It is events, however, like Monday afternoon’s interhouse cross-country, which epitomises the true ethos of sport at Union. Determination, dedication and a real sense of school spirit were on display with hundreds of learners competing for their house.
This time it was Arnott House who won, but every learner who took part should be recognised for the effort and willingness to push themselves and improve. They did themselves, their house and school proud.
The winners in each respective age group are as follows:
Girls u/11 3km:
- Zo? Hobson (17:43:89), 2. Grace Kemp (18:14:02) and 3. Onwaba Ngaphi (23:29:50).
Boys u/11 3km:
- Leander Kraai (18:52:51), 2. Callum Jacobs (19:01:44) and 3. Zack Verwey (20:20:06).
Girls u/13 4km:
- Daisy Sears (19:58:02), 2. Leigh-Anne Murray (23:25:07) and 3. Jemae-Mari Davids (25:33:45).
Boys u/13 4km:
- Ben Lemke (20:23:27), 2. Hayden Pienaar (23:06:72) and 3. Likhona Kettledas (24:24:76).
Girls u/15 4km:
- Brigette Oelofsen (22:11:66), 2. Lana Bouwer (26:20:63) and 3. Jenna-Lee Jansen (27:08:19).
Boys u/15 6km:
- Luxolo Zweni (30:24:00), 2. Camran Swartz (31:10:63) and 3. Jayden Swart (31:40:30).
Girls Open 4km:
- Jade Shires (23:01:63), 2. Melissa Swart (24:00:00) and 2. Laetitia Theron (24:59:94).
Boys Open 8km:
- Matthew Carelse (35:39:81), 2. Josh Calitz (38:58:02) and 3. Khwezi Simon (43:28:54).