A prayer for you

Dear Lord,
We come before you today to ask 

for your guidance and support for all our learners. 

Grant them clarity of mind, calmness, 

and confidence as they face this important exam.
Help them to recall all they have studied 

and to approach each question with wisdom and focus. 

Keep their nerves at bay and give them the strength 

to persevere through any challenges

they may encounter during the exam.
May they trust in their preparation 

and in Your presence with them. 

We pray for your blessings over their efforts 

and for a positive outcome that reflects 

their hard work and dedication.
We trust in You.
Amen.

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* Na hierdie lang skoolvakansie, pas nie een van ons kinders se skoolklere meer nie. 

My ma se reaksie: "Ons moet onsself seker gelukkig ag dat julle plakkies nog pas, want julle het my uit die huis geëet."

* Ek lees dat vir elke blokkie sjokolade wat jy eet, verkort jy jou lewe met twee minute. Ek het onmiddellik my berekenings begin doen en uitgewerk dat ek reeds in 1542 dood is ...

* 'n Ma voel verplig om elke aand vir haar kind 'n slaaptydstorie te lees. Die kind reken dat hierdie stories saam met Noag in die ark was en op 'n baie diplomatiese manier probeer sy haar ma beïnvloed.

"Kan Ma nie met 'n bietjie meer gevoel en entoesiasme lees nie? Ek weet nooit of dit nou Gouelokkies, die Mamma Beer of Ma is wat praat nie."

Life wisdom: What are the seven keys of wisdom?

These are Auntie Thetical's Seven Keys to Wisdom:

* Know yourself.
* Behave ethically.
* Think critically.
* Be mindful.
* Acknowledge the Source.
* Conquer fear.
* Live aesthetically.

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Eksamenflaters:
* Vraag: Wat is 'n terminale siekte? 

Antwoord: As jy op die lughawe siek word.

* Vraag: * Wat word bedoel met “bedreigde spesies”? 

Dit gaan binnekort doodgemaak word.

* Vertaal in Afrikaans: "I beg your pardon?" 

Antwoord: Huh?

* Vraag: Wat noem ons iemand wat velle looi? 

Antwoord: 'n Onderwyser.

Child Protection Week

Child Protection Week in South Africa takes place from May 29 to June 5, 2026. 

It falls under the broader, month-long observance of Child Protection Month. This year’s national campaign is running under the theme: 

"Working together in ending violence against children."

Important Contacts & Resources

If you suspect or witness a child being abused, neglected, or exploited, immediate action is crucial.

• Emergency Line: Contact the police on 10111.
• Childline South Africa: Call 0800 055 555 or send a message to 116 for immediate counseling and support.
• Gender-Based Violence Command Centre: Call 0800 428 428.
• Government Portal: For more resources and the official provincial events, visit the South African Government website.

Statistiek: 441 000 e-besoeke

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

Congratulations to all involved

On Saturday 16 May 2026, our learners took part at the Goldfields Debate league at Henties Cilliers School.

Our Senior team placed 2nd in the league against Henties Cilliers and our Junior team placed 4th.

Congratulations to all involved. We are extremely proud of every learner!

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* Louis Pasteur het 'n manier uitgevind om dol honde gesond te maak.

* Franklin het elektrisiteit uitgevind deur katte agteruit te vryf. Franklin is in 1790 oorlede en is steeds dood.

* Koning Elizabeth was 'n sukses. Sy het haar volk se probleme aangetrek en wanneer sy haar so aangetrek het voor haar soldate, het hulle almal geskree: 'Hoera!'

* Dit was 'n tydperk van groot uitvindsels en ontdekkings: 

👉 Gutenberg het die wynpers en die Bybel uitgevind. 

👉 Nog 'n belangrike uitvindsel was die bloedsomloop. 

👉 Peter Stuyvesant is 'n geskiedkundige figuur, want hy het sigarette uitgevind en begin rook.

Life wisdom: How do you know if you have wisdom from God?

Here are just 5 signs we're living by God's wisdom:
* We're consistent in what we say and do. 
* We admit humbly when we're wrong.
* We show forgiveness and mercy.
* We're willing to listen to and seek advice.
* We prioritise peace in our relationships.

Poem: Christ’s Ascension

On this day, Christ ascended high
To the heavens, beyond our sky
His earthly mission complete
In glory, He takes His seat.

With open arms, He bids farewell,
To His disciples, who could tell
That His love would never cease
As they spread His message of peace.

In awe, they watched Him disappear
But in their heart, He would be near
Christ’s Ascension, a sacred sight,
Filling the world with eternal light.

(Author Unknown)

In Loving Memory ...

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of one of our beloved learners.

On behalf of the management, staff, learners, and the entire school community, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

May the memories shared bring comfort and strength, and may his soul rest in peace.

You will forever remain part of our school family.

