Biathlon, Sport Results

Biathlon Inter-provincial Event

This weekend (19 October 2019) Eastern Province hosted an Inter-provincial event in which we competed against other biathletes from Southern Free-State, Border and Eden. While 8 of our learners were selected to compete for EP in this event, only 5 were available to participate on the day.  Despite our diminished numbers, Union was able to place a commendable 9th out of the 19 schools represented at this event.

Although none of our girls managed to finish in the top three in their respective age-groups, every one of them improved on their previous bests in either, or both of the disciplines. Union is extremely proud of these athletes that continue to push themselves to achieve with every performance.  Well done, girls!

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Youngsters Assist SPCA

A group of Union Grade 5’s have exceeded expectations with a special project they initiated this year, in which they committed to raise funds in aid of the Graaff-Reinet SPCA.

Through various fundraising endeavors, they managed to collect quite a hefty sum and, during a visit to the local Pick n Pay store last week, they used the money to purchase trolley loads of pet food and other items needed by the SPCA.

We are very impressed with the learners’ efforts and enthusiasm in this regard and hope that this encourages other youngsters to follow in their footsteps in lending a helping hand in their communities.

The donation was gifted to the SPCA on Wednesday, 16 October.

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” – Booker T. Washington

Sport Results

Jnr Cricket Results vs Lorraine

On Friday, 18 October, an eager group of cricketers from Lorraine Primary School in Port Elizabeth arrived in Graaff-Reinet to play a T20 match under lights at the Botanics, followed by a limited over match on Saturday morning at Union.

Friday evening’s T20 started with Lorraine winning the toss and choosing to bat first. They posted a well worked 120/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Much needed rain interrupted play during the second innings, which resulted in the match being abandoned. While Union’s young cricketers enjoyed the opportunity to play under lights again, it was a first for the Lorraine side.

On Saturday morning, clear skies promised a full day’s cricket. Lorraine once again opted to bat first.

For the first time this term, Union’s u/13A cricketers managed to put together a well-executed bowling attack, led by Shaakir Kazi and Thokozani Mpanza, who put Lorraine under pressure from the start.

Union only conceded 15 extras and managed to bowl their opponents out for 91 in 26 overs. Unfortunately, all the hard work was undone by a poor bating performance and Union was bowled out for 49 in 13 overs, losing the match by 42 runs.