Meet Union High School, Graaff-Reinette’s Head Girl: Hannah Watermeyer.

Hannah Watermeyer

Congratulations on being selected as a leader at your school. What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader?

Being able to serve and represent my school and assist my fellow learners.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Strengths: determined, servant heartedness and caring nature. Weaknesses: I’m a perfectionist, I can procrastinate and I say yes to too many things.

Is there anything you would like to change at your school?

I would like to grow the peer counselling initiative and further raise protection of pupils from mental health challenges.

What do you love the most about your school?

I love the family environment and the magnificent campus.

Matric is your final year, from an academic point of view, what are you aiming for?

I’m aiming to maintain an A aggregate.

What will your message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders?

That every person matters and we are a team. Remember that if we all do the small things in a great way, we will do a great job.

Who is your role model?

My brother.

What are your plans after matric in 2022?

I am planning on taking a GAP year to work at Salisbury Cathedral School in England and then getting a degree in Education.

If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?

Super Girl because she can fly, has super strength and she’s really kind to everybody.

On a regular Saturday, you will find me

At home, on the farm with my family.

Who is your Hollywood celeb crush?

Shawn Mendes

Pick one:

• Netball, rugby, cricket, or hockey? Hockey
• Cappuccino, hot chocolate, or tea? Hot Chocolate
• Braai with friends or take-aways? Braai with friends
• Binge watching series or a live music festival? Live music festival
• Android or iOS? iOs