The school's flag symbolically hangs half-mast to pay respect to Karabo.

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Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: Wat is 'n outobiografie?
Dis die ontstaan en geskiedenis van die motorkar.

* Vraag: Wie is Sokrates?

Antwoord: Sokrates was 'n beroemde Griekse wydsheid, wat rongeloop het en vir mense raad gegee het. Hy is dood aan 'n oordosis willekeur. Na sy dood het sy loopbaan dramaties agteruitgegaan.

* Vraag:  Watter rol speel die Grieke in die geskiedenis van die wêreld?

Antwoord: Die Grieke was 'n hoogs gekulde veervolk en sonder hulle sou ons nie 'n geskiedenis gehad het nie.

* Vraag: Wie was William Shakespeare?
Antwoord: Die grootste skrywer van die Renaissance was William Shakespeare. Hy is in die jaar 1564 gebore en party mense dink dit was op sy verjaardag. Hy het nooit geld gemaak nie, en is net beroemd oor die toneelstukke wat hy geskryf het. Hy het tragedies, komedies en historektomieë geskryf. Romeo and Juliet is een voorbeeld.

Happy Mother's Day,

I'm looking for the right words

to describe what Mom means to me...

I'm thinking of:

warmth,

understanding,

smile,

cool hands,

the smell of warm bread,

patience,

humor,

and

love,

love,

love.

But nothing says nearly

enough.

So I just say:

Mom - I love you!

Moedersdag: Woorde is nie genoeg nie!

Ek soek na die regte woorde

om te beskryf wat Ma vir my

beteken ... 

Ek dink aan:

warmte,

verstaan,

glimlag,

koel hande, 

die reuk van warm brood,

geduld,

humor,

en

liefde,

liefde,

liefde.

Maar niks sê naastenby

genoeg nie.

Dus sê ek net:

Ma - ek's lief vir jou!

Poem: How the rain has travelled

I live where it's dry

I live as a day comes,

Till this day I still do try.

These are hardship times.

Down they fall like tears.

Down to the ground it is

The drops of rain,

Just as my tears of pain

Watering the floors of grain

"Will sunlit skies or storms remain?" 

Asked the ground as if I'm not grounded 

Is it proud or was I shed and dead?

These are the trying times 

Of how it travelled!

See?! this is a storm of growth !

For such poems talk and mumble 

Just as the clouds rolled in and rumbled. 

[Israel Xaba 5 May 2026 - click HERE to read more inspirational poems.]

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Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: wat is die funksie van 'n stamper en stempel by 'n blom?

Antwoord: Die pistool van ’n blom is sy enigste beskerming teen insekte.

* Vraag: Wat is ’n ‘foreign tubeless tyre” in Afrikaans? 

Antwoord: Dis ’n buitelandse buitebandlose buiteband.

* Vraag: Noem 5 dinge wat melk bevat?
Kaas, botter en 3 koeie

* Vraag: Voltooi die volgende idioom: Hoe meer haas ...

Antwoord: hoe minder wortels!

* Vraag: Wie is Joan d'Arc (1412–1431)?

Sy was Noag se suster.

Life wisdom: What is the biggest motivation killer?

The Top 5 Motivational Killers:
* Fear of Failure - the fear of failure is one of the most common motivational killers.
* Negative News and People - negative news and people are draining on your energy and time.
* Inaction.
* Don't Live in the Past or Future.
* Hormones.

Netball 2026

For the first time this year, we proudly opened our doors to girls, and with that came the exciting beginning of our very first netball team.

Today we share these beautiful photos of our girls in their netball uniforms.

May you play with passion, stand with confidence, and always remember that you are part of something truly special. You are not only representing our school, but also becoming part of its history.

We are so proud of each one of you!

Congratulations, Teboho

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Eksamenflaters: 

* Vraag: Wie het radium ontdek?

Antwoord: Madman Curie het radium ontdek.

* Vraag: Wat is 'n wewenaar?

Antwoord: Dit is die man van 'n weduwee.

* Vraag: Wat is 'n superversadigde oplossing?
'n Superversadigde oplossing is een wat meer hou as wat dit kan hou.

* Vraag: Wat is regoorstaande hoeke?

Antwoord: Dit is hoeke wat vir mekaar kyk.

Success: What are the 7 secrets of happiness?

The seven secrets of happiness:

* CULTIVATE A PASSION
* BE A LEAF ON A TREE

* BREAK THE MIRROR 
* DON'T RESIST CHANGE
* AUDIT YOUR HAPPINESS 
* LIVE IN THE MOMENT 
* BE HAPPY

Statistiek: 417 000 - dankie, Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, vir julle gereelde besoeke!

Results: Debate and public speaking

Congratulations to the debate and public speakers that represented HTS at Henties Cilliers High School for the Goldfields Language Bonanza..

