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Casterly RockMontessori School

Stimulating a love for learning.

A nurturing, child-centered Montessori environment in Rumukalagbor, Port Harcourt, where young minds grow into confident, disciplined, and curious lifelong leaders.

4Levels: Creche, Nursery, Primary, Junior Secondary School
7am–3pmMonday to Friday
39Teaching weeks, 2026/2027 session
PHRumukalagbor, Port Harcourt

Our vision

Awakening curiosity, not just teaching facts.

At Casterly Rock Montessori School, we believe education is not merely about teaching facts — it is about awakening curiosity and instilling a lifelong passion for discovery.

Grounded in the world-renowned Montessori philosophy, our approach combines hands-on didactic learning with structured academic excellence, building confidence, critical thinking, and strong moral character.

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Nursery pupils and their teacher during outdoor play in the school courtyard

Programmes

Built to carry them further.

Each level prepares your child for the next — from first discoveries in Creche to the discipline and independence Junior Secondary School asks for.

A Casterly Rock pupil in school uniform outside her classroom
Creche

Where wonder begins.

A warm, secure first step away from home, where routine, play, and gentle guidance build early confidence.

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Pupils in traditional dress lined up for the Cultural Day parade
Nursery

Where questions grow.

A prepared environment of practical life and sensorial materials, with guides who follow each child's pace.

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Pupils gathered around a table for a courtesy and table-manners lesson
Primary

Where mastery takes hold.

Literacy, vocabulary, and core academics taught hands-on first, then connected to the wider world.

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A Junior Secondary School pupil in the school shirt and tie
Junior Secondary School

Where character takes shape.

Academic rigour paired with discipline, leadership, and the self-direction secondary school demands.

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The Casterly Rock approach

How we teach every child.

Grounded in the Montessori philosophy: an ordered, prepared environment where children work with real materials and move toward mastery at their own pace.

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Prepared environment

Classrooms are ordered and set at child height, so learners can choose work independently.

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Follow the child

Guides observe closely and step in at the right moment, rather than moving the whole class at one speed.

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Learn by doing

Children handle real, tactile didactic materials before moving on to abstract ideas on paper.

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Nurture and mentor

Teaching paired with encouragement and moral grounding, so every child is supported as a whole person.

What we stand for

Our core values.

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Love for Learning

Curiosity celebrated — everyday lessons become joyful discoveries.

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Nurturing Care

A warm, safe, inclusive environment that cradles each child's potential.

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Academic & Moral Excellence

High standards in literacy and academics, grounded in integrity and respect.

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Creativity & Discovery

Clubs, crafts, and exhibitions that let every child explore and express boldly.

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Community & Collaboration

Strong teacher, pupil, and parent (PTA) partnerships behind every child's growth.

Life at school

A look inside the school day.

Classroom reading, Cultural Day and Children’s Party Day — moments from an ordinary term at Casterly Rock.

Three pupils leaning over a picture book together at a classroom table Reading together
A pupil in traditional attire and coral beads on Cultural Day Cultural Day
Two pupils in blue graduation gowns beneath the Casterly Rock Children’s Party Day banner Children’s Party Day
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Get in touch

Ready to enrol? Let's talk.

Reach out for fees, required documents, and next steps — or arrange a visit and see the classrooms for yourself.