Viva, Tekkies!

Firstly I would like to congratulate every single member of the Free-state Athletics Team for having the to qualify for such a prestigious event. The 2023 NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS.Where we all got the platform to showcase our talents to the rest of South Africa and compete,not only that but most importantly to have fun doing it.As for the Free-state Athletics Team.I would say we mastered both categories.We were able and capable enough to compete at a national level at the same time enjoy every single second of it.

I would also like to congratulate Mr Henk Van Vuuren (The Free-state athletics chairperson) and his management staff of the Free-state. They really put in a lot of work to keep the team afloat for the duration of the competition. As a result of the hard work,for 2023 NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Free-state is ranked 3rd in the country. This position is determined by the number of gold medals obtained in the competition,and is also ranked 2nd for overall total medals.

As for the three TEKKIES from HTS that were part of the Free-state team namely: Kamohelo Mokotso, Neo Binda and Unathi Kula took part in the following track events: 400m/400mH, 200m/100m, 110mH respectively. As for Kamohelo and Neo they managed to qualify in their heats and were in the Top 8 selected for final.

Kamohelo took part in the Boys u/19 4×400m relay and they obtained a 3rd position.

Congratulations to the Free-state team as a whole for the hard work they put in.In hopes that next year there will be an improvement.

Our Free State athlete representatives holding the HTS flag high this holiday.

Keep up the good work boys

We would like to congratulate the following learners on being selected for the Free State High Schools Athletics Team

Neo Binda - 100m

Kamahelo Mokotso - 400m & 400m hurdle

Unathi Kula - 110m hurdle

Keep up the great work!

[Photos: Unathi Kula]

Maandag-motivering

"Ons grootste swakheid lê daarin dat ons maklik opgee. Die sekerste manier om te slaag, is om net nog een keer te probeer. "- Thomas A. Edison

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Maandag-motivering

"Elke probleem het miskien nie nou dadelik 'n oplossing nie, maar moenie vergeet dat elke oplossing lank terug 'n probleem was nie".

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Maandag-motivering

Leer van gister, leef vir vandag, hoop vir môre. Die belangrikste ding is om nie op te hou nie. Albert Einstein

What are the 3 secret study tips?

Top 3 secret study tips to become topper

• Write to remember. On average, we remember 5% of what we hear in a lecture, 10% of what we read, but 30% of what we write. 
• Practice makes perfect.
• Group study.

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Think about it ...

Would you choose to be sad or to be set on fire?
Stressed or to lose a limb?
Genuine question.
You have to ask yourself these questions because it’s very easy to frame yourself in a favourable position.
Present yourself two choices. Your current situation or a worse situation.
Sit and genuinely imagine the less favourable of the two.
Appreciate you have the better of the realities and press forward.
I’m sad - but I’m not on fire.
I’m stressed - but I have two arms.

RCL: Measure yourself after 3 months

What does RCL mean in school?

The RCL is a legislated body, whose purpose is to ensure that student opinion on the running of the school is heard and noted. Representatives are elected from each grade, and two of these representatives sit on the school's governing body.

What are the three roles of an RCL?
Create the opportunity to identify and train future leaders. Promote sport and cultural activities with the school community. Address the needs of all learners in the school and provide a voice for learners' expression.

Why do you want to be a school representative?
It improves the decision-making and problem-solving skills of an individual. It gives birth to leadership and negotiation skills. It also helps in motivating an individual and he/she experiences self-worth. It also provides an experience in working individually.

What are the duties of student representative council?
Participating in institutional decision-making structures. Advising and supporting the delivery of effective and efficient student support services. Managing and administering student representation at different levels. Advising on the development of academic programmes and student learning experiences.

Why the RCL in school is not functioning very well?
Recent research highlight low levels of trust in the RCL as compared to prefects.

What are the core values of the school?

• Discipline
• Respect
• Accountability
• Passion
• Confidence
• Success
• Moral values
• Commitment
• Perseverance
• Strength
• Courage

What, as RCL members, do you want to develop among the learners? 

• Cultivate a culture of learning.
• Ensure good cooperation in the class and on the sport field. 
• Ensure high moral values in all school activities.

What did I promise as an RCL member and did I stick to my promises so far?

• To be loyal and faithful at all times.
• To obey the rules of the school.
• To assist the principal and the staff with discipline.
• To strive for the goodwill in and outside the school. 
• To encourage each pupil to do their utmost best.
• To enforce good attitude, behaviour and respect to reach good results. 

RCL 2023: Wednesday wisdom

Good luck for the exams

Maandag-motivering

Wyse mense leer wanneer hulle kan; dwase mense leer net wanneer hulle moet.- Arthur Wellesley, Hertog van Wellington

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Tips for students to overcome laziness

• Attain discipline and stick to It. The first and most essential point is to attain discipline.
• Eliminate distractions.
• Create a timetable.
• Maintain a stipulated time for studying every day.
• Take breaks.
• Set achievable goals.
• Seek assistance.
• Self-rewards after completing a goal.

Think about it ...

Are you thankful?

You’re not thankful for something if you won’t fight to keep it.
From your 6 pack to your girlfriend.
Fighting to maintain and retain, fighting to gain or obtain.
THAT shows genuine appreciation.
You may have your health now but I promise you, if you do not fight for her she will leave you.
Along with your money and girlfriend and the love of your children.
This is the reality of life as a man.

HERE IS WHAT YOU MUST DO.
Make a list of all you're thankful for and write next to each one how you will fight harder to improve or retain said item.
All of it. THAT is true thankfulness.
The ability to do the uncomfortable in its name.

RCL 2023: Wednesday wisdom