Poem by Dineo Skosana

Dineo Skosana (12C) presented a self-made poem on today's assembly. Since it is so great, we would also like to give you the change to read through it. Please find attached Dineo Skosana's "I'm so inspired", enjoy!

I’m gifted and I will do the unexpected

I am so inspired by every decent bone in me

I’m so inspired by those who make statements without saying a word

I have potential and I’m a woman of many talents

I’m so inspired by Jazz music

I’m so inspired by the beat of Africa and its landscape

I’m so inspired by my own rhythm

We come together to celebrate our similarities and our differences,

I am inspired by being a South African

By being an African and by being part of the global community

Our nation can be proud because not only does our inspiration live in the future but passed on to inspire the world

I’m inspired by those trees while they shaking

I’m inspired by the flowing of water down the valley

I’m inspired by butterflies flying around flowers of lovers

The season of pain, I came out heated by pain!

You will never gain because I always rain through the lane of blame

Out of all the things I’ve lost it is the power of my brain and I miss the most

I’ve faced rejection too often now!

I want a taste of success, that’s the reason why

I wake up every morning because most of all,

I am inspired by you, people!

New exchange learner / Jabu's farewell / GOL / Temporary classrooms / New volunteer / Drums donation / End of 1st term

Exchange learner

Since the 28th February a new learner is part of the Dinoto family. His name is Mandla, 16 years old and he will stay with us until January 2012. Welcome in our school!

Farewell Jabu

Where there are welcomes, there are also good-byes. Jabu’s time at Dinoto ended, his farewell-function took place on Friday, the 4^th March. It was a very nice and memorable day; learners as well as teachers had prepared speeches and other contributions.

We want to thank Jabu for his great work at Dinoto and hope he enjoyed his farewell!

GOL

Our Gauteng Online Computer Center was attended by a technician last week and all our problems could be solved. At the same time our system was also upgraded to a new basic system (Ubuntu) and new office software (Open Office).

Thanks to Gauteng Online!

Temporary Classrooms

Last time, we informed you that the building up of our temporary classrooms had begun, now we are very happy and proud to announce that they are almost finished! All houses are up, just the tiling needs to finished, and then the new rooms are ready for our learners!

Thanks to our government for their support!

New Volunteer

On Tuesday, the 8^th February another new face joined Dinoto. It’s a new volunteer from Germany, who got the South African name Matome, he will stay with us until February 2012.

In the following he will introduce himself shortly to you:

Hello, my name is Axel, but my new South African name is Matome. I am 20 years old and I am from Germany. At the moment I am in the Arts & Culture department, because I love arts, for example I can play the saxophone and the piano and I am very happy to learn something about the different cultures in South Africa.

New Dustbins

Dinoto was lucky to secure a donation of 14 drums, which can and are already used as outdoor dust bins.

Thanks a lot to the donators the BG Scrap Dealers, we really appreciate!

End of first term
Tomorrow the end of the first term in 2011 is already reached and Dinoto closes untill the 11th of March. Enjoy your holidays everybody!

Matric Prize giving / TLO Elections / Bosberaad / Basketball match / Valentines bash / Temporary Classes / Athletics

Matric Prize giving
On Thursday the 17th the District office had invited to the annual matric prize giving. Dinoto was represented by Mr. White, Mr. Naicker, Mr. Bareki, Ms. Ndlovu, Thato and two learners.
Unfortunately we were not as succesfull as last year. We receive awards for:





Best Learner in Electrical Technology – Thulani Mzamo and Nonhlanhla Ncongwane

Best Educator in EGD (Engineering Graphics and Design) – Mr. S.D Bareki

Congratulation to our winners. Keep up your good work!

TLO (Teacher learner officer) – Elections

The representative councel of learners (RCL) had to elect their new TLO. The result was very close but Mr. Dinyake took the victory.

Valentines bash
Annually Valentines bash was organised under the leadership of the ECO-club respectively RCL on the 18th February. The function included a modelling competition and several dancing and singing acts. The event was used to raise funds for the ECO-club.

Bosberaad
On Sunday the 20th February the cultural committee had invited all staff members, SGB members and two RCL representatives to the Ekurhuleni Lodge in Cloverdene. The purpose of the meeting was the revision of all policies. The meeting was very fruitful and productive. Thanks to all participants for their availability, their active participation and input. With you the Bosberaad was a real success.

