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GRADE 7 CAMP

GRADE 4 CAPPING CEREMONY

FIRST DAY BACK 2020

GRADE 4E RELAXING WITH A GOOD BOOK

GRADE 1’s 2020

The Grade 1’s have settled into their new classrooms happily. We are so excited about the new year!

GRADE 6’s START THE YEAR ON A STEAMY NOTE

Grade 6 STEAM kicked off with a visit to the Adler Medical Museum. The boys were fascinated to hear about the evolution of medicine over the years and by the many artefacts on display.

The boys were shocked to hear about how the sick were treated in the past and expressed their gratitude for modern medicine.

THE NEW GRADE 0 CLASS

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Cricket vs St Peter’s – 29 January – 14:00
  2. Gr 1-7 Class and individual photographs (BLUES) – 29 January – 08:00
  3. College Information Expo – 30 January – 13:30
  4. Water-Polo vs St Peter’s – 30 January – 14:00
  5. Swimming Gala – 31 January – 13:45
  6. Grade 0 Cocktail Party – 4 February – 18:00
  7. Cricket vs Pridwin – 5 February – 14:00
  8. Water-Polo vs St David’s – 6 February – 14:00
  9. Cricket vs Pridwin – 8 February – 08:30

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AUCKLAND PARK PREP HANDOVER THEIR CENTENARY GIFT TO THE RIDGE

 

 

THE RIDGE SCHOOL ANNUAL GOLF DAY

 

GRADE 6 WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTS

The Grade 6 boys have developed A STEAM website. Below is a list of the boys with a link to their website.

Fayzan Adroos – https://adroosf.wixsite.com/mysite/questions-on-the-food-pyramid

Kabir Budlender – https://budlenderk.wixsite.com/ecoforlife

Warwick Bradford – https://bradfordw.wixsite.com/agreenworld

Shaka Buthelezi – https://buthelezis9.wixsite.com/a-worlds-view

Isa Gani – https://ganii5.wixsite.com/mysite

GRADE 0’s MAKING 3D SHAPES

 

The Grade 0 boys made the most gorgeous 3D paper bag stars this past week! They glued paper bags together with precision, cut the edges, splattered paint over them and then dusted them with glitter!

RIDING FOR A PURPOSE

 

On Sunday 17 November, David Chorley rode the 94.7 cycle race on a tandem with his dad Shane. As 94.7 is named RideForAPurpose David thought it would be a good opportunity to raise money for those less fortunate than himself. They did well and completed the race in a time of 3hr31.

As he has had asthma and excema for most of his life he decided to raise money for the WitsPaediatricFund. He raised R5700 and will buy various asthma pumps, some nebulisers and cortisone creams for those clinic patients who are in need of medication. On Thursday 12 December, David will spend the morning at the Johannesburg General Hospital where he will have the opportunity to meet some of the clinic patients who will benefit from the medication.

Thank you so much to family and friends for the very generous sponsorships.

GRADE 2 BOYS LEARNING ABOUT MEASUREMENTS

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GRADE 3 & 7 MATH COLLABORATION LESSON

 

The grade 7 boys have developed Maths games on a grade 3 level and are playing (testing) their fun game with them.

RIGHT STUFF PASSPORT ENTRY FOR GRADE 2

 

Robin spent a good 60 minutes helping clean out his and Jamie’s playroom on Saturday 9 November. The boys then took an exceptional amount of toys to their local charity shop and spent another 30 minutes off loading and handing them over.

 

IMG-20191120-WA0001Kago Masote, Luthando Masinda and Oliver Johns at the Gauteng Central Lions Cricket capping ceremony, where they were capped by Kagiso Rabada, very exciting and inspiring!

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Cricket vs St Peter’s, Lynwood – 23 November – 08:00
  2. General Knowledge Quiz – 25 November – 07:40
  3. Carols and Thanksgiving Picnic – 25 November – 17:00
  4. Grade 3 Thanksgiving Service – 26 November – 07:45
  5. Grade 4 & 5 The Mini Science Lab Show – 27 November – 09:30
  6. Grade 6 & 7 The Mini Science Lab Show – 27 November – 11:15
  7. Tabloid Gala Grade 3-7 – 29 November – 09:00
  8. Grade 7 Leavers’ Valedictory Dinner – 29 November – 18:00
  9. School Photo’s – 2-3 December – 08:00
  10. Sports Awards Ceremony – 3 December – 08:00
  11. SP Prize-Giving Rehearsal – 4 December – 08:15
  12. Grade 0 Last Day of School – 5 December – 07:45
  13. SP Prize-Giving – 5 December – 18:00
  14. Last Day of School Grade 1-7 Boys to wear Blues- 6 December
  15. Final Assembly – 6 December – 07:40
  16. Valedictory Assembly – 6 December – 10:00
  17. School Closes – 6 December – 11:00

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GRADE 7 MARKET DAY

BASKETBALL TOUR TO CAPE TOWN

The Ridge had its first Basketball tour during half term in Hout Bay, Western Cape. The boys had a great time in preparation for the 2020 season.

