Apollo Secondary School

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Apollo Secondary Pupils Take a Stand on Bullying

Pupils at Apollo Secondary School in Umhlatuzana wrapped up a week-long Anti-Bullying Campaign on Friday, 27 February, marking International Stand Up to Bullying Day with a strong message of unity and accountability.

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Today our school had the privilege of hosting DKMS Africa for a very special assembly.

DKMS Africa is an organization dedicated to recruiting stem cell donors, raising awareness about blood cancers and disorders, and helping provide life-saving stem cell transplants to patients in need. During the session, our learners were educated about cancer, the importance of stem cell donation, and how a single donor can potentially save a life.

It was inspiring to see many of our learners and educators step forward and register their support for this incredible cause. Moments like these remind us of the power of compassion and the impact that ordinary people can have when they choose to help others.

A heartfelt thank you to DKMS Africa for the informative and meaningful presentation, and for giving our learners the opportunity to grow into individuals who understand the importance of standing up for others—especially in the fight against cancer. 💙

What an incredible way it was to culminate our 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 💙🌳

On Friday our learners took part in a powerful 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑒 𝑆𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑦 — a symbolic activity that truly captured the heart of our campaign. Each learner placed their thumbprint onto our pledge tree, representing their personal commitment to stand against bullying and to choose respect, kindness and unity instead.

The essence of this activity was simple but deeply meaningful:
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 — 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. 𝗕𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿… 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲. 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀. 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹.

The excitement was beautiful to witness. Learners eagerly lined up, proud to add their mark and be part of something bigger than themselves. It was not just an art piece — it became a living symbol of growth. 𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Our hope is that this tree will stand as a daily visual reminder:
𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.
𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

We are incredibly proud of our learners for embracing the spirit of the week so wholeheartedly. May this commitment extend far beyond this campaign — into our classrooms, corridors, social media spaces and everyday interactions. 🙏🌿✨

As part of our 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, today we proudly introduced the.... 💛 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗙 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡✨

These spaces were created to give our learners the opportunity to share positive messages of hope, resilience, pride, strength and happiness. The response was truly heartwarming. Our learners embraced the initiative wholeheartedly and filled the boards with thoughtful, uplifting words that are powerful, sincere and deeply meaningful.

Our goal was simple yet significant — to flood our school with kindness and drown out the hurtful words that so often cause pain. We wanted to intentionally create a space where positivity speaks louder than negativity.

For learners who may be experiencing bullying or self-doubt, the Affirmation Station was a place to pause, breathe, and take what they needed — a kind word, a reminder of their worth, a boost of confidence, or simply a moment of encouragement. Sometimes one sentence can change the direction of someone’s day.

This is more than just a once-off activity. It is the beginning of a culture we want to nurture — a school environment filled with compassion, respect, encouragement and happy, healthy energy.

We are incredibly proud of our learners for showing up with such maturity and heart. 💛

Let’s continue to build a school where kindness is louder than cruelty and where every learner feels seen, valued and supported.

📢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘇𝗼 🛡️📚

The safety of our children is a shared responsibility! Inviting all principals, parents, teachers, and community members to a crucial 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘇𝗼 by 𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗦 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 focused on securing our schools and protecting our youth. Crime and violence have no place in or around our schools! This is your chance to engage directly with the SAPS leadership, local CPF and other officials to find real solutions.

Let’s work together to create a "zero-harm" environment for our learners. Your voice matters—be there to make a difference! 🇿🇦

We extend our gratitude to the representatives from Ethekwini Municipality, Durban University of Technology, and Richfield for their informative visit to our learners today. They provided our matric students with valuable insights into the application processes and admission requirements for these esteemed institutions. Their input will undoubtedly benefit our learners' future endeavours 💡.

Apollo Secondary School's DUX Awardee for 2025 bags 9 Distinctions!!! ✨️

We are immensely proud of our Class of 2025, but Vetalli Reddy truly stands out as a beacon of excellence. She attained 9 Distinctions in the NSC exams for 2025 in English (HL), Afrikaans (FAL), Tamil (SAL), Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Geography, Computer Applications Technology, and Life Orientation.

Beyond these results, she has been a phenomenal leader, serving as Head Girl, SAPS Junior Commissioner, and RCL President. Her passion for growth led her to mentor junior learners during breaks, founding the Science Club to foster a genuine love for the subject.

Vetalli’s consistent sacrifice has paid off with her acceptance into the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Stellenbosch. We are incredibly proud of her legacy and wish her the absolute best as she begins her journey to becoming a doctor. 🎓🩺🌟✨

What a night to remember! ✨ Our school hosted its Annual Awards Function at a glittering and classy evening of excellence to honour our Matric Class of 2025 and our distinguished top scholars from Grades 8 to 11. The hall was electric, erupting with cheers as we celebrated our learners' exceptional academic milestones and dedication.

We are so grateful to the parents and service providers for accommodating us at such short notice to make this happen. A special thanks to our Guests of Honour for gracing us with their presence and for sharing such profound, valuable messages. It was truly a night to cherish! 🎓🏆🌟

📖 Apollo Secondary School celebrates National Book Week in style! 🌟📚

Today our learners and staff showed off their creative side by dressing up as their favorite literary characters. From classic novels to comic book heroes, everyone got into character and had a blast! 🤩

This celebration highlighted the importance of reading in our school community. Reading isn't just essential for language-based subjects; it has a ripple effect on all areas of learning, enhancing critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. By championing reading, we're empowering our learners to succeed in all aspects of their education.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this day so special! Today also served as an opportunity for the school to raise some funds to purchase much needed books and other items for our newly renovated reading room. If you'd like to sponsor books or other items, please get in touch with us. Let's work together to ignite a lifelong passion for reading in our learners! 📖💡

👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬 Our stellar young scientists, Jared Daniel Naidoo, Jazlynn Perumal and Nikhar Sadhabiriss were the winners of the Grade 11 Physical Science Quiz, where they competed against Meadowlands Secondary and Montarena Secondary.

Well done to our participants and a special thanks to our physical science educator Mr. R.S. Naidoo for preparing the learners for success.