We are extremely proud of your achievements

Die storm ontsien geen boom

15 Desember 2021 het daar een van die groot reuse geval en Sondag, 19 April 2026 het tydgenote van hierdie boom ook besluit om te swig voor die aanslae van die wind en reën van die afgelope tyd.

Klik HIER vir foto's.

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Eksamenflaters:

* Julius Caesar het homself op die slagvelde van Gallië onderskryf. Toe hy doodgaan, het hy gesê: 'En toe, boetie?'

* Johanna van Arkel het van 'n stapel brandwonde gesterf.

* Die Grieke het ook mites gehad. 'n Mite is 'n motwyfie.

* Salomo het driehonderd vroue en sewehonderd byekorwe gehad.

* Die son het nooit oor die Britse Ryk gesak nie, omdat die Britse Ryk in die ooste is, en die son in die weste sak.

Life wisdom: What are the 7 secrets to success?

The seven secrets are ...

* having clear written goals, 

* making detailed plans, 

* intense focus on results, 

* creativity/imagination, 

* continuous learning, 

* positive thinking and 

* persistence.

Top 2027 Bursary Opportunities

Bursary applications for the 2027 academic year in South Africa are opening early, with key opportunities from Sasol, SAICA Thuthuka, and DSI-NRF available, primarily focusing on STEM, accounting, and postgraduate studies. Applications generally open between April and June 2026 for the 2027 year, with deadlines closing around September 2026. 

Sasol Bursary 2027: Applications for engineering and science studies (STEM) are open from 1 April – 17 May 2026.

SAICA Thuthuka Bursary 2027: Supports undergraduate accounting students, with applications closing on 31 August 2026.
SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries 2027:For STEM postgraduate studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), opening in May 2026 and closing on 30 September 2026.
DSI-NRF Human Development Bursary 2027: Funds Masters and PhD studies in South Africa.
ISFAP Bursary 2027: Provides full-cost funding to missing-middle students at partner universities like UCT, Wits, and Pretoria.
SARAO Masters Scholarship 2027: Focuses on postgraduate studies, with applications closing around 15 June 2026.
StudyTrust Bursaries: Manages various corporate bursaries, with applications opening on 1 June 2026 and closing 30 September 2026.

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Congratulations, Brandon Kelly

Congratulations to Brandon Kelly who took part at the RCFA World championship and won his main event that was a Millennium fight.

He also received silver for high kicks and bronze for Semi Contact Close Combat and bronze for Semi Contact Sport Boxing.

Congratulations, Brandon. We are very proud of you!

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Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: Wat is die definisie van 'n sirkel?

Antwoord:  'n Sirkel is ’n lyn wat sy ander kant ontmoet sonder om te eindig.

* Vraag: Wat is die verkleinwoord van Oupa? 

Antwoord: Kleinseun

* Vraag: Voltooi die volgende idioom: Hoe meer haas ... 

Antwoord: hoe groter haaspastei. 

* Vraag: Wat het Samuel Morse uitgevind?
Antwoord: Hy het ’n kode van telepatie uitgevind.

Success: What are the top 7 human needs?

The 7 Fundamental Human Needs:
* Safety/security and survival
* Understanding
* Connection (love) and acceptance.
* Contribution/Participation.
* Esteem, Identity, Significance.
* Self-determination (Autonomy), Freedom, and Justice.
* Self-actualization and self-transcendence.

Good luck with term 2!

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Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: Is die volgende stelling waar of onwaar: Koekoeke staan bekend as voëls wat hul eiers in ander voëls se neste lê en die versorging van die kuikens aan pleegouers oorlaat.

Antwoord: Onwaar: Die koekoekvoël lê nie sy eie eiers nie.

* Vraag: Wat kry jy as jy jou melktande wissel? 

Antwoord: Pepermenttande

* Vraag: Wat word die twee pole van 'n magneet genoem?

Antwoord: Staafmagnete het noord- en suidpole, maar hoefystermagnete het oos- en wespole.

* Vraag: Gee 'n voorbeeld van 'n reuklose gas.
Antwoord: Wanneer jy ’n reuklose gas ruik, is dit waarskynlik koolstofmonoksied.

Life wisdom: Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life

* Identify the things you care about

* Reflect on what matters most

* Recognize your strengths and talents

* Try volunteering

* Imagine your best possible self

* Cultivate positive emotions like gratitude and awe

* Look to the people you admire

[Click HERE for more info]

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Eksamenflaters:
* Vraag: Hoekom was Jan van Riebeeck in die Kaap? 

Antwoord: Want die water daar was skoner.

* Vraag: Waarvoor staan KFC? 

Antwoord: Klein takkie fraai kuiken.

* Vraag: Where was the declaration of independence signed?

Antwoord: At the bottom of the page.

* Vraag: Waarom moet rekenaargebruikers gereeld rugsteunkopieë maak?
Antwoord: Sodat hulle nie rugpyn kry nie.