We are in the process of moving over from the D6 School Communicator to the Engage Parent Portal.  The Engage ParentPortal has been rolled out grade by grade from the start of the first term.  We kindly request your patience in this regard.During the transition phase, all communication regarding sports fixtures and extra-murals will be emailed to you, withimportant documents and policies placed on the website: https://www.woodridge.co.za/term-dates-and-documents The Headmaster, together with the Deputy Headmaster is responsible for the day to day running of the school and parentsmay contact him at any time via email, cellphone or by visiting him at his office. The Headmaster has an open door policyand welcomes any communication.

COMMUNICATION

Subject Teacher Subject Head Director of Academics Deputy Headmaster Headmaster

Grade Head/HostelParent/Chaplain

Deputy Headmaster Headmaster

Coach/Outdoor Teacher/Cultural Teacher

Sports Administrator/OutdoorDirector/Cultural Director HeadmasterDeputy Headmaster

Extra Curricular Activities:

Pastoral:

Academic:

College switchboard: 041 492 0005

Sanatorium: 041 492 2407Coffee shop: 041 492 2404Debtors Administration: 041 492 2446

Travel arrangements: 041 492 2390Clothing shop: 041 492 2406Headmaster's PA: 041 492 0344

Deputy Headmaster's PA: 041 492 2442

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

All staff can be contacted by email: “firstname.surname@woodridge.co.za”

All parents are encouraged to follow the correct channels of communication - as depicted below:

COMMUNICATION If a parent is in any doubt as to who they need to speak to, then contacting the Grade Head is appropriate. If necessary, the Grade Head will redirect to the appropriate person. Grade 8 - Mrs de Bruyn Grade 9 - Mr LeshemGrade 10 - Mr BainesGrade 11 - Mrs VorsterGrade 12 - Mr Klopper Subject Matter QueriesContact  either  the  subject  teacher  or  the  HOD  of  that  specific  subject.  If  the  issue  is  ofa  more  serious  nature,  contact  the  Director  of  Academics.  If  unsure  of  who  to  contact,  then  go  directly  to  theDirector of Academics who will assess and re-direct if necessary. Behaviour IssuesContact the Grade Head. If of a more serious nature, contact the Head of Student Affairs, Mr Oppermann. Boarding IssuesContact the House Parent. If of a more serious nature contact Mr Opperman, Director of Boarding. If of a more seriousnature, contact either the Deputy Headmaster or the Headmaster. House ParentsCarter House: Mrs Bird | Founders House: Mrs Opperman | Kohler House: Mr Scheepers | Starck House: Mr Rathbone Cultural Issues (art, drama, music and cultural events)Contact the Head of Culture, Mrs van der Ploeg. If of a more serious nature, contact the Deputy Headmaster. Sport IssuesContact the sports Coach. If the issue is of a general nature, contact the Sports Administrator, Mr Gerber. If of a more serious nature, contact the Deputy Headmaster. Outdoor Education IssuesContact the Head of Outdoor education, Mr Teeton. If of a more serious nature, contact the Deputy  Headmaster. The Estate and GroundsContact  Mr  Holmes.  If  of  a  more  serious  nature,  contact the Business Manager, Mr Emslie. Thereafter contact the Headmaster of the Prep or the College if the matter has not been resolved. Bussing IssuesContact Ms Els or, if of a more serious nature, contact The Deputy Headmaster. Marketing IssuesContact either Mrs Niemann or Mr de Villiers. Sanitorium IssuesContact Sr Baard or Scholtz. If of a more serious nature, contact either the Headmaster of the Prep or the College. Disaster IssuesContact the Business Manager, Mr Emslie or the College or Prep Headmaster. Operational FunctionsThe operational functions of the schools are vested in the Business Manager, College Headmaster &Prep Headmaster.  The headmasters of the respective schools are directly responsible to the Executive Committee of Trustees. Accounts IssuesContact Mrs Taljaard on 041 492 2446. If she is unable to address your concern, contact the Financial Manager, Mr Kilfoil on 041 492 2392.

