20 March 2026

Dear Parents

Wow, we are nearly at the end of the first quarter. Thank you to our teachers and parents for a wonderful first few months of 2026. A special well done to all our learners who have found their feet and their voices.

This will be our last blog for this quarter, please be sure to read and note the dates for next quarter, it is certain to be a great one!

Mrs Sparkly Buckle was officially inaugurated into the Apple Distinguished Educators community this week. Class of 2026!

Apple Distinguished Educators are recognised as pioneers using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. They are active, global leaders who use iPad and Mac to create personalised learning, acting as experts, authors, and advocates for educational technology.

How lucky are we to have her!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL AND LEISURE

If parents opt for free delivery to the school, the correct campus must be specified in the address block. Please insert the school name and address and add PKLSCHOOL as the discount code before check-out.

Junior Preparatory Faculty (Grade 1-3) - 91 Raats Drive, Parklands 7441

Senior Preparatory Faculty (Grade 4-6) - 50 Wood Drive, Parklands 7441

Secondary Faculty (Grade 7-12) - 1 College Avenue, Sandown 7441

HEADS-UP: OUTINGS

INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS

The Grade 2s are looking forward to their upcoming outing to SANCCOB in the first and second week of the new quarter. Please don't forget to sign the consent form to give permission to attend this exciting outing.

Thursday 9 April: 2A (Mrs Manickum) and 2L (Mrs Louw)

Tuesday 14 April: 2P (Miss Labuschagne) and 2R (Mrs Rabe)

👉Grade 2 Consent: Outing to SANCCOB👈

Well done to all our learners who arrived looking smart and polished for the individual photos this week.

If your child was absent, have no fear! We are taking photos one last time on Monday 13 April. Please make sure your child arrives in full summer uniform, with a blazer.

CAKE SALE

A big thank you to the Grade 2P & 2A and Grade 2L and 3L parents who provided delicious treats and assisted at today’s cake sale. We had a wonderful turnout of special helpers, and we are truly grateful for your time and support.

Along with the sweet treats and cheerful atmosphere of the morning, the cake sale also supports our outreach programme, and an amount of R2120 was raised. Later in the year, we will share which charity will benefit from the cake sale proceeds.

OUTREACH

SPCA DRESS-UP DAY

Thank you so much for supporting this very worthy cause. R2150 will be donated to the SPCA!

Look who we spotted! A zebra on a zebra crossing!

Marshmallow Easter Egg Collection

We are continuning to collect marshmallow eggs / boxes / strips or individual packs. These will be shared with senior citizens in our community as well as our neighbouring schools. We would love you to be part of sharing opportunities as we get closer to Easter time.

Every small donation makes a difference!

IMMUNISATION

Immunisation_schedule.pdf

Immunisations2.pdf

ACADEMICS

Throughout the quarter, our Junior Prep learners continue with their formal and informal assessments. These are carefully integrated into the school day, ensuring your child feels supported and comfortable in their familiar classroom environment.

For a learner to successfully progress to the next grade, the Department of Education requires the following averages throughout the year:

Home Language: English - Code 4
Mathematics - Code 3
First Additional Language: Afrikaans/isiXhosa - Code 3

Regular attendance is equally important for academic growth. As per Department guidelines, a medical certificate is required for any absence of two days or more.

REPORT FEEDBACK MEETINGS

Reports will be released on Monday, 23 March, and we’ve set aside 23 – 25 March for our report feedback meetings. This is a wonderful opportunity to sit down together, celebrate your child’s strengths, and look at how we can support their continued growth. We encourage you to book a slot via the Google Calendar links provided by your child’s teacher. Appointments are usually 15 mins in length. We greatly value our parents’ and teachers’ time and urge parents to be on time in order to ensure that other parents are not kept waiting. Please contact your child’s class teacher directly should you be unavailable to meet on the specific days and times scheduled.

Ed-admin Multi Portal App

Parents are encouraged to download the Ed-admin Multi Portal App. This platform will be used to send important notifications and updates, and it will also provide access to children’s reports when they are released.

To install the App please follow the instructions below:

1.) Download the Ed-admin Multi Portal App by using the relevant link below:

● Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ed-admin-multi-portal/id646910856
OR

● Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edana.edadmin&hl=en&gl= US

2.) Enter 230034 (Parklands College Code) and your email address to log in. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:

3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:

Please ensure that you keep this App updated otherwise you will be logged out and will have to repeat the above process to regain access.

LIBRARY NEWS

A FINE, FINE SCHOOL

This week the Grade 1s listened in awe, exclaimed and had many opinions about this delightful story of a principal who loved his school so much that he systematically cancelled all weekends and holidays.

Someone commented that it was unfair of the principal to make the children and teachers work so hard, when he was doing nothing himself. That posed the question: what does a principal do, and specifically, what does Mrs. Lamb do all day? The Grade Ones had definite opinions on this too!

Khanya: She always visits the classes and teachers and says hello.

Georgi: Mrs. Lamb walks around classrooms and when teachers need help they phone her and she comes to tell them what to do.

René: She looks if everybody is listening and working good.

Kenzi: She has to work on the computer.

Jolie: I think she prints out all the work that our teachers give us.

Matt: She walks around the school to see if everything is OK.

Alexandra: She makes sure everybody doesn’t break the rules.

Ak’minto: She has to give the kids who have ten merits a civvies voucher. She has to do a lot of stuff.

Elijah: She takes papers to Mrs. Roth and has meetings with her.

Botle: She has to check on the camera what the kids are doing naughty in the classrooms.

Ayoola: Mrs. Lamb is busy and beautiful!

