Junior Preparatory Weekly Memo
16 October 2026
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Dear Parents,
We have had a lovely start to the quarter and co-curriculars are off to a great start. Even although it was a little chilly, our rugby boys who signed up for Rugga Roots were full of energy on Thursday morning and were delighted to receive their special Rugga Roots shirts.
We would like to extend an extra special welcome to all our new learners and hope they settle happily and feel part of the Parklands College family very soon. #ourbloodrunsblue!
Please note we have switched over to our Summer uniform.
As the weather warms up we would like to remind Parents to please apply sunblock on all exposed parts of your child’s body before they come to school in the morning. All learners must wear the Parklands College cap/hat for break time and sports. In order to protect your child’s skin from the harsh rays of the sun, we have a “no hat, no play” policy.
Our school grounds are coming alive with beautiful blooms, perfectly setting the scene for our upcoming Art exhibition: In the Garden - a celebration of our learners' creativity. Learners look forward to showcasing their art next Thursday the 22nd of October.
Bring the family and pop in between 16:00 and 18:00 to see your child's art.
The classrooms are also open for viewing and tea and coffee will be served in the foyer. Learners to wear school uniform, please.
OUTREACH
As part of our Quarter Four outreach, we are excited to support the Santa Shoebox Project, a wonderful initiative that provides personalised gift boxes to children in need. Each class is responsible for preparing two boxes – one for a girl and one for a boy. Your child's class teacher will be in touch with details about what is needed for these boxes and how you can contribute. Completed boxes are due 3 November 2026. If you would like to donate an additional box on your own, please reach out to Ms. Pietersen at kpietersen@parklands.co.za to pledge a box and receive further details. Thank you for your generosity!
Learners received their Western Cape Virtual Music Eisteddfod certificates in assembly. We are so proud of their musical talents!
Join us for a wonderful morning of music at our Morning Melodies Concert!
A selection of our talented beginner learners will take to the stage to share their progress.
Date: Thursday, 29 October
Time: 08:30 – 09:30
Venue: Junior Preparatory Auditorium
Admission: Free
Parents of performing learners are warmly invited to come and support our young musicians. We look forward to seeing you there!
Co-curricular Time Table Quarter 4
Co-curricular Time Table Quarter 4
Summer Co curricular Time Table Q4 2026 BLOG.pdfPlease note that Co-curriculars have started from the first day of the new quarter.
Please note that our learners are wearing their summer school uniform this quarter.
CLASSROOM NEWS
CLASSROOM NEWS
A few of Mrs Louw's learners were absent on the Parklands Playground day last quarter and they had a special treat and were able to complete the tasty Jelly Tot fun this week.
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
COMING SOON: WIMPY KID 21!
The first edition of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, the journal of middle schooler Greg Heffley, was published in 2007. Since then, with more than 300 million copies sold, and translations into more than 70 languages, this series has been a firm favourite with children worldwide. There is great excitement in anticipation of the 21st novel, Fight Or Flight, which will be released on 20th October.
FIGHT OR FLIGHT: PRE-ORDER TODAY!
If you’re a wimpy kid, surviving middle school can be tough, but Greg has it all worked out. He has a binder with information on the bullies, as well as surefire strategies to outsmart them in any emergency. But when the binder falls into the wrong hands, Greg could be in for a rough ride if his identity is discovered.
Once again our avid collectors have the opportunity to pre-order their personal copies from the libraries. Please send R225.00 in a marked envelope by Monday, and we will collect the books on Tuesday and deliver them to school.
BIRTHDAY BOOKS
Happy birthday to Galina and Grayson. Galina donated the wonderful Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss. Horton is one of our favourite elephants because he is so kind and caring. Grayson brought The Fire Fox, a magical tale based on Finnish folklore, about a fox whose tail creates sparks that ignite the Northern Lights. Thank you for these beautiful books.
BOOK DONATION
Thank you so much to Layla and her family who spoiled us with some lovely books for the library: an addition to our Sophie and the Shadow Woods series, and two exciting mermaid stories. We are all going to enjoy reading them.
