Creston College Pre-primary School | Oslo Beach

Welcome to Creston College Pre-Primary, nestled in the serene Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional early childhood development experience for children aged 3 years to Grade R. Our vibrant programme is meticulously designed to nurture your child's inherent curiosity and love of play, fostering their holistic well-being in a supportive and stimulating environment. As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, we offer convenient early drop-off times and comprehensive aftercare options to support busy families.

Discover more about our unique offerings by downloading our fact sheet.

Our Holistic Approach: The ELDA Framework

At Creston College, as part of the innovative Curro school group, our children thrive within a dynamic programme that champions their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Our approach to early childhood education is thoughtfully structured around the Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs). This progressive framework focuses on broad developmental areas rather than rigid milestones, ensuring that every child feels profoundly supported and encouraged to flourish at their own unique pace, free from unnecessary pressure.

Throughout their day, children joyfully engage in play and creative exploration, guided by our dedicated teachers and teacher's assistants. These interactions are carefully designed to activate and strengthen all ELDA areas, ensuring a rich and meaningful learning journey. The key learning and development areas include:

• Identity and Belonging: Cultivating personality, building friendships, and fostering sharing.
• Physical Well-being: Enhancing balance, promoting movement, and teaching essential safety awareness.
• Communication: Developing speech, active listening, and comprehensive understanding.
• Creativity: Inspiring imaginative play, drawing, painting, dancing, and boundless imagination.
• Mathematics: Introducing foundational concepts like shapes, size, time, and counting.
• Learning About the World: Encouraging exploration and a deeper understanding of their surroundings.

Eager to delve deeper into the ELDA framework and how it shapes our high-quality pre-primary programme? We invite you to visit this dedicated page on our website.

Building Strong Foundations for Grade 1 and Beyond

Our pre-primary programme is strategically designed to seamlessly prepare your child for the exciting transition to formal learning in Grade 1. We lay robust foundational skills that serve as the bedrock for all future academic success:

• Language: Developing comprehensive skills in reading, spelling, understanding, speaking, and listening.
• Mathematics: Mastering counting, number comprehension, and fundamental operations like addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Life Skills: Incorporating physical education, real-life experiences, problem-solving techniques, and fostering innate creativity.

All teaching is conducted in English, and we are proud to offer an exciting introduction to Robotics as an engaging subject for our learners.

For a detailed overview of our curriculum, please refer to our fact sheet.

A Nurturing Environment with Individual Attention

We understand that young children thrive with abundant attention and nurturing care. This is why our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, and we stringently control the number of children in each class. As part of the Curro school group, our dedicated teachers are further supported by one or more assistants, depending on the age group and class size. This optimal teacher-to-child ratio ensures that every child receives the individual care, personalised attention, and loving support they need to truly flourish and feel cherished.

Engaging Daily Programme & Enriching Extramurals

Our daily programme is a vibrant tapestry of physical and cognitive activities, meticulously crafted to ensure children learn through joyful play. Beyond our core curriculum, we offer an exciting array of optional extramural activities. These additional opportunities are designed to strengthen specific developmental areas or hone particular skills, fostering well-rounded growth.

These enriching extramural activities are facilitated by carefully selected external tutors or coaches, taking place conveniently on the school’s premises (at an additional cost). As a pre-primary school in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, we pride ourselves on offering choices that are tailored to pique the interests of your child and family, ensuring they can grow and excel in areas they genuinely enjoy. Your child is sure to discover an activity that sparks their passion!

Explore the full range of extramural activities available by consulting our fact sheet.

Flexible Hours for Busy Families

Understanding the demands of modern family life, we proudly offer extended hours to accommodate working parents with challenging commutes. Our doors open early each morning, where children are greeted with warm smiles by our dedicated teachers and teacher's assistants. They then have the opportunity to engage in enriching free play, easing gently into their day before the engaging preschool programme begins.

Safe and Nurturing Aftercare

Our comprehensive aftercare service ensures your child remains safe and cared for until late in the afternoon. Children continue their day in their familiar classrooms or enjoy supervised play on our secure playgrounds. Your peace of mind is paramount, which is why we implement strict pickup protocols, guaranteeing that only authorised individuals can collect your child.

Convenient School Transport

For the convenience of our pre-primary families, we offer a reliable school transport service (at an additional cost). Our comfortable and secure transport covers a wide range of areas, making your daily routine smoother:

• Hibberdene
• Port Edward
• Scottburgh
• Shelly Beach
• Southbroom
• Southport
• Umtentweni
• Uvongo

Efficient Drive-Through Drop-off

Experience a seamless start to your day with our convenient drive-through drop-off system. Designed to ensure smooth and quick traffic flow on campus, our dedicated staff are on hand to safely accompany your child directly to their classroom, providing a secure and stress-free arrival.

Secure Pickup Authorisation

Upon enrolment, you will designate all individuals authorised to pick up your child. Should you ever need to make alternative arrangements, our streamlined process makes it simple: download a pickup consent form from our website, send it to the school, and notify your child’s teacher via message. Your child's safety is our top priority.

Optimal Learning in Nurturing Classrooms

Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, ensuring that each child learns and develops at an appropriate pace. Our dedicated teachers are supported by assistants who fluidly move between classes, adapting to group sizes and specific needs. This dynamic approach guarantees that every child receives the individual care and attention necessary to optimally benefit from our high-quality preschool programme.

Dedicated First Aid and Wellness

Your child’s well-being is continually monitored by our designated teachers, who are fully trained in first aid. They are adept at caring for the minor bumps and scrapes that are a natural part of active, joyful play. Should your child require medication during school hours, our first-aid officers will administer it strictly upon presentation of a valid prescription, ensuring responsible and safe care.

Welcome to Creston College Pre-Primary

Nestled in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, Creston College Pre-Primary offers exceptional early childhood development for children aged 3 years to Grade R. Our unique, internally developed pre-primary programme is meticulously crafted to engage children’s inherent curiosity and love of play, while holistically supporting their overall well-being. As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, we combine innovative education with practical solutions like early drop-off times and comprehensive aftercare options.

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Watch the video below to gain a bird’s-eye view of the vibrant and enriching environment awaiting your child at Creston College Pre-Primary: