Community Keepers

We listen. We're concerned about the mental well-being of learners & teachers so we convert classrooms into a child-friendly safe space, on-site, at schools.

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Creating a safe and supportive environment is the foundation of a successful education. In a safe environment, everyone thrives. 💛

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Our team at Forest Village Leadership Academy, through a collaboration with the NPO Period Poverty, hosted a successful session on menstrual health.

An example of the R (Referral) in our CARES model.

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Did you know that the Breakthrough Programme is endorsed by Oxford University?

Our team in Bonnievale was trained last week.

Thank you for equipping our team with in-depth, meaningful preventative resources, One Million Strong!

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Through our anchoring services, learners, teachers and parents build up their own toolbox of wellbeing techniques 💙

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REGISTERED COUNSELLORS and SOCIAL WORKERS
Join our database: https://t.co/tf3NsRnnxx.
When a position opens up, we make use of our database to recruit.
NOTE: Individuals with counselling experience will be given preference.

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We are proud to feature in the Jobs Fund's latest newsletter!

The full article is linked on our blog: https://t.co/VG6tXnYdp4.

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This report offers a closer look at what we have learned, how we have adapted and where we are heading next in our work to support wellbeing in schools.

https://t.co/vka4N0exhY

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To the mentors, the caregivers, and the mother figures: Happy (belated) Mother’s Day! Your heart makes a home, and we honour the love you pour into the world 💜

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We hosted sessions on "Navigating Exam Burnout."

One student’s feedback: "Miss, I was so stressed because I’m the first in my family to obtain a Matric certificate. After this session, I feel calm and ready."

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"When a difficult family situation triggered old resentment over the holidays, she reminded herself of the sessions she had with us.

After reaching into her "toolbox" of emotional skills, she felt empowered to handle the situation."

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Thanks to your funders, Fatima Adams is able to provide frontline mental health support to vulnerable learners in under-resourced areas.

Thank you @CapitecBankSA for your ongoing support 💙❤️

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A parent reported that their child was experiencing persistent bullying.

Our Mental Health First Responder led a focussed, 20-minute restorative session with the students.

The bullying has stopped. The student is happy, energized, and excited to come to school again.

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This week some of our staff were trained by One Million Strong in their Breakthrough Programme.

Programmes like this are a crucial tool in our preventative work.

"We need to stop pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in."

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Amy, Business Development Manager, spoke to the Community Psychology students at the Emeris Newlands campus this month.

We live and breathe Community Psychology - it’s in our name! - so it was a privilege to share what the theory looks like in practice.

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"A group of learners recently visited the office at Cloetesville High School seeking support after the tragic loss of a friend to gun violence.

Despite their reputations for bunking classes or struggling with discipline, these boys showed incredible strength by reaching out."

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From using a punching bag to vent her pain in Grade 8, to passing Matric with a distinction!

Our team at Luckhoff High School witnessed this incredible journey of resilience. Through our Learner Committee and Breakthrough group, she found her voice and became a leader.

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FETCH recently hosted their second Community of Practice, supported by YearBeyond.

By moving away from isolated efforts, this growing community is building a more connected and intentional future for youth support in South Africa.

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Quote of the day 💙

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"The planning meeting was very helpful as it provided an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges (needs) experienced at the school and collaboratively identify possible solutions."

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In the office, he explained, “It’s because I can’t express my words in class.”

Together, they cleaned the wall. When the marks were gone, something greater had been restored: trust.

when we choose compassion over condemnation, we build not only clean walls, but brave hearts.