AWSUM PE and Surrounds September 2023 Edition

AWSUM het die laaste paar maande `n ou historiese gebou in die Paarl gerestoureer om te dien as ons hoofkantoor. Die grootste uitdaging was die nuwe laag verf wat die mure, plafonne en dak sou kry en sonder die kundige hulp van JF Paints sou dié taak nie maklik gewees het nie. Elke mens wat al in hulle lewe gebou of gerestoureer het, weet dis nie `n maklike taak nie, en die een uitdaging na die ander staar jou in die gesig. So, as mens een minder kwessie het om jou oor te bekommer, het jy soveel meer tyd om op ander dinge te fokus en dis wat JF Paints vir ons beteken het - van die dag

AWSUM TURNS 10 YEARS OLD!

wat hulle spesialis ons kom help het om die regte verf te kies, tot die dag wat ons besef het ons kort nog verf en hulle benoud gebel het.

Ons visie kon `n realiteit word en ons is opgewonde om vandag die foto’s met ons lesers te kan deel.

The idea to start AWSUM ten years ago, began due to the fact that my children were in primary school and it became apparent to me that mainstream and local media didn’t support schools on a large and ongoing scale. Very little was done to give learners the credit and praise they deserved for their academic and sporting achievements. There was some coverage of school news, but it seemed that the small amount published were simply to appease schools.

I noticed that in each and every school there were massive amounts of news in terms of sporting, academics and cultural activities and achievements. I decided to create a platform for schools to exclusively share news in a newspaper format that could stand alone and only focus on schools-a newspaper that could share positive news. Since most newspapers focus on negative, bad news, scandals, and stories of corruption to sell papers, this endeavour was a high risk one. Bear in mind that we had no prior knowledge of how newspapers operate in terms of news, layout, advertising costs and many other pertinent daily operations. We were not even knowledgeable with regards to the many kinds of paper thicknesses used in publishing a newspaper

We wanted to be different and focus on the parents of school children and it was thus of cardinal importance that the newspapers be distributed by schools, and that learners took these newspapers home and were not merely just another publication on the store shelves.

The following figures tell our story:

Every year we publish 4 newspapers in 22 regions on a national basis.

In February of each year, we publish 8 provincial newspapers that focus specifically on matric results.

We publish 50 special interschool editions every year.

Our annual career guide is a special edition that works with post-school educational institutions to provide matric graduates with further tertiary study information.

2.5 million parents follow our news every year via our online presence at www.awsumnews.co.za.

Ten years has flown by in a heartbeat and there is much that we have learnt throughout this time and of which we are extremely proud. These include areas such as our online school-news platform www.awsumnews.co.za, which was launched 5 years ago to ensure unlimited and daily school news sharing. We currently share the ongoing news and achievements of more than 2 000 schools using this platform.

We would like to thank the schools, their marketing teams as well as the thousands of advertisers that continue to support this initiative on an ongoing basis. Without these individuals and our exceptional dedicated team, the past 10 years would not have been possible.

We have big plans for the future, and are looking forward to continuing to grow and provide quality news through our online and hardcopy publications as we take on the next ten years.

DURANDT VAN ZYL CEO

`n Ou historiese gebou in die Paarl word AWSUM se nuwe hoofkantoor

years years

Mountain Biking Zimbabwe Golf

Devon Valentine won the Zimbabwe Junior Open in a playoff. He made an eagle to win the tournament in style.

Squash

Rhys Burrell left today to represent SA at the world track championships in Columbia.

IH Best Speaker’s Competiton

The results were as follows:

Juniors:

• 1st - Leighton Woods

• 2nd - Taye Colesky

• 3rd - Obakhe Memani

Seniors:

• Joint 1st - Jayden Eaton and Luca Giaconi

• 3rd - Oscar Teixeira-Stickells

A special thanks to Old Grey and former Grey English teacher, Mr Greg Thomson, for judging the competition.

Junior City Council

Senior JCC Councilor, Oscar Stickells, was presented with his certificate for excellent service at his final JCC sitting for the 2022/2023 in City Hall.