GRADE 3 CAMP

PARTNERSHIP OF HOPE FUND-RAISER

The Marimba boys showed off their skills at the Partnership of Hope Fund-Raiser. The event was held at the Circa Gallery in Rosebank.

JP BOYS SUPPORTING OUR RUGBY CHAMPS

After the magnificent win over England, the JP boys decided to continue the celebrations for one more day.

GRADE 5 RUGBY COMPETITION

Prior to the start of the recent incredible Rugby World Cup in Japan, the Grade 5s organised a Rugby World Cup Lucky Draw competition. The purpose of the competition was two-fold: firstly to raise money for our Ridge Rhinos; and secondly to create a spirit of interest, fun and banter for the duration of the tournament. Boys entered the competition and were randomly assigned a team or a couple of teams, depending on how many times they entered. Throughout the tournament, boys kept up with results, and kept a keen eye on which of them were still in the running to claim prizes by the end of the World Cup. Ten boys were lucky enough to have got South Africa as their team and won Nu Metro movie vouchers : Christopher Allen, William Boland, Tom Bottger, Luke Holden, Joshua Roesch, Matthew Samuels-Duvel, Sam Sargent, Griffin Schroder, Joshua Stapylton-Smith and Andrew Turvey.

A massive thank-you to the Grade 5 class moms that were so involved in generating spirit for this initiative as well as organising such wonderful prizes. And then lastly, keeping in mind our main focus in raising money for our Ridge Rhinos: as a Grade 5 group we raised slightly over R4000. Well done Grade 5s!

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AWARDS OCTOBER

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Grade 4E – Joshua Ferreira  

Grade 4O – Duncan  Van Niekerk

Grade 4K – Matthew  Hume 

Grade 5S – Andrew Turck 

Grade 5M – Sam Sargent 

Grade 5P – Matthew Samuels-Duvel 

Grade 6R – Daniel  Shuter 

Grade 6L – Christopher Butcher 

Grade 6B – Michael van Heerden 

Grade 7N –  Connor Leech 

Grade 7M –  Richie Grant 

Grade 7H – Vivek Bhana 

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MUSIC ASSEMBLY

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Cricket vs St David’s – 9 November – 08:00
  2. Remembrance Day Service Grade 4-7, Boys to wear blues – 11 November – 07:45
  3. Preparing for Grade 3 – Info session for current Grade 2 parents (Zulu classroom under the Nicolson Hall) – 12 November – 07:10
  4. SP Music Soiree: Nicolson Hall – 12 November – 18:00
  5. Grade 2 Music Assembly – 12 November – 07:45
  6. Parent Talk with Jan Mallen and Mandy Herold – 13 November – 07:15
  7. Inter-schools Gala @ St David’s – 13 November
  8. Grade 0 Cake Sale – 15 November – 12:45
  9. The Ridge School Golf Day – 15 November – 11:00
  10. Water Polo – Willie Castle U11 Boys @ St David’s – 15 Monday – 14:00
  11. Cricket vs St Peter’s – 16 November – 08:00
  12. Grade 3 Music Assembly – 19 November – 07:45
  13. Grade 6-7 Exams – 20 November
  14. JP Parent Interviews: Prior online booking essential – 20 November – 14:00
  15. Thanksgiving Carols by Candlelight Picnic – 22 November – 17:00
  16. Cricket vs St Peter’s – 23 November – 08:00

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ART WEEK

 

SACS WATERPOLO TOURNAMENT

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GRADE 0’s FUN IN THE SUN

 

The boys had a blast during free play. Who knew playing in the mud could be so marvellous?

THE SOUND OF CHILDREN

 

 

 

THE GRADE 4 CANOE POLO

 

 

FUN IN GRADE 1

 

The boys have had so much fun this week, learning about insects, visiting the art expo and celebrating Bok Friday.

