“𝘕𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬.” – 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹

On Friday evening, 21 October, Union High School, Graaff-Reinet hosted its annual Senior Prizegiving Ceremony in the school hall.

This special occasion provides a space for the school to reflect and celebrate the school year and all the learners who have put in the hard yards in academics, culture and sports – the learners who have persevered against all odds, shown courage and built character while facing their personal challenges head on.

Congratulations to all the prizewinners!

Union High School: Senior Prize-giving
Academic Prizes:

Grade 8:

Taegan Hamid:

• 6th in Grade 8

Anebel Norval:

• 5th in Grade 8

Ciara Kivedo:

• 4th in Grade 8
• Vrede Award for Bilingualism

Samantha Charles:

• 3rd in Grade 8
• UHS Prize for Mathematics

Amber Bezuidenhout:

• 2nd in Grade 8

Katelyn Trollip:

• 1st in Grade 8 (UHS Prize)
• St. James’ School prize for English

Grade 9:

Sasha Cochrane:

• 6th in Grade 9

Kenza Neill:

• 5th in Grade 9

Sarah Jacobs:

• 4th in Grade 9

Tara Ferreira:

• 3rd in Grade 9

Megan Nortjé:

• 2nd in Grade 9
• St. James’ School prize for English

Erin Gedult:

• 1st in Grade 9 (GSC Rubidge Memorial Prize)
• UHS Prize for Mathematics
• Vrede Award for Bilingualism

Grade 10:

Charlize Vorster:

• 6th in Grade 10
• Sue Wynford Trophy for the best learner in Afrikaans

Tyra Binney:

• 5th in Grade 10

Sarah Wilmot:

• 4th in Grade 10

Caytah-Leigh Koeberg:

• 3rd in Grade 10
• Vrede Award for Bilingualism

Na’eem Mahomed:

• 2nd in Grade 10

Joy Merifield:

• 1st in Grade 10 (Luckhoff Memorial Prize)
• Joan Thornton/Bobs Bremmer Memorial Prize for the student obtaining the highest marks in Mathematics, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
• St. James’ School prize for English

Grade 11:

Jenna-Lee Jansen:

• UHS Prize for Business Studies

Ronald Kinghorn:

• UHS Prize for Computer Applications Technology

Anna Pringle:

• UHS Prize for History

Jude Langmead:

• UHS Prize for Maths Literacy

Gemma Naudé:

• 6th in Grade 11

Tayla Kingwill:

• 5th in Grade 11
• W.A.A. Shield for the most promising Life Sciences pupil

Brigette Oelofsen:

• 4th in Grade 11

Cadee Arends:

• 3rd in Grade 11
• Fergusson Family Prize for the Best Geography pupil

Siphosethu Malotana:

• 2nd in Grade 11

Siphosethu Malotana & Caitrin Spence:

• Lauren Weyer Prize for Mathematics
• Kroon Family Prize for Physical Sciences

Caitrin Spence:

• 1st in Grade 11 (Luckhoff Memorial Prize)
• ACVV Prize for Afrikaans 1st Additional Language
• Vrede Award for Bilingualism
• UHS Prize for English, Life Orientation, Accounting and Tourism

Grade 12:

Dylan Petitt:

• FNB Cup for Computers Applications Technology

Jamie Jaftha:

• UHS Prize for Music

Tamsin James:

• 6th in Grade 12

Marli Brummer:

• 5th in Grade 12

Amber Binney:

• 4th in Grade 12
• Zoetvlei Prize for Geography
• UHS Prize for Life Orientation, Tourism and Business Studies

Grace Merifield:

• 3rd in Grade 12
• UHS Prize for Mathematical Literacy

Kendall Krige:

• 2nd in Grade 12
• GB&G R.C. Prinsloo Prize for Accounting
• Bloemhof Prize for Life Sciences

Matthew Basson:

• 1st in Grade 12 (Luckhoff Memorial Prize)
• UHS Prize for History
• McGaffin Prize for Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Old Unionite Prize for Physical Sciences
• UHS Prize for English
• Vrede Award for Bilingualism
• Max Kroon Prize for Mathematics

