A very warm welcome to the following new staff members who have joined Durban High School this year.
Mr Daniel Marques
English/Remedial
Why DHS? “My inspiration to become a teacher stemmed from the role models I found in the teachers of my past. Through them I’ve learnt that teaching not only serves purpose for the present but well into the future. My passion is to shape our future generation into well established, young men with purpose and respect.”
Mr Farai Matizakurima
Cambridge (Maths)
Why DHS? “I believe DHS is the best school in KZN. DHS is also at the forefront of education with their Cambridge International unit.”
Mr Justin McNamara
Maths, LO, Geography & Sport
Why DHS? “DHS is at the forefront of education as well as being a place where I feel I can learn and grow as an individual.”
Mr David Whitehorn
English
Why DHS? “I wanted to be a part of an institution that is at the forefront of boys’ education in South Africa and would assist me in growing professionally to reach my potential.”
Mrs Prea Naick
Life Sciences and Natural Sciences
Why DHS? “DHS has a history of creating leaders in all fields and represents the demographic of South Africa.”
Mr Torsten Sorensen
English/LO & Sport
Why DHS? “A passion to develop young men of substance!”
Mr Rikus de Koker van der Sandt
Sport Conditioning/Exercise Science
Why DHS? “The progress and willingness to get there.”
Mr Taylor Kelly-Stack
Sport (M-i-C of Hockey)
Why DHS? “I am an Old Boy and was afforded the opportunity to join the DHS coaching staff. I would be crazy not to jump at it.”
Mr Thabiso Makhetha
Sport (Football)
Why DHS? “I’m excited about the elite Sports Department that DHS has assembled and to be a part of a school with a rich sporting history.”
Mr Mthokozisi ‘Zee’ Mkhabela
Marketing & Sport
Why DHS? “DHS is a great school with the potential to be even better. It’s also special being a part of the oldest school in Durban.”
Mr Thokozani Zulu
Sport (Cricket) & Blackmore House
Why DHS? “It’s a great school and I wish to make a positive impact.”
Mr Lyle Matthysen
Intern, Media Centre & Sport
A special word of welcome to a DHS Old Boy who has joined our staff – Mr Lyle Matthysen. Mr Matthysen (Class of 2009), is one of four brothers, three of whom attended DHS and played No 10 & No 15 for the 1st XV. Once he matriculated, Mr Matthysen continued to be very involved at School – he coached rugby for 10 years and worked in the Marketing Department and the DHS Foundation. After travelling for two years, he has returned to his alma mater as a teacher intern and assists in the Media Centre.
Mr Matthysen is a proud and passionate Old Boy who has a wonderful rapport with the boys and does not let them forget for a minute that they are DHS Gentlemen. It is a pleasure to have him back in the fold.
