6 March 2026

Dear Parents

Above: Lorraine and Werner Roth Above Right: Founding Educators: (Back L-R) J. Booysen, L. Davies, L. Steynberg (Nee Greenway), J. Armstrong, R. Knaggs (Director), G. Douglas, A. Bailly, N. Muller (Front L-R) H. Kreyenbroek, R. van der Merwe, P. O’Brien, L. Ribaudo and L. Torbet. (Highlighted names denote staff who are still with us).

Founders Message

We will be celebrating our 46th birthday on Wednesday, 11 March and on this day in 1980, Lorraine Roth, opened the doors of Christopher Robin Pre-Primary School to the residents of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. The quality of education provided brought about a well – patronised and respected establishment, which offered care and early learning to young children, aged from six months to six years.

The reputation and quality of the school continued to grow and numerous requests by parents, for the Pre-Primary to offer formal education began. Encouraged by the staunch support of parents we were prompted to search for land to grow the school’s academic offering. As a result of a thorough research process, the Western Seaboard was identified as a potential major growth area. This was further supported by growth and population statistics from the City of Cape Town’s Planning Department. The construction of Parklands College commenced in 1998 in the new suburb of Parklands and in July of the same year, proudly opened the doors of the new Campus in Raats Drive, to 32 learners.

The College was built in phases, in order to accommodate the growth in learner numbers. The window period provided during the construction phases enabled the College to acquire additional land for sports and future developments. Parklands College currently operates from three sites, on approximately twenty-six and a half hectares of land. The growth of the College and Pre-Primary required careful strategic planning, and a decision to develop a new campus for the existing Secondary Faculty was formalised by the Board in February 2010. Parklands College, at 1 College Avenue, opened its doors in January 2012.

The College continues to grow as a result of the outstanding education and foundation our learners receive in our Pre-Primary and we are proud of what has been made available, in order to enrich their academic, cultural and sporting interests. We look forward to providing many more years of outstanding innovative education, beginning in the early years. The success could not have been achieved without the outstanding support we have received from our parents.

Lorraine Roth

CAKE SALE

Thank you so much to the Grade 3K & 3R parents who supplied delicious goods and assisted at the cake sale today. We had a bumper turnout of special helpers and are so grateful for your time.

Along with the sweet treats and happy buzz of the morning, the cake sale supports our outreach programme and R2 035 was raised. Later in the year we will share which charity will be gifted with the cake sale proceeds.

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

IMMUNISATION

Immunisation_schedule.pdf

Immunisations2.pdf

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 instructions below:

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

Happy Birthday, Dr Seuss

On Monday we paid tribute to a beloved author whose children’s books feature in most children’s lives when learning to read. Theodor Seuss Geisel was a children’s author, illustrator and political cartoonist who wrote more than 60 of the most popular books of all time.

After the Second World War, he focused on children' s books that would encourage children to read. Children’s books were boring and uninspiring, and he set out to change things. In came wacky characters, amazing new words, a limited vocabulary and lots of rhyme and repetition which made reading a breeze. As the saying goes, the rest is history. Thank you for the magic, Dr. Seuss.

FUN FACT: Did you know that Dr. Seuss created the word “nerd”?

Some sound advice for living from the master:

📙 You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax. All you need is a book.

📙 Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.

📙 Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s a great balancing act!

📙 You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut!

📙 It is not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.

📙 I like nonsense. It wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.

📙 You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!

📙 The more that you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go!

Book Club

ALL WINNERS!
The Book Club members were introduced to a stash of fascinating books through an exhilarating game of Bingo. Unicorns, aliens, sports stars, books-to-movies, superheroes, we love them all!

Birthday Books

Happy birthday to Keziah who turned 7 this week! This well known book provides a solid “recipe” for children who struggle to fall asleep at night. Just follow the prompts as you read and your little person will relax and drift off peacefully. Just be warned: so may you! Thank you so much for this lovely Birthday Book, Keziah.

OUTREACH

THANK YOU!

Thank you to each and every one of our Parklands families for your donations for Fallen Angels. It has been amazing to see the love and care that you have shown for the dogs and cats of the shelter. We know that when we deliver the food items the staff are going to be very grateful that the animals will have another few meals and full tummies. We have one more week left for donations.

In the final two weeks of the quarter, we will be collecting marshmallow eggs / boxes / strips or individual packs. These will be shared with senior citizens in our community as well as our neighbouring schools. We would love you to be part of sharing opportunities as we get closer to Easter time.

Every small donation makes a difference!

CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHTS

Amari video.MOV

What’s in a Name? Grade One’s PBL Journey of Discovery

Last week, our Grade One classrooms were alive with energy as each learner stepped into the spotlight to reveal the "why" behind their name. Our young researchers became "identity detectives," interviewing families to uncover the deep roots and heartfelt meanings of their names. We discovered that every name is a vibrant thread in our school's rich tapestry.

Grade 3 enjoying mat work and games.

Mrs Louw's class learning about money.

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

Saturday 07 March

Softball Festival

Wednesday 11 March:

Happy birthday Christopher Robin Pre-Primary

Wednesday 11 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

Friday 20 March:

Eid al-Fitr

Grade 2P, 2A, 3L 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 20 March: Grade 2P, 2A and 3L Cake Sale

Friday 17 April: Grade 2R 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 Preparatory Sport | Softball Festival Excitement!

There’s plenty of excitement building in Junior Prep sport this week as we turn our attention to our U9 Softball Festival, taking place right here at Parklands College.

We will be hosting two Parklands College U9 teams, and the festival promises to be a fantastic morning of participation, teamwork, and softball fun. The first matches get underway at 08:00, so parents and supporters are warmly invited to come through and enjoy the morning while cheering on our young athletes.

Festivals are a wonderful opportunity for learners to gain match exposure, develop confidence, and experience the joy of sport in a friendly and supportive environment. Our girls have been working hard at practice and are excited to put their skills into action.

Once the festival wraps up, our focus shifts to another highlight of the quarter — Splashtacular!

U8 Splashtacular – Wednesday
U9 Splashtacular – Friday

Families are more than welcome to pop in and support from the poolside as our learners showcase their swimming skills and celebrate their progress in the water.

It’s shaping up to be an exciting week for Junior Prep sport, and we look forward to seeing plenty of energy, smiles, and support from our wonderful school community.

📅 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. Sign-ups close today.

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 – 11 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 skills 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!

Parklands College Softball Festival

Age: U9s

Venue: Parklands College Junior Faculty

Date: 7 March 2026

Parents of learners involved have been notified via email.

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.

Junior Prep Sport | Week That Was

Another exciting outing for our Junior Prep Cricketers as they travelled away to take on JVR!

The team produced a focused and determined performance, showing excellent teamwork and growing confidence with both bat and ball. In a competitive encounter, our boys managed the pressure well and held on to secure a hard-fought victory by 10 runs.

A special congratulations goes to Liam, who was named Player of the Match for his standout contribution during the game.

Well done to the team for representing Parklands College with great spirit and determination. We look forward to seeing the continued progress as the season unfolds!

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.