Message From The Sgb Chairman
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Source domain: unionschools.co.za
Collected on 4 September 2026
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Teacher development programme via Keller Institute
All 53 teaching staff across the three schools are participating in a programme developed by the Keller Institute, focused on the latest research about neurological development and effective teaching methods.
- Who it is for
- all 53 teaching staff at Union Schools
- How to act on it
- No action required; participation is automatic as part of the school’s commitment under the SA Schools Act.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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All 53 of Union’s teaching staff across the three schools are currently engaged in a program instituted by the Keller Institute.
Science department and laboratory upgrades
The science department and laboratories will be upgraded to include state-of-the-art facilities, following the Maths Department’s renovation.
- Who it is for
- learners in the Science Department at Union Schools
- How to act on it
- No action required; the upgrades are part of the school’s five-year plan and are funded by the sponsor.
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The science department and laboratories will then be upgraded and boast the best of facilities available.
Optic fibre Internet system installation
An optic fibre Internet system is being installed throughout the schools and hostels at no cost to parents. This will enable digital learning platforms and data-free access to the school’s Learning Management System from existing hubs across Graaff-Reinet.
- Who it is for
- all learners and staff at Union Schools
- How to act on it
- No action required; the system is being installed by the school with sponsorship.
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At no cost to the parents an optic fibre Internet system is currently being installed throughout the schools and hostels.
Language specialist support for Xhosa and Afrikaans learners
Xhosa and Afrikaans learners will have access to home language specialists who will help them transition into English-language education. A Xhosa teacher has already been appointed at the pre-school, and a language centre is being built to accommodate additional teachers for Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English.
- Who it is for
- Xhosa and Afrikaans learners at Union Primary School
- How to act on it
- No action required; the service is provided through the school’s existing structure and planned upgrades.
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For the first time ever, Xhosa and Afrikaans learners will have access to home language specialists that will assist each child to easily streamline into education in English.
Interactive mural launch celebrating cultural diversity
On 23 March, the school will launch the first phase of an interactive mural that celebrates the diverse cultures within the Union community. Learners can win prizes by mastering difficult tongue twisters in different languages.
- Who it is for
- learners at Union Schools
- How to act on it
- Attend the launch event on 23 March and participate in the tongue twister challenge to qualify for prizes.
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On 23 March we are launching the first phase of an interactive mural celebrating the diverse culture of the Union community. In this launch, there are exciting prizes for those learners that can best manage all three of the most difficult tongue twisters that the different languages have to of
Maths Department re-vamp with digital facilities
The Maths Department will undergo a full upgrade with 21st-century digital tools, including a new classroom space and an additional teacher. The department will offer continuous access to maths assistance during the day and in afternoons.
- Who it is for
- learners in the Maths Department at Union Schools
- How to act on it
- No action required; the upgrades are part of the school’s five-year plan and are funded by the sponsor.
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The classroom space will be the first of many to be totally upgraded and equipped with 21st Century Digital Age facilities.
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Reference
https://www.unionschools.co.za/2021/03/16/message-from-the-sgb-chairman/
Key Takeaways
- SGB Chairman
- L. Crankshaw
- Mr Pringle
- sponsorship deal
- Union Primary School
- Graaff-Reinet
- 23 March
- Keller Institute
- 53 teaching staff
- optical fibre internet
- language specialists
- maths and science upgrades
- interactive mural
- L. Crankshaw
- Mr Pringle
- Keller Institute
- Union Primary School
- Graaff-Reinet