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CURRO CASTLE BELIEVES IN THE MAGIC OF CHILDHOOD, THE JOY OF BEING YOUNG AND THE UNBRIDLED INNOCENCE OF YOUTH

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urious children, innovative teachers and involved parents make up a winning formula,” says Angie Richardson, Head of Curro Castle Hillcrest. “Authentic relationships and trust between school and home allow children to flourish,” she continues – adding that they really pride themselves on being a Castle family. “Each child is born with innate potential and we provide a loving, exciting and age-appropriate space for them to explore, discover and develop,” says Angie. “Everyone is unique, but the common thread is that children learn best through play – and play is indeed a child’s work!” Believing that the foundations they lay need to be strong enough to support a lifetime of learning, Angie explains that resilience, confidence, curiosity, communication, creativity, empathy and critical thinking are all best developed through carefully structured play opportunities. “Many moments reinforce why I love being part of our Castle,” says Angie. “Nothing compares to a little one saying ‘That was my best day ever!’ – day after day.” Seeing a child accomplish something that he or she has been striving for and the sheer joy of success is incredibly inspiring for the Castle staff, and children who are new to the school and don’t want to go home after the first

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QUICK FACTS

• Language: English •Ages: From 2 years to 6 years •Controlled class sizes • School times: Groups 3 to 5: 7.15am – 12 noon Grade R: 7.15am – 12.30pm (Fridays until 12 noon) • Aftercare: Every day until 5pm

day is testament to the teachers’ nurturing approach and Curro Castle’s developmentally appropriate curriculum. “Exuberant greetings for teachers and friends, hugs and high fives – there is no better way to start a day at work,” smiles Angie. Recent renovations and fantastic added facilities has given Curro Castle extra space, and each classroom now has a patio with astro turf. “We also have a lovely open playground where children can run freely,” says Angie – adding that they are privileged to have the following dedicated playrooms:

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We are the CHAMPIONS!

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For the love of ELEPHANTS

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Life. Lemons

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Speaking power to SUGAR

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Speaking power to SUGAR

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Let the river RUN

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Immune system toolkit

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The entrepreneurial LADDER

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KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

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Modern HISTORY

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Home away from HOME

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One Pot WONDERS

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Fill up your pantry

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Innovation in EDUCATION

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Emberton's LEGACY

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The place TO BE

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Mobile Barista on the GO

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Catwalk COUTURE

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KEEPING YOU IN THE LOOP

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When everything around us is changing . . . some things stay the same!

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Within your MEANS

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Durban Walking Tour

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LAST WORD

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pages 58-60

FOR THE LOVE OF ELEPHANTS

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pages 54-56

WITHIN YOUR MEANS

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CATWALK COUTURE

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pages 48-51

MODERN HISTORY

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ILLOVO SUGAR

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ONE POT WONDERS

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SPEAKING POWER TO SUGAR

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LINK HILLS PHARMACY

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE

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EMBERTON'S LEGACY

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CURRO CASTLE HILLCREST

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FMGH HILLCREST

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LET THE RIVER RUN

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pages 22-23

THE VALUE OF SCHOOL

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ACTION COACH

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ST MARY'S DSG

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WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

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