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The 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 of the Interschools clash between Union and Volkskool has once again proven to be 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗-𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧.
The two schools have been neighbours, friends and rivals for more than a 100 years and, irrespective of the outcome, this annual encounter always fosters an intense feeling of school pride while evoking a lot of emotion and excitement. This year was no exception.
𝗪𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟱𝟮 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗹’𝘀 𝟰𝟲.
The cultural richness emanating from the unity between our three Union Schools and the school’s unwavering commitment to the spirit of diversity, inclusivity, participation and tradition resonated profoundly throughout the contest and we’d like to extend our grateful thanks to our exceptional senior role models who set a remarkable example for our entire community this Interschools, exemplifying the values ingrained within our institution.
𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘦’𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴’ 𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘴 – 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘴𝘬𝘰𝘰𝘭, 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 – 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶!
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠’𝙨 𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙨:
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀:
• Union Junior 1st team lost 1 – 6
• Union Junior 2nd team won 5 – 2
• Union Preparatory School won 5 – 2
• Union Senior 1st team won 4 -3
• Union Senior 2nd team won 6 – 1
𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇:
• Union won 12 – 10.
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵:
• 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴: Union High claimed first and second place
• 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘴: Volkskool won first place, Union won second place
𝘂.𝟭𝟬 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀:
• Boys lost 0 – 9
• Girls won 7 – 2
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀:
• 1st Girls Team won 7 – 2
• 2nd Girls Team won 8 – 1
• 1st Boys Team won 5 – 4
• 2nd Boys Team lost 4 – 5
𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 (𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀):
𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴
• Union 1st Team won 5 – 4
• Union 2nd Team won 8 – 1
• Union 3rd Team won 8 – 1
𝘉𝘰𝘺𝘴
• Union 1st Team lost 0 – 9
• Union 2nd Team lost 0 – 9
• Union 3rd Team lost 1 – 8
𝗛𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘆:
• Union u/7A lost 1 – 3
• Union u/7B lost 0 – 2
• Union u/7C lost 0 – 4
• Union u/8 B won 6 – 1
• Union u/8 A lost 0 – 11
• Union u/9 A drew 2 – 2
• Union u/9B lost 0 – 4
• Union u/10A won 5 – 0
• Union u/13B won 2 – 0
• Union u/13A drew 1 – 1
• Union u/14A drew 0 – 0
• Union u/16B won 1 – 0
• Union u/16A won 9 – 0
• Union 2nd team drew 1 – 1
• 1st team won 2 – 1
𝗥𝘂𝗴𝗯𝘆:
• Union u/7A won 50 – 5
• Union u/9B lost 0 – 29
• Union u/9A lost 5 – 43
• Union u/11B lost 5 – 53
• Union u/11A won 17 – 5
• Union u/13B lost 5 – 35
• Union u/13A lost 10 – 36
• Union u/15B won 22 – 10
• Union u/14A lost 5 – 21
• Union u/15A lost 12 – 18
• Union u/16A won 8 – 7
• Union 3rd XV lost 5 – 48
• Union 2nd XV won 19 – 17
• Union 1st XV lost 6 – 39

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Each year at Interschools, there is a match that stands out from the rest – whether it’s a game that showcases the underdogs and their triumphant victory, or one in which a team claws their way back to victory after trailing by double-digit points for nearly the entire contest.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, as Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s u/16A rugby team, led by their coach Mr. Hanno Sparrius, claimed an amazing 8-7 victory.

This is the first time that a Union u/16A side has won their Interschools’ encounter since 2013, making this a truly 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 for all the boys and their parents!

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘯, 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥!

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1st XV

Ryan Jenneke, 1st XV captain:
“As we stand on the brink of the much-awaited interschools, I want to take a moment to share my thoughts and ignite the fire within each one of you. Rugby is more than just a game; it’s a way of life, a bond that unites us all. It teaches us resilience, teamwork, and the importance of pushing ourselves to the limits.

As the captain of Union’s 1st team rugby, I am immensely proud of each and every one of you. Our strength lies not only in our skills but also in our unity and unwavering support for one another. Remember, when we step onto that field, we do so as a brotherhood, unyielding and determined.

Rugby is a battle that demands our blood, sweat, and tears. But it also rewards us with unforgettable moments, lifelong friendships, and a sense of achievement that cannot be replicated. So, let’s embrace this opportunity, let’s give it our all, and leave no doubts in the minds of our opponents.

As the legendary rugby player, Jonah Lomu once said, “Rugby is great. The players don’t wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go for a beer. I love that.” Let’s embody this spirit, play with passion, and leave everything on that field.

Believe in yourselves, believe in your teammates, and believe in the power of unity. Let’s make our school proud, let’s make this interschools a memory that will be cherished forever. Together, we can conquer any challenge that comes our way. Go out there, give it your all, and let the roar of victory be heard!”

