Friday, 24 July 2026

Terugflits Vrydag: 1998 - die begin van 'n nuwe tradisie

Skooltradisies is die waardes en gebruike wat van geslag tot geslag oorgedra word. Dit vorm ook die hartklop van 'n skoolgemeenskap, en dit dra by tot 'n gevoel van behoort, van saamwees, en kweek trots en lojaliteit. Dit gee aan die skool sy unieke identiteit.

Gedurende 1998 het mnr. Van Vuuren besluit om nuwe tradisies as deel van die leerder se onthou te begin.

Die oggend van die laaste dag het die hoofseun en onderhoofseun die skoolhoof by die huis gaan haal en dan het hulle saam 'n glasie geklink in die voorportaal op 'n jaar wat verby is, die eksamen wat op hande is en op die toekoms van die skool en die skoolverlaters.

Matrieks 2022
Daar is ook besluit dat die matrieks elkeen 'n bordjie eetgoed op die laaste dag skool toe sal bring. Die damespersoneel het die tafels in die personeelkamer mooi gedek en die matrieks en personeel het gesellig saamgekuier rondom 'n bordjie eetgoed, met 'n lekker koppie koffie in die hand. Onthougedagtes, grappe, en ernstige praatjies het mekaar afgewissel. Die skoolhoof het namens die personeel gepraat. Sterktewense vir die eksamen, maar ook vir hul lewensreis buite die veilige mure van die skool, word elke matrikulant toegewens. Die hoofseun het namens die matrieks gepraat. In sy boodskap het hy vertel van die op- en afdraandes, die klippe kou, maar ook die vreugde van skool, sport, akademie en vriende. Daar was ook tyd om 'n staaltjie of twee te deel.

Matrieks 2022
Daarna het hulle saal toe gegaan. Die ander leerders het hulle reeds ingewag en die voorste stoele is gereserveer vir die eregaste van die dag. Hulle het vir oulaas 'n saalopening bygewoon waar nie net die skoolhoof nie, maar ook ander sprekers goeie wense vir hulle toegewens het. Die skoollied is vir oulaas uit volle bors gesing. Die einde van 12 jaar het 'n realiteit geword en daarna het die matrieks onderdeur die klok geloop, terwyl die res van die skool 'n erewag gevorm het en die matrieks luid toegejuig het.

Tussen die twee wit pilare, het vir baie jare 'n egte koperklok gehang. Maar hierdie klok het een aand, baie jare terug, voete gekry en dit is toe vervang met 'n egte plastiese koperklok. Die matrieks het onderdeur die klok geloop en aan die klok geraak, terwyl mnr. Tobie Louw 'n handklok gelui het. Hierdie klok is vir baie jare by Unitas geleen.

Barry en Costa 1998
Baie leerders was merkbaar aangedaan as hulle tussen die twee pilare deurloop, ander het gespring van vreugde en die korter leerders het gespring om die klok by te kom. Soms het een leerder 'n ander een skoueromhoog onderdeur die klok gedra - alles planne as jou lengte nie tot jou voordeel strek nie.

Hierdie laaste-dag-instellings wat elke jaar met groot vreugde nog plaasvind, se wortels lê in 1998 toe Barry Saayman (hoofseun) en Costa Cambanis (onderhoofseun) op mnr. Henk van Vuuren se idees ingekoop het en hulle saam 'n nuwe tradisie vir HTS begin het.

[As daar enige oud-Tekkies is van 1998 met mooi foto's, stuur dit asb. na Tekkie Tonic.]




Thursday, 23 July 2026

Think about it ...

A new term is a fresh start and the perfect time to reset goals. To stay motivated, focus on setting short-term, achievable targets rather than just distant ones, and remember that every mistake is a stepping stone.

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Welcome back, learners and educators!


Wishing you a fantastic start to this new term. Whether you are tackling new classes, hitting a professional milestone, or jumping into a fresh chapter, we hope it brings exciting opportunities, growth, and great success. 

Monday, 20 July 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Drie verwaande motorfietsryers hou by 'n bekende eetplek langs die pad stil.

Jeff het stil in die hoek in 'n padstal gesit en sy middagete geniet toe daar skielik drie gemene motorfietsryers ingestap kom.

