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