Sina Qwayi now steps into the role of Senior Councilor for the 2023/2024 tenure.

Grey congratulates Sina on being the newly elected Head of Public Relations, serving on the JCC Board.

Oscar Stickells and Sina Qwayi

Rhys Burrell

Benji Newman

Devon Valentine

Junior and Senior speakers

Benji Newman, Grade 9, was selected as part of the u.16 SA Schools Squash team.

Prefects 2024

With pride we can announce the Prefect Body for 2024! We look forward to seeing you take on your leadership roles with honour and determination.

Boys:

• Kevin Aboagye

• Lieben Bester

• Matthew Broom

• Franco Erasmus

• Esa Gangat

• Vuyo Goba

• Shimron Greeff

• Zack Griesel

• Troy Hargreaves

• Nicholas Hughes

• Chris Joubert

• Kian Rademeyer

• Luke Street

• Dalton van Wyk

• Cheikh Wade

• Zack Willimott

EP Rugby

PEARSON HIGH SCHOOL

Angling JCC Rep

Danika Nel, a Grade 10 learner, who is a member of the Pearson Angling Club, recently attended the Eastern Province Light Tackle Boat Angling Association prizegiving where she received numerous awards. Amongst

Congratulations to Liyabona Malgas who has been chosen as the new Pearson Junior JCC Representative. We are proud of Liyabona and know he will represent and do the school proud. Pictured with Liyabona is Amber Ogden, our Senior JCC Rep and Madam Speaker on the JCC Council.

Girls:

• Gemma Browning

• Zanike Coetzer

• Mira Esterhuysen

• Nina Ferreira

• Diya Gajjar

• Phoebe Goliath

• Teagan Harty

• Gaby Hermawan

• Shanell Kingsley

• Asisipho Maswana

• Amy Muller

• Amber Ogden

• Giselle Pheiffer

• Jody van Aardt

• Cate van As

• Kelly Williamson

LAERSKOOL KABEGA PRIMARY SCHOOL

WESTERING HIGH SCHOOL

Prefects 2024

It is with great pride that we announce the Prefect Body for 2024. We look forward to seeing you uphold our school with pride and determination as you take on your new leadership roles.

Girls:

• Arnolds, Kiara

Enviro Rewards

Our Expo learners won the following medals:

• Bronze medal winners: Leihandro, Lekeisha, Luphawo and Alice

• Silver medal winners: Angelo,Lianca, Layla, Gemma, Shasmeen and Lianae

• Gold medal winners: Cleo and Lyra

• Category winners: Cleo and Angelo

• Peters, Erin

• Rala, Oluthando

• Schultz, Nabila

• Sterling, Jasmine

• Swartz, Danicka

• Swartz, Hailey

• Veerapathran, Mishana

Boys:

• Botha, Randall

• Carolus, Nathan

• Frieslaar, Faabrice

• Frieslaar, Faabricio

• Goliath, Ethan

• Gumede,Tinotenda

• Ismail,Ethan

• Khan, Hamza

• Kramer,Lemuel

• Lagardien, Ismaeel

• Mapela, Bonginkosi

• Mbombo, Ambesa

• Mlanjeni, Kuhle

• Nodongwe, Luvo

• Nolutshungu, Phawolwethu

• Noorman, Edmund

• Oliphant, Coby

• Plaatjies, O’skylo-David

• Sinnott, Justin

• Slate, Liyahluma

• Tshayingwe, Lunathi

• Wilson, Dharrel

Matthew and Asiphile have been selected to represent the EP u/12 rugby team

Kabega Primary won 3rd plize in the Regional

Kabega’s got Talent 2023

LORRAINE PRIMARY

Rugby

Upcoming rugby stars... What an amazing season it has been. Well done to a fantastic bunch of talented boys who worked hard. Thank you to Mrs Von Mansberg (Linette van Rensburg Physiotherapy) for the kind sponsorship this year. A word of thanks to Mr Francois du Toit for organising last night’s function. Dié top o.11A-rugbyspan het hulle seisoen op ‘n gepaste manier afgesluit.

