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Bulletin March

UNION PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.unionschools.co.za/2018/03/31/bulletin-march/

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This is a school newsletter bulletin from Union Primary School dated March 31, 2018, reporting on recent events including a celebration of the 27-year-old exchange programme with Salisbury Cathedral School in the UK, a Meteorology workshop for top-level learners, a winning poster entry in a tourism competition, and recognition for the school’s environmental efforts through the WESSA Eco-Schools programme. The bulletin highlights student achievements and upcoming themes in sustainability and international engagement.

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environmental project participationOngoing

WESSA Eco-Schools Partnership

Union High School participates in the WESSA Eco-Schools programme, where students engage in environmental projects such as reducing electricity use, improving school facilities, and promoting biodiversity. The school is currently working on new projects under the 'School Grounds' theme.

Who it is for
students and staff at Union High School
How to act on it
Join the Eco-Club and participate in ongoing environmental projects related to resources, healthy living, and biodiversity.
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2018 is Union’s 5th year as partners of WESSA Eco-Schools and ‘School Grounds’ is the new theme for this year.
art competitionNot applicable

Poster/Banner Competition for Tourism Promotion

Grade 11 learners from local schools are invited to enter a poster competition hosted by Goldrush Graaff-Reinet and Algoa FM to promote tourism in Graaff-Reinet and surrounding areas.

Who it is for
Grade 11 learners from local schools
How to act on it
Submit a poster/banner entry for the competition hosted by Goldrush Graaff-Reinet and Algoa FM.
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Grade 11 learners from local schools were invited to enter a poster/banner competition.
educational workshopNot applicable

Top Level Club – Meteorology

Learners in the Top Level Club at Union High School can attend a special presentation on Meteorology led by a qualified meteorologist, which introduces them to career opportunities in weather science, storm prediction, and remote sensing.

Who it is for
nineteen Top levellers at Union High School
How to act on it
Attend the presentation held in The Union on Tuesday, 20 March.
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On Tuesday evening, 20 March, nineteen Top levellers attended a presentation on Meteorology in The Union.
student exchange programmeOngoing

Salisbury Exchange Programme

Grade 7 learners from Union Primary School can participate in a year-long exchange programme with Salisbury Cathedral School in the UK, spending a term in the UK after their Grade 7 year, followed by UK learners visiting South Africa. This opportunity is part of a long-standing tradition that also allows some learners to do a Gap Year at Salisbury after matriculation.

Who it is for
Grade 7 learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
No application process detailed; participation appears automatic for selected Grade 7 learners as part of the school's established programme.
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For 27 years, Union’s Grade 7 learners have been going to Salisbury as exchange students for a term, followed by the Salisbury learners spending a term in South Africa.

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Reference

https://www.unionschools.co.za/2018/03/31/bulletin-march/

Key Takeaways

  • March 31, 2018
  • Union Primary School
  • Salisbury Cathedral School
  • Grade 7 learners
  • Grade 11 learners
  • Graaff-Reinet
  • King William’s Town
  • WESSA Eco-Schools
  • 2018
  • Exchange Programme
  • Union Primary School
  • Salisbury Cathedral School
  • Goldrush Graaff-Reinet
  • Algoa FM
  • WESSA Eco-Schools
  • Mr Pringle
  • Mr Bruce Maree
  • Mrs Bronwen Langmead
  • Mrs Danelle Botes
  • Chevonne Prinsloo
  • KayCee Rossouw
  • Ms Jenny Street
  • Jemimah Mangunda