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Dainfern College has always focused on teaching the
skills required for success in the 21st Century and has
an established reputation for excellence, not only in its
academic results, but in all areas of College life. The College
firmly believes that every student has the potential for
success and that excellence in education is not only about
academic results but about the individual as a whole.
Davies explains: “The nature of our College has always
been to provide a maximum number of opportunities,
not only on the academic front, but in all areas of our
holistic programme. The Class of 2019 can hold their
heads up high: like so many of our Alumni before
them, they are prepared for the future based on the
partnership of student, staff and parent at Dainfern
College that has afforded them a wonderful foundation
from which to move forward to great success in the
tertiary environment.” Oluwaferanmi Oluwadairo, Christopher Flood:
Head Boy 2019: 7 distinctions 6 distinctions
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADE 8 2021
Dainfern College offers a limited number of scholarships
and bursaries to deserving students to attend Dainfern
College High School from Grade 8. Scholarships for 2021
are on offer to talented academic, sporting, cultural or
all-rounder students, while bursaries are available for
disadvantaged students.
Current Grade 7 students interested in applying for
The 2019 Matric class Grade 8 in 2021 are encouraged to attend the Open
Day & High School Information Morning on Saturday
CELEBRATING THE 22 February from 09h00 to 11h00. This is a wonderful
opportunity to find out more about the High School
offering and chat to senior staff. Students will be able to
CLASS OF 2019 explore the benefits of the IEB Matric and the Cambridge
A-Level options, both of which are offered at the College
On 7 January this year, Dainfern College celebrated their Matric class of 2019 as exit examinations in Grade 12. Ashleigh Keichel: Patrick Casserly:
who achieved a 100% pass and 100% access to tertiary studies. Applications for scholarships must be submitted 5 distinctions 5 distinctions
by 12h00 on 27 February 2020 and scholarship
assessments will take place on 18 March 2020 from For further information about Dainfern College,
his is the 19th consecutive year that the Grade 12s true of the Class of 2019. If there is such a thing as a ‘balanced’ 10h00 to 17h00. please call Ms Lindokuhle Maluleke at
at Dainfern College have achieved these milestones, scorecard, then the Class of 2019 is a good example. We had
Tsince their first Matric class wrote the National Senior some students who overcame significant hurdles to achieve Scholarship applicants are invited to contact marketing 011 469 0635 or email:
Certificate in 2001. Top student Oluwaferanmi Oluwadairo a matriculation certificate while, of course, there is also the manager Mrs Deidré Proxenos at lmaluleke@dainferncollege.co.za or
achieved seven distinctions, and 66 of the 70 students critical top end of achievement that this year was spearheaded dproxenos@dainferncollege.co.za before applications foundation@dainferncollege.co.za.
achieved a bachelor degree pass. by our Head Boy Oluwaferanmi Oluwadairo and others, who close at 12h00 on 27 February 2020.
achieved the academic excellence we have come to expect of
Dainfern College’s Principal, Matthew Davies, commented: our students. We reflect with equal pride on all our matriculants Bursary applicants should contact Miss Lerato Moripe
“Each year of matriculants is different and this is certainly who applied themselves to the best of their abilities.” at lmoripe@dainferncollege.co.za.
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