Apex Pinelands, 4 Spine Boulevard, Pinelands, Cape Town (2026)

12/08/2026

𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗚𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 |

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬

We’re getting ready for something really special at Apex Pinelands — our very first 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁!

Our scholars have been working hard and are ready to step onto the stage, share their talents and, most importantly, have some fun. We can’t wait to see them perform and celebrate them together as a school community.

𝗔𝗿𝘁, 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 & 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟳:𝟯𝟬

Come a little earlier and take a look at the incredible work our scholars have created. Twist Café will also be open if you’d like to grab something to eat or drink.

𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
𝟭𝟳:𝟯𝟬 – 𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟬

Then it’s time for the main event! We have a wonderful mix of performances lined up, and we’re so excited to see our scholars take the stage.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴?

A camping chair and, most importantly, your support!

There are 𝗡𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘, so bring the family and come enjoy the evening with us.

This is our first talent show at Apex Pinelands, and it’s about more than just the performances. It’s about giving our scholars a space to be brave, try something new, share what they love and celebrate with each other.

There’s also another milestone worth celebrating — 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟳 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱! 🎉

We’d love to see our families there. Come along, support our scholars and enjoy the evening with us.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀!

09/08/2026

𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦

“𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲, 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵.”
— Michelle Obama

On Friday, our SRC took the lead in bringing these words to life.

It started with a simple question: Who is the woman who inspires you?

Our scholars put their thoughts onto paper, writing handwritten cards for the women who have shaped, encouraged and inspired them.

For our Grade 1s, it was even more special. They made crowns for their queens — their mothers and guardians. In their little hands was a simple message: You are special. You are loved. You deserve to be celebrated.

The SRC then carried that same message to our teachers and staff, giving every female teacher and employee a handwritten card and a chocolate.

The message did not stop at our school gates. Our SRC also visited female employees at businesses close to Apex Pinelands, giving them handwritten cards simply to say, “You are seen. You are appreciated.”

Then they thought of the women who have quietly become part of our school community — the elderly women who often stop by simply to ask how our scholars are doing and to see how Apex is growing.

They were welcomed with a muffin, coffee and a handwritten card.

Nothing extravagant. Just young people taking the time to make someone feel remembered.

Perhaps that is the beauty of Women’s Day. We celebrate the women who accomplish great things, but we also remember the women whose everyday acts of love, courage and care shape the people around them.

On Friday, our scholars reminded them of that.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 to every woman who inspires, leads, nurtures and makes a difference.

“𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵.”

Twist Café

08/08/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝟮 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦

As we look back on Term 2, we celebrate our scholars and the achievements they worked hard for.

Behind every achievement are early mornings, hard work, difficult questions and moments when giving up would have been easier. There are also the small choices that matter. Showing up. Trying again. Helping someone else. Choosing to do better.

In Term 2, our scholars have grown in so many ways. We celebrate some of those journeys.

We are proud of our 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟴 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀. Your results reflect your commitment and the work you put in.

We celebrate our 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 too. These scholars have lived out our values of 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁. Their character matters just as much as their achievement.

Our 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹’𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 recipients deserve a special mention. They have gone beyond what was expected. Their effort, character and contribution have made a difference.

A special thank you to our teachers for the patience, care and commitment they continue to give our scholars. Your work makes these moments possible.

To every scholar receiving an award, take a moment to be proud. You earned it.

To those not receiving an award this time, keep going. Your story is still being written. Progress does not always come with a certificate. Sometimes it is simply getting back up and trying again.

At Apex Pinelands, we celebrate achievement. We also celebrate growth, character and the courage to keep moving forward.

Well done, Wolfpack. We are proud of you.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗗.

06/08/2026

Our Grade 1's took learning beyond the classroom with a wonderful visit to Vredenheim.🐐🐓🐑

This week's theme is Animals, and what better way to learn than by seeing, hearing and experiencing them in real life? From curious questions to excited smiles, our young Wolfpack made memories that no textbook can replace.

Experiences like these help bring classroom learning to life. When scholars can connect what they learn with what they see and do, learning becomes more meaningful, more memorable and so much more fun.

A big thank you to the team at Vredenheim for your warm hospitality and for giving our scholars such a special day. We appreciate the care and effort that went into making this experience one they will remember for a long time.

16/07/2026

🐺 THE HOWL INTERVENTION WEEK | Learning Beyond the Classroom 🐺

As part of THE HOWL, our final intervention week of Term 2, our Grade 8 scholars swapped textbooks for real-world business challenges through the LEARN Games Entrepreneurship Simulation.