Geography Olympiad

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding results of the Geography Olympiad, where 526 brilliant young minds participated!

• Helené Prinsloo has shown her exceptional talent by earning the Bronze award, ranking among the top 15% in the entire country!

• Ethan McIntosh and Njabulo Moyeni have truly excelled, securing the Silver awards and placing in the prestigious top 10% nationwide!

• Special Mention to Fionnlagh Webber, who has achieved the remarkable Platinum award, demonstrating his brilliance in the top 1% of the country!

• 1st Place in the Eastern Cape!

• 3rd Place Nationwide!

Moreover, out of the 33 schools that participated, Summerwood School has soared to an impressive 3rd place in the entire country for Q4/Q5 schools!

Cycling | Fietsry

Lorraine Bestmed Cycling Team did us proud with their results at the Merrell Tsitsikamma Mtb Cycle Race.

• In the Open 19km event Trystan Muller finished 1st in his age category and 6th overall.

• William Wells finished 3nd in his age category and 7th overall.

• Daniel Gilmer finished 4th in his age category and 11th overall.

• Ryan Delport finished 4th in his age category after a very hard fall. He decided however to finish the race with Mr Kobus van Heerden, a fully qualified first aid medic, who cycled to the finish with him.

Baie geluk aan ons ryers wat weereens pragtig presteer het. Baie dankie ook aan Meneer van Heerden wat weekliks so mooi na al die ryers, ook van ander skole omsien tydens wedrenne.

DAY ASA Cross Country

Our junior sport stars took on the field and put their skills to the test! It was a day filled with excitement and enjoyment for all participants, with parents and family members cheering from the sidelines and our dedicated staff providing invaluable coaching throughout the event.

Lorraine Nipper Girls Winners - Nelson Mandela Bay MTB 2023 Primary Schools League Series

Jordan Heath has been selected to represent Eastern Cape Athletics at the upcoming ASA Cross Country Championships. He represented Summerwood at each of the ECA Cross Country League events.

Helené Prinsloo

Ethan McIntosh

Njabulo Moyeni

Fionnlagh Webber

SUMFUN DAY

Jordan Heath

Sarah-Grace Scwartz - 2nd

Miah de Witt - 1st Sarah Tonnesen - 3rd

SUNRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

WOW Spelling Festival

EP Schools Squash IPT 2023

The Hall Siblings

Mental Maths SA’s

Braydin Halgreen

Richard Botha

Front: Lu-Ann Janse van Rensburg, Minke van Jaarsveld, Reghardt van Zyl, Luciano Hewitt.

Back: Dante Fourie, Elizabeth Roth, Karlie Janse van Rensburg, Marlien Grobler, Lianie Grobler.

The following learners participated in the provincial competition of the WOW spelling festival:

Braydin Halgreen is the Sunridge

Primary Grade 3 Mental Maths Quiz champion for 2023.

Richard Botha represented EP at the SA National u.13 Badminton Championships.

The Hall siblings represented EP Schools Squash IPT 2023. Janel and Joshua (u.11) and Nathan (u.13).

PORT ELIZABETH

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Saturday, 21 October England v

Sunday, 22 October India v

Monday, 23 October

Tuesday, 24 October South Africa v

Wednesday, 25 October Australia v

Thursday, 26 October England v

Friday, 27 October Pakistan v

Saturday, 28 October Australia v

Saturday, 28 October Netherlands v

Sunday, 29 October India v

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ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP WINNERS

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SA’s WORLD CUP RECORD

CRICKET WORLD CUP RECORDS

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Most watched match of the Cricket World Cup: 2019 Group game between India and Pakistan - watched by 300 million people live

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MEMORABLE WORLD CUP MOMENTS

The Cricket World Cup has thrown up some great moments down the years. Here are our top 5.

