Dear Parents

We have had a full week on campus. Last weekend we saw so many of our U8s and U9s shining bright on the cricket field as we hosted our annual Mini Cricket Festival. Mini-Cricket is the starting point for every aspiring cricketer and is designed to ensure every participant is given an opportunity to bowl, bat, field and explore what they enjoy most about the game.

We are very proud of all the players for their enthusiasm and hard work and loved our parents' positive and wholehearted support. It was a wonderful opportunity to assess skills while building confidence, teamwork, and celebrating our young cricketers.

“A coach will impact more young people in a year than the average person does in a lifetime.”  Billy Graham

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our coaches and team managers for their dedication to not only developing our children's cricket skills but, more importantly, for nurturing their self-esteem and building their confidence.  Your positive influence in our little people’s lives is very much appreciated!

As our U9 players look forward to joining the Senior Preparatory in 2026, and our U8s prepare to lead Junior Prep as the new "seniors," we know that these early experiences will play a key role in shaping their love of the game while developing their skills.

See our sport section for photographs and details of the festival. 

For free delivery to school, in the address block, please insert school name and address and add discount code before check-out.

• Junior Preparatory - 91 Raats Drive, Parklands 7441

• Senior Preparatory - 50 Wood Drive, Parklands 7441

• Secondary Faculty - 1 College Avenue, Sandown 7441

Discount Code : PKLSCHOOL (both upper and lowercase works)

Uniform and Sports Attire

College blazers

Please be reminded that all learners are required to wear the new striped blazer with braiding from the start of 2026.  To ensure timely delivery, we advise you to place your order with our uniform supplier, School and Leisure, early.

All new blazers with braiding for 2026 are in stock at School and Leisure.

Second-hand school uniforms

Please contact Tania Fourie if you would like to buy or sell good-quality second-hand uniforms.  She is also the supplier of Froggy School shoes. 

 
Contact details:  +27 83 631 7683 or tania@sportstudio.co.za

iStore Parent Savings

At this time of the year, some of our prolific children’s authors often surprise us with a holiday treat. David Walliams never disappoints. His latest book, Santa & Son, arrived this week and we cannot wait to start reading. It is the night of Christmas Eve, and a robbery is underway in Londinium, the most famous toy shop in the world. The shop’s Santa and his son are locked inside with the robbers, which could have something to do with the grumpy elves?  Can our heroes stop the bad guys by using just the toys in the shop as weapons? Pogo sticks! Bouncy balls! Remote-controlled helicopters! Bubble guns! Slime! Slinkies! Stink bombs!  

David says that as a boy, the highlight of his year was travelling to London with his parents for a few days before Christmas, and visiting the enormous toy shops was an unforgettable treat.  The learners have received a book on their iPads with a variety of activities from the publishers, and we are also asking them what they would choose from Londinium, the fantastic toy shop from the novel.

This is a funny and heartwarming story from the king of comedy for the whole family to enjoy.

SPORT

Junior Prep Sports Weekly Update

Mini Cricketers Shine and U9 Swimmers Make a Splash!

A celebration of teamwork, spirit, and smiles at Parklands College.

What a spectacle! This past Saturday, Parklands College hosted its annual Mini Cricket Festival, and what an incredible morning it was for our young sporting superstars! The festival was filled with fun, laughter, and great sportsmanship as our budding cricketers showcased their developing skills and teamwork.

A special highlight of the day was the surprise visit from our First Team Cricket squad, who not only came to support but also joined in the fun for a friendly mini match against our U9s. To the delight of everyone watching - and much to the First Team’s embarrassment - the U9s claimed a memorable victory in that encounter..... surely!? 

A huge thank you to all parents, guardians, and learners for your energy, support, and enthusiasm that made the morning such a success.

In the pool, our U9 swimmers shone brightly at the Edgemead Gala, delivering exceptional performances and making Parklands proud. It was the perfect way to wrap up an outstanding season of galas for the year.

As our sports programme begins to wind down for the quarter, we want to express our appreciation to every athlete, coach, and family for contributing to a short but action-packed quarter. Thank you for another fantastic sporting season!

"Our enthusiastic Under 8 cricket players had an exciting morning at the Mini Cricket Festival on Saturday, 8 November. They showcased great teamwork, sportsmanship, and growing confidence on the field. It was wonderful to see their smiling faces as they batted, bowled, and fielded with so much energy and enjoyment. The day was filled with laughter, learning, and a shared love for the game - a true celebration of cricket and friendship!" - Mrs Duke 

PE AND SWIMMING

We're back in the Pool!

Please remember to pack your Parklands swimming costume, Parklands swimming cap, towel and if you need, goggles and come dressed in your PE attire!

Please take note that although coaches guide and support learners during swimming in Physical Education lessons, we are not a Learn to Swim School and for their own safety it is critical that learners are water safe and able to swim.  Please liaise with the coaches if you need contact details for LEARN TO SWIM schools for your child to attend.

Week that was

Our U9 Softball team took to the field against Cannons Creek in what proved to be an exciting and hard-fought match. The team displayed great determination and teamwork throughout the game, showing real improvement in their fielding and batting.

Despite a 9–13 loss, the girls never gave up and played with wonderful spirit and enthusiasm. A special mention goes to Lima, who earned Player of the Match for her outstanding effort and consistent energy at bat and in the field.

Well done, girls - your positive attitude and sportsmanship continue to make the College proud!

Parklands College Cricket Clinic Jan 2026

ATTENTION: U9 Cricket Lovers (Grade 4 2026)
Keep your eyes peeled for an email. We are going to the SA20 on 16 January 2026 at Newlands. 2026 Grade 4s to 6s are invited to watch the mighty MI Cape Town next year! 

Summer Co-Curricular Timetable (Quarter 4)

Sport Quick Links

HEADS-UP: 2026 INFORMATION

Device Requirements

Please click on the link below to view the device requirements for next year.

iPad Requirements 2026

Discount Voucher

Uniform Requirements:

Uniform and Sports Attire

Textbooks (Caxtons)

Caxton Letter

Grade 3

Grade 3 2026 Caxton List

Grade 4
Grade 4 2026 Caxton list 

Learners are required to take either Afrikaans FAL or isiXhosa FAL. Please ensure that you only order either Afrikaans or isiXhosa FAL books. 

NOTE: Grade 4 - 6 Afrikaans FAL learners will be issued with an Afrikaans Made Simple workbook @ R230 which will be billed to their account at the beginning of the year. 

Stationery Requirements 

Waltons "How to Order" Letter

Grade 1

Grade 1 Stationery List

Grade 2

Grade 2 Stationery List

Grade 3 

Grade 3 Stationery List

Grade 4 

Grade 4 Stationery List

FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE 

Our Grade 1 - 3 learners have a choice between Afrikaans FAL and isiXhosa FAL. Please click on the link to complete the form: First Additional Language Choice 2026. If a selection has not been made, it will be assumed that the learner will attend Afrikaans as their First Additional Language.

QUICK LINKS

Wishing Coach Courtney a happy birthday for Thursday, 20 November.

May all our Parklands families have a fantastic weekend ahead!

Contact Details

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