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  • The Happy Chappie Project

    The Happy Chappie Project
    Feb 9 2023

    This project involves the boys thinking about their own happiness and those around them.  This project also allows the boys to think about things like dignity, social justice, and a sense of community.  While these topics sound overwhelming, the project is managed at an age-appropriate level and will be managed in a way that the boys can relate to.
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    2 min
  • The head masters "Ridge Up" program.

    The head masters "Ridge Up" program.
    Jan 31 2023

    “RidgeUp” is a new and exciting program which the Grade 5’s and 6’s voluntarily attend.  This program shows the schools commitment to being a thought leader and offering the boys something impactful and something that will really made a difference to how the young boys think.
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    14 min
  • Mandy Herold talks about developing emotional skills and the need to build connection with our children. A fascinating listen for all new and soon to be parents.

    Mandy Herold talks about developing emotional skills and the need to build connection with our children. A fascinating listen for all new and soon to be parents.
    Jan 20 2022
    The Head of our Junior Prep, Mandy Herold​ explains that emotions are energy in motion which pass, so teaching our children to feel their feelings and then move through them is a life skill. Tools like the Mood meter (Yale) and the Feeling Buddies (Conscious Discipline) are very helpful to get the ball rolling on these types of conversations.

     She also builds on this by identifying that when we empower our children to manage their feelings, we teach them to self-regulate.

    Mandy also emphasises the need for CONNECTION with our children. Connection is made up of 4 components: Eye contact, Physical touch, being present, in a playful situation. These connections on the outside build connections on the inside which wire our children’s brains for impulse control and willingness.  
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    8 min
  • Nico Seakamela's welcome address on behalf of the Senior Prep

    Nico Seakamela's welcome address on behalf of the Senior Prep
    Jan 19 2022

    The newly appointed Head of the Senior Prep, Nico Seakamela speaks about the development  of the boys  entrusted in our care. He outlines the need to develop tone, intellectual, moral and intelligence and not merely focus on assessment. He unpacks the great responsibility we have as educators  and reinforces The Ridge School's intention to deliver on our promise to know and grow our boys. 
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    6 min
  • The need for strong leadership - a Headmaster's view.

    The need for strong leadership - a Headmaster's view.
    Nov 12 2021

    In this episode, our Headmaster, Mr Wayne Naidoo takes us through his views on leadership in schools. What it means for a school to be a social anchor, and what school leadership needs to do to navigate towards what all schools should look like – not just privileged ones. He also unpacks the school's role in dealing with social pressure and the community's vital influence on individual development. 
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    14 min
  • What is hidden Dyslexia? S2 Ep1

    What is hidden Dyslexia? S2 Ep1
    Oct 19 2021
    On this episode  of The Ridge OnAir we're going to be meeting the brand new Head of the Lighthouse Learning Support Center, Mrs Penny Meyer. Penny has a wealth of  experience and a special interest in teaching children, join us as she talks about hidden dyslexia. We've also got fantastic music for you, two incredible sports stories and news from the Maths Department, but season 2 kicks off with us getting to know the new Headmaster, Mr Wayne Naidoo a little better. 
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    31 min
  • The Ridge OnAir S2 Teaser

    The Ridge OnAir S2 Teaser
    Oct 5 2021

    The Ridge OnAir Podcast returns for S2. In this teaser we meet the new Headmaster, Wayne Naidoo.
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    4 min
  • Our Grade 7' say farewell! S1 Ep6

    Our Grade 7' say farewell! S1 Ep6
    Nov 30 2020

    In the  final episode of  The Ridge OnAir for 2020, our boys might be  wearing masks and social distancing, but they are still singing their hearts out,  speaking their minds and showing bucketloads of the Ridge Right Stuff! 

    While parents thought they would have to miss all the wonderful end of year traditions like carol services,  and tribute songs from the junior grades to the Grade 7 leavers  - we've brought them to you on the podcast instead. 

    In an episode jam packed with boys voices, we hear what some of the Grade 7's consider their best memories of the school, what they have learned as Ridge boys, and what they are most looking forward to in high school. The little ones tell us about their plans for the holidays and we have very special messages from Headmaster Richard Stanley and Chairman Itumeleng Kgaboesele. 

    Sit back turn up the volume and get ready for some great music and insightful musings from The Ridge School!
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    36 min