Source: https://bleacherreport.com/

5 Wasim Akram Destroys England in 1992 Final

Pakistan’s progress through to the 1992 World Cup final was far from smooth. Rain saved them from suffering an almost certain defeat against fellow finalists England in the group stage, while they needed Australia to beat West Indies just to reach the last four. They then stunned New Zealand in the semifinals, with a young Inzamam-ul-Haq leading them home in an unlikely run chase at Eden Park, Auckland. Wasim Akram hit a quick 33 in his side’s innings of 249-6 in the final against England at the MCG, though that is not the reason why he makes the list. England had slipped to 69-4 in their reply, but Allan Lamb and Neil Fairbrother repaired the early damage with a fifth-wicket stand worth 72. However, Akram put paid to any glimmer of hope England had of lifting the trophy. The left-arm seamer dismissed Lamb and new batsman Chris Lewis in successive deliveries, both bowled on the angle. Pakistan went on to win the match by 22 runs, allowing skipper Imran Khan to lift the trophy.

4 Sachin Tendulkar Carried Around Mumbai in 2011

Bowing out as a champion on home turf was the fairytale finish to Sachin Tendulkar’s World Cup career. In his sixth and final tournament, the Little Master was finally able to get his hands on the trophy as India chased down Sri Lanka’s total of 274-6 with 10 balls to spare. Although he had contributed just 18 runs with the bat, Tendulkar was obviously the centre of attention in the celebrations. The veteran batsman was carried around the Wankhede Stadium, his home ground in Mumbai, by his team-mates during the lap of honour. Virat Kohli rather beautifully summed up what the moment meant to both the player and the country as a whole, via Cricket Country: “Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders.” No player has managed more than Tendulkar’s tally of 2,278 runs in World Cup action.

3 Herschelle Gibbs Hits 6 Sixes in 2007

A huge 221-run win for South Africa over the Netherlands in 2007 would not be so memorable were it not for the stunning batting feat produced by Herschelle Gibbs. The right-hander became the first player to hit six sixes in an over of international cricket during the group game in Basseterre. Daan van Bunge was the bowler on the receiving end of the record, the leg-spinner having no answer as Gibbs continuously launched him over the rope. A short boundary at Warner Park might have helped, but the ruthless display of hitting brightened up a day when rain had forced a delayed start to proceedings. Despite the match being cut to 40 overs each, South Africa still made 353-4. Jacques Kallis made an unbeaten hundred, though his efforts were overshadowed by those of Gibbs. Gibbs contributed 72 from 40 balls and managed only one other maximum in his innings before being dismissed by Luuk van Troost.

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2 Mike Gatting Regrets Playing the Reverse Sweep in 1987

England have become accustomed to falling just short in the World Cup; they have reached three finals and lost them all. The closest they came to getting their hands on the trophy was back in 1987, when they took on Australia in front of a packed house at Eden Gardens.

Having held their Ashes rivals to 253-5, England looked to be on course for victory when skipper Mike Gatting and Bill Athey were together at the crease. The pair put on a 69-run stand for the third wicket to carry the score to 135-2 by the time Australia skipper Allan Border came on to bowl his left-arm off-spin. Facing the first delivery from his opposite number, Gatting opted to go for an adventurous reverse sweep. He made contact with the ball but only managed to deflect it into the air via his own shoulder, allowing Australia wicketkeeper Greg Dyer to take the catch. The wicket proved costly; with Gatting gone for 41, England lost their way and ended up finishing seven runs short of their target.

South Africa Suffer in the Rain in 2003

The weather has never been too kind to South Africa at World Cups. In 1992, they were denied the opportunity to reach the final when the rules for bad weather worked against them. They had been on course to beat England in Sydney, but delays in play resulted in them eventually being left needing an impossible 21 from one ball. Move on to the 2003 tournament, the Duckworth-Lewis method had been put in place to make sure the side batting first did not gain an unfair advantage.

