Charlo Primary School

The Charlo suburb in Port Elizabeth is very beautiful with lovely tall trees and lush gardens. Charlo Primary, therefore, is situated in an ideal place.

Charlo Primary School was founded in January 1974 and obviously named after the lovely suburb in which it was built. The Charlo suburb was developed on a farm of the late Mr Charles Lovemore. Their graves can still be seen today on Lovemore Heights. The name Charlo is derived from the first four letters of the owner’s name and the first two letters of the owner’s surname. In 1974, the school had an initial enrolment of 21 learners and through the years grew to be the school it is today. Today, they boast over 500 learners who find their happiness at Charlo Primary School and who have gained a true sense of belonging.

The first principal, named Mr OB Heunis, designed the School Badge. This badge, with the motto FAITH, is one that is very familiar throughout Port Elizabeth.

The second principal, named Mr JR Viljoen, was the principal for almost 20 years! He designed the previously worn school uniform before it was replaced by the current school tracksuit. He and fellow staff members were also the composers of the school song.

At Charlo Primary School, they educate both boys and girls of 4-13 years. Presently, they boast 2 classes in every grade from grade R to grade 7. There is a class in each grade for the Afrikaans learners as well as a class in each grade for the English learners. They grade R classes are preceded by a middle pre-primary and junior pre-primary class.

Their mission? To provide the highest possible level education, academic and cultural achievements; to develop and apply your child’s talents and skills; to lead your child to be more independent whilst also being able to work in groups; to enrich and expand pupils social and emotional development in order to make them happy and effective members of the school community; to maintain excellent discipline in school and to enhance communication between the school and family.

Subjects are taught by professional teachers and include: mathematics, Languages (English, Afrikaans and Xhosa), Natural Sciences, Technology (including Computer studies), Art and Culture (Art, Music, Dance and Drama), Life Orientation, History, Geography as well as Economic and Business Management Science. Pupils are even given additional stimulation in the form of project solving exercises and individual projects. Many fun and educational excursions are organised for the pupils to visit places of interest.

Charlo Primary also offers a variety of sports and cultural activities including: athletics, chess, cricket, golf, hockey, karate, tennis, netball, rugby, road running, tennis, art, ballet, choir, debating, eisteddford, music, orators and more. Here, there is no opportunity for your child to be bored. Each child feels a sense of belonging and finds something he/she can be part of and enjoy.

When considering the perfect school for your child, you should definitely include Charlo Primary in your decision.