Pastoral Care
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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HEART Assemblies
Weekly HEART Assemblies held every Tuesday provide opportunities for boys to engage in meaningful discussions on empathy, social justice, and conflict resolution to support personal growth.
- Who it is for
- all boys at The Ridge School
- How to act on it
- Attend the weekly HEART Assembly on Tuesdays as part of the school schedule
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Every Tuesday, our HEART assemblies provide valuable learning moments, where boys engage with a range of important topics such as empathy, social justice and conflict resolution, encouraging thoughtful reflection and personal growth.
Happy Chappie Award
The Happy Chappie Award is given to younger boys in the Junior Prep who bring joy to others through their words and actions, celebrating kindness and positivity.
- Who it is for
- younger boys in the Junior Prep
- How to act on it
- Be nominated or recognized by staff for demonstrating joyful and kind behaviour
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In the Junior Prep, the Happy Chappie award celebrates the way our younger boys bring joy to others through their words and actions.
Feathers to Fly Programme
The Feathers to Fly Programme is a community engagement initiative that encourages boys to contribute positively to society through service and outreach activities.
- Who it is for
- boys at The Ridge School
- How to act on it
- Participate in community outreach activities organised under the Feathers to Fly Programme
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The document also mentions community engagement initiatives such as the Feathers to Fly programme.
Old Boys’ Membership Form
The Old Boys’ Membership Form allows former students of The Ridge School to join the alumni network, stay connected with the school community, and participate in events and initiatives.
- Who it is for
- former students of The Ridge School
- How to act on it
- Submit the Old Boys’ Membership Form through the school's website or office
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Old Boys’ Membership Form
Ridge Attributes Award
The Ridge Attributes Award recognises boys in the Senior Prep who consistently demonstrate the school’s core values and make meaningful contributions to the school community.
- Who it is for
- boys in the Senior Prep
- How to act on it
- Be nominated or selected by staff for consistently living the Ridge Attributes
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In the Senior Prep, The Ridge Attributes award recognises boys who consistently demonstrate the school’s values and make meaningful contributions to the school community.
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- Where Boys Are Known and Grown
- SALT Programme
- HEART assemblies
- Happy Chappie award
- Ridge Attributes award
- Feathers to Fly programme
- Grade 7 paired with Grades 1–6
- 26 Woolston Road, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 2193
- 2025 and 2026 term dates
- The Ridge School
- Headmaster’s Message
- SALT Programme
- HEART assemblies
- Happy Chappie award
- Ridge Attributes award
- Feathers to Fly programme
- Grade 7
- Grades 1 to 6
- Old Boys’ Membership Form
- Polkadot Digital