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- July 15, 2019
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Union High represented at Interprovincial Hockey Tournament
During the recent school holidays, Jenna McNaughton and Micela Looch represented the the EP u/18A team at an interprovincial hockey tournament held in Pietermaritzburg from the 16th to the 22nd…
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- July 15, 2019
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Union High Schools Derby serves up a feast of goals
Union High School hosted Gill College’s 1st and 2nd hockey teams on Saturday, 13 July, in what proved to be a goal festival for the Union girls. The 2nd team…
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- July 12, 2019
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Union High School Scouts show dedication
Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, learners, James Potgieter, Corniel Vorster and JJ Liebenberg, together with 29 Scouts from Gauteng, attended and passed a 10-day Weston Patrol Leader Training Course (PLTU) held…
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- July 11, 2019
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Union High School Shottists on target in Uitenhage
Two Union High School shottists travelled to Uitenhage on Saturday, 6 July, to participate in the 2019 Eastern Province Classic Championship at the Koedoeskloof shooting range outside Uitenhage. They carded…
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- July 10, 2019
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Union High School learner completed First Aid Level 3 course
Union High School learner Kelly-Page Scott, Graaff-Reinet, successfully completed a First Aid Level 3 (including CPR and AED) course, hosted by BLS Medical. This is the highest first aid level…
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- July 4, 2019
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Union High School Hockey vs Hoër Volkskool Old Girls
As Interschools approaches, so too does the annual hockey match between the Union High School and Hoër Volkskool Old Girls. If you are free on Friday afternoon, 9 August, and…
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- July 1, 2019
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Farmers Market at Union High School Graaff-Reinet
Looking for a laidback, farm-fresh outing, with lorry loads of good stuff to eat and drink during this year’s Interschools weekend? Look no further! Union’s three boarding houses, Arthur Kingwill…
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- June 27, 2019
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Drakensberg Boys Choir at Union High School
Upon arriving at Union High School’s hall on Wednesday evening (26 June) for the performance by the Drakensberg Boys Choir, you could already get a feel for the event with…
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- June 18, 2019
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Union High School’s 20th annual sports fest a success
This past weekend, the Union High School Junior Sports Department hosted its 20th annual Anne Beagley Junior Rugby & Hockey Festival sponsored by Caltex and College Motors in Graaff-Reinet, which…
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- June 16, 2019
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Union’s Gr 4 learners attend snake event
Every so often, the learners at Union Preparatory School, Graaff-Reinet, are offered an opportunity to attend a specific academic enrichment event organised within the school or provided by external bodies.…
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- June 16, 2019
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Bell rings on fruitful career at Union Schools
A monumental figure in Graaff-Reinet’s pre-school education sector has hung up her hat this week, closing the chapter on an almost three-decade-long career at Union Pre-School, built on a foundation…
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- June 12, 2019
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Union High School learners warned against drugs
Drugs have the power to derail or end your future. This message was brought to learners of Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, when Freddy Trout and Wayne Windvoël of People Against…
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- June 12, 2019
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Union High School exciting sports festival this weekend
Starting this Friday, 14 June, Union High School in Graaff-Reinet will be hosting their 20th annual Anne Beagley Junior Rugby and Hockey Festival. As usual, this festival will see parents…
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- June 12, 2019
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Old Unionite’s dream comes true
It’s always heart-warming to hear about those past pupils who used their schooling at Union as a stepping stone to full, happy and successful lives. One such story reached us…
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- June 10, 2019
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Union Preparatory School learners showcase musical talents
From large inclusive choirs to individual musicians, all the learners of Union Preparatory School in Graaff-Reinet are encouraged to explore and respond to music. This week, in one of the…
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- June 7, 2019
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Accolade for Union cricketer
The annual Eastern Province Cricket Awards Ceremony, which honours players, officials, volunteers, clubs and schools across the province, saw the talents of one of Union High School’s ace cricketers showcased.…
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- June 6, 2019
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Union High School learner selected for EPRU’s 2019 Rural u/19A rugby team
Brett Amsterdam, a promising young sportsman from Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, has been in fine form this rugby season. So much so, that he was recently selected for the EPRU’s…
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- June 6, 2019
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Picknicking fun at UPS
On Thursday, 30 May, following the Ascension Day service, Union Prep School hosted a special picnic for the learners and their moms. The school’s little learners were all very excited…
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- June 6, 2019
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Union Preparatory School has Cricket World Cup fever
Cricket World Cup fever swept through Union Preparatory School on Friday, 31 May. To celebrate the start of the 2019 Cricket World Cup, all the little ones were encouraged to…
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- June 6, 2019
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Union Preparatory School Preparing for Grade 1
Union Preparatory School Preparing for Grade 1 The panic parents and children have about Grade 1 is mainly caused by the fear of the unknown. To help alleviate these fears,…
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- June 6, 2019
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A world of golden opportunities unlocked
Kayla Hobson, an alumnus of Union High School in Graaff-Reinet, was recently invited to join the Golden Key Honours Society. She received her certificate and badge on Thursday, 23 May,…
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- June 6, 2019
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Union High School’s Art Club visit Our Yard
The members of Union High School’s Art Club recently paid a visit to Our Yard, a unique cultural gem nestled in the heart of Somerset Street, Graaff-Reinet, to look at…
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- June 6, 2019
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Loss a learning experiece for the UHS hockey teams
Saturday, 1 June, saw Union High School’s hockey girls take on Woodridge College in what proved to be a challenging, yet competitive encounter. To start, the u/16B team lost their…
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- June 6, 2019
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Union High School enjoys competitive fixture against Woodridge College
This past Saturday, 1 June, Union High School hosted Woodridge College in a fixture last played over 10 years ago! The games started at 09:15 in rather chilly early-morning conditions.…
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- June 6, 2019
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Union School proud supporters of the Unogwaja Challenge
On Sunday morning, 2 June, representatives of the annual Unogwaja Challenge, Thamar Houliston and Zoliswa Limba, made a pit-stop in Graaff-Reinet to meet with Donald Kingwill, superintendent of Union’s Arthur…
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- May 10, 2019
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Union High School Treasured past, Golden future
A gala banquet, organised by Union High School as part of the school’s year-long centenary celebrations, was held on a grand scale in Graaff-Reinet this past Friday evening, 3 May.…
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- May 8, 2019
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Union High School Kid Inventor
Behind every invention is a person who saw a problem or an opportunity and invented a solution or a new device. One such bright mind is Zack Botha, a Grade…
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- May 8, 2019
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Union Prepratory’s Barn dance enjoyed by all
On Tuesday evening, 30 April, Union Preparatory School came alive with vibrant music and enthusiastic line dancing. The UPS Centenary Barn Dance was well-attended by the school’s learners and teachers…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union’s Junior hockey teams face off against Westering High School
On Saturday, 4 May, Union High School’s junior hockey teams competed against Westering Primary School. The 2nd Juniors took to the field first, a little bit later than expected as…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School Interact Club brings comfort
Representatives of Union High School’s Interact Club recently paid a visit to the Khomanani White Door Centre of Hope (WDCOH) in Graaff-Reinet. This local centre is one of only four…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School: Manners matter!
