Dear Parents,

This is the final blog of the quarter and this week is a short one with Friday being a Public Holiday as we acknowledge Human Rights Day. 

Please take note of the important upcoming dates below: 

• Last Day of School - 28 March
  Next week Friday, school will be closing at 13h00. Please make arrangements for learners to be collected promptly, as there will be no aftercare provided. 

• Final Sport Co-curricular Lessons:
  Grade 1 - 3 Sport and PE (swimming) happens during the school day and will continue until Thursday, 27 March. The last U9 cricket match will also be on Thursday, 27 March.

• Co-Curricular Sign-Ups for Quarter 2 & 3
  Sign-ups for Quarter 2 & 3 co-curricular activities are now open! We encourage students to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to explore their interests and develop new skills. LINK TO SIGN-UP FORM
  
  

Contact:

Staff email addresses: Staffing
General Preparatory email address: prep@parklands.co.za
IT queries: Christian Oertel, Network Manager - choertel@parklands.co.za

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Coaches and teachers couldn't miss out on the fun and joined the learners in the pool!

LIBRARY NEWS

We have reached the end of an exciting quarter, but the good news is that there is no end to our book adventures. April heralds our World Book Day celebrations, with so many highlights to look forward to. We will welcome HOOKED ON BOOKS theatre company in the first week that we are back, while planning what we will wear on the 23rd for World Book Day, and saving our money for a fabulous two-day sale of the latest and greatest in children’s books.  Watch this space for delicious details!

What Does a Principal Do?

This week the Grade 1 classes enjoyed the entertaining book, It’s a Fine Fine School. It tells the story of a principal that loved his school so much that he gradually took all the holidays away until learners were at school every single day. The Grade ones found this shocking and were also quite vocal about what they thought a Principal's work entails. 

Important Notice:

We kindly request that all library books are returned on MONDAY 24 March. Please assist your little ones to pack their library books over the weekend to ensure that they are returned on Monday morning. Your kind assistance is appreciated. 

Winter Co-Curricular Time Table

🏅 Junior Prep Sports Wrap-Up – Quarter 1 Highlights

As we wrap up a truly memorable first term, we’re brimming with pride at what our young Preparatory learners have achieved. Quarter 1 has been packed with firsts, fun, and fantastic growth across all our sports codes- and we’re just getting started!

🏏 Cricket Craze Hits Junior Prep!
This term marked a historic chapter for our cricketing journey, with our U8s playing their very first fixtures and both U8 and U9 learners participating in their first-ever cricket festivals in Quarter 1. From thrilling final-over finishes to joyful team huddles, our budding cricketers have shown spirit, improvement, and genuine passion for the game. It’s been nothing short of incredible watching them thrive on the pitch!

💦 Making Waves in the Pool
We’ve had a standout swimming season, with Parklands College Preparatory finishing 2nd overall at our final inter-schools gala of the term! A massive shoutout to our U8 and U9 swimmers, who dove into inter-school competition for the first time with heart, hustle, and huge smiles.

And who could forget the U9 Splash-tacular last Friday? This event had everything: giggles, goggles, cheering parents, and joyful splashes echoing across the JP pool. What a way to end the term!

🥎 Softball – A Season of Learning
Our softballers stepped up to the plate with energy and determination. For many, this term was their first taste of competitive softball - and what a journey it’s been! While we didn’t always walk away with a win, the growth, grit, and game-day joy we saw were worth every swing and sprint.

🌟 External Stars Shine Bright
Several of our Junior Preparatory learners proudly represented their clubs and communities beyond school this term. Whether on a field, in a pool, or somewhere in between, these external achievers continue to showcase the values of hard work and teamwork. We salute you!

Now, as we pack away cricket bats and softball mitts, we look ahead to Quarter 2’s chilly change-up, bring on rugby balls, netball hoops, hockey sticks, jackets, and barefoot dashes across the field!

Here’s to Quarter 2!
We can't wait to jump back in - field-side, and court-side. Thank you for your support, your cheers, and your belief in our learners. Let’s keep growing, learning, and playing - together.

💙💛 #JuniorPrepSport #Q1WrapUp #SplashTacular #OurBloodRunBlues #HereComesQ2 #ProudToBeParklands

Yours in sport,
Jared Margetts
Head of Preparatory Sports

The week that was – Junior Prep Softball Highlights!

Our U8s enjoyed a wonderful internal Softball match on Wednesday and had so much fun! Thank you to all our parents and special people who cheered them on from the sidelines!

Coach Courtney shared:
“The U8 softball team had an exciting opportunity to experience their first internal match, and what a fantastic game it was! All the girls played like absolute superstars, showcasing great enthusiasm and teamwork on the field.”

This match wasn’t just about the runs and catches—it was about building confidence, learning the game, and most importantly, having fun. The girls embraced every moment, encouraging each other and giving it their all.

Coach Courtney added:
“Beyond the game itself, the girls learned so much and, most importantly, had a world of fun—which is our main goal for this age group. Their progress and passion for the sport have been truly amazing.”