James Loock Cup – Academic Interhouse: Arnott House – collected by House Captains:  Bubele Thibini & Yandisa Sinyanya

Cultural Awards:

Best Speakers:

Erin Gedult:

• Monks Cup for Grade 8 and 9

Brigette Oelofsen

• NCW Cup for Grade 10-12

Chess Prizes:

Karl Venter:

• Geoffrey Kingwill Trophy for Chess Champion

Drama Prizes:

Asa Matross:

• Merit certificate for best Actress in a school play

Arno Nell:

• Merit certificate for best Actor in a school play

Ayabulela Goliath:

• Merit certificate for best supporting Actress in a school play

Finn Cilliers: 

• Merit certificate for best supporting Actor in a school play

Music Prizes:

Vivian McEwan:

• Merit Certificate for Progress in Music

Brigette Oelofsen:

• Merit Certificate for Excellence in Music

Joy Merifield:

• Leon Fouche Floating Trophy for progress in Music
• Pierre van der Merwe Floating Trophy for the most outstanding Music pupil

Quiz Prizes:

Trystan Hulleman:

• UHS Prize for General Knowledge – Junior (Grade 8 & 9)

Matthew Basson:

• UHS Prize for General Knowledge – Senior (Grade 10 – 12)

All-round achievement in cultural activities:

Brigette Oelofsen:

• Marlene Rubidge Cultural Award for the Grade 11 who contributed most to the Cultural Activities of the School

Sport Awards:

Athletics:

Chloe Shires:

• Senior Victrix Ludorum: UHS Trophy

Sisipho Arnols:

• Senior Victor Ludorum: The Radium Cleaners Trophy
• Most Creditable performance on Sportsday (E. Brodie Trophy)

Biathlon:

Ben Lemke:

• Best Boy

Misha Newton:

• Best Girl

Cross-Country:

Leigh-Ann Murray:

• UHS Trophy U15 Girls

Ben Lemke:

• Temlett Hockley Trophy U15 Boys

Brigette Oelofsen:

• Herby Arnott Trophy Open Girls

Ethan Lynch:

• UHS Trophy Open Boys

Cricket:

Shaakir Kazi:

• Brian Bands Sports Prize for the Most Promising U15 Cricketer.

Sisipho Arnols:

• CC Prinsloo Floating Trophy for the Best Fielder in the 1st Team.
• Alan McCabe Memorial Trophy for the Best All rounder.

Ivan Murray:

• Wally Kingwill Trophy for the Best Batsman.

Thembelihle Mxhunyelwa:

• Robert Leak Shield for the Bowler who took the most wickets during the season.

Hockey:

Chloe Shires:

• Tallies Agencies Sulette Damons Prize for the Most Outstanding Hockey player.

Caytah-Leigh Koeberg:

• Wagner/wright Cup for the Most Promising Hockey player.

Brigette Oelofsen:

• Gail McArthur Trophy for the player showing the Best Sportsmanship.

Rugby: 

Joshua Basson:

• Donald Kingwill Trophy for Most Promising U16 Rugby player.

Lonwabo Hanabe:

• Andre du Plessis Floating Trophy for the Most Dedicated 2nd XV player.

Sisipho Arnols:

• Chumani Booi Trophy for the Most Valuable Back.

Bubele Thibini:

• Sullivan/Light Trophy for the Most Dedicated 1st XV player.
• Cecil Murray Trophy for the Most Outstanding Rugby player of the season.
• Gordon Gilfillan Trophy for the Most Valuable Forward.
• Meyburgh Floating Trophy for the Man of the Match at Interschools.

Swimming: 

Ben Lemke:

• The Allistair Wallis Trophy for the Victor Ludorum.

Tyra Binney:

• The Maryanne Pringle Trophy for the Victrix Ludorum.

Tennis: 

Peter-Daniel Clegg:

• Garry Sullivan Memorial Trophy for the U15 Boys’ Singles Champion.

Misha Newton:

• Herby Arnott Cup for the Most Promising U15A Girl.

Chloe Shires:

• Nora van Niekerk Trophy for the 1st Team Girl who has shown the Most Sportsmanship during the year.

Tara Ferreira & Chloe Shires:

• Pienaar Trophy for Open Girls’ Doubles Champions.

