Academic Prize-giving. During the academic prize-giving, the boys of the Drakensberg Boys Choir, Winterton, were rewarded for their achievements during 2023.

The following boys excelled in aural training:

Group 1 – Rory Joubert
Group 2 – Zac Klaasen
Group 3 – Ethan Palaganwe
Group 4 – Pieter Stegen and Zipho Dzanibe
Group 5 – Abake Moyo
Group 6 – Rohan Naidoo

Top achievers in Music Theory:

Grade 1: Mias Eksteen
Grade 2: Zac Klaasen
Grade 3: Themba Masoka
Grade 4: Alwande Gcaba and Robin Masipa
Grade 5: Kayden Mulder
Grade 6: Rohan Naidoo

Grade 9 IEB Examination in languages:

Nicholas Robinson and Rohan Naidoo received certificates for excellent achievement.

Nicolas Robinson: English HL
Rohan Naidoo: Afrikaans HL

Academic Certificate of Merit

This is an award of outstanding achievement presented to boys who have achieved an overall average of 80% or more.

Grade 4: Tyler Naidoo
Grade 5: Andrew Husted
Grade 6: Zac Klaasen, Mias Eksteen, Michael Humphries, Matthew Joubert, Rory Joubert and Lulo Mkhize
Grade 7: Khumo Gwatyu and Robin Masipa
Grade 8: Zipho Dzanibe and Aaron Hampshire
Grade 9: Phenyo Mulaudzi, Rohan Naidoo, Nicholas Robinson and Boaz Tselon

Inter Music Competition (IMC) awards

Rohan Naidoo: Suray de Bruin Trophy for Best Classical Vocal
Themba Masoka and Phenyo Mulaudzi: Lea de Beer Trophy for Best Vocal Duet
Nicholas Robinson: Johan van der Sandt for Choral Excellence

Voice Group of the year – Chef Kruger award Basses

Michael Humphries: Junior Artista Trophy
Rohan Naidoo: Senior Artista Trophy

DBCS

This year the DBCS Inter-House Shield is awarded to the House which has accumulated the most points throughout the year, based on various school activities was won by Hawks. Hawks also claimed the DBCS Inter-House Academic Trophy which is awarded to the House which has the highest combined score of termly averages and diligence symbol ratings.

Boarding awards:

Michael Humphries and Mias Eksteen: Tony Ferris Trophy for the neatest boy in Tungay House
Luke Kuypers: Attie Odendaal Trophy for the neatest boy in Griffin House

House awards for exemplary Conduct – Awarded to a boy in each house who throughout the year has conducted himself with honesty and integrity. He has served as an outstanding role model for his peers, as he led by example.

Boaz Tselon: Tungay House Awards
Alwande Gcaba: Griffin House Award

Senior DUX

Rohan Naidoo
The following is an extract from the Executive Head’s comment on Rohan Naidoo’s final Drakie report which sums up the calibre of this young man.”It is nearly impossible to find adequate superlatives to pay tribute to the indelible mark that Rohan will leave on the Drakie landscape. His unwavering commitment to the pursuit of excellence that was underpinned by extreme diligence, precision and consistency contributed to multiple thoroughly well-deserved rewards both in the music and academic realms. While his prowess in music was at the highest level, Rohan literally had no equal in the academic space. The extent and deep-seated impact of his academic career is immense. Rohan set standards of excellence, which he himself and his fellow Drakies held as a benchmark. All this was achieved along a path that was significantly challenging for Rohan in other ways, which adds credibility to his pinnacles of success. Hilton College is acquiring an extraordinary asset who will shine brighter than ever.” – Dave Cato, Executive Head of DBCS. “Congratulations on all your accolades Rohan, and thank you for your contribution to the Drakensberg Boys Choir School. We salute you!”