A massive thank you to our supportive parents who came out to cheer from the sidelines—you helped make the day extra special.

We are so proud of how far our U8 team has come in just one term. The future of Parklands softball is looking bright! 💙🥎💛

Sport Quick Links

Friday 21 March

Public Holiday: Human Rights Day

Monday 24 March

Reports Released

Madam Deleena (Grade 1s)

Tuesday 25 March

Report Feedback Meetings

Wednesday 26 March

Report Feedback Meetings
Thursday 27 March

Report Feedback Meetings

Friday 28 March

Last day of the Quarter

Saturday 29 March: 

Happy Birthday Sisanda Mvulana

Autumn Quarter

Tuesday 8 April: First Day of School

Friday 11 April: Hooked on Books at 08:30

Tuesday 15 April: Happy Birthday to Meagan Petersen

Wednesday 16 April: Grade 2A & 2P Outing to SANCCOB Consent Form: Grade 2 Outing to SANCCOB

Thursday 17 April: Grade 2R, 2K & 2L Outing to SANCCOB Consent Form: Grade 2 Outing to SANCCOB

Friday 18 April: Public Holiday-Good Friday

Sunday 20 April: Happy Birthday Karen Hunt

Monday 21 April: Public Holiday-Family Day

Wednesday 23 April:
World Book Day (Dress-up)
Bargain Books Book Sale (Day 1)
Happy Birthday Sylvia Stander

Thursday 24 April:
Bargain Books Book Sale (Day 2)

Grade 1 Outing to the Science Centre Consent Form: Gr 1 Outing to The Science Centre

Friday 25 April: Happy Birthday Coach Liam

Saturday 26 April: Happy Birthday Anine De Lange

Sunday 27 April: Freedom Day

Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May: Mid Term Break

Monday 5 May:
Change to Winter Uniform

Author Visit: Roslynne Toerien                                                             

Books for sale          

Tuesday 6 May: JP Dancers to Sea Point Civic Centre - Eisteddfod rehearsal

Wednesday 7 May: Happy Birthday Kerri-leigh Illman
Friday 9 May: Grade 2R and Grade 2K Cake sale

Sunday 11 May: Mother’s Day

Monday 12 May - 12 June Dance Eisteddfod (dates will be confirmed with Parents)

Tuesday 13 May: Happy birthday Jared Margetts

Thursday 15 May: International Day of Families

Saturday 17 May: Camps Bay Netball Festival

Tuesday 20 May: Happy Birthday Serena Domingo

Saturday 24 May: Elmer Day

Wednesday 28 May: Grade 3 visit to Secondary for an Afrikaans Culinary Experience
Consent Form Gr 3 Outing to the Secondary Faculty

Thursday 29 May: Grade 3 Outing to the Alpaca Loom Consent Form Gr 3 Outing to Alpaca Loom

Thursday 29 May – Thursday 5 June: Child Protection Week

Friday 30 May: Grade 2P & 2A Cake Sale

Saturday 31 May: Open Day

Sunday 1 June:
International Children’s Day & Child Protection Week

Happy Birthday Chef Kerry

Tuesday 3 June: Happy birthday Chantel Lamb

Wednesday 4 June: Happy Birthday Elise Crouse

Thursday 5 June: World Environment Day (Grade 3's celebrate this day with author Helene Booyens.  "Mammal       

                                    Safari" Book Sale)

Wednesday 11 June: International Day of Play

Friday 13 June: Grade 3 PBL: Food Fair (Parents invited)

Sunday 15 June: Father’s Day

Monday 16 June:
Public Holiday- Youth Day

Thurloe Ernstzen’s birthday

Wednesday 18 June: JP Music Concert

Friday 20 June: Grade 1 PBL: School Showcase (Parents invited)

Monday 23 June:
Madagascar Run through

Reports released
Report Feedback Meetings

Tuesday 24 June:
Madagascar Photographs

Report Feedback Meetings

Wednesday 25 June: Last Day of the Quarter

Cake sales

Classes will all have an opportunity to host a cake sale and there is much excitement as the children eagerly look forward to this treat.  Cake sale money is used to support various outreach projects.

We request that items such as cupcakes, popcorn, crisps, muffins, etc. are sent in by the classes that are hosting the cake sale. Please ensure that items donated for cake sales do not contain nuts. We love healthy goodies, especially popcorn!

Parents are welcome to send the year's money in advance to be kept safely locked away (i.e. 6  cake sales x R10=R60.00) or send in R10 on cake sale days.

If you are able to assist at your class cake sale from 09h40, please notify your child’s class teacher.

QUICK LINKS

Celebrating Human Rights Day 

Human Rights Day, observed on 21 March, is a significant day in South Africa, reminding us of the importance of equality, freedom, and human dignity. This public holiday honours the sacrifices made for our democracy and serves as a reminder of our shared responsibility to uphold human rights. Our teachers have taken this opportunity to discuss the significance of this day with our learners. 

CONCLUDING COMMENTS