The Proteas were hosts and needed a win in their last group game, against Sri Lanka, to reach the Super Six. The threat of rain was a distraction for them as they tried to reach a target of 269, though a six from Mark Boucher off Muttiah Muralitharan seemed to put them ahead of the requirement. But they had only 229 on the scoreboard—the par total according to the Duckworth-Lewis method (h/t Cricket Country). Boucher, though, thought it was enough. He did not get a single run from the following delivery, the last of the over. The umpires took the players from the field after that, leaving South Africa to sit and watch as their dreams of glory washed away.

LAERSKOOL FRANS CONRADIE

O.11 Rugby Landloop

Die volgende leerders was opgeneem in die Metrospan en is genooi om deel te neem aan die provinsiale kampioenskappe:

Hierdie leerders het aan ‘n sportdag deelgeneem,10 aan ‘n kant, by Daniël Pienaar. Die span het derde geëindig en is as die plaatwenners aangewys.

ONDERHOOFDOGTER

MARSHALLCOETZEE

Hoërskool Despatch Hoofleiers 2024

Voor: Luke Roodt, Higuan de Bruin, Melrich Constable, Ethain Laubscher, Ruan vd Merwe, Aiken vd Berg, Janko Stander.

Agter: Mnr. B. Human (afrigter), Jaydon Coetsee, Zane van Rooyen, Aiden Jordan, Ruwellyn Rossouw, Mnr. T. van Huyssteen (afrigter).

Eerstespan Rugby vir 2023

Sunridge Primary School fast 5 Netball Tournament

Gekroon as Hoërskole Sundridge Fast 5 Kampioene

Voor: (mede-kapteine) Elke Erasmus, Anke Britz.

Agter: Mauritz de Vries (Sunridge Skoolhoof), Carmen Barnard (Hulp afrigter), Crystal de Beer, Mihlali Nkayi, Kosie Smit (Hoërskool Despatch Skoolhoof), Lianté Els, Zoey Scriven, Jessica Carelse, Nicole Snyman, Theresa

(Hoofafrigter).

Anke Britz Doel van die toernooi

Emily Marshall Onderhoofdogter

Mieke Coetzee Hoofdogter Delano Schoultz Hoofseun Louis Fourie Onderhoofseun

Trishke van der Watt

Prince

Anka van Schalkwyk, Kaitlyn Botha, Kayla Kleinhans en Marinelle Booysens.

Aiken van der Berg, Exzavian September en Ricardo Pipes.

MUIR COLLEGE

Muir College’s u.15 team participated in Grey’s Frogfoot 7s Rugby Tournament. The results were as follows:

Eastern Province u.13 7’s team Frogfoot 7’s Tournament

Congratulations to Muir College Grade 7 learners:

Karate

• vs Grey 52-0 (loss)

• vs Ndzondelelo 31-5 (won)

• vs Grey 2nds 14-12 (won)

• They made the final and lost to Grey 5-21 ending the day off as runners-up.

• Kungawo Zito

• Ethan Constable

• Dalin Pillay

They have been selected to be a part of the training squad of the Eastern Province u.13 Sevens Team.

Congratulations to Lionel Martin who participated in the 10th JSKA World Championships in Lübeck, Germany on 7 to 17 August. He flew the South African flag high with the following results:

• Gold for Free Fighting

• Silver for Team Kumite

• Bronze for Mixed Team Kata

Rugby

Selected Eastern Province Players

Eastern Province Primary Schools Rugby Association

Congratulations to the gentlemen who have been selected for various EPRU u.12 Talent Identification Teams.

This is a a testament to the wealth of talent of our gents. The selected players are; Amvuyele Toyi (Jumbos), Zaheer Abrahams (Kings), Juan Blou (Elephants), Tabang Thoba (Elephants) and Jayden Maneli (Jumbos).

Dance

Likhaya Loyiti participated in the annual Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival over the past week, a competition which showcases various categories of dance from studious in and around Nelson Mandela Bay. Likhaya was among the performers selected to perform in the gala evening where he was received the following awards:

• Ballet Section Winner

• Ballet Championship Runner-Up

• Modern Section Winner

• Modern Champion Winner

Over and above that, Likhaya was as awarded the NMBDF Ballet Bursary and the Ballinger Bursary for Best Senior Dancer.

o.11 Super Rugby

Voor: Kian Francis, Liam Vlooh, Tyler du Preez (Onder Kaptein), Joel Potgieter, Zian du Plessis, Jordan Barnard, Kian Kemp, Reghard Beauzec (Kaptein), Enzo Field, Schalk Viljoen, Stiaan Scholtz.

