12 June 2026

Please join our Junior Preparatory musicians at our annual Music Recital, taking place on Wednesday, 17 June at 18:00 in the Senior Preparatory Hall. The audience can look forward to hearing our Junior Orchestras, Grade Three Marimba band and individual musicians playing various instruments.

Secondary Faculty proudly presents Disney's

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2!

School’s out, and the Wildcats are ready for the summer of a lifetime at the luxurious Lava Springs Country Club. As Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and the rest of the Wildcats navigate friendship, romance, ambition and rivalry, they soon discover that staying true to yourself is more important than fitting in.

Packed with energetic dance numbers, iconic songs, humour and heart, this exciting production promises fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the chance to see our talented cast bring this much-loved Disney musical to life on stage!

The cast of High School Musical visited the Junior Preparatory learners to give them a sneak peek into their upcoming performance. The learners were utterly delighted by their fun visits.

Click here for tickets:

www.quicket.co.za/events/377695-disneys-high-school-musical-2/?ref=events-list#/

Celebrating International

Day of PLAY

This week, our teachers and learners celebrated International Day of Play, embracing the power of play as a meaningful part of learning. Our classrooms were filled with fun, creativity, and discovery. Take a glimpse below into the exciting learning experiences that unfolded!

Grade 1 PLAY: Magic, Myths, and Mindful Learning!

It has been an action-packed, hands-on week of learning in Grade 1! Our classrooms have been buzzing with excitement as the children dived into some incredibly creative activities across all subjects. Here is a sneak peek at what our little learners got up to:

Marvellous Maths: Our young mathematicians stepped into a world of wizardry! Armed with dice and their addition skills, they rolled and added numbers together to brew up their own unique magic potions, carefully drawing their magical ingredients inside their cauldrons.
Energetic English: We brought high energy into our literacy lessons with a Grade 1 version of the 30 Seconds game. Learners took turns coming to the front to sound out and describe words to their peers, giving every reader a chance to shine and build their confidence.
Action-Packed Afrikaans: We revisited the classic tale of Rooikappie en die Wolf (Little Red Riding Hood). After exploring the story digitally on Book Creator and practising new vocabulary, the children faced off in a fast-paced "Six Bricks" matching game to test their listening skills and vocabulary.
Lively Life Skills: We had a blast exploring the human body through fun, play-based activities! Learners worked together to learn about body parts and internal organs by creating colourful body drawings, cutting and pasting, and collaborating with their classmates.

Thank you for your continued support at home. We are so proud of how hard our Grade 1s are working while having so much fun!

Grade 2 PLAY: Shopping and 3D Building

Grade 2 learners celebrated International Play Day by building 3D shapes using Play-Doh and toothpicks. Through this hands-on activity, they explored edges, vertices, and faces while developing creativity, teamwork, and spatial awareness. Learners also enjoyed a classroom shop where they made wallets with money cut-outs and took turns being cashiers and shoppers. They bought items and worked out change, practising real-life money skills through fun, imaginative play.

Grade 3 PLAY: Puppets & Playdough

Albert Einstein once said, "Play is the highest form of research," and today our Grade 3s proved him right as we celebrated International Day of Play with a day full of hands-on learning and smiles! In Maths, we ditched our pencils for playdough and toothpicks to build 2-D and 3-D shapes; it was tricky work, but the room was filled with triumphant cries of "I did it!" and "Yes!" as our structures came together. The creativity continued in English, where we teamed up with friends to craft puppets for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which we will soon use to retell the story in our own words using Keynote or iMovie - watch this space! Finally, in Afrikaans, we used playdough to sculpt versions of ourselves and the things we love, bringing it all together digitally in Book Creator. It was a spectacular day showing just how much we can learn through the power of play!

FAREWELL TO MRS DUKE

Dear Parklands College Teachers, Parents, and Learners

As I prepare to leave at the end of this quarter and begin a new teaching adventure in China, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Teaching has always been more than a profession to me, it is a passion, and it has been a privilege to be part of this wonderful community. I hope that, in some small way, I have made a positive difference in the lives of the learners I have taught and the families I have met along the way.

