Monday, 27 January 2025

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

A STUDENT OBTAINED 0% IN AN EXAM!

I WOULD HAVE GIVEN HIM 100%!  EACH ANSWER IS ABSOLUTELY GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT AND FUNNY TOO.  THE TEACHER HAS NO SENSE OF HUMOR.
 
Q1:  IN WHICH BATTLE DID NAPOLEON DIE?
HIS LAST BATTLE.
                 
Q2:  WHERE WAS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNED?
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
                 
Q3:  RIVER RAVI FLOWS IN WHICH STATE?
LIQUID.
 
Q4:  WHAT IS THE MAIN REASON FOR DIVORCE?
MARRIAGE.
                  
Q5:  WHAT IS THE MAIN REASON FOR FAILURE?
EXAMS.
 
Q6:  WHAT CAN YOU NEVER EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
LUNCH & DINNER.
                 
Q7:  WHAT LOOKS LIKE HALF AN APPLE?
THE OTHER HALF.
                 
Q8:  IF YOU THROW A RED STONE INTO THE BLUE SEA WHAT WILL IT BECOME?
WET.
                
Q9:  HOW CAN A MAN GO EIGHT DAYS WITHOUT SLEEPING?
NO PROBLEM, HE SLEEPS AT NIGHT.
 
Q10:  HOW CAN YOU LIFT AN ELEPHANT WITH ONE HAND?
YOU WILL NEVER FIND AN ELEPHANT THAT HAS ONE HAND.
 
Q11:  IF YOU HAD THREE APPLES AND FOUR ORANGES IN ONE HAND AND FOUR APPLES AND THREE ORANGES IN OTHER HAND, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE?
VERY LARGE HANDS
 
Q12:  IF IT TOOK EIGHT MEN TEN HOURS TO BUILD A WALL, HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE FOUR MEN TO BUILD IT?
NO TIME AT ALL, THE WALL IS ALREADY BUILT
 
Q13:  HOW CAN YOU DROP A RAW EGG ONTO A CONCRETE FLOOR WITHOUT CRACKING IT?
ANY WAY YOU WANT, CONCRETE FLOORS ARE VERY HARD TO CRACK.

[Thank you, Valerie.]

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Poem: Ass wee orl noe - Mary Peddie

There's a terrible absence of spelling
  In the ignorant world of today.
Perhaps people don't read, there's no telling,
  Or a robot has got in the way. 

It gives us a great deal to laugh at
  Though great irritation as well,
If you went to school in the old days
  You would also be able to tell. 

One can only laugh at translations.
  The robots are thick as short planks.
Some efforts are made to correct them
  But you'll never get any thanks.

    A century on from our era
Where wil reading and writing have gone?
    A dictionary in the museum?
 No! Bots will say that's all a con.

 The few humans left on the planet
Will have implants instead of a brain.
 But we needn't worry about it.
We're not coming this way again.

- Mary Peddie -

[Credits: Prince Albert Friend, Issue 318, September 2024, p. 11]

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Learn how to study better than 99% of your classmates

5 Tips for Amazing Study Success

* 1. Combine various sources and form your own view

* 2. Measure your progress from the day one

* 3. Don’t compare yourself to others

* 4. Avoid shortcuts

* 5. Communicate with others

Click HERE for more info.

Monday, 20 January 2025

1722 e-lesers op 17 Januarie 2025


'n Hoogtepunt was die leserstal van 17 Januarie 2025. 'n Hele 1722 e-besoeke is by HTS Welkom se blog geregistreer. Ons waardeer julle belangstelling. Mag 2025 'n leeshoogtepunt bly!

Sunday, 19 January 2025

How to support your child after failing matric

Click HERE for all the information 

Failing matric can feel devastating for your child because it's often seen as a major milestone in life, with societal pressure amplifying its importance.

Your child's peers may have passed, making him feel left behind, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy, shame and depression.

