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- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 24, 2019
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Union High School: Social Sciences excursion enjoyed
Based on their Social Sciences report marks, eight boys and six girls were invited to attend Union High School’s annual Grade 7 Social Sciences excursion held on Friday and Saturday,…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 24, 2019
- 273 views
New PBs for Union’s biathletes
 On Saturday, 19 October, Eastern Province Biathlon hosted an interprovincial event in Port Elizabeth, which saw Union’s biathletes participate against the Southern Free-State, Border and Eden. Although eight of…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 24, 2019
- 533 views
Gideons’ Bibles for Union High School’s Grade 8’s
Representatives of The Gideons International paid a visit to Union High School on Tuesday morning, 22 October, to distribute free copies of the Gideons’ Bible to all the Grade 8…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 24, 2019
- 273 views
Union Preparatory School’s Grade 2’s make their own ice cream
While learning to write a recipe, Union Preparatory School’s Grade 2’s were tasked with making their own ice cream in class on Tuesday. Yesterday (Wednesday, 23 October) they got to…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 24, 2019
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Union High School’s Loyal Eco Clubbers rewarded
On Thursday and Friday, 17 and 18 October, ten loyal Eco Club members enjoyed an outing as a reward for their excellent attendance at Union High School’s Eco Club meetings…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 22, 2019
- 331 views
Union’s junior cricketers victorious against Cradock Primary
Union’s u/11 cricketers in action against Cradock Primary. On Monday afternoon, 21 October, Union High School’s junior cricketers competed against Cradock Primary in their annual derby. In their respective match,…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 22, 2019
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Union High School’s Little hats, Big hearts
 The members of Union’s Crochet Club delivered their last batch of beanies to the Midlands Hospital in Graaff-Reinet on Tuesday afternoon, 15 October. The beanies were crocheted with a…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 22, 2019
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Union High School Athletes sprint their way to success
It is with shared pride that Union and Volkskool once again began the competitive athletics season in that same spirit, with the 17th annual Interschools Athletics Meeting held on Wednesday…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 20, 2019
- 329 views
Union High Schools: A step-by-step guide to Batik in the classroom
Union’s Grade 5s recently had the opportunity to discover the beauty and possibilities of Batik art.Mrs Hanli Rose-Innes took the learners through the Batik process from beginning to end and although it…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 20, 2019
- 314 views
Union High School: How a flip of a coin can make you smarter…
In a recent Mathematical Literacy lesson, Union’s Grade 10’s investigating probability and relative frequency using coins (flipping). Two important points make the probability experiment of flipping of a coin useful…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 16, 2019
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Union High School celebrating excellence
Khanya Butshingi (left) received: – John Brodie Prize for the runners-up in the Helen Watermeyer/Joy Arnott and Way Memorial Bursaries – Arthur Kingwill House Head Gieter Muller Trophy presented to…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 16, 2019
- 249 views
Introducing Union Pre-School’s new secretary
As of January 2020, Mrs Jeanmarie Venter (née Kingwill) will be the friendly face that greets parents and their little ones at Union Pre-School’s reception. Mrs Venter was recently appointed…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 15, 2019
- 493 views
Union’s learners’ hard work pays off
The Union High School’s Primary Department prizegiving ceremony – during which the Grade 5 to 7 learners were awarded for their hard work throughout the year – was held on…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 15, 2019
- 518 views
Union High School awards: Caytah- Leigh Koeberg
Caytah-Leigh Koeberg Caytah-Leigh Koeberg was awarded with: – Grade 7 2nd on Year – Merit Certificate for Chess – The Ron Dugmore Cup for the Best Speaker – The Bernadette…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 15, 2019
- 371 views
Union High School awards: Na’eem Mohamed
Na’eem Mohamed Na’eem Mahomed was awarded with: – A certificate of merit for learners who achieved an average of 80% or more in one or more subjects (9 subjects) –…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 15, 2019
- 378 views
Union High School Awards: Alutha Wesi
Alutha Wesi was awarded with: – U/13 Victor Ludorum – UHS Shield for best fielder U13 – UHS trophy for the most promising cricket player – Justin Kingwill Trophy for…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 14, 2019
- 390 views
Union Pre-School Article for Consideration: New principal
Ms Lindsey Allnutt A passionate educator, Ms Allnutt comes to Union from Woodridge Pre-Primary where she taught for several years. She has a wealth of teaching and leadership experience and…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- October 14, 2019
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Union High School New Head Prefects announced
Deputy Headgirl Laetitia Theron, Headboy Bowen Langmead, Headgirl Sakhe Booi and Deputy Headboy Brett Amsterdam. It is with great pleasure that Union High School announces the 2019/20 Head Prefects. This…
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- October 14, 2019
- 305 views
Union High School’s Daly House claims the win
In the Boys’ Open 8km race, Matthew Carelse (middle) claimed the win, with Iviwe Ndamane (left) coming in second and Brett Amsterdam (right) third. Union High School’s learners enjoyed their…
- STR
- October 14, 2019
- 427 views
Union High School Cricketer gets EP selection nod
Brett Amsterdam Months of dedicated practice, matches and trials have resulted in a young Union cricketer being selected to represent his province. Union High School is immensely proud of Brett…
- STR
- October 10, 2019
- 310 views
Union High School Athletes do well at annual meet
On Saturday, 5 October, 10 athletes represented Union High School at the annual Bestmed TAMS Superspar Madibaz Top 10 athletics meet, held on the tartan athletics track at the Cradock…
- STR
- October 10, 2019
- 320 views
Union High School welcomes Ms Noëline Lanser to Max Kroon House!
