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Cultural Bars For Melissa & Taegan

๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—š๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ to Grade 7 learners Melissa Naude and Taegan Hamid who were presented with cultural bars this morning, 20 August, in recognition of their contribution to the richness of the cultural pillar at Union High School.

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Scouts In Action Again

The return to Scouting after a lengthy Covid-19 break was met with great enthusiasm by all the Union scouts.

Their first meeting for 2021 was held on Thursday evening, 13 May, in the Chookie Geard Scout Hall in Neser Street.

Open to all boys from Grade 5 to 12, Scouts has a lot to offer with a varied and diverse programme featuring unique hands-on learning experiences aimed at helping boys grow into their very best future selves.

Contact Mr Bruce Maree at 049 892 3203, 082 783 7027 or chiefscout@intekom.co.za to find out more.

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Philosophy Club

๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฏ
A new club was created at Union High School this year – and itโ€™s definitely making people think.
The ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐˜† ๐—–๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฏ will see participants getting together every two weeks to discuss numerous thought-provoking topics, that vary from the metaphysical to the pragmatic, including, but not limited to, morals, perception, love, emotions and different views of reality.
The club was created by Grade 12 learners, Max Wright and James Rose-Innes, who were inspired by a recent donation of a โ€˜THINK Tableโ€™ to the school by Old Unionite, Mr Adrian Arnott.
The Philosophy Club’s founders, Grade 12 learners James Rose-Innes and Max Wright.
Mr Arnott gifted the school with this extraordinary thought-provoking table in order to promote a culture of โ€˜deeper thinkingโ€™ at the school.
The idea behind it certainly took root and led to these two matric learners, who found the idea of developing often unvoiced ideas discovered in other classes too appealing to be ignored, establishing a forum for the free expression of thought and speech, where learners can have fun while having the space to explore ideas.
At its inaugural meeting on Tuesday afternoon, 9 March, it already boasted 14 members who delved right into the first topic up for discussion – a classic thought experiment known as the trolley dilemma, developed by philosopher Philippa Foot in 1967.
The trolley dilemma is a thought experiment about a fictional scenario in which an onlooker has the choice to save 5 people in danger of being hit by a trolley, by diverting the trolley to kill just 1 person. The term is often used more loosely with regard to any choice that seemingly has a trade-off between what is good and what sacrifices are “acceptable,” if at all.
The philosophical discussion that ensued generated a wealth of rich and meaningful conversation among the learners present and allowed the learners to think through the consequences of an action and consider whether its moral value is determined solely by its outcome.
Any learners that are interested in expanding their perspectives, joining in conversations that challenge opinions and sharing their insights are encouraged to attend the Clubโ€™s next meeting on Tuesday evening, 23 March, at 17:00 in the Union High School Hall.
Some of the Philosophy Club’s members around Union’s ‘THINK Table’ at the inaugural meeting on Tuesday, 9 March.
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Art Club Outing To Aberdeen

Discovering kiln-fused glass

Yesterday afternoon (Thursday, 24 October) Union High Schoolโ€™s Art Club travelled to Aberdeen for their final outing of the year.ย ย Once there, they visited the studio of local artists Marguerite Benecke.ย  Mrs Benecke is a contemporary warm glass artist, who creates paintings and textures in glass.

The group was treated to a tour of her gallery and her studio where she showed them some of the many techniques she has mastered over the years.ย ย She graciously answered all of their questions, of which there were many, leaving the learners in awe of what she can produce using glass, enamel paint and a massive kiln!

Union extends its thanks to Mrs Benecke for her time, as well as her generosity!

Learner Babalwa Lewis was the lucky recipient of a beautiful piece of art signed by the artist.

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Cultural Awards 2019

CULTURAL AWARDS ASSEMBLY โ€“ 19 September 2019

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT AWARDS

MERIT CERTIFICATE FOR CULTURE:

Amber Bezuidenhout

Anna Bouwer

Ashleigh Shell

Balisa Mduduma

Jemma Grootboom

Katelyn Trollip

Leigh-Ann Murray

Liyabona Ndamase

Megan Miller

Melissa Naude

Rebecca Copeman

Sakeenah Hajie

Samantha Charles

Sinelizwe Mcilongo

Taegen Hamid

Tristan Hope

Aaminah Steele

Anna-May Hayes

Hlumelo Kwini

Leshay Fourie

Noah Edwards

Simo Booysen

Tara Ferreira

Terry Mabuni

 

ACHIEVEMENT BAR FOR CULTURE:

Azisa Mduduma

Erin Gedult

Khumo (Kananelo) Kometsi

Sasha Cochrane

Zara Deysel-Douman

Ann-Noleen Koeberg

Caytah-Leigh Koeberg

Dumisa Mala

Max Price

Owethu Singeni

Tyra Binney

Vivian McEwan

 

ACHIEVEMENT BAR FOR CHESS:

Neelon Fourie

Camran Swartz

Naโ€™eem Mahomed

 

SENIOR DEPARTMENT AWARDS

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MERIT CERTIFICATE FOR CULTURE:

Anna Pringle

Arno Nel

Brigette Oelofsen

Cadee Arends

Caitrin Spence

Lana Bouwer

Asa Matross

Lisakhanya Mata

Musawenkosi Kedamile

Lisakhanya Mvandaba

Precious Nobula

Simamkele Soyana

Yandisa Sinyanya

Keratile Nqabeni

Asemahle Wellman

Ayabulela Goliath

Buhlebethu Rolomane

 

TEAM AWARD FOR CULTURE:

Shayna Japhta (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Benito Vers

Lwambeso Majiza

Tumelo Teys

Elizabeth Afful-Packson

Jemimah Mangunda

Chantelle Bantom (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Mekisha Manzana (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyessey)

Siphe (Sipheyena) Gwenxane (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Zoรซ May (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

 

HALF COLOURS FOR CULTURE:

James Rose-Innes (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Ethan Gedult

 

FULL COLOURS FOR CULTURE:

Hannah Watermeyer (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Lathitha Ngcwangu (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Melissa Swart (Grade 10 โ€“ away on Odyssey)

Jade Shires

Khanya Butshingi

Kiah Hoffman

Sabrina Potgieter

Siphesihle Jali

Zintle Maki

Jenna McNaughton (Re-award)

Taylyn Miller (Re-award)

Peter Watermeyer (Re-award)