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Mr Melvin Govender was recently appointed as the new principal of the Preparatory School at Ridgeway College, Louis Trichardt.

“I am excited and humbled by the privilege of leading Ridgeway Preparatory School. My goal is not only to create but also maintain excellence in the classroom, sports arenas, digital platforms and on stage,” said Govender.

Govender said that being at the forefront of innovation with the integration of hybrid teaching models and the need to develop creativity and collaborative skills within the children was important. “Our parents must feel as if they are part of a larger family as the need for support and collective consciousness are critical now as we look to nurture relationships in a way that we have never needed to before. Irrespective of age, all children must be nurtured and the idea of learning being serious play must be brought to the fore,” Govender said.

Govender was the operational head principal at Curro Academy Soshanguve for the last two years. Before that, he was the phase head at Curro Edenvale, and prior to that, he was at Curro Serengeti. He is a published author of a children’s storybook and an accredited soccer referee.

Ridgeway Preparatory is currently building three extra classes, a new computer room, as well as a new admin block on campus. Applications for 2023 are still open and parents can apply online at www.ridgewaycollege.co.za.