Die eerste ou stap na Jeff toe en prop 'n sigaret in sy middagete.
Die tweede motorfietsryer stap dan verby en spoeg Jeff se koffie in.
Uiteindelik tel die derde ou Jeff se bord op en gooi dit neer, dat dit met 'n knalgeluid in 1000 stukkies breek. Dan kyk hy reguit in Jeff se gesig en brul van die lag, terwyl hy sy gesig smalend trek.

Jeff staan stil op en verlaat die eetplek.

Die derde motorfietsryer loop na die kelnerin, wat agter die toonbank gestaan het, en spot: “Wel, hy was nie veel van 'n man nie, nè?"

Die kelnerin glimlag en kyk in die rigting van die venster en antwoord: "Dit wil voorkom asof hy ook nie veel van 'n bestuurder is nie. Hy het pas met sy vragmotor oor daardie drie motorfietse wat hier buite geparkeer was, gery en dit opgemors."

Sunday, 19 July 2026

2026 se NAST-konferensie

Henry en Henk
Oud-Tekkies loop mekaar oral raak - nie net in Welkom nie. Die afgelope week was daar 'n NAST-konferensie* wat in eMalahleni gehou is, van 14 Julie tot 17 Julie 2026.

Henk van Vuuren (1983-2024) is deel van die komitee wat die konferensie gereël het en Henry Welman (1986-2000) was een van die aanbieders vir tegniese wetenskappe. 'n Leersame en uiters belangrike konferensie vir enige onderwyser in tegniese onderwys. 280 mense het gebaat hierby en stap Maandag in hul klasse - gelaai met kennis, hoop en energie, want hulle kan na die toekoms kyk deur die lense van 'n ander bril.

Anthony Noble
Die baie bekende kunstenaar, Anthony Noble - "Sunshine in a Bottle", was die hoogtepunt van die Vrydagprogram met 'n motiveringspraatjie deur middel van 'n interaktiewe skildery wat die gehoor betrek het en op die punte van hul stoele gehad het. Hoogtepunte en laagtepunte is vasgevang in hierdie unieke kunswerk, terwyl die gehoor van skaterlag tot trane elke kwashaal goedkeurend en soms afkeurend gevolg het.  

2026 se konferensie het vir elkeen wat daar was, 'n handvol gereedskap gegee om die jaar op 'n hoë noot af te sluit, maar ook genoeg boumateriaal om 2027 vars en nuut te begin.  

HTS Witbank

Hulle slagspreuk Preparing tomorrow through skills was met elke aktiwiteit aangespreek en HTS Witbank was die ideale venue om gestalte te gee aan hierdie besondere konferensie. 

Dankie, Wimpie Lodewyk, wat saam met sy span, belangrike en noodsaaklike borge wat glo in die jeug en in tegnologie, toekomsonderwys in 'n pakket saamgevoeg het.

Planne vir 2027 se NAST-konferensie is reeds op die tafel - moenie volgende jaar hierdie waardevolle geleentheid deur jou vingers laat glip nie. 

[NAST - National Association for Schools of Technology]      

Foto's: Alda Welman (1984-2022 by HTS)

Saturday, 4 July 2026

How Long Would It Take to Visit Each Planet?

Here’s the Countdown from Earth.

Have you ever wondered how long it would actually take to travel to the planets in our solar system? While space travel might feel like science fiction, real missions are bound by physics - and time.

Based on average distances and current spacecraft speeds, here’s a mind-blowing breakdown of how long it would take to reach each planet from Earth:

* Mercury – The closest planet to the Sun is just 40 days away, making it the fastest planetary destination from Earth.

* Venus – Earth’s sister planet takes about 150 days to reach. Just don’t expect a tropical vacation—it's hotter than any oven.

* Mars – Our top exploration target, the Red Planet is roughly 260 days away with today's technology.

* Jupiter – The gas giant is a big leap outward, taking about 1,550 days (over 4 years) to reach.

* Saturn – Known for its stunning rings, Saturn would require 7,760 days, or more than 21 years, to visit.

* Uranus – This icy blue planet lies about 9,700 days away—that’s nearly 27 years of space travel.

* Neptune – The farthest known planet in our system is a true test of patience: 12,430 days, or 34 years, to arrive.

These durations are based on historical mission speeds and average orbital distances, so real missions may vary depending on launch windows, propulsion, and spacecraft type. While future technologies like nuclear propulsion or ion drives may cut these times dramatically, for now, space travel remains a long-haul adventure - especially beyond Mars.

Click HERE for more information.

