Hillcrest Primary School
| Hillcrest Primary School | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Dayscholar |
| Motto | Be True |
| Grades | R to 7 |
| Number of pupils | 1025 |
| Education system | Section 21 (Public) |
| Language | English |
| Campus size | 4 Hectares |
| Website | www.hillcrestprimary.co.za |
Hillcrest Primary School is a public co-educational primary school in Hillcrest, near Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
History
The school was first opened in 1953 with thirty-two pupils on the roll and consisted of two classrooms. In 1956, it was moved to its present site, and the school was housed in the former St. Margaret’s School, the building being an old wood and iron house.
Today, Hillcrest Primary has grown to 1124 pupils and continues to operate as a Christian Ethos school.
In keeping with its Christian ethos, school assemblies are held regularly, when pupils and staff get together for a time of worship. Special class assemblies give every pupil the opportunity to participate.
The school motto, Be True, encourages each member of the school to be true to God and themselves.
The Torch on the badge symbolizes the light of learning. Each school year opens with a candle-lighting ceremony.
Loyalty and team spirit are encouraged through a comprehensive house point system and inter-class competitions. There are four houses:
- Crane - Honour before Honours
- Eagle - Mount up on Wings
- Hawk - Fly high
- Ibis - Seize the Day
Academics
Teacher Pupil Ratio
- Grades R - 3 24 - 1
- Grades 4 - 7 28 - 1
- REM and LEAP 15 - 1
Curriculum
Hillcrest Primary provides a progressive Outcomes Based curriculum, with research, group work and co-operative learning underpinning the approach. Assessment is based on a balance between continuous assessment and formal testing. Both forms of assessment measure the learners' observable skills, knowledge and values. Lifelong learning is achieved through learner centeredness and an integrated curriculum.
Learning areas offered are:
Language, Literacy and Communication
- English
- Afrikaans
- Zulu
Numeracy
- Mathematics
Economic Management
Human and Social Sciences
- History
- Geography
Natural Sciences
- Physical Science
- Biology
Life Orientation
- Religious Education
- Life Skills
- Physical Education
Technology
- Computer Literacy
- Design Technology
Culture and Art
- Art
- Music
- Drama
Co-Curriculum Remediation
- A resident remedial teacher is available for group lessons.
Pastoral Care
- Offered to any child requiring counselling by caring and well-trained teachers.
Grade 7 English and Mathematics Extra Lessons
- These are offered, free of charge, by grade 7 teachers in the weeks leading up to Scholarship / Entrance examinations into private high schools.
Private Remediation and Occupational Therapy
- Sessions can be arranged privately for individual learners, in school time, at own cost.
Sports
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Cultural
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