Congratulations once again to the Class of 2025

Our Principal and SMT proudly represented HTS Welkom at the prestigious Well Done Function, hosted by the Free State Premier, Ms. Mj Letsoha-Mathae, and the MEC for Education, Dr. Mj Maboya, in celebration of the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2025.

The event took place on 16 January 2026 at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein, where excellence in education across the province was recognised and celebrated.

We are extremely proud to share that HTS Welkom stood out among schools in the district and was honoured as the Top Technical School in the district. This achievement reflects the hard work, commitment, and resilience of our learners, as well as the dedication of our educators and leadership team.

Our matric results, including our strong pass rate and achievements highlighted in the official report, are a true testament to the quality of teaching and learning at HTS and the unwavering support of our parents and school community.

Congratulations once again to the Class of 2025 - you have made HTS proud!

Athletics Day: Friday, 16 January

What an exciting Athletics Day we had on Friday, 16 January!

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our learners who participated with such enthusiasm, determination, and sportsmanship. Your hard work and commitment truly shone through on the track and field - well done to each and every one of you!

A special word of appreciation also goes to our staff members and organisers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the day was a success. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

This event marked a fantastic start to our athletics season, and we are looking forward with excitement to what lies ahead. Let’s keep the momentum going and make this a season to remember!

Wish you all success

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Hoekom ry die meeste oud-Tekkies met 'n BMW? 

Dit vul baie maklik in op al die vorms wat hulle moet voltooi.

* Toetsbeampte aan 'n tiener wat die toets vir 'n rybewys aflê: "Wat sal jy doen as jou remme skielik onklaar raak?"
"Ek sal teen 'n goedkoop ou Volksie vasry," antwoord die tiener.

* Toetsbeampte: "Seun, wat moet 'n mens doen as jou motor begin oud word?'

"Die meeste mense met ou motors verkoop die motors aan my pa. Ons het al sewe gehad."

* Jan se pa aan sy vrou: "Ai, vrou, jy't oor my gholfstokke gery toe jy die motor uitgetrek het."

Jan se ma: "Goed so, dit sal jou leer om hulle op die stoep te los." 

Statistiek: Dankie, Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, vir julle gereelde besoeke!

Success: What are the 7 keys to life success?

The seven keys to success:
* Commitment 
* An Open Mind
* Persistence
* Flexibility
* Faith
* Thankfulness 

* Passion

New headmaster of Unitas Secondary School

HTS Welkom proudly congratulates our Deputy Principal, Mr Johan Herbst, on his appointment as Headmaster of Unitas Secondary School in Welkom.

Mr Herbst has been part of the HTS family since 2012, where his journey in education began. During his time with us, he served with dedication as Head of Department before being appointed as Deputy Principal. His commitment, leadership, and passion for education have made a lasting impact on our school community.

We are incredibly proud of this remarkable achievement, especially at such a young age, and we have no doubt that he will lead Unitas with excellence, vision, and heart.

As Unitas is situated just across the road from HTS, we also look forward to the opportunities this creates for positive collaboration, shared growth, and strengthened relationships between our two schools in the years ahead.

We wish Mr Herbst every success in this exciting new chapter.

Baie sterkte met 2026 - 'n nuwe begin is altyd goed

Matrics: Blessings for 2026

When you get where you're going, 

where all things are new, 

may you find what you seek, 

may your dreams come true.

May your heart be happy, 

may your life be blessed,

for you are much loved

and you are the best!

May you always be happy,

whatever you do,

and my thoughts and my

prayers are with you too!

[Thank you, Elmari!]

Uitslae: Matriekklas van 2025

Die matriekklas van 2025 het alle rede om fees te vier nadat hulle 'n 92,13%-slaagsyfer in die 2025 NSS-eksamen behaal het.

Baie geluk aan elke matrikulant en hul ouers met hierdie uitslae. Ons is baie trots op elkeen van julle.

Baie geluk en baie dankie ook aan elke personeellid vir jul toegewydheid, ekstra klasse en leiding aan die leerders. Sulke uitslae val in niemand se skoot nie.

Matrieks, mag al jul harde werk vrug dra in die toekoms. Dit was 'n voorreg om die pad van 2021 tot 2025 saam met julle te kon stap.

Mag die Vader se guns en seën oor elkeen van julle wees vir 'n geseënde en suksesvolle toekoms.

Gebed van ’n onderwyser

Here, ek is self ’n leerling aan U voete. 

Ek wil vashou aan dit wat U my leer. 

Dis nie blote kennis wat oud en uitgedien word nie. 

Dis Woorde van wysheid wat vir ewig hou!

Dankie vir al U genade. 

Ons is lief vir U. 

In die naam van Jesus Christus. 

