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DSJ Sundowner Concert 2025 - A Spectacular Evening of Music and Dance Experience an extraordinary concert by the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg, conducted by the renowned Richard Cock. The DSJ Orchestra, Choirs, Marimbas, and Dancers present a diverse program, from classical masterpieces to thrilling film music.

Look forward to highlights like “Aladdin,” “Habanera,” “Harry Potter”, the Russian Dance from The Nutcracker, and “The Avengers”. With stunning ensembles and dynamic performances, this evening promises an unforgettable musical experience.

Event Information:Gates open at 16:00.No outside food or drinks permitted - food and drinks will be on sale.Vendors include: Dr Oetkker (Pizza), Tilt Coffee (Coffee), Donnutery (Gourmet Doughnuts), Simply India (Curry/Biryani/Roti/Kebabs) and Dos Dias (Cocktails and Mocktails). There will also be a variety of beers, wine and cold drinks on sale.Parking available on the school grounds.

About the Support Fund:

Every learner at the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ) is subsidised by the German Government. If this subsidy fell away, yearly school fees would double, as Germany provides almost half of the financial resources needed to run the school. Even so, in some cases, a shortfall still exists. In these tough times, several parents struggle to meet the basic needs of their children. That is where the DSJ Support Fund comes in to fill the gap.

In 1989, the DSJ made a commitment to counteract the extreme inequality that prevailed in South Africa’s education sector by founding the innovative ISec Programme. Through the programme, Germany to this day supports a number of learners from partner schools in Soweto who distinguish themselves from their peers through their exemplary academic achievements. A group of learners first attend lessons at the DSJ on Saturdays before a few are selected to attend the DSJ full time from Grade 5 onwards. In some cases Germany supports these learners with a large fee reduction until they matriculate.

While the ISec Programme covers the educational needs of its learners, some other pressing needs that directly affect the learning ability of each learner go unmet. By far the greatest need is for daily meals. The majority of the budget is therefore used to finance breakfasts and lunches for learners whose parents face severe financial difficulties. Currently this amounts to R55 per learner per day, or about R1100 per month. In addition, the Support Fund also steps in when reading glasses, second-hand school uniforms, school materials or rides home after evening events cannot be financed. The negative impact of the lack of these basic items on the learners’ education cannot be overstated. We appreciate your help in fulfilling this need and contributing to making education more equal.