Athletics, Sport Results

Provincial High School Athletics Championships

Erin Mitchell

Erin Mitchell made the school very proud with her recent participation in the Provincial High School Athletics Championships.

Athletes from all seven mega districts: Alfred Nzo, Amathole, Sarah Baartman, Chris Hani, Joe Gqabi, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and OR Tambo attended the event in Cradock on Friday, 6 March, to compete for a place in the Eastern Cape Provincial team that will compete in the upcoming National Championships.

Erin participated in the Girls u/17 High Jump event where she placed 6th overall.

Union thanks her for her commitment in this regard and congratulates her on a stellar athletics season.

Sport Results

Jnr Cricket Results vs Niko Brummer

Union Schools vs Niko Brummer Primary School  – 9 March 2020

On Monday afternoon, 9 March, Union’s u/13A cricket team played a #T20 match at home against Beaufort West’s Niko Brummer Primary School.

Nico Brummer chose to bat first and managed to score 44 runs before being bowled out in the 11th over. Union then replied by chasing down their total in 7.4 overs winning the encounter by 7 wickets.

Shaakir and Yaseen Kazi took 4 wickets each.

Well done, gents!


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Announcement

The management of the school is pleased to announce that the following nominated parents were elected to serve on the School Governing Body at the by-election held on 27 and 28 February:

Please join us in welcoming Mrs Natalie Anthony and Mr Hento Davids.

We are grateful to all parents who made themselves available for election and to those who serve our school so selflessly.

Rugby, Sport Results

Jnr Rugby Results – Grens Sports Festival

U/13 Rugby players enjoy successful tour to East London

This past weekend, Union High School’s u/13A rugby team travelled to East London to participate in the 10th annual Grens Sports Festival.

This tour marked the start of a very busy rugby season and serves as a great opportunity for Union’s young players to find their feet while playing competitive rugby against some of the best schools in East London.

After a lengthy bus ride on Friday, the group of exited rugby players faced off against Lilyfontein Primary in what proved to be a challenging encounter. The Union players played with determination and managed to win the encounter 26-5.

Saturday morning’s first fixture against George Randell Primary School was extremely physical and was unfortunately one step to far for our boys, who went down 12-24.

In the team’s last fixture of the festival, they found themselves facing a formidable Gonubie Primary School team. This match exceeded any and all expectation as the Union boys played exceptional rugby, punching way above their weight to win the match 31-12.

Hockey, Sport Results

Snr Hockey Results – Opening Festival

UHS produces attractive hockey at EP trials

On Friday, 6 March, Union High School’s 1st hockey team travelled to Port Elizabeth to participate in an Eastern Province trials weekend.

The Union team was drawn against tough opposition, which included the formidable DSG, Woodridge and Westering. 

The girls, however, rose to the challenge and gave it their all.  They played with good intent and showed some real fight throughout the weekend.

The results are as follows:

Woodridge 0 vs Union 0

Kingswood 0 vs Union 1

Westering 1 vs Union 0

Alex 0 vs Union 0

DSG 2 vs Union 0

Rugby, Sport Results

Snr Rugby Results – Kirkwood Sports Festival

Union beats Humansdorp, 19 – 12

On Saturday, 7 March, Union High School’s 1st XV played against Humansdorp Secondary in very hot conditions at the Kirkwood Sports Day.

The match was played at a furious pace, but both teams proved up to the challenge.

Union’s try scorers were Ashwon Davids, Martin van der Berg and Ashton Davids. Jaden Brotherton and Brett Amsterdam added a conversion each.

The Union players can be commended on a huge defensive effort.

The final score saw Union winning the encounter 19 -12.

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UHS Educator Completed CT Cycle Tour

Congratulations to Union High School educator, Mr Hanno Sparrius, who successfully completed the Cape Town Cycle Tour yesterday morning, Sunday, 8 March.

The 42nd edition of the biggest timed bicycle race in the world began at Grand Parade and traversed the Cape Peninsula for 109km, ending in Green Point.

Approximately 30 000 people competed this year.

Mr Sparrius crossed the finish line in a time of 3:19:36.