This week the outdoor Amphitheater has been filled with the voices of the Pre-Primary learners who have been preparing for their concert. Our Junior Preparatory learners were their practice audience and it was a delight!

A HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

With the change in season and colder weather, we see an increase in illnesses. Any child who is unwell or taking antibiotics must stay at home. We appreciate that this can be challenging for working parents, but preventing the spread of infection to other learners and our teachers remains our priority.

Robotics: Gears, Gates & Code: Grade 2 Gets Mechanical!

Learner Spotlight: Published Author

We are delighted to celebrate the achievement our young author, Parah, who has a wonderful passion for writing and illustrating stories. Her creativity and dedication have recently led to the publication of her very first book, The Bunny That Can’t Stop Bouncing. A limited number of hard copies are currently available, with plans to make the book available on Amazon in the near future. Parah shared this exciting news with her classmates during her special “soft launch” this week, and we are proud  to be celebrating this accomplishment with her.

Thank you to all our Junior Preparatory teachers who stepped in and packed bags with love and care. The packages would not have been possible without the wonderful support from our Parkie families. THANK YOU! 

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.

IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

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. 

Sign up HERE for Golf and Junior Chefs 

Kickstart Quarter 3: Winter Sports Clinics

To help our young players shake off the holiday cobwebs, refine their skills, and get a head start for Derby Day, we will be hosting high-energy Hockey and Rugby Clinics just before the third quarter officially kicks off.

Please save these details to your family calendar:

• Dates: Monday 20 July & Tuesday 21 July

• Time: 09h00 sharp - 12h00 sharp

• Hockey Venue: Secondary Campus Astro

• Rugby Venue: Parklands Prep Fields

These clinics are a fantastic opportunity for our learners to develop their core skills, enjoy healthy outdoor activity during the holidays, and build chemistry with their teammates.

A Spark of Motivation: The Holiday Active Challenge

A Message to Our Junior Stars: You have worked so hard this term and improved so much! Even though our official weekend matches are finished for now, don't let those skills go to sleep over the holidays.

Have fun, get plenty of rest, but remember to stay active! Play catch in the garden, practise your footwork, or run around with your friends. Let's arrive at our July sports clinics full of energy and ready to make history on the 1st of August!

Thank you for a memorable quarter of growth, teamwork, and resilience. Stay warm, enjoy the upcoming holidays, and we will see you on the fields and the Astro in July!

The sunrise last week, over the Grade 3 Hockey practice at the Astro, was magical!

The Week That Was: Marvellous Netball Mastery!

Our Junior Prep sports stars continue to shine brightly! This past week, our U9 netballers took to the court with massive smiles and incredible energy, demonstrating just how much their skills and teamwork have grown over the quarter.

Here is how our young champions fared in their latest fixture:

Netball vs. Curro Sandown

Our U9 squad went head-to-head with a highly enthusiastic Curro Sandown team. It was a fantastic showcase of early-stage tactical awareness, quick footwork, and brilliant team spirit.

• U9A: Won 3-0. A stellar performance from start to finish! The girls combined a ruthless attacking display with an airtight defence, keeping a fantastic clean sheet. Their passing networks were incredibly sharp, and they found space beautifully on the court. Player of the Match: Layla for her outstanding movement into space and excellent intercepting skills.

Hockey vs. Elkanah

• U9A Boys: Draw 1-1. Player of the match: Eli

• U9B Boys: Won 3-0. Player of the match: Savio

• U9A Girls: Won 2-0. Player of the match: Riley

• U9B Girls. Won 1-0. Player of the match: Christabel

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. 

QUICK LINKS