Tara Ferreira:

• Melody Charles Memorial Trophy for the U15 Girls’ Singles Champion.

Tara Ferreira & Josh Neill:

• Fergusson Familly Trophy for Open Mixed Doubles Champions.

Josh Neill:

• Louise Vorster Trophy for Tenacity and Commitment to Tennis.

Caytah-Leigh Koeberg:

• A Levy and Dulcie Bekker-Smith Memorial Trophy and Prize for the Girls’ Singles Champion.

Brent Hesselink:

• George Wiehahn Cup for the Boys’ Singles Champion.

Karl Venter & Jordan Wilmot:

• Ludwig van Coppenhagen Trophy for the Open Boys’ Doubles Champions.

All-Round Achievement in Sport:

Misha Newton:

• Edie Brodie Trophy – Junior Girl.

Ben Lemke:

• Norman Dodd Trophy – Junior Boy.

Chloe Shires:

• Mortimer Floating Trophy – Senior Girl.

Sisipho Arnols:

• Smith-Mack Trophy – Senior Boy.

Caytah-Leigh Koeberg:

• Clive van Niekerk Memorial Trophy for True Sportmanship.

Vuyisa Karel:

• Lex Bremner Trophy for Sporting Endeavour.

Service Prizes:

Brigette Oelofsen:

• FPJ van Rensburg School Service Prize.

Siphosethu Malotana:

• Elizabeth Knott-Craig Service Prize.

Hilary Jacobs & Johannes du Plessis:

• Karoo Development Foundation Prize for Unselfish Service.

Special Awards:

Arnott House – collected by House Captains: Bubele Thibini & Yandisa Sinyanya:

• Dickie van Rensburg Shield for overall Interhouse points.

Uyanda Tele:

• The Principal’s Medal awarded to a learner of one year’s standing who has made the most significant contribution to the life of the school.

Mihan Campbell:

• The Serman Family Prize for Matrics, excluding prefects, who through example, made a particularly valuable contribution to the school by maintaining the qualities of truth, loyalty and justice as enshrined in the school motto.

Matthew Basson:

• Warmenhoven – Goodwill Shield awarded to a Grade 11 or 12 pupil living out his/her Christian faith and by showing goodwill and tolerance to all.

Yandisa Sinyanya:

• The Melda and Gordon Wright Award is awarded to the pupil whose personal development and attitude has developed most positively.

Cadee Arends:

• The Denise Pierce Bursary for the pupil in Grade 11 who through a cheerful, positive personality and participation in many aspects of school life has contributed most greatly to the life and spirit of the school.

Anna Pringle:

• The PG Badenhorst Memorial Shield for Helpfulness in Sport.

Dylan Petitt:

• Gieter Muller Trophy presented to the pupil who best exemplifies moral courage, consideration for and helpfulness to others.

Buhlebethu Rolomane:

• The Puttick Prize awarded to the Prefect(s) (not heads or deputies) who through force of character and devotion to duty has contributed most to the smooth running of the school.

Chloe Shires:

• FA Kingwill Cup for All-Round Achievement.

Bursaries:

Chloe Shires:

• Old Unionite Bursary for further study.

Matthew McNaughton:

• Old Unionite Bursary for further study.

Jamie Jaftha:

• Rayfield Bursary for further study.

Grace Merifield:

• Laing Bursary for further study.

Sisipho Arnols:

• William Lawrie Bursary.

Kathryn Odendaal:

• Edwin & Susan Bosch Prize for Leadership in the RCL.

Asa Matross:

• Fred Rubidge Memorial Scholarship – AKH Head Girl.

Bubele Thibini:

• John Brodie Prize for the runners-up in the Helen Watermeyer/Joy Arnott and Way Memorial Bursaries – AKH Head Boy.

Kendall Krige:

• Joy Arnott/Helen Watermeyer Trust Bursary to the head girl of the school, as a present pure and simple, for her to do with as she liked as a memory of Helen Watermeyer, from whose little school in 1896, this big school had grown.

Matthew Basson (Head Boy):

• Way Memorial Bursary to the boy in Matric, who, by his character, conduct spiritedness and qualities of leadership, has contributed most to the life of the School.