APPLICATION is hereby made for admission as a Preparatory Boarder
** PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLACK INK AND BLOCK LETTERS AND INITIAL
THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EACH PAGE
Surname ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
First names in full …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of birth …………………………………………………………………Identity Number …………………………………………………………………
Male/Female ………………………………………………………………… Religious Denomination …………………………………………………………
Previous School ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Sibling at Woodridge? YES / NO …………………………………………..
If YES, what grade? ……………………………………………………………….
Proposed date of entry …………………………………………………….
Proposed grade of entry …………………………………………………………
Home Language ………………………………………………………………….
Parent/Guardian 1 (Full names) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Identity Number (copy I.D. to be attached) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Full postal address
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Full residential address
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Telephone (H)
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Telephone (B) ………………………………………………………………….
Facsimile
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Cellular number ………………………………………………………………...
E-mail address
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Parent/Guardian 2 (Full names) .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Identity Number (copy I.D. to be attached) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Full postal address
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Full residential address
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Telephone (H)
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Telephone (B) ………………………………………………………………….
Facsimile
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Cellular number ………………………………………………………………...
E-mail address
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N.B. if you are an Old Woodridgean, please indicate years attended and Sports House ……………………………..
DECLARATION BY PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN
I/We the undersigned,
1.
………………………………………………………………Parent/Legal Guardian
(Full name and signature required)
and
DATE ………………………...
2.
………………………………………………………………Parent/Legal Guardian
DATE ………………………...
(Full name and signature required)
request that my/our son/daughter/ward be admitted as a scholar to Woodridge College & Preparatory School (hereinafter
referred to as Woodridge).
SCHOOL POLICY
I/We agree to conform to all rules and regulations laid down by the Woodridge Trust, Council and Headmasters from time to
time.
SCHOOL FEES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
I/We acknowledge that I/we are jointly and severally liable for the payment of the full amount of fees and disbursements
to be charged by Woodridge in respect of the whole period during which my/our son/daughter/ward is registered as a
scholar at Woodridge. This amount includes, but is not limited to, any other fees and/or disbursements charged by
Woodridge from time to time. I/We declare that I/we am/are in a financial position to pay the school fees as adopted.
I/We agree to pay all fees and disbursements charged by Woodridge in advance on/before the first day of each term or
as selected on the Payment Options form.
I/We agree to pay interest at the prevailing Usury Act rates on overdue fees and disbursements, calculated per month,
per outstanding term.
I/we acknowledge that I/we am/are aware, of and agree to, the fact that the deposit of R2 000 paid by me in regard to
my son/daughter/ward is non-refundable and will be forfeited in the event of my cancelling the registration of my
son/daughter/ward.
I/We acknowledge that any indulgence or extension granted by Woodridge with regard to payment of school fees will
not be regarded as a waiver of any of the rights of Woodridge.
I/We acknowledge that in the event of school fees not being paid by the due date, whether by way of a term’s advance
payment or monthly debit order, such failure on my/our part will cause the whole outstanding balance of the annual
school fees then outstanding to become immediately due and payable.
I/We acknowledge that without limiting or detracting from the Woodridge’s rights to enforce payment of any and all
monies due to the school by the Applicant, Woodridge may in its sole discretion:
7.1
withhold the Scholar’s school report if the fees for any given term not be paid by the end of that term;
7.2
refuse the return of the Scholar to Woodridge until the school fees are paid up to date
7.3
withhold any sales at the School shop and Sanatorium
I/We acknowledge that in the event of Woodridge being obliged to hand over for collection through its attorneys any
outstanding school fees, I/we shall be liable for the legal costs incurred by the school for the collection of such outstanding
fees on a scale as between attorney and client, including such collection commission which the school may be obliged to
pay to its attorneys
I/We agree to accept any jurisdiction of the Magistrate’s Court.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
I/we hereby consent to my/our employer/s divulging my/our employment history and details to the school, if and when required.
NOTICE
Once the scholar has entered the School, a clear term’s written notice of withdrawal must be given to the Head, if the parent
wishes to terminate this contract for any reason and to withdraw the scholar prior to the final exit examination. If such notice is
not given, a full term’s fees, at the rate applicable for the next term in which the scholar would have been, shall be paid in lieu
thereof. Likewise, if the School elects for any reason to terminate this contract, then it may do so, on giving the parent a clear
term’s written notice of its decision to terminate the contract at the end of the term in question, at which time the parent must
withdraw the scholar.
Notwithstanding the above, in circumstances where the Head in his discretion determines a shorter period of notice to be
appropriate, then the School may give the parent thirty days written notice of such termination.
INDEMNITY
I/We indemnify Woodridge and its staff or their authorised agents against any and all claims that may arise from any injury, death,
loss, damages, costs or expense, including legal costs, suffered by me or my son/daughter/ward at any time whilst enrolled as a
scholar at Woodridge.
This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and no amendments will be of any force or effect unless
reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
SIGNED ..............................................................................................
(Parent/Guardian 1)
DATE ..................................................