Monday, 29 June 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Onnie: "Ek hoop ek het jou nie sien afloer op Danie se vraestel nie."
Jannie: "Ek hoop ook so."

* Raai watter drie woorde gebruik ons die meeste?
Antwoord: "Ek weet nie"

* Engelse onnie: "Max, gebruik defeat, defense, en detail in 'n sin."
Max: "Tha rabbit springs oor defense, eers defeat en dan detail."

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Level 1 First Aid Training

A heartfelt congratulations to our dedicated staff members who have successfully completed their Level 1 First Aid Training.

Your willingness to develop these essential life-saving skills reflects your commitment to creating a safe, caring, and supportive environment for every learner and colleague at our school. 

We are proud of your dedication to being prepared when it matters most. Well done to each and every one of you!

Monday, 22 June 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Doen eers jou huiswerk, voordat jy iemand wil beïndruk. 
Seun: "Daai onnie is plainweg sommer onnosel!"
Meisie: "Haai, weet jy wie ek is?"
Seun: "Nee ..."
Meisie: "Ek is daai onnie se dogter."
Seun: "... en weet jy wie ek is?"
Meisie: "Nee."
Seun: "Sjoe! Is ek nie bly om dit te hoor nie."

* Ma: "Ek dog jy het vir die toets geleer! Hoekom het jy so 'n lae punt vir hierdie toets gekry?"
Junior: "As gevolg van afwesigheid."
Ma: "Wat? Was jy afwesig vir die toets?"
Junior: "Nee, die outjie wat langs my sit, was.

* Klein Johnny: "Juffrou, kan ek gestraf word vir iets wat ek nie gedoen het nie?" 
Onderwyser: "Natuurlik nie, Johnny! Dit sou nie regverdig wees nie!" 
Klein Johnny: "Dis goed om te weet, Juffrou, want ek het nie my huiswerk gedoen nie ... "

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Monday, 15 June 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Willie was vir die soveelste keer hierdie kwartaal weer laat. Die onderwyser het al al die denkbare verskonings aangehoor en gewonder watter van die vele Willie hierdie keer gaan gebruik.
Onnie : "Hoekom is jy laat?"
Willie : "As gevolg van die padteken."
Onnie: "Watse padteken?!"
Willie: "Daai ene wat sê: Skool. Ry Stadig."

* Die lewe is só onregverdig:
As ´n onderwyser ´n fout maak, vee hy dit uit.
As ´n tandarts ´n fout maak, trek hy dit uit.
As ´n dokter ´n fout maak, begrawe hy dit.
As ´n regter ´n fout maak, word dit wet.
As ´n skoolkind ´n fout maak, kom hy volgende jaar terug.

* Onnie: "Gert, waar is Schweizer Renecke?"
Gert: "Ek weet nie, Meneer. Hy is nie in ons klas nie."

Monday, 8 June 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Jare terug, toe mense nog briewe geskryf het en die poskantoor nog gewerk het, het 'n student vir sy pa 'n brief geskryf om vir hom geld te vra. 
Twee weke later kry hy 'n brief terug waarin sy pa antwoord: Ek sluit die R500 in wat jy in jou laaste brief gevra het. Onthou net, 'n mens skryf R500 met twee nulle en nie met drie soos jy gedoen het nie.  

ooOOoo

Koos en sy buurman staan en spog weerskante van die die draad oor hoe slim hulle honde is.
Buurman: “Jy weet, my hond is so slim, as hulle my koerant aflewer, tel hy dit op en bring dit vir my in die bed.”
Koos: “O ja, ek weet dit.”
Buurman: “Hoe weet jy dit?”
Koos: “My hond het my laat weet van sy iPad af.”

Well done, Brandon!!

Saturday, 6 June 2026

A prayer for you

Dear Lord,
We come before you today to ask 
for your guidance and support for all our learners. 
Grant them clarity of mind, calmness, 
and confidence as they face this important exam.
Help them to recall all they have studied 
and to approach each question with wisdom and focus. 
Keep their nerves at bay and give them the strength 
to persevere through any challenges
they may encounter during the exam.
May they trust in their preparation 
and in Your presence with them. 
We pray for your blessings over their efforts 
and for a positive outcome that reflects 
their hard work and dedication.
We trust in You.
Amen.

