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- July 31, 2024
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‘Wool in Art’ competition – Union High School
‘Wool in Art’ competition. Two of Union High School’s talented Art Club members, Joy Merifield and Lisa McEwan, have recently won prizes in the ‘Wool in Art’ competition. This event…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports , Port Elizabeth
- April 27, 2024
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EP Hockey Trials – Union High School
EP Hockey Trials. Union High School’s talented hockey players are gear up for Round 2 of the EP Hockey Trials in Gqeberha and Makhanda this Sunday. The girls attending the…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports , Latest News , Port Elizabeth
- April 20, 2024
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Summer Awards Assembly – Union High School
Summer Awards Assembly. Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, celebrated its Summer Awards Assembly. The school marked a momentous occasion to honour the learners’ accomplishments across various summer sporting activities. Additionally, Union…
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- May 25, 2020
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Union High School: Teachers return to their classrooms
“What would our school be without our dedicated teachers and members of staff, who do their utmost to ensure our learners receive the best education possible?” In preparation for the…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- May 21, 2020
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Union High School: Another Unionite earns their Golden Key
We’ve recently received word of yet another Old Unionite, honoured by the Golden Key International Honour Society! Rezayda Baartman’s tenacity and passion for her field of study, has resulted in her…
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- May 21, 2020
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Old Unionite, Tracey-Lee Abels, one of NMU’s high achievers
Yet another one of Graaff-Reinet’s bright young minds has been invited to join the esteemed Golden Key International Honour Society. Tracy-Lee Abels, who matriculated from Union High School in 2018, is…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- May 15, 2020
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Union High School: Old Unionites to join the Golden Key International Honor Society!
Amanda, Kelly and Kirsten Congratulations to Old Unionites Amanda, Kelly and Kirsten (Class of 2018) who were recently invited to join the Golden Key International Honor Society! “We are incredibly…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- May 14, 2020
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Union High School: Conquering the road less travelled
JP Kruger Embarking on a degree while working full-time can be extremely challenging in terms of trying to balance work commitments and personal life, with the demands of academic studies.…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- May 11, 2020
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Union High School: 5K Challenge
Last week, the community of Graaff-Reinet was invited to take part in a 5K Challenge set by Union High School. As Covid-19 has significantly changed the landscape for mass participation…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- May 7, 2020
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Union High School: Lace up your running shoes and join us this Saturday ?
Don’t forget to register for the UHS Family 5K Fun Run & Walk in support of the UHS Covid-19 Care Fund. Participate anywhere you want to. You can run, walk,…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- May 6, 2020
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Union High School: Matric under #lockdown
By necessity, 2020 will be a matric year like no other. Although it is also an immensely stressful time for the learners of Grade R right through to 11, the…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- April 23, 2020
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Union High School: What’s cooking?
The kitchen has always been the heart of the home, but as the Coronavirus pandemic rages, it’s the war room! Besides the three meals a day needed during #lockdown, snacks are…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- April 10, 2020
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Union High School: Easter, Hope and Rainbows!