Ms Noëline Lanser was welcomed as the new assistant matron of Max Kroon House on Tuesday, 1 October. As assistant matron, Ms Lanser supports matron Ros Rubidge in creating a happy…
- STR
- October 10, 2019
- 317 views
Union High School Support The Boks
The learners of Union High School in Graaff-Reinet are totally behind the Springboks as they vie for victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup tournament. Yesterday, Tuesday, 8 October, the entire school…
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- October 10, 2019
- 222 views
Union’s Short siblings excel
Daniel and Alex UHS Grade 5 learner, Daniel Short, and his sister Alexandra (a Grade 3 learner at Union Preparatory School), participated in the Khulasande Sub Youth League at the…
- STR
- October 10, 2019
- 460 views
Union High School: Farewell, matrics!
The matrics took leave of the school by walking through a guard of honour, created by the rest of the school’s learners. Friday morning, 5 October, was an extra special…
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- October 10, 2019
- 272 views
Union High School Learner excels in Tennis
Congratulations to Tara Ferreira, a Grade 6 learner at Union High School, who came second in the u/12 section in a ranking tournament hosted by the South African Tennis Association…
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- October 10, 2019
- 281 views
Union High School’s Coach attends Level 1 course
Mr Alvin August Union High School’s hockey coach, Mr Alvin August, recently attended a South African Hockey Association (SAHA) Level 1 coaching course. The course, hosted by the Western Province…
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- October 10, 2019
- 283 views
Union High School’s Double take
Seen here are: (back) Similo and Siyolo Somgqeza, Ntombazana and Ndodana Speelman (middle) Chloe and Cullan Erasmus, Karl and David Venter and Kenza and Alex Neill (front) Ashton and Ashwon…
- STR
- October 6, 2019
- 288 views
Union High School experience an Odyssey of self-reflection and adventure
Each year, Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, Grade 10s spend months anticipating the Odyssey which takes them on a physical, soul searching journey down the Gats River Canyon, starting in Nieu-Bethesda…
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- October 4, 2019
- 291 views
Union High School girls chosen as leaders of Herby Arnott House
They are: (front) Jade Shires (Headgirl), Lauren Rose-Innes (Prefect) and Ayden Brown (Deputy Headgirl). They will be assisted by monitors (back) Soyama Mbetshu, Kaydn Retief, Hannah Watermeyer and Primrose Mutapati.…
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- October 3, 2019
- 215 views
Buy a rose of hope for cancer: Union High School
Union High School’s Interact Club has undertaken to support the Graaff-Reinet Cancer Association with their ‘2000 Roses of Hope for Cancer’ project this October. The Graaff-Reinet Cancer Association hopes to…
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- October 3, 2019
- 272 views
Athletes to represent Union at annual meet
The well-known Bestmed TAMS Superspar Madibaz Top 10 athletics meeting will take place at the Cradock Sports Stadium on Saturday, 5 October. The popular event will be hosted by Cradock…
- STR
- October 3, 2019
- 260 views
Union High School hosting a Trolley Dash fundraiser
It’s back! Following the success of the project in 2017, Union High School in Graaff-Reinet is once again hosting a Trolley Dash fundraiser in partnership with Pick n Pay Graaff-Reinet!…
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- October 3, 2019
- 192 views
Sisanda Henna to feature in M-Net’s ‘Trackers’
Past Pupil Sisanda Henna, a past pupil of Union High School in Graaff-Reinet (Class of 1999), was recently announced as a cast member for M-Net’s thrilling new series, Trackers. Trackers, based on…
- STR
- October 3, 2019
- 243 views
Union High Accounting excursion – both fun and educational
Not everyone is cut out to be an accountant. You need to enjoy both technology and numbers as well as working with people and being a leader. You need to…
- STR
- October 3, 2019
- 656 views
Union High Cultural awards presented
Full colours for culture (Senior Department): (in no particular order) Jade Shires, Khanya Butshingi, Kiah Hoffman, Sabrina Potgieter, Siphesihle Jali, Zintle Maki, Jenna McNaughton (Re-award), Taylyn Miller (Re-award) and Peter…
- STR
- October 3, 2019
- 323 views
Old Unionites for life!