Monday, 1 June 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Na hierdie lang skoolvakansie, pas nie een van ons kinders se skoolklere meer nie. 
My ma se reaksie: "Ons moet onsself seker gelukkig ag dat julle plakkies nog pas, want julle het my uit die huis geëet."

* Ek lees dat vir elke blokkie sjokolade wat jy eet, verkort jy jou lewe met twee minute. Ek het onmiddellik my berekenings begin doen en uitgewerk dat ek reeds in 1542 dood is ...

* 'n Ma voel verplig om elke aand vir haar kind 'n slaaptydstorie te lees. Die kind reken dat hierdie stories saam met Noag in die ark was en op 'n baie diplomatiese manier probeer sy haar ma beïnvloed.
"Kan Ma nie met 'n bietjie meer gevoel en entoesiasme lees nie? Ek weet nooit of dit nou Gouelokkies, die Mamma Beer of Ma is wat praat nie."

Sunday, 31 May 2026

Life wisdom: What are the seven keys of wisdom?

These are Auntie Thetical's Seven Keys to Wisdom:

* Know yourself.
* Behave ethically.
* Think critically.
* Be mindful.
* Acknowledge the Source.
* Conquer fear.
* Live aesthetically.

Monday, 25 May 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:
* Vraag: Wat is 'n terminale siekte? 
Antwoord: As jy op die lughawe siek word.

* Vraag: * Wat word bedoel met “bedreigde spesies”? 
Dit gaan binnekort doodgemaak word.

* Vertaal in Afrikaans: "I beg your pardon?" 
Antwoord: Huh?

* Vraag: Wat noem ons iemand wat velle looi? 
Antwoord: 'n Onderwyser.

Sunday, 24 May 2026

Child Protection Week

Child Protection Week in South Africa takes place from
May 29 to June 5, 2026

It falls under the broader, month-long observance of Child Protection Month. This year’s national campaign is running under the theme: 

"Working together in ending violence against children."
Important Contacts & Resources
If you suspect or witness a child being abused, neglected, or exploited, immediate action is crucial.
  • Emergency Line: Contact the police on 10111.
  • Childline South Africa: Call 0800 055 555 or send a message to 116 for immediate counseling and support.
  • Gender-Based Violence Command Centre: Call 0800 428 428.
  • Government Portal: For more resources and the official provincial events, visit the South African Government website.

Friday, 22 May 2026

Statistiek: 441 000 e-besoeke


Dankie, Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, vir julle gereelde besoeke!

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Congratulations to all involved

On Saturday 16 May 2026, our learners took part at the Goldfields Debate league at Henties Cilliers School.

Our Senior team placed 2nd in the league against Henties Cilliers and our Junior team placed 4th.

Congratulations to all involved. We are extremely proud of every learner!

Monday, 18 May 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Louis Pasteur het 'n manier uitgevind om dol honde gesond te maak.

* Franklin het elektrisiteit uitgevind deur katte agteruit te vryf. Franklin is in 1790 oorlede en is steeds dood.

* Koning Elizabeth was 'n sukses. Sy het haar volk se probleme aangetrek en wanneer sy haar so aangetrek het voor haar soldate, het hulle almal geskree: 'Hoera!'

* Dit was 'n tydperk van groot uitvindsels en ontdekkings: 
👉 Gutenberg het die wynpers en die Bybel uitgevind. 
👉 Nog 'n belangrike uitvindsel was die bloedsomloop. 
👉 Peter Stuyvesant is 'n geskiedkundige figuur, want hy het sigarette uitgevind en begin rook.

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Life wisdom: How do you know if you have wisdom from God?

Here are just 5 signs we're living by God's wisdom:

* We're consistent in what we say and do. 
* We admit humbly when we're wrong.
* We show forgiveness and mercy.
* We're willing to listen to and seek advice.
* We prioritise peace in our relationships.

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Poem: Christ’s Ascension

On this day, Christ ascended high
To the heavens, beyond our sky
His earthly mission complete
In glory, He takes His seat.

With open arms, He bids farewell,
To His disciples, who could tell
That His love would never cease
As they spread His message of peace.

In awe, they watched Him disappear
But in their heart, He would be near
Christ’s Ascension, a sacred sight,
Filling the world with eternal light.

(Author Unknown)

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

In Loving Memory ...

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of one of our beloved learners.

On behalf of the management, staff, learners, and the entire school community, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

May the memories shared bring comfort and strength, and may his soul rest in peace.

You will forever remain part of our school family.