This year, Easter comes at the end of a very challenging week. The Easter message, however, of unquenchable light in the midst of darkness, joy casting out despair, goodness rising…
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- April 9, 2020
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Union High School Grade 8’s Art
“Art isn’t always about pretty things. It’s about who we are, what happened to us, and how our lives are affected.” – Elizabeth Broun Union High School’s Grade 8s recently…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- April 8, 2020
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Message from Bowen Langmead, Headboy from Union High School
Dear fellow Unionites It’s day 12 of lock-down, and strangely enough, I find myself missing school. I miss being bored with my friends; I miss aimless conversations at the back…
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- April 1, 2020
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Union High School: the lighter side of COVID19 lockdown
The Davenport brothers, Bradley and Matthew, from Union High School Graaff Reinet, provided their parents with some comic relief on Tuesday morning when they pitched up for their first Term…
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- March 31, 2020
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Union High School learners do their best at home
It’s brilliant to hear about all the learners doing their best at home to stay on top of their schoolwork! As Theodore Roosevelt once said, “With self-discipline most anything is…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- March 30, 2020
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Union High School – Bittersweet farewell
Union High School recently said goodbye to our two exchange students from the Salisbury Cathedral School in England. Daisy Sears and Theo Jacques were part of UHS for the entirety…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- March 23, 2020
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Union High School: Corona virus and the rest of the school year
“As the country continues to escalate its response to the Corona virus, there is a lot of uncertainty as to how the preventative measures being put in place will impact…
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- March 18, 2020
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Union High School: The Table That Makes You Think
Mr Adrian Arnott and Mr Louis Olivier with the ‘THINK Table’ and its bronze sculpture Union High School in Graaff-Reinet recently welcomed a wondrous new addition to its campus. The…
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- March 17, 2020
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Union Preparatory School learn about the importance of good hygiene
While counting, reading and listening to instructions might rank high on the list of must-have-skills in Grade 1, we’d argue that good hygiene habits are up at the top, too.…
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- March 17, 2020
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Union Pre-School: When I grow up…
On Monday morning, 16 March, the little ones at Union Pre-School in Graaff-Reinet enjoyed exploring different careers during the school’s 2020 Career Day. This annual dress-up day is a fun…
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- March 16, 2020
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Union Preparatory School: Not in our school!
On Friday morning, 13 March, Warrant Officer Bellingan of the Graaff-Reinet Police Service addressed the learners of Union Preparatory School during their weekly assembly. His visit, which formed part of…
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- March 12, 2020
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Union High School Inspiring visual thinking
(Photo’s supplied). Union High School’s Grade 7’s had a blast this week, learning about the wonderful world of 3D art. The learners were tasked with creating their own 3D sculptures…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- March 9, 2020
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Union High School 1st Rugby team beats Humansdorp 19 – 12
(Photo supplied) On Saturday, 7 March, Union High School’s 1st XV played against Humansdorp Secondary in very hot conditions at the Kirkwood Sports Day. The match was played at a…
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- March 9, 2020
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Union High School u/13 Rugby team enjoy tour to East London
This past weekend, Union High School’s u/13A rugby team travelled to East London to participate in the 10th annual Grens Sports Festival. This tour marked the start of a very…
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- March 9, 2020
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Union High School’s educator saddles up for Cape Town Cycle Tour
Hanno Sparrius Congratulations to Union High School educator, Mr Hanno Sparrius, who successfully completed the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday morning, 8 March. The 42nd edition of the biggest…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- March 6, 2020
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Union learner excels in Book Review competition
Learners from all seven municipal regions within the Sarah Baartman district gathered in Addo on Thursday morning, 5 March, to compete on a district-level in a national reading competition. This…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- March 3, 2020
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Union High School: Technology upgrades benefit teachers and learners
Computer Applications Technology, commonly referred to as CAT, has become a crucial, if not essential subject for life. It is the cornerstone of many a career and the source of…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- March 3, 2020
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Union Tennis aces compete in Bloemfontein
Union Tennis aces compete in Bloemfontein On Thursday, 27 February, Union High School’s Top 8 tennis boys and girls hit the road to Bloemfontein, to 0participate in the Fichardtpark High…
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- March 2, 2020
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Exciting results for Union High School at Top 8 Gala
On Friday evening, 28 February, seven Union High School swimmers participated in the Top 8 Invitational Gala at the Newton Park Swimming Pool in Port Elizabeth. The Top 8 Gala…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 28, 2020
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Union Preparatory School learner excels in Cricket
Jordan Maritz, seen here with Mr Marchant van Rooyen. Jordan Maritz, a Grade 3 learner at Union Preparatory School, Graaff-Reinet, was this week recognised by the school for his recent…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 28, 2020
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Meet Union High School’s new Eco-Reps!
