Pridwin Preparatory School headmaster, Ross Grimley reflects on the school’s momentous milestone, its centenary year, and talks about plans on embarking on a promising journey towards a brighter future.
Grimley said the cornerstone of this future is the ambitious ‘Future Fit Centre,’ set to revolutionise the educational experience for its boys.
“The Future Fit Centre promises to equip Pridwin’s boys with state-of-the-art facilities and essential skills, preparing them for the challenges of the ever-evolving world. The school continues to focus on admissions and strengthened its ties with the community and nursery schools, ensuring a robust and enduring presence.”
The headmaster proudly noted that this year, the school introduced the Pridwin Academy, which is a significant initiative that extends a helping hand to children from Alexandra.
The academy offers children afternoon schooling, access to resources, and nourishment, emphasising Pridwin’s commitment to uplifting broader communities and sharing its resources. Next year, the number of boys attending the Pridwin Academy doubles as we introduce a new grade.
He added that environmental responsibility was another cornerstone of the school’s future journey.
“Sustainable water, waste, and energy programs have been implemented, including the connection of a borehole to every building for water supply during municipal system downtime. Waste management initiatives, food recycling, and the exploration of sustainable energy options are in progress.”
Pridwin’s commitment to the environment has not gone unnoticed, with the school earning its eco-schools bronze award for its action project on waste management. Next year, the school aims to continue working towards the prestigious green flag status through the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) by gaining the silver award, in which the action project will centre around water.
Grimley concluded by saying, Pridwin remained committed to enhancing the quality of education, “embracing modern teaching methods, technology, and infrastructure. Character education continued to be a focal point, instilling values that mold boys into responsible, compassionate, and empathetic individuals, ready to face the future with confidence.”
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