The school's flag symbolically hangs half-mast to pay respect to Karabo.

Monday, 11 May 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: Wat is 'n outobiografie?
Dis die ontstaan en geskiedenis van die motorkar.

* Vraag: Wie is Sokrates?
Antwoord: Sokrates was 'n beroemde Griekse wydsheid, wat rongeloop het en vir mense raad gegee het. Hy is dood aan 'n oordosis willekeur. Na sy dood het sy loopbaan dramaties agteruitgegaan.

* Vraag:  Watter rol speel die Grieke in die geskiedenis van die wêreld?
Antwoord: Die Grieke was 'n hoogs gekulde veervolk en sonder hulle sou ons nie 'n geskiedenis gehad het nie.

* Vraag: Wie was William Shakespeare?
Antwoord: Die grootste skrywer van die Renaissance was William Shakespeare. Hy is in die jaar 1564 gebore en party mense dink dit was op sy verjaardag. Hy het nooit geld gemaak nie, en is net beroemd oor die toneelstukke wat hy geskryf het. Hy het tragedies, komedies en historektomieë geskryf. Romeo and Juliet is een voorbeeld.

Sunday, 10 May 2026

Happy Mother's Day,

I'm looking for the right words
to describe what Mom means to me...
I'm thinking of:
warmth,
understanding,
smile,
cool hands,
the smell of warm bread,
patience,
humor,
and
love,
love,
love.
But nothing says nearly
enough.
So I just say:
Mom - I love you!

Moedersdag: Woorde is nie genoeg nie!

Ek soek na die regte woorde
om te beskryf wat Ma vir my
beteken ... 
Ek dink aan:
warmte,
verstaan,
glimlag,
koel hande, 
die reuk van warm brood,
geduld,
humor,
en
liefde,
liefde,
liefde.
Maar niks sê naastenby
genoeg nie.
Dus sê ek net:
Ma - ek's lief vir jou!

Wednesday, 6 May 2026

Poem: How the rain has travelled

I live where it's dry
I live as a day comes,
Till this day I still do try.
These are hardship times.

Down they fall like tears.
Down to the ground it is
The drops of rain,
Just as my tears of pain

Watering the floors of grain
"Will sunlit skies or storms remain?" 
Asked the ground as if I'm not grounded 
Is it proud or was I shed and dead?

These are the trying times 
Of how it travelled!
See?! this is a storm of growth !
For such poems talk and mumble 
Just as the clouds rolled in and rumbled. 

[Israel Xaba 5 May 2026 - click HERE to read more inspirational poems.]

Monday, 4 May 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: wat is die funksie van 'n stamper en stempel by 'n blom?
Antwoord: Die pistool van ’n blom is sy enigste beskerming teen insekte.

* Vraag: Wat is ’n ‘foreign tubeless tyre” in Afrikaans? 
Antwoord: Dis ’n buitelandse buitebandlose buiteband.

* Vraag: Noem 5 dinge wat melk bevat?
Kaas, botter en 3 koeie

* Vraag: Voltooi die volgende idioom: Hoe meer haas ...
Antwoord: hoe minder wortels!

* Vraag: Wie is Joan d'Arc (1412–1431)?
Sy was Noag se suster.

Sunday, 3 May 2026

Life wisdom: What is the biggest motivation killer?

The Top 5 Motivational Killers:

* Fear of Failure - the fear of failure is one of the most common motivational killers.
* Negative News and People - negative news and people are draining on your energy and time.
* Inaction.
* Don't Live in the Past or Future.
* Hormones.

Saturday, 2 May 2026

Netball 2026

For the first time this year, we proudly opened our doors to girls, and with that came the exciting beginning of our very first netball team.

Today we share these beautiful photos of our girls in their netball uniforms.

May you play with passion, stand with confidence, and always remember that you are part of something truly special. You are not only representing our school, but also becoming part of its history.

We are so proud of each one of you!

Monday, 27 April 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters: 

* Vraag: Wie het radium ontdek?
Antwoord: Madman Curie het radium ontdek.

* Vraag: Wat is 'n wewenaar?
Antwoord: Dit is die man van 'n weduwee.

* Vraag: Wat is 'n superversadigde oplossing?
'n Superversadigde oplossing is een wat meer hou as wat dit kan hou.

* Vraag: Wat is regoorstaande hoeke?
Antwoord: Dit is hoeke wat vir mekaar kyk.

