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A Letter From The Headmaster

UNION PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.unionschools.co.za/2020/07/03/a-letter-from-the-headmaster/

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Source domain: unionschools.co.za

Collected on 4 September 2026

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What this means

This is a letter from the headmaster of Union Primary School informing parents about the phased return to on-site schooling for Grade 6, 11, and 10 learners amid the ongoing pandemic. The school emphasizes strict health and safety protocols, including temperature checks, mask-wearing, and social distancing. The school also announces that its clothing shop will operate via online orders with home delivery, and outlines a revised uniform schedule effective from 3 August. Access to the campus remains restricted to authorized persons only.

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uniform policy updateOngoing

Wearing of school uniforms from 3 August

Starting 3 August, learners may wear school uniform on Mondays and Fridays, school tracksuits on Wednesdays, and civvies on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to ensure clean clothing each day.

Who it is for
learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Follow the updated uniform schedule starting 3 August.
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It is envisaged that from 3 August, we will allow learners to wear school uniform on Monday and Friday, school tracksuits on Wednesday and civvies on Tuesday and Thursday.
online order serviceOngoing

Online clothing orders for learners

Parents can place online orders for school clothing through the school’s Clothing Shop. Orders will be delivered to homes, and payment must be made in advance. Proof of payment must be emailed to Mrs Clegg.

Who it is for
parents of learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Send an email to clothing@unionschools.co.za with the order details, make payment in advance, and email proof of payment to Mrs Clegg.
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The Clothing Shop will not be open for hand-to-hand purchases, but will take online orders at clothing@unionschools.co.za and parcels of orders will be delivered to your homes. Payment must be made in advance and proof of payment should be emailed to Mrs Clegg.
school attendance programmeNot applicable

Phased return to on-site schooling for Grade 6 and 11 learners

Grade 6 and 11 learners are permitted to return to on-site schooling starting 6 July, under strict health and safety protocols including temperature checks, mask-wearing, and social distancing.

Who it is for
Grade 6 and 11 learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Ensure the learner meets health requirements and returns to school on 6 July as scheduled.
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with only our Grade 6 and 11 classes to resume schooling on Monday, 6 July.
school attendance programmeOngoing

Phased return to on-site schooling for Grade 10 learners

Grade 10 learners are expected to resume on-site schooling during the month of July, though specific dates are pending clarity.

Who it is for
Grade 10 learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Await further information from the school regarding the start date for on-site schooling.
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It is expected that the Grade 10s will be phased in during the month of July.

Facts

Reference

https://www.unionschools.co.za/2020/07/03/a-letter-from-the-headmaster/

Key Takeaways

  • 3 August
  • 6 July
  • Grade 6
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 10
  • Union Primary School
  • Graaff-Reinet
  • L. Crankshaw
  • Mrs Angie Motshekga
  • clothing@unionschools.co.za
  • Mrs Clegg
  • L. Crankshaw
  • Mrs Angie Motshekga
  • Mrs Clegg
  • UNION PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • Ministry of Basic Education