SIGNED ...............................................................................................
(Parent/Guardian 2)
DATE .................................................
The Headmaster
Woodridge College & Preparatory School
P O THORNHILL
6375
Tel.
Fax:
041-9566210 (Preparatory)
041-9566200 (College)
041-9566221 (Preparatory School
041-9566202 (College)
e-mail: [email protected]
www.woodridge.co.za
PLEASE NOTE THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION
1. Certified copy of Birth Certificate or Identity Document of scholar.
2. Certified copy of Identity Document of each parent and/or guardian.
3. Copy of latest report from the scholar’s present school. If the mid-year report is not available at the time
of submission, the previous year’s December report should be submitted and the mid-year report to be
forwarded as soon as it is available.
4. Completed Declaration by scholar’s present school.
5. Completed Options of Payment Form.
6. Consent for Credit Check.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED ITEMS DO
NOT ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION FORM.
DECLARATION BY SCHOLAR’S CURRENT SCHOOL
The following scholar is applying to attend Woodridge College & Preparatory School. Kindly complete this form
and email to: [email protected]
Name of scholar: ...........................................................................................................................................................
Name of present school: ..........................................................................................................................................
School telephone number: ..........................................................................................................................................
School fax number: ....................................................................................................................................................
Present Grade:...............................................................................................................................................................
Number of years at present school: ......................................................................................................................
Behaviour / Attitude: ....................................................................................................................................................
(Exemplary / good / satisfactory / not satisfactory)
Sports participation: ...................................................................................................................................................
Team: .............................................................................................................................................................................
Name of Person responsible for fee payment: .............................................................................
Fees:
Termly: R .........................................................................................................................................................
Annual: R .......................................................................................................................................................
(Paid up to date / Not paid up to date)
Other comments: .......................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Date: ..............................................................................................................................................................................
Signature of Principal: ................................................................................................................
School Stamp
2017 Term Dates
1st TERM
Boarders return by 17h00 on Tuesday, 17 January
School commences at 08h00 on Wednesday, 18 January
Half-term: 24 February – 27 February
Half term commences at 13h00 on Thursday, 23 February
Boarders return by 17h00 on Monday, 27 February
School commences at 08h00 on Tuesday, 28 February
Term ends at 13h00 on Thursday, 30 March
2nd TERM
Boarders return by 17h00 on Monday, 24 April
School commences at 08h00 on Tuesday, 25 April
Half-term: 22 June – 4 July
Half term commences at 13h00 on Wednesday, 21 June
Boarders return by 17h00 on Monday, 3 July
School commences at 08h00 on Tuesday, 4 July
Term ends at 13h00 on Wednesday, 9 August
3rd TERM
Boarders return by 17h00 on Monday, 4 September
School commences at 08h00 on Tuesday, 5 September
Half-term: 7 October - 15 October (College half-term starts after OE Day)
Half term commences at 13h00 on Friday, 6 October
Boarders return by 17h00 on Sunday, 15 October
School commences at 08h00 on Monday, 16 October
Term ends at 13h00 on Friday, 1 December
PLEASE NOTE
All bus and flight bookings must be done well in advance and in consultation with
Sandy Whitehouse at [email protected] to ensure that arrival and departure
times are coordinated and confirmed.
2017 TUITION AND BOARDING FEES
(The figures quoted below are in South African Rands.)
DAY SCHOLARS (ZAR)
ANNUAL
ANNUAL
if paid in
full by
13/01/2017
TERMLY
X3
MONTHLY
X 10 months
or X 8
months
for Gr 12
GR 000 & GR 00 Half Day
21 611
20 747
7 204
2 269
GR 000 & GR 00 Full Day
33 168
31 841
11 056
3 316
GR 0 Half Day
23 850
22 896
7 950
2 504
GR 0 Full Day
35 406
33 990
11 802
3 540
GR 1
44 583
42 800
14 861
4 681
79 411
76 234
26 470
8 339
GR 2
44 998
43 198
14 999
4 724
80 145
76 939
26 715
8 416
GR 3
45 202
43 393
15 067
4 747
80 516
77 295
26 839
8 454
GR 4
52 889
50 774
17 630
5 553
94 015
90 255
31 338
9 872
GR 5
64 182
61 614
21 394
6 739
105 633
101 408
35 211
11 091
GR 6
67 540
64 838
22 513
7 091
109 363
104 989
36 454
11 483
GR 7
76 994
73 914
25 665
8 085
118 823
114 070
39 608
12 476
GR 8
94 391
90 616
31 464
9 911
142 018
136 338
47 339
14 912
GR 9
94 391
90 616
31 464
9 911
150 587
144 564
50 196
15 812
GR 10
97 508
93 608
32 503
10 238
157 933
151 616
52 644
16 583
GR 11
97 508
93 608
32 503
10 238
157 933
151 616
52 644
16 583
GR 12
97 508
93 608
32 503
12 798
157 933
151 616
52 644
20 728
Grade
1
BOARDERS (ZAR)
ANNUAL
ANNUAL
if paid in
full by
13/01/2017
TERMLY
X3
MONTHLY
X 10 months
or X 8
months
for Gr 12
Boarding is available at Woodridge for girls from
Grade 1 and for boys from Grade 5.
