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Celebrating New Traditions
UNION PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.unionschools.co.za/2023/09/21/celebrating-new-traditions/
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Collected on 4 September 2026
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This document is a school bulletin from Union Primary School announcing the establishment of a new tradition: ringing the David Stern Memorial Bell before every home 1st XI cricket match. The bell was erected by the Old Unionite Association in memory of David Stern, a former chairman, and is now part of the school’s ritual to mark the start of cricket games. The tradition began after Founders' Weekend and is ongoing.
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ceremonial traditionOngoing
Ringing the David Stern Memorial Bell
The David Stern Memorial Bell is now rung five minutes before every home 1st XI cricket match at Union High School to mark the start of play. This is a ceremonial tradition honoring the late David Stern, former chairman of the Old Unionite Association.
- Who it is for
- headmaster of Union High School, cricket match officials, school community
- How to act on it
- Attend home 1st XI cricket matches at Union High School and observe the bell being rung five minutes before play begins.
The document's recorded date is 21 September 2023. Confirm on the official source.
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This bell is located outside the Tony Burrell Union overlooking Union's cricket field, and is to be rung 5 minutes before the start of every home 1st XI match, to signify the imminent start of play.
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Reference
https://www.unionschools.co.za/2023/09/21/celebrating-new-traditions/
Key Takeaways
- David Stern Memorial Bell
- Union High School
- Old Unionite Association
- Founders' Weekend
- 21st Sep 2023
- 1st XI cricket match
- Graaff-Reinet
- Tony Burrell Union
- cricket field
- Union Primary School
- Union High School
- Old Unionite Association
- David Stern
- Mr. William Pringle
- L. Crankshaw
- Marlow Agricultural High School
- Tony Burrell Union
- cricket field
- Founders' Weekend