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Vision, Mission, Ethos & Values

WATERKLOOF HOUSE PREPARATORYRef: https://www.whpsschool.com/vision-mission-and-ethos/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document outlines the vision, mission, ethos, and core values of Waterkloof House Preparatory School (WHPS), a private preparatory school for boys in Pretoria, South Africa. It describes the school's commitment to holistic development, Christian values, and nurturing future leaders through academic, sporting, and cultural excellence. The school's six core values are Appreciation, Courage, Integrity, Passion, Respect, and Responsibility, encapsulated in the motto 'Work Hard Play Straight'.

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Holistic development and education

Waterkloof House Preparatory School offers prep school aged boys a holistic education based on Christian values, combining academic, sporting and cultural development with moral values, independent thinking, self-discipline and a positive self-image.

Who it is for
prep school aged boys
How to act on it
The page lists an Admissions section, but does not provide application steps. It prints the school’s contact details: +27 (0) 12 460 5221 and admin@whps.co.za.
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Their vision was for a School of extraordinary ethos to offer prep school aged boys a holistic education based on Christian values.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.whpsschool.com/vision-mission-and-ethos/

Key Takeaways

  • Waterkloof House Preparatory School
  • Pretoria, RSA
  • 535 Ruddell Street, Brooklyn
  • Founded in 1923
  • Vision: special place of learning with tradition and ethos
  • Mission: holistic development in academic, sporting, cultural fields within a Christian environment
  • Ethos: based on Christian values, balanced education, individuality, self-esteem
  • Core values: Appreciation, Courage, Integrity, Passion, Respect, Responsibility
  • Motto: Work Hard Play Straight
  • Gr 7 Leavers of 2016 gifted display of values to the school
  • Waterkloof House Preparatory School
  • Ruddell Brothers
  • WHPS
  • Old Boys Association
  • School Council
  • Parents' Association
  • Bathokwa Outreach
  • Pretoria
  • South Africa