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Gr 4s Meet Their Leaders

Union High School’s newly elected Head Prefects for 2022, Matthew Basson, Kendall Krige, Sisipho Arnols and Asa Matross are a team of talented and enthusiastic learners, eager to uphold the morale and camaraderie of the school while serving as positive role models for the younger learners of the school.
This was evident during these four learners’ visit to Union Preparatory School’s Grade 4 classes earlier today, Tuesday, 2 November.
Making the move the Union High School’s Middle School is a daunting one, and Union’s Head Prefects wanted to make sure that the little Grade 4s – who will be making the move in 2022 – feel welcomed and reassured about this big step in their schooling career.
“The prefects set the tone, which then carries on to the rest of the school. It’s important that we create a welcoming and positive environment,” said Head Girl, Kendall Krige.
“Being recognised by younger learners as Head Girl, Head Boy, or a prefect means it’s easier for them to approach us. And a friendly, familiar face encourages new learners to chat to us if they’re nervous, need advice or even just some company.”
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AKH Prefects 2021/22

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

Union High School’s boarding house prefects for 2021/22 were announced during Arthur Kingwill House’s recent hostel supper.

These learners were elected by their fellow boarders to provide them with leadership and guidance during the upcoming year.

Being a house prefect is the ultimate honour given in any school boarding establishment and means a great deal to all who are chosen.

With the honour of being a boarding house prefect comes great responsibility, but the badge presented to them is a symbol in the faith bestowed upon them by the school community and we are sure they will all do an excellent job!

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to (back) Bubele Thibini, Siya Badiwe, Kendall Krige, (middle) Tamsin James, Kathryn Odendaal, Simamkele Soyana, Chloe Shires, (front) Thembelihle Mxhunyelwa, Asa Matross and Lonwabo Sishuba.

They will be led by Asa Matross and Bubele Thibini as Heads of Hostel and Kendall Krige and Lonwabo Sishuba as Deputy Heads.

Rugby, Sport Results

U/13 Rugby 7’s Tournament

On Tuesday afternoon, 19 October, Union participated in an u/13 rugby tournament hosted by Volkskool at the Botanics Sports Grounds.
The #RugbyMetRede event – in aid of the Pink Trees for Pauline initiative – saw an exciting fun-filled day of sevens rugby from the young guns.
The team won 20 – 5 against Narsingstraat Primary School 1, 10 – 5 against Kroonvale Primary and 10 – 5 against Park Rugby, drawing 5 – 5 against Volkskool 2.
𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘴𝘬𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺!
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Good Luck Class of 2021

𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗞 to all our matrics who are due to start writing their NSC examinations today, Wednesday, 27 October.

You’re almost at the finish line! We’ll be rooting for you every step of the way!

“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, ‘𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘐’𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵.” – 𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻

Sport Results

Karoo U/17 Cricket Team

𝗨𝗛𝗦 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺
Union High School wishes to congratulate the following Union cricketers on being selected for the Karoo u/17 cricket team: Sisipho Arnols (capt), Brent Hesselink, Shaakir Kazi, Jordan Wilmot, Joshe Horne, Laythan Carelse, Hlaki Skepe and Thokozani Mpanza.
Union wishes them everything of the best in the knowledge that they will represent the school well!
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Union School’s AGM

Dear parents/guardians,
Please take note that the 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦’ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧 is available for viewing (by appointment only) in the Union High School Bursar office from 25 October to 5 November.
Please contact the school at 049 891 0262 to make an appointment.
➡️ The Annual General Meeting at which this budget will be presented to parents will be held on Monday evening, 8 November, in the Union Preparatory School Dome:
• Union Preparatory School @ 17:30
• Boarding Houses @ 18:00
• Union High School @ 18:30
All parents/guardians are requested to diarise this very important date and to make an effort to attend if at all possible.
Sport Results