How you can help your child if they have failed matric:
* Remind them that his worth is not defined by this one moment.
* Encourage them to talk about their disappointment and fears.
* Watch for signs of depression
* Consider professional support if needed.
* Rewrite matric.
* Be patient and positive.

Click HERE for the article!!

Saturday, 18 January 2025

Urgent: TUT teaching courses open for 2025 late applications

Click HERE for all the information!!

Dear Parents

This is a new year, please take 5 minutes to sit with your child and explain that being very tall, short, chubby, skinny, is no joke. That there is nothing wrong with wearing the same shoes every day. Explain to them that a used school bag carries the same dreams as a new one.

Teach them not to exclude someone because they are "different" or don’t have the same opportunities as others. Explain that teasing someone hurts ... and that they go to school to LEARN, NOT to compete.

YOU AND I HAVE THE SAME VALUE! EDUCATION BEGINS AT HOME ...

It is AT HOME that children must learn to say:
01 - Good morning
02 - Good afternoon
03 - Good evening
04 - Please
05 - With mom/dad's permission
06 - Sorry
07 - Forgive me
08 - Thank you very much
09 - Thank you
10 - I was wrong

It is AT HOME that we also learn to:
01 - Be honest
02 - Be on time
03 - Not to insult others
04 - Be polite
05 - Respect everyone: friends, colleagues, elders, teachers, authorities

Still AT HOME, we learn to:
01 - Eat everything
02 - Don’t talk with your mouth full
03 - Personal hygiene
04 - Don’t throw litter on the ground
05 - Help parents with their daily tasks
06 - Don’t take what isn’t yours
07 - Be content with what you have
08 - Work honestly to earn a living
09 - Dress modestly

AT HOME, we still learn to:
01 - Be organised
02 - Take care of your belongings
03 - Don’t take other people's belongings
04 - Respect the rules
05 - Speak your mother tongue(s), master your culture and spirituality

Because AT SCHOOL teachers need to teach in:
■ Afrikaans
■ English
■ Mathematics
■ Life Skills
■ Creative Arts
■ Physical Education
■ Sports and Cultural Activities

We simply reinforce what the learner has already learned AT HOME! Because it is from what we learned AT HOME that the individual will be respected and will respect life.

Welcome to the Academic Year 2025

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Thursday, 16 January 2025

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

UNISA courses without maths now open for 2025 late applications


Click HERE for more information.

Good luck on your first day back at school


Thank you, Lord, for your new beginnings and unwavering provision. I trust that your peace will watch over me as I step into a new beginning. This year, I will rely on the riches of your love and grace to provide for my physical, emotional and spiritual needs. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, dankie vir julle besoeke!

3 + 2 New Year’s Study Tips for Learners

Get on the road to exam success from the start with these 3 + 2 study tips:

Study Tip #4
Understand What Motivates You: Understanding what motivates you to study may be the deciding factor for maintaining your energy and sticking to your study plans. The New Year can instill people with that intense fire to change aspects of their lives but after a few weeks this can peter away and you can fall back into old routines. If you take the time to understand what motivates you then you can use this throughout the year.

What motivates you will be different for everyone. For some lucky people the desire to achieve good results is enough but others may be motivated by the fact they want to go to a particular University or study a particular course and need to achieve certain results in order to do so. Others may be motivated by more abstract ideas such as ‘studying what interests them’ or mastering a particular skill. Whatever it is that motivates you doesn’t really matter, what is important is understanding what does and harnessing this whenever you feel your energy wane.

Study Tip #5
Don’t Burnout: Even if you adopt the study tips above, it’s still possible to burnout. That is why it is important to always make time for your family and friends. It’s also vital that you make time for yourself, time to just relax and to partake in your hobbies.

For your study plan to be realistic it must facilitate your ability to live a full life. Getting the balance right is important. Having a plan in place will also allow you to enjoy your free time more. You’ll no longer suddenly panic and break out in a cold sweat because you will know what you have covered and what you still have to cover (and importantly when you will be covering it!).

The most important tip we can give you is to have the right attitude. If you remain positive and believe that you can conquer your fears you can do it!

