Rising hockey star Edith Molikoe, a former Woodridge College pupil and 2019 head girl, is relishing the prospect of testing herself at the highest level after being named in the South African women’s hockey squad for this year’s Olympic Games. The 21-year-old University of Pretoria student says she went through a wide range of emotions when she heard about her selection in a sport she fell in love with when she first made the Eastern Province U13 team. Reflecting on her selection, she … [Read more...] about Former Woodridge head girl in SA Olympics hockey squad
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Woodridge Way 2016 Wayfarers Movie [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. https://youtu.be/dC0yQdg8cVI The Woodridge Way is a 2 day adventure race, covering a distance of 65km from Woodridge College to Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Wayfarers, as they are known, qualify for a place in one of the 9 teams of 4 (one girl) through their participation in adventure sport, that is an extra mural activity. Their results from several challenges assist in the selection process. The event typically travels on a … [Read more...] about Woodridge Way 2016 Wayfarers Movie [video]
Genergy Sponsors The Woodridge Trail Run
The Woodridge Trail Run is to be sponsored by Genergy for the next three years, following an agreement between the race organisers, Big O Sports, Woodridge College and Preparatory School and Port Elizabeth’s leading solar energy supplier. The Woodridge Trail Run sponsored by Genergy takes place on October 20th, 2019. The event features three distances to suit any level of runner: 6km, 14km and 23km. The Woodridge Trail Run is one of the longest-established trail runs in the Eastern Cape, … [Read more...] about Genergy Sponsors The Woodridge Trail Run
Woodridge record first win in SPAR provincial hockey finals – MyPR.co.za
Woodridge record first win in SPAR provincial hockey finals: The Woodridge team who won their first title in the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge provincial finals at Collegiate in Port Elizabeth on Sunday is (back, from left) Jorja Sacke, Megan Webb, Demi Meyer, Gina Puttergill, SPAR EC sponsorship and events manager Alan Stapleton, Cate Cook, Bea Williams, Maxime Bird (coach), Eleana Stevenson, Micaela Sanderson, Chloe Duval, (front, from left) Bella Bisdee, Sidne Adams, Atlegang … [Read more...] about Woodridge record first win in SPAR provincial hockey finals – MyPR.co.za
Woodridge hold off Collegiate in hockey thriller – MyPR.co.za
Woodridge hold off Collegiate in hockey thriller: Full Stop Communications Photo: The Woodridge team which won the PE Central leg of the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge at Alexander Road in Port Elizabeth on Sunday was (back, from the left) Hannah van Wyk, Sidné Adams, Tammy Louw, Atlegang Koka, Demi Meyer, Emma Cook, Cate Cook, Micaela Sanderson, Ruby Webb, Maxime Bird (coach), (front, from the left) Jorja Sacke, Caylin Maree, Edith Molikoe and Bella Bisdee. Woodridge withstood … [Read more...] about Woodridge hold off Collegiate in hockey thriller – MyPR.co.za
Why business leaders need to step up in the fight to tackle climate change
According to the WWF, we are the first generation to know we are destroying our planet and the last one that can do anything about it. Prince Charles in his role as founder and Patron of Business in the Community asked business leaders at the organisation’s Waste to Wealth Summit to use their collective resource and skills to help double the UK’s resource productivity by 2030. And as a country with abundant resources, South Africa can also heed the Prince’s call. Hearing the Prince’s talk … [Read more...] about Why business leaders need to step up in the fight to tackle climate change
Woodridge College and Preparatory School launches Eco Smart
Woodridge College and Preparatory School has a vision to become a leading eco-school in South Africa, and a leading globally registered eco-school. To do this, it has briefed Boomtown to create a campaign to launch its Eco Smart program and position the popular independent school as an environmental leader. "We want to have one of the lowest carbon footprints per educated child, globally," remarks Woodridge College Headmaster, Derek Bradley. "By investing in reducing our energy … [Read more...] about Woodridge College and Preparatory School launches Eco Smart
Woodridge ready to attack in Hockey Challenge
