As educators, we often see parents in despair, saying their children are not motivated to go to school or do their homework. Sadly, learning is perceived by many children as a chore and they would much rather watch TV or play a game.
In stark comparison, the Ridge School is a breath of fresh air, and we ignite a love for learning in our boys. In our school, there is no stagnating and no wasted talent. We believe in developing a culture of thinking and learning so that every Ridge boy becomes a lifelong learner and thus the best version of himself.
Here’s Why Our Methods Work
The Ridge School firmly believes that learning should be fun, exciting and stimulating for children of all ages, even in their senior years. While we value and instil discipline, we never expect all boys to fit into a rigid, military-style of learning. Modern research shows that there are more effective ways to retain knowledge than one-dimensional, repetitive teaching and learning styles used hundreds of years ago. We use dynamic content, processes and approaches to personalise learning for our boys. Through a learner-centred approach to education and problem-based learning, Ridge boys unlock critical thinking skills, creating an authentic culture of learning in which our boys can thrive.
Children have different abilities and strengths, and The Ridge celebrates these to optimise their learning experiences rather than a one-size-fits-all style of education. We inspire our boys to take responsibility for their own learning. They are trained to have awareness and understanding of what they do well and what needs to be improved in order to progress in their learning. And by the time they leave our school, they do this willingly!
On The Pathway To Success
The Ridge School will help your son progress from guided learning to independent learning to having a prosperous future. One of our guiding principles is that education is relational. We endeavour to surround and support each boy with learning relationships that encourage him to set challenging goals and work well on his own path to success.
When boys are encouraged to be curious, explore and use resources such as books and the Internet to discover what they want to know, they are given the keys to a wondrous life ahead. We are continually investigating and learning different research-based methodologies that will assist us in achieving our aims. As a result, our boys are exposed to experiential learning with real-life application, such as project-based learning, applied drama and philosophy.
Get in touch with us at The Ridge School in Westcliffe, Johannesburg at 011 481 5800 and witness a real passion for learning being ignited in your boy from Grades 0-7 and beyond.