Temporary classrooms

We received one of five temporary classrooms on friday. We are looking forward to receive the others soon.

Athletics

Mpho Modise (grade 12) participated in the greater district Final 1500m and finished on 3. position. Congratulation to this great achievement.

REOPEN / MATRIC RESULTS / NEW TEACHER / RCL ELECTIONS

Reopen of school
Since the 10th of December Dinoto opened its gate for the learners. Dinoto allocated 184 new learners in Grade 8 and the total number is 1022 now.

Matric results Grade 12
We are proud to announce that we could improve our Matric results. We made it to 76.5 % Pass rate. Our top performing learners are:

1. Nonhlanhla Cornelia Ncongwana
2. Kwanele Lucky Moima
3. Portia Mnisi
4. Mathapelo Marakane
5. Thulane Mzamo

New Teacher at Dinoto
Since Mme Masemola had to leave due to personal reasons. As a replacement Mme Phogole fulfill her position as economic and language educator. We wish Mme Masemola all the best for her future and thank her for the great and committed work at Dinoto. We welcome Mme Phogole in our family.

Results of RCL Office Bearer Election

President: Wandile Mdluli
Dep. President: Thembisilie Banda

Secretary: Dineo Sihlangulela
Dep. Secretary: Tshiamo Morotolo

Treasurer: Mathabo Makgoro


Yours in Education

Jabu and Thato

Artfestival / JET / Career and future / Partnership with SANY / UNICEF / Examperiod

MSC College Benoni Artfestival and The Art and Culture Event “ The Roots”
After a long time of preparation (in the spare time of the learners) some groups of the Art and Culture Department participated at the MSC College Benoni Art Festival. Several Schools around Daveyton were invited. The different groups performed in the field of Drama, Music , Poetry and Dance. It was an enjoyable day for all participants with a tough competition and after all Meyiponi member of the Drama group got the award as best female Actress and all groups were rewarded a participation certificate.
At the “The Roots” Art and Culture Event Dinoto’s groups won the overall award for their performances in the field of theatre (position 1) and poetry (position 2). Congratulations to all who participated and keep it up.


JET
JET Education Services set up a Gauteng Educational Development Trust (GEDT) to support schools in the field of Mathematics and Sciences. Dinoto was chosen to be one of the possible candidates and was invited for the presentation Session on Friday the 29. October in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Mr. White (Principal), Mr. Dinyake (HOD Mathematics) and Mr. Shongwe (HOD Sciences) presented Dinoto. Five out of these sixteen candidates will be supported by the Trust and we are hopefully looking forward to getting a positive response.

Career and future
Life Orientation Department decided to select the Grade 11 Learners to be part of the Program “Career and Future” sponsored by Nedbank. On several Sundays a Group of Learners went to Eastgate Mall to get Information about the following career paths: Entrepreneurship and construction, Tourism and hospitality, health, bank and finance, education, accounting and law.

Partnership with SANY
SANY is a Chinese company which produces for example cranes, bulldozers and pumps. They are now about to enter the South African market with an own factory. SANY and Dinoto agreed on a partnership which grants that SANY will give 5 Scholarships to learners from Grade 12 who will pass in Mechanics. During the holidays at the end of September SANY interviewed all grade 12 learners who do mechanics. The chosen learners will be trained in China for a few months. They are supposed to maintain and fix the special SANY machinery South Africa.]

UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund set up a school based sports development program. Dinoto is one of five schools in Daveyton which are part of the program and it serves as center school. Once a week a coordinator is coming to Dinoto to engage learners in sport activities.

Examperiod
The exam period started on the 28. October. We wish all of our learners best of luck and success.
We hope our learners perform well, especially the Grade 12 learners and that we improve last year’s results.

New teacher assistant

Hey Dinoto,

My name is Jan-Hendrik and I am going to be the next volunteer at Dinoto Technical Secondary School. I'll come to Dayton and start my work as teacher assistant in the beginning of September.
I'd like to introduce myself shortly to you.
I am 19 years old and come from Hamburg, Germany. In my leisure-time I enjoy spending time with friends, doing sports like jogging or badminton and reading.
Regarding my work as teacher assistant I am especially interested in linguistic and social science subjects, but I also like working with the computer and doing administrative things.
I am really looking forward to getting to know you and hope that we'll have great time and can share nice experiences together.
With kindly regards
Jan-Hendrik

News July/August: Grade12 Certificates / Matric Dance / South African Model UN / Impala Expo / Basketball / Dinoto International

South African Model UN

On Saturday, August 14, the Gauteng provincial Model UN debate took place in the Eskom Convention Centre in Midrand.

