Monday 31 October 2016
Sunday 30 October 2016
Revision videos for you!
They provide guidance mainly on how to tackle specific questions in the exams.
Saturday 29 October 2016
Friday 28 October 2016
Thursday 27 October 2016
Wednesday 26 October 2016
Tuesday 25 October 2016
Basketball
The team won 7/9 matches in the league. The league has not ended though, so we are still keen to see the result.
The Free State Basketball Association held provincial trials for the first time this year on the 19th of March 2016 at Navalsig High School in Bloemfontein. Of those who attended Neo Sobayeni was selected for U/16 Basketball team, Mosa Gumede was selected as a reserve for the U/16 team and Kearabetswe Mohale was selected for the U/18 team. However the games have not been played. We are still awaiting information about the national competition.
On the 7th of May 2016 the THS Basketball team was invited to Lereko High School in Bloemfontein, for the Lereko Annual Basketball tournament. The team made it to the semi-finals and won bronze (3rd place) in the tournament.
June came with another tournament; the first annual NWU U/19 Basketball Tournament, hosted by the North West University Vaal Triangle Campus. THS Welkom was the only team from Lejweleputswa. The tournament proved to be an eye opener for our players.
In September the FSBA together with the Department of Sport held Lejweleputswa district U/18 Basketball trials at Welkom High School. Neo Sobayeni (15) was selected for the U/18 Lejweleputswa team which competed at the provincial competition on the 1st of October 2016 at Welkom High school.
On the 1st October 2016 Neo Sobayeni (representing the Lejweleputswa district) was selected for the U/18 Free State team to compete at the national competition in December.
We appreciate the support we have received from everyone throughout the year and thank all our basketball players for their commitment and dedication throughout the year.
Monday 24 October 2016
Debating
This year we began with three senior teams and two junior teams, however some experienced debaters left the team. We were then left with two senior teams and one junior team.
The Goldfields Debating League for the juniors ended with the THS junior debating team winning 3/5 debates. The senior team won 4/5 debates in their league, however the league has not ended. The senior team aims to win the Goldfields Debating League this year. The date for the semi-final and final rounds is not disclosed.
In the first term; the Goldfields Debating League hosted a district one day tournament for all the Lejweleputswa schools. The THS team sent five of the debaters (Kgosana Matee, Shaun Mmutsi, Naledi Ntima, Ofentse Bolowana and Buhle Sigcawu) to represent the school. The THS team won gold (1st Place) among all the schools which were present. Ofentse Bolowana was the overall best speaker in the tournament, he received a gold medal.
During the second school term; The Central University of Technology (Welkom Campus) and the CUT Welkom Debate and Public Speaking Society hosted the 3rd annual GOLD RUSH 3-day debating tournament. Three speakers from the school (Pule Mmula, Ofentse Bolowana, Buhle Sigcawu,) participated in the tournament as a team. The team made it to the semi-finals and came third (3rd) in the whole competition. Pule Mmula was one the Top 8 Speakers and Ofentse Bolowana was amost the Top 3 Speakers overall in the competition.
The third term had more competitions. At the beginning the Department of Education held a
In the middle of the term; Corruption Watch in partnership with Debate.Afrika hosted the 3rd edition of the Model Youth South Africa (MYSA) Schools challenge at the University of the Free State, in which some of the best schools from across the Free State Province participated in a 3-stage policy-essay, campaign and debate challenge. The THS Welkom Debating Team took part in this competition. From the team, ten learners were sent to Bloemfontein over three weekends to compete. The team pulled off an excellent performance among the best in the Free State for the 2nd year running. They won gold medals for excellent achievements as a team and individually. Their achievements are as follow:
· MYSA Free State Gold Medalists – All THS Welkom Debaters
· 3rd Best Speaker – George Motapane and Ofentse Bolowana (Different Groups)
· Best overall Campaign Video – Naledi Ntima and Kelly Naftal
· Best Speaker overall – Pule Mmula
At the end of the third term, the Free State Schools Debating Board hosted debating provincials at THS Louis Botha Bloemfontein. The provincial competition took three days in Bloemfontein. The best of the best schools and debaters in the Free State province attended. Our senior team made it to the final at the provincial competition. Overall the Free State Schools, we came 2nd as a team. Two of the debaters were selected to represent the province at the national debating competition in Limpopo at the end of the academic year. They are Pule Mmula and Ofentse Bolowana. Ofentse Bolowana was among the Top 8 Debaters in the Free State province and Pule Mmula was among the Top 3 Debaters in the Free State province. The two learners need financial assistance in order to attend and compete at the national competition. Please feel free to support us in this regard.
