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Prep Circular - December 2025

Dear families, as the year draws to a close, it is time for us to reflect on the year and begin planning for next year. Key questions that guide our thinking centers around what the purpose is of everything we do, and are we truly providing the platform and foundation for children to grow into their best selves? With rapid advances in technology, we are asking critical questions about what children must learn and how they should learn it. In an ever-changing world, the ability to think, adapt and remain curious is essential.

Woodridge Prep announces appointment of new Head

Woodridge Preparatory School is delighted to announce that Mr Clifford Reed has been appointed as the new Headmaster of Woodridge Preparatory School, with effect from 1 January 2026. He brings over 14 years of rich, multifaceted experience at Woodridge, where he has taught various grades and subjects, led the rugby programme, served as a boarding house master, coached young athletes, and run the extensive Outdoor Education programme.

Nov 14, 2025 / By Sarah Moodley / Preparatory / Newsletters

Prep Circular - 14 November 2025

Dear parents, as we reach that time of year again when children across South Africa sit for their examinations, I cannot help but reflect on what this really means for them. For many pupils and their parents, it is a stressful time filled with pressure, late nights, and nerves. I would like to share some personal thoughts on this topic. These are my own views, not necessarily those of the school. When we talk about examinations in primary school, we are talking about children who are still growing - emotionally, socially, and intellectually. They are still learning how to manage feelings, focus, and handle pressure. Yet, we ask them to sit formal examinations that reward short-term recall rather than genuine learning. I often wonder if this is really what learning should look like at such a young age.

From the Headmaster's Desk - 31 October 2025

Dear parents, the past three weeks at Woodridge College have been a vibrant and rewarding period in our school calendar, filled with sporting triumphs, cultural highlights, and, of course, the ongoing academic rigours that define this time of year. Our pupils have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and commitment. From the energy on the sports fields and in the pools, to the creativity shown in the Art room and in various musical performances at the recent Soirée, it has been heartening to witness the dedication and school spirit.