The team of Dinoto and Wordsworth competed against 25 other groups and did well. Penwell convinced with a enthusiasitc opening statement for Ethiopia, the country we represented. The other three participants tried their best to persuade the adjudicators and argued for Ethiopia's policy regarding the Responsibility to Protect. Unfortunately it was not enough to reach one of the first three places.

But in the end participation is everything and as Morongwe put it: " I've learned so much in this debate, now I know what the UN stands for and the problems the international community faces in a crisis like the current floods in Pakistan. It was a enjoyable day and time and very exciting!"

Niyanda, Morongwe, Zinhle and Penwell ready to debate.

Here you can see us in Wordsworth at a preparatory meeting

Matric Dance 2010

Dinoto goes International


After hosting students and volunteers froma varitey of countries Dinoto welcomed just two others.

Thabo with his new friends

Thabo, a german exchange student, who will be staying with us for 2 month attends Grade 12 and loves the country and its people.

Bongani, a young man from Ghana, joined the teaching staff in the technicl department. As he studied Motor Mechanics he can perfectly assist in these subjects. We wish him a great 5 month stay.

Grade 12s receive certificates

Dinoto's most successful learners of Grade 12 received certificates for the performance in the first two terms. This should motivate them for the forthcoming preliminary exam and of course the National Senior Certificate in November. On the picture is our overall best learner Nonhlanhla Ncongwana.

Well done!

Basketball Team
On the 31.07.2010 the Basketball team of Dinoto played the first Game for this year. The Team consisted of the 8 Learners from Grade went to Kwa-Thema and played two matches against different Teams from Kwa-Thema. The first match (4 Quarter a 15 min) Dinoto's learners played really well. They won 18:4. The second one (only 2 quarter a 10 min), Dinoto's learner lost this game 5:8. In the end it was a nice day everybody enjoyed it so that we are willing to repeat it again.

Impala and Eskom Science Expo
Since April 20 Learners worked on different Projects in the field of Science to participat at the Impala and Eskom Science Expo. They sacrifice their Saturdays to meet with some Mentors (former Participants) who helped them to work out a model, the presentation, posters and files. In the end this commitment resulted in a really good performance at these two competitions. The following learners participated:

Sibusiso Simelane and Sithembiso Dhladhla (Project: Water efficient purifier), 3rd Place at the Eskom Science Expo

Basetsana Magosi and Makhosazana Nkosi (Solar electric microwave), 1rst Place at the Impala Science Expo

Zamkhule Mabena and Xolile Magoza (Lift for disabled), 3rd Place at the Eskom Science Expo

Felicia Marema and Tebogo Maboa (Pot stain remover), 2nd Place at the Impala Science Expo

Princes Mdakane and Janet Gamede (Purification and storage of ocean water), 2nd place and best developed Project at the Eskom Science Expo

Ntombenhle Kandile and Louraine Molefe (Water purification device), 3rd place at the Eskom Science Expo

Mbali Sibiya and Busisiwe Mahlangu (Telebanking)

Mduduzi Mazimbuko (Water cycle)

Gladys Lukhele (CO2 blaster)

Ntokozo Ndaba and Manqoba Mlambo (All in one cleaning solution)

Additionally Dinoto's learners won the overall Award at the Impala Science Expo. Congratulation to the participants for the really good result! Most of the Participants are willing to come back next year again.

School Reopening

After the long World Cup holidays the learners and staff are back on track and ready for the third term.
Welcome back!

News May 2010: Arts & Culture Saturday classes, Traditional Dance competition

AVM Art Production (Ziyadzadz [Dinoto] Theatre Project)

Arnold is offering our students the following classes:

• Visual Arts: Drawing with different media e.g pencil, brushes, etc., shading and tone, mixture of colours, portrays, perspective, designing, etc.
• Drama: Character transformation, theatre, script analysis, write a script, developing a storyline,etc.
• Dance: Body Transformation, exercises, Contemporary, Modern Dance, Afrofusion, etc.
• Music: Vocal Crepitations, vocal balance, music scale, instruments, traditional music, etc.

