Community Keepers

One learner commented in a session, “Before I came to CK I was very broken. After each therapy session I picked up all the broken pieces and today I feel whole again". Thank you @NationBuilder, @GBVF_Fund and @CapitecBankSA for funding our work at Malibu High School!

Teachers at our partner schools have access to individual support as well as professional development sessions that promote coping skills, motivation and sense of belonging 💛

Mid-week motivation 💙

Today our team at Apex Primary School - Vernetia and Lorraine - hosted Page and Mbuyi from DG Murray Trust. Thank you for the visit @DGMurrayTrust - we feel challenged, inspired and hopeful!

After regular check-ins and patience, a learner referred for misconduct, felt safe enough to start opening up. Our team was able to make the necessary referrals, and the consistent intervention started having an effect. Consistency and connection make a difference 🧡

A visit from our Patron, @SherlinBarends at our HQ in Stellenbosch today 🩵 2026 planning ✅ Watch this space! 💡

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"The learner was abusing drugs and drifting between homes. We referred him to ABBA and continued rendering counselling services to him, rebuilding a sense of hope. He's been attending all the ABBA classes and was accepted to the school of skills he applied for!"

A grade 6 learner was referred to us after a difficult divorce. We connected the family with the Dept. of Social Development to focus on co-parenting. One year later, shared custody and improved ✅ Behaviour ✅ Academics ✅ Relationships Our referral pathways are vital.

Why It Matters When learners feel supported, they stay in school, build resilience and unlock their potential. By strengthening wellbeing in schools, we help break harmful cycles and open doors to brighter futures.

A CK employee told a learner that they could pop into the CK “kantoor” (office) any time. “You mean the FUNtoor?”, the learner asked. A humorous little play on words. Learners experience CK as a warm, welcoming space where talking, laughing, and feeling safe all come naturally.

A gentle reminder at the start of a new week 💙

One learner. One journey. A ripple effect. A past learner, now an assistant teacher, shared how group sessions with us inspired her to pursue education as a career. She’s enrolling in further studies next year, determined to make a difference. This is hope in action.

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The first bell of 2026 has rung! The start of a year can be a mix of big dreams and big nerves. Whatever you're feeling, you do not have to navigate it alone. Welcome back to all our students, teachers, and school families. Wishing you an incredible first week!

Tag a friend who needs a reminder to take a deep breath today 👇

The noise of results day can be overwhelming. As the dust starts to settle, we want to remind you to check in with the most important person in this process: YOU 🧡

To the Class of 2025: take a deep breath 🌿 Whether you get the results you hoped for or things didn’t go quite as planned, your journey doesn't end here. We are proud of every single one of you. Your future is bright because of who you are, not just what you achieved today.

Rest is not a break from progress, it’s part of it. It gives us space to breathe, reset and return with purpose. In order to rest, we will be taking a break from social media over this festive period. Let this be your encouragement to unplug and slow down.