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.

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.

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.

Statistiek: 441 000 e-besoeke

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

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!

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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!

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.]

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.

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.

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!