On Tuesday evening, 1 October, Union High School’s matric class of 2019 were welcomed into a new chapter of their Union story as they were inducted into the Old Unionites…
- STR
- September 26, 2019
- 193 views
Last Schoolboy Cricket for 5 Unions
One can only begin to imagine the emotion. Cape Schools’ Cricket Week 2019 served as the last schoolboy cricket festival for five Union Grade 12 first XI players. Union thanks…
- STR
- September 26, 2019
- 207 views
Maths exploration in 3D at Union High School
Teaching learners 3D maths is quite essential. Why? Because calculating area is necessary in many jobs and skills when learners become adults as well as later in maths schooling. Mrs…
- STR
- September 26, 2019
- 339 views
Athletes to represent Union High at annual meet
The well-known Bestmed TAMS Superspar Madibaz Top 10 athletics meeting will take place at the Cradock Sports Stadium on Saturday, 5 October. The popular event will be hosted by Cradock…
- STR
- September 25, 2019
- 320 views
Stulting Primary Grade 3’s Celebrating Heritage Day!
The grade 3’s of Stulting Primary loved showing off their traditional wear. Heritage day is a day to celebrate the diversity in our country and what makes South Africa unique.…
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- September 18, 2019
- 254 views
Union High School Prefects Passing the torch
The members of the 2018/19 prefect body enjoyed a fun evening with the newly elected 2019/20 prefects in the Tony Burrell Union on Monday evening, 16 September. The evening saw…
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- September 17, 2019
- 333 views
Union High School to host 2019 Cape Schools’ Cricket Week
Union High School 1st XI Front: Luke McNaughton, Jaden Brotherton, coach Stephen Bezuidenhout, Trevor Moos and Zusakhe Ngwane. Back: MJ Newton, Kyle-Luke du Preez, James Pienaar, Matthew Hesselink, Caerwyn Spence,…
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- September 11, 2019
- 290 views
Union High School to host 2019 Cape Schools’ Cricket Week
One of the longest running schools cricket weeks in the country will be hosted by Union High School next weekend, with 10 leading teams competing in matches from Friday, 20…
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- September 11, 2019
- 260 views
Union High School ground and cleaning staff: Picnic
Earlier today, Wednesday, 11 September, with South African National Parks Week in full swing, the ground staff and cleaning ladies of Union Pre-School, Union Preparatory School and Union High School…
- STR
- September 10, 2019
- 306 views
School library – the heart of Union High School’s reading culture
The importance of reading cannot be overstated. Reading develops the mind, imagination, creative potentials, improves spelling and expands the vocabulary. At Union we have always believed that a good reading habit is…
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- September 8, 2019
- 206 views
Union High School’s Biathletes do well in PE
A focused James Potgieter Six Union biathletes travelled to Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 7 September, to participate in the second biathlon league event of the season. This outing saw Union…
- STR
- September 8, 2019
- 291 views
Union’s annual cross country event encourages young runners
Union Preparatory School’s 2019 cross country event was held with great success yesterday morning, Friday, 6 September. This annual competition allows the learners to engage in friendly competition while also…
- STR
- September 6, 2019
- 190 views
UPS celebrates Arbour Week by planting trees
The learners and staff at Union Preparatory School, Graaff-Reinet, celebrated Arbour Week, which is held annually during the first week of September, with a special tree-planting ceremony this morning, Friday,…
- STR
- September 5, 2019
- 359 views
Springbok Blazer gifted to Union High School
Mr. Walter Murray (middle) seen here with Mr. Jimmy Prideaux and Mr Derek Birch, his Eastern Province Skeet team members at the President’s Cup competitions.   Earlier this week, Old…