Boarding for boys Grades 1 to 4 is available privately
and the fees below do not apply.
Pre-admission amounts payable for new pupils:
1.1 A deposit equal to one term’s fees, refundable 3 months after the scholar leaves Woodridge, free of interest and not to
be offset against fees due.
1.2 A non-refundable administration fee of R 2 000.
2
A term’s notice is required before removing a scholar or changing a scholar’s enrolment status. If the required notice is not
given, a term’s fees in lieu of notice will be payable.
3
A sibling rebate of 10% for the second child and 15% for the third and additional children is offered.
4
Fees are payable annually, termly or, for South African Residents only, monthly.
4.1 Payments may be made by debit order, bank transfer, cheque, credit/debit card, or, if in cash, deposited directly into the
school’s bank account at a Standard Bank branch.
4.2 Monthly payments available to South African residents (over 10 months from January, or 8 months from January for
Grade 12) attract a charge of 5% per annum, included in the monthly rates above.
5
Interest will be levied at 2% per month on the total of any arrears each month. Additional collection fees will be levied for any
extraordinary effort made to collect outstanding amounts as per our Debtors Policy.
6
Other expenses must be paid at the time the expense arises or as arranged with the Finance Department.
7
A compulsory Scholar Accident Insurance and Emergency Rescue fee is payable at the beginning of the year.
8
As an option, pocket money of R50 per week will be issued to boarders by their house-parents and will be charged back to
the person responsible for the account.
9
Fees for Grade 000 to Grade 0 include Monkeynastix and Kindermusik fees.
CONSENT FOR CREDIT CHECK (SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS)
I, _____________________________________________________________________ [parent]
of _______________________________________________________ [name of child/children]
accept that the School reserves the right to conduct appropriate credit checks on prospective parents / persons
responsible for payment of school fees and requires the consent to do so from the person(s) responsible for payment
of fees, in order to consider and process this application.
The applicant hereby acknowledges and agrees that Woodridge College and Preparatory School may :
a) Perform a credit search on the applicant’s record with one or more registered Credit Bureau when assessing
the applicant’s application for admission.
b) Monitor the credit applicant’s behaviour by researching his/her record at one or more of the Credit Bureau.
c) Use new information and data obtained from the Credit Bureau.
d) Record the existence of the applicant’s account with any Credit Bureau.
e) Record and transmit details of how the applicant has performed in meeting his/her financial obligation to the
School.
Father/Guardian/Payee details:
Y
N Title : _______
ID No : ______________________
RSA ID :
Surname : _____________________
Marital status : ___________________
Date of birth : __________________
Home address :
___________________________________________
_ __________________________________________
___________________________________________
Postal address :
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Telephone :
__________________(h)
______________________ (w)
Employment : ________________________ [Occupation]
Employer :
________________________ [Employer]
Continued overleaf
CONSENT FOR CREDIT CHECK (SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS ONLY)(CONT.)
Mother’s details:
Y
N Title : _______
ID No : ______________________
RSA ID
Surname : _____________________
Marital status : ___________________
Date of birth : __________________
Home address :
____________________________________________
___________________________________________
____________________________________________
Postal address :
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
___________________________________________
Telephone :
__________________(h)
______________________ (w)
Employment : ________________________ [Occupation]
Employer :
________________________ [Employer]
____________________________________
Signature of person(s) responsible for fees
______________
Date
Dear Parents
PAYMENT OF FEES
The Payment Option Form is attached and should be completed and returned to the school together with the
application forms.
Detailed below are the various payment options.
Annual Payment:
Fees are due, in full, before the first day of the first term. The lower annual fee, as published on the fee schedule, is
valid if the year’s tuition and boarding fees are paid by 18 January 2017.
Termly Payment:
Termly fees are due for payment before the first day of each term. The termly debit orders will be processed on the
following dates:
Term 1: 17 January 2017
Term 2: 24 April 2017
Term 3: 4 September 2017
Should you select the annual or termly payment option and your payment is not received on the due date, your account will
automatically default to the termly or monthly option and in the case of the latter, the administration fee will be charged to your
account.
Monthly Payment: (available to SA Residents only)
Monthly fees will be billed over 10 months, from January to October 2017. Payment is due on or before the last day
of each month from January 2017. The fee schedule for monthly payments includes a 5% administration fee which is
payable regardless of whether payments are made via EFT or debit order.
The debit order deduction date for monthly payments will be on the last working day of every month, starting on 31
January 2017.
The Payment Option Form, 2017 Fees Schedule and Debit Order Authorisation Form are attached. Please take note
of the policies set out in the Debtors Policy document, which is available on our website or by email, on request.
You will receive a statement in December of each year showing fees due for payment in January of the school starting
year (based on your selection).
Should you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact the finance department for
assistance. We thank you in advance for your co-operation and assistance in ensuring a smooth transition.