Amen.

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Toe ek op skool was, het ek dikwels in die moeilikheid beland vir stokkiesdraaiery. Slae is lankal iets van die verlede en aangesien geen van die vorige strawwe gewerk het nie, is daar vir my gesê dat die skoolhoof my volgende keer met 'n boek sal gooi. 

Sy het ... 

Dit was die Encyclopaedia Britannica.

* Twee elektrone was die beste vriende. Wel, hoekom sou hulle nie wees as hulle albei op dieselfde golflengte was nie? 

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor: Wat my ma my geleer het ...

1) Ma het my geleer hoe om te bid: "Jy moet bid dat daardie kol op die mat uit is as ek vanaand by die huis kom"
2) Sy het my geleer van "time travel": "Ek sal jou tot in volgende week in klap!"
3) Sy het my geleer pa's is slimmer en ryker as ma's: "Gaan vra jou pa!"
4) Sy het my geleer oor plantkunde: "Lyk dit vir jou of geld op my rug groei?"
5) Sy het my geleer om altyd nederig en klein te wees: "Mannetjie!!!"
6) Sy het my van die weer geleer: "Dit lyk of 'n dekselse orkaan jou kamer getref het!"
7) Sy het my wiskunde geleer: "Sit jy alweer en tanne tel!"
8) Sy het my geleer om myself te ontdek: "Hou op om jou soos jou pa te gedra!"
9) Sy het my die wetenskap van osmose geleer: "Hou jou mond en eet jou kos!"
10) Sy het my geleer van uithouvermoë: "Jy sal by daardie tafel sit totdat jy jou spinasie opgeëet het!"
11) Sy het my geleer van sintuie: "Kinners word gesien en nie gehoor nie!"
12) Sy het my geleer van humor: "Hou aan lag, dan gee ek jou iets om oor te huil ook!"
13) Sy het my van jaloesie geleer: "Daar is duisende arm kinnertjies wat ouers soos joune begeer!"
14) Sy het geleer dat daar 'n plek en 'n tyd vir alles is: "As julle mekaar wil vermoor, gaan doen dit buite! Ek't nou net hier skoongemaak!"
15) Sy het my logika geleer: "Want ek sê so, dis hoekom!"
16) Sy het my geleer dat wonderwerke nog kan gebeur: "Ek sal jou klap dat jy jou ouma vir 'n eendvoël aansien as jy my weer terug antwoord!"

Welcome 2026 with open arms and a heart full of joy!

Wishing you a year full of beautiful surprises, hard work and excellent marks. 

Let's make 2026 unforgettable in the best way possible! 

Hoping this year is your best one yet! 

Happy 2026!

Leadership development

We are proud to announce that Bokamoso Plank, a Grade 10 learner at HTS Welkom, represented our school at the Golekane Boys’ Mentorship Camp, held from 05-07 December 2025 in KwaZulu-Natal.

The camp, organised by the Department of Basic Education in collaboration with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, focuses on empowering young male learners through structured mentorship, leadership development, life skills, and positive masculinity.

Bokamoso demonstrated excellent leadership potential and served as a great ambassador for our school. We are confident that he will share the valuable lessons he learned with his peers.

Well done, Bokamoso!

We are proud of you.!!

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Why don’t scientists trust atoms? 

Because they make up everything.

* Why did the math teacher break up with the calculator? 

Because they couldn’t count on it!

* Why did the math book look sad? 

Because it had too many problems.

Bursaries: COMPUTER SCIENCE & IT

Advance Africa Scholarship
Amazon Bursary
BBD Bursary
BET Software Bursary
Cisco Charitable Foundation Trust Bursary
CSG Bursary
Dalitso Bursary
Dynamics Corporate Consulting Bursary
EasyPay Everywhere Bursary
Entersekt Bursary
Exness Fintech Scholarship
Forge Academy Bursary
Friends of Design Bursaries
Games Global Bursary
Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science
Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Gaming
GirlCodeZA Bootcamp
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Bursary
HP Inc Bursary
IITPSA Bursary
Investec Scholarship
ISACA Scholarship
ISPA Bursary
Khulisa Academy Bursary
KnowBe4 Women of Colour in Cybersecurity Scholarship
Korbicom Education Trust Bursary
Metacom Foundation Bursary
Mondia Media Bursary
Motus Mobility Solutions Bursary
Mukuru Bursary
MultiChoice Bursary
Natasha Joubert Collective x ASUS Coding Bursary
Old Mutual Bursary
Openserve Bursary
Pretune SIM Card Bursary
Sage Bursary
Sanlam IT Bursary
SASSETA Bursary
Signa Bursary
Sisekelo Institute of Business and Technology Scholarship
SITA Bursary
TBWA Bursary
Tech-Capital Bursary
Thales Southern Africa Bursaries
The Document Warehouse Bursary
Tracker Bursary
UCT Department of Information Systems Bursary
Vodacom Bursary
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) Bursary
WeThinkCode Bursaries
Women in IT Bursary
World Sports Betting Cares Bursary

Click  HERE  for all the information!

