The Ridge School celebrates a year of triumphs, traditions and transitions with valuable insights for learners at the school.
While reflecting on last year’s milestones, headmaster Frank Rumboll, said, “As I embarked on this journey as the new headmaster of The Ridge at the beginning of 2023, I was excited by the possibilities that a school of this magnitude presents. As we have grown together throughout the year, we’ve witnessed remarkable spaces for boys to be known and grown.”
Rumboll added among the cherished traditions that define The Ridge School, the Matric Special Assembly stood out.
He added that last year’s annual gathering united Grade 7 learners on the verge of transition with their soon-to-graduate matric counterparts.
“This memorable tradition stands as a testament to the enduring bonds and camaraderie that thrive within the school’s community, marking an occasion filled with nostalgia and anticipation.”
The headmaster emphasised to do the following:
Embrace New Beginnings: With high school, Grade 7 learners are encouraged to embrace the exciting journey ahead. It’s a time of new beginnings, and it offers the opportunity to discover untapped potential and talents.
Stay Committed to Values: The Ridge School takes pride in instilling strong values like respect, integrity, compassion and perseverance. Rumboll reminded Grade 7 learners of the importance of upholding their values as they embark on their high school adventures, as it will help them navigate the complex worlds of adolescence and beyond.
Seek Guidance and Support: Transitioning to high school can be a monumental change. The headmaster emphasised the importance of seeking guidance from teachers, mentors, peers, and parents. It’s a shared journey, and learners should always remember that they’re not alone in their endeavours.
Draw from Literature, Philosophy, and History: Close to 60% of the Grade 7 group volunteered to participate in the school’s newly created RidgeUp programme last year. Rumboll emphasises the many powerful lessons the literature, Philosophy and History to which they were exposed, would have taught them and how these knowledge-enhancing experiences will differentiate them going forward.
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