Working as traders, producers and suppliers, scholars built and managed their own businesses. They negotiated with competitors, responded to supply and demand, assessed risk, managed resources and made strategic decisions under pressure. It was a hands-on opportunity to experience what entrepreneurship really looks like.

This is exactly what an intervention at Apex is about—meaningful learning experiences that close gaps, deepen understanding and develop the skills our scholars need for the future.

When learning is active, collaboration is essential. When every decision has consequences, scholars don't just remember the lesson—they live it.

At Apex Education, we don't just prepare scholars for the next assessment. We prepare them for life.

15/07/2026

Every morning, our learners arrive at our temporary school and look across at a building that is slowly coming to life. Some days there's a new wall. Some days another floor. Every day, they see that something has changed.

Two months ago, we stood together at our bricklaying ceremony. At the time, it was just a construction site. Today, as we celebrate six months of Apex Pinelands, we realise that while the building has been growing outside our windows, something just as beautiful has been growing inside them.

A school is never just bricks and concrete. It's the smile that welcomes a child at the door. It's the conversation during break that reminds someone they matter. It's the teacher who refuses to give up. It's the learner who starts believing, maybe for the first time, that they are capable of more.

It's also parents who choose to walk the journey with us. Education works best when schools and families build together. Every message answered, every meeting attended, every word of encouragement at home helps lay another brick in a child's future.

That's how culture is built. Quietly. Patiently. One conversation. One lesson. One family. One child at a time.

In a world where it's easy to talk about what's broken in education, these last six months have reminded us that hope is still being built. Every single day. In classrooms. Around dinner tables. In relationships. In ordinary people who choose to believe that every child deserves the chance to become everything they were created to be.

One day, our learners will walk into that new building for the first time. We hope they'll be proud of it. But even more than that, we hope they'll remember how they were loved, challenged, encouraged and believed in long before the doors ever opened.

Thank you to every learner, every parent, every staff member and every partner who has chosen to build this dream with us.

Our greatest work has always been building hope.

Happy six months, Apex Pinelands.

07/07/2026

For our Wolfpack, this is so much more than a school building.

Our very first scholars—the Matric Class of 2030 and the Class of 2037—watch their school being built, day by day, while learning from our temporary campus. Every day they see the progress, they are reminded that they're part of something special from the very beginning.

Soon they'll walk through those doors for the very first time, and we honestly can't wait to share that moment with them.

26/06/2026

🐺 A Message of Gratitude as We Close Term 2

As Term 2 comes to an end, we simply want to say thank you.

Yesterday, our families collected their children's report cards. While they saw marks and comments, we saw something much bigger. We saw the commitment, perseverance, and heart that went into every lesson, every conversation, and every opportunity to help a child grow.

As a new school, our scholars arrived with different experiences, different strengths, and different challenges. This term, our Grade 8 scholars completed their very first high school examinations, while our Grade 1 learners continued building the foundations that will shape their future.

Progress like this doesn't happen by chance. It happens because of a team that believes in children and chooses to show up every single day.

Over the past six months, we've built more than classrooms. We've built relationships. We've built routines. We've built a culture where every scholar is known, challenged, and encouraged to become the best version of themselves.

We know there is still work to do, and we embrace that. Every term gives us another opportunity to learn, improve, and grow together.

To our staff, thank you for your passion, professionalism, and unwavering belief in our scholars.

To our parents and guardians, thank you for trusting us with your children and for partnering with us every step of the way.

To our scholars, thank you for your hard work, your resilience, and the courage you've shown throughout the term. We are incredibly proud of every one of you.

As we close our doors for the holidays, we do so with grateful hearts and great excitement for what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of this journey and for helping us build something truly special.

Keep an eye on our social media next week as we celebrate our Term 2 Top Achievers and recognise the scholars who have gone above and beyond. We can't wait to share their success with our Wolfpack family! 🐺🏆

We wish every member of our Wolfpack family a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday. We look forward to welcoming all our scholars, families and staff back on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, ready for another term of learning, growth and new opportunities.

Together, we will continue doing Whatever It Takes. 🐺💙

23/06/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mrs. van der Westhuizen! 🎉

On behalf of the entire Apex Pinelands Wolfpack, we would like to wish our incredible Head of Schools, Mrs. Van der Westhuizen, a very happy birthday.

Thank you for your visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to excellence, and the passion you bring to transforming education. Your guidance continues to inspire our scholars, staff, and families to be bold, dream bigger, and strive for greatness every day.

May this special day be filled with joy, laughter, love, and the appreciation you so richly deserve. We are grateful for your leadership and the positive impact you make across our schools.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead filled with good health, happiness, and continued success.

🐺💙 Happy Birthday from the Apex Pinelands Wolfpack!

Apex Education

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