Woodridge ready to attack in Hockey Challenge: Woodridge’s Edith Molikoe passes the ball to Lauren Booysen as Chere Jacobs (left) looks on during a match last year. The team will be defending their title in the PE Central tournament of the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge at Westering in Port Elizabeth tomorrow. Photo: Supplied Attack will be the nature of the game as Woodridge go about defending their title when the PE Central edition of the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls … [Read more...] about Woodridge ready to attack in Hockey Challenge
St John’s D.S.G. Vocal Ensemble Tribute to Woodridge College [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. “Come By Here”, better known as "Kumbaya", is sung by the St John’s D.S.G. Vocal Ensemble (coached by Carika de Swardt) as a tribute to the Woodridge College community in their time of need. Click HERE to find more 'Woodridge College' videos. Woodridge College video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | … [Read more...] about St John’s D.S.G. Vocal Ensemble Tribute to Woodridge College [video]
Former SA and World Champ surfer, Shaun Tomson, inspires Woodridge students [video]
Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. In the light of Woodridge College’s recent fire disasters that blazed large parts of the school approximately six weeks ago, former SA and World Surfing Champion, Shaun Tomson, addressed the school on his best-selling book, ‘The Code’ on Monday; a book with an empowering message to positively uplift individuals and organizations on making the right decisions in life’s stand-stills. The book’s message, a life-affirming ‘code’ under the banner, … [Read more...] about Former SA and World Champ surfer, Shaun Tomson, inspires Woodridge students [video]
Woodridge ready to host hockey finals
Woodridge ready to host hockey finals: Hosts Woodridge will be playing in their first provincial finals in the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge on August 12. Photo: Supplied Excited young players from around the region will be gearing up for the second SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge finals at Woodridge next week. The provincial finals, involving the five regional winners, will take place at Woodridge as scheduled despite the devastation caused by a massive fire in … [Read more...] about Woodridge ready to host hockey finals
Woodridge College and Preparatory School students to bring District Six The Musical to life
From August 3rd to the 5th, Woodridge College and Preparatory School will be staging David Kramer and Taliep Petersen’s award-winning District Six, The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. First performed 30 years ago, District Six, The Musical is a story set against the forced removal of a community by the apartheid regime, and celebrates and recreates some of the vibrant musical culture that was part of the 1960s District Six. “When I chose this particular musical almost a year ago, I had no … [Read more...] about Woodridge College and Preparatory School students to bring District Six The Musical to life
Back to school for Woodridge
Today marks the first day back for the pupils of Woodridge College and Preparatory School (Woodridge) after the fires which caused extensive damage to the school on June 10th, 2017. “We are delighted that we can resume the academic year today," remarks Derek Bradley who is the Headmaster of Woodridge College. "We see the situation we stand in as an opportunity to rebuild an even greater school. The entire team that supports the school and pupils are incredibly grateful for the support they … [Read more...] about Back to school for Woodridge
PE in the news: South Africa: At Least Half of Eastern Cape’s Woodridge College Burnt Down
South Africa: At Least Half of Eastern Cape's Woodridge College Burnt Down: Police confirmed on Saturday that one person died in the Thornhill area following the fires that spread from the Humansdorp to Port Elizabeth areas. Rumours of potential arson have not been confirmed. On Thursday, Walmer police took a statement from a ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Ruling expected in Panayiotou trial-within-a-trial: Christopher Panayiotou, left, is standing trial for the murder of his wife … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South Africa: At Least Half of Eastern Cape’s Woodridge College Burnt Down
Upset as Woodridge top regional hockey tournament
Upset as Woodridge top regional hockey tournament: SPAR Eastern Cape promotions and advertising manager Alan Stapleton (back left) with the Woodridge College team who won the Port Elizabeth Central tournament in the SPAR Eastern Cape Schoolgirls Hockey Challenge on Sunday. The team are, back from left, Chumisa Yona (vice-captain), Megan Crossman, Megan Webb, Lauren Bryans, Cheré Jacobs, Lauren Booysen (captain), Chloë Duval, Mbali Nkutha, Maxime Bird (coach) and, front from left, Cheyanne Milne, … [Read more...] about Upset as Woodridge top regional hockey tournament