Take these study tips with you into the New Year and prepare for your exams in the right way. Take them on board and this time next year you’ll be celebrating your exam success!

Visit this website.
[https://www.goconqr.com/en/examtime/blog/new-year-study-tips/] 

Monday, 13 January 2025

The wait is almost over for Class of 2024


More information HERE!
Visit the school or exam centre:
Your official statement of results will be available at the school or center where you wrote your exams. This is the most reliable source for confirmed details.

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Indien jy vir 'n nuwe werk aansoek doen, moet jy onthou die werksjargon word by elke maatskappy anders geïntrepreteer. Hier volg 'n lysie van die definisies wat die meeste aan die woorde gekoppel word. 

MOET ONDER DRUK KAN WERK: Teen die tyd dat jy begin werk, sal die werk reeds ses maande agterstalling wees.

'N OOG VIR DETAIL: Jy mag nooit 'n fout maak nie.

WERKSEKURITEIT: Daar is orals kameras wat jou dophou.

TOEGEWY AAN JOU WERK: Al is jou vrou in kraam of jou pa lê op sterwe, sal jy sonder enige huiwering kantoor toe kom wanneer die werkgewer dit van jou verwag.

TALLE BYVOORDELE: Dit sal jy kry ... mits j langer as twee jaar die werk behou.

BA-, HONNEURS-, MA-, OF MBA-GRAAD VERLANG: Dit beteken nie dat jy noodwendig gekwalifiseerd is vir die werk nie, maar dat jy daarvoor opgelei kan word.

Saturday, 11 January 2025

Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, dankie vir julle belangstelling

Skoollied/School anthem

Waar die goud uit donker dieptes
soos 'n vonk uit aarde slaan,
en die vrag van toringwiele -
op teen hoë steiltes staan.
Dáár staan ons skool, trotse gebou!
HTS Welkom! Ons dien jou getrou.

 Where the gold like spark of flinstone
comes from out the bowls of earth.
And where the weight of towring wheels groan,
as they strain to yield their worth.
There is our school - one of the best! 
THS Welkom, we serve you with zest!

Matriekuitslae om die draai


Die lang wag, die slapelose nagte en die spanning behoort aan die verlede na hierdie naweek. Jy gaan Dinsdag met jou akademiese bankbalans in jou hand staan en weet dat alles waarvoor jy die afgelope 12 jaar so hard gewerk het, het dividente opgelewer.

Sterkte!!!

Hou gerus die skool se Facebook  dop vir die nuutste inligting oor die matriekuitslae.

Thursday, 9 January 2025

Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, julle is ons goud!

The wait for matriculants for their 2024 exams results is almost over!


REMINDER

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has announced that the 2024 matric result release date is Monday, 13 January 2025.

This decision aligns with the start of the 2025 academic year, scheduled for Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Here’s a detailed timeline:

Tuesday, 14 January 2025: Individual matric results will be available at schools and online via official DBE platforms

Monday, 13 January 2025: The Department of Basic Education will announce the results nationally

Click  HERE  for more info!

Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Dankie, liewe 2025 e-besoekers!

3 + 2 New Year’s Study Tips for Learners

Santa Claus has come and gone for another year! Hopefully you’ve had a nice and relaxing Christmas break and are ready to jump back in to studying for 2025. The start of a new school term is a great opportunity to plan a strategy to make sure your study goals last all year.

Get on the road to exam success from the start with these 3 + 2 study tips:

Study Tip #1
Create A Study Plan: The most important thing you can do to improve your study this year is to create a study plan. Having a study plan is the single most important aspect of a good study routine as it boosts your study motivation on a regular basis. Nothing else you do will have such positive results on your studying ability as the act of creating a study plan. Having a good study plan in place magnifies the benefits of all the work you do thereafter.

Need motivation to study? Prepare, plan and manage your study with our free Study Planner tool.