Best Christmas Wishes

Sending you heartfelt wishes for a joyful and peaceful Christmas.
Let the joy of Christmas bring hope to your heart and light to your home.
And may your holiday season be low on stress and high on cookies.

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Pupil: I don't think I deserved zero on this test!
Teacher: I agree, but that's the lowest mark I could give you!

*Does it count as differentiated instruction if I print their worksheets in different colors? 

LEARNERSHIPS

* Bankseta Kuyasa Learnership

* Bankseta Letsema Learnership
* Ekapa Apprenticeship
* Megchem Learnership
* Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Learnership
* Pick n Pay Learnerships
* Seriti Learnership

Click  HERE  for all the information!

Farewell Mrs Estia Greeff!

Your story is woven into the very fabric of our school.
From the age of seven, with your parents working here, HTS Welkom became your second home.
After school, you continued the legacy by taking over your mother’s role in the bookstore—serving with the same dedication, precision, and love.
For more than 50 years, you have blessed this school with your expertise and attention to detail.
You leave behind a legacy we will always honor.
May your retirement be filled with joy, rest, and new adventures.

Happy Holidays

We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season, filled with relaxation and joy. May this season bring warmth, joy, and love to your hearts and homes. Let us cherish the moments spent with family and friends, reflect on the blessings we’ve received, and spread kindness wherever we go.

Wishing you a happy and restful holiday!

Tekkies se merkers kan ook nou vakansie hou

Dankie vir al die harde werk wat die merkers ingesit het om die matrieks se eindvraestelle te merk. Ook julle rooi en groen penne is nou weggebêre tot 14 Januarie 2026. Ontspan en rus goed!! 

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Teacher: "Why have you got cotton wool in your ears, do you have an infection?"

Pupil: "Well you keep saying that things go in one ear and out the other so I am trying to keep them it all in!"

* Kid comes home from 1st day at school. 

Mum asks: "What did you learn today?"

Kid replies: "Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow."

Bursaries: CONSTRUCTION & BUILT ENVIRO

ARRCC Bursary
Artisan Training Institute (ATI) Bursaries
Arup Education Trust Bursary
ASLA Bursary
Basil Read Bursary
Boogertman + Partners Bursary
CETA Thapelo Madibeng Bursary
CHS Developments Bursary
Grinaker-LTA Bursary
Haw & Inglis (H&I) Bursary
ILASA Bursary
Inqubeko Training Academy Bursary
John Thompson Bursary
LEOMAT Construction Bursary
Martin & East Gap Year and Bursary
Master Builders Association Western Cape (MBAWC) Bursary
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Bursary
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) Bursary
PN Foundation Bursary
Power Construction Bursary
Royal Bafokeng Institute (RBI) Student Loan
Ruwacon Bursary
SACPLAN Bursary
SAOTA Bursary
South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) Bursary
South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) Bursary
SVA International Bursary
Tiber Construction Bursary
Traxtion Bursary
WBHO Bursary

Click  HERE  for all the information!

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Teachers deserve a lot of credit. Of course, if we paid them more, they wouldn’t need it.

* Teacher: "I want you to tell me the longest sentence you can think of."

Pupil: "Life imprisonment!" 

* Where do door-makers get their education?
The school of hard knocks

Bursaries: EDUCATION

• 
  
  * ADvTECH Student Teacher Bursary
  * Brain-Jar Skills Development Bursary
  * Cida Empowerment Trust Bursary
  * Funza Lushaka Bursary
  * Funza Lushaka Bursary (District-Based)
  * Jakes Gerwel Fellowship Bursary
  * SACEE Norah Taylor Bursary
  * SAMSTIP Teacher Intern Bursary

Click  HERE  for all the information!

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* What do you call a teacher without students?
Happy!

or 

* What do you call a teacher without students?
Broke ... oh wait, that’s a regular teacher

Bursaries 2026: Tips for writing a cover letter

* Write a new cover letter for each job that you apply to and ensure that the letter is tailored specifically to the company and role.

* Maintain consistency by using the same font and size as that in your CV.
* Ensure that the company’s name and recruitment details are accurate.
* Use the correct language and tone, ensuring that it remains professional and matches keywords used by the employer in the advertisement.
* Show the research that you have done on the company and the job.
* Elaborate on your most relevant skills and experience, and how that stands out from your competitors.
* Proof-read your grammar and wiring before you submit it.
* Keep a copy of your cover letter for yourself, as they may ask about it in the interview.