BIRTHDAY BOOK

Happy birthday to Amy who turned 7 this week! Amy is sharing a beautiful edition of the popular Frozen. Thank you so much for this lovely gift to the library, Amy.

IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

Cultural Event: Autumn Awakenings Choir Festival

👉Link to Quicket Bookings 👈

2026 dates

Summer Quarter: 20 Jan - 26 March

Autumn Quarter: 8 April - 24 June

Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 September

Spring Quarter: 14 October - 4 December

2027 Provisional Dates

Summer Quarter: 19 January - 18 March

Autumn Quarter: 7 April - 23 June

Winter Quarter: 21 July - 22 September

Spring Quarter: 6 October - 3 December

Monday 23 March:

Reports Released

Report Meetings

Tuesday 24 March

Report Meetings

Autumn Awakenings Concert (6 pm)

Wednesday 25 March

Report Meetings

Fallen Angels Drop-off

Thursday 26 March:

Last Day of the Quarter (school closes at 1 pm)

Sunday 29 March: Happy Birthday Sisanda Mvulana

Friday 03 April: Public Holiday - Good Friday

Monday 06 April: Public Holiday - Family Day

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.

Friday 17 April: Grade 2R Cake Sale

Friday 04 September: Grade 1P & 1A Cake Sale

Friday 30 October: Grade 1R & 1K Cake Sale

HEADS-UP: QUARTER 2 DATES

Q2 Dates BLOG-2.pdf

PARENT AND LEARNER DIRECTORY

Please read through the Parent and Learner Directory, which includes important information about Parklands College and the Junior Preparatory learners.

2026 Parent and Learner Directory

SPORT

Junior Prep Sport Update

That’s a wrap!
We’re into the final week of the quarter and what a brilliant term of sport it has been in Junior Prep!

Please note that sport comes to an end on Wednesday, 25 March, so learners must still pack their sports bags on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week as we close off the term with plenty of energy.

We’re officially swapping mitts, cricket bats and swimming goggles for tries, goals and hoops!
The Winter Sports Programme is just around the corner, and excitement is already building!

A very important reminder for all our winter sport families:
Gum guards are compulsory for Rugby and Hockey, and shin pads are compulsory for Hockey too. These are non-negotiables, so please make sure your child is kitted out and ready to roll.

Let’s finish the quarter strong and get ready for a fantastic winter season ahead!

One more week. One more push. Let’s go, Junior Prep!

GRADE 2 SPLASHTACULAR WEDNESDAY 18 MARCH

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A huge thank you to all our families who joined us for our Grade 3 and Grade 2 Splashtaculars!

What two fantastic days of fun, laughter, splashing and smiles! It was so special to see our learners enjoying themselves in the water, building confidence, showing great enthusiasm and, most importantly, having an absolute blast.

Thank you for coming along, cheering from the sidelines and helping create such a positive and memorable atmosphere for our learners. Your support always adds so much to these special events, and we truly appreciate you being part of the day.

A big well done as well to all our Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners - you were absolutely awesome, and we are so proud of the energy, bravery and joy you brought to the pool!

Thank you once again for your continued support of Junior Prep Sport.

Kind regards,
Jared Margetts
Head of Sport

Some Grade One learners clung to the fence in eagerness as they watched their Grade Two friends have a great time during their Splashtacular. They were the best cheerleaders!

Quarter 2 and 3 Reminders

This is the final reminder before the season starts to check that your child has the correct items for hockey and rugby that will take place in quarters 2 and 3.

Extra Mural Timetable Q2 and 3 BLOG 2026.pdf

➡️ EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS ⬅️

If your little one has excelled in a sport outside of school, we would love to celebrate their achievements. Please use the link below to fill in the external achievements form to make us aware of their shining moment.

Marais competed in the Western Cape Nipper Champs in Strand this weekend.

Over two days, he took part in 7 individual events as well as team events, gaining great experience and making his club proud.

A highlight was his 4th place in boards, just narrowly missing second in a super close race! He also came in 5th for body boards.

QUICK LINKS

DROP-OFF / COLLECTION

AFTERCARE

DANCE

PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY

College parents are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory for free – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/.

Should you be interested in marketing your business to over 1000 families, email: marketing@parklands.co.za to get started.

All listings will be subject to the College’s final approval.

This week's feature business is...

Contact information:

All the staff and their email addresses are included in the tab called staffing and on the link below:

STAFFING

The general Preparatory email address is prep@parklands.co.za

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day, commemorated on 21 March, is an important occasion in South Africa that highlights the values of equality, freedom, and human dignity. This public holiday pays tribute to those who sacrificed for our democracy and reminds us of our collective responsibility to protect and promote human rights. Our teachers have used this opportunity to engage learners in meaningful discussions about the importance of this day.

CONCLUDING COMMENTS

Reports will be released on Monday, 23 March. This will be the last blog for the quarter and school closes on Thursday 26 March at 13:00. Please make arrangements for learners to be collected from school promptly at 13:00, as there will be no aftercare provided.

We are looking forward to our Autumn Awakenings Choir Festival on 24 March. Please book your tickets here: Link to Quicket Bookings

To all our families celebrating Eid al-Fitr this weekend, may this special occasion bring peace, joy, and blessings to you and your families. Eid Mubarak!

We would like to wish Miss Sisanda Mvulana a very happy birthday for Sunday 29 March. We hope she has a lovely day and a very blessed year ahead. We would also like to wish coach Courtney all the best for her wedding- we can't wait to share a pic with you and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.

We look forward to welcoming our learners back to school on Wednesday 8 April in summer uniform. We will switch to winter uniform on Monday 4 May 2026. Our first blog of next quarter will be published on Tuesday 7 April.

Wishing all our Parklands families a happy and restful holiday.