D SG is governed by a Council comprising men and women who are ‘committed to maintaining the Christian ethos of the school’ and who are nominated according to guidelines specified in the Trust Deed. The full Council meets four times a year, as do its various subcommittees. It is the responsibility of Council to ensure the sustainability of the school, to give governance oversight and to undertake its fiduciary duties. The Council is the custodian of the school and has the responsibility of looking backwards to preserve the traditions and the legacy, but also to look forward to ensure that the school remains vibrant, relevant and reliable.
At various stages during the history of DSG, the Council has faced formidable challenges. During these times the Council has consistently and persistently reaffirmed the old principles, developed a strategic plan towards the future goals for the school and shown determination to see it all through. Council needs to be forward-looking and pro-active; to make bold decisions and have faith in its decision-making; it does at times need teeth and needs to use them.
2018 COUNCIL
Ms Margie Keeton (Chairman)
Mr Bruce MacRobert (Vice Chariman)
Mr Mark Cotton
Judge Nambitha Dambuza
Mr Charné Grobler
Mr Sholto Kroon
Prof Nokwanda Makunga
Mrs Sandy Maree
Dr Fiona Meihuizen
Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali
Mrs Susan Robertson
Mr Don Rogan