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Learners Excel In ABRSM Exams

Union High School’s musicians are celebrating a wonderful set of results in the recent Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exams.

Particular congratulations go to Melissa Swart, a Grade 11 learner at Union, who passed the ABRSM Grade 2 Music Theory exam with distinction (96%).

Congratulations also go to Erin Gedult, a Grade 7 learner at Union, who passed her Grade 2 Piano exam with distinction.

Both were awarded merit certificates for their respective accomplishments during the school’s assembly on Friday morning, 17 January 2020.

Melissa and Erin’s music teachers Ms Zelda van Rooyen and Mrs Sanette Brink, are thrilled, commenting, “We are incredibly proud of them, they worked really hard towards their exams – well done!”

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Academic Awards

ACADEMIC AWARDS – 17 JANUARY 2020

(Based on the results of 2019)

ACADEMIC BARS

GRADE 6 (Based on Grade 5 results of 2019)

Amber Bezuidenhout

Ciara Kivedo

Anebel Norval

Josh Arends

Samantha Charles

Bradley Davenport

Jade Palmer

Katelyn Trollip

 

GRADE 7 (Based on Grade 6 results of 2019)

Sasha Cochrane

Tara Ferreira

Zara Douman-Deysel
(Re-award)

Erin Gedult (Re-award)

Megan Nortjé (Re-award)

Matthew Paxton
(Re-award)

Emma Short (Re-award)

 

GRADE 8 (Based on Grade 7 results of 2019)

Terry Mabuni

Jayden Swart

Charlize Vorster

Na’eem Mahomed
(Re-award)

Caytah-Leigh Koeberg
(Re-award)

Sadé May (Re-award)

 

ACADEMIC TIES

GRADE 9 (Based on Grade 8 results of 2019)

Cadee Arends

Lana Bouwer

Siyamthanda Desha

Tayla Kingwill

Siphosethu Malotana

Gemma Naude

Brigette Oelofsen

Anna Pringle

Soyana Sinazo

Caitrin Spence

Trinity West

 

GRADE 10 (Based on Grade 9 results of 2019)

Kathryn Odendaal

Matthew Basson
(Re-award)

Amber Binney
(Re-award)

Hannah Bodenstein
(Re-award)

Kendall Krige
(Re-award)

Matthew McNaughton
(Re-award)

Chloe Shires
(Re-award)

 

HALF COLOURS / FULL COLOURS

GRADE 11 (Based on Grade 10 results of 2019)

GRADE 12 (Based on Grade 11 results of 2019)

Half colours

Meghan Basson

Sakhe Booi

Erin Mitchell

Micaela te water Naude

 

 

Full colours

Matthew Hesselink
(Re-award)

Katherine Imrie
(Re-award)

Sara Kingwill
(Re-award)

Bowen Langmead
(Re-award)

Laetitia Theron
(Re-award)

Deger Williams
(Re-award)

 

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Chess Awards

The following learners represented the local district Chess team at the SAJCC (South African Junior Chess Championship) in December 2019 and are awarded the following:

Excelsior Award for Chess

Mihan Campbell

Wade Edwards

Cassidy Goliad

Matthew McNaughton

Full Colours for Chess

James Rose-Innes

Tracy Petitt

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Welcom Theo!

Theo Jacques, one of Union’s 2020 Salisbury Exchange students from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, arrived in Graaff-Reinet recently, where he was warmly welcomed by Kim von Behr Imrie and her children Alastair, Katherine and Xandra – Theo’s host family while in Graaff-Reinet.

Theo, who has already started his term at Union, arrived in Graaff-Reinet on Sunday, 12 January, accompanied by his mother Clare Josa, a published author, speaker and leadership mentor, who’s considered to be the UK’s leading authority on Imposter Syndrome.

Having arrived at their guest house, they enjoyed a leisurely stroll to The Drostdy Hotel, where they enjoyed a meal with Ms Imrie and Allistair out on the terrace.

The evening was spent getting to know one another and relaxing after a relatively long trip to Graaff-Reinet.

Theo has already enjoyed a trip to the Valley of Desolation and his host family look forward to showing him the sights during the rest of his stay.

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Learners Excel In Music Exams

Outstanding results were obtained by two Union High School music learners, Caitrin Spence and Jamie Jaftha, who study music with Mrs Karmin van der Walt.

Both these talented learners achieved a 94% distinction mark for the recent ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory examination.

As instrumental skills progress, development in music theory and musicianship becomes increasingly important in helping learners to perform with sensitivity, understanding and confidence.

Union High School, therefore, thank these learners for their hard work in preparing for this examination and extends a word thanks to Mrs Van der Walt for providing them with a thorough understanding of the building blocks of music.

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UHS Welcomes New Teachers

Union High School kicked off its 101st year on Wednesday, 15 January, with the arrival of three new members of staff who joined the Union family.

Union extends a warm welcome to:

Union is proud to have these new teachers on board – their enthusiasm for teaching and their commitment to their learners’ well-being makes them a wonderful addition to the school.

We have no doubt the difference they will make in the lives of learners and to the field of education at Union.

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Annual Gisela Kingwill Mother and Daughter Tea

You’re invited!

Next Saturday, 25 January, the gardens of Union Preparatory School will be brimming with ladies dressed in their finery, delicious eats and plenty of laughter as Union High School hosts its annual Gisela Kingwill mother and daughter morning.

