Durban High School is proud to announce its association with Swales Online Academy. Swales Online Academy is an independent online academy in South Africa offering a unique approach to education using innovative digital and video teaching techniques. This convenient and flexible online learning environment is suitable for parents looking for an alternative to mainstream schooling...Read More
On Friday 9 October, Durban High School honoured a legendary DHS Old Boy, world-renowned Cricketer, Barry Richards, at a naming ceremony at the School’s Indoor Cricket Centre. Barry attended DHS from 1959 to 1964 and his career stats are well documented – playing 339 first class matches, amassing 28 359 runs at an average of...Read More
Being from the ‘Old Guard’ he was a strong disciplinarian, and had very good classroom management skills. While being dedicated to his classroom delivery he shared a very warm and cordial relationship with his learners. As a colleague, Mr Balkissoon exuded a pleasant disposition and was an asset to the English department. He went the...Read More
On the back of the year we have all had, it was really pleasing that we were able to hold our Annual Golf Day, which took place at Mount Edgecombe CC on 2 October. A full field of Golfers braced the overcast and coolish conditions, and everyone involved in the day was holding thumbs that...Read More
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic...Read More
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.” – Nelson Mandela On the occasion of Heritage Day, let us promise ourselves that we will do our bit to preserve our heritage. Happy Heritage Day from the Staff of Durban High School!Read More
Over the past few months three of our staff members left Durban High School. Unfortunately, with the sudden and unexpected move into lockdown a week before the end of Term 1, and then the COVID-19 safety protocols which were put in place nationwide, we have not had the opportunity to wish them a formal farewell....Read More
We have now entered a new phase with the State President’s announcement that we are moving to Alert Level 1 as of Sunday, 20 September 2020. This reflects a decrease in Covid-19 related transmissions throughout the country. Over the next week or so, we will receive more specific information as to how this will impact...Read More
Following the announcement by the MEC of Basic Education, schools will resume for Grade 12 and Grade 7 learners from 1 June 2020. The other grades will return through a phased approach. As a school, we have been working hard behind the scenes these past couple of weeks in preparation to ensure that the safety...Read More
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