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We want to ensure that a Woodridge education is accessible to all deserving pupils. To achieve this, financial and social support to those who ordinarily find Woodridge “out of reach” is not only a desire but an obligation. The privilege of attending Woodridge must remain “within reach” to all. The Foundation will have the raising of funds to achieve this as a key focus area.
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Woodridge has recovered well since a fire devastated the campus in 2017. The school was rebuilt with purpose and provided us with a modern and sustainable infrastructure. However, we must move with the times, which entails constant refinements to current infrastructure and, where necessary, the provision of further infrastructure to ensure that we are future-ready.
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Our staff complement forms the core of the institution, and it is paramount that the school attracts, develops, and retains quality teachers and support staff. Woodridge is committed to producing innovative problem solvers who can lead with purpose in all spheres of life. Our staff hold the key to their development, and therefore further upskilling and expanding of their knowledge via staff development interventions will provide for personal growth and increase the school's all-round educational capabilities. To ensure these interventions are in-depth and meaningful, funding outside the school's current income stream will be necessary and made possible through the efforts of the Foundation.
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The range of physical pursuits available at Woodridge has always been an attractive aspect of the school. Beyond traditional sporting codes, we pride ourselves in offering outdoor experiential learning opportunities that set us apart. These character-building experiences challenge our pupils and are key in developing self-reliance and team skills that ultimately promote self-confidence and personal growth. For many current and past pupils, they define what it means to be a Woodridgean. We intend to take this to greater heights by making the “experience” even more meaningful through an extensive outdoor education programme, which will focus on producing pupils who are problem-solvers with a strong sense of character.
The Foundation is registered as a non-profit organization (NPC) in terms of the Companies Act, is a separate legal entity from the School, and has Woodridge College and Preparatory School as its sole beneficiary. It also has Public Benefits Organisation (PBO) status and as such is authorized to issue Section 18 A tax certificates to qualifying donors.
This Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of independent alumni and ex officio representatives of the Woodridge Trust and the Old Woodridgean Association.
Woodridge Preparatory School was founded in 1936, making it fitting that the fundraising target is R36 million by 2036, which will coincide with the centenary celebrations of the school.
| Sonwabo Zide | Andrea Puggia | Chulumanco Kate | Glen Mukheibir | Grant Puttergill | Loyiso Jiya | Paul Lynch | Trenwyth Pledger |
| Class of 1999 Head of Kohler Residence Chief Operating Officer at HSBC |
Class of 1980 Head of Kohler Residence Chairman of the Woodridge Trust Director of PwC South Africa |
Class of 2019 Captain of Debating Team Founder & Director of The Virtual Desk |
Class of 1978 Head of Carter Residence Executive Financial Planner at Old Mutual |
Class of 1996 Head of Founders Residence OWA Chairman Puttergill Farming |
Class of 1986 Chairman of Bannow Africa (Pty) Ltd. |
Class of 1979 Prefect Co-owner of Standard Wool |
Class of 1995 Head of Matopos Residence Owner of Thunzi Bush Lodge |
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