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From the Headmaster's Desk - 3 August 2026

Dear parents, as we come to the end of another busy and memorable term, it is an appropriate time to pause and reflect on all that has taken place over the past four months. It has certainly been a term filled with activity, challenge, achievement, and celebration. The term began with significant disruption as severe weather and flooding impacted our routines and tested our resilience as a community. Yet, as is so often the case at Woodridge, our pupils, staff, and families responded with understanding, patience, and a determination to ensure that learning and school life continued with as little interruption as possible.

Jul 24, 2026 / By Sarah Moodley / Preparatory / General / Newsletters

Prep Circular - 24 July 2026

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.

Prep Circular - 26 June 2026

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.

From the Headmaster's Desk - 26 June 2026

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.