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THE ST DUNSTAN’S COLLEGE NEWSLETTER I EASTER TERM I ISSUE 7 I 25.02.2022
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“The first to apologise is the
bravest. The first to forgive is the
strongest. The first to forget is the
happiest.” – Anonymous
Humility is seen as weakness
by some, however, it can be
the greatest strength an
individual has to handle
adversity. Certainly it is one of
the most courageous of
personality traits as it gives so
much to the needs of others,
often to the detriment of self.
Humility comes from a space
where power is seen as
belonging to God and
demonstrates a willingness to
allow God to use His power
for our benefit. This is best
seen in the love that Jesus has
for us. May we humble
ourselves in His presence and
seek to serve as He does…
We are a community united.
Be safe. God bless
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The principles of living greatly include the
capacity to face trouble with courage,
disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial
with humility.
A MESSAGE FROM DR STEVE WHITELAW
I grew up in a divided Scottish
community. A large number of my
neighbours were the descendants of Irish
immigrants who had arrived in the
country in the 19th century and settled
among the native Scots. The newcomers
were Roman Catholic and the
established population, including my
family, was Protestant.
The two groups lived in the same streets
in the town but there was always a
divide, there was always a ‘them’ and an
‘us’. Looking back at it now, the biggest
divide was probably in the fact that there
were separate schools for Catholic and
Protestant children.
I attended the local Protestant Primary School which was next door to
the local Catholic School. I had no idea what ‘their’ school was like
because we never spoke to each other. We never played sport or were
involved in cultural activities with pupils from Catholic schools.
There was a metal palisade that separated the two schools, a kind of
‘Berlin Wall’ that kept us physically apart. However, it did not stop verbal
abuse and sometimes the throwing of snowballs and even stones
between the two groups of Prep School children, between children who
did not know each other.
Even as a seven or eight-year-old, I remember thinking how absurd the
attitude and behavior of pupils on both sides of that fence was. They
were making judgements on others based on a single arbitrary
discriminatory label that they must have learned from their parents.
I wonder if you have ever done the same. Have you ever put someone
in a box because of an easy to make convenient association? I
remember recently speaking to a student who was fed up because her
peers thought of her as “the athlete”. She was talented at sport but she
was frustrated because others only thought of her in
this limited context and failed to see her other
qualities. None of you are only “the swimmer”, only
“the academic” or only “the singer”. You are all so
much more.
I wonder what boxes those of you who don’t know
me would put me in? Would you use my gender, my
race, my nationality, my socio-economic status or
my age to identify me? Would you further use those
factors to judge me? If you would, I suggest that you
would be just like those kids on either side of that
palisade. I am more than an arbitrary set of “stick-on
labels”.
In fact, I am probably more like you than you might
think. Like you, I have memories of the past and
dreams for the future. Like you, I have hopes and
fears for myself, my family, my friends and my
country. Like you, I have things that make me smile
and things that make me angry. You can’t put
memories, dreams, hopes and fears into boxes. Yet,
they are what gives us a shared humanity.
In recognition of Black History month, it would,
perhaps, be appropriate to remember the words of
the Civil Rights Activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, who
was hugely influential in campaigning for equal
rights for African Americans. In 1963 Dr. King said, “I
have a dream that my four little children will one day
live in a nation where they will not be judged by the
colour of their skin but by the content of their
character.”
I would argue that aspects such as religion, gender
identity and socio-economic status among others
could be inserted into Dr. King’s famous speech as
equally poor criteria for one person to use to make
assumptions about another.
It is my sincere hope that there were others on the
opposite side of that palisade fence almost 50 years
ago who have come to the same conclusion.

BADEN POWELL DAY

On 22 February every year, millions of
Scouts around the world gather at local,
national and international levels to
celebrate Founder’s Day. It is the
birthday of Lord Baden-Powell (1857-
1941), the pioneer of Scouting. Founder’s
Day is a crucial event in the Scouting
calendar when members renew their
Scout Promise, reaffirming their
commitment to the core values of the
Movement.

STAFF NEWS
NEW MARIMBA COACH…
Thamsanqa Andrew Ngwenya has been playing and
teaching the marimba for 13 years. He has performed on
various stages around the world – in 2019 he had the
opportunity to perform at the Hampton Court Palace at a
Prince Harry and Sentebale Foundation Benefit Concert
and later he had the opportunity of being part of the
Education Africa Marimba and Steelpan Festival (one of the
largest festivals in the world).

