“The five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit.” —Ken Doherty
At The Ridge School, based in the breathtaking Westcliffe Ridge, we value sport as part of a well-rounded education. Good sportsmanship is something we are very proud of in our Ridge boys. Sport builds physical strength, agility, mental focus, discipline, confidence and character. During their prep schooling, we offer a wide range of sports to cater to our boys' different interests and abilities.
We Comply With ISASA Guidelines
The Ridge School is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa, which guides us in upholding sporting policies that ensure safe, inclusive and quality physical education for all our boys. Following ISASA recommendations, we integrate sports into our curriculum and each boy is encouraged to participate regardless of his ability.
At our school, your son will be given an opportunity to compete with confidence and experience a healthy mix of winning, losing and enjoyment at his own level. Ridge boys are exposed to a kaleidoscope of different sporting disciplines, which helps them to find their passion and make the best choices once they reach high school.
Finding Balance Both On & Off The Field
Our approach to sport at The Ridge School is balanced, fostering determination and humility in our boys. We choose not to be results-driven; however, from Grades 3 to 7, we encourage a will to win and a competitive edge. We believe that physical education is an extension of learning which is why we maintain an educationally sound perspective, teaching our boys discipline, teamwork and resilience.
At The Ridge School, your son will have the benefit of learning from some of the best coaches in the country. All our coaches follow a formal instructional guide regarding forward-thinking methods, structures, techniques and targets that they must aim to work within and achieve during a particular season. This way, you can trust that your boy is in good hands with us since we also ensure that each sporting skill taught is age-appropriate and cognisant of individual skill levels of the boys. Whether or not your son has had prior exposure to sports, The Ridge will ignite and nurture a passion for healthy physical activities that will provide lifelong wellness and pleasure through effective, boy-centred coaching strategies.
The Ridge offers the following sporting codes for boys in Grades 5-7:
- Swimming
- Cricket
- Rugby
- Tennis
- Football
- Water Polo
- Hockey
- Cross Country
- Athletics
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Basketball
Contact The Ridge School at 011 481 5800 for more information about our sports curriculum and how your son can realise his full potential during these formative prep years.