Message from the Coach
As Union’s 1st team rugby coach, I am thrilled to address you all on this momentous occasion of our Interschools event. It fills my heart with immense pride to see the spirit of unity and enthusiasm that radiates through our school.

To our talented players, I want you to know that you are the embodiment of dedication and passion. Remember, every tackle, every try and every moment on that field is an opportunity to showcase your skills and teamwork. Embrace the challenge, trust in your abilities and leave nothing behind but your unwavering determination.

To our beloved supporters, your unwavering presence and resounding cheers are the fuel that ignites our team’s fire. Your belief in our players and your unwavering support truly make a difference. Let’s come together, rally behind our team, and create an atmosphere that will be remembered for years to come.

To our esteemed visitors, welcome to our vibrant school community! We extend our warmest hospitality and friendship to you. May this event be a celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie and the love for the game. As we compete on the field, let our shared values of respect and fair play shine through.

Wishing everyone a day filled with thrilling moments, friendly competition and a deep sense of pride. Go Union!

Warm regards,
Sean Koeberg

1st Hockey Team

Brigetté Oelofsen, 1st Team Hockey Captain:
“𝘏𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦; 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮.

Let’s remember that every match and every goal we score this Interschools is a testament to our hard work and dedication. We’ve trained together, we’ve grown together, and now it’s time to show everyone what we’re capable of.

Believe in yourselves, trust in your skills, and support one another on and off the field. Remember that we are stronger together, and our unity will be our greatest strength.

So, let’s give it our all, leave everything on the field, and make Union proud. I have complete faith in each and every one of you.

Go, Union, go!”

Message from the Coach
As the Head of Hockey at Union, I am thrilled to welcome our visitors and fellow competitors to our school for this year’s Interschools. It is a momentous occasion that brings together the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie and a shared passion for the game.

To all our players, coaches and supporters, I encourage you to embrace this opportunity to showcase your skills, determination, and teamwork. Remember, it is not just about winning, but about the joy of playing this beautiful game and the memories we create together.

Let us welcome our visitors with open arms, for they too have travelled far to be here. May this Interschools be a testament to the unity and respect that lies at the heart of competitive sports. Let us compete fiercely, but always with grace and respect for our opponents.

To our players, you have trained tirelessly, honed your skills and overcome challenges to reach this stage. Now is your chance to shine on the field, to leave everything you have on the pitch and to make your school proud.

To our supporters, your unwavering encouragement fuels our players’ determination. Your cheers and applause inspire us to push beyond our limits and strive for greatness. Together, let’s create an electrifying atmosphere that will resonate with our opponents and make this Interschools a truly unforgettable experience.

Union High School, let us unite under the banner of hockey, embodying the values of sportsmanship, resilience, and respect. May this Interschools be marked not only by the battles on the field but also by the friendships formed and the memories that will last a lifetime.

To our visitors, we extend a warm welcome to our school. May your time here be filled with spirited competition, new friendships, and an appreciation for the beauty of the game.

Let the games begin, and may the spirit of hockey guide us all!

Yours in hockey,
Calvin Beck

1st Tennis Team

U/13A Rugby Team

U/13A Hockey Team

Senior Chess Team

Junior Chess

Speech Team

Quiz Team

Bulletin

𝘈 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭, 𝘔𝘳 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦:

On behalf of the Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, I am delighted to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all of you as we gather at the Union Schools’ campus this week for the much-anticipated 2023 Interschools between the Union Schools and Hoër and Laer Volkskool.

𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴.

As we embark on this exciting journey, it is important to remember that this event is not solely about competition. It is about fostering camaraderie, celebrating sportsmanship and nurturing the spirit of togetherness that unites us all.

Interschools provides a platform for us to showcase our talents, challenge ourselves and build lasting friendships that will transcend the boundaries of the playing field.

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, I extend my best wishes and good luck for the upcoming encounters. Whether you find yourself on the AstroTurf, rugby field, tennis court, or participating in any of the various cultural competitions, remember to give your all, display exemplary sportsmanship and cherish every moment.

May the spirit of fair play guide you and may your efforts be rewarded with personal growth and unforgettable memories.

𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 who have tirelessly nurtured these young talents, I extend my deepest appreciation. Your guidance and commitment have undoubtedly played a vital role in shaping the individuals who stand before us today. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our learners and for instilling in them the values of teamwork, discipline and resilience.

Lastly, I would like to extend my gratitude 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 who cheer on their children. Your unwavering support and encouragement make a significant difference in the lives of these young learners. Your presence is a testament to the strong bonds within our community and the importance we place on the holistic development of our learners.

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱. Let us come together in the spirit of friendly competition, mutual respect and a shared passion for excellence. I am confident that this week will leave a lasting impression on all of us, fostering lifelong friendships and creating memories that will be cherished for years to come.