We regret to inform you that the Matric Farewell scheduled for Wednesday, 18 March has been postponed.
We regret to inform you that, as more people across South Africa test positive for the novel Coronavirus, the health emergency is forcing Union High School to postpone our upcoming 33rd annual Senior Rugby & Hockey Festival.
The festival was scheduled for this weekend, Friday to Monday, 20 – 23 March, and would have been attended by 30 visiting hockey and rugby teams from all over the province.
While this was by no means an easy decision, we believe it is in the best interest of the safety and well-being of our learners and everyone else that would have been associated with this event.
We hope this postponement puts us in the best position to safely host this event at some later date.
Please accept our apologies with regards to this unfortunate matter.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause you and appreciate your understanding.
Please do not hesitate to contact the school at 049 891 0262 if you have any queries in this regard.
Union High School’s Grade 8 and 9 learners got to experience the free-wheeling, creative and judgment-free nature of improv when they took to the stage this week for improvised performances as part of their Creative Arts curriculum.
It was immensely gratifying to watch these young thespians as they took on the various characters and put the different dramatic techniques they’ve learnt into practice.
Union High School’s u/13A rugby team travelled to Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 14 March, to participate in the annual sports day hosted by Lorraine Primary School.
Although there are many ways to describe the efforts of these young rugby players, only one word comes to mind – phenomenal!
The Union youngsters exceeded all expectations, delivering some of the most exhilarating attacking play seen on the day.
True determination and passion were on display from beginning to end as Union defeated three strong opponents to walk away undefeated.
Union beat Verkenner 5 – 0, Grens 25 – 0 and Stulting 10 – 5.
Well done on an amazing effort, boys!
Erin Mitchell made the school very proud with her recent participation in the Provincial High School Athletics Championships.
Athletes from all seven mega districts: Alfred Nzo, Amathole, Sarah Baartman, Chris Hani, Joe Gqabi, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and OR Tambo attended the event in Cradock on Friday, 6 March, to compete for a place in the Eastern Cape Provincial team that will compete in the upcoming National Championships.
Erin participated in the Girls u/17 High Jump event where she placed 6th overall.
Union thanks her for her commitment in this regard and congratulates her on a stellar athletics season.
UHS vs St Andrew’s School, Bloemfontein, 14 March 2020 (away)
| TIME |
HICKLING A (St Andrew’s School) |
HICKLING B (St Andrew’s School) |
| 09h00 | U15A | U14A |
| 10h00 | U16A | |
| 11h00 | 2nd XV | |
| 12h30 | 1st XV |
Blood Donation – 10 March
Yesterday afternoon, 10 March, Union High School hosted its first #SANBS Blood Drive for 2020 in the school’s Tony Burrell Union.
It was wonderful to see so many of our learners, staff and even some of the broader Union community coming together for this great cause 🩸
Union Schools vs Niko Brummer Primary School – 9 March 2020
On Monday afternoon, 9 March, Union’s u/13A cricket team played a #T20 match at home against Beaufort West’s Niko Brummer Primary School.
Nico Brummer chose to bat first and managed to score 44 runs before being bowled out in the 11th over. Union then replied by chasing down their total in 7.4 overs winning the encounter by 7 wickets.
Shaakir and Yaseen Kazi took 4 wickets each.
Well done, gents!
The management of the school is pleased to announce that the following nominated parents were elected to serve on the School Governing Body at the by-election held on 27 and 28 February:
Please join us in welcoming Mrs Natalie Anthony and Mr Hento Davids.
We are grateful to all parents who made themselves available for election and to those who serve our school so selflessly.
U/13 Rugby players enjoy successful 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 busy rugby season and serves as a great opportunity for Union’s young players to find their feet while playing competitive rugby against some of the best schools in East London.
After a lengthy bus ride on Friday, the group of exited rugby players faced off against Lilyfontein Primary in what proved to be a challenging encounter. The Union players played with determination and managed to win the encounter 26-5.
Saturday morning’s first fixture against George Randell Primary School was extremely physical and was unfortunately one step to far for our boys, who went down 12-24.
In the team’s last fixture of the festival, they found themselves facing a formidable Gonubie Primary School team. This match exceeded any and all expectation as the Union boys played exceptional rugby, punching way above their weight to win the match 31-12.