U/13A vs Grey U/13B

This past Saturday, 23 October, Union’s u/13A cricketers played against Grey Junior’s u/13B cricket team.
Union won the toss and elected to bat first. The Union team was bowled out for a total of 129 in the 41st over. Union’s best batsmen were Yonela Wana with 22 runs and Yaseen Kazi with 15 runs.
Union then made quick work of their Grey opponents, bowling them out for a total of 50 runs, with great fielding leading to 3 runouts.
Union’s best bowler was Geoff Wilmot with 3 wickets.
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Class Of 2021 Valedictory

𝘛𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 2021…
The annual Valedictory Speech – which was this year delivered by Union High School’s outgoing Head Boy, Kyle-Luke du Preez – was a goodbye speech, but also a “Look at what we’ve done” moment.
And what our Class of 2021 have done has been nothing short of miraculous.
From the start of their Grade 11 year, to the end of their Grade 12 year, their schooling experience was masked and distanced, tracked and tested, and always a small coronavirus outbreak away from everyone being sent home.
So, yes, 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦 to all that. But also . . . look at what they’ve done.
As uncertainty swirled around them, they stayed focused. They adapted their learning. They finished their assignments. They passed their tests. They supported one another. They gutted and gritted it out even when the end seemed out of reach.
Off into the future you go. Your minds filled with academic knowledge eager to acquire more and share your skills with others. Your hearts brimming with compassion, patience, understanding, kindness, humility and faith.
We are sad to say goodbye but grateful that our paths have crossed and hopeful for what you will become. Strive to bring joy and comfort to those you meet on your journey through life because when you serve and uplift others… you will find contentment and joy.
Matrics, your education is only beginning.
Live in this world with an open heart to embrace others with compassion; live in this world with an open mind willing to learn new things; live in this world to end oppression; live in this world with a grateful heart and live in this world with open eyes to see the splendours of God’s creation.
Awards, Bulletin, Prizegiving

Junior Prizegiving 2021

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
Union High School held its annual prizegiving ceremony for its Primary Department (Grade 5 to 7 learners) on Wednesday morning, 20 October.
The event is one of the most important days in the school’s calendar which is long-awaited by everyone – educators and learners alike.
Before learners were presented with different awards as per their performance and achievement, they were addressed by the departmental head of the Primary Department, Mrs Evette Cloete.
In her address, Mrs Cloete emphasized that the prizegiving ceremony is a significant moment in which to celebrate the assiduousness and hard work of the learners across all subjects and extra-mural activities.
“The school’s annual prize-giving ceremony is that moment of the year in which we recognise our top achievers as well as encouraging others to take their studies seriously, so that next year they could be counted amongst outstanding learners”, said Mrs Cloete.
The event also featured delightful performances by two of the primary department’s pianists, Taegen Hamid and Katelyn Trollip.
Then came the moment that everyone had been waiting for – the presentation of awards.
Although the ceremony saw numerous awards presented to learners across all subjects and grades, the climax of the event was the presentation of the Old Unionite Shield for the Dux learner which was this year awarded to Grade 7 learner, Katelyn Trollip, who received a big round of applause from her peers and all present in the hall.
It is our firm hope that the time following the prizegiving ceremony will be well-spent by learners and educators alike, as they conclude the year’s work.

Grade 5:

1𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Antonia Adams (left)

2𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Cate Cochrane (middle)

3𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Owen Paxton (right

Grade 6:

1𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Anna Stocks (middle)

2𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Tara Piercey (left)

3𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Aimee Short (right)

Grade 7:

𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘶𝘹 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 (1𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳) & 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘷𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘪𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘬 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘭𝘭-𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤, 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 7 (𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩) 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭:  Katelyn Trollip (middle)

2𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Ciara Kivedo (left)

3𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳: Samantha Charles (right)
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Hair For Cancer

Alexandra Imrie, a Grade 11 learner at Union High School, recently donated a whopping 70cms of her golden locks to the Graaff-Reinet Cancer Association to be made into wigs for those suffering from cancer.
𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮! 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱!
👉 Read the full article at the accompanying link.

https://www.graaffreinetadvertiser.com/News/Article/General/alexandra-let-go-of-her-hair-202110211143?fbclid=IwAR1TCWyEgm0te4JHIf6OuTbcAg5ar4fyuQNlzeWwAU8u8rTAVo-K9o4o2fg