This project is aiming to encourage our youth to be critical about our social issues by using their talents. We want to create a platform for our learners to give them the possibility to tell about their stories and to open career opportunities in the field of art.

So far the Traditional Dance group achieved the second position in the Ekurhuleni North District during an Arts & Culture Competition. Soon they are heading to the provincial competitions.

Enjoy the movie of our Traditional Dancers:

News May 2010: SAMUN, Dinoto in soccer fever

SAMUN

As Dinoto has a really successful debating club, two learners (Morongwe Raputhi and Penwell) can partake in the South African Model United Nations. Every team consists of four learners. In our case two from Dinoto and two from Wordsworth High School (Benoni).
Together we attended a preparation workshop on 15th May for the Gauteng Provincial Model UN in August. The topic we are going to discuss about is the 'Responsibility to protect' and we are going to present Ethiopia in the Model UN. Now the Research can begin...

Here you can see Penwell delivering a speech at the assembly.

Feel it, it is here:
Dinoto in soccer fevah!

We are not only supporting Bafana Bafana on Fridays (as reported in March 2010) we are also playing soccer ourselves - educators against learners. As expected learners won: 5 - 2

Ntando

News March/April 2010: SAASTA sky observation and competition, Bafana Bafana Friday

SAASTA

On Friday, 5th March, 47 Dinoto learners followed the invitation by SAASTA to stay overnight in Observatory, Johannesburg to observe the sky with the world's 10th largest telescope. After the arrival and welcome we had time to experience the exhibits and walk up the hill to enjoy a great view over Joburg.
After a nice dinner it was planned to use the telescope, but the weather upset our plans, as it was too cloudy.
Thus, an interesting science show was presented which left a lot of room for wondering and discussion and soon it was bedtime, although nobody got much sleep ;-)
After a nice breakfast in the morning it was time to make our way back to Dinoto.

On Wednesday, 31th March, 5 of our learners sacrificed one day of their holidays to compete against five other schools at SAASTA Observatory, Johannesburg. The competition was about space stations and due to their good preparation and presentation the Dinoto group performed really well. In the end they came out first place!
And they did not only win telescopes for themselves, but also a microscope for the school. Thank you for your commitment, Nomvula Dlamini, Emily Nowathi, Tumisang Selala, Tebogo Mabuoa and Mbali Sibyia.

And a big thanks to SAASTA!

Bafana Bafana Fridays

Yes, Dinoto is a supporter of Bafana Bafana, South Africa's National Soccer Team!
On Fridays Teachers and Students are encouraged to wear their Bafana Bafana shirts. The uniforms can stay at home... take a look:

Ntando

News Jan/Febr 2010: Dinoto best township school; Dinoto wins debating contest; Valentine's Bash and lots more...

Dinoto best township school

Thanks to the incredible pass rate of 75.5% in the 2009 matric examinations, Dinoto was awarded a prize as best township school in the district!
The principal gratefully accepted the cup which was awarded to the school! Well done matrics of 2009.
The school also received awards for the best teachers in their subject. Awards were going to:
- Mr Bareki (EGD)
- Mr Pankhurst (Mechanic)
- Mam Sibeko (LO)
- Mam Kwana (Electrical)
- Mr Shongwe (Mathematics)

Top: Deputy principal Mr. Naicker holding the "Best Township School" award. Down: Mr. Bareki with his awards for EGD.

Dinoto wins debating club contest!

A team of Dinoto Technical School was taking part in the debating contest "Sibangaki kuwe? 2 is 2 many". The team had to debate against the others schools from Daveyton about the topic "Teenage Pregnancy". And they did it very well! In the end Dinoto won the contest thanks to Elisa from grade 12 who hold a perfect speech! Congratulations!

Former Dinoto learners at DENEL AVIATION

Thanks to DENEL AVIATION five former learners from Dinoto who made matric in 2009 were getting full scholarships for the DENEL college.
Dinoto is very thankful for this and wishes its former learners all the best.

The picture is showing Nosipho Manzini and Sibusiso Mambane who are both at the DENEL college in their DENEL working clothes. Congratulation and keep it up!

