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MONDAY 08 SEPTEMBER 2025 DAY 3

by Mr V DLAMINI -

RHS ESSENTIAL 


Being a good learner doesn’t just mean achieving high scores on tests. It means having:

🍃a love of learning,

🍃a passion for knowledge

🍃a hunger to develop and grow academically.

So what are the traits and habits that shape a good learner? Over the next few days, we will explore the characteristics of good leaners. Take time to read each characteristic and think about internalising the principle in your life.


1. A GOOD STUDENT HAS A GROWTH MINDSET

A growth mindset is a deeply held belief that a person can learn anything given enough time and effort. Carol Dweck is a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. She is the world’s most recognised student of the mindset trait. In her 2014 Ted talk, Dweck spoke about growth mindset in terms of, 'The power of yet'.

When your child says, “I can’t do this”, then you need to add, “Yet. I can’t do this yet”. Dweck’s research shows that even explaining this concept to a child will affect the way they view their learning. She points to evidence that says, an understanding of growth mindset changes neural pathways that allow for greater growth in learning.

https://lindastade.com/10-characteristics-of-a-good-student/


Today Birthdays:


Barney Alicia (Grade 11)
Chaka Thato (Grade 11)
Letsholo Thabang (Grade 11)
Molefe Gaopalelwe (Grade 12)
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FRIDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2025 DAY 2

by Mr V DLAMINI -

RHS ESSENTIAL 

10 Tips for Teens to Prevent Cyberbullying

#7. "Google" yourself: Every once in a while search our name on all major search engines and see if any personal information or photos come up. If you find something that can be used by cyberbullies to target you, take action and have it removed. 

https://www.momsteam.com/health-safety/10-tips-teens-prevent-cyberbullying

Today Birthdays: 


Benson Unathi (Grade 11)
Dintsi Zinathi (Grade  11)
Maqoma Lukhanyo (Grade 8)
Mere Onthatile (Grade 9)
Ndzekeni Avuyile (Grade 8)
Ngcaku Kaya (Grade 12)
Thabeng Koketso (Grade 8)

Saturday Birthdays:
Botlhale Diphoko (Grade 12)
Fani Thuliswa (Grade 10)
Ledimo Khumoetsile (Grade 8)
Mthethwa Khanyisa (Grade 9)
Mudau Lutendo (Grade 9)
Phokela Tumelo (Grade 9)

Sunday Birthdays:
Johnson Zunailen (Grade 10)
Makete Tshegofatso (Grade 10)
Nwadike Chukwudibia (Grade 11)

1666 Firebreaks finally bring the Great Fire of London under control, leaving 13,200 houses destroyed and eight dead
1991 Nelson Mandela is chosen as president of the African National Congress
1939 J. B. M. Hertzog resigns as South African Prime Minister after losing a vote in Parliament on neutrality in World War II
2017 Hurricane Irma becomes one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin region with winds of 185 mph (280 km/h)

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2025 DAY 4

by Mr V DLAMINI -

RHS ESSENTIAL 

RCL

5 Qualities of Successful RCL Leaders
Keep an open mind and always listen. Open communication and consideration of all ideas fosters a creative and collaborative environment. A good leader is someone who is comfortable handling suggestions and adapting to changing situations.
Know how to delegate tasks to achieve common goals. A successful leader knows when to take the reins. When it comes to important projects and deadlines, know when and how to allocate responsibility to those around you and be willing to go above and beyond to get it done.
Learn from mistakes to improve for the future. Even if this isn’t your first time being elected, there will most certainly be times where the plan goes wrong. Be prepared for the worst, take responsibility for the outcome, and stay optimistic. A quality leader learns from experience and proactively plans for the future.
Seek knowledge. Leaders are continuously developing their skills so they can continue to inspire their constituents. Interested in developing your leadership skills? Try a hands-on experience that focuses on essential leadership traits necessary for any student government position. 

Do you have what it takes to effectively lead and inspire a group of your peers? As a student leader, you have the opportunity to develop skills that will prepare you for success in school, college, and life. Besides being personable and opinionated, exceptional leaders always:

Stay authentic. Leaders who are authentic are trusted because they are unwavering, especially when faced with the challenges of popular opinion. As a student government official, be sure the ideals that got you elected are consistent throughout policymaking, planning, etc. and remember to always stay true to yourself and the values you believe in.

https://www.envisionexperience.com/blog/5-qualities-of-successful-student-leaders

Today Birthdays:

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Refentse Letsielo (Grade 8)
Maraba Bathabile (Grade 8)
Mbilini Lindokuhle (Grade 12)
Nedzingahe Ngudo (Grade 12)
Rammusa Ontiretse (Grade 11)

Saturday Birthday:
Johnson Ciyano (Grade 9)
Sebelebele Lehlogonolo (Grade 11)
Simelane Thuto (Grade 11)

Sunday Birthday:
Nage Keotshepile (Grade 10)
Ncolosi Tshiamo (Grade 8)
Seabi Karabo (Grade 8)

1526 Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle, the Kingdom of Hungary is conquered by the Ottoman Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent

1825 Portugal recognizes the independence of its former colony Brazil

1842 United Kingdom and China sign the Treaty of Nanking, ending the First Opium War
The Second Battle of Bull Run in Manassas, Virginia, fought August 29th and 30th, 1862

Second Battle of Bull Run
1862 Second Battle of Bull Run begins in Manassas, Virginia, leading to a Confederate victory in the US Civil War
1949 Soviet Union secretly performs its first successful nuclear weapons test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan


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