2017 PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL ACCOUNT
Kindly complete the sections below and return together with your completed application forms.
FAMILY INFORMATION:
Surname:
E-Mail:
Tel No:
School Account No:
Cell No:
Children’s Names
Grade
Children’s Names
Grade
FEE BILLING OPTION – PLEASE TICK YOUR SELECTION:
Option 1 – Annual Fee Billing
Option 2 – Termly payment
Option 3 – Monthly payment **RSA Residents only
By the 1st day of the 1st term
By 1st day of each term
By the last working day of each month
starting in January
FEE PAYMENT OPTION – PLEASE TICK YOUR SELECTION:
DEBIT ORDER Fees Termly and Extras Monthly
DEBIT ORDER Fees and Extras Monthly
CHEQUE/CREDIT CARD
EFT
Cash may be deposited into Woodridge’s bank account at any Standard Bank branch – please do not send
cash to school.
*Banking Details for Debit Order Payment Option:
Account Name:
Bank:
Branch Name:
Branch Code:
Account Number:
Signed By:
_____________________________________________________________
Date:
_____________________________________________________________
Signature:
_____________________________________________________________
2017 SCHOOL FEES
MONTHLY / TERMLY DEBIT ORDER AUTHORISATION
DEBIT ORDER INSTRUCTION
I hereby agree that the School may debit my account in respect of School fees and other amounts due to the School
under the following conditions:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The debit to my account shall be value of the fees divided by 10 for monthly payments or 3 for termly
payments plus ad hoc charges that may arise from time to time.
The deduction will be made on the dates as stipulated on the Payment Options Form.
Changes in fees, amounts owing and debit order amounts will be advised prior to any such change being
effected.
This authority may be cancelled by me by giving 30 days’ notice, in writing, by prepaid registered post.
Details of each withdrawal will be printed on my bank statement or an accompanying voucher.
If, for any reason, the debit order is rejected, the School shall have the automatic right to double the
amount of the debit order in the following month.
In the event of the debit order being rejected, the School shall have the right to recover bank charges and
any other costs associated with the rejected debit order, as well as all attorney and own client costs which
could be incurred in the event of legal action being instituted for recovery of outstanding amounts.
The Magistrate's Court shall have jurisdiction in any legal action which could be instituted for recovery of
amounts due in terms of the aforementioned paragraph.
The details of my bank account are as follows:
Name of account holder:
_____________________________________
Name of Bank/Building Society:
Branch name and town:
______________________________________
____________________________________________
Branch Number:
Account Number:
Type of Account:
Current
Transmission
(Note: This debit order is only able to operate on a current or transmission account)
Signed: ___________________________
Father/Guardian
Date:
___________________________
Signed: ___________________________
Mother/Guardian
BUS BOOKING FORM 2017
Name of Child/Children: ___________________________________________________________________
Number of seats required: ______________________
Grade/s: ________________________________
NB:
Fees are payable per seat per bus: should a parent require a child to arrive on one bus and depart on a different bus, this
will require two seats to be booked and paid for.
The Annual Fee for Boarders is for use of the bus on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.
PLEASE TICK (✔) THE REQUIRED BUS STOP:
Depart
Return
Monday
to
Thursday
Return
Friday
Annual
Fee
R
Annual
Fee for
Boarders
R
Ultra Liquors, Cape Rd, Newton Park
06h55
17h25
15h50
14 690
4 420
Stella Londt Parks Rugby Club
07h10
17h15
15h40
14 690
4 420
Bliss car park cnr 9th Ave and Main Rd
06h50
17h40
16h10
14 690
4 420
Kings Beach car park
07h10
17h15
15h45
14 690
4 420
Dales Mini Market, Buffelfontein Rd
07h00
17h25
15h55
14 690
4 420
Car park in front of old Seaview Hotel site
07h10
17h10
15h40
14 690
4 420
Super 11 Store
07h25
17h05
15h35
14 690
4 420
Spar car park
07h00
17h20
15h50
15 195
4 560
BUS ROUTE
Port Elizabeth
Ultra
Port Elizabeth
Sundridge
Port Elizabeth
Walmer
Port Elizabeth
Kings Beach
Port Elizabeth
Mount Pleasant
Port Elizabeth
Seaview
Port Elizabeth
Cows Corner
Jeffreys Bay
Jeffreys Bay
Patensie
Patensie
Behind the Spar
07h00
17h20
15h50
15 195
4 560
Hankey
Hankey
Next to FNB
07h10
17h00
15h30
15 195
4 560
Uitenhage
Uitenhage Central
Uitenhage Sports Centre
07h15
17h20
15h50
13 965
4 190
Humansdorp (Early)
Humansdorp
Spar car park
07h05
16h10
15h00
16 790
5 050
St Francis Bay (Early)
St Francis Bay
Municipality, Assisi Drive
16h30
15h10
16 790
5 050
St Francis Bay
St Francis Bay
Municipality, Assisi Drive
17h30
16h00
16 790
5 050
Cape St Francis
Cape St Francis
17h45
16h15
16 790
5 050
Pam Golding offices
06h40
06h45
Please
tick
your
option
I, (name of parent/guardian) ______________________________________________ hereby give consent for my
child/children to use Woodridge-arranged transport to and from Woodridge and indemnify the School and its agents against any
claims for loss, damage or injury suffered when using or as a result of using any such transportation.