 

JP VEGGIE GARDEN

 

The Grade 2 boys have picked their first crop of veggies. The lettuce was used to make the school salad for two days running! Thanks to Seedling Stokvel, they have now planted the Spring tray and we are eagerly awaiting for the first strawberry or tomato fruit!

MARKET DAY

 

SANTA SHOE BOX

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We are fast approaching the end of the year and the boys are getting into the Christmas spirit by decorating their Santa Shoe Boxes.

ST MARY’S INSTRUMENTAL EVENING

 

GRADE 2 BOYS RECEIVING THEIR CERTIFICATES DURING THE DRAMA EISTEDDFOD

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GRADE 0 BOYS CELEBRATING THEIR CERTIFICATES FROM ‘CONFIDENT KIDS EISTEDDFOD’

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INSPIRING LEADERS FROM THE BEGINNING

 

The Grade 0 boys had an opportunity to spend time with their Grade 7 SALT leader.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Hockey vs St David’s – 19 October – 08:00
  2. Lus Vir Lees SP Boys – 21 October – 07:40
  3. Lus Vir Lees JP Boys – 21 October – 09:15
  4. Grade 4-6 IBT Assessment: English – 21 October
  5. FAMSA Talk to Grade 7 – 21 October – 12:15
  6. Chess vs De La Salle – 21 October – 16:45
  7. SP Choir Rehearsal at St Katharine’s – 21 October – 07:00
  8. Ridge SP Choir Festival @ The Linder Auditorium – 22 October – 18:30
  9. Grade 3-6 IBT Assessments: Maths – 22 October
  10. Grade 3’s Depart for Camp – 22 October – 08:00
  11. Preparing for Grade 4 information session for Grade 3 Parents: Auditorium – 22 October – 07:45
  12. Grade 1-7 Boys to wear Summer Blues – 23 October
  13. Grade 3 Return from Camp – 23 October – 16:30
  14. Grade 5-6 IBT Assessment Science – 23 October
  15. School Closers for Half Term – 23 September – 13:25
  16. School Reopens – Grade 1-7 Boys to wear Summer Blues – 30 October – 07:40
  17. Grade 4-7 Parent Interviews: Prior Online Booking Essential – 30 October
  18. Grade 7 EMS Market Day – 31 October – 11:00

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GRADE 6 BOYS ACTIVE LEARNING LESSON

The Grade 6 boys spent time learning about status, stereotypes, bias and the brain in STEAM. Through active learning the boys could experience these concepts visually, kinetically and through listening.

GRADE 7 BOYS ROLE-PLAYING

The Grade 7’s were role playing homeless and vulnerable people to see what the reaction of Ridge boys and staff would be as they came into school. We found that many just walked past and so were reminded to be merciful and kind to our ‘neighbours’

CHESS VS ST BENEDICT’S

GRADE 6 STEAM VISUAL THINKING STRATEGIES

OLD BOYS ASSEMBLY CLASS OF 2014

The Ridge welcomed back the Class of 2014 before they sit for their final exams. After an enriching service and a delicious tea our Old Boys wandered around the school campus to relive their happy days spent here at The Ridge.

RIDGE OLD BOYS CAPE TOWN REUNION

An enjoyable evening was spent reconnecting with old boys at the Cape Town Reunion. It is clear from the video below that The Ridge still holds a special place in their hearts.

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RIDGE RIGHT STUFF AWARDS – SEPTEMBER

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Grade 4E – William Wadman

Grade 4O – Harrison Pettit

Grade 4K – Neo Selibe

Grade 5S – Mondli Shibambu

Grade 5M – Lee-Roy Mochan

Grade 5P – Andrew Turvey

Grade 6R – Kemka Amaonwu

Grade 6L – Davrin Gillot

Grade 6B – Thomas Dewar

Grade 7N –  Munashe Musora

Grade 7M – Dhivian Moodley (Absent for photo)

Grade 7H – Thomas  Clucas (Absent for photo)
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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Trinity Music Exams @ The Ridge – 7 October – 09:00
  2. Chess vs St Peter’s Girls – 7 October – 16:45
  3. Yom Kippur Begins – 8 October
  4. Inter-schools Robotics Competition – 9 October – 13:30
  5. Inter-house Hockey – 9 October – 14:00
  6. ABRSM Music Theory @ Rosebank Union Church – 9 October – 14:30
  7. Hockey vs St Benedict’s – 12 October – 08:00
  8. FAMSA Talk to Grade 7 – 14 October – 12:15
  9. Chess vs Pridwin – 14 October – 16:45
  10. Confident Kids Eisteddford in the Auditorium – 14-17 October – 13:00
  11. Visual Arts Exhibition – 16 October 07:40
  12. St Mary’s Instrumental Evening – 16 October – 16:00

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NEW JP BUILDING BLESSING

The Junior Prep building was dedicated and blessed on Friday 13 September. Our guests of honour included James Clucas, James Thomas, Edith Venter and Gillian Dippenaar.