Sunday, 26 April 2026

Success: What are the 7 secrets of happiness?

The seven secrets of happiness:
* CULTIVATE A PASSION
* BE A LEAF ON A TREE
* BREAK THE MIRROR 
* DON'T RESIST CHANGE
* AUDIT YOUR HAPPINESS 
* LIVE IN THE MOMENT 
* BE HAPPY

Friday, 24 April 2026

Statistiek: 417 000 - dankie, Tekkie Tonic e-lesers, vir julle gereelde besoeke!

Rest in peace, Mr Mokgobo.

With heartfelt sympathy, we honour the life and legacy of Mr Mosweu Samuel Mokgobo.

His dedication and contribution to our school community will always be remembered.
 
Rest in peace.

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Results: Debate and public speaking

Congratulations to the debate and public speakers that represented HTS at Henties Cilliers High School for the Goldfields Language Bonanza..

We are extremely proud of your achievements

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Die storm ontsien geen boom

15 Desember 2021 het daar een van die groot reuse geval en Sondag, 19 April 2026 het tydgenote van hierdie boom ook besluit om te swig voor die aanslae van die wind en reën van die afgelope tyd.

Klik HIER vir foto's.

Monday, 20 April 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:

* Julius Caesar het homself op die slagvelde van Gallië onderskryf. Toe hy doodgaan, het hy gesê: 'En toe, boetie?'

* Johanna van Arkel het van 'n stapel brandwonde gesterf.

* Die Grieke het ook mites gehad. 'n Mite is 'n motwyfie.

* Salomo het driehonderd vroue en sewehonderd byekorwe gehad.

* Die son het nooit oor die Britse Ryk gesak nie, omdat die Britse Ryk in die ooste is, en die son in die weste sak.

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Life wisdom: What are the 7 secrets to success?

The seven secrets are ...
* having clear written goals, 
* making detailed plans, 
* intense focus on results, 
* creativity/imagination, 
* continuous learning, 
* positive thinking and 
* persistence.

Friday, 17 April 2026

Top 2027 Bursary Opportunities

Bursary applications for the 2027 academic year in South Africa are opening early, with key opportunities from Sasol, SAICA Thuthuka, and DSI-NRF available, primarily focusing on STEM, accounting, and postgraduate studies. Applications generally open between April and June 2026 for the 2027 year, with deadlines closing around September 2026. 

Sasol Bursary 2027: Applications for engineering and science studies (STEM) are open from 1 April – 17 May 2026.
SAICA Thuthuka Bursary 2027: Supports undergraduate accounting students, with applications closing on 31 August 2026.
SANSA Postgraduate Bursaries 2027:For STEM postgraduate studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), opening in May 2026 and closing on 30 September 2026.
DSI-NRF Human Development Bursary 2027: Funds Masters and PhD studies in South Africa.
ISFAP Bursary 2027: Provides full-cost funding to missing-middle students at partner universities like UCT, Wits, and Pretoria.
SARAO Masters Scholarship 2027: Focuses on postgraduate studies, with applications closing around 15 June 2026.
StudyTrust Bursaries: Manages various corporate bursaries, with applications opening on 1 June 2026 and closing 30 September 2026.

[AI Overview]

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Is jy lief vir die buitelug?

Word 'n gekwalifiseerde veldgids in slegs twee maande.

Klik HIER vir meer inligting.

Monday, 13 April 2026

Congratulations, Brandon Kelly


Congratulations to Brandon Kelly who took part at the RCFA World championship and won his main event that was a Millennium fight.

He also received silver for high kicks and bronze for Semi Contact Close Combat and bronze for Semi Contact Sport Boxing.

Congratulations, Brandon. We are very proud of you!

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:
* Vraag: Wat is die definisie van 'n sirkel?
Antwoord:  'n Sirkel is ’n lyn wat sy ander kant ontmoet sonder om te eindig.

* Vraag: Wat is die verkleinwoord van Oupa? 
Antwoord: Kleinseun

* Vraag: Voltooi die volgende idioom: Hoe meer haas ... 
Antwoord: hoe groter haaspastei. 

* Vraag: Wat het Samuel Morse uitgevind?
Antwoord: Hy het ’n kode van telepatie uitgevind.

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Success: What are the top 7 human needs?