Click  HERE  for all the information!

Tot siens, Harmans

'n Mens raak so gewoond aan mekaar, sien mekaar elke dag en aanvaar dat jy maar daar sal wees om jou deel te doen. En dan skielik klop die ouderdom aan jou deur en is dit tyd om af te tree.

Dit is tyd vir Harmans om sy tuingereedskap weg te pak en rustig saam met sy familie te kuier. In 2016 stap hy by die skool se hekke in en dra hy sy deel by om die terrein skoon en netjies te hou. Na amper 'n dekade, is dit tyd om te groet.

Harmans, ons sal jou onthou as die vriendelike man met die groot glimlag wat altyd bereid was om te help. Mag jou toekoms vol goeie gesondheid wees, geniet jou aftrede en dink terug aan die goeie dae by die skool.

Harmans sê: "Ek gaan die personeel en my kollegas die meeste mis. 'n Mooi vakansie vir almal, lekker rus en 'n mooi Kersfees saam met julle families."

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Teacher: "Craig, you know you can't sleep in my class."
Craig: "I know. But maybe if you were just a little quieter, I could."

* Stressing the importance of a good vocabulary, the teacher told her young charges, "Use a word ten times, and it shall be yours for life."
From somewhere in the back of the room, came a small male voice chanting, "Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda, Amanda."

Bursaries: LAW

Bheki Mlangeni Memorial Scholarship
Bowmans Bursary
Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe Scholarship
Canon Collins Trust Leigh Day Scholarship
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Bursary
Fasken Scholarship
Gama Attorneys Bursary
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) Bursary
HKA Bursary
Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) Bursary
LegalWise Bursary
Mpumalanga Attorneys Council Bursary
Norton Rose Fulbright Bursary
Tim Mills Memorial Bursary
Webber Wentzel Scholarship

Click  HERE  for all the information!

Bursaries 2026: Tips for writing your CV

* Be sure to tweak your CV to meet the specifications of a particular job you are applying to. Do this by emphasizing specific skills that may be more appealing to the job, or highlighting specific experiences. When doing this, it is vital that you ensure that all information is true and nothing is fabricated.

* Make sure your CV flows, is easy to read, and is typed and a professional and modern font. Try using 14 point font for headings, 12 point for subheadings, and 10 point for the body.

* Should you be handing in a hard copy of your CV to a potential employer, ensure that it is neat, clean, and on one side of a piece of paper.

* Ensure that your CV is brief, but mentions all your skills.

* Always be truthful by reflecting your qualifications and skills accurately.

* Be sure to include certified copies of qualifications, ensuring that they are no older than 3 months.

* Do not fold, crumple, or scrunch your CV if you plan to post/ hand-deliver it.

* Be sure to always include a cover letter when sending your CV. Your cover letter should be three to four paragraphs long, and explain why you would be the best fit for the job.

* Before submitting your CV and cover letter, be sure to proofread it at least twice.

Click  HERE  for all the information!

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

** 'n Aktuaris, 'n beroep wat soms deur mense gevolg word wat nie die persoonlikheid het om 'n rekenmeester te word nie, hou 'n praatjie.

Voor hy by die werklike onderwerp kom, wil hy graag 'n paar interessante syfers met die gehoor deel.

"Uit vorige ondervinding weet ek dat 25% van die gehoor na my luister. 'n Verdere 25% slaap gewoonlik.

50% is besig met dagdromery en beplanning van oorsese vakansies.

Waarop hy by die kern kom: "Daaruit kan ek dus aflei dat 75% van die gehoor my praatjie geniet."

[** Finansies en Tegniek, 9 Augustus 1996]

Sport: Brandon Kelly and Mohale Notha

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge two of your learners, Brandon Kelly and Mohale Notha, who proudly represented the Free State Province and RCFA Bhubezi Fight Club at the Jungle War XIII National Championships held at Emerald Casino, Vanderbijlpark, from 24-26 October 2025.
Both athletes displayed exceptional dedication and sportsmanship throughout the three-day event, bringing home the following results:

👏 Brandon Kelly
* Semi Contact High Kicks - Gold
* Semi Contact Sports Boxing - Gold
* Millennium Division - Gold
* Full Contact Close Combat - Gold
* Fitness Challenge - Bronze
* Also received his official judging certificate and officiated during the tournament.
* Won his debut Full Contact Close Combat fight via first-round submission.
👏 Mohale Notha
* Semi Contact High Kicks - Bronze
* Semi Contact Sports Boxing - Silver
* 1st Series - Bronze

We are extremely proud of their achievements and the example they continue to set for their peers through hard work, respect, and perseverance.

Well done!!