On Tuesday evening the top 6 chess players from all the schools in Graaff-Reinet attended the first of many Top Level Chess coaching sessions facilitated by Ian Kirsten. We are very proud to have initiated this venture and hope to see many more Graaff-Reinet learners attending the South African Junior Chess Championships in the future.
Accompanied by Mrs Hanli Rose-Innes, the Art Club went on an outing on Thursday 31 January to the Hester Rupert Art Gallery. The Hester Rupert museum is one of Graaff-Reinet’s hidden treasures and is well worth a visit.
On Tuesday, the 22nd of January, Grade 8’s and 9’s were invited to attend the first Debating/Public Speaking evening for 2019. Enthusiastic learners were encouraged to engage with peers in preparation for panel discussions on a variety of current affairs.
Those in attendance received valuable feedback from the audience and this was sure to encourage learners – building confidence in a public speaking environment under the guidance of Ms Phillips.
There was much excitement during break today as the Matrics received their invitations to the Matric Dance which takes place in a few week’s time. A whimsical …fruit drink including candy floss and jelly babies accompanied the invitations and made the occasion an auspicious one as a start to this traditional rite of passage!
Our 2019 Eco-Representatives have been elected by their peers to uphold our school’s commitment to the environment. Congratulations! We thank you for taking on this awesome responsibility and know that you will serve our school well.
Grade 5: Josh Arends; Ashleigh Shell; Mecoli Vorster; Leigh-Anne Murray
Grade 6: Emma Short; Shaakir Kazi; Erin Gedult; Aaminah Steele
Grade 7: Caytah-Leigh Koeberg; Thokozani Mpanza; Ann-Noleen Koeberg; Na’eem Mahomed
Grade 8: Hilary Jacobs; Matthew McNaughton; Caitrin Spence; Elihle Robile; Xhamla Magubeni; Andrue Victor
Grade 9: Asa Matross; Liam Langeveldt; Lauren Waddelow; Liyabona Teysie
Grade 10: Sayma Wajid; Kyle-Luke Du Preez; Kaydn Retief; Joshua Calitz; Primrose Mutapati; Tracy Petitt
Grade 11: Tsireletso Tsolo; Juandre Jaftha; Somila Batala; Liyema Sonjani
Grade 12: Chevonne Prinsloo; Ryan Hobson; Kia Hoffman; Liano Naidoo; Jenna-Mare Brotherton; Matthew Price
Please take note of all times for FOUNDERS WEEKEND on Friday! All parents, Old Unionites and friends of Union are invited to the Centenary Church Service and Centenary Walk from 8am on Friday. Please join our staff and learners for this very special morning.
The following learners played the ABRSM piano exam in 2018:
Owethu Singeni – Passed Gr 1
Erin Gedult – Passed Gr 1 with Merit
Sasha Cochrane – Passed Gr 1 with Merit
Lana Bouwer – Passed Gr 2
Caytah-Leigh Koeberg – Passed Gr 3
Caitrin Spence – Passed Gr 4
Chloe Shires – Passed Gr 5 with Merit
Barbara McNaughton – Passed Gr 5
Hannah Watermeyer – Passed Gr 5
Shayna Japhta – Passed Gr 5
Jamie Jaftha – Passed Gr 5 with Merit
Jenna McNaughton – Passed Gr 7 with Merit
The following learners represented the local district Chess team at the SAJCC (South African Junior Chess Championship) in December 2018 and are awarded the following:
Liano Naidoo – Full Colours – represented the local districts’ team at SAJCC and won 3 matches at SAJCC
Harun Wajid – Half Colours – represented the local districts’ team at SAJCC
James Rose-Innes – Merit Certificate – represented the local districts’ team at SAJCC and won 3 matches at SAJCC
Tracy Pettit – Merit Certificate – represented the local districts’ team at SAJCC
Yesterday, our brand new Primary Marimba band learned their first song. You can see the concentration on their faces as they try to remember the rhythms, notes and sequences. Max Blank, our exchange student from Salisbury Cathedral is especially proud to be part of the band this term and to learn a new instrument. He quickly caught on to the melody and played it almost flawlessly. Our Marimba band is looking forward to making more music together!
Our branded Centenary Rugby Balls, seen here with Senior Sports Administrator, Mr Raymond Hamilton, have arrived! These match balls will be used at home matches throughout the season.
