Durban Girls Secondary alumnae gives back to school
Some of the women had not seen each other since their time at the then Durban Indian Girls' High School in the 1950s.
Former learners of Durban Girls Secondary School took a nostalgic trip down memory lane at a reunion last Saturday (September 11), reminiscing about their days at the school when it was known as Durban Indian Girls High School. Alumni who attended the 96-year-old institution between 1950 and 1999 gathered to reconnect and celebrate their shared school memories.
The reunion was marked with a plaque unveiling, and an acknowledgement of generous donations.
Some of the women had not seen each other since their time at the school in the 1950s, and it was a time to reminisce the days when they used sit on their school bags under a tree, a normal class session back then. Watching their younger selves on photo slides, the emotions running through the room could not be missed.
Among noted donations, were 18 new toilets, renovation of the sick bay, water tankers, and various security equipment.
Speaker after speaker, a common thread was the unwavering commitment of the former learners to pay it forward at a school that gave them so much. The genuine sisterhood that was achieved ensured that the current learners could enjoy the fruits.
The school reportedly mostly serves underprivileged communities, and as a Quintile 5 school it depends on the generosity of community members and former learners.
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DIGHS chairperson of the Steering Committee, Kausalee Naidoo, Class of 1974 shared, “The reunion is more than just an unveiling of the plaque, it is a reflection of shared history, and a lasting bond with the school.”
Acting principal Anele Mkhize, the second male head in the history of the school, reckoned the school is more than just bricks and mortar or how it is perceived by the public. “It is a place that creates dreams and produces people who are taking over the world.
“Each decade carries memories of events which have come full circle. This moment does not only celebrate the past, but it’s about investing in the future, and what it means to truly belong,” said Mkhize.
The day was sealed with a walkabout. Although the school has undergone some transformations over the years, the former learners could see what has remained.
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