Monthly Impact Reports
Today, Amy Ward (CK Care Practioner) submitted her thorough monthly report on her work at Apex High in Eersteriver and all contributors agreed to share their personal reflections. These narrative reports are combined with quarterly subjective wellbeing patterns to paint a comprehensive picture to for our funders. Years ago, NPOs placed emphasis on Activity Records, i.e. what they did and how many people participated but the impact of our work is far more important to our partners and forms the bulk of our reporting with the Activity Sheet attached as an addendum.
“I have found someone that listened to me and showed me that my thoughts and emotions matter. I have a much more positive image of myself. I am enjoying the things I used to enjoy more and I want to live. I feel like I have so much to live for. I feel absolutely understood, supported and safe. I am looking at things from a new perspective.” Learner
“I hoped that my confidence in myself would improve and that I could accept that I don’t have to fix all the problems of people, but can rather support them. CK helped me reach this goal. I am more cheerful, I take a step back before I go into a situation, I realised that I don’t have to fix someone else’s problems and I am happier with myself and my friendships. The therapy session that stood out for me was the first time I brought my homework in. Ms Ward was very proud of me for making so much progress and that made me feel good about myself. Someone was proud of my improvement – that stood out. Ms Ward understood all my problems and offered clear and helpful advice, making me progress very positively and quickly. I felt safe and felt my mental health was in good hands. I feel welcomed here and now I know there is someone I can talk to when I feel like no one else is listening.” Learner
“It is so wonderful that scholars feel welcome to come and address their anger in a healthy way. I have had two scholars that usually resort to fighting ask me if they can go to the CK office to use the punching bag. They have both spoken to me to let me know that it really helped them and that they feel so relieved that there is a safe space for them to work through their emotions. As a teacher, I have also had to ask to use the punching bag and I can say that it created a place where we can let go without judgement.” Educator
“I felt so emotional when we were asked to define rest as it was the one thing I felt that I cannot do or experience mentally since my husband’s passing three months ago. I didn’t know that something as simple as colouring a picture had the ability to be so relaxing.”
“Today’s professional development session delivered by CK was incredibly insightful. The focus on communication allowed us to take a step back and reflect deeply on our roles as communicators, rather than just receivers. It was a valuable reminder of the impact our words, tone, and approach have on fostering understanding and trust within our school community.”