I acknowledge and agree that:
1
My child/children’s seat/s on the bus could be withdrawn should he/she misbehave or not adhere to the acceptable rules and
regulations of the School as per the Code of Conduct : Daily Bus Transport
2
Transport fees will be billed with my school fees annually, termly or monthly as selected by me on the School’s Fees Payment
Options Form and are payable in accordance with the School’s Fees and Debtors Policy.
3
A term’s notice for cancellation is required in writing.
SIGNED: __________________________________
DATE: ____________________________________
Parent/Guardian CONTACT/CELL NUMBER: _________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THE FORM, COMPLETED AND SIGNED, TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD’S/CHILDREN’S SEAT ON THE BUS
MEDICAL ADMISSION FORM
FULL NAME : ________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH : ___/______/_____
ENTRY GRADE __________DAY/BOARDER
_________
FULL NAME AND SURNAME: FATHER :
____________________________________________
MOTHER :
____________________________________________
PHONE:
H:
__________________B: __________________
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
CELL ____________________
_________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
MEDICAL AID DETAILS
NAME OF SCHEME ______________________________________________________OPTION ____________________________
PRINCIPAL MEMBER _________________________________________I.D. NUMBER
MEDICAL AID NUMBER ___________________________ DEPENDANT CODE _____
Please note: A copy of both sides of medical aid card, together with a copy of the identity book of the principal member must
accompany this form
PLEASE SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING VITAL INFORMATION FOR OUR RECORDS
DATE OF LAST TETANUS TOXOID INJECTION
________________________________________
ALLERGIES (Bee stings, medication, etc.)
________________________________________
OPERATIONS (Grommets, tonsillectomy, etc.)
________________________________________
SERIOUS ILLNESS (Rheumatic fever, hepatitis, malaria, etc.)
________________________________________
PERMANENT CONDITIONS (Asthma, diabetes, ADHD, etc.)
________________________________________
PERMANENT TREATMENT (Inhalers, insulin, Ritalin, etc.)
________________________________________
PSYCHOLOGICAL HISTORY (Anorexia, depression, etc.)
_________________________________________
OTHER (Bed-wetting, fear of the dark, etc.)
(Please supply details on a separate sheet, if necessary)
_________________________________________
DAY SCHOLAR: NAME OF DOCTOR : ___________________________________
TEL NO. ______________________
ALL SCHOLARS WILL AUTOMATICALLY FALL UNDER THE CARE OF THE SCHOOL DOCTOR/HEALTH CARE
PRACTITIONER APPOINTED BY THE SCHOOL.
CONSENT TO OPERATE
I agree that if, in the opinion of the Headmaster or his Deputy, an emergency has arisen and the parents cannot be contacted,
the Headmaster or his Deputy, or a staff member nominated by the Headmaster or his Deputy, has authority to permit a
Medical Practitioner, Dentist or other auxiliary Medical Practitioner nominated by him/her to carry out any treatment, or
administer a general anaesthetic, or perform any operation that may be considered necessary in the circumstances, on my
child.
LEGAL GUARDIAN _____________________________________
DATE __________________________________
INDEPENDENT EDUCATION BOARD (IEB) APPLICATION FOR
IMMIGRANT STATUS
(To be completed by international students who have never been schooled in South Africa)
Date
Name of scholar
Date of Birth
School
Grade
Year
School
Town/City
Documents Attached: ______________________
(copy of most recent report; reference from school confirming attendance of student)
Signature of Principal: _____________________
Date:
______________________
Country
TRAVEL POLICY
HOW TERMS ARE STRUCTURED:
The school term dates are structured so that students are generally allocated a Monday to travel to school at the
start of a term and a Friday to travel home at the end of a term. This way they do not have to travel over weekends
and can spend this quality time with their families.
DEPARTURES:
It is compulsory for all students to attend final assembly on the last day of term. Exams are written up to and including
the last day of term in June and November. Should a student miss an exam because of an early departure, they will
get zero.
Students leaving earlier than the scheduled school transport will need to take a taxi to the airport or bus terminus.
The teachers (drivers) are not available to drive students to the airport/bus terminus before 15h00 on the last day of
term.
Students travelling within South Africa are able to book flights or buses home on the last day of term as they do not
have onward connections. It is safe to say that flights/buses booked from 17h00 onwards will be suitable.
International travellers, with onward connections, are to overnight at school on the last day of term and travel home
the next day (see above – how terms are structured)
RETURNS:
Please ensure that students’ return travel arrangements reach our Travel Co-ordinator before the end of the
preceding term as she does not live on campus and does not have access to her office email during the holidays.
