Reunion 2019 Newsflash

1. COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON

We would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2019! We are looking forward to welcoming you to the school at this year’s Reunion.

2. HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE ONLINE

Much of the school’s news can now be accessed online, via Facebook and our website. Please click the links below to take a look:

High School Magazine 2018

High School Facebook Page

High School Publications

Hudson Park Website

3. CALLING ALL PAST PUPILS

Thank you for registering on Scholar Register, which is the official Old Hudsonian website. You are receiving this Newsflash because your details have been added to our database. You can visit the website to find contact details for past classmates, or to update your own details.

Importantly, we would also love you to share the link to this website with fellow Old Hudsonians you may know, who have not yet registered there. This will enable us to stay in touch with everyone. Please copy and paste the link in your Facebook Newsfeed, so that all those connected to you can register and access the database: www.scholarregister.co.za. Similarly, you can send the link on Whatsapp or on Email.

4. THIS YEAR'S COORDINATORS

There has been a fantastic response to our call for coordinators, and a very big thank you goes to the folk who have come forward. Your efforts are hugely appreciated! Judging by the enthusiasm on all sides, the 2019 Reunions are going to be amazing.

 

40-year: Lizette Liesching (nee Linder)     (Class of 1979) 

Email: lize.jon@wol.co.za     Cellphone: 082 444 8695

 

30- year: Nicole Harris (nee Steidlen) and Bernice van Wyk (nee Watson)     (Class of 1989)

Email: nicole.harris27@yahoo.uk     Cellphone: 072 229 8167

Email: bvanwyk@ecdc.co.za     Cellphone: 083 281 3425

 

25- year: Bronwyn Claridge (nee Bridgers)     (Class of 1994)

Email: bronb@live.co.uk     Cellphone: 083 305 5526

 

20- year: Cher-riece Janse van Rensburg (nee Jonker), Leane Webb (nee Boettger) and  Caryn Lategan (nee Rayment)     (Class of 1999)

Email: cher@ftech.co.za     Cellphone: 083 424 3323

Email: Leane.webb@gmail.com     Cellphone: 066 017 9115

Email: carynlr@yahoo.com     Cellphone: 076 161 3291

 

10-year: Kerri-Lee Wanckel, Megan-Jayne Elworthy, Natasha Batten, Shannon Lee Church (nee Bartosch), and Odwa Myataza (Class of 2009)(Class of 2009)

Email: klwanckel@gmail.com     Cellphone: 072 615 7871

Email: meganjayne.elworthy@gmail.com      Cellphone: 079 0877 777

Email: natasha.batten@hotmail.com      Cellphone: 084 387 8041

Email: bartshanlee@yahoo.com      Cellphone: 073 5166 378

Email: odwa.myataza@rehau.com     Cellphone: +27 82 347 2066

5. PROGRAMME FOR FOUNDERS’ WEEKEND REUNION: AUGUST 2-3 2019

Dale and KHS are our guests this year, and a summary of proceedings for the weekend is as follows:

 

FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 2019

Morning: Founders Day Assembly and Reunion Assembly

Afternoon: Hockey and Old Boys Rugby

Evening: Reunion Party at Eagles’ View. This cocktail party is organized and catered by the school and is traditionally one of the highlights of the weekend. We  provide a generous spread of complimentary snacks, and the Hudson High School Fathers' Group runs a licensed cash bar. We also have a DJ in attendance. 

 

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST 2019

Rugby, Hockey, and Netball. The games will be played at Hudson Park, and we hope you will also enjoy taking a stroll around our wonderful campus to see all the upgrades and new facilities.

After Rugby, there will be a Bring and Braai at Eagles’ View for all who would like to join in. Again, the Dad's will run a licensed cash bar.

6. OFFERS OF HELP

Please contact Caryn Sirgel or Kirsty Dell if you would like to offer help with the organization for Reunion.

Email: secretary@hphs.co.za or kirsty@hedt.co.za     Telephone: 043 726 3205

 

7. REGISTRATION

A small registration fee of R150 is payable by everyone attending. This amount incorporates a contribution towards the costs for the weekend (including the cocktail party), as well as a donation in support of the school's fundraising effort.

If you would like to help the school further, please take a moment to visit our website at www.hudsonpark.co.za/fundraising for details of our various needs. It takes many, many hands to build a legacy!

 

PAYMENT DETAILS                                                                       

Beneficiary:              HUDSON EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST                                                 

Bank Account:                     Nedbank Business Account                                                        

Account Number:     1032 493 089                                                        

Branch Name:     Eastern Cape                                                          

Branch:     198 765                                                       

Reference:     NB: Important! Please give your year group, the first letter of your first name, and your full surname