In Loving Memory ...

It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our learners.
Lesego touched the lives of many with his warm smile, gentle heart, and positive spirit. 

As a school, we mourn this great loss and extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. May his memory be a blessing, and may we all find comfort in the moments we shared with Lesego.

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.

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.

Rest in peace

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague, Flyer Swanepoel.

Flyer was not just a teacher but a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of working with him. His dedication to education and the care he showed for his students left a lasting impact on our school community.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. You will be deeply missed, Flyer. Thank you for everything you gave to this school and the countless memories you’ve left with us.

Rest in peace.

Tips for third term: Ways to Improve Your Memory

1. Walk Before An Exam
It’s been proven that exercise can boost your memory and brain power. Research conducted by Dr. Chuck Hillman of the University of Illinois provides evidence that about 20 minutes exercise before an exam can improve performance.

2. Speak Out Loud Instead of Simply Reading
Although this may make you look a little crazy, give it a go! You will be surprised how much more you can remember when you’ve said it out loud. Warning: Don’t try this in a crowded library!

3. Reward Yourself With A Treat
There are many ways to integrate a reward system into your study habits.

4. Teach What You Have Learned
The best way to test if you really understand something is to try to teach it to someone else. If you can’t get anyone to listen to you explain the Pythagorean Theorem, why not teach a class of stuffed animals!

5. Create Mental Associations
The ability to make connections is not only an easier way to remember information, but it’s the fuel of creativity and intelligence. Steve Jobs famously said “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something.”  Mind Maps are an easy way to connect ideas by creating a visual overview of different connections.

6. Draw Diagrams
Drawing diagrams will help you to visualise information which would be hard to describe. This creates a visual memory in your mind which can be recalled in an exam. You may even be asked to draw or label diagrams such as the human heart in your exam so get practicing!

7. Watch a Documentary on the Topic
Documentaries are an entertaining way of compacting an entire story into a short timeframe. This will help you remember key details from a story plus you may even get extra credit for mentioning that you took the initiative and watched a film about the topic!