Flashback Friday: Tribute to Godfrey Mofokeng

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University of Johannesburg

Master's Degree - Construction Management

University of the Witwatersrand

Certificate - Project Management

University of Johannesburg

B-Tech - Construction Management

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma - Building Sciences

Welkom Technical High School

Matric

* The Brothers Engineering Solutions

"A highly accomplished expert in the field of Construction with more than 15 years’ dedicated to Project and Portfolio Management in the Energy and Engineering sectors.

My qualifications and multi-disciplined tenure at Eskom, Africa’s largest energy supplier, has equipped me in becoming an industry thought leader and strategically positioned me to add measurable value in the following roles:

• Executive Manager – Construction and Projects

• General Manager – Construction and Projects

• Director – Construction and Projects

• Senior Contracts Manager– Construction and Projects

• Head of Projects"

* From Godfrey's Linkedin profile

Think about it What keeps me going ...

Ron O'Brien said: "What keeps me going is not winning, but the quest for reaching potential in myself as a coach and my kids as divers. It's the pursuit of excellence."

Kom loer gerus by Tekkies se FB in

Klik HIER vir nuus op die Tekkiewerf !

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* 'n Student is gevra wat 'n mens sal kry as jy 'n leeu en 'n parkiet kruis.

"Ek weet nie," antwoord hy, "maar ek sal luister as hy praat."

* Wat is 'n korporatiewe seemeeu?

Dit is 'n ou van hoofkantoor wat jou by jou tak kom beloer, jou kos opeet, op jou kop mis en dan na sy nes terugvlieg.

* 'n Jong man het pas 'n universiteitsgraad verwerf. Hy hardloop buite toe en skree: "Hier is ek, wêreld! Ek het my BA!"

'n Ou man daar anby antwoord: "Kom sit hier my seun, dan leer ek vou die res van die alfabet."

Statistiek: Dankie vir 297 000 e-besoeke!

Poem: Israel Xaba's final good bye to ...

The earth called it's gold.

Called is the gold of dreams 

Held by a mind and heart 

Quiet is now, he who sleeps 

Where do one now start?

To speak of a life

So young and bright 

How the writing is bold

For it is seen of gold

And written of gold

Now he lies silent with a permanent smile 

Leaving behind shattered dreams of his mother's cries.

Called is the gold that 

Once held precious 

For now it returns to ground 

Farewell and be proud 

For he has been build on pressure 

Farewell

Farewell

Tekkie (T.Leeuw) 

Bursaries 2026: Use this opportunities!!

* The Institute of Information Technology (IITPSA) 

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* Santam

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* Toyota SA Motors

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* The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform

and Rural Development (DALRRD)

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* Standard Bank

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* Investec

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* StudyTrust

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The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025!!

Think about it: Self-motivation ...

You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both those methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation.

[Homer Rice]

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Bursaries 2026: IITPSA Bursary Programme for 2026

The Institute of Information Technology (IITPSA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Bursary Programme for 2026.

The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025!!

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New Bank Details

Poem: A Youth Day poem

The June 16th dawn, a somber hue,
Young hearts ablaze, a fearless view.
A march of hope, a vibrant call,
For freedom's dawn, standing tall.

Through streets of strife, they bravely trod,
Their voices raised, a faith in God.
A nation's dreams, a burning fire,
Fueled by their courage, reaching higher.

Though bullets flew, a chilling sound,
Their spirit soared, on hallowed ground.
A legacy forged, in blood and tears,
A lesson learned, through passing years.

Today we stand, in unity's embrace,
Inspired by them, with hopeful grace.
To build a future, strong and free,
For generations yet to be.

[Internet]

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Die eerste dag van die tweede kwartaal word die polisie na die laerskool ontbied. Die probleem - vandalisme gedurende die vakansie. Terwyl die ondersoekbeampte besig is, word hy onderbreek deur 'n dogtertjie van omtrent ses jaar oud. Lerato bekyk hom van kop tot tone en vra dan: "Is jy 'n polisieman?"

"Ja," antwoord die man in blou en hou aan om sy verslag te skryf.

"My ma sê dat as ek ooit hulp nodig het, moet ek net die polisie vra. Is dit waar?"

"Ja, dis waar," sê die polisieman.

"Wel," sê Lerato terwyl sy haar voet na die polisieman uitsteek, "sal jy asseblief my veters vasmaak?"

ooOOoo

Ek en my vyfjarige dogtertjie is op pad na haar kleuterskool. Ek druk per ongeluk die toeter. Ann draai na my toe en wag vir 'n verduideliking. Ek sê toe: "Ek het dit per ongeluk gedoen."

Ann se reaksie: "Ek weet dit, Pappa."

"Hoe weet jy dit?" vra ek.

Sy sê: "Want jy het nie na die tyd gesê 'Jou STOMMERIK' nie."

Welcome, Mr Ngcame!

We are proud to welcome Mr T Ngcame as Head of Department: Physical Sciences & Technical Sciences.

We look forward to the expertise and passion he brings to HTS Welkom.

In Loving Memory ...

It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our learners on Monday, 10 June 2025.

He was a friendly, well-mannered young man who brought warmth and kindness to those around him. His gentle spirit and positive presence touched the hearts of many, and he will be remembered fondly by his teachers, classmates, and friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The HTS staff and community mourn with them and offer our deepest condolences.

May his memory live on in our hearts.