The new Eco-Reps are seen here with the teacher in charge of this initiative, Mrs Danelle Botes Every year, a representative of each class at Union High School in Graaff-Reinet…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 27, 2020
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Podium finish for Union youngster at EP Biathlon Championships
The EP Biathlon Championships were held in Port Elizabeth yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, 26 February. Three Union learners – Mia Botha, Jade Shires and Elia Railton – were invited to participate. Mia was…
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- February 27, 2020
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Union Great performances in gala
A number of Union swimmers competed at the annual Karoo Gala held at Hoër Volkskool on Tuesday, 25 February. Schools who attended included Gill, Cradock, Volkskool, Marlow as well a large…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 26, 2020
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Union High School youngsters play first-ever declaration match
On Thursday, 20 February, Union’s junior cricketers played their first-ever declaration match against the Frans Conradie Primary School. After winning the toss, the hot and sunny weather motivated the Union…
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- February 25, 2020
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Stulting Primary: First aid to our souls
From left: Keanen Lemley, Lesedi Vumazonke en Michael Tessendorf The Grade 3’s of Stulting Primary, Humansdorp, were busy learning about their bodies are God’s temple and God’s words are first aid to…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 25, 2020
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UPS Learners dive into interhouse gala
The swimmers of Union Preparatory School, Graaff Reinet, splashed their hearts out when the school hosted its annual interhouse gala on Thursday evening, 13 February. The air was filled with excitement…
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- February 25, 2020
- 28 views
Union High School’s ‘Love Sandwiches’ project gains momentum
It was with much anticipation that Union High School’s Grade 9 learners arrived at school on Wednesday morning, 19 February. It was their turn to participate in the Interact Club’s ‘Love…
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- February 25, 2020
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Union High School Hockey player (2019) continues to shine
Congratulations to Graaff-Reinetter Jenna McNaughton, Union High School’s Class of 2019, on being chosen as the ‘Player of the Match’ after her very first game for the Salisbury Hockey Club…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 25, 2020
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Union High School’s ‘Love Sandwiches’ project gains momentum
It was with much anticipation that Union High School’s Grade 9 learners arrived at school on Wednesday morning, 19 February. It was their turn to participate in the Interact Club’s…
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- February 25, 2020
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Union High School Swimmers go the extra mile
Several Union youngsters took on the 96th River Mile at the Sundays River Cannonville Slipway this past Sunday morning, 23 February, joining hundreds of other swimmers who competed in this…
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- February 24, 2020
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UPS Athletes represented at district meet
Union Preparatory School’s Tristan Hudson was recently selected to represent the Sarah Baartman District at the Eastern Province Primary Schools Athletics Championships that was held on Friday, 21 February, in…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 24, 2020
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Union Preparatory School’s Cricket victorious against Frans Conradie
Union Preparatory School’s u/9A cricket team travelled to Despatch on Saturday morning, 22 February, to play a 30-over match against their Frans Conradie Primary School counterparts. As Frans Conradie won…
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- February 24, 2020
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Union High School learners discover the wonder of improv
Last week, during their Creative Arts lesson, Union High School’s Grade 9s participated in a Performing Arts workshop, facilitated by Mrs Paula Kingwill. This workshop was aimed at teaching the…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 24, 2020
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UHS vs Muir Cricket game ends in draw
On Saturday, 22 February, Union High School’s 1st XI faced Uitenhage’s Muir College in a declaration match. Muir won the toss and elected to bat first, putting together a reasonable…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 23, 2020
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Union’s historic moment as time capsule is buried
To mark the Union Schools’ 100th year, a time capsule was recently buried on campus, leaving a gift for future generations to unearth. The capsule, which is to be opened in…
- Eastern Cape , Eastern Cape Schools , Eastern Cape Sports
- February 21, 2020
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Union High School: Records tumble at Interschools Gala
The annual Interschools swimming gala between the Union Schools and Laer and Hoër Volkskool was held in Graaff-Reinet on Wednesday afternoon, 19 February. A thrilling performance by the swim stars…
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- February 20, 2020
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Union High School Self-reflection
The Union High School Grade 9s in Mrs Bronwen Langmead‘s Creative Arts class, studied the art of Portraiture during a recent lesson. This activity helps learners better understand the difference between…
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- February 18, 2020
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Union High School “No legacy is so rich as honesty” – William Shakespeare
A young learner at Union High School deserves to be praised for her honesty after she made sure that a plastic bank bag, containing a substantial amount of money, was…
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