Thank you for the support, encouragement, and memories that I will carry with me into this next chapter. I leave with a full heart and deep appreciation for the relationships and experiences that have shaped me.

“The greatest legacy we can leave is kindness, carried forward in the lives we touch.”

With gratitude and best wishes,

Mrs Duke

LIBRARY NEWS

It's a Celebration!

Overheard in Grade 1: “Every time we come to the library, we hear about all these exciting days!” During the past week this was certainly true as the library displays reflect all the current exciting events. We started with World Environment Day last Friday, and learners had access to books on endangered animals which were read and discussed. Monday was World Oceans Day, and this display is hosted by our resident dolphin, Summer. There was much to talk about as we spoke about the importance of our oceans and what we can do to take better care of them. Then there is of course great excitement for the FIFA Soccer World Cup which started last night. Many of the parents have probably seen some of our array of books on soccer legends. The latest arrival is all about World Cup legends and the level of excitement is just amazing. Anything to get them reading!

Adventures with Jack Stalwart

Book Club members had a fabulous treat as we “visited” the bedroom of Jack Stalwart. Although it looks like an ordinary bedroom, it is full of surprises, like the globe called Whizzy which spits out puzzle pieces. When inserted in the correct spot on the world map on his wall, Jack is instantly transported to that country! The group also received the Jack Stalwart app which consists of puzzle adventures in different countries which require some serious teamwork to solve.

Birthday Books

We received the most beautiful Birthday Books this week! Siseko brought A Friend For All Seasons by the wonderful Refiloe Moahloli, which celebrates the joy of baking and making new friends. On Monday, which was World Oceans Day, Keanu arrived with four gorgeous stories of ocean animals: a penguin, a turtle, an octopus and a narwhal. Thank you to the parents and birthday friends for these thoughtful additions to our library.

Book Returns

We request that all library books be returned on Wednesday. Please assist your little reader/s to put those books in their bags at the end of the weekend. Thank you!

Robotics: Build Something Big That You're Proud Of!

This week, our Grade 3 learners explored crown gears at 90-degree angles, building a turnstile - first in DUPLO, then in small LEGO. Translating the design into smaller bricks was no easy challenge, but Keneo, Jesse and Emily took it on and gave it everything.

For the rest, the brief was simple: build something big that you're proud of. The smiles in the photos say it all.

Well done, Grade 3s!

Grade 1s were proud of their builds.

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 Friday 19 June and feedback meetings are scheduled for Friday 19 June, Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June.

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 MP Installation and Reports

Please ensure that you have the Ed-admin Multi Portal App (Ed-admin MP) downloaded to access reports next week.. The Google and Apple App stores..

This platform is also beint used to send important notifications and updates, and it will also provide access to children’s reports when they are released.

Please enable notifications on the app so you can receive important push notifications from the school.

To install the App please follow the below instructions:

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/id6469108569

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.

3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email.

4) Please enable notifications on the app so that you receive notifications from the school timeously.

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.

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

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

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

Public Holidays

Monday 15 June: School Holiday

Tuesday 16 June: Youth Day

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.

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

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

HEADS-UP: QUARTER 2 DATES

Q2 Dates BLOG Updated 10/4.pdf

HEADS-UP: QUARTER 3 CO-CURRICULARS AND DATES

It is time to look forward to Quarter Three and the co-curriculars. All sport, dance, Friday Robotics, individual music selections, Drama Society, Design Society, Grade 3 Marimba and Grade 3 Book Club continue from Q2.

Q3 Blog Dates V2.pdf

Save the Date! Here are our dates and events for Quarter Three.

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 Sports: What’s on the Horizon?

Can you believe we are already entering the second-to-last week of Quarter 2? Time flies when you are having fun on the sports fields! Our young athletes have put in an incredible amount of work this term, growing in confidence, skill, and teamwork.

Here is a sneak peek at the exciting events coming up on the horizon!

