We congratulate the following Union cricketers for being selected for the Eastern Province U/17 Inland Team, who will be attending the National Week Tournament in Kimberley from 10 to 14 December.
Jayden Brotherton, Luke McNaughton, Bowen Langmead (Captain), Kyle-Luke du Preez, Brett Amsterdam, Lihle Mxhunyelwa and Trevor Moos
The boys lost 4-5 to a very motivated Gill side. Our players sold themselves short and failed to capitalize on important points. Special mention must be made of Finn and Chuma, playing at couple number 3, who managed to beat Gill’s first couple.
The Girls won 5 matches to 4. Gemma and Sade played well at couple number 3, winning the deciding match against a strong 2nd couple from Gill.
Well done to all.
Following their induction as Arthur Kingwill House prefects, the boys were treated to a team building weekend with the duty masters as Asante Sana Game Reserve. They thoroughly enjoyed the informal time together around camp fires, on game drives and seeing animals that some had never seen before. Headboy, Khanya said, ” I enjoyed the memorable experience of interacting with not only the duty masters, but also with nature. It is not often that we see different types of game in one area. It was a once in a lifetime experience for me!”
Lihlombe added, “The thing I liked the most was when we were sitting around the campfire with coffee in our hands, waiting for the animals to come closer.”
We wish the prefects all the best as they guide and nurture our boarding house lads into the next year.
The annual Union High School Prizegiving was held in the school hall on Friday 19 October. The guest of honour, Mrs Moira Light, who graciously presented the prizes to those being recognised, was introduced by Head of Department, Mrs Nelia Read. Mrs Light has two children, Rebecca and Matthew, who have matriculated at Union High, and is married to Derek, who is Chairman of the Union High Development Trust.
Mr David Langmead, Chairman of the School Governing Body, presented his welcoming speech and reported on the activities of the Governing Body after which the Headmaster, Mr W.E. Pringle, presented his annual report.
It was a glittering occasion where the many achievements and triumphs, and those who simply work hard behind the scenes, throughout the year were recognised. In addition, a number of Grade 12 learners who intend studying at tertiary institutions next year received bursaries for further studies.
A highlight of the evening was the announcement of the head prefects of the school for 2019. The entire Union community was unanimous in their support for Peter Watermeyer(Headboy), Jenna McNaughton (Headgirl), Khanya Butshingi (Deputy Headboy) and Zintle Maki (Deputy Headgirl).
First on year
The Union High School’s Primary Department Prizegiving took place on Friday, 19 October 2018 at 09:00 in the Union High School Hall.
The Prizegiving is the highlight of the year where learners are rewarded for their academic, sport and cultural achievements.
The prestigious occasion was opened by the Junior Department choir. In Mr Pringle’s address, he could not hide his pride for the learners of the Primary Department.
Mr David Langmead, Union High’s Governing Body Chairman, gave a very insightful address on attitude and how a person’s attitude can influence a person’s outlook and perception of life. The learners were mesmerised by his address. Mrs Bronwen Langmead was the guest of honour and handed out all the awards to our prize winners.
We are very proud of our learners’ achievements and will continue to strive for excellence. We congratulate all our prize winners.
Over the weekend our u13 Cricket team competed against Lorraine in two matches over the Friday and Saturday. Both games where played in Great Spirit and our boys gained a lot of experience playing against strong opposition.
Friday T20
Union 63/9 after 20 overs – Lorraine won by 8 wickets
Saturday Limited overs
Union 99/10 after 29 overs – Lorraine won by 8 wickets
Union High’s five biathletes, Jade Shires, Kendall Krige, Megan Doyle, Jenna McNaughton and Drew Robinson, who represented Eastern Province in the inter-provincial meeting this weekend, all did very well, improving on their times in most cases. Well done to Jenna McNaughton, who was placed 3rd in the under 19 section.
Congratulations to the 2019 Head Prefects who were announced at Prize-giving on Friday evening, 19 October 2018.
Kanya Butshingi (Deputy Headboy), Peter Watermeyer (Headboy), Jenna McNaughton (Headgirl) and Zintle Maki (Deputy Headgirl)
The Eco Club spent an interesting afternoon at the Reinet House Museum learning about our town’s history and heritage from Mrs Keyster, curator at the museum.