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
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
Public Holiday
Wednesday 4 November: National Elections
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
Q4 Spring Dates V2.pdf
We are looking forward to our Growing Minds Celebration.
We invite all parents to attend our Growing Minds Celebration - a special occasion where every learner will receive a certificate recognising their hard work and progress throughout the year. We anticipate this celebration will last just over one hour.
Learners may go home with their parents after the celebration, should they wish.
CAKE SALES
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!
Please send R10 to school for your child to enjoy two treats from the cake sale.
If you are able to assist at your class cake sale from 09h40, please notify your child’s class teacher.
NEXT CAKE SALE: Friday 30 October: Grade 1R & 1K Cake Sale
SPORT
SPORT
Junior Prep Sport Weekly Update: Welcome to Quarter 4!
Junior Prep Sport Weekly Update: Welcome to Quarter 4!
Welcome Back!
We hope all of our Junior Prep learners, parents, and families had a wonderful, restful break.
We are diving straight into a fast-paced, action-packed Quarter 4, with official matches starting next week! We hope our young athletes are excited and ready to go for Cricket, Swimming, Softball, Golf, and Tennis. Please be sure to check the sports co-curricular schedule (scroll up) to stay up to date on all practice days and match times.
Key Dates to Remember
Key Dates to Remember
Home Gala: Friday, 23 October @ Parklands College Senior Prep
Parklands U8 & U9 Mini Cricket Festival: Saturday, 7 November
Let’s get out there, have fun, and make it a fantastic summer sports season!
October Cricket Clinic Success!
October Cricket Clinic Success!
Our pre-season Cricket Clinic on Monday, 12 and Tuesday, 13 October was a resounding success! We had a fantastic turnout with just under 50 enthusiastic young cricketers joining us to sharpen their skills and get ready for the Quarter 4 season.
Across the two days, the coaches focused on fine-tuning the fundamentals - batting techniques, bowling accuracy, and fielding drills - before rounding off each afternoon with some high-energy mini-matches and fun games.
It was wonderful to see the learners' energy, dedication, and sportsmanship on full display. With official matches starting next week, our players are tuned up, confident, and ready to take the pitch!
Thank you to all the coaches and parents who supported this event.
➡️ 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 above to fill in the external achievements form to make us aware of their shining moment.
External Achievements
External Achievements
Small Legs, BIG Achievement!
A huge shout-out to Jonathan (Grade 3) and Rachel (Grade 1), who recently conquered their very first 5km run during the Blouberg Marathon weekend! It wasn’t always easy, but they dug deep, showed incredible determination, and crossed that finish line — proving that big achievements can come in small packages!
As the saying goes, “It’s not about how fast you go, but having the courage to keep going!” Well done, Jonathan and Rachel — you’re both superstars! ⭐
Miley Xu, in Grade 3, is enrolled with A⁺Students Blouberg, and has been selected for the South African Mental Maths Team, following her outstanding performance at the 20th A⁺Students South Africa National Championships, held on 19 September 2026.
Well done, Miley. We are so proud of you!
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
Woolworths has recently introduced its new MyDifference loyalty programme, replacing the previous MySchool system.
To continue supporting Parklands College & Christopher Robin Pre-Primary through your Woolworths shopping, please follow the steps below before 31 October to select us as your beneficiary in the Woolworths app.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make a difference.
Download or update the Woolworths App on iOS (Apple App Store) or Android (Google Play Store).
Log in or register for a Woolworths account and activate your MyDifference profile.
Tap the "Loyalty" tab located at the bottom menu of the app.
Select "Causes" or "My Causes" to manage your chosen beneficiaries.
Choose "Choose My Own" and search for your specific school by name.
Select your school from the search results and choose Parklands College as your active cause.
PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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...
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
We are looking forward to welcoming all our families to our Art Exhibition. Follow the butterflies and we will see you on Thursday afternoon between 4 and 6pm.
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