1. Holiday Hockey & Rugby Clinics (20 & 21 July)

To help our players shake off the winter holiday cobwebs and hit the ground running for the new term, we will be hosting high-energy sports clinics just before school reopens for Quarter 3. These clinics are fantastic for refining core skills, building fitness, and catching up with teammates.

Dates: Monday 20th July & Tuesday 21st July 2026
Time: 09:00 to 12:00 (Daily)
Hockey Venue: Secondary Campus (Astro)
Rugby Venue: Prep Campus Fields

Parents' Note: Please keep a close eye on your inbox! An expression of interest form will be emailed to you shortly so you can secure a spot for your child.

2. The Big Countdown: Derby Day at Blouberg (1st August)

All of our training, practices, and skills sessions are building towards a massive highlight next term—our Derby Day!

The Date: Saturday, 1st August 2026
The Venue: Blouberg Ridge Primary School
Who is playing: Some U8's and U9S

This is a monumental occasion where our Junior Prep U8 and U9 athletes will join forces with the Senior Prep squads for a full day of school pride, camaraderie, and fantastic competition. It promises to be a wonderful family day out, so be sure to block out your calendar to come and support!

Let’s Finish Quarter 2 Strong!

We still have two weeks of focused practice left this quarter. Let's make sure our athletes bring their best energy to every session, pack their warm layers, and keep fine-tuning their skills. The dedication our learners show in June will be the secret to our success when August arrives!

Thank you for your continued support on the sidelines. Let's finish the quarter on a high!

The Big Goal: Gearing Up for Derby Day!

While the weekly match calendar is pausing, our coaches and players are already looking ahead. Every single practice, tag-tackle, and goal this term has been building the foundation for a historic school milestone:

The Event: Our first-ever Derby Day against Blouberg Ridge!
The Date: Saturday, 1st August 2026
The Venue: Blouberg Ridge Primary School

This is going to be a monumental day of school pride, fun, and friendly competition for some U8s and U9s. We want our junior teams feeling confident and firing on all cylinders, which means our preparation starts before the new term even begins!

➡️ 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.

Quarter 2 and 3 Reminders

Hockey Reminder:

Grade 3 parents: A reminder that if you have signed your child up for hockey, learners must be dropped at the Astro at the Secondary Faculty by 07:30 every Friday where teachers and coaches will be to welcome them. Learners who have not signed up for hockey may not arrive at the Astro, as coaches and buses are booked according to the sign-up sheet.

Here are a few important reminders specifically for hockey:

Clothing: As the weather can be unpredictable, please pack a change of PE clothes and white socks for after practice.
Transport & School Day: Learners’ school bags will be kept safe and dry. School buses will transport them back to the Junior Preparatory, where they will begin their school day at 09:00.
Matches: Boys' and girls' hockey matches take place on Thursday afternoons on either grass or AstroTurf. You will receive an email if your child has been selected to play.
Required Equipment for all practices and matches: All hockey players must have a gum guard, shinpads, and a hockey stick. If learners do not have their kit for practice, they will not be selected for matches.

If your Grade 3 child has been signed up for rugby or netball ONLY, these practices are at 07:30 on the Junior Preparatory campus. Rugby boys must have gum guards for every session.

This is a reminder to check that your child has the correct items for hockey and rugby that will take place this quarter and next quarter.

Extra Mural Timetable Q2 and 3 BLOG 2026.pdf

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...

CONCLUDING COMMENTS

Please remember Monday, 15 June is a school holiday and the 16th is a public holiday celebrating Youth Day. Learners will return on Wednesday the 17 June.

Although next week is a short week, our days are filled with lovely events to look forward to! On Wednesday, learners will be treating us to musical delights at the Music Recital in the evening between 18:00 - 19:30. Next week, Thursday, 18 June will be a busy day: the Grade 3s are looking forward to their outing to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and the Grade 2s are also excited to showcase their Animal Habitat PBL projects to parents between 09:00 - 10:00.

We would like to wish Mr Ernstzen a happy birthday on Tuesday, 16 June.

May all Parklands families have a fantastic long weekend!