Should she not receive these arrangements timeously, travelers will not be on the transport list to return to school
from the airport/terminus and might have to take a taxi to school.
Please make every effort to avoid booking the last flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth which arrives at 21h30
as this means students will arrive at Woodridge after 23h00.
GENERAL:
In the event of students being delayed, or arriving earlier than scheduled, they must wait near the Information Desk
in the Arrivals Hall, for the next pick-up time. Please ensure travelers have the mobile number of our Travel Coordinator should they need to inform her of any delays or changes to travel arrangements.
By law, our buses are allowed to transport only 14 passengers and it is, therefore, important that the School is able
to calculate how many of our buses are required to meet the travelers.
TRAVEL POLICY (Cont.)
Extraordinary Trips:
Please note that it is the School’s obligation to transport boarders to and from the airport and/or bus terminal at the
beginning and end of term and half-term only.
In the event of students requiring transport to and from Port Elizabeth outside of scheduled shuttle times, the 2017
rate for ‘extraordinary trips’ is R350,00. This amount will be charged to your account. In the event of the school
being unable to assist, we recommend a local taxi service, King Cabs (rate R300 one way). Their telephone number is
listed below.
Dress:
All boarders using school transport are to travel in their full Number One uniform with the exception of those
travelling overnight by bus who may wear their full school tracksuit/white sports shirt and acceptable sports shoes.
Overweight Luggage:
Overweight luggage is a matter of concern and the cause of delays and unnecessary worry. All travelers must adhere
to the airline/bus restrictions of weight and the number of items allowed.
Travel Coordinator: Sandy Whitehouse
Mobile: +27 (0)82 413 8571
Office: +27 (0)41 956 6200
Email: [email protected]
King Cabs: +27 (0)41 368 5559 / 0829595319
[email protected]
PREP CLOTHING LIST
Clothing Shop: Office: +27 (0)41 956 6240 Fax: +27 (0)41 956 6240
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Web Site: www.woodridge.co.za
Boarders
Day
SCHOOL UNIFORM :
BOYS
Boarders
Day
Woodridge Blazer (No 1s)
1
1
Woodridge Blazer (No 1s)
1
1
Woodridge ElasticTie (No 1s)
1
1
Woodridge Elastic Tie (No 1s)
1
1
3
3
SCHOOL UNIFORM : GIRLS
Woodridge Skirt (No 1s/Summer)
3
3
Woodridge Chinos (No 1s
/Winter)
Brown Pantihose (Winter No 1s - School )
3
1
Woodridge White Shirts
6
6
Woodridge Jersey
2
1
Woodridge Belt
1
1
White Woodridge anklets
8
5
Woodridge Shorts (Summer)
6
4
1
1
8
5
Woodridge Blouse (Short sleeve Summer)
Brown (polishable) shoes
5
3
1
1
Brown (polishable) lace-up
shoes
Woodridge Socks
Woodridge Yellow Rain Jacket
1
1
Woodridge Jersey
2
1
Brown Slacks (School issue only - Winter)
2
2
Woodridge Yellow Rain Jacket
1
1
Woodridge Belt (Winter)
Woodridge White Shirts (Button-up -No
1s)
1
1
Woodridge Hoodie (Winter)
1
1
5
3
Woodridge Scarf (Winter)
1
1
Woodridge Hoodie (Winter)
1
1
Woodridge Gloves (Winter)
1
1
Woodridge Bobby Socks Brown (Winter)
3
2
Bookbag (Own choice)
1
1
Woodridge Scarf (Winter)
1
1
SPORTS UNIFORM: BOYS
Woodridge Gloves (Winter)
1
1
Woodridge Togbag
1
1
Bookbag (Own Choice)
1
1
Woodridge Tracksuit
1
1
Inter-house Shirt
1
1
Brown Sport Shorts
3
2
SPORTS UNIFORM: GIRLS
Woodridge Togbag
1
1
Woodridge White Sports Shirt
3
2
Woodridge Tracksuit
1
1
Running Shoes (mainly white)
1
1
Inter-house Shirt
1
1
Woodridge Sports Socks
5
3
Brown Sport Shorts
3
2
Woodridge Costume
1
1
Woodridge White Sports Shirt
3
2
Bathing Cap (yellow)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Woodridge Flip Flops
(Optional)
Woodridge Cricket Cap (team
only)
Running Shoes (mainly white)
1
1
Woodridge Costume
1
1
Bathing Cap (yellow)
1
1
Cricket Shirt (1st team only)
2
1
Woodridge Flip Flops (Optional)
1
1
Woodridge Cricket Jersey
1
1
Woodridge Swimming Bag
1
1
Woodridge Swimming Bag
1
1
2
1
Woodridge Yellow Match Shirt
2
1
1
1
Woodridge Rugby Jersey
1
1
Hockey Socks
Woodridge Yellow Tennis skirt (matches
only)
3
2
Rugby/ Hockey Socks
3
2
1
1
Woodridge Boardies(Optional)
1
1
Woodridge Hockey Stick Bag (Optional)
1
1
Laundry Bag
2
1
Laundry Bag
2
0
Laundry Sock Bag
2
0
Woodridge Yellow Sport Shirt (matches
only)
Woodridge Brown Hockey/Netball Skort
Outdoor Education Equipment : DETAILS AT BACK OF APPLICATION PACK
2017 STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
First Term
Grade 1 stationery packs will be ordered for all Grade 1 pupils and handed out on the first
day of term
5 x HB pencils (normal)
Sharpener
1 x Eraser
30cm ruler
2 x Pritt
Scissors
Small set of Koki’s
Twisters and pencil crayons
1 Box tissues
1 x A4 whiteboard
4 x whiteboard markers
1 x cleaning cloth
1 x ice cream container
(All items to be marked with your child’s name)
HB pencils (normal) x 3
Sharpener
1 x Eraser
30cm ruler
2 x Pritt
Scissors
Twisters
Set of Koki’s
Pencil crayons
1 x Space case / pencil bag
1 Box tissues
1 x A4 whiteboard
4 x whiteboard markers
1 x cleaning cloth
All items to be marked with your child’s name.
