Tuesday, 8 July 2025

ELEVEN POWERFUL LESSONS TO LEARN FROM A HEN

1. She first lays enough eggs before sitting on them.
GOOD PLANNING

2. When she starts sitting on her eggs, she minimizes movements.
DISCIPLINE

3. She physically loses weight while sitting on her eggs due to decreased feeding.
SACRIFICE AND SELF DENIAL

4. She can sit on eggs for another hen. 
INDISCRIMINATION AND GENEROSITY

5. She sits on her eggs for twenty one (21) days, patiently waiting, even if they do not hatch, she will lay eggs again.
FAITH, HOPE AND NOT DISCOURAGED

6. She detects unfertilized eggs and rolls them out.
SENSITIVE AND DISCERNING

7. She abandons the rotten eggs and starts caring for the hatched chicks even if it is only one.
WISDOM, CONSCIOUSNESS, AND REALISTIC

8. No one touches her chicks.
PROTECTIVE AND LOVE

9. She gathers all her chicks together.
UNITY OF PURPOSE

10. She cannot abandon her chicks before they mature.
MENTORSHIP

11. She is always at the front of her chicks.
LEADERSHIP

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Monday, 7 July 2025

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Die sakeman loop eendag een van sy jonger vennote raak wat op pad uit die gebou is.
"Waarheen gaan jy?"
"Ek gaan my hare laat sny," antwoord die vernnoot.
"In werkstyd?"
"Ja, my hare groei mos in werkstyd," sê die kollega.
"Maar jou hare groei nie net in werkstyd nie," vermaan die ouer man hom.
"Ek gaan ook nie al my hare laat afsny nie."

*  'n Man se seldsame ingevoerde hond raak weg. Hy plaas 'n advertensie in die koerant waarin R15 000 aangebied word vir die persoon wat die hond vind.
Twee dae later het hy steeds geen reaksie nie. Hy bel die koerant en vra om met die advertensiebestuurder te praat. Sy sekretaresse sê hy is uit.
Die man vra toe om met die advertensiebestuurder se assistent te praat. Sy sekretaresse sê hy is ook uit. Nie een van die advertensieklerke is daar nie.
"Waar is almal? Daar is dan niemand nie!" roep die ontevrede adverteerder uit.
"Dit is waar, meneer," antwoord die sekretaresse. "Hulle is almal op straat, op soek na jou hond."

* 'n Man bel die telefoonmense om 'n fout te kom herstel, want sy landlyn werk soms, maar soms werk dit nie.
Hulle daag nie op nie. So twee maande later bel hulle, nogal op 'n Saterdag. Hulle wou by hom weet waaroor hy gekla het.
"Ek het lankal self op die dak geklim en die fout reggemaak. Daar was drade wat nie behoorlik vas was nie," sê hy.
"Nee, maar goed," antwoord die telefoonman. "Ek sal iemand stuur om te sien of jy die werk goed gedoen het."  

Saturday, 5 July 2025

Bursaries 2026: COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS DURING A BURSARY INTERVIEW


* Tell us about yourself.
* What personal achievement makes you the proudest?
* What is your greatest strength?
* What is your greatest weakness?
* What kind of activities do you partake in and enjoy?
* How would others (friends, teachers, etc.) describe you?
* Why did you choose your particular course?
* Why do you want to study at your selected institution?
* What is a mistake you have made, how did you overcome it and what did you learn from it?
* What are your life goals?
* Where do you see yourself in the future (5 to 10 years from now)?
* How do you plan to make use of the bursary award?
* Why do you deserve to be selected for the bursary?
* What can you do for our organisation (what contribution can you make)?
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Thursday, 3 July 2025

Think about it ... A grateful heart

A grateful heart and a curious mind not only are critical for our growth, but we give others a model and the permission to do the same.

[ Darin K LeGrange]


Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Bursaries 2026: Mediclinic Bursary Programme for 2026


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

The closing date: 31 July 2025!!
 

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Monday, 30 June 2025

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Nuwerwetse tegnologie kan soms probleme skep.
'n Vrystaatse ingenieursmaatskappy het 'n rekenaar uit Amerika ingevoer, veral om ingenieurstekeninge en -ontwerpe mee te doen.
Soos verwag kan word, het dit onder meer 'n (rekenaar)muis ingesluit.
Dit was egter een te veel vir die doeane- en aksynsklerk wat die paperwerk moes hanteer het. Die gevolg? Die muis (en die rekenaar) moes twee weke in kwarantyn deurbring.

* 'n Graad 11-leerling was skynbaar 'n bietjie verward oor wat nou eintlik met 'n vraag in die lewenswetenskapvraestel bedoel is. 
Die vraag was: "Noem 'n voorbeeld van 'n vlieënde soogdier."
Die leerling se antwoord: "'n Lugwaardin."

* 'n Werksoeker stap onlangs by 'n duikkloppersaak in en vra of hulle 'n duikklopper nodig het.
"Nee," is die kortaf antwoord.
Die res van die gesprek verloop toe soos volg:
"Het u nie altemit 'n spuitverwer nodig nie?'
"Nee!" 
"Het u dalk 'n skoonmaker nodig?"
"Nee!" 
"Het u dalk 'n sekuriteitsman nodig?"
"Nee!" 
"In daardie geval het u beslis een van hierdie nodig," sê die werksoeker en haal 'n netjies geverfde bordjie uit sy tas. Agterop was 'n prys van R50 en voorop: "Geen vakatures."

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Statistiek van Tekkie Tonic se e-leesvriende - Vrydag en Saterdag

 
Totaal: 304 392
Vrydag: 
2 465
Saterdag: 1 422
Die afgelope maand: 18 558
Verlede maand (Mei): 13 786

Statistiek: Dankie vir 303 000 e-besoeke!

An exciting new chapter in our school’s sporting journey


We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible players of the Griffons Rugby Team for their time, effort, and commitment in assisting with the development of our school's 1st rugby team.

Your guidance, encouragement, and passion for the game have made a lasting impact on our players today and sparked an exciting new chapter in our school’s sporting journey.
 
We are truly grateful for your support - it means the world to our learners, our coaches, and our entire school community.

Friday, 27 June 2025

Flashback Friday: Tribute to Godfrey Mofokeng


Click HERE for more info. 

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

Thursday, 26 June 2025

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."

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Kom loer gerus by Tekkies se FB in


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Monday, 23 June 2025

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."

Saturday, 21 June 2025

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) 
Click  HERE
 
Santam
Click  HERE

Toyota SA Motors
Click  HERE

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform
and Rural Development (DALRRD)
Click  HERE

Standard Bank
Click  HERE

Investec
Click  HERE

StudyTrust
Click  HERE

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

Thursday, 19 June 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]

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Statistiek: 295 000 e-besoeke = BAIE DANKIE!

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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Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Monday, 16 June 2025

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."

Saturday, 14 June 2025

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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Friday, 13 June 2025

Support our own kickboxing champion!

Make sure to tune into the
to hear about
Brandon's Kickboxing journey.

Thursday, 12 June 2025

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]

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

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!!


Click  HERE  for all the information!

Monday, 9 June 2025

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."

Sunday, 8 June 2025

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!

Saturday, 7 June 2025

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 

Friday, 6 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!]

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Youth Day: Scrabble Tournament

 Date: 16 June 2025

Place: HTS Welkom

Time: 10:00-14:00

Information: Mrs Rodgers

Closing date: 7 June 2025