Junior Preparatory Weekly Memo
6 November 2026
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Dear Parents,
We started the week with an important event: Swapping Stickables! We had many learners who joined us in the quad and worked together to fill as many books and posters as we could. Some of our learners showed such kindess in giving stickers to others who had gaps to help fill up those empty spaces. Until next time ... #PleaseDontCheckