Preparatory
Welcome to Ridge View Preparatory, where education is a journey of discovery, growth and empowerment. As the proud principal of this institution, I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to all parents, guardians and prospective students.
Happiness Inspires Potential.
We ignite limitless potential in each child by fostering a supportive, enriching environment where happiness and curiosity thrive. Join us in nurturing happiness, unlocking potential, and shaping future leaders who excel academically and are fulfilled. We prioritise emotional well-being alongside academic achievement, ensuring a safe and stress-free learning environment at Ridge View Preparatory. Our commitment is to provide education that goes beyond textbooks, nurturing well-rounded individuals in today’s ever-evolving world.
Academic Excellence and Beyond
We emphasise academic excellence with a rigorous curriculum and dedicated educators fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our commitment to individualised learning recognises each child’s unique strengths. Diverse extracurricular activities and community involvement opportunities enable students to explore passions and develop a range of skills. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded education that cultivates leaders who are academically accomplished, confident, creative, and socially responsible.
Balancing Academics and Enrichment
We emphasise balance, encouraging students to manage academics and extracurriculars for personal growth and future challenges. Our well-rounded education instills knowledge, character, resilience, and adaptability. Our dedicated team provides a safe, nurturing environment with teachers who serve as mentors, guiding and inspiring students. Join Pinnacle Ridge View to be part of a community valuing every aspect of your child’s development, working together to shape confident, creative, and engaged leaders of tomorrow.
Dylan Cavanagh
Principal Ridge View Preparatory
Preparatory Academic Information
Nurturing Curiosity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking: A Journey at Pinnacle Ridge View Preparatory
Unlocking the Potential of Every Child
At Pinnacle Ridge View, we believe that education is a journey of discovery, where young minds are shaped into inquisitive thinkers, creative problem solvers and effective communicators. Our commitment to fostering curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and individualised learning journeys is at the heart of our educational
philosophy.
Cultivating Curiosity
We understand that a child’s curiosity is a powerful catalyst for learning. Our programs are designed to stimulate that innate sense of wonder. Through hands-on experiments, interactive lessons, and a supportive environment, we encourage students to ask questions, seek answers and explore the world around them.
Inspiring Creativity
Creativity is the key to innovation and adaptability. Ridge View integrates art, music, digital literacy and collaborative projects into our curriculum, empowering students to express themselves in unique ways. Our students discover their talents and learn to think outside the box.
Fostering Critical Thinking
In today’s complex world, critical thinking is a vital skill. Our dedicated teachers guide students in analyzing problems, considering multiple perspectives and making wellinformed decisions. We nurture their ability to think critically and solve real-world challenges.
Empowering Responsible, Confident and Engaged Learners
Our holistic approach to education extends beyond academics. Ridge View Preparatory instills values of responsibility and confidence in our students. They become active participants in their education, developing a sense of ownership over their learning. Our students graduate as well-rounded, engaged individuals ready to face the challenges of a changing world.
Lifelong Learners
The skills and values instilled at Ridge View Preparatory extend beyond the classroom. We’re proud to say that our students graduate as lifelong learners, equipped to thrive in the 21st century. They continue to seek knowledge, adapt to new Balancing Academics and Enrichment: Cultivating Well- Rounded Children At Ridge View, we understand that a holistic education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We believe in nurturing wellrounded children who not only excel academically but also develop a diverse set of skills, interests and experiences. Our commitment to a balanced educational journey is situations and make a positive impact in their communities.
Curriculum and Subjects
We are a Cambridge and IEB school, delivering education at the best possible standard. International Cambridge Primary Checkpoint English, Math and Science exams are written in Grade 6. There is a definite focus on Digital Literacy where various skills are learnt to assist in the ever-changing world of technology. We offer isiZulu and Afrikaans as our First Additional Language (FAL) choices from Grade 4. These subjects are taught from Grade 1 – 3 and students then get to choose which FAL they want to continue with in Grade 4 – 7.
Preparatory
Extra-murals
and Culture
At Ridge View, we understand that a holistic education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We believe in nurturing wellrounded children who not only excel academically but also develop a diverse set of skills, interests and experiences. Our commitment to a balanced educational journey is reflected in our extensive extra-mural and cultural offerings.
Balancing Academics and Enrichment: Cultivating Well-Rounded Children
Extra-Murals
We recognize that academic excellence is just one facet of a child’s development. Through our array of extra-mural activities, students have the opportunity to explore their passions and interests outside of traditional academic subjects.
These activities, ranging from
a variety of sports:
• Netball
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Cricket
• Athletics
• Swimming
As well as cultural activities:
• Choir
• Marimbas
• Chess
• Drama
• Art