30cm ruler
Eraser
Sharpener
Large Pritt
Scissors
Pencil crayons
Wax crayons (Twisters)
1 x English / Afrikaans Dictionary (Pharos – blue or red one)
A5 personalised journal
2 x boxes tissues
5 x HB pencils or pacer with lead x 2
1 x microfibre cloth
1 x Space case/pencil bag
No Tipex
All items to be marked with your child’s name.
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Sharpener
Eraser
30cm ruler
Pritt
Scissors
Pencil crayons
Blue ballpoint pen
Red ballpoint pen
Highlighters
English / Afrikaans Dictionary (Pharos – blue or red one)
English Dictionary
A5 personalised journal
2 x boxes tissues
5 x HB pencils
1 x microfiber cloth
No Tipex
All items to be marked with your child’s name.
1 x 30cm ruler
Sharpener
Eraser
Coloured pencil crayons
3 x blue ballpoint pen
2 x highlighters
2 x green pens
Pritt
Geometry set
Scissors
English / Afrikaans Dictionary (Pharos – blue or red one)
English Dictionary – Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
Calculator (not scientific)
A5 personalised journal
2 x boxes tissues
5 x HB pencils or pacer with lead (x 2)
1 x microfiber cloth
No Tipex
All items to be marked with your child’s name.
1 x 30cm ruler
2 x highlighters
Sharpener
Eraser
Coloured crayons
3 x blue ballpoint pen
5 x Examination pads
3 x Pritt
1 x stapler
1 x punch
English / Afrikaans Dictionary (Pharos – blue or red one)
English Dictionary – Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
Geometry set
Scissors
Calculator (non-scientific)
A5 personalised journal
2 x boxes tissues
5 x HB pencils
1 x microfiber cloth
No Tipex
All items to be marked with your child’s name.
*All stationery must be replenished as required
**All exercise books will be provided by Woodridge and debited against your school account
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
(PLEASE MARK ALL KIT)
Kit List
What we recommend:
Tent – small TWO PERSON tent WITH A FULL FLY SHEET. Please
ABSOLUTELY NO ‘pop up tents’, as they are too difficult for children to pack up.
Sleeping bag – as small and lightweight as you can afford – one that can be stuffed into its bag and NOT
rolled.
Sleeping mat – no blow up mats – preferably a short high density foam, 1cm thick, roll up mat.
Ruck Sacks
o A small 10 to 20 litre DAY PACK
o A larger 35 to 55 litre HIKING BACK PACK – MAY be
required.
MUST have waist straps that fit tightly above the hips!
Head lamp
o LED – best for camping
Water bottle/Hydration pack
o Either 2 x 750ml bottles
o OR a 1 ½ to 2 litre HYDRATION PACK
Bicycles
o The best place to find a bicycle is a good cycle shop (not a supermarket or furniture store). There
they can make sure you have a MOUNTAIN BIKE that fits you
properly
and most importantly, a bike that is put together well and will not
break
the first time you use it. From Grade 4 we recommend a mountain
bike with
gears. These best suits the type of riding the children do.
o PLEASE – always get puncture sealant/SLIME put in your tyres
before
bringing it to school as the many thorns result in numerous
punctures, otherwise.
o You will only be allowed to ride at school WITH A HELMET.
o
You will only be allowed to keep your bike in the bike shed if you
keep it locked with a combination lock (bike shops).
o
Make sure the bike is in good working order (the
bike shops can help you).
o
Use BIKE WAX LUBRICANT on your chain (not
Q20 or WD40)
o
Recommended bike shops:
Cyclo Pro – Elliott Centre – William Moffett – Port
Elizabeth
Wayne Pfeiffer Cycles – next to Spar in Linton Grange
Coimbra Cycles – Villiers Road, Walmer
Action Cycles – Heugh Rd – Port Elizabeth
Penford Cycles – Uitenhage
Custom Bikes – St Francis Bay
o SHOPS IN PORT ELIZABETH WILL DELIVER A NEW BIKE TO THE SCHOOL and we can assist you in
ordering a suitable bike from these shops.
