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Pastoral Care

UNION PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.unionschools.co.za/pastoral-care/

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Source domain: unionschools.co.za

Collected on 4 September 2026

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What this means

This document is an informational page from Union Primary School detailing its pastoral care programmes for students. It outlines various religious and spiritual activities including the Junior SCA (renamed 'God's Garden'), Senior SCA, weekly prayer sessions, the Alpha Course, youth groups like Elevate, and community outreach projects such as the Generosity Project for CMR. It also mentions support for daily devotions and parental prayer groups. All opportunities are ongoing unless stated otherwise.

What this document offers

Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

student religious groupOngoing

Senior SCA

A weekly spiritual development group for learners from Grade 8 to Matric that meets every Tuesday evening from 18:15 to 19:30. The group includes prayer during school breaks, testimonies, leadership opportunities, and outreach activities such as visiting the local hospital and supporting church initiatives.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 8 to Matric at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Attend weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings from 18:15 to 19:30
Show the line this came from
Senior SCA includes all learners from Grade 8 to Matric. We meet weekly on Tuesday evenings from 18:15 to about 19:30.
spiritual resourceOngoing

Daily Devotional via Faith for Daily Living Foundation

Free daily devotional material provided by the Faith for Daily Living Foundation for use by learners at the school.

Who it is for
all learners at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Access and use the free daily devotional provided by the Faith for Daily Living Foundation
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We support the Faith for Daily Living Foundation and are pleased to report that many of our learners make use of this daily devotional which is provided free of charge by this organisation.
school prayer sessionOngoing

Prayer at Second Break

A weekly opportunity for pupils to gather for prayer during second break at school.

Who it is for
all pupils at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Attend the weekly prayer session during second break on Thursdays
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Pupils meet for prayer every Thursday at second break.
faith development programmeNot applicable

Alpha Course

An annual course held for senior pupils to explore Christian faith through structured sessions and discussions.

Who it is for
senior pupils at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Participate in the annual Alpha Course when offered
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The Alpha Course is held annually for senior pupils.
youth group activityOngoing

Elevate Youth Group

A weekly youth group meeting held every Friday night at The Assembly Church for learners in Grades 8 to 12.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 8 to 12 at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Attend weekly meetings at The Assembly Church on Friday nights
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Elevate – every Friday night at The Assembly Church (grades 8 – 12)
parental prayer groupOngoing

Moms-in-touch Prayer Group

A weekly prayer group for mothers that meets every Monday morning at 7.15 in the Tony Burrell Union.

Who it is for
mothers and caregivers associated with Union Primary School
How to act on it
Attend the weekly prayer meeting at Tony Burrell Union on Mondays at 7.15
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A Moms-in-touch prayer group meets every Monday morning at 7.15 in the Tony Burrell Union.
community donation driveOngoing

Generosity Project for CMR (Graaff-Reinet)

A monthly initiative where all classes at the school collect funds to support vulnerable children in the local community of Graaff-Reinet through the CMR organisation.

Who it is for
all learners and classes at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Participate in monthly class-based fundraising efforts to support the CMR Generosity Project
Show the line this came from
As a school outreach we support the local CMR (Graaff-Reinet) in the form of a Generosity Project – money is collected by all classes on a monthly basis and this contribution goes a long way to support vulnerable children in our area.
student religious groupOngoing

God's Garden (Junior SCA)

A weekly Bible-based group for learners in Grades 5, 6, and 7 that meets every Thursday from 16:00 to 17:00 in Ms Street's classroom. Activities include prayer, Bible reading, discussion, and spiritual reflection in a safe environment.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 5 to 7 at Union Primary School
How to act on it
Attend weekly meetings in Ms Street's classroom on Thursdays from 16:00 to 17:00
Show the line this came from
Committed Bible believers meet on Thursdays in Ms Street’s classroom from 16:00 to 17:00.

Facts

Reference

https://www.unionschools.co.za/pastoral-care/

Key Takeaways

  • Union Primary School
  • Graaff-Reinet
  • God's Garden
  • Senior SCA
  • Elevate
  • Alpha Course
  • Generosity Project
  • Faith for Daily Living Foundation
  • The Assembly Church
  • Tony Burrell Union
  • Union Primary School
  • Ms J. Street
  • Faith for Daily Living Foundation
  • CMR (Graaff-Reinet)
  • The Assembly Church
  • Tony Burrell Union