Junior Prep Culture
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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Junior Choir Participation
Boys in Grades 2 and 3 can join the Junior Choir, which participates in regional choir festivals, school performances, and community events including an annual outreach to the Salvation Army Eventide Home for the Aged.
- Who it is for
- boys in Grades 2 and 3
- How to act on it
- Join choir activities through the school's drama and music department; no formal application mentioned
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The Junior Choir for Grades 2s and 3s engages in regional choir festivals across the city, as well as performing at school and community events.
Individual Music Tuition
Boys in Grade 2 and above can receive private music lessons during school hours, learning instruments such as piano, flute, violin, drums, guitar, and more. This allows them to balance cultural and sporting activities.
- Who it is for
- boys in Grade 2 and above
- How to act on it
- Enrol through the school's music programme starting in Grade 2; no application form required
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Our official music programme begins in Grade 2, where boys are allowed to attend lessons during the School day, enabling boys to have a well-rounded day so they do not have to choose between cultural and sporting activities.
African Music Lessons
Boys in Grades 1 to 3 take academic lessons with a specialist teacher, learning African music through playing djembes, drumming, and marimbas.
- Who it is for
- boys in Grades 1 to 3
- How to act on it
- Enrol automatically as part of the school curriculum; no separate application needed
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From Grades 1 to 3, the boys have an academic lesson with our African Music Specialist teacher, who teaches the boys a relevant and diverse curriculum while playing Djembes, Drumming and Marimbas.
Junior Orchestra
Boys who are confident with their orchestral instrument can join the Junior Orchestral Ensemble, where they learn to play music as a team.
- Who it is for
- boys learning orchestral instruments
- How to act on it
- Join once confident with chosen instrument; no formal application mentioned
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We have a Junior Orchestral Ensemble available for boys learning an orchestral instrument. Boys join this amazing ensemble once they are confident with their instrument of choice and join with other boys to learn to play music together as a team.
Community Carols by Candlelight
Families and students participate in an annual festive event featuring performances by all school choirs, creating a joyful atmosphere for the community.
- Who it is for
- students, families, and community members
- How to act on it
- Attend the event at the school; no registration required
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The school’s Community Carols by Candlelight event marks the festive season, bringing together all choirs and families for a memorable evening of music.
End-of-Year Concerts for Grade 0 Boys
Grade 0 boys perform in imaginative themed concerts involving singing, acting, poetry, and drama techniques, showcasing their creativity and confidence.
- Who it is for
- Grade 0 boys and their families
- How to act on it
- Participate in the school's end-of-year concert as part of the drama programme; no application required
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Grade 0 boys participate in end-of-year concerts that bring imaginative themes to life, such as nautical adventures, space exploration or science investigation.
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Key Takeaways
- Grade 0 to Grade 3
- Music and Movement
- Individual Music Tuition
- Junior Orchestra
- Junior Choir
- African Music Lessons
- Drama programme
- End-of-Year Concerts
- Nativity Play
- Community Carols by Candlelight
- Salvation Army Eventide Home for the Aged
- Linder Auditorium
- 26 Woolston Road, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 2193
- The Ridge School
- Linder Auditorium
- Salvation Army Eventide Home for the Aged
- Polkadot Digital