Woodlands College
Education in Boksburg

Building on each new success, and promise we met, we have forged a proud and distinctive legacy, setting the benchmark for excellence in all academic disciplines through an innovative, challenging and closely considered curriculum, tempered with a comprehensive sports timetable, and the opportunity to express creativity in enriching arts and culture activities. At Woodlands our talented young ambassadors leave admirably equipped to acquit themselves honourably in whichever field of endeavour they choose to pursue. We understand that choosing the best education provider for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent will be called upon to make. Here’s what makes us special, and why we believe a Woodlands schooling represents the best choice. To provide for a liberal, balanced education which challenges each pupil to think, question and strive for excellence. With decades of service and commitment to the community, the school is the culmination of the long-time dream of well-known local personalities and Founding Directors Ronnie and Janet Matthews. The board is augmented by daughters Audrey and Brenda. Together, this dynamic and passionate team combine to ensure that Woodlands remains at the leading edge of global best-practice, providing an academic, cultural and sporting platform that rates among the very best, grounded in traditional family values. Safe and secure, children are encouraged to play, whilst ultimately being prepared for formal education (Grade 0). At Woodlands we place primary emphasis on creating a supportive, guiding and nurturing environment in which children may embrace spontaneity, develop grounded value systems and appreciate, with grace and humility, the privilege inherent in a private schooling foundation. In providing a secure and natural environment conducive to the learning process, we pride ourselves on having achieved a 100% Matriculation pass rate for twelve consecutive years, with the distinct accolade of having all our Grade 12 students attain a Bachelor Degree pass in At Woodlands it is the co-ordinated teamwork of our well-regarded, highly qualified and carefully chosen educators that helps to unlock and grow the potential of each and every child. We are steadfastly committed to maintaining small classes to enhance and expand the learning capabilities of each individual student, and offer a broad curriculum covering all key learning areas. The subject choice affords each pupil the opportunity to tailor-make a curriculum that inspires, motivates and challenges. In this way, Woodlands ensures the aTainment of the best possible results, and meaningful preparedness for tertiary study. Engendering an appreciation for sport and our natural environment. Located in the secured and monitored undulating grounds of our own privately-owned estate, removed from the hustle-and-bustle of its surrounds, Woodlands comfortably accommodates well-equipped classrooms conducive to the learning process, and sports facilities allowing for the pursuit of such diverse activities as athletics, cricket, cross country, golf, hockey, netball, soccer, squash, and swimming. Set along the banks of our own ecologically-balanced wetland, supporting a variety of indigenous aquatic and bird life, Woodlands places great emphasis on respect for the environment, sustainability and appreciation of nature. As a co-educational, non-denominational college, we encourage complete religious freedom whilst fostering mutual respect, harmonious and co-operative co-existence and sound, traditional values. Through our Student Representative Council, Interact Club (affiliated to Rotary), and Outreach Projects our young ambassadors engage with the local community, developing a sense of generosity, empathy and compassion. The values so engendered form a meaningful foundation for giving back to the community in later life, and a rich understanding of the benefits thereof. Drawing on a progressive, liberal ethos, the Woodlands credo is one of shared responsibility and freedom of expression, resulting in a moral compass aligned and consistent with home values, self- discipline and an ability to differentiate right from wrong. Benefittng from the deep and abiding commitment of its founding Directors, Woodlands is very much a family affair. This passion and commitment to academic, sporting, and cultural excellence is shared by each and every one of our educators.