Agter: Denmar Transell (Hulp-Afrigter), Wian Engelbrecht (Hoofafrigter), Neil Loock (Skoolhoof).

o.9 Super Rugby

Voor: Adriaan du Plessis, Janco Francis, Eckham Kramer, Josh Annandale (o.k), Byron Anderson (k), Zaiden du Preez, Danté Bekker, Jayden Spyers, Aiden Nel.

Middel: Joosten Greeff, Derik Taljaard, Adrian Koen, Stefan Els, Ryan Jonck, Rayhan Jooste, Keandré Botha, Jamie Upton, Christiaan Viljoen.

Agter: Mnr. Saayman (afrigter), Mnr. Loock (skoolhoof), Mnr. Alberts (hulpafrigter).

o.9A Rugbyspan

Front: Kwandiwe Mbelani (Coach), Lathita Ntwasa, Aviwe Suys, Tarquin Andrews, Lwange Duruwe and Leiron Fortuin. Sachin Cornelius, Ulumanye Mqulwana, Kamvelihle Poyo, Romano Richards, Onke Marola,

u.15

Lionel Martin

Likhaya Loyiti

Baie geluk aan die o.11A rugbyspan. Hulle wen die Daniel Pienaar 10 aan ‘n kant rugbytoernooi en verloor 14 - 15 in die semi-finaal van die Super Rugby-reeks.

Die o.9A rugbyspan eindig 2de in die Super Rugby-reeks.

o.11A Rugbyspan

DIE BRANDWAG HOËRSKOOL

Equipped Kragoptel Wêreldkampioenskappe 2023 Uitslae

Catinka Fourie, sub-junior, o/63kg

• Sy behaal ‘n algehele 5de plek met ‘n squat van 110kg, bench press 62,5kg, deadlift 120kg en totaal van 292,5kg.

Stephené Loubser, sub-junior, o/69kg

• Sy behaal ‘n algehele 6de plek met ‘n squat van 107,5kg, bench press 57,5kg, deadlift 120kg en totaal van 285kg.

Chanté Mulder, sub-junior, o/69kg

• Sy behaal ‘n algehele 5de plek met ‘n squat van 130kg, bench press 85kg, deadlift 135kg en totaal van 350kg.

• Sy wen ook ‘n brons medalje in die deadlift.

• Verder stel sy ook 4 nuwe SA rekords, 14 Afrika-rekords en 8 Statebondrekords op.

Anika Maree, sub-junior, o/76kg

• Sy behaal ‘n algehele 3de plek plus 3de plek in die squat, bench press en deadlift onderskeidelik. Hiervoor ontvang sy 4 brons medaljes.

• Sy squat 145kg, bench press 72,5kg, deadlift 135kg en behaal ‘n totaal van 352,5kg.

• Sy stel ook 2 nuwe SA rekords, 10 Afrika -rekords en 10 Statebondrekords op.

Karate Boogskiet

Minke Strümpher is vir die OP A-span gekies wat vanaf 4 - 7 Oktober 2023 aan die nasionale kampioenskappe in Midrand gaan deelneem.

Perdry

Justine Barkhuizen en haar perd, Shocking Red, het verlede naweek aan twee kwalifiserende rondtes vir die “Western Mounted Games” deelgeneem en is gekies om die OP te verteenwoordig.

Shocking Red is ‘n ou, beseerde resiesperd (Thoroughbred) wat gered is en wat deur die “Horse Care Unit” in Port Elizabeth aangeneem is. Die ou resiesperde en veral dié met beserings word gewoonlik as leeukos verkoop.

