDER SMYTH LEWIS GIRODO M GIRODO L GOODWIN W
Charge:
DU PLESSIS ADAM BAIJOO BESWICK BAKER BENNETT
GENADE BODASING BIBIN BOTHA CROMIE BISSCHOFF
JANSEN V RENSBURG BROWNE BROWN CELE HAMILTON DU PREEZ
JANSEN V RENSBURG CLIFTON DICKINSON COSKEY KISTIAH DUDAS MR A
MOODLEY C COPPIN HULLEY GREEN LE ROUX DUDAS MR T
PINA FRANCIS MOODLEY N JOSHUA MNCWANGO GOVINDSAMY
SITYANA HENLEY MTSHALI LA MARQUE NAGAN MOODLEY L
LOMBARD SIBISI P LAZARUS NAGIAH NGOBESE
MOODLEY T THOMAS MC DULING PENTADU REDDY
SUBBIAH WATERMEYER RABILALL SALMOND SUTHERLAND
SURTEES NAIDOO D SHORE ZULU VAN WYK
SIBISI E
HOUSE
COLOURS
WHITE GREEN LIGHT BLUE RED OXFORD BLUE OLD GOLD
SCHOOL COLOURS: OXFORD BLUE & OLD GOLD
35CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LEARNERS
INTRODUCTION
1. This Code of Conduct is aimed at establishing a disciplined and purposeful
environment at the Durban High School (“the School”), dedicated to the values which
the School espouses and to the improvement and maintenance, inter alia, of the
quality of the learning process in the classroom, in extra-mural and cultural activities
and on the playing field.
2. All learners accepted and enrolled by the School (“the learners”) are expected to be
conversant with this Code of Conduct, and to abide by it.
CONDUCT
3. Learners shall conduct themselves in a law abiding, disciplined and decent manner
which proudly upholds the DHS ethos and tradition.
4. In particular, learners shall not commit any of the actions prohibited expressly or
impliedly in the annexed schedules setting out major and minor offences.
5. Learners shall not conduct themselves in a manner which brings the School into
disrepute inside or outside the School and during School functions.
6. Learners are expected to display good manners at all times. Visitors to the School are
to be treated with every consideration and courtesy and are to be greeted and
assisted in every way possible.
7. The following qualities are encouraged:
7.1 honesty, truthfulness and integrity;
7.2 moral courage;
7.3 sound judgement;
7.4 hard work and team work (both on and off the playing field);
7.5 modesty;
7.6 tenacity;
7.7 self-esteem and self-discipline;
7.8 respect for others and their property;
7.9 tolerance and compassion;
7.10 loyalty and a pride in the School and the values it espouses, a pride in the City
of Durban, in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa;
7.11 leadership, learning and the culture of reconciliation and peace.
8. Prefects are entrusted with certain responsibilities by the Head Master and their
instructions must be obeyed at all times.
9. Learners waiting at bus stops must form an orderly queue before boarding a bus and
must behave correctly travelling to and from the School. The senior boys on the bus
are responsible for the good behaviour of all the boys. Manners are important!
10. Learners shall not enter the out-of-bounds areas identified in the schedule annexed
hereto (see pg. 39).
3611. Appearance
11.1 Learners shall abide by the dress code as set out in the annexure hereto (see
pg.38);
11.2 Learners shall be neat and clean. In particular, a shower shall be taken after
playing games;
11.3 The full School uniform is to be worn for all the School functions and activities.
This includes Saturdays and all evening functions as well as functions where
the School is being represented by the boy at other schools. Learners
attending as spectators where the School is involved must wear School
uniform, including events away from the School. Grades 8, 9 and 10 boys are
to wear their Bashers at all official functions, compulsory events or any other
function deemed official by the Head Master;
11.4 Members of all School teams/groups shall wear the School uniform when going
to matches/activities and when returning home from matches/activities;
11.5 The official School bag must be used for both academic and sporting purposes.
All bags must be marked clearly with the learner's name;
11.6 Learners' hair styles shall be as set out in the hairstyle code annexed hereto
(see pg. 38);
11.7 Learners must be clean shaven.
11.8 No sport kit to be worn together with school uniform.
OFFENCES, PROCEDURE AND PUNISHMENT
12. The appropriate punishments for the offences are as set out in the schedules dealing
with minor and major offences.
13. As this code governs conduct both in the School and out of the School, it will be an
aggravating feature if a learner breaches the code in the School and its environs or
while representing the School or in a context where his act or omission brings the
School, staff members, the RCL or Prefects into disrepute.
14. The disciplinary procedures shall be those prescribed by the competent authorities
from time to time and in particular those set out in the Provincial Gazette of
KwaZulu-Natal No.285, 1997, dated 21st August 1997, read with Section 9 of the
South African School's Act No. 84 of 1996.
15. The Governing Body may refer to the Police for investigation of any serious
misconduct which constitutes an offence according to law.
16. Every learner shall be entitled to due process, including a fair hearing for
transgressions of the Code of Conduct.
17. Learners' bags and lockers are open to inspection at the School's discretion as per the
Provincial Gazette of KwaZulu-Natal No.285, 1997, dated 21st August 1997, of the
South African School's Act No. 84 of 1996.
37DRESS CODE - THE SCHOOL UNIFORM
1. Navy blue blazer with the School pocket badge (see page 3 for Summer and Winter
Uniform).
2. White shirt (short or long sleeve) with ordinary collar.
3. The DHS School tie (cover all buttons)
4. Regular cut charcoal trousers (no skinny trousers, tapering or tailoring allowed).
Boys who repeatedly violate the spec on trousers will be punished accordingly.
