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I have always felt that Dominican is a special school because of the spirit that exists in every corner of the campus. This spirit was clear- ly evident on the student-organised and led 2019 Sports Day where students came together to compete, unite their respective houses, show- case different talents and support one another. I particularly loved the attitude and engagement and enthu- siasm that persisted througout the day. My favourite highlights from the day were the teachers versus students games in soccer, netball and basketball. These brought the whole school together and allowed everyone to enjoy themselves. Prior to the day, the Sports Committee was very anxious about how the day would go as a lot of planning went into it. Despite a few uncertainties we had, the day was such a success. I learnt that with passion and com- mitment it becomes very easy for everything else to fall in place. —JONAH GASURA, HEAD BOY Spirit on Display Cnr Marshall and Boom, Belgravia, Johannesburg [t] (011) 614 6943 • [f] (011) 614 8780 or (011) 624 3124 [email protected] www.dominican.co.za dominicanconventschool dcsbelgravia veritas VOL 21 NUM 8 8 MARCH 2019 STUDENT LED, STUDENT REFEREED Dominican Convent School High School Sports Day CAMPUS COMMUNITY
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Ihave always felt that Dominican is a special school because of the spirit that exists in every corner
of the campus. This spirit was clear-ly evident on the student-organised and led 2019 Sports Day where students came together to compete, unite their respective houses, show-case different talents and support
one another. I particularly loved the attitude and engagement and enthu-siasm that persisted througout the day. My favourite highlights from the day were the teachers versus students games in soccer, netball and basketball. These brought the whole school together and allowed everyone to enjoy themselves. Prior
to the day, the Sports Committee was very anxious about how the day would go as a lot of planning went into it. Despite a few uncertainties we had, the day was such a success. I learnt that with passion and com-mitment it becomes very easy for everything else to fall in place.
—JONAH GASURA, HEAD BOY
Spirit on Display
Cnr Marshall and Boom, Belgravia, Johannesburg [t] (011) 614 6943 • [f ] (011) 614 8780 or (011) 624 3124 [email protected]
www.dominican.co.za dominicanconventschool dcsbelgravia
veritasVOL 21 NUM 8 8 MARCH 2019
STUDENT LED, STUDENT REFEREED Dominican Convent School High School Sports Day
CAMPUS COMMUNITY
We all know that reading to our children is important. Not only does reading enhance a child’s vocabu-lary, but reading aloud to children also helps them understand different topics about the world and every-day life. The importance of reading cannot be emphasised enough in children and you the parent need to make reading a priority.
Below are some benefits that highlight the importance of reading.
• Reading to young children sets them up to succeed. The more
you read to your children, the more knowledge they absorb and knowledge is important in all aspects of life.
• Reading develops language skills. Reading books ensures that your child is exposed to vocabulary on different topics, which means they hear words which they may not hear in their daily lives.
• Reading enhances a child’s con-centration. By reading to your child every day, your child will learn to sit still for longer periods of time.
• Reading together encourages a thirst for knowledge. Reading encourages your child to ask questions about a book and the information within. It gives you a chance to speak about what is happening and use this as a learn-ing experience.
There is nothing better than seeing a child who loves to learn.
dalene rostovskyHead of Primary School
Mr Graham Howarth, Headmaster ¡ Mrs Dalene Rostovsky, Head of Primary School Mrs Rosalia Motha, HS RE Co-ordinator ¡ Ms Colleen Mazibuko, Director of Boarding ¡ Mrs Kathleen Whitaker, Director of AdminParent Council queries to: [email protected]
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Saturday, 9 MarchCSO Orientation Day, Board Members
Monday, 11 MarchGrade 12 March Exams continueCSSC Sports Leaders’ Day
Tuesday, 12 MarchFirst Round Maths OlympiadEmbrace One Day Symposium HS Basketball vs St Dunstan’s (Away)CSO Gr12 Leadership Evening
Wednesday, 13 March09:40 Prefect Assembly11:00 PP A+ Edutainment in the Hall
Thursday, 14 March07:40 School Mass (Readings: MDC)
Friday, 15 March13:14 Combined Headmaster’s Staff Meeting
Upcoming Events
FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Power of Reading
CULTURE
On 2 March 2019, Dominican hosted the Inaugural Intersen Phase Cultural Festival. Pub-lic Speaking and Musicality were identified and showcased and the learners rose to the occasion. Par-ticipants from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls, Sacred Heart Col-lege, St Teresa’s School, De La Salle Holy Cross College - Junior School and Dominican Convent School.
The Public Speaking Platform aroused awareness of the self. A critical outlook to each topic in Grade 4, Grade 5 and Grade 6 enthused the audience and al-lowed the learners to develop on
their learning curve. Each speaker was given feedback by two distin-guished Adjudicators, Mrs Omsky and Mr Mutigwa.
The learners also warmed the hearts of the audience in the Musi-cality section, performing in groups and as solo artists. Various instru-ments were played, namely, the piano, violins, recorders, guitars and we were even graced with a melodi-ous singing accompaniment.
Certificates were given to all participants and the morning ended on a pleasant note.
—MS CHENDIP | HOD
