Welcome to
Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary
At Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary, we offer a fresh and alternative approach to education. We inspire a curiosity for learning and encourage our students to explore, discover, and experiment through meaningful play opportunities.
Our student-centred approach ensures that every student is acknowledged and offered the opportunity to excel. The educational philosophies and culture of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are encouraged.
We encourage independent thought, nurture talent, and inspire each student to achieve their maximum potential.
Students are also introduced to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. The programme offers students further opportunities to become active, caring, lifelong learners who are able to confidently participate in the world.
At Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary, we equip students with the skills they need to succeed in a formal learning environment when they move to Grade 1. Our Pre-Primary forms part of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 – 12.
Academics
Age requirements for admission per grade:
GRADE - 000
AGE 3 TURNING 4
GRADE - 00
AGE 4 TURNING 5
GRADE - 0
AGE 5 TURNING 6
Our innovative and student-focused methodology is central to our teaching and learning, where the academic philosophy of THINK, UNDERSTAND and APPLY is the foundation. Future-focused skills are developed throughout each student’s learning journey.
Future-focused Skills
Emphasis is placed on gross and fine motor, perceptual, cognitive, language and numeracy development. Thinking skills are honed, and students are encouraged to explore a variety of options when problem-solving to discover a workable solution. Through thinking routines, we teach our students to question and form opinions, which are expressed through:
- discussion and reflection;
- voice, choice, and ownership of learning
- drawing;
- painting and creating; and
- role play and dramatisation.
Personalised Learning Journey
Our holistic approach to education encourages our students to become fully rounded, unique individuals through a personalised learning journey.
Meaningful Play
We tap into our students’ unique abilities and talents, relying on their natural sense of curiosity and provoking their thinking through meaningful play opportunities and inquiry-based learning. Our students are encouraged to explore, discover, and experiment.
Sports, Arts & Culture
We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom.
At Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary, art in all its forms is encouraged as we acknowledge its importance for cultural development. Therefore, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, and Music are included in our curriculum.
The following sports and cultural activities are also included in our school fees:
Activities
- Art
- Baking
- Ball skills
- Dance
- Drama
- GARVZ Sports Academy (including Learn-to-Swim)
- isiZulu (conversational)
- Music
Additional Activities
We also offer several private activities on our campus to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents. These activities include:
- Ballet*
- Experibuddies*
- Garvlingz*
- Karate*
- Learn-to-Swim*
- Monkeynastix*
- Play Golf*
- Soccer Kids
- Tots ‘n Pots*
Facilities
Crawford Kidz Club (Aftercare)
Our Crawford Kidz Club runs each afternoon of term until 17:30. The afternoon includes structured activities to further develop essential skills, balanced with free play. (A holiday club programme is offered during the school holidays.)
Digital Literacy Programme
Our programme helps students develop essential 21-century skills and enables them to navigate, analyse, and create using various tools across multiple platforms.
Our Fees
Contact us
Crawford International North Coast Pre-Primary
Ushukela Drive , Westbrook
Tel: +27 32 943 3240