Ethan Bothma, ‘n graad 9-leerder aan Hoërskool Brandwag, het aan die 10de JSKA Karate Wêreldkampioenskap wat tussen 7 en 14 Augustus 2023 in Lübeck, Duitsland plaasgevind het, deelgeneem. 42 lande het in totaal aan hierdie Wêreldkampioenskap deelgeneem.Hy het baie goed presteer en het die volgende medaljes gewen.

• Team Kumite (free fighting) 14 jaar2de plek (silwer)

• Team Kumite (free fighting) 15-17 jaar2de plek (silwer)

• Individuele Kumite (free fighting)3de plek (brons)

• Same Gender Team Kata (14 jaar)3de plek (brons)

• Mixed Gender Team Kata (alle ouderdomsgroepe) - 3de plek (brons)

HOËRSKOOL FRAMESBY

Baie geluk aan die Monitorbestuur van 2023/2024!

Seuns:

Meisies:

• Nianke Bezuidenhout

• Annica Botha

• Anri Botha

• Karlé du Preez

• Ruzanne du Randt

• Casey-Leigh Jaggers

• Carike Marais

• Lara Nell

• Liana Serfontein

• Marie-Louise Strydom

• Megan Terblanche

• Milla van der Merwe

• Carla van Jaarsveld

• Zani Vlok

• Caleb Beer

• Taine Douw

• Luhein Frazenburg

• Juan Grigor

• Tiaan Peens

• Laythen Sass

• Hanro Van Jaarsveld

• Johan Van Zyl

• Sean Vermaak

• Reinhardt Welman

• Nicholis Wessels

• Zander Westraad

Hoofleiers vir 2023/2024

Hoofseun: Caleb Beer

Hoofdogter: Annica Botha

Onderhoofseun: Hanro v Jaarsveld

Onderhoofdogter: Zani Vlok

Catinka Fourie

Stephené Loubser

Chanté Mulder

Anika Maree

Ethan Bothma

Minke Strümpher

Justine Barkhuizen

UNION HIGH SCHOOL

Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s new prefect body of 2023/24

Congratulations to Union High School, Graaff-Reinet’s new prefect body of 2023/24:

• Joshua Basson

• Tyra Binney

• Caytah-Leigh Koeberg

• Ethan Linch

• Nangawethu Macanda

• Na’eem Mahomed

• Bontle Mashiane

• Sadé May

• Joy Merifield

• Joshua Neill

• Sobuhle Nyambali

• Lolitha Saki

• Camran Swartz

• Uyanda Tele

• Sarah Wilmot

We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing prefects. Your immense contributions, unwavering commitment and remarkable leadership have left an indelible mark on Union High School. You have been instrumental in guiding and inspiring your peers, and we commend your remarkable service.

As we embark on this new chapter, let us remember the words of John C. Maxwell, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

May this quote serve as a constant reminder for our new prefect body to lead with integrity, empathy and vision. Together, let’s create a legacy that inspires and empowers others!

Winter Awards 2023

Congratulations to the following junior Union High School, Graaff-Reinet learners who received an achievement bar for participation in cultural activities at the school’s recent Winter Awards Assembly

• Grade 5: Adam Clark, Emily Raath and Kari Stern.

• Grade 6: Annabelle Nel, Asanele Mayekiso, Chante Bezuidenhout, Clea Clark, Duvallene Fass, Jae Fillis, Kate Charles, Kira Hector, Lihlombe Dali, Maribel-Martisha April and Rachel Wenham.

• Grade 7: Richere Cudjoe, Antonia Adams, Asakhula Nkomo, Chloe-Anne Fourie, Gerda Clarke, Kwakhanya Ntlonti, Philip Kayster, Sarah Geel, Sinalo Blaaw, Alison Jacobs (Re-award), Micha Murray (Re-award) and Chloe Davids (Re-award).

Girl Prefects

Music Exam Rugby

Congratulations to Union High School, Graaff-Reinet Grade 6 learner, Jordan Maritz, who has been selected to represent the Eastern Province at the u.12 Southern Regional Rugby Tournament to be hosted in Riversdal from 28 to 30 September. This tournament forms part of the u.12 talent identifications process in aid of identifying talent for the 2024 u.13 Craven Week side.