Under the guidance of Lesala Khetheng (The team Coach) and the leadership of Buhle Sigcawu (The team captain), our debating team performed excellently this year.
We thank our debaters for their commitment and dedication throughout the year. We also thank their parents and teachers for their support throughout the year! We hope you continue to support the team until the end of the league and with the national competition.
Sunday 23 October 2016
Prize-giving message
Please accept my sincere appreciation for being invited to this year's prize-giving function. I really feel honoured to open it with scripture reading and prayer.
Before I read something from Proverbs, I want to share a few thoughts about this event called the prize-giving function.
THS has this beautiful tradition to reward its learners for achievements during the year, whether it is for academic work, for sports, for cultural activities, for leadership, etc. With these prizes the school recognises its learners and appreciates what they have done. Therefore learners, you receive certificates, trophies and other forms of physical prizes.
Ongelukkig ontvang almal nie altyd 'n fisiese prys nie. Ka maswabi, ha se bohle re ka tholang dimpho. Dit is hoe die lewe ongelukkig werk en dus mag die lewe vir jou onregverdig voorkom. Ke ka moo bophelo bo leng ka teng. Bophelo ha bo ka moo re bo lebelletseng.
Sommige mense behaal hoër punte, ander sing mooier, ander hardloop vinniger, ens. Die geheim is egter om tevrede te wees met wat jy het. Selfs nog meer belangrik is om onder alle omstandighede dit wat jy wil hê op 'n eerlike manier te verkry. Strewe altyd na beter, maar nooit deur op ander te trap nie.
Batho ha re lekane re se meno. Sephiri sa bophelo, ke ho thabela seo o nang le sona
Sa bohlokwa ke ho fumana seo o nang le sona ka tsela e nepahetseng tlasa maemo ohle. Lwanela se molemo ntle le ho hatikela ba bang.
Although everybody cannot receive a prize, it is certainly possible for each one of you to acquire something specific during your school years, and that is "wisdom". What is wisdom you might ask? Let me try to say it is a certain quality of knowledge (not the knowledge itself), experience and good judgement you must have to choose between right and wrong on a minute by minute basis. Other words to describe wisdom are insight, understanding and common sense. Every one of us must strive to have as much wisdom as possible. Wisdom surpasses all material prizes and it makes you a sophisticated human being.
Let's then hear what the book Proverbs says about wisdom in Proverbs 3:13-17.
Happy is anyone who becomes wise — who gains
understanding. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth
more to you than gold. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could
want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and
honour. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it.
Proverbs 3:13-17 Good News Bible
Note that Provers
first talks about wisdom, and then about gold and silver and jewels. Not the
other way round. We see so many examples, especially nowadays, about
corruption, dishonesty, violence, greediness, unhappiness, and many other
negative things. Hence, ensure that you do not follow the bad examples you see.
Within all of this, don't be distracted by the materialistic world and
wrong-doing. Follow the good examples in life. That is what our Lord wants.
(Henry Welman)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come to You in the name of Jesus.
Your Word declares that we may come to You, the source of wisdom, for wisdom. We do that right now Father, and we ask that You would not only give us wisdom of men, but the wisdom of God. I pray that You would impart into us divine wisdom.
I pray dear Lord that You will give each learner in this school a good future. Show them the way they should go. Direct their steps, let their ears be inclined to hear Your voice, and correct them when they have gone astray.
