GRAAFF-REINET — On Thursday, August 31, Union's Arthur Kingwill House hosted their annual steak evening for the boys and staff at the Union.
The guests were entertained in a Mexican way, thanks to Bronwen and David Langmead and Kay Hesselink.
The boys, dressed in their best attire, arrived at the Union where they were treated to a Tex-Mexican Kebab and Coke. The friendly banter amongst all the boys was contagious and not long after they have arrived they were asked to take their seats.
During the prizegiving, the award for Junior Sportsman of the year was awarded to Aron Erasmus, the Senior Sportsman of the year went to Ronan Retief, Junior General Knowledge Champion was presented to Matthew Ferreira and Jude Langmead, Senior General Knowledge Champion was won by Ronan Retief, the award for the Top Academic Achievement went to Brent Hesselink (Grade 5 to 7), Matthew Hesselink (Grade 8 to 9) and Peter Watermeyer (Grade 10 to 12), Service Prizes were awarded to Lonwabo Njeje, Matthew Broeksma, Zolisa Dweba, Michael Krige and David Macozoma while the All-Rounder Boarder award was presented to Peter Watermeyer.
Donald Kingwill encouraged the boys and staff alike by showing them a clip by Admiral William McRaven, in which McRaven encourages people to do the simple things in life, starting by making your bed, which will result in you achieving more goals during the day. Four books, titled: Make Your Bed – by Admiral William McRaven were handed out to 4 lucky winners.
S’bongakonke Koyingana and all of the gentlemen at AK House then entertained all present in song - this is always a highlight of the programme.
The evening ended off with the announcement of the 2018 Arthur Kingwill House prefects. They are Michael Krige (head prefect), Matthew Broeksma, Zolisa Dweba, David Macozoma, Litha Manuybe, Mtha Mzimba and Olwethu NgCai.
The 2018 Arthur Kingwill House prefects are Michael Krige (head prefect), Matthew Broeksma, Zolisa Dweba, David Macozoma, Litha Manuybe, Mtha Mzimba and Olwethu NgCai.
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