SCRUTINIZE - from H.I.V. to H.I.Victory

The Scrutinize Campaigne was visiting Dinoto and was speaking for one week to all learners (ca. 1.000 learners) about HIV and Aids.
The programme was run by three former soccer players. Thanks to SCRUTINIZE to teach our children about this important topic!

Valentine's Bash

This year on Valentine's Day the Dinoto learners were organizing a huge Valentine's Bash with a model contest. It was a great day with a lot of fun. The learners who organized this event were fundraising money for the school.

New Assistant teacher in March

Dinoto is very lucky to get a new assistant teacher in March. Vitus Lohmann will arrive at Daveyton in the middle of March.
Dinoto is looking forward to this new expierence. Welcome Vitus!


Last but not least: Thanks to all Dinoto supporters!

Best greetings Sibusiso and Nthando

A new teacher assistant at Dinoto from the middle of March

Hi Dinoto,

I am going to be the next volunteer at Dinoto Technical School. I´ll start my work as teacher assistant in the middle of March.

In the following I would like to introduce myself shortly. I would like to show you my hobbies, interests and my motivation to work at Dinoto as teacher assistant. I am from Germany and a very active and sportive guy. In my spare time I love to play badminton, but I also have fun doing other sports like basketball or football. I am looking forward to be in charge of the basketball team from Sibusiso. My second important hobby is music. I have been playing the guitar for two years. Of course I love hearing music, too.

Regarding the work as teacher assistant I can say that I am interested in subjects like mathematics as well as in sciences like physics and chemistry. In addition to that my finished apprenticeship as industrial clerk helps me with doing administrative tasks and working with the computer.
I am glad to be a part of Dinoto. I am very excited about what expects me at Dinoto. I hope that we will have a wonderful year together with many new impressions and experiences.

Best regards

Vitus

Dinoto Technical School congratulates its matriculants, Well done! Dinoto's pass rate: 75,5%!

Matric Results

On 7 January 2010 the matric results were given to the learners. Dinoto learners were coming to school to get their statements which were fetched in the morning from the District by the chief invigilator Mr. Mogowe.

Dinoto congratulates all the matriculants and says thank you to the hard working teachers. Dinoto got a good pass rate of 75.7%!



Chief Invigilator Mr Mogowe with the Dinoto-results


Paul Nkosi, who has a level 7 in mathematics!



Kagiso Dhlamini, who passed Mathematic Literacy with a level six. On this picture with his Mathematic Literacy teacher.

School opening

On 11 January 2010 the school reopens and the educators came to school to prepare the school for the learners when they will come on Wednesday 13 January.

Like always we welcomed each other with hugs!



Dinoto is looking forward to 2010 and will work hard for its learners.

Sibusiso

News December 2009: Parents meeting and award ceremony, a science camp, end of year basketball play and term closure

Parents Meeting and Award Ceremony

On Sunday 6th December Dinoto invited all the parents to to discuss 2010's budget in the meeting.

Afterwards the best learners in each subject and grade as well as the overall best learners in each grade received certificates to honour their hard work during the last school year.

Our best learners in 2009 are
Grade 8: Mahlangu Busisiwe
Grade 9: Dlamini Nomvula
Grade 10: Masuku Sibongile
Grade 11: Ncongwane Nonhlanhla


To celebrate this event condingly a snack and some cold drinks were served afterwards.


Science Camp At Saasta Observatory Johannesburg

With 25 learners from grade 8 and 9 Dinoto was invited by Saasta (South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement) for a three days science camp from 7th to 9th of December to Johannesburg Observatory. The three days were filled with interesting activities for our learners, thus they first built models of different appliances with the help of instructions and afterwards invented and completed an own design (e.g. a phone box ATM, a ramp for wheelchairs, a South African soccer stadium and a car ventilator) with cardboard.

On the second day they were also entertained by a science show and stunned by the moebius rings and by making telescopes. But after all one thing is clear: maths, science and technology is no witchcraft and is ubiquitous!

Thanks to Saasta for the wonderful three days, we really enjoyed it!

End Of Year B-balling

To celebrate the existence of the 2009 Dinoto Basketball team the team met for a end of the year playing on the Dinoto court. Nice music, cold drinks, incredible weather and a basketball - we were in paradise.



Term Closure

On Friday 11th December the learners will receive their reports. With this the school will close officially.
We wish all our readers and followers a wonderful Christmas time and a happy new year.
See you in 2010!