FIRST DAY OF TERM 3

 

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Ridgie and the Centenary Committee welcomed our boys back to school this morning with hugs, smiles and delicious apples. The theme for this term is GAPGreeting, Awareness and Acknowledgment and Politeness. #100years #livingthelegacy

FUN IN THE JP BUILDING

GRADE 0’s  CELEBRATING SPRING

 

The Grade 0 boys welcomed Spring by arranging flowers. They used yoghurt containers as part of our recycling initiative and each boy brought flowers to share. The boys enjoyed learning the basics of flower arranging and were able to identify at least 10 common flowers by the end of the session. Moms were delighted to be presented with the beautiful arrangements at the end of the day!

GRADE 0’s LEARNING ABOUT A FROGS LIFE CYCLE

 

 

GRADE 7 BOYS PREPARING FOR MARKET DAY

 

Grade 7H and 7M sold snacks and delicious baked goods at the Reading Breakfast. They made a profit of R5400 which will be donated to a charity of their choice. Thank you for supporting them. We look forward to seeing you later this term at their market days!

INTER SCHOOL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

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The Ridge Team 1: Abdullah Navlakhi, Alex Hutton, Robert Steyn and Michael Jeong
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The Ridge Team 2: Valentino Sartini Kruger, Matthew Thomson, Vashiv Naidoo, Ethan Stein
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The Ridge Team 3: Ikenna Solarin, Nyiko Mabunda, Zhy Ravjee, Chris Herman, Lwazi Mabuza and Adam Stoutjesdyk

The Ridge entered 3 teams into the Brescia House Inter School General Knowledge Quiz this week. All three teams did remarkably well and finished in the TOP 5.

CANOEING TIME TRIALS

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The canoeing team started their first Monday evening time trial at Emmarentia Dam this week. The junior boys complete a 3km race, whilst the senior boys complete a 5km race. This sunset time trial will continue throughout the third term on Monday (race starts at 5:30pm sharp) and both boys and parents are are encouraged to get on the water and participate in this informal yet fun weekly event.

GRADE 2 BOYS EXPLORING FLOWERS

 

Grade 2F learnt about the parts of a flower by cutting open a sunflower to investigate the inside using magnifying glasses.

THE RIDGE VEGGIE GARDEN

 

The Ridge veggie garden is coming along so beautifully and the boys are really enjoying watching its progress.

ROALD DAHL CELEBRATION

 

WORLD ROBOTICS OLYMPIAD

 

The Ridge participated in the WRO (World Robotics Olympiad) challenge for the first time on 26 July 2019.  Vashiv Naidoo, Kabir Budlender, Reza Saloojie and Matthew Jennings represented the Ridge at the challenge. The theme this year was Smart cities: Smart Passenger Transport. The mission was to build a robot that could act as a real autonomous, self-driving taxi that takes passengers from a starting position to a target area. The boys collaborated with each other within their teams and although they were anxious at times, they proved to be unstoppable. I am proud of the boys. They persevered through the difficult tasks that the challenge threw at them. Even when faced with adversity they maintained true sportsmanship by acknowledging the efforts of other competing teams.  Competition aside, the boys displayed oodles of the Right Stuff.

THE RIDGE RIGHT STUFF AWARDS JULY 2019

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Grade 4E – Liam Murphy

Grade 4O – Ethan Burrell

Grade 4K – Sebastian Steffny

Grade 5S – Ethan Stein

Grade 5M – Griffin Schroder

Grade 5P – Mulalo Selamolela (Absent on day of photo)

Grade 6R – Warwick Bradford

Grade 6L – Benjamin Wyborn

Grade 6B – Matthew Kaplan

Grade 7N –  Yusuf Surtee

Grade 7M –  Hlumani Thomas

Grade 7H – Makhosonke Mchunu(Absent on day of photo)

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Congratulations to Kutloano Modisaesi an Old Ridge Boy for receiving the following awards at Hilton College:

  1. Carl Klingenberg Memorial Prize (best all-rounder in Grade 12)
  2. Dick Graham Memorial Prize (best Trials Results Dux)

