GRAAFF-REINET NEWS — During Assembly on Friday, September 1, Union High School celebrated Arbor Day.

William Pringle, the headmaster of Union High, informed the school’s learners about the history and importance of Arbor Day.

Learners were asked to help with the planting of two Camdeboo Stinkwood trees.

Pringle, a lover of trees, spoke to the learners about the abundant benefits of these indigenous trees and pointed out that by the time the Grade 5s reach Matric, they will be enjoying the blessing of shade provided by these trees.

Planting indigenous trees has far-reaching, valuable benefits and the best time to plant a tree is today!

Headmaster, William Pringle addressing the learners of Union High on the abundant benefits of planting indigenous trees, and two Grade 5 learners planting a Camdeboo Stinkwood tree with the assistance of Estate Manager, Donald Kingwill.

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