At Woodlands International College, we pride ourselves on providing an education suited to the next generation:
- A generation of developing technologies that have not been thought of yet.
- A generation of new, effective, and principled leaders.
- A generation of entrepreneurs who are creative and free thinkers.
- A generation of caring, tolerant and empathetic adults.
- A generation of well-balanced individuals who are not afraid to think out of the box.
- A generation of big dreamers who go out and make a difference in this world.
- A generation who are true to our motto and who can, truly, “Rise above Mediocrity”.
Activities on Offer:
Innings and Outings
Teaching is enhanced by various enjoyable yet informative outings as well as presentations provided by well-established, highly professional external suppliers. The outdoor classroom rates highly in learning. All Grades enjoy visits to a variety of educational venues which have included bird parks, Sci Bona, the ‘Amazing Maze’ and other educational venues related to academic content. “Hooked on Books” allows our students to experience a theatrical introduction to a variety of authors and age-appropriate books in order to encourage a greater access to and love of reading. RedHead Productions provides students with an opportunity to observe and hear Afrikaans and IsiZulu through theatre. Additional educational opportunities are afforded our students through the likes of the virtual planetarium and trips to the Joburg Theatre for the annual pantomime.
Charitable and Community Initiatives
Students at Woodlands are encouraged to look beyond their own needs in order to become aware of the circumstances of others who are less fortunate than themselves. A range of charitable organisations are supported by our generous College community and it is gratifying and heartwarming to see the impact that this spirit of sharing brings to bear on all involved. The Junior College has been involved in a variety of annual programmes as well as charitable requests from our local community. The generosity of both our parent body as well as the empathy and charitable spirit developed with the students bodes well for our community. As a Junior College we run an annual Used Stationery drive, Easter Egg collection, Christmas box collection, a shoe drive and odd-sock drive, as well as smaller projects such as sandwiches for the homeless, 67 minutes of Buntu, and much more.
Recycling Programme
All the stakeholders of our College, whether students, parents, teachers, or visitors, are part of the recycling programme. The students are educated on the pressing need to preserve our natural resources for future generations, and they are well-versed in “reduce, reuse and recycle”. Students are taught through fun and competition how to recycle and to keep their environment litter-free. Strategically placed recycle stations encourage students to recycle while craft activities illustrate how items can be repurposed.
Market Days
Entrepreneurial skills are inculcated and nurtured through our Market Days. Students assist in the selling of items as well as develop their public speaking through daily advertising. Grade 7 students are tasked with drawing up business plans and are responsible for the hosting of, and preparation for, their Market Days. The children who shop at the various stalls are ultimately participants in practising their own financial management as they prioritise and reconcile their needs and wants.
Fun Days
‘All work and no play’ has the potential to make school a dull place. Not so at Woodlands, where we intersperse our Academic calendar with fun days such as the Woodlands Birthday Picnic on International Wetland Day. Our Birthday celebrations see the students enjoying picnic baskets on the lawns adjacent to and overlooking our unique wetland. Students and teachers alike embrace the days of dressing up according to chosen themes throughout the year, adding a spirit of laughter and amusement. Being able to dress up as your favourite book character or to add a pirate theme dress-up to a geography activity adds exponentially to the learning experience.