Please help all us to know the difference between Godly and ungodly intentions, spirits, prophecies, actions and gifts. By the power of the Holy Spirit, help us to know who has been sent by You, and who has not.
Lord God, help all of us to be quick to hear and listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. Let the words of our mouths speak Your truth with wisdom, but in simplicity so that all may understand and benefit by them.
We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus.
Amen.
Saturday 22 October 2016
Tips for exam preparations
In preparing for your final exams work through as many past examination papers as you can.
Remember, your success in the final exam will depend on how much extra time you put into preparing.
1. Have all your materials ready before you begin studying – pencils, pens, highlighters, paper, etc.
2. Be positive. Make sure your brain holds onto the information you are learning by reminding yourself how important it is to remember the work and get the marks.
3. Take a walk outside. A change of scenery will stimulate your learning. You’ll be surprised at how
much more you take in after being outside in the fresh air.
4. Break up your learning sections into manageable parts.Trying to learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and anxious brain.
5. Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself with short, constructive breaks.
6. Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen.It might feel strange at first, but it is definitely worth reading your revision notes aloud.
7. Your brain learns well with colours and pictures. Try to use them whenever you can.
8. Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on the sections that you find more difficult to take in.
9. Repetition is the key to retaining information you have to learn. Keep going – don’t give up!
10. Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly and drinking plenty of water are all important things you need to do for your brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so you must be physically prepared.
(From: Basic Education)
4. Break up your learning sections into manageable parts.Trying to learn too much at one time will only result in a tired, unfocused and anxious brain.
5. Keep your study sessions short but effective and reward yourself with short, constructive breaks.
6. Teach your concepts to anyone who will listen.It might feel strange at first, but it is definitely worth reading your revision notes aloud.
7. Your brain learns well with colours and pictures. Try to use them whenever you can.
8. Be confident with the learning areas you know well and focus your brain energy on the sections that you find more difficult to take in.
9. Repetition is the key to retaining information you have to learn. Keep going – don’t give up!
10. Sleeping at least 8 hours every night, eating properly and drinking plenty of water are all important things you need to do for your brain. Studying for exams is like strenuous exercise, so you must be physically prepared.
(From: Basic Education)
Friday 21 October 2016
Best cultural performance 2016 - Pule Mmula (2nd consecutive year)
Pule (11B) has maintained an outstanding cultural performance and commitment throughout the year. He has competed and excelled at district, provincial and national level before, this year was no different!
Pule is a senior member of the Matjhabeng Junior City council. He is a Library Prefect at the school and also the Vice-captain of the Debating team.
He was a member of the Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) team which won the Free State SAGE competition and came third at the national competition in Bloemfontein earlier this year.
At the 3 rd annual GOLD RUSH 3-day debating tournament, hosted by the Central University of Technology (Welkom Campus) and the CUT Welkom Debate and Public Speaking Society, his team made it to the semi-finals and came third (3 rd ) in the competition. Pule was one of the Top 8 Speakers in that tournament.
Mmula also took part at the Department of Education Lejweleputswa district debating competition. Pule’s team was 2 nd overall in the district. He will be representing the Lejweleputswa district in the department provincial competition at Aldam from the 27 th -29 th October 2016.
Corruption Watch in partnership with Debate.Afrika hosted the 3 rd edition of the Model Youth South Africa (MYSA) Schools challenge at the University of the Free State, in which some of the best schools from across the Free State Province participated in a 3-stage policy-essay, campaign and debate challenge. The team pulled off an excellent performance among the best in the Free State for the 2 nd year running. They won gold medals for excellent achievements. Pule was no exception, he was a MYSA Free State Gold Medalists and to top it off he won the Best Speaker overall in the Free State.
A few weeks later, the Free State Schools Debating Board hosted debating provincials at THS Louis Botha Bloemfontein. The FSDB was looking for Debaters with great potential and debating skill. The provincial competition took three days in Bloemfontein. The best of the best schools and debaters in the Free State province attended. Pule was again present. Our senior team made it to the final, they were second in the Free State. Pule Mmula was among the Top 3 Debaters in the Free State province. He has been selected to represent the province in Limpopo from the 10 th to the 15 th of December 2016, at the most prestigious competition in South Africa: the National Debating Competition. He will compete against the debaters from the strongest schools in the country. He will also debate against world
renowned debaters.