This delightful event is a favourite Founders’ Weekend tradition and a wonderful way to celebrate the special women in your life. Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, and friends are all invited to share in the fun.

Guests can expect inspiring talks by guest speakers Corli  Schoeman and Samantha Graham-Maré and are encouraged to dress up according to this year’s theme, ‘Bright & Beautiful’.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to make cherished memories while supporting the school.  Tickets are available at R60 each from Mrs Elsebé Moos at Union High School’s reception (049 8910 262).

Get yours today and we’ll see you on the 25th!

[All ladies are asked to please devote some time this week to look through their closets. If there is anything that you don’t wear anymore, that someone else might love, please consider donating it in aid of this event. All these lovingly-worn items will then be displayed and available to purchase as a fundraising initiative at this special event. Items of clothing – for young girls or women – can be dropped off with Mrs Moos.]

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UHS Top Academic Achievers – 2019

With the 2019 school year done and dusted, the top academic achievers for the year has been determined.

These learners have put in an extensive amount of effort in the pursuit of academic excellence and Union High School thanks them for their dedication to their studies and congratulate them on this achievement.

A word of thanks is also extended to the learners’ relevant educators for their efforts and to the parents of these learners for the support they provided.

The top academic achievers in Grade 11 are:
1. Laetitia Theron
2. Katherine Imrie
3. Sara Kingwill
4. Bowen Langmead
5. Déger Williams
6. Matthew Hesselink
7. Sakhe Booi;  Meghan Basson;  Micaela Te Water Naudé;  Erin Mitchell
11. Daniël McNaughton
12. Brett Amsterdam
13. William Kayster
14. Jade Shires;  Jeanne-Marie Brummer

The top academic achievers in Grade 10 are:
1. James Rose-Innes
2. Hannah Watermeyer
3. Kyle-Luke du Preez
4. Melissa Swart
5. Amzolele Relu
6. James Pringle;  Michaela Price
8. Mekisha Manzana;  James Pienaar
10. Jarrod Naudé
11. Litha Mngoma
12. Sayma Wajid;  Zoë May
14. Shayna Japhta;  Rogan Odendaal

The top academic achievers in Grade 9 are:
1. Matthew Basson
2. Kendall Krige & Hannah Bodenstein
4. Amber Binney
5. Kathryn Odendaal;  Matthew McNaughton
7. Chloe Shires
8. Michelle Doyle
9. Lauren Waddelow
10. Ruzhe Hendricks
11. Alexandra Imrie;  Marli Brummer;  Asa Matross;  Mohamed Ashiq Hartley;  Grace Merifield;  Simamkele Soyana

The top academic achievers in Grade 8 are:
1. Caitrin Spence
2. Siphosethu Malotana
3. Cadee Arends
4. Brigette Oelofsen
5. Tayla Kingwill;  Trinity West;  Gemma Naudè
8. Anna Pringle
9. Sinazo Soyana;  Lana Bouwer
11. Siyamthanda Desha
12. Jenna-Lee Jansen
13. Andrue Victor
14. Brent Hesselink;  Simonè Prinsloo

The top academic achievers in Grade 7 are:
1. Na’eem Mahomed
2. Caytah-Leigh Koeberg
3. Charlize Vorster
4. Sadè May
5. Terry Mabuni
6. Jaden Swart
7. Tyra Binney;  Joshua Neill
9. Johannes du Plessis
10. Max Price;  Alinda Goosen
12. Bontle Mashiane;  Joshua Basson;  Owethu Singeni
15. Ann-Noleen Koeberg;  Matthew Davenport

The top academic achievers in Grade 6 are:
1. Emma Short
2. Megan Nortje;  Tara Ferreira;  Erin Gedult
5. Matthew Paxton
6. Zara Deysel-Douman
7. Sasha Cochrane
8. Alastair Imrie
9. Hayden Pienaar;  Cullan Erasmus;  Kenza Neill
12. Muhammad Ahmed;  Aaminah Steele
14. Anna-May Hayes
15. Alexander Neill

The top academic achievers in Grade 5 are:
1. Katelyn Trollip;  Bradley Davenport;  Ciara Kivedo
4. Josh Arends;  Jade Palmer;  Anabel Norval
7. Samantha Charles
8. Amber Bezuidenhout
9. Misha Newton
10. Taegen Hamid
11. Lisa Vutula
12. Daniël Short
13. Ashleigh Shell;  Rebecca Copeman
15. Melissa Naudé

Sport Results

SA Jnr Chess Championship

The eight Union High School chess players participating in the 2020 edition of the SA Junior Chess Championships (SAJCC) in Johannesburg  thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

James Rose-Innes, Tracy Petitt, Mihan Campbell, Wade Edwards, Cassidy Goliad, Na’eem Mahomed, Neelon Fourie and Camran Swartz pitted their skills against avid chess players from all over South Africa from 4 -12 January.

While there, they have also been fortunate to experience a record-breaking simultaneous chess exhibition by Super Grandmaster Levon Aronian, one of the top chess players in the world.

Union extends its sincere thanks to all the officials who offered up a week of their time to accompany the team to Johannesburg, especially to Mr Trevor Zali, for driving the bus, Mr CJ Koopman, who served as the team’s coach and to Liano Naidoo, the team’s assistant coach/manager.