Boy Prefects

Congratulations to junior music student, Kira Hector (Grade 6), who successfully passed her recent Rockschool Graded Music Exam with aplomb. Kira played a Contemporary Rockschool Grade 1 Performance Certificate Examination and aced it with Distinction.

School history maker

In a small corner of Union High School, Graaff-Reinet, Sobuhle Nyambali is carving his own path as a student leader and redefining the power of deep thinking. Having been a member of the school’s Philosophy Club since its inception two and a half years ago, and now proudly serving as its president, Sobuhle’s unwavering dedication has earned him the prestigious Team Award at the school’s recent Winter Awards assembly, making him the first-ever recipient of an

Endurance Riding

award in the area of ‘Philosophy’ in the school’s history. Through countless discussions and captivating debates, Sobuhle has nurtured a club at Union that encourages intellectual growth and empathy among its members. His commitment to fostering inclusivity and engagement has not only left a lasting impact on the Philosophy Club but has also inspired others to explore the boundless depths of philosophical inquiry.

We take great pride in being able to congratulate Union High School, Graaff-Reinet learner Tristan Hope on having been awarded his Full Eastern Cape Colours in Endurance Riding.

Jordan Maritz

Tristan Hope

Kira Hector

Sobuhle Nyambali

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Laer Volskool wen interskole teen Union met 36 - 10.

Rugby o.13A Boogskiet

Baie geluk aan Conrad Kleyn, Eben Lötter en Helen Grobbelaar wat hulle OP-kleure verwerf het. Hierdie 3 leerlinge gaan tydens die vakansie vanaf 4 tot 7 Oktober 2023 aan die Nasionale Kompetisie in Gauteng deelneem Sterkte aan al drie leerlinge. Ons weet dit sal goed gaan met julle!

WOW-Spelfees

Franco

het Saterdag, 2 September 2023, ‘n 2de plek behaal in die Provinsiale Kompetisie van die SANLAM WOWSpelfees wat in Gqeberha (PE) plaasgevind het.

Hy gaan 7 Oktober 2023 aan die Nasionale Kompetisie in Stellenbosch deelneem.

Hoër Volkskool Leerlingraad vir die termyn 2024

Die leerlingraad vir die nuwe termyn is verkies! Ons is baie opgewonde om die volgende leiers vir die volgende termyn bekend te stel:

Johan Nel, Pieter Nel, Elné Viljoen en Kate-Lynn Kruger.

Cara Nel, Louwen Wolfaardt, Kian Keyser en Alice du Toit.

Saré Viljoen, Joshua du Toit, Chris de Wet, Louw Borcherds, Anna-May Hayes en Carla van Tonder. Jani van der Merwe, Temzynne Juries, Sanet Grobler, Zanri Groenewald, Anya Cornelius.

Adriaan Blignaut, Xander Keyser, Jan-Theo van Tonder, Zak Wolfaardt en Juan Stannard.

Gr. 8

Gr. 9

Gr. 10

Gr. 11 Seuns

Gr.11 Dogters

Franco Wolfaardt

Voor: M van der Ahee, C Nel, J Gerber, AW Lambrechts, C Viljoen, L Booysen, K de Pearce.

Agter: D Gildenhuys, D van Deventer, J Stroebel, D Erasmus, D Nel, T Lodewyk, A Slabbert, A Nel, S Marais.

Voor: D Alberts, K Ngemntu, M Viljoen, U Groenewald, A Viljoen. Agter: A Vorster, S Lange, Z van Schalkwyk, D Dercksen, H Pearson, R Serfontein, S Jansen.

Conrad Kleyn, Eben Lötter, Helen Grobbelaar

Wolfaardt (graad 2)

Die hokkie o.13A speel gelykop tydens interskole teen Union met ‘n telling van 1 - 1.

Hokkie o.13A