\"The country side, the fresh air, the environment and all extra mural activities, but above all the education. I wish I had the money to send my grandchildren there. Well done Woodridge College."
Avril van der Berg
Because at Woodridge, learning is an adventure.
Woodridge is a prestigious independent school in South Africa, defined by its authenticity and extraordinary natural environment, where young people grow through balance and belonging. Set amid the freedom of nature, we provide small classes and diverse opportunities in experiential learning, alongside an extensive sporting, cultural, and outdoor education curriculum. This unique fusion of academic excellence and character building fosters a genuine sense of community, producing confident, compassionate problem-solvers who contribute positively to society with a lifelong learning mindset in a healthy environment.
Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA-accredited independent school, nestled between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Jeffreys Bay on a picturesque 365-acre estate. It is home to nearly 800 day scholars and boarders from South Africa and abroad. From as young as two years old, when enrolment begins, we endeavour to provide our pupils with an authentic experience and an extraordinary sense of balance and belonging, thereby producing confident, compassionate individuals who are as capable in life as they are in learning.
Dear parents, there are certain occasions in the life of a school that invite us to pause, look back, and reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today. Our recent Founders’ Day celebrations were one such occasion. Over the past week, I have had the privilege of sharing in several special moments, from the unveiling of our Foundation Stone to our Founders’ Day Assembly. Along the way, I have had the opportunity to spend time with old boys, old girls, former staff, parents, and friends of Woodridge. As stories were shared and memories revisited, I found myself reflecting on a simple but profound question: What is it that has sustained Woodridge for ninety years? The answer, I believe, lies in the foundations upon which our school was built.
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Dear parents, whether we like it or not, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models such as ChatGPT are here to stay. The pace at which these technologies are developing is remarkable. They have the potential to transform the way we work, communicate, solve problems, and learn. As a school, we are both excited and challenged by this new chapter in education. Like every significant technological advancement before it, AI presents incredible opportunities alongside important questions and responsibilities.
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Dear parents, as we approach the half-term break, it is hard to believe how quickly the past nine weeks have passed. It feels as though we were only recently welcoming pupils back to school, full of anticipation for the term ahead. Yet, in what seems like the blink of an eye, we find ourselves at the midpoint of the term, reflecting on a period that has been filled with learning, growth, achievement, challenge, and opportunity.
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