Grade 1
Camp twice a year on the school campus (1 night)
Grade 2
Camp twice a year on the school campus (1 night)
Grade 3
Camp twice a year: one at van Staden’s Mouth
Camp Site (1 night) the other at Wacky Woods
Grade 5
Camp twice a year in the bush (1 & 2 nights)
Banks of van Staden’s River
Berg Rivier Farm near Loerie
Possible voluntary camps and weekend
overnighters under canvas
Grade 6
Camp twice a year in the bush (both 2 nights)
Farfields Farm near Thornhill
Survival Expedition – Van Staden’s Gorge
Possible voluntary camps and weekend
overnighters under canvas
Woodridge Way 2/3 day Adventure Race
Grade 7
A 4-Day expedition from Woodridge to
Gamtoos River and back along the beach
to Van Staden’s Mouth
Voluntary :
o Other possible voluntary camps and
weekend overnighters under canvas
o Woodridge Way 2 day Adventure
Race
o Voluntary 24hr - Solo Survival camp
South Western Districts Tour - residential
Grade 4
Camp twice a year, once being off-campus (1 & 2
nights)
Loerie Rest Camp and Falcon Rock
Possible voluntary camps and weekend
overnighters under canvas
ESSENTIAL KIT PER GRADE
KIT
2 Person Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Head torch
Day Pack
Ruck Sack
Water Bottle
Hydration pack
Bike
GR 1
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√
√
√
GR 2
√
√
√
√
GR 3
√
√
√
√
GR 4
√
√
√
√
√
GR 5
√
√
√
√
√
GR 6
GR 7
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√ only when needed
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√
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√optional √optional √optional
√MTB
√MTB
√MTB
gears
gears
gears
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
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Helmet
Combination Lock
Tarp/Bivi sheet
School Adventure Shirt
(cycling shirt)
Whistle
Bowl/spoon/fork, cup
√MTB
gears
√
√
√
√
√ when bringing your bike to school for a day or keeping it there for longer
√ when needed
√ when competing for the school or taking
part in expeditions
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It takes a little sweat to reach place truly extraordinary
From a pupil’s perspective: Anja Cronje - Grade 7 - Woodridge Preparatory School
Adventures (Outdoor Adventures)
Beautiful places are not only found in books. Believe it or not, this world is not only concrete. The beautiful places are hidden
and difficult to find, because if they were easy to find there would soon be a car park there, then a shop, then no more
beauty. But you have to have the look properly to see it.
The Thrill
Coming down that hill on the cycle race, zip lining across the trees, jumping off the cliff into the water. They all give you the
same feeling. The minute your feet leave the ground, the minute the back wheel of your bike passes the hill your heart leaps
into your throat, all your worries fade away, you relax and you just enjoy it. You get that feeling in your stomach and you wish
it could last forever, but it’s over so quickly, but at least you end it with a smile. Your cheeks hurt because you can’t make your
smile broad enough or last long enough. This new feeling overwhelms you, it’s a feeling of success, delight and satisfaction but
only better. The next time you hear the word cycle or hike your ears prick, your eyes twinkle and you’re the first to ask, “Can I
come?”
Past Adventures
Woodridge Way: Hate the training, but it’s worth it. Most of you haven’t seen half of it. It’s not just to get there-it’s the
journey. The tough patch where you want to give up, but your team keeps you going. The easy patch where you help your
team. At the end of the day, unlike most sports, it’s not, “Ha, ha. You came last.” It’s, “What did your team do?”
Finishing
Most people will tell you when you’ve finished a cycle race you feel confident, good and ‘up to it’. It’s all true but there’s more:
the minor pain from your scratches fade away, your knees feel weak but stronger than before, your throat feels sticky but you
can smile better and eat food faster, but best of all your exhausted and you want to flop down on the floor but you would
rather stay standing and tell everyone your adventure and congratulate the others. Now I could tell you that I tasted the best
water at a pure waterfall in the Baviaans, that the Alexandria Trail is the most fun hike I’ve done in my life so far, I could tell
you that the pool at the end of the Groendal day hike is the best place to swim in, and that during the 1st Woodridge Way
ever I learned the most important things. Those experiences I’ve had and I can’t get back, and I can’t show you them, but I
can make new ones. But I won’t tell you all those things because I can’t explain to you how it really was like. So now I end my
speech like I started it, with a statement:
A picture tells half the story, your words tell a quarter. But being there tells it 100%.
What is OUTDOOR EDUCATION?
The Preparatory experience begins in the Foundation Phase, on the 240 hectares of the Woodridge Campus and culminates
with the Woodridge Way 2/3 day adventure race, beyond the boundaries of the school. Between these two lie many
opportunities, some compulsory, some voluntary. Outdoor Education encompasses adventure, experiential learning “Green
Periods” and class camps, environmental education (Eco Schools – WESSA programme) and conservation activities. This is
what OUTDOOR EDUCATION is about!
For any further advice: [email protected]