The 7 Fundamental Human Needs:

* Safety/security and survival
* Understanding
* Connection (love) and acceptance.
* Contribution/Participation.
* Esteem, Identity, Significance.
* Self-determination (Autonomy), Freedom, and Justice.
* Self-actualization and self-transcendence.

Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Monday, 6 April 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: Is die volgende stelling waar of onwaar: Koekoeke staan bekend as voëls wat hul eiers in ander voëls se neste lê en die versorging van die kuikens aan pleegouers oorlaat.
Antwoord: Onwaar: Die koekoekvoël lê nie sy eie eiers nie.

* Vraag: Wat kry jy as jy jou melktande wissel? 
Antwoord: Pepermenttande

* Vraag: Wat word die twee pole van 'n magneet genoem?
Antwoord: Staafmagnete het noord- en suidpole, maar hoefystermagnete het oos- en wespole.

* Vraag: Gee 'n voorbeeld van 'n reuklose gas.
Antwoord: Wanneer jy ’n reuklose gas ruik, is dit waarskynlik koolstofmonoksied.

Sunday, 5 April 2026

Life wisdom: Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life

* Identify the things you care about

* Reflect on what matters most

* Recognize your strengths and talents

* Try volunteering

* Imagine your best possible self

* Cultivate positive emotions like gratitude and awe

* Look to the people you admire

[Click HERE for more info]

Monday, 30 March 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:
* Vraag: Hoekom was Jan van Riebeeck in die Kaap? 
Antwoord: Want die water daar was skoner.

* Vraag: Waarvoor staan KFC? 
Antwoord: Klein takkie fraai kuiken.

* Vraag: Where was the declaration of independence signed?
Antwoord: At the bottom of the page.

* Vraag: Waarom moet rekenaargebruikers gereeld rugsteunkopieë maak?
Antwoord: Sodat hulle nie rugpyn kry nie.

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Success: What are the common mistakes of successful people?

Just stop doing them.
* Fail To Take Action. 
* While you're busy suffering from “paralysis of analysis,” successful people are out there making moves.
* Quit After The First Try.
* Think They Know Everything.
* Lie To Themselves.
* Fail To Learn From Mistakes.
* Start Without A Plan.
* Believe In Luck. 
* Try To Do It All Themselves.

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Flashback Friday: 2012 Met Bill Clinton in America

 
It's not who you are, it's who you know ... Sibusiso Tshabalala (left), former junior mayor of  Matjhabeng, met Bill Clinton, former president of the United States, on a visit to America. Sibusiso is a third-year student of the University of the Free State.

[Vista 31 Mei 2021]

Sibusiso was also headboy of Technical High School in 2009.

Monday, 23 March 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

Eksamenflaters:

* Vraag: Waarom kry ons dag en nag?
Antwoord: Want die aarde maak een resolusie elke 24 uur.

* Vraag: Is die maan 'n planeet?
Antwoord: Ja, die maan is ’n planeet net soos die aarde, dit is net nog dooier.

* Vraag: Gee die formule om die oppervlakte van ´n sirkel te bepaal.
Antwoord: Paai straal kordaat.

* Vraag: Wat is die verskil tussen poësie en prosa? 
Antwoord: Poësie is wanneer elke reël met 'n hoofletter begin, maar nie by die regterkant van die bladsy uitkom nie.

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Life wisdom: Finding purpose

Purpose can spring from something simple, like a hobby, or more complex, such as contributing your service to your community in some way. While there's no one formula to find that inspiration, there are ways to cultivate it. Here are 10 suggestions to get you started, adapted from the Harvard Special Health Report Self-Care (/scshr). 

2. Think about the obstacles you have overcome in your life.

3. Draw up a purpose timeline.

4. Look for role models.

5. Become a mentor and share your knowledge and skills.

6. Think about what the world needs.

7. Read Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search for Meaning.

8. Write your own story.

9. Write your own obituary. 
(You can do this at any age, maybe not for publication - just for yourself or your family. What do you want to be remembered for? Can any of that inform your purpose now? If you haven't yet achieved something you're especially proud of, remember that it's not too late.)

10. Picture yourself winning the lottery.

[Read the rest of the suggestions HERE]

Monday, 16 March 2026

LOL: Blou Maandag-humor ...

* Wat het die mense gesê van die hond wat verslaaf was aan knoffel?
Sy blaf is baie erger as sy byt.”