Union Schools strive to encourage proper etiquette, good manners and courteous behaviour among our learners to nurture a culture where learners respect their peers and authority figures such as teachers…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School learner excel in Tennis
Congratulations to Tara Ferreira, a Grade 6 learner at Union High School in Graaff-Reinet, on being selected for the u/12 Eastern Cape Inter-District tennis team. Tara will represent the team…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union Schools faces Lingcom Primary School
The 4th round of the Internal Rugby League being played between Graaff-Reinet’s primary schools was contested on Thursday afternoon, 2 May. Union played against Lingcom Primary School. The u/9B team…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School fantastic day of rugby
Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, hosted Burgerdorp High School’s rugby teams this past Saturday, 4 May. The fixture resulted in a day filled with good rugby played by both schools. Union’s…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School Hockey teams victorious
When Burgersdorp High School’s hockey teams visited UHS, Graaff-Reinet on Saturday morning, 4 May, they found themselves on the back foot from the get-go, when their u/16A team went down…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School junior rugby record mixed results against Westering
On Saturday, 4 May, Union’s u/9A, u/11A and u/13A rugby teams played against Westering Primary School. The fixture delivered some mixed results, with the u/11As winning their match 12 –…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union Preparatory School Tennis
Congratulations to Grace Kemp, a Grade 4 learner at Union Preparatory School, on being selected for the u/10 Eastern Cape Inter-District tennis team. Grace will represent the team at a…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union’s beginner umpires
Union High School learners Kyle-Luke du Preez and Kendall Krige recently attended an umpiring course hosted by the Eastern Province Hockey Federation (EPHF) in Port Elizabeth. After successfully completing the…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School Anti-bullying campaign kicks into high gear
In 2017, Union High School’s Interact Club launched an anti-bullying campaign. Over the past two years, their initial campaign has grown into a long-term project with a proactive, multi-faceted whole-school…
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- May 7, 2019
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Union High School Top matriculant keeps on achieving
Anje Oelofsen, Union High School’s top matriculant of 2017, is now also excelling at university. Anje, who matriculated from Union with 6 distinctions, was recently presented with a Merit Award…
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- April 30, 2019
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Learner leaders improving together
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson The members of Union High School’s RCL (Representative…
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- April 30, 2019
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Deaf but #NotDEAFeted
On Wednesday, 24 April, the Maya Deaf Foundation (MDF) gifted little Ava-Rose Adonis, from Union Prep School, with a brand new tablet. This tablet – that contains a recommended special…
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- April 30, 2019
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Union Pre-School planting the seeds for healthy living
The vegetables in Union Pre-School’s garden are thriving! As many of today’s health problems can be traced to poor diet, the aim of this little garden is to get kids…
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- April 30, 2019
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Union High School wins away from home against Adelaide
On Saturday, 27 April, Union’s junior rugby teams travelled to Adelaide for their first away fixture of the second term. All the teams played to the best of their ability…
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- April 30, 2019
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Union High School gets the better of Aliwal North
On Saturday morning, 27 April, Union High School’s teams faced Aliwal North High School in their annual hockey fixture. At the start of the day, Union’s u/16Bs beat Aliwal 5…
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- April 30, 2019
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Union and Aliwal North go head-to-head
This past Saturday, 27 April, Union High School in Graaff-Reinet hosted Aliwal North High School for their annual rugby fixture. It was a tough day on the field for all…
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- April 30, 2019
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UPS learners acquire skills and smiles at annual hockey day
Union Preparatory School in Graaff-Reinet held its annual internal hockey day on Friday, 26 April. This fun-filled afternoon saw the hockey girls in each age group divided into mixed teams…
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- April 30, 2019
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Unionite tackles MTB race
The Swaershoek Mountain Bike Challenge was held this past Sunday morning, 28 April, in Cradock. MTB enthusiast Schea Johnson, a Grade 11 learner at Union High School in Graaff-Reinet, claimed…
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- April 30, 2019
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Union High School’s Eco Club members attend to local nursery
The members of Union High School’s Eco Club recently paid a visit to the Camdeboo National Park. During the visit, the learners only had one goal in mind – to…
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- April 29, 2019
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Old Unionite bestowed with National Order
William Smith, the mathematics teacher that many South Africans grew up with, was recently awarded a National Order for his contribution to the teaching and demystification of mathematics and science.…
