27 February 2026

Dear Parents

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS:

Quarter 2 and 3 Co Curricular Sign-Up

Please sign up for Q2 and Q3 co curriculars. All sign-ups must be in by Wednesday, 11th March.

Q2 and Q3 Sign-Up Form

Please note that Junior Chefs and Design Society require a quarterly sign-up.

Extra Mural Timetable Q2 and 3 BLOG 2026.pdf

Our Grade 2 and 3 Orchestra have been working on a new song. Get ready! It's a toe-tapping one.

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 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/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

I've Been Reading to My Pet - Now What Comes Next?

We have come to the end of our pet theme and want to thank everyone who participated in sharing the most beautiful photos of reading to your pets. These photos are displayed in the library and are much enjoyed, debated and admired.

The Grade ones ended off the pets theme this week with listening to There is a Snake in my School, the hilarious book by David Walliams. They loved the story about the children who brought their pets to school, a cruel headmistress and a surprising pet python. Their facial expressions were priceless!

On Monday, 2 March, it is Dr. Seuss Day, when we will celebrate the birthday of the iconic author Theodor Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss. We are all looking forward to having fun with his wacky characters and delightful rhyming stories over the next few weeks.

Birthday Books

Daniel turned 7 this week and visited the library with a delightful Birthday Book titled Sarbie, the Centipede. Imagine walking around in this summer’s heat and having blisters on so many feet? Aaron also celebrated his birthday this week and donated a beautiful story about a mother’s love, titled Always In My Heart. We wish these boys a very happy birthday!

Request

Many years ago we invested in the Billie B. Brown book series that came to us from Australia. The stories are great, the font friendly and large and these books play an important part in easing our readers into their first adventures in chapter books. Later we met Billie’s best friend, Jack, and added the Jack series to our collection.

Sadly, we have now reached the stage where these books are not available anywhere anymore. Occasionally, we find one or two at a second-hand shop. Our books are still in constant use, but some of our copies are looking tired and we are unable to replace them. We want to ask that, if you have any of these at home that you are not using anymore, if you would consider donating them to the library, where they will be welcomed and treasured.

Thank you for your support of our libraries.

OUTREACH
Donations for Fallen Angels

We’re teaming up with Fallen Angels to support animals in need by collecting cat and dog food. Every bag or tin of food donated shows how small actions can make a big impact.

Let’s keep the momentum going and prove that when learners work together, we can create real change — one paw at a time. 🐶🐱💙

CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHTS

Mrs Manickum's class enjoyed the outdoors with a Seesaw Afrikaans activity. They needed to add photos, audio and complete sentences.

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

Friday 06 March:

Grade 3R + 3K Cake Sale

Saturday 07 March

Softball Festival

Wednesday 11 March:

Happy birthday Christopher Robin Pre-Primary

Thursday 12 March:

Grade 2 Splashtacular (1-2pm)

Friday 13 March

Grade 3 Splashtacular (8:15-9am)

Saturday 14 March:

Happy birthday Nadia Rabe

Monday 16 March:

Grade 1s Individual Photos

Tuesday 17 March:

Grade 2 & 3 Individual Photos

Wednesday 18 March:

SPCA Dress-up Day

Thursday 19 March:

Grade 3 Outing to the Fire Station (tbc)

Friday 20 March:

Eid al-Fitr

Grade 2P + 2A Cake Sale

Saturday 21 March:

Public Holiday: Human Rights Day

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 06 March: Grade 3R and 3K Cake Sale

Friday 20 March: Grade 2P & 2A Cake Sale

Friday 17 April: Grade 2R and LEC 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.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 | Welcome to March!

Just like that… we are in March!

What an incredible quarter it has been for our Junior Preparatory learners. The fields and pool have been buzzing with Swimming, Cricket, and Softball, and the growth from Week 1 to now has been remarkable. Confidence has increased, skills have sharpened, and most importantly, the enjoyment of sport is clearly visible.

And we’re not done yet! We still have a number of fixtures ahead, with sport continuing right up until 19 March 2026. There’s plenty more opportunity for our learners to develop.

📅 A Stacked March Ahead!

March is packed with exciting events:

1️⃣ Girls Cricket Clinic – 13 & 20 March
A fantastic opportunity for our girls to develop skills, confidence, and love for the game. See details below.

2️⃣ U9 Swimming Gala at Parklands College – Selected learners are participating
Another chance for our swimmers to showcase their progress in the pool.

3️⃣ U9 Softball Festival – 7 March – Selected learners are participating and parents would have been notified.
An exciting day of match exposure and learning.

4️⃣ Splashtacular Grade 2 – 12 March from 13:00-14:00
This happens during sport as part of our school day. A highlight event filled with fun, participation, and water confidence. Parents are welcome to pop in.

5️⃣ Splashtacular Grade 3 – 13 March from 8:00-9:00
This happens during sport as part of our school day. Parents are welcome to pop in. An energetic celebration of swimming and skill development to round off the season.

There is still so much to look forward to this quarter. Thank you to our parents for your continued support on the sidelines and behind the scenes - it truly makes a difference.

We’re proud of the progress being made and excited to see our learners continue representing Parklands College with enthusiasm and growing confidence.

Let’s make March count!

The splashtacular is a fun event that takes place during sport as part of our school day. Parents are welcome to pop in.

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.

Parklands College Softball Festival

Age: U9s

Venue: Parklands College Junior Faculty

Date: 7 March 2026

Parents of learners involved will be notified via email.

Grade 1,2,3 Girls Only Cricket Clinic

All Grade 1, 2 and 3 girls are invited to join us for a free clinic on Friday 13 and 20 March. See all details below and sign up by Friday 6 March: Grade 1-3 Girls Cricket Clinic

Extra Mural Timetable 2026 BLOG.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 recently competed at the Lifesaving Cape Town Nipper Competition in Clifton, delivering an excellent all-round performance.

He secured 3rd place in the board race and finished 5th in the surf swim, Taplin relay, and long run events, showing great dedication, effort, and growing confidence in the surf.

Well done, Marais! We’re proud of your achievements.