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Heritage Day Assembly – 20 September – 07:45
  2. Area Cricket Festival – 20-23 September
  3. School Holiday – 23 September
  4. Public Holiday: Heritage Day – 24 September
  5. Hockey vs Pridwin – 25 September – 14:00
  6. Talk from St John’s (Paul Edey) for Grade 6 Parents and Boys – 26 September – 07:10
  7. Class of 2014 Old Boys Assembly – 27 September – 07:30
  8. Fish River Canoe Marathon: Eastern Cape – 27-28 September
  9. St John’s College Open Day – 28 September – 09:00
  10. Hockey vs St Peter’s – 28 September – 08:00
  11. Chess vs St Benedict’s – 30 September – 16:45
  12.  SACS Water Polo Festival (1st Team) – 2-6 October

 

 

 

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Dear Parents

Janet Fox’s A Westcliff Story has sadly come and gone all too quickly but I’m sure that most will agree that it has left a lasting memory that, in particular, will stay long in the hearts and minds of every Ridge boy. The play week with its five evening performances proved to be a rather taxing one for most of the boys and yet, to their credit, all of them, including the very youngest kept the momentum going right through to and including the final night.

There were so many magical moments and so much to take away from all that Mrs Fox’s extraordinary extravaganza brought to us all. From the fascinating Westcliff history and the deeply significant link to The Ridge’s development and growth over the 100 years, to so many well-chosen songs and melodies that served to bring so much of the past to life for many of us again. The play provided the boys – and all of us – with a unique ‘blast from the past’ learning experience. In addition, of course, we were treated to a whole school cast of 500 + highly spirited and fully engaged Ridge lads who undoubtedly loved every minute under the spotlights.

Such a profoundly moving production took years of careful and sensitive planning, months of well thought out preparation time and rehearsing, as well as all that went into fine-tuning every minute feature from start to finish, so that the audiences would be wrapped in a state of wonder, as we all were, for all six performances.

The genius behind it all was undoubtedly Janet Fox-van der Poel. Our sincere congratulations on a remarkable production, Janet. She would, however, be the first to ensure that tribute is paid to a whole team of helpers, support players, advisers, musicians, and staff members without whom A Westcliff Story could not have been staged. In addition, as mentioned earlier, it must be said just how proud we are of our school of Ridge lads who each played his part so wonderfully well throughout the build-up to play week and then during all six performances.

Another point to bear in mind is that none of the undeniable success of A Westcliff Story could have been achieved were it not for the fact that some academic time had to be sacrificed in the week leading up to production. Given the ‘primary’ nature of all that we work hard to offer our boys in the form of a holistic learning experience, we believe that it was a sacrifice worth making. There will be more than enough time in the months ahead for us to make up the time lost.

A final thought is that with history – both the school’s and South Africa’s – being brought to life in this visual and highly entertaining way, parents are encouraged to spend some time with their boys researching and finding out more of the facts about the many important milestone happenings that were highlighted during the two hours. Historical facts pertaining to the early years of Johannesburg as a small mining town, the 2nd World War, the Rivonia Trial and the struggle heroes, Dr Christiaan Barnard, etc.

This Ridge Reporter will offer you a few delightful reminders of some of the photographed highlights and features of the production and will, I’m sure, prove to be a rather special keepsake into the months ahead.

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THE RIDGE NIGHT RUN

 

GRADE 6 AUTOBIOGRAPHY

 

The Grade 6 boys are working on putting together their autobiography in English. They are using this activity to extend their writing but at the same time learn about themselves and their family.

THE GRADE 0s LEARNING ABOUT THE PULLEY SYSTEM

 

The Grade 0’s had great fun experimenting with pulleys as part of their underground and mining theme.

SA MARATHON CHAMPS

 

James Stapylton-Smith and Nick Faure participated in the SA Marathon Champs that took place at Cradle Moon in Muldersdrift. They placed 7th overall in their U14 K2.

AFTERCARE 

 

Some Grade 2 boys doing their reading homework in aftercare with the Grade 0 boys enjoying their stories.

