The DHS annual prize-giving was held on Thursday, October 22. It was a prestigious event where many learners received acknowledgement for their achievements in 2015.

The top learners in each grade (from grade 8 to grade 11) were as follows: Rachel Steenkamp 82%, Keshmiel Govender 84%, Dylan Marè 83%, Siphumelele Gumede 82%.
Public Speaking
Die Gregory de Jager Redenaarsbeker vir Afrikaanssprekendes: Edrich Nortje en Megan Peddy. The Carol Ann Roderick Memorial Trophy for public speaking: Wandile Khumalo, Attiyah Ameen and Sadiyah Malek.
Sport: Senior Victrix Ludorum for girls and boys in athletics 2015: Chantè Groenewald and Lwandile Mdladla.

Senior Victrix Ludorum for swimming: Jehan Ebrahim and Caide Sharp.

The Marina Snyman floating trophy for the netball player of the Year: Simangaye Nkwanyana. The Rozanne du Plessis floating trophy for the best girls’ hockey player: Zama Bhengu. The Joe Green trophy for the player of the season: Dean Lambert. The Zorba trophy for the best senior rubgy player: Cebo Ntshangase and Mesuli Nkomonde. The Gregg Hesom trophy for the best senior cricket player.

: Dean Lambert. The ABSA floating trophy for the best senior boys’ soccer player: Nhlakanipho Myeza. Die Brown en Wade Trofee vir dogters tennis enkelspel kampioen: Kuhle Zulu. Die Rienie Goebel Trofee vir die seuns tennis enkelspel kampioen: Nathaniel Benjamin.
The Soni trophy for the best chess player of 2015: Luyanda Lukhele.

The Dundee High School trophy for best bowls player of 2015: Ruben Kenchenten and Tumelo Molefe. Die Robert Scott trofee vir ‘n uitstaande prestasie in multisport: Christiaan van Dyk. The Churchyard and Umplebee trophy for the best angler of 2015: Brandon Halforty. The Dundee High School prize for outstanding achievement in sport: Brandon Halforty. The LRA Eiendomsagente Wisseltrofee vir die sportvrou van die Jaar: Surina Gregory

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Academics: The Yathika Neerahoo Trophy for the highest achiever in grade 9 in mathematics and science: Keshmiel Govender

Die Dennis Gehren Prys vir die leerder wat die meeste verbeter het in Gr 10: Nandile Sikhakhane. The Battery Centre Trophy for technology: Trishen Pillay. Die In Focus Prys vir Afrikaans addisionele taal: Atiyyah Ameen. NJR Steel Prys vir Rekenaar Toepassings Tegnologie: Nafisa Ebrahim. The Hannes van Niekerk Prize for engineering graphics and design: Andrè Swiegers

The AFROX prize for mechanical technology: Andrè Swiegers. FNB Prize for business studies: Jehan Ebrahim. NJR Steel Prize for economics: Nokhukhanya Ngwneya and Amanda Malinga. Awie Theron Prys vir rekeningkunde: Atiyyah Ameen. Russels Trophy for best student in commerce: Atiyyah Ameen.

DHS prize for best knowledge in history of art: Thembeka Masuku. The Karl Hellberg prize for German: Anja Thom. GTR Viljoen Floating Trophy for highest average in isiZulu: Zithobe Gumede. The MOTH prize for comradeship: Jehan Ebrahim and David Jacobs. The Nicke Bester Floating Trophy for an outstanding academic achievement: Atiyyah Ameen. HSK Simpson memorial prize for service to the school: Andrè Swiegers. Boet Wessels Trophy for sportmanship: Soenè Kolesky.
Headmaster’s Davy Lamps for learners who were great examples to others: Zithobe Gumede and Anja Thom.
The Graham Trusler prize for DUX runner up: Sadiyah Malek. David Ritson Memorial Trophy for the DUX learner of 2015: Atiyyah Ameen.
Leadership: Honours were awarded to: Bongiwe Ntshangase, Zithobe Gumede, Jehan Ebrahim and Wandile Khumalo. Special honours and the Wade Trophy for leadership and J Alberts Trophy for leadership: Surina Gragory and Colin Scott.

New Head Boy: Trishen Pillay. New Head Girl: Siphumelele Gumede.

Miya family fun run:

On Saturday, October 24, a fun run was organised in aid of the Miya family who lost everything in a horrific fire. The run was organised by Mrs Madondo (DHS) and Mrs Naidoo (Ethangeni Combined School). The run started at 9am with approximately 75 participants. Excitement ran high as the runners set off to run for a cause. The organisers would like to thank Ethangeni Combined School’s principal and staff as well as the DHS Helping Hands Group and learners. The Traffic Department made sure that the day ran smoothly and Dr. Kunene provided much needed sponsorships. Many supporters ensured that the event was a success. The organisers, Mrs Madondo and Mrs Naidoo, are truly an inspiration to all.