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Important Notice – Interschools 2021

Please take note of the accompanying statement from our Headmaster, Mr W.E Pringle:
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“After much deliberation, we would like to inform the school communities of both Union and Volkskool, that this year’s Interschools event, scheduled for the weekend of 6 and 7 August, has been called off.
This decision was by no means an easy one to make, as the event plays such an important role in our schools’ annual calendar, but unfortunately, Volkskool and Union have been left with no choice but to cancel the event.
We realise that this decision will be met with much disappointment as the annual Interschools encounter is so much more than the rivalry of sports teams on courts and fields. It has profound significance for all who have the schools’ interests at heart.
But, as educators, we respect the delicate situation that currently exists in our country and we adhere to the regulations that have been put in place by our Government and the Department of Basic Education, which has left us with no choice but to call Interschools 2021 off.
As always, ensuring the health and safety of our learners, guests, members of staff and the community is our top priority and under current government restrictions, we are unable to deliver this event to the same calibre and capacity that it is known for.
Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.
It is our most fervent wish that we will be together again in 2022 for this special occasion.”
Yours faithfully,
MR. W.E. PRINGLE
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From The Headmaster’s Desk

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We have survived another school term, one that was certainly challenging and demanding on our learners and staff.

We thank you for your continued support during these very difficult times and trust that you will all stay safe over the school holiday.

STAFF MATTERS

We say farewell to Mr Erwin Ittershagen-Strauss and Ms Hanel Weidemann at the end of this term and wish them well in their new posts in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, respectively.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERM 3

  • Monday, 19 July School re-opens: 08:00 – 13:45 daily.
  • All Grade 10 to 12 learners attend school every day.
  • Grade 5 to 9 Group A – Day 1.
  • Tuesday, 20 July Grade 5 to 9 Group B – Day 1.
  • Monday, 26 July All Grade 5 to 7 learners attend school every day.
  • Grade 8 and 9 continue attending school on alternate days.
  • Monday, 13 September Grade 5 to 12 Formal Tests/Assessments start.
  • Friday, 1 October End of Term 3.

CLOTHING SHOP

The School Clothing Shop, which is housed at the high school for parents’ and learners’ convenience, will operate from Monday to Friday from 08.00 to 13.00 when school reopens on Monday, 19 July.

May you enjoy a restful holiday with your children.

Yours faithfully

MR W.E. PRINGLE

HEADMASTER | Union High School