Bursaries 2026: How to write a Bursary Motivational Letter

Top tips for writing a Bursary Motivational Letter

* Be genuine when describing your financial need

* Be sure to include both the institution and course you are in
* Describe the goals you have (educational and future career prospects)
* Make the letter personal and not generic
* Ensure the recipient that you will meet all the requirements of the programme
* Use language that is professional and polite
* Be sure to include your necessary academic results and documents
* Enclose both the application form and its supporting documents
* Keep a formal tone with all your content
* Be precise

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Support our own kickboxing champion!

Make sure to tune into the

Golden Drive tomorrow

to hear about

Brandon's Kickboxing journey.

Think about it ... The rewards are far greater

I believe that when you can put other peoples needs ahead of yours, you have arrived to be able to do something special. No matter what you apply it to. When you are able to give and expect nothing in return, the rewards are far greater. 

[John Stephens]

Bursaries 2026: Santam Bursary Programme for 2026

Santam invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Bursary Programme for 2026.

The closing date for applications is the 30th September 2025!!

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LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* 'n Besige klas gee die juffrou nie kans om hulle te leer tel nie. Kosie is besonder aktief. 

"Kosie, wat sal jy eendag doen as jy groot is, maar nog net tot tien kan tel?" raas die juffrou.

"'n Boksskeidsregter, Juffrou," sê Kosie.

 

* "Jarred, vertaal vir my in Engels: 'Ek mors papier.'"

Jarred: "I write exams."

* Pa: "Weet jy, John, toe George Washington so oud soos jy was, het hy eerste in sy klas gestaan."

John: "Ja, maar toe hy so oud soos Pa was, was hy president van Amerika."

Rugby: A well-deserved achievement

We are incredibly proud to announce that Teboho Ntjana has been selected for the U/16 Sandveld Rugby Team!

This is a well-deserved achievement and an exciting step forward in your rugby journey. 

Keep pushing, keep growing — the best is yet to come!

Head of Department: GET & EGD and Mathematics

We are proud to announce the promotion of Mr Van den Berg to Head of Department: GET & EGD.

As a valued member of our school community, we know he will continue to inspire excellence in his new role. Well done!

We are proud to announce the promotion of Mr Dajee to Head of Department: Mathematics.

As a dedicated and respected member of our school community, we know he will continue to make a meaningful impact in his new role. Well done!

Youth Day: Scrabble Tournament

Date: 16 June 2025

Place: HTS Welkom

Time: 10:00-14:00

Information: Mrs Rodgers

Closing date: 7 June 2025 

A triple Junior SA Millenium Champion

We would like to congratulate Brandon Kelly on his tournament results from this past weekend.
He represented HTS with pride and performed really well!
Gold - Bo fighting
Bronze - 2nd Series
Gold - Semi Contact Sport Boxing
Gold - Millennium (*Title fight* Brandon won to become a triple Jnr SA Millenium Champion)
Tournament *All Out War* in Potchefstrooms also served as Free State Trials.
Well done Brandon. We are very proud of you!

[Click also HERE, HERE and HERE!]

Youth Day: Scrabble Tournament

 Date: 16 June 2025

Place: HTS Welkom

Time: 10:00-14:00

Information: Mrs Rodgers

Closing date: 7 June 2025

Think about it: Treat a person as he is ...

Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat him as he could be, and he will become what he should be.

[Jimmy Johnson]

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Sterkte met die eksamen, Tekkies!!

Aan al die leerders, maar veral vir die matrieks, die tyd het aangebreek om te wys waarvoor julle so hard gewerk het! Matrieks, onthou, hierdie is julle derde laaste eksamen. Meet en weeg jouself ten opsigte van die einde van die jaar! 

Onthou altyd::
* Jy is tot baie meer in staat as wat jy dink.

* Glo in jouself en in God.
* Harde werk en deursettingsvermoë maak ’n groot verskil.
* ’n Eksamen meet nie jou waarde nie - dit is net ’n kans om jou kennis te wys.

Geniet jou eksamen!

Bursaries 2026: Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme for 2026

Motsepe Foundation Bursary Programme invites South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme for 2026 academic year.

Bursary Application closing date: 6 June 2025

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Welcome Mr Thuto Victor Masulubele

We are proud to announce and warmly welcome our newly appointed Deputy Principal, Mr Thuto Victor Masulubele.

Mr Masulubele is a former Mathematics Subject Advisor and specialist from Moteo District in the Free State.

As he steps into this new leadership role, we wish him all the very best on this exciting journey with us. May this chapter be filled with growth, inspiration, and continued success. 

We look forward to working alongside him as we shape bright futures together!

Poem: Look To This Day

Look to this day
For it is life, the very life of life.
In its brief course
Lie all the verities and realities of your existence.
The bliss of growth,
The glory of action,
The splendour of achievement
Are but experiences of time.

For yesterday is but a dream
And tomorrow is only a vision;
And today well-lived, makes
Yesterday a dream of happiness
And every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well therefore to this day;
Such is the salutation to the ever-new dawn!

[Kalidasa stands as a towering figure in Classical Indian Literature]

Grade 12 Examination Preparation - guides for teachers and learners

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HTS Welkom supports the Reach for a Dream Foundation

Slipper Day - 30 May 2025

On Friday, 30 May 2025, HTS Welkom learners and staff proudly wore slippers and pajamas in support of the Reach for a Dream Foundation. This fun and meaningful initiative allowed us to stand in solidarity with children fighting life-threatening illnesses - children who still dare to dream despite their daily battles.

All contributions collected on the day were donated to the foundation to help make more dreams come true.

Thank you to every learner and staff member who took part and donated. Together, we are helping to bring hope and joy where it’s needed most.