Pule is a young, skilled, humble, motivated and committed debater who strives to achieve greatness. He has a great future ahead with one more year to go in the school and in high school debating.
Pule is a senior member of the Matjhabeng Junior City council. He is a Library Prefect at the school and also the Vice-captain of the Debating team.
He was a member of the Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) team which won the Free State SAGE competition and came third at the national competition in Bloemfontein earlier this year.
At the 3 rd annual GOLD RUSH 3-day debating tournament, hosted by the Central University of Technology (Welkom Campus) and the CUT Welkom Debate and Public Speaking Society, his team made it to the semi-finals and came third (3 rd ) in the competition. Pule was one of the Top 8 Speakers in that tournament.
Mmula also took part at the Department of Education Lejweleputswa district debating competition. Pule’s team was 2 nd overall in the district. He will be representing the Lejweleputswa district in the department provincial competition at Aldam from the 27 th -29 th October 2016.
Corruption Watch in partnership with Debate.Afrika hosted the 3 rd edition of the Model Youth South Africa (MYSA) Schools challenge at the University of the Free State, in which some of the best schools from across the Free State Province participated in a 3-stage policy-essay, campaign and debate challenge. The team pulled off an excellent performance among the best in the Free State for the 2 nd year running. They won gold medals for excellent achievements. Pule was no exception, he was a MYSA Free State Gold Medalists and to top it off he won the Best Speaker overall in the Free State.
A few weeks later, the Free State Schools Debating Board hosted debating provincials at THS Louis Botha Bloemfontein. The FSDB was looking for Debaters with great potential and debating skill. The provincial competition took three days in Bloemfontein. The best of the best schools and debaters in the Free State province attended. Pule was again present. Our senior team made it to the final, they were second in the Free State. Pule Mmula was among the Top 3 Debaters in the Free State province. He has been selected to represent the province in Limpopo from the 10 th to the 15 th of December 2016, at the most prestigious competition in South Africa: the National Debating Competition. He will compete against the debaters from the strongest schools in the country. He will also debate against world
renowned debaters.
Pule is a young, skilled, humble, motivated and committed debater who strives to achieve greatness. He has a great future ahead with one more year to go in the school and in high school debating.
Thursday 20 October 2016
Monday 17 October 2016
Jerry Mokoroane’s Resume
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| Me Alda Welman en Jerry Mokoroane |
Jerry Mokoroane, was born and bred in Virginia since 1992.
He started his schooling career at Lakeview Primary School, and then later became a Tekkie in 2005, where he completed his grade 12 in 2010.
Leadership Roles
Jerry was a member of and held the following leadership positions since 2006.
2006 – He was the Chairperson of the Christian Society
2007 – He joined Dynamica 3099 as a junior member
2008 – He joined the Matjhabeng Junior City Council as a junior member, then later in 2009/10 became
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| Jerry Mokoroane Executive Junior Mayor |
2008 – Jerry was appointed as a Junior Station Commander of the Junior Policing Forum (CPF)
2008 – He began his career as journalist at the Local Newspaper (VISTA)
2011 – Jerry was appointed the Treasurer of the Residence Committee at the University of the Free State
2012 – He was appointed to write for two campus newspapers. (IRAWA and KampusBlad, that fell under Volksblad)
2012 – Jerry started his own Foundation, called “Unothando Education Foundation” which has over 3 branches in South Africa
2012/13 Jerry held an advisory Board Member position at “Inqubela Foundation” till date.
2013 - Jerry joined the Student Leadership Ranks in the SRC as the Executive Chair of the First Generation Portfolio, under the leadership of Tania Calitz
2013 – He also became a Peer Mentor at his Residence, coaching First Generation Students at the University
2013/14 Jerry joined ACTIVATE ZA., a leadership organization, where he graduated as a qualified Community Practitioner.
