CURRO CASTLE HILLCREST

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

Curious 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

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:

▪ A cognitive area equipped with blocks, construction toys, books, puzzles, games and musical instruments. ▪ A fantasy area equipped to provide role play opportunities – a must for social and emotional development. ▪ A creative area equipped for creating visual art as well as STEAM’D activities.

“Our curriculum has been uniquely designed by a team of nursery school specialists within the Curro group, and is based on best international practice and the latest research available,” says Angie.

“We are also proud to be the gateway into Curro HCA and Curro Hillcrest.” This means your child’s journey can continue all the way through to matric with Curro.

“In our eyes each child is designed for greatness, and as a school from the Castle to matric we want to maximise each child’s potential and help them be the best version of their unique self,” says Executive Head of Curro Hillcrest, Paul Guthrie. “Our guiding principle is the philosophy of servant leadership, and at Curro Hillcrest we want to produce well-rounded people who will understand their responsibility to family, community and South Africa in a time of our history which calls out servant leaders who will make a difference.”

FOR MORE INFO 082 287 9376; 2 Blessing Ninela Road, Hillcrest; preschool.hca@curro.co.za; www.curro.co.za