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Mr Bradley, Derek - HeadmasterMr Botha, Jacques - Deputy HeadmasterMrs Alexander, Murisha - FrenchMr Baines, Garry - Outdoor Education / isiXhosa / Tourism/ Grade Head: Gr 10Ms Bestbier, Caren - Drama / ArtMrs Botes, Cindy - English/Assistant House Parent for Carter HouseMrs Bradley, Lynette - HOD / Life SciencesMrs Brink, Elsa - Life SciencesMiss Broadway, Emma - GeographyMr Deasy, Kyle - History/TourismMrs Deasy, Jordan - History / EnglishMrs de Bruyn, Sandi-Leigh - Afrikaans /Grade Head: Gr 8Mrs Feltham, Lizel - HOD: AfrikaansMr Gillmer Robert - MusicMr Gerber, Ricky - Sports AdministratorMr Henrico, Wesley - ChaplainMr Houghton, David - MusicMr Jonas, Adrian - MusicMr Klopper, Brian - HOD: History / Grade Head: Gr 12Mrs Lagan, Mary-Anne - HOD: EnglishMr Leshem, Tal - Mathematics / Science / Grade Head: Gr 9Dr Logie, Catherine - Director of Academics / Physical ScienceMr Maartens, Peter - HOD: ScienceMr Millard, Waynne - HOD: GeographyMr Mkhwanazi, Lesego - MusicMr Moore, Grant - CAT / ITMrs Nel, Jacqui - EnglishMs Neville, Desree - Life SciencesMrs O’Grady, Lisa - HOD: Commerce / Accounting / EMSMr Oosthuizen, Timon - MusicMr Opperman, Christoff - Director of Boarding & Student Affairs / Accounting / Business Studies / EMSMrs Opperman, Karen - HOD: Mathematical LiteracyMr Rathbone, Wayne - Life Sciences / Head of Starck ResidenceMrs Ross, Zeralde - Visual ArtsMr Scholtz, Tyrone - AfrikaansMr Syce, Jason - Life Orientation / Business StudiesMr Teeton, Billy - Director of Outdoor Education (Campus)Mr Todkill, Greg - Business StudiesMiss van der Merwe, Adria - MusicMrs van der Ploeg, Patricia - Director of Cultural / MusicMrs Gilbert, Edurne - MathematicsMrs van Niekerk, Anneliese - MathematicsMr Venter, Herman - CATMrs Vorster, Adele - Geography / Grade Head: Gr 11Mr Perkins, Evan - MusicMrs Witteveen, Kirsty - Mathematics and Maths Literacy

COLLEGE ACADEMIC STAFF

Woodridge College & Preparatory School is governed according to accepted national and international practicefor Independent Schools.  Our schools are unique in their independence in governance and finance and this setsus apart from state schools.  Independence allows our school four vital freedoms: - To define our mission ;- To admit only those pupils our mission dictates we should serve;- To establish our own expectations for credentials and performance of teachers; and- To teach the truth, as we see it. In a dynamic organization such as a school, there are various power bases and each needs to understand itsrole in the greater picture.  Boundaries need to be set for good governance to occur.  Blurring or oversteppingboundaries leads to unhappiness in any organization and is not conducive to good governance. At Woodridge,the ultimate authority is the Woodridge Trust.  This is a self-perpetuating body that elects its own members whoare appointed for their specific skills.  Their role can be seen as: - To hold the school and its mission in trust;- Set policy (admissions, financial aid, class size, etc.); - To ensure the financial stability of the school;- Appoint and support the headmasters;- Plan strategically for the future; and- Evaluate the performance of the headmasters of the school. The Executive Board of Trustees meet twice a term. Members are:Mr Andrea Puggia - ChairmanMr Paul Lynch  - Vice ChairmanMr Dave Nezar - TrusteeMr George Yerolemou - TrusteeMr Wesa Moss  - TrusteeMr Neil Crawford - TrusteeMr Dave Emslie - Business ManagerMr Derek Bradley - Ex Officio Headmaster - CollegeMr Trevor von Berg - Ex Officio Headmaster - PrepMr Grant Puttergill - Ex Officio - OWA The Executive Committee of Trustees reserves the right to co-opt any person to serve on any sub-committee orfor any expertise which is required for a specific issue. The operational functions of the schools are vested in theCollege Headmaster, Prep Headmaster and Business Manager.  The headmasters of the respective schools aredirectly responsible to the Executive Committee of Trustees.

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

SPIRITUAL ETHOSWoodridge is a Christian, non-denominational school that promotes the personal development of all pupils inbody, mind and spirit. All the pupils from Grade 8 to 11 attend Divinity classes.  In these classes, generaldiscussions are encouraged. There are also teen Bible Study groups who meet in their free time to seek relevantanswers to life through the study of God’s word. Chapel services are held for boarders on Sundays by the Chaplain, with visiting pastors/ministers from variousdenominations contributing sermons on a rotational basis.  A Chaplain offers spiritual and life guidance to allpupils on a daily basis.  Pupils are encouraged to meet with him individually if required in his capacity asCounsellor.

As a Christian School, Woodridge adopts a holistic approachto education and aims to develop the body, mind and spiritto enable each pupil to reach his or her potential. To achieve this, Woodridge offers and challenges pupils toexperience the broadest possible range of academic,cultural, spiritual, social, outdoor and sporting interactionsby exploiting the following attributes: - individual attention;- a healthy, natural interaction with the environment;- nurturing of leadership and self-discipline;- encourage free thinking and independent individuals; and - service to the community.

We believe that pupils have the right to learn;staff have the right to teach, and parents have theright to service. In order to uphold these rights, Woodridgeencourages the following  values: - Mutual respect and dignity;- Integrity and honesty;- Empathy and interaction;- Tenacity and teamwork; and- Appreciation and care for the environment.

MISSION CORE VALUES