Creston College KZN

About

Creston College is a co-educational independent school situated on spacious ground on the lower South Coast near Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal.

Description

EDUCATION

As our mission statement indicates, we take our independence seriously and we are truly committed to providing an environment where children are “coached” in leadership skills. In so doing we believe Creston pupils will truly appreciate the value of knowledge, vision and harmony in their own lives and in their country. Creston’s Christian ethos ensures that the values of integrity, self-discipline, independent thinking and respect are part of the fibre of the school and it is within this framework that the academics and co-curricular programmes find their shape and form.

ACADEMIC

Creston emphasises high academic standards in every phase. Regular and ongoing assessment within the O.B.E. (Outcomes Based Education) context ensures that “best practice” in educational methods are employed throughout the school. In the College phase, pupils are prepared for the GETC in Grade 9 and the FETC. As an independent school Creston follows the IEB programme and aims to meet the IEB Grade 12 academic requirements.

SPORT AND CULTURE

As part of the all-round education which Creston offers its pupils, the College offers a wide variety of sports, clubs and societies. Our objective is that every child explores their talent and that they learn that participation, teamwork and disciplined practice are the essential ingredients to most worthwhile leisure pursuits.

LEADERSHIP

Our mission statement places great emphasis on developing leadership skills in all our pupils. In the different phases, our curriculum is designed to that pupils are afforded opportunities to take responsibility for different aspects of school life.

Mission

Our mission is to develop leaders who have the courage to face the future with:

Knowledge
Vision
Harmony

In our quest for excellence, in a diverse society, we pursue a broad curriculum. We emphasize a Christian ethos and the values of integrity, self-discipline, independent thinking and respect.

"Creston College has a high school in Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, that provides high-quality education for learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12. As an IEB school, we provide an excellent education - and we form part of the Curro school group."