We are always very happy to hear from former learners of the DSK. The following letter is a clear indication of the important role of the Neue Sekundarstufe/Foreign Language Stream in the life of our learners.
“Good day,
My name is Zandile Ruth Hoshe, I am a former student who matriculated in 2004.
I write to you as I wish to thank the school for offering the C-class program to help students like myself. Never would I have imagined that I would go to a private school of such a high caliber and be received with such love and care. The C-class program at the DSK gave me access to education at its best and as a result, a shot at a bright future – despite a background which dictates that big dreams and a bright future are but a fairy tale.
I recently visited the school for the first time since I matriculated and was fortunate enough to run into Mr. Pandit who was carrying a pair of trainers as he did when I first met him 15 years ago. Strange as it may sound – seeing him like that reassured me that he and many others still have the same passion and commitment as they did when I was a student.
To my former teachers, especially Mr. Reedwaan Pandit, Ms. Kim Tshaka, the late Mr. and Mrs. Rossouw as well as the former principal Mr. Muche – I wish to express sincere gratitude for all you have done for me. You inspired me to reach for my dreams and to see failure as a test of the faith I have in my own abilities. Collectively, you inspired me to continue learning with an open and positive mind. I cannot begin to count the number of headaches I must have caused each of you yet you remained patient and above all supportive.
Once again, thank all of you. I wish you the best in all your future endeavours and may the favour of God be upon you always.
I pray that one day I may have the same impact on the life and future of another, as you have had on mine.
Yours Sincerely;
Z. Hoshe – Class of 2004”