Dear Parents

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

CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHTS

Learners in Mrs Rabe's class busy with their Six Bricks creative challenge.

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.

SPORT

Junior Prep Sport | Week 3 Momentum!

What a week it’s been! We’re already into our third week of sport, and it’s been incredible to see how far our learners have come in such a short space of time. Confidence is growing, skills are sharpening, and match awareness is improving week by week.

Selected U9 squad swimmers are gearing up for another exciting Parklands College Gala on 6 March. The commitment shown at training has been fantastic, and we’re looking forward to seeing them take to the pool with determination and pride.

On the fields, our U9 Softballers are now in their third week of matches, while our Cricketers are into their second week of fixtures. The progress across both codes has been noticeable - from improved teamwork and communication to growing resilience in competitive moments.

Our U9 Softballers also have one eye firmly on the upcoming Softball Tournament on Saturday, 7 March, hosted at Parklands College. It promises to be a wonderful day of participation and exposure for our learners.

And of course, our Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners are building towards one of the highlights of the quarter - our much-anticipated Splashtacular, taking place at the very end of the quarter. The excitement is already building!

There is still plenty to look forward to this quarter, and the journey continues. Thank you to our parents and supporters for your ongoing encouragement and involvement - we see you, and we hear you. Your support plays a vital role in the growth and enjoyment of our young athletes.

Here’s to another strong week of learning, participation, and sporting spirit! 

Quarter 2 and 3 Reminders

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

Junior Prep Sport | Week That Was

Another action-packed week for our Junior Prep learners, as our U9s continued to gain valuable match experience on the softball field.

🥎 U9 Softball

• Match 1:
  Lost 9–11
  A tightly contested game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats! The girls showed great determination and resilience right until the final innings.
  Player of the Match (Batting): Lillabet
  Player of the Match (Fielding): Minnie

• Match 2 vs Riverside College:
  Won by 16 runs
  A fantastic team performance with confident batting and improved communication in the field.
  Player of the Match: Zanthe

What continues to impress is the growth in confidence, teamwork, and understanding of the game. Each match is an opportunity to learn, improve, and most importantly, enjoy the experience.

Well done to our U9s for representing Parklands College with enthusiasm and pride!

SPORTS AND MATCHES 

Sport in the younger grades is developmental, and our programme is designed to build the foundational skills needed for various sport. Our Grade One programme uses fun games to build strong, healthy bodies and develop fundamental skills.

Ad hoc internal/external matches begin in Grade Two once the Sports Department has determined that learners are adequately prepared and all safety considerations have been met. Game selection is rotational to give as many learners as possible the opportunity to develop their skills and get “a little taste” for the game. Key players will be selected for festivals. 

The Grade Threes will have opportunities to participate in internal/external matches. We will field an A Team, while our B Teams will be selected using a rotational basis. This approach allows as many learners as possible to develop their skills and experience playing the game. The A Team will primarily participate in festivals, and we will enter additional teams where possible.

Junior-level sports (Mini cricket, hockey, netball, rugby, softball) have specific rules set by associations which are different to the rules of the various codes in the older age groups. The goal is to allow children to try different positions and build a wide range of skills before specialisation begins in Grade Four.

QUICK LINKS

CONCLUDING COMMENTS

🐾 Our furry friends are in the spotlight 🐾 :  Any tinned donations are welcome for the animals in need at Fallen Angels, and remember to take part in the pet photography library challenge too - encourage your child to read to their pet and share a photo of the special moment with Mrs Crouse!

Wishing all our Parklands families a wonderful weekend.