Sunday 29 March 2020

Grade 6 to 12 Coverage: E-tutor at home!

Be it Mathematics or Science - The Learning App provides learning modules for CAPS and International curriculum. Textbook concepts are explained in great detail using game-based and thematic pedagogy at lower grades, and hierarchical and layered approach for the senior levels.
A learning App: e-tutor at home

Friday 27 March 2020

'n Vinnige Vrydag-terugflits - 2012

In 2012 was daar 'n ywerige klomp lesers wat
aan 'n leeskompetisie deelgeneem het. Saam
met hulle is André van Dyk wat die geleentheid
gereël het. Laat weet gerus vir ons of julle nog
lees en wat julle lees. 

Thursday 26 March 2020

Wednesday 25 March 2020

Tuesday 24 March 2020

Grade 12's 2020 tune in to Khozi FM


Grade 12 matrics 2020 tune in to Khozi FM they'll be doing first term revision for different subjects here's the time table... time

(21:00-22:00): please share even if you not doing grade 12 so that the matrics can see this post!!

Date. Subject.
23/03/20. Mathematics.
24/03/20. Physical science.
25/03/20. IsiZulu HL.
26/03/20. Accounting.
30/03/20. Economics.
31/03/20. Life science.
01/04/20. Agricultural science
02/04/20. Business Studies.
06/04/20. Maths literacy.
07/04/20. History.
08/04/20. English FAL.
09/04/20. Geography.
13/04/20. Mathematics.

Wise words ...


Monday 23 March 2020

Siyavula support

Siyavula has an amazing website and support system for learners and teachers.

All high school learners in South Africa can practise physical sciences and mathematics on www.siyavula.com free of charge. Learners who have accounts will have access to Siyavula, and those who haven't yet created an account can do so to gain access. While schools are closed, learning doesn't have to stop!"

Click here to sign up at www.siyavula.com immediately.

The 2020 debating competition ...

Kgosana Moeketsi 
The competition is aimed at instilling diplomacy within the youth and making them more aware of the issues that the world is facing e.g. global warming, politics and how the increase of technology is affecting planet earth and also get the youth involved in an attempt to some these issues.

It's debating, but we're going to use the United Nations procedure. We're going to have country allocations and matters to discuss. Then a cultural night where we're going to have traditional wear on and perform for fun ... And then lastly the award ceremony 

Wise words 2020 ...

Lesala Khetheng

Sunday 22 March 2020

Saturday 21 March 2020

World Poetry Day

A Typical Teenager

© Courtney Dailey

Published: March 2011

To be a teenager in a world like this is not as easy as some may think.
Nothing comes easy; life passes you by just as fast as you can blink.
Stepping into high school, is like stepping into another world
There's peer pressure, sex, violence, and too many fights to imagine.
People, who you thought were your friends, are the ones you mainly end up fighting.

To be a teenager in a world like this who the people here, just isn't fair.
They will seem cool face to face, but when things go wrong, they act as if they don't care.
They will judge you whether you're doing something good or doing something wrong.
Talk about you, or even laugh in your face as if you're some dumb song.
You got to be careful who you call your "friend"

To be a teenager in a world like this is nothing new.
Just because I have never done drugs, doesn't mean I'm not cool.
I barely get into it with people around me.
But, just because I'm not a fighter doesn't make me weak.
Mama always told me to think before I speak.

To be a teenager in a world like this is what I never thought I'd be like.
Me focusing hard in class, and making good grades is not as easy as riding a bike.
Some, who've seen me, may think I'm quiet.
But, that doesn't mean I don't speak up for what's right.
I'm just a regular teenage girl who's just trying to make it out of high school alright.

Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/a-typical-teenager
Learners read in 2012 ... 

Wise words ...

Kgosana Moeketsi

Friday 20 March 2020

'n Vinnige Vrydag-terugflits - 2016 en 2018

    Mordicai Cau het 'n goue medalje vir die
hoogspring S/17 gekry met 'n hoogte van 1.85!
Hier verskyn die glimlaggende hoogspringer
saam met mnr. Vernon Harding wat ooggetuie
van die hoogte was.
'n Paar foto's van mnr. en mev. Harding wat op die punt is om hulle wortels by HTS Welkom uit te trek. 

Mag die nuwe hoofstuk in hulle lewe vol vreugde en seëninge wees. Dankie vir die saad wat julle in die lewens van Tekkies gesaai het.

Viva aftrede.
Mev. Alet Harding se twee regterhande by die

atletiek is Junior Rantso en Dijane Motseki!







































Op 13 Desember 2018 is daar van mnr. Vernon
Harding afskeid geneem. Na 7 jaar se positiewe
insette by die skool, het HTS hom met sy leuse
gegroet: "Sapientia Aurum Que E Profundis"

Mev. Alet Harding se groeteboodskap aan die leerders ...


Thursday 19 March 2020

Wise words ...

 Kearabetswe Tilo, Nhlanhla Radebe and Andile Tshibiyane

Wednesday 18 March 2020

Wise words ...

Kgosana Moeketsi, Mthuthuzeli Matholengwe and Alex Manise

Tuesday 17 March 2020

Wise words ...

Matrieks 2020 - werkswinkelgroep

Monday 16 March 2020

Wise words ...

Mr Pieter Swanepoel and Siyabonga Nyathi

Saturday 14 March 2020

Tekkies in aksie ...

Foto: Tyrell Bazley

Benefits of Taking Math Outside ...

Superman is giving extra classes on a Saturday!! 
1. The fresh air and sun is good for their health.

Being outside can increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain, helping the learners to be happier and less stressed.

Because there is no black board, the concentration is much higher.