5. A plain black belt with a regular buckle may be worn.
6. Black or charcoal socks.
7. Plain black School shoes - no suede or designer shoes may be worn.
8. Pullovers/Jersey - plain blue V-neck with the School badge.
9. No gloves.
10. No scarves, except for Matrics (see page 4).
11. The DHS branded school bags only. (No branded bags)
12. The correct kit for games as specified by the Director of Sport (see pgs. 33 and 34).
13. No prescription sun glasses. Conservative frames for glasses only.
14. No tie pins.
HAIR STYLES
1. Boys' hair is to be neat and well groomed at all times.
2. No extremes of style or length will be allowed and, as a guideline, boys' haircuts must
meet the following requirements:
2.1 Hair must be kept short, neat, clean and well clear of the eyebrows, ears and
collar.
2.2 Side burns may not extend below the middle of the ear and must be kept short
and unstyled.
2.3 Hair to be short on top.
2.4 No designer hair styles that draw unnecessary attention.
2.5 No shaved sides.
3. Hair must not be artificially bleached or dyed.
RELIGIOUS/CULTURAL/MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SCHOOL CODE OF
CONDUCT
1. A letter of request for exemption should be addressed to the Head Master. This letter
should outline the reasons for the request and contain any attached supporting
documentation.
2. This letter of request will be submitted to the Religious/Cultural/Medical Exemptions
Committee for discussion. Exemptions are in no way automatically issued. The merits
of each request will be assessed by the committee.
38AREAS OF THE SCHOOL AND SURROUNDS WHICH ARE OUT-OF-BOUNDS TO
LEARNERS
1. Blackmore House for day-boys AT ALL TIMES.
2. The public toilets near the Drama Room.
3. The D.C. Thompson Hall except for properly constituted meetings sanctioned by the
Head Master.
4. The classrooms and laboratory areas; the St Thomas Road side of the Media Centre;
new and old Science Blocks, before School, during breaks and after School.
5. The area behind the wall in the Memorial Courtyard.
6. The AC Martin Swimming Pool area unless a school master is in attendance.
7. The car park alongside and in front of the Science Block before school and during
breaks.
8. Sandford Field (including area outside Chris Seabrook Music Centre and the seating
area outside Blackmore House).
9. The Dome and stairs outside the Reception area.
10. Berea Park is out of bounds at all times.
SERIOUS OFFENCES
The offences listed in this schedule are regarded as serious and may lead to suspension and
expulsion from the School. Disciplinary procedures in terms of this schedule shall be those
prescribed in the Provincial Gazette of KwaZulu-Natal No. 285, 1997, dated the 21st of
August 1997 or any amendment thereto. In the event of the Governing Body deciding not
to suspend or expel the learner, the Governing Body shall be entitled to impose such other
punishment which may include written warnings and other punishments and/or
rehabilitative measures.
1. Theft or possession of stolen property or fraud or dishonest behaviour of any sort.
2. The possession of test papers or examination papers prior to the writing of tests or
examinations.
3. Infringement of examination rules.
4. Possession, threat of use or the actual use of a dangerous weapon.
5. Possession of any form of pornographic material.
6. Accessing or attempting to access inappropriate material through the computer.
7. Possession, use, transmission or visible evidence of the use of narcotic or
unauthorised drugs, alcohol or intoxicants of any kind.
8. Smoking or the possession of cigarettes, tobacco, ignition methods or smoking
apparatus at any time.
9. The consumption of alcoholic beverages at the School or outside of the School is
prohibited.
10. Fighting, assault or battery is prohibited.
11. Immoral behaviour or profanity is prohibited.
12. To falsely identify oneself.
3913. Hate speech, sexism, racism - written or verbal - is prohibited.
14. Vandalism, graffiti, the destroying or the defacing of School property, or the property
of others, including that of other learners.
15. Disrespect, abuse, initiation of any form, objectionable behaviour and verbal abuse
directed at educators or other School employees or learners.
16. Repeated violations of School rules or the Code of Conduct.
17. Criminal and oppressive behaviour such as rape and gender based harassment;
victimisation, bullying and intimidation of other learners.
18. Knowingly and wilfully supplying false information or falsifying documentation to gain
an unfair advantage at the School.
19. Departure, without permission, from the School property between the start and the
finish of the School day.
20. Behaviour anywhere in the School or its environs which obstructs others from
Learning and teaching.
21. Absence (without good reason) from all School teaching periods.
22. Plagiarism.
23. Any form of body piercing and/or tattooing which is visible when the learner is
involved in any School activity.
24. Possession or discharge of fireworks/pyrotechnics.
25. Conduct which endangers the maintenance of a proper standard of moral conduct,
discipline or social wellbeing at the School.
26. Failure to report on fellow learners who are witnessed contravening any of the
serious offences, other offences or school rules.
27. Use of a cell phones, or any other recording device to record incidents at school that
do not conform to the values of the school.
OTHER OFFENCES
These offences will normally not lead to suspension or recommendation for expulsion by
the Governing Body but will be punishable by written warnings, Head Master's detention
and other punishments and rehabilitative measures as stipulated by the Head Master or the
Governing Body. Repeated infringements may lead to suspension or recommendation of
expulsion from the School.
1. Trespassing in those parts of the School which are declared out of bounds as set out
in the appropriate schedule annexed to the School's Code of Conduct or as
determined by the School Management from time to time.
2. Failure to properly wear the School uniform as described in the appropriate schedule
annexed to the School's Code of Conduct.
3. Failure to wear a proper hairstyle as described in the appropriate schedule annexed
to the School's Code of Conduct.
4. Littering of any description.
5. Climbing over fences bounding the School property.
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