Study Tip #2
Be Realistic: Having a good study plan in place is all well and good but if it isn’t realistic then there is little point. If your study plan only allocates 4 hours for sleep and two minutes and twenty-three seconds to get to class, then you should reassess how you are approaching things. The study goals you set need to be realistic in terms of how much you can study plus what you can achieve.

You should plan to improve your exam results but you must realise that increasing your results by even one grade is a massive achievement. So if you got a C last year, aim for a B this year. It’s a complex juggling act between what you want to achieve, what you can achieve, the time you have and the amount of work you are willing to put in.

Study Tip #3
Mark Key Dates: Class tests, assignment due dates, presentations, exams, holidays – these are all important dates you should keep track off. You should plan your study and set your goals in relation to these dates. If you have an end of term exam in June then you should work backwards from that date and mark what you need to have covered and by what date.

Once you have your presentations, assignments and essays mapped out on your study planner, this will make it easier for you to foresee any busy periods that are on the horizon which you can plan your study time around.

Study Tip #4 & Study Tip #5 continues next week.

Visit this website.
[https://www.goconqr.com/en/examtime/blog/new-year-study-tips/]

Monday, 6 January 2025

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Indien jy vir 'n nuwe werk aansoek doen, moet jy onthou die werksjargon word by elke maatskappy anders geïntrepreteer. Hier volg 'n lysie van die definisies wat die meeste aan die woorde gekoppel word. 

GOEIE KOMMUNIKASIEVAARDIGHEDE: Die bestuur kommunikeer, jy luister, jy ontsyfer wat hulle bedoel en jy doen dit dan.

FLEXITYD: Jy werk die ure wat die werkgewer van jou verwag.

SOMS SAL OORTYD GEWERK MOET WORD: Elke aand en soms naweke ook.

MEDEDINGENDE SALARIS: Ons betaal altyd minder as al die ander.

POS VERG LEIERSEIENSKAPPE: Jy sal die verantwoordelikheid van 'n bestuurder hê, sonder die goeie salaris of die respek.

LOOPBAANGERIGTE PERSOON: Vroulike aansoekers moet geen afhanklikes hê nie en dié toestand moet verkieslik onveranderd bly.

Sunday, 5 January 2025

HTS Welkom struck by tornado today

Several homes, a school and businesses were struck by a tornado on Sunday, 5 January.

According to local radio station GoldFM, there was serious damage due to severe weather conditions. “Please also note that the Welkom fire station also sustained serious damage and all communication is currently offline.”

Numerous residents posted pictures on social media of damage caused by the severe weather.

The South African Weather Service on Sunday issued a weather alert for disruptive rains in several municipalities across the Free State.

Friday, 3 January 2025

Flashback Friday: Klasonderwysers 2022

 

 

Klasonderwysers 2022

 

Graad 8

8A

V Alexander

8B

L Rode

8C

H Vermaak

8D

B Kruger

8E

G Gani

8F

TM Louw

 

Graad 9

9A

J Herbst

9B

F Pretorius

9C

M Togo

9D

I Dajee

9E

M Motsapi

9F

M Makgitla

 

Graad 10

10A

K Herbst

10B

H Mohau

10C

T Radebe

10D

L Sauer

10E

G van Vollenhoven

10F

A Botes

 

Graad 11

11A

B Minne

11B

C Peterson

11C

J Matthysen

11D

S Nieuwenhuis

11E

E Litjamela

 

Graad 12

12A

J van den Berg

12B

S Khoza

12C

J van den Berg

12D

D Balios


Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Dankie, liewe e-besoekers!

From Tekkie Tonic: Happy New Year


We hope you have a fantastic year ahead of you and enjoy all the opportunisties along the road. May this year bring everyone joy and happiness!

Happy New Year

On this New Year, may you change your direction and not dates, change your commitments and not the calendar, change your attitude and not the actions, and bring about a change in your faith, your force, and your focus and not the fruit. May you live up to the promises you have made and may you create for you and your loved ones the happiest New Year ever.

We wish you courage, hope and faith to overcome all of the hurdles you may face. May you have a great happy, healthy, prosperous year and a wonderful time ahead.