Creston College Primary School | Oslo Beach

Welcome to Creston College Primary School!

Nestled in the beautiful coastal town of Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, Creston College Primary School offers an exceptional educational journey for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive, ensuring personalized attention through our intentionally small class sizes. Our vibrant curriculum, delivered entirely in English, is enriched by a diverse array of sports and cultural activities, perfectly complementing our rigorous academics.

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, we extend a wealth of resources and opportunities to our students. For your convenience, we offer comprehensive aftercare services and reliable school transport options. Our forward-thinking approach even includes exciting subjects like Robotics and Chess, fostering critical thinking and future-ready skills from an early age.

Discover the full spectrum of possibilities awaiting your child by exploring our detailed fact sheet.

Our Innovative Approach to Learning

At Creston College, our commitment to an excellent education is unwavering. We passionately deliver the national CAPS curriculum through an innovative and dynamic approach rooted in project-based learning and self-discovery. This empowers our primary school learners to delve deeper into subjects, moving far beyond the confines of a textbook. Through engaging research projects, hands-on experiments, and stimulating assignments, students actively construct their understanding, making learning real, relevant, and memorable.

While regular assessments and tests are an integral part of monitoring progress, our ultimate goal is to cultivate intellectual curiosity and equip learners with the ability to apply their knowledge creatively, transforming abstract concepts into tangible understanding.

The Curro Advantage & Future Pathways

Being a distinguished member of the Curro school group offers unparalleled advantages. Our learners benefit from a vast network of highly qualified educators and robust support systems, ensuring an education that truly extends beyond the traditional classroom setting. This affiliation also provides a significant advantage for future academic pathways, as our learners receive preferential consideration when applying to any school within the Curro group, including the innovative Curro Online – a fully-online platform offering exceptional education from the comfort of home, ideal for families not residing near a physical campus.

Furthermore, our connection to the IEB framework allows us to offer a selection of enriching and unique subjects that prepare students for future success, seamlessly transitioning into high school. These include:

• Robotics and Coding
• Creative Arts
• Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)

Explore all the exciting subjects we offer in detail on our comprehensive fact sheet.

Foundation Phase: Building Strong Beginnings (Grade 1-3)

The Foundation Phase is a pivotal time where we gently guide our Grade 1 learners in adapting to the more structured environment of formal schooling. Here, we lay the essential building blocks for all future learning, fostering a love for discovery and critical thinking. Our comprehensive programme includes:

• Language: Developing strong literacy skills in reading, spelling, comprehension, speaking, and listening.
• Mathematics: Cultivating a solid understanding of numbers, counting, addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Life Skills: Nurturing physical education, real-life problem-solving abilities, creativity, and practical experiences.

Adding to this enriching curriculum, Chess is proudly integrated into our programme, enhancing strategic thinking and problem-solving from an early age.

Intermediate Phase: Embracing Deeper Understanding (Grade 4-7)

As learners progress into the Intermediate Phase, they are expertly guided to navigate more abstract concepts. Our acclaimed project-based learning approach truly comes into its own here, encouraging students to conduct in-depth research, tackle engaging assignments, and perform exciting experiments. This ensures they explore subjects far beyond the pages of a textbook, developing independent learning skills and a profound understanding.

All instruction is delivered in English, with learners having the enriching choice of Afrikaans or isiZulu as an additional language. Furthermore, Robotics remains a stimulating and integral subject throughout their primary school journey, continually honing their technological literacy and innovative thinking.

A Holistic Education: Nurturing Talents Beyond Academics

At Creston College, we believe an excellent education is a balanced one. Our vibrant academic programme is harmoniously complemented by a diverse and extensive range of sports and cultural activities. Designed to ignite passions and foster well-rounded development, these activities are tailored to the unique interests of our learners in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone.

Participation in these programmes is invaluable, promoting essential life skills such as team awareness, collaboration, and self-confidence. Engaging in activities like debating and art not only enriches their educational experience but also empowers your child to articulate their ideas confidently and make their voice heard, skills vital for future success.

Uncover the exciting world of sports and cultural opportunities available to your child on our detailed fact sheet.

Welcome to Creston College Primary School!

Nestled in the picturesque Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, Creston College Primary School offers an exceptional educational journey for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7. As part of the prestigious Curro school group, we are committed to providing an excellent, well-rounded education. We believe in fostering individual growth, which is why we meticulously limit our class sizes, ensuring every learner receives the personalised attention they deserve. Beyond core academics, our innovative curriculum includes engaging subjects like Robotics and Chess, preparing our students for a future-ready world. To further support our families, we also offer convenient aftercare and reliable school transport options.

Aftercare Programme: Extending Learning and Care

Our comprehensive aftercare programme provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for learners beyond school hours. Available at an additional cost (details provided in our fees letter), this service ensures your child is well-cared for. Learners enjoy comfortable, secure classrooms and supervised playgrounds, with the fees covering a nutritious lunch, dedicated supervision, and valuable limited homework support, giving parents peace of mind.

Convenient and Safe School Transport

For the convenience and safety of our families, Creston College offers a reliable school transport service for learners travelling to and from our campus. Available at an additional cost, our routes are carefully planned to cover a wide area, ensuring accessible transport for many of our students. Our current transport service proudly covers the following areas:

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

To further enhance convenience and ensure a smooth start and end to the school day, we have implemented an efficient drive-through drop-off system. This streamlined process ensures that traffic flows quickly and safely in and out of the campus, making daily routines hassle-free for parents.

Vibrant Play Spaces and Aquatic Fun

At Creston College, we understand that childhood is a precious time for exploration, movement, and joy. Our expansive playground offers fantastic spaces designed for active play, featuring exciting game markings, classic swings, and an engaging jungle gym. Beyond the playground, our students can also enjoy our superb heated swimming pool, a fantastic facility that allows for year-round aquatic sports and activities, promoting physical fitness and enjoyment.

State-of-the-Art Sports & Cultural Facilities

We are deeply committed to providing a balanced education that extends far beyond the classroom walls. Our wide variety of sports and cultural activities are hosted on excellent, modern courts and fields, designed to inspire passion and nurture talent. Our impressive activity facilities, catering to both primary and high school learners, include:

• An inspiring Amphitheatre
• Dedicated Cricket, Tennis, and Netball courts
• A full-sized AstroTurf (currently under construction, promising future excellence!)
• A versatile Hall equipped with full stage lighting, professional sound systems, and high-quality projectors
• Our inviting Heated swimming pool
• A convenient Mini-AstroTurf
• A spacious Rugby, Soccer, and Athletics field

Dedicated Support for Every Learner: Partnership with SCILD

Creston College is incredibly fortunate to have the South Coast Institute for Learning Development (SCILD) located right on our doorstep. This invaluable partnership ensures that every learner has the opportunity to thrive. Specialist therapists from SCILD work hand-in-hand with our dedicated teachers to provide comprehensive support for students who may experience learning barriers. Through individualised remedial support and extra tuition, we are committed to addressing these barriers, empowering each child to reach their full academic potential.

Watch the video below to get a captivating bird’s-eye view of the vibrant campus life and exceptional facilities you can enjoy with us at Creston College!