 

RUGBY AT ST STITHIANS

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Rugby vs WHPS (away) – 22 June – 08:30 – 12:30
  2. Play rehearsals as per schedule – 20 June
  3. JP Parent Interviews, Prior online booking essential, Grade 3 Classes                              – 26 June – 14:00 – 19:00
  4. Tennis vs King David’s – 27 June – 14:00 – 17:00
  5. The Ridge Rugby Festival day 1 – 28 June – 10:00 – 16:00
  6. Reports to go home. Gr 1-7 Boys to wear Blues – 28 June
  7. Half Term – School breakup – Staggered pick up times – 28 June
  8. Play rehearsals as per schedule – 8 July
  9. Boys Return from Half Term – 8 July – 07:30
  10. Grade 4-7 Parent Interviews: Prior Online Bookings essential – 9 July – 14:00-17:00
  11. Tennis vs St Peter’s – 11 July – 14:00 – 17:00
  12. Full Run Through of the musical production – 12 July – 08:00 – 13:00

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THE RIDGE #RIGHTSTUFF ACTION DAY     1 JUNE 2019

 

Parents, boys and staff spent the day assisting the greater Johannesburg community as part of the Ridge Right Stuff Action Day. The Ridge family spent time at The Johannesburg Zoo, Zoo Lake, Salvazione School, Johannesburg Children’s Home and many other organisations.

GRADE 4’s BUILDING STRUCTURES

The grade 4 boys had to build strong and rigid structures using toothpicks and jelly sweets in science this week. It was a great way to link learning with a little fun and a sugar rush to top of it all.

ALL NEW GRADE 1 PLAYGROUND

The Grade 1 boys headed onto their new playground for the first time this week. There was great excitement and shrieks of laughter could be heard as the boys entered into the beautiful new space.

GRADE 7’s – THE TEMPEST

The Grade 7s began to explore the words and worlds of Shakespeare through his play The Tempest. Discovering strange and powerful characters, passionate themes and gripping action has caught everyone’s attention.

ROBOTICS AT THE RIDGE

The Grade 4 boys learnt to code the EV3 robots. Once the robots were coded the boys had  to complete various challenges on different mats.

20190604_134146It gives me great pleasure to report that our very own Kabir Budlender in Grade 6 is the winner of the Vocal Section (Jnrs) of the Johannesburg Festival for the Advancement of Music. This prestigious competition garners entries from all over the greater Johannesburg Metropolitan area and beyond. I am inordinately proud of his achievement (says his singing teacher, Mrs Morrick).

ROCK CLIMBING COMPETITION

The Ridge climbing boys participated in their first bouldering competition at Rock Valley in Centurion last Friday.

GRADE 3’s DESIGNED 3D SHAPES

 

RIGHT STUFF AWARDS –  MARCH 2019

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Grade 4E – Siyanda Ngcobo

Grade 4K – Zukolwethu Dongwana

Grade 40 – Felix Jackson

Grade 5P – Soham-Zhy Ravjee (Absent for photo)

Grade 5S – Simon Mussett               

Grade 5M – Oliver Bouilliart

Grade 6L – Dimitri Campbell (Absent for photo)

Grade 6B – Timm Eichweber

Grade 6R – Fayzan Adroos

Grade7M – William Hayton

Grade 7N – Adam Ismail

Grade 7H – Luke Mackinnon (Absent for photo)

RIGHT STUFF AWARDS –  MAY 2019

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Grade 4E – Callum Van Binsbergen

Grade 4K – Zvashe Mhlanga

Grade 40 – Nicholas Barberini

Grade 5P – Matthew Smith 

Grade 5S – Khashane Maenetje

Grade 5M -Nyiko Mabunda

Grade 6L  – Jédyn Minnaar

Grade 6B – Ukona Dlomu

Grade 6R – Aiden Barberini

Grade7M – Matthew Heeger

Grade 7N – Andre Friedman

Grade 7H – Gregory McKibbin ridge right stuff hand

UPCOMING EVENTS

  1. Safe Touch, Unsafe Touch Talk to Grade 1-3 Parents – 7 June – 07:15
  2. Cross Country: St John’s – 7 June – 14:30
  3. Top Rope Comp 2 – 7 June – 13:00
  4. Rugby vs St David’s – 8 June – 08:30
  5. Mothers Centenary Celebration Lunch – 8 June – 12:30
  6. Chess vs St David’s – 10 June – 16:45
  7. Robotics Interschool League event @ St Peter’s Girls Prep – 12 June – 13:30
  8. Tennis vs St John’s – 13 June – 14:00
  9. PA Night Run – 13 June – 17:00
  10. U11 Rugby Festival @ WHPS – 14-15 June
  11. U12 A Rugby 2nd Team XV- Playing in Natal – 15 June
  12.  Public Holiday – 17 June
  13. Play Rehearsals as per schedule – 17 June
  14. Cross Country: St Stithians – 21 June – 14:00