2013/14 He was appointed as a RC First Years in his residence. Providing leadership and mentorship to First Years in Residences
2015 – Was appointed as the Managing Director of CANSA Relay for Life in the Free State, UFS Bloemfontein Campus.
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| Be my Valentine! |
· Jerry made his first appearance on National Television (SABC 2) in 2010. Representing South Africa during the SAGE World-Cup
· Jerry, in 2015 delivered an Academic Paper at the Institute for Reconciliation for Social Justice titled : “Freeing myself from Freedom: Pedagogy of resilience: Reading Discourse from the “FeesMustFall” Movement
· Jerry wrote over 30 articles in different internal and external publications of the University. (Dumela, BULT, BOTHO and People’s of Kovsie)
Work Experience
· Jerry currently holds a B.Ed Degree in FET Education.
Jerry has worked at the following departments / Units at the University of the Free State
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| Morning Live!! |
· Community Engagement (Researcher, Web Manager)
· Trauma, Forgiveness and Reconciliation (Web and Social Media Specialist)
· Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice (Web and Office Manager to the Deputy Director)
Projects
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| The Australian Project |
Sunday 16 October 2016
Saturday 15 October 2016
Message to the matrics...
The grade 12 learners are about to write their final paper in this place and preparing themselves for the future. From my family to all the grade 12 around the country, tip free of charge for you, keep your focus and all shall be well.
Tomorrow 16/10/2016, AFM Phomolong, we are praying for you, if you are around town, please be here, we start at 10:00, trust and belief in Him who is able to do more exceedingly above what we can think of. His name is Jesus Christ the Son of the living God. Come and be blessed.
To all my Schools, Phepetso, Dr Cingo, Bodibeng and Kananelo, I couldn't take you through this year due to my other commitments in the country. It is my prayer that you raise the bar again and make me proud. All other schools like Motswela, Zennith, Kroonstad High, Afrikaans Hoër, Thakameso, Brentpark, Calculus, Phehellang, Barnard, THS, etc., please guys, remember the hard work of your parents and remember all they did for you during your matric dance recently and make them proud, put a smile on our faces. God bless you.
Teachers, from all over the country, Thank you ladies and gentlemen for taking care of our children, thank you for taking them through, thank you for unleashing your potential an giving your all to them so that they can be best leaders tomorrow.
God bless all. Love you all.
Apostle Tholwana
Tomorrow 16/10/2016, AFM Phomolong, we are praying for you, if you are around town, please be here, we start at 10:00, trust and belief in Him who is able to do more exceedingly above what we can think of. His name is Jesus Christ the Son of the living God. Come and be blessed.
To all my Schools, Phepetso, Dr Cingo, Bodibeng and Kananelo, I couldn't take you through this year due to my other commitments in the country. It is my prayer that you raise the bar again and make me proud. All other schools like Motswela, Zennith, Kroonstad High, Afrikaans Hoër, Thakameso, Brentpark, Calculus, Phehellang, Barnard, THS, etc., please guys, remember the hard work of your parents and remember all they did for you during your matric dance recently and make them proud, put a smile on our faces. God bless you.
Teachers, from all over the country, Thank you ladies and gentlemen for taking care of our children, thank you for taking them through, thank you for unleashing your potential an giving your all to them so that they can be best leaders tomorrow.
God bless all. Love you all.
We remember them!
and at its going down,
We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind
and in the chill of Winter,
We remember them.
At the opening of buds
and in the rebirth of Spring,
We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies
and in the warmth of Summer,
We remember them.
At the rustling of leaves
and the beauty of Autumn,
We remember them.
At the beginning of the year
and when it ends,
We remember them.
for they are now a part of us,
as we remember them.
When we are weary
and in need of strength,
We remember them.
When we are lost
and sick at heart,
We remember them.
When we have joys
we yearn to share,
We remember them.
When we have decisions
that are difficult to make,
We remember them.
When we have achievements
that are based on theirs,
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too shall live,
for they are a part of us, as we remember them.
for they are a part of us, as we remember them.
(Author Unknown)
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