* Peter moet tydens ’n kuns en kultuurperiode ’n hond teken wat besig is om hondebeskuitjies te vreet. Skaars het sy onderwyser die opdrag gegee, of Peter sit tevrede agteroor en verkondig: ''So ja, ek is klaar.''
Die onnie gaan kyk wat hy geteken het.
''Peter,'' begin hy, ''maar ek sien dan geen hondebeskuitjies nie ...''
Peter: ''Dis omdat die hond hulle so gou opgevreet het, Meneer.''
Onnie: ''En waar is die hond dan?''
Peter: ''Hy’t weggehardloop toe hier niks meer kos vir hom was nie.''

* Hoe weet jy jou hond is stadig?
Hy bring gister se koerant vir jou.

Sunday, 15 March 2026

Success: How do I find the meaning of my life?

* Identify personal 'signature strengths' 
* Seek opportunities to use these for something greater than the self.
* Live life deliberately.
* Volunteer to help others ... and yourself.
* Focus on building strong relationships.
* Use your values to find direction.
* Harness the will to meaning.
* Don't underestimate confidence.

Friday, 13 March 2026

Flashback Friday: Leaders attend training session


Here are from the left, front: Elizna Wilken (Afrikaans High School, Kroonstad) and Maria Mokhasi (Teto High School, Thabong); Back: Peace Nthunya (HTS Welkom), Ilse Friis (National co-ordinator,Gateway), Rentia Jansen van Rensburg (Wessel Maree High School, Odendaalsrus) and Liefie Tsolho (Letsete High School, Thabong). 


Vista: 28 June 2007, p. 37 

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Fisikaboek vir gr. 12- en sommige 11-vrae nou beskikbaar


Ons Vrystaatse 2026-uitgawe van die fisikaboek (Gr. 12- & sommige 11-vrae) is beskikbaar by https://hwscience.blogspot.com/ (plasing van 11 Maart). Deel gerus hierdie inligting as jy iemand ken wat tans fisiese wetenskappe in graad 12 of 11 neem. Om deur die vrae te werk, sal help om probleemoplossingsvaardighede te slyp.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

Miss Face of Matjhabeng - Linda Letoana

On Monday, 09 March 2026, HTS Welkom girls were honored by a visit from Miss Face of Matjhabeng 2025.

She motivated and inspired the girls, sharing that beauty is not the only attribute of a model. Young girls should take pride in themselves and always reach for the stars. Our girls were very excited and did not even want her leave. She will be visiting the school again in term 2 to honour her duties by surprising our girls with a donation.

Thank you to Miss Face of Matjabeng 2025, we look forward to your next visit.

Monday, 9 March 2026

ACNW summet league athletics meeting

Congratulations to Neo Binda that took part in the ACNW summet league athletics meeting on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Neo came 1st in the 100m and 200m
We are extremely proud of you

Sunday, 8 March 2026

Gideon Bibles South Africa


This morning, we welcomed the Gideon Ambassadors to our school to visit our Grade 8 learners. They once again shared the incredible impact they make by distributing Gideon Bibles in schools.

As part of their visit, they generously provided our learners with Bibles, ensuring that each student could receive God’s Word.

Spreading God’s Word through Bible distribution can lead people to faith in Christ. New believers grow by studying Scripture and can even use it to share their newfound faith with others.

We are grateful for their visit and for their work in making God’s Word accessible to so many.

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Congratulations to our athletes


Congratulations to our athletes that participated the past weekend:
1. Pekotsa Lekhanya - Boys u/14 - 7th - 100m
2. Noan Kakina - Boys u/16 - 1st - Longjump and 7th - 100m
3. Relebohile Rasenya - Boys u/17 - 1st - 100m and 2nd - Longjump
4. Mpolokeng Sebokolodi - Boys u/17 - 6th - Javelin
5. Arbella Shabi - Boys u/19 - 7th - Shotput
6. Karabo Tshabalala - Boys u/19 - 7th - 1500m
7. Msizi Sibanyone - Boys u/19 - 2nd - Javelin
8. Boys u/19 Relay Team - 4th

We are incredibly proud of you and are looking forward to this weekends results.

Well done to all of you!

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Think about it ...

Each day is an opportunityto have a fresh start.
It doesn't matter what happened yesterday,
all that counts is today.
When you wake up in the morning,
know that today is full of opportunities
waiting to be grabbed.
It is a new day, a new start,
the beginning of anything
you want awaits you!