The Ridge OnAir

The Ridge OnAir

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The Ridge OnAir episodes

  • The Happy Chappie Project

    This project involves the boys thinking about their own happiness and those around them.  This project also allows the boys to think about things like dignity, social justice, and a sense of community.  While these topics sound overwhelming, the project is managed at an age-appropriate level and will be managed in a way that the boys can relate to.

    3 min
  • The head masters "Ridge Up" program.

    “RidgeUp” is a new and exciting program which the Grade 5’s and 6’s voluntarily attend.  This program shows the schools commitment to being a thought leader and offering the boys something impactful and something that will really made a difference to how the young boys think.

    14 min
  • Mandy Herold talks about developing emotional skills and the need to build connection with our children. A fascinating listen for all new and soon to be parents.
    The Head of our Junior Prep, Mandy Herold​ explains that emotions are energy in motion which pass, so teaching our children to feel their feelings and then move through them is a life skill. Tools like the Mood meter (Yale) and the Feeling Buddies (Conscious Discipline) are very helpful to get the ball rolling on these types of conversations.

     She also builds on this by identifying that when we empower our children to manage their feelings, we teach them to self-regulate.

    Mandy also emphasises the need for CONNECTION with our children. Connection is made up of 4 components: Eye contact, Physical touch, being present, in a playful situation. These connections on the outside build connections on the inside which wire our children’s brains for impulse control and willingness.  

    8 min
  • Nico Seakamela's welcome address on behalf of the Senior Prep

    The newly appointed Head of the Senior Prep, Nico Seakamela speaks about the development  of the boys  entrusted in our care. He outlines the need to develop tone, intellectual, moral and intelligence and not merely focus on assessment. He unpacks the great responsibility we have as educators  and reinforces The Ridge School's intention to deliver on our promise to know and grow our boys. 

    6 min
  • The Headmaster, Wayne Naidoo's 2022 welcome address

    The Headmaster of The Ridge School, Wayne Naidoo, speaks about the fundamental principles that will guide The Ridge School as it develops its strategy to becoming the leading independent boys preparatory school – where boys are known and grown. A thought provoking listen that drives home the idea of the need for deep change.

     

    10 min
  • Mandy Herold's welcome address on behalf of the Junior Prep

    The Head of our Junior Prep, Mandy Herold explains that emotions are energy in motion which pass, so teaching our children to feel their feelings and then move through them is a life skill. She also builds on this by identifying that when we empower our children to manage their feelings self regulation then takes place. 

    12 min
  • The need for strong leadership - a Headmaster's view.

    In this episode, our Headmaster, Mr Wayne Naidoo takes us through his views on leadership in schools. What it means for a school to be a social anchor, and what school leadership needs to do to navigate towards what all schools should look like – not just privileged ones. He also unpacks the school's role in dealing with social pressure and the community's vital influence on individual development. 



    14 min
  • What is hidden Dyslexia? S2 Ep1
    On this episode  of The Ridge OnAir we're going to be meeting the brand new Head of the Lighthouse Learning Support Center, Mrs Penny Meyer. Penny has a wealth of  experience and a special interest in teaching children, join us as she talks about hidden dyslexia. We've also got fantastic music for you, two incredible sports stories and news from the Maths Department, but season 2 kicks off with us getting to know the new Headmaster, Mr Wayne Naidoo a little better. 

    31 min

About The Ridge OnAir

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A fun and informative podcast from The Ridge School in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Ridge OnAir offers school news, sport and fascinating interviews on education, psychology, leadership, future…