St George’s Preschool | PE Central, Gqeberha

Welcome to St George's Preschool: Nurturing Young Minds in PE Central!

Located conveniently in the heart of PE Central, Gqeberha, St George’s Preschool offers a vibrant and high-quality early childhood development experience for children aged 3 years to Grade R. We are dedicated to laying a strong, joyful foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery, fostering curiosity and a love for education from the very start.

Personalised Care in a Nurturing Environment

At St George's, we believe every child deserves individual attention to flourish. Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, and we maintain strictly controlled class sizes to ensure optimal care and engagement. With dedicated teachers and their assistants (staffing ratios adjusted to each age group and class size), we guarantee that your child receives the personalised care, nurturing, and stimulation they need to thrive, feel loved, and develop at their own unique pace.

Discover the Power of Play-Based Learning

As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, St George's embraces an innovative Early Childhood Development (ECD) approach that champions holistic well-being – physical, social, emotional, and cognitive – through engaging, hands-on experiences. Our dynamic, developmental programme is designed to ignite your child's natural curiosity and inherent love for discovery through play.

We firmly believe that children learn best by actively discovering the world around them. Learning through play fosters deeper understanding and more efficient retention compared to traditional, forced learning environments. This gentle yet powerful approach allows children to develop naturally, feeling supported and encouraged rather than anxious or pressured by rigid milestones.

Key Developmental Areas Explored Through Play:

• Mathematics: Exploring fundamental concepts like shapes, sizes, time, counting, and early addition and subtraction skills through interactive games and practical activities.
• Communication: Fostering confident speech, active listening, foundational reading skills, and comprehensive understanding of language.
• Creativity: Encouraging artistic expression through drawing and painting, developing crucial fine motor skills with proper pencil grip, and expressing themselves through dance and movement.
• Physical Well-being: Enhancing balance, coordination, and gross motor skills, while instilling crucial safety awareness and healthy habits.
• Identity and Belonging: Nurturing individual personality, developing positive morals, fostering caring attitudes, building strong friendships, and understanding the importance of sharing and community.

Preparing for Grade 1 and Beyond

Our comprehensive programme meticulously prepares your child for the formal learning journey that begins in Grade 1. We focus on building essential foundational skills that are critical for all future academic success:

• Language: Developing strong abilities to read, spell, understand, speak, and listen effectively in English, our medium of instruction.
• Mathematics: Mastering counting, understanding number concepts, and grasping early addition, subtraction, and even multiplication principles.
• Life Skills: Engaging in physical education, gaining real-life experiences, developing critical problem-solving abilities, and fostering boundless creativity.

To further enrich their learning, our curriculum even offers exciting subjects like Robotics to spark early interest in technology and innovation!

Convenience and Future Pathways with the Curro Group

We understand the needs of busy families, which is why we offer convenient early drop-off times and comprehensive aftercare options. As part of the extensive Curro school group, your child also benefits from:

• Preferential Admission: Learners from any Curro school enjoy preference when applying to St George’s.
• Seamless Progression: Our learners can smoothly transition to nearby Curro Westbrook for their primary school journey, which also offers a high school phase for continued academic excellence within the Curro family.

Discover More About St George's Preschool

We invite you to delve deeper into everything St George's Preschool has to offer. Explore our comprehensive fact sheet for a quick overview, or visit our dedicated website page to learn more about our Early Learning and Development Areas (ELDAs) and how they contribute to our high-quality preschool programme.

We are confident that your child will find something truly special to ignite their interests and passion for learning with us. Take a scroll through the rest of our website to discover the full breadth of benefits for your family!

Flexible Hours for Busy Families

Understanding the dynamic schedules of working parents, we offer early morning accommodation to ease challenging commutes. Your child will be warmly welcomed by our dedicated teachers or teacher’s assistants, enjoying a period of engaging free play before our enriching preschool programme commences. For continued support, our aftercare service is also available at an additional cost, as detailed in our fees letter, ensuring your child remains safe and engaged in their classroom or play areas until you are ready for pick-up.

Wholesome Meals & Dietary Care

Nourishing your child's development is paramount. Our fees conveniently include delicious breakfast and lunch, freshly prepared daily by our trusted catering service. We are diligent in accommodating allergies and other dietary requirements, ensuring every child enjoys safe and nutritious meals. For severe dietary needs, a medical letter may be requested to guarantee precise interpretation and preparation, giving you complete peace of mind.

Seamless Support: Holiday Care Programme

We recognise that school holidays can present unique challenges for working parents. That’s why St George's Preschool remains open during all school holidays, offering a full holiday-care programme at no additional cost! While regular activities continue, we often arrange extra fun and engaging experiences to make these breaks truly special for your child. Please note, we are closed only for a specified period during December and January.

Small Class Sizes, Big Impact

At St George's, we believe in the power of personalised attention. Our classes are thoughtfully divided by age, and each dedicated teacher is supported by one or more assistants, depending on the group and the number of children. This optimal ratio ensures that every child receives the individual care and focused attention they need to thrive and optimally benefit from our comprehensive preschool programme.

Safety First: Caring for Little Explorers

We encourage joyful exploration and active play, understanding that minor bumps and bruises are a natural part of a vibrant childhood. Rest assured, all our teachers are comprehensively trained in first aid, ready to provide immediate care. For your child's safety and in strict compliance with national regulations, medication (including over-the-counter or herbal tonics) can only be administered by our first-aid officers in class with a valid, doctor-signed prescription.

Dynamic Outdoor & Sensory Play

We believe active play is fundamental for healthy emotional and physical development. Our expansive and stimulating outdoor play areas are designed to spark imagination and encourage joyful movement, featuring:

• Exciting jungle gyms
• Charming playhouses
• Creative sandpit
• Imaginative mud house
• Adventure-filled bike track
• Diverse outdoor and indoor sensory play zones

Integrated Learner Support & On-Site Therapies

Should your child ever show indications of needing additional support, our dedicated Learner Support Department offers comprehensive assistance through our convenient on-site team of experienced therapists. This specialist team includes a Language Therapist, Speech Therapists, and an Occupational Therapist. While these services are available at an additional cost, their integration is invaluable:

• Convenience for Parents: Sessions are seamlessly scheduled during school hours.
• Holistic Approach: Our therapists collaborate closely with class teachers, observing your child's development in their natural learning environment for truly tailored support.

Welcome to St George's Preschool: Excellence in Early Childhood Development

Nestled in the heart of PE Central, Gqeberha, St George's Preschool is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood development for children aged 3 years through to Grade R. As a proud member of the esteemed Curro school group, we offer:

• Age-appropriately divided classes
• Carefully controlled class sizes to ensure individual attention
• A foundation for lifelong learning within a supportive community

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