Durban Preparatory High School

Cross Country

Our Cross Country boys have been making their mark in the North Durban League Runs, with two events under their belts so far.

On Friday 31 July, the boys took on the course at Curro Salt Rock, before heading to Holla Trails on Friday 7 August for a run hosted by Ashton International.

With Athletics Term in full swing and Cross Country training twice a week, the boys are certainly finding their stride! We have already seen a number of Prep runners finish in the top 10 in their age categories, with boys from Grade 1 right through to Grade 7 getting out there and giving it their all.

Most importantly, it is fantastic to see such a large group of boys embracing Cross Country and enjoying the challenge of every run.
Well done to all our runners.

Next stop: Umhlali Primary. All the best to our boys taking on this week’s run!

Hockey is back!

What a way to kick-start the season! A big thank you to Umhlali Prep for a fantastic day of hockey.

Our boys brought their true Prep spirit to the field, swapping rugby boots for gum guards and hockey sticks, and making their mark on the turf!

Well done boys, a great start to the season! Now, it’s time to reset and get ready for Highbury this coming weekend.

Congratulations Zia!

We are proud to announce Zia Kamroodeen as our 2026 Chess Captain.

Wishing Zia all the very best for the year ahead. We look forward to seeing him lead the Chess team and represent Prep with pride.

Today, we celebrate the women who lead, nurture, inspire and make a difference.

On 9 August 1956, thousands of courageous women marched to the Union Buildings, standing together to challenge injustice and change the course of our country’s history.

Today, we honour that spirit in our own DPHS community. To our incredible female staff, our Prep moms, grandmothers and all the women who support our boys and our school, thank you.

You juggle, organise, encourage, teach, nurture, solve, support and somehow keep all the balls in the air!

Happy Women’s Day!

Leading the Way

Congratulations to Sloan Brouard on his appointment as DPHS 2026 Hockey Captain and to Malachi van Zyl on being named DPHS 2026 Cross Country Captain.

These appointments are a reflection of the commitment, character and leadership both boys have consistently demonstrated. We are proud of their achievements and look forward to watching them lead their teams with pride this season.

Congratulations, Sloan and Malachi! Your DPHS family is behind you every step of the way.

Celebrating Our DPHS Old Boys!

It is always a privilege to follow the journeys of our Old Boys, and we are immensely proud to celebrate their outstanding achievements in this year's provincial representative teams in rugby and hockey.

Sharks High Schools 2026
• U16 XV: Finn Mallett
• U17 AFGRI Week: Jed Reilly & James Whatmore
• U17 Academy Week: Fabiano Fierro, Matthew Wilson & Ben Hughes
• U18B: Oliver Ludwig
• U18 Craven Week: Daniel Miskey

A special congratulations to Fabiano, Matthew and Ben, who proudly played together in the DPHS 1st Rugby Team in 2022. This year, they reunited in the Sharks U17 Academy Week team and celebrated winning the tournament together!

KZN Coastal Schoolboys' Hockey 2026
• U14A: Joshua Sacks & Rayaan de Vasconcelles
• U14B: Eshile Mpanza & Umar Paruk
• U14C: Lwethu Dlamini
• U16A: Luqmaan Mahomed

KZN Inland Schoolboys' Hockey 2026
• U14A: Evan Halstead
• U16C: Trent Kitto
• U18B: Sebastian Laudenberg
• U18 Non-Travelling Reserves: Lance Kitto & Matthew Southwood

We are also incredibly proud to see members of our DPHS coaching family making their mark:
• Mr Hezlett was selected as the KZN Coastal U16A Coach.
• Mr Freese was selected as the KZN Coastal U16C Coach.

Congratulations to every one of these young men on their well-deserved selections and achievements.

Once a Prep Boy, always a Prep Boy.

Celebrating Academic Excellence | Term 2

Congratulations to our Top 5 boys from Grades 4–7 for their outstanding academic achievements this term. Their commitment to learning, consistent effort and willingness to challenge themselves reflect the values we uphold as a school. We are proud to celebrate their success and look forward to seeing them continue to grow.

Well done, boys!