Hoër Tegniese Skool Middelburg
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| Hoër Tegniese Skool Middelburg | |
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| Type | Public & Boarding |
| Motto | Ons dien (We serve) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Established | 1927 |
| School number | +27 (013) 282 6029 |
| Headmaster | R.P.C Jonker |
| Staff | 100 full-time |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Number of students | 1,500 pupils |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Colour(s) | Blue Red White |
| Mascot | Rooibul |
| Nickname | HTS |
| Rival | Hoërskool Middelburg |
| Website | htsmiddelburg |
HTS Middelburg is a public Afrikaans medium co-educational technical high school situated in Middelburg in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It is now open to both genders.
Averages 2015[edit]
| Subject | A's | Average |
|---|---|---|
| English second language | 20 | 67.6% |
| Afrikaans first language | 15 | 61.3% |
| Accounting | 14 | 77.2% |
| Mathematics | 9 | 53.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 51.4% |
| Architectural Drawing | 9 | 65.17% |
| Geography | 8 | 64.6% |
| Tourism | 4 | 65.4% |
| Arts | 4 | 71.9% |
Offered sports[edit]
- Rugby
- Netball
- Tennis
- Chess
- Squash
- Skeet shooting
- Cross country running
- Cricket
- Jukskei
- Hockey
- Golf
- Athletics
History[edit]
- April 1927 - The eenman-wamakerskool gets moved from Belfast to Middelburg. The principal was Mr. Lampen, and there were 5 students.
- September 1927 - Mr. S.J.H. Mostert becomes principal.
- January 1929 - Mr. J.P. Pretorius becomes principal.
- 1930 - The school obtains a total of 65 students.
- 12 September 1934 - The Governor General visits the school and declares 2 October a public holiday.
- 13 August 1942 - Mr. J.P. Pretorius dies in Madagascar while serving for the S.A.W. (Suid Afrika Weermag) -- South African Army
- 18 January 1943 - Mr. J.M. Theron becomes the new principal.
- 1 July 1945 - Mr D.G. Smith becomes the new principal.
- 21 January 1947 - The school obtains a total of 158 students.
- 14 April 1964 - Mr. L.E. Smith becomes the new principal.
- 20 January 1965 - The school obtains a total of 545 students.
- 16 September 1971 - Mr. Z.L. Benadé becomes the new principal.
- 25 January 1972 - The school obtains a total of 735 students.
- 28 March 1981 - Mr. J.F.W. Potgieter becomes the new principal.
- 6 January 1982 - The first 10 girls are allowed to attend the school.
- January 1987 - The school obtains a total of 1320 students.
- 1983 - 8 technical subjects are provided by the school.
- 1 January 1994 - Mr. H.J. Miles of Belfast becomes the new principal.
- 2001 - Mr. Jonker becomes the new principal.
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Notable alumni[edit]
List of the matriculants of Hoër Tegniese Skool Middelburg.
- Kwagga Smith (Class of 2011) South African professional rugby player.