Hudson Park Old Hudsonian Association

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Old Hudsonian Association as we honour a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 and build a 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. This is our chance to reconnect, reflect on our achievements, and help shape the next chapter of our journey together.

🗓 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, 24 January 2025
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Eagle's View
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:00

Let’s come together as a community, share ideas, and celebrate our shared legacy. Be part of the vision for 2025 and beyond.

📬 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: Please confirm your attendance by emailing [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

Old Hudsonians, Aya Gqamane and Akhona Mnyaka representing Boland cricket.

All the best gents !!

Congratulations to our Old Hudsonians:

Aya Gqamane 2/11 and Akhona Mnyaka 1/9, two Hudsonians in a 10 over D/L T20 win for Boland vs Hollywood Bets Dolphins.

🚨News from the middle!🚨

The Dolphins won the toss and have elected to field 1st🏏

𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲

A huge congratulations to Nqaba Peter, who took an impressive 2/22 off 5 overs playing for South Africa in their win against Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI!

We are incredibly proud of how far you’ve come, Nqaba.

Tentando Superabis- By Endeavour We Will Succeed

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟮𝟬 – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

As we continue to strengthen the Hudson Park legacy, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Legacy Fund 120 – a vital fundraising initiative aimed at preserving and enhancing the facilities and opportunities for current and future learners.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀.

By joining the Legacy Fund, you will directly contribute to projects and developments that will continue to shape Hudson Park into the leading academic institution in the Eastern Cape.

Let’s honour the past and invest in a brighter future for our beloved school.

To join, simply complete the debit order form using the link below:
https://forms.gle/5Dc12eNcffydDAPaA

The Men's Domestic Newcomer of the Season award goes to Nqaba Peter (DP World Lions) !🏆

This year's winner has quickly established themselves as a rising star, demonstrating exceptional skill, promise, and adaptability. ⚡️🏏

Old Hudsonian, Tiffany Jones (class of 2012)

We are so proud of this remarkable appointment, Tiffany

We are delighted to share the news that Tiffany Jones, our Physical Education and Sports Coordinator, has been appointed as a selector for the South African Hockey Women's Senior Team. She will play a key role in the team's participation at the SA Hockey Senior Inter-Provincial Tournament in Johannesburg from 9-14 September 2024. Please join us in congratulating Tiffany on this notable achievement.

Wishing Old Hudsonian, Sixolele Sotyelelwa (class of 2008), all the best for tonight's awards

Sixolele Sotyelelwa

Old Hudsonian, Asithandile Peteni (class of 2014)

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Old Hudsonians... we need you!!!!

🌟 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the future of Hudson Park Schools – the launch of our Astroturf Project, set to revolutionize our sports facilities and provide our learners with top-tier resources to excel in hockey! 🏑

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁?
Our vision is to create a state-of-the-art Astro Complex that will not only benefit our current learners but also serve as a hub for the entire community. This initiative will allow us to offer top-tier training, host prestigious tournaments, and enhance our reputation as a leading school in the Eastern Cape.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱?
To bring this vision to life, we are reaching out to our Hudson Park family – parents, alumni, and local businesses – to join us in making this dream a reality. Whether you’re a proud Hudsonian, a local business owner, or a supportive parent, there are many ways to contribute:

💚 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲: Every contribution, big or small, brings us one step closer to our target. bit.ly/HPAstro

🤝 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀: Local businesses can partner with us for mutual growth and community impact.

📢 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱: Share this post with friends, family, and fellow Old Hudsonians to rally support!

Let’s build a legacy together. Your support will not only shape the future of the Hudson Park Schools but will also leave a lasting impact on our community for generations to come.

Together, we can achieve excellence through balance! 💪

Last of the reunion pics, out and about over the weekend festivities

And so we share the most important photos of our reunion celebrations, the year groups who joined us on the day:

The Reunion Party plus others

And so we share the most important photos of our reunion celebrations, the year groups who joined us on the day:

Class of 2014

And so we share the most important photos of our reunion celebrations, the year groups who joined us on the day:

Class of 2004

And so we share the most important photos of our reunion celebrations, the year groups who joined us on the day:

Class of 1994

And so we share the most important photos of our reunion celebrations, the year groups who joined us on the day:

Class of 1984

And so we share the most important photos of our reunion celebrations, the year groups who joined us on the day:

Class of 1979

What is it about sport that brings people together at Reunion weekend time?

Memories were made and friendships formed during the Past Pupil sport events.

We would like to share some of the laughter and fun had by those who took part, and those who supported from the side lines.

Thank you to everyone for making this a time never to be forgotten.

RUGBY:

Past Pupils vs Past Pupils (some very brave gents with sore bodies)

What is it about sport that brings people together at Reunion weekend time?

Memories were made and friendships formed during the Past Pupil sport events.

We would like to share some of the laughter and fun had by those who took part, and those who supported from the side lines.

Thank you to everyone for making this a time never to be forgotten.

MENS HOCKEY:

Past Pupils vs Past Pupils (with a couple of staff thrown in the mix)

What is it about sport that brings people together at Reunion weekend time?

Memories were made and friendships formed during the Past Pupil sport events.

We would like to share some of the laughter and fun had by those who took part, and those who supported from the side lines.

Thank you to everyone for making this a time never to be forgotten.

LADIES HOCKEY:

Past Pupils vs Past Pupils (with a couple of 1st team girls and staff thrown in the mix)

What is it about sport that brings people together at Reunion weekend time?

Memories were made and friendships formed during the Past Pupil sport events.

We would like to share some of the laughter and fun had by those who took part, and those who supported from the side lines.

Thank you to everyone for making this a time never to be forgotten.

SQUASH:

Past Pupils vs Hudson Top 10

What is it about sport that brings people together at Reunion weekend time?

Memories were made and friendships formed during the Past Pupil sport events.

We would like to share some of the laughter and fun had by those who took part, and those who supported from the side lines.

Thank you to everyone for making this a time never to be forgotten.

SOCCER:

Ground Staff, staff and coaches vs Hudson u16A and 1st team

We are excited to introduce the Legacy Fund 120 in celebration of our schools' 120th anniversary in 2025.

Partner with us and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTaDY0JrSv8XCTmlaSIjBcbyGomMc7YFNIHrqNFoVTqbnFGQ/viewform

Founders' Day and Reunion celebrations:

Please note that parking will be available on the bottom field