My journey at Newton Technical High school like everyone else's is filled with memories and lessons that one can only cherish, with one of those cherishable memories being that of becoming Head Boy of such a reputable school. Taking on the position of Head boy was both physically and mentally demanding, but it helped [...]
The prefects of 2021 have not had a moment's rest this year. By doing duty during break times, planning and attending Grade 8 events, scheduling meetings and keeping up the good name of the school, they have really shown true leadership. When the head prefects were announced, all [...]
The second Motormech Show took place for the second year in 2020 on the main school terrain and in the Automotive Workshop. The show is a collaboration between Newton THS and MIWA, the Motor Industry Workshop Association of the RMI. The objective of the show and skills competition is to [...]
On the 14th of January, the Gr. 8's and their parents were invited to attend the annual Orientation Day. Siyambulela Ngoma and Sibonisiwe Cakwebe began with scripture reading and prayer, after which Nqaba Laxa and Asemahle Geelbooi introduced the principal, Mr van Brouwershaven. The principal welcomed the parents, introduced [...]
Our Matrics looked fabulous at the Matric Farewell on the 14th of June held at the Summerstrand Hotel. The theme of the evening was “Rise like a Phoenix from the ashes of failure, reborn to conquer the world.” Mrs Hanria Zeelie, the gr. 12-gradehead, inspired the matrics with [...]
On the 17th of June, six members of the Land Service departed to the 2019 Regional Land Service Camp in East London. Upon arrival at the camp site (after a long journey), the camp goers were divided into groups. They had to come up with a name for each group. During [...]
The newly elected prefects for 2020 has been very busy since they were announced in August 2019. They have attended numerous meetings, went on a prefect camp and enjoyed a prefect-parent reception. From 23 to 25 August, the prefects attended a prefect camp at the African Imprint Outdoor [...]
On Friday, 9 August 2019, Asiphe Kota competed in the Rhino Girl Power Powerlifting Competition held at our school. She achieved a first position in her weight category with a squat of 60kg, bench press of 40kg and a deadlift of 115kg. Asiphe has been doing powerlifting for about two [...]
On Tuesday, May 21st, the very first published edition of FUEL was hidden on the school grounds. The senior learners (grade 10 - 12) had the opportunity to become the everlasting “founder” of the newspaper - by simply finding it. As the bell rang for break, the learners enthusiastically explored the school [...]
Our Junior Debating team, led by Ms. Wasserman, made it to the semi-finals against Woodridge at Alexander Road High. The team included Kettie Nhlema (1st) , Khayalethu Follie (2nd) , and Lindokuhle Khame. The topic was: THBT (this house believes that) after meeting basic needs, individuals have a moral responsibility to donate [...]