2. A change of scenery can be motivating.
Sometimes just a change from the normal, everyday can be exciting and fun for learners. I personally saw greater engagement and participation from high school learners when we worked outside.



Friday 13 March 2020

RYLA is an intensive leadership experience ...

RYLA is a leadership program coordinated by Rotary Clubs and Districts around the globe. Each year thousands of young people are sponsored by local Rotary Clubs to participate in RYLA programs around the world.

Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world?
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.

What are the benefits?

Mthuthuzeli Matholengwe from HTS Welkom
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to: 
Build communication and problem-solving
skills
Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic
leader in your school or community
Learn from community leaders, inspirational
speakers, and peer mentors
Unlock your potential to turn motivation
into action
Have fun and form lasting friendships


Thursday 12 March 2020

Mthuthuzeli Matholengwe and a Rotary Camp

Mthuthuzeli: "I never knew that a profound and powerful bond could be made within just four days, but I learnt, witnessed and felt it. And what made the camp even more fun and worth enjoying, was the people I spent time with.
At first, I contemplated not going to the camp due to academic duties but I'm glad I went anyway. Because during these four days I found and developed myself, but most importantly I grew as a leader."

Saturday 7 March 2020

A bronze medal ...


And we have a medal ... Bronze in 110m hurdles. Congratulations, Unathi Kula, we are very proud of you!

'n Opgewonde Tekkie-hokkiespan ...

Die klomp se gesigte spreek boekdele ... Hulle het Afrikaans Hoër Kroonstad met 1-0 gewen!

Thursday 5 March 2020

Tekkie athletes ...

Read this article here.

Gaan koop die nuwe Enthooz ...

En gaan lees gerus van die verskuilde talent onder HTS se personeel!

Tuesday 3 March 2020

HTS se sonneblom ...

Foto: Vernon Harding
Johan Herbst het 'n ongelooflike opening met die personeel gedeel waar hy die lewe van 'n sonneblom vergelyk met dié van die mens. Hy het nege sonneblomme in sy tuin geplant. Hulle het dieselfde bemesting, water en aandag gekry,  maar die diepte verskil. En dan trek hy hierdie omstandighede deur na ons as mense -  die diepte van ons probleme en uitdagings verskil. Daarom reageer ons net soos die sonneblom ook verskillend.

Soggens vroeg, voor die son opkom, draai die sonneblom reeds sy kop na die son - dit wag as't ware die dag in - so moet ons as mens ook die nuwe dag inwag - met ons koppe gedraai na die Bron van energie - gereed vir dit wat die dag ookal mag oplewer.

As die saad gereed is, hang die sonneblom se kop, sodat die saad op die grond kan val en daar weer nuwe lewe kan voortspruit. So moet ons ook ons saad van kennis, geloof, omgee en naasteliefde in ander plant, sodat dit kan voortspruit.

Hierdie sonneblom het Johan vir Alet Harding gegee - HTS se sonneblom vir 2020 met die wense dat die saad van kennis wat sy die afgelope 36 in ander gesaai het, groot vrug sal dra. 

Monday 2 March 2020

Five Strategies to Help Improve Students’ Reading Levels

The ability for a student to read on his or her grade level is one of the most important skills gained in school, as reading abilities are necessary for nearly every subject and every career.

That’s why, once a student has been identified as needing to improve his or her reading level, teachers must act quickly to keep him or her from falling even farther behind. If that’s the situation you find yourself in right now, you’ve come to the right place.

The five strategies below can help improve a student’s reading levels, address a student’s problems with reading, and also help prevent the student from falling behind in his or her reading level.

Read all the time

The more students read, the more likely they will see their reading levels go up. Make reading something the student does as often as possible. In the classroom, for example, reading should not be limited to language arts or silent reading time. Reading should happen during math, science, art, physical education, social studies, and anytime learning is taking place. This will help expose students to multiple types of texts and show them that reading connects to everything they are learning.

Reading also should happen outside of school. This can be a challenge for students who come from a home where adults struggle with reading or even a home without books. As much as you can, try to work with parents to help them understand the importance of reading and encourage them to read with their children or let their children read to them. For students without books in the home, encourage their families to check out books from the school library or from the classroom library.
Read out loud

Students who struggle with reading may benefit from hearing others read. Try incorporating daily read-aloud sessions in the classroom so students can hear the traits of a strong reader and focus on key vocabulary words or elements of a story in a different way. No matter what grade students are in or at what level of reading they are, they may really benefit from a read-aloud session.

In addition to reading to students, give them the opportunity to read out loud. By hearing a student read out loud, you might more easily identify and address problem areas. Your student may even hear problems when they read-aloud and automatically correct those errors they didn’t realize they were making.

Read it again

Here’s a good reminder for all educators: students don’t always have to read a new page or chapter every time they pick up the same book. Re-reading the same sections over again can help a student become more comfortable with his or her reading abilities and help them become more familiar with key vocabulary words. Re-reading sentences and paragraphs of a story can also help students clear up confusion, correct errors, or discover something they missed the first time.
Talk about reading

Teaching students to talk about what they have read can also help improve their reading levels. As your students make predictions, answer clarifying questions, and analyze what they are reading, they learn to ask questions as they read and build skills to improve comprehension. Talking about reading can be in the form of a formal assessment, such as a specific set of questions for students to answer, or an informal discussion among peers. Simply asking a child what they thought about a book or to share their favorite part of a book can be truly beneficial.

Find the right book

Sometimes a student’s biggest problem when it comes to reading is that reading simply isn’t fun. This may be because the student is not reading books at an appropriate level or because he or she is not reading books that interest them. In other words, if your student says reading is boring, they may just need a new book. Look for something that fits your student’s reading level and their interests—it may just be the one book that transforms their passion for reading.