CONFIRMATION
Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, 6th March after the 09h00 service.
• Please note that you need to be 16 years of age by October.
2022
• Parents are asked to accompany their child to the first session.
• Should you be interested, write your name on the list outside Fr Joe's study.
PANCAKES
SHROVE TUESDAY
On this special day, the parents of our school are invited to get together with the mammoth task of cooking
– CHOUX PASTRY
approximately 2 000 pancakes that will be provided for this event. Each pupil, from the Pre-School to the
College receives a pancake to enjoy. Also included in this number, are the Teaching, Marketing and Admin
staff, as well as all the staff members from the Tuck Shop, Aftercare, Estate and Security divisions.

The Preparatory School PA thought that this would be a wonderful opportunity to get the St Dunstan’s
Community working together. Moms, dads, aunties, uncles and grandparents, if you are available on Tuesday,
1 March, please come and spend some time with us. You can join in making the pancakes and help to beat
the record of 2 hours 45 minutes! … All you need to bring on the day, is your apron, egg lifter and a sense of
humour.

If you are able to assist, please contact NATALIE MACLEAN on 083 299 8790
MATRICS MAKE PANCAKES DURING CONSUMER STUDIES
– CHOUX PASTRY

RECIPE OF THE WEEK – ‘PANCAKES FOR 2’

Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

This tradition dates back to 600
AD, when Pope St Gregory
prohibited Christians from eating
125ml cake flour all forms of meat and animal
3ml baking powder products, including dairy, during
0.5ml bicarb the 40 days of Lent.
Christians obeyed the rule and
Pinch of salt
made pancakes on Shrove
125ml water Tuesday in order to use up their
1/2 egg CINNAMON-SUGAR MIX supply of butter, milk and eggs
30ml oil 25 ml sugar before Ash Wednesday.
7ml vinegar 1 ml cinnamon

• Sift flour, baking powder, bicarb and salt together into a
large glass bowl.
• Beat water, egg, oil and vinegar together in a jug.
• Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and set aside.
• Make a well in the dry ingredients and slowly mix in the
liquid ingredients until a thin smooth batter is formed.
(This should stand to allow the gluten to relax and the
starch granules to swell, forming light pancakes).
• Heat a frying pan, oil with a paper towel.
• Add batter to the centre of the pan, swirl till it
coats the pan. Cook till the edges turn lacey and
curl.
• Flip, cook the other side.
• Sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar, Roll up.
• Repeat the procedure to use up all the batter.

We would love to see photographs of you trying out the weekly recipe …
WhatsApp 0784221018
MATRIC AND STAFF BRAAI
– CHOUX PASTRY
ATHLETICS NEWS
The following athletes competed in the Greater Benoni Athletics Championships:
Colby Oliver, Naledi Diraditsile, Kayla Honey, Eden Watt, Matthew Hintze, Nkosiyabo-Zulu Mciwa, Lwandle
Maseko, Dimpho Tladi, Barndaby Andanje, Mia Burger, Dumisa Mahlanyane Sfiso Masango, Dylan Tinker,
Dancia Etheridge, Joy Phiri, Amkela Nkosi, Sisipho Mbatha, Emmanuel Chichera, Bokang Ngwenya, Mariam
Barfuffwala
ROWING REGATTA
INTER-HIGH TENNIS (POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER)

MORNING SWIMMING TRAINING

SWIMMING

Outstanding results…
Brett De Waldon-Holmes:
Brett swam at the EGA LET’S SWIM GALA on Friday evening and Saturday.

He attained the following results:

1st - 50m Breaststroke
2nd - 50m Freestyle
1st - 100m Breaststroke

Brett will be participating at the Gauteng Schools’ Championships this weekend.

CHESS IN ACTION
INTERNAL GRADE 8 2023 INFORMATION EVENING

THANK YOU to all those

involved in making the
evening a huge success!
INTERNAL GRADE 8 2023 INFORMATION EVENING

A perfect end to a perfect evening!

SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
VICTRIX LUDORUM VICTOR LUDORUM

U14 Scarlett Le Roux Matthew Hintze

U15 Eryn Hastings Brett De Waldon-Holmes

U16 Lara de Beer

U17 Talissa Rademeyer Max Lichtblau

OPEN Jade Otto Callum Millington

Congratulations to all the trophy winners!

STEFANIA ROMANINI – CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
FACEUP CAMPAIGN (POSTED ON THE SCHOOL APP)

WEEK #1

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SENIOR DEBATERS IN ACTION

Thank you to all those involved in hosting a successful, SACEE* Debating Competition on Saturday.
* South African Council of English Education (SACEE).

DID YOU KNOW…

It is
half-term…
'Take nothing but pictures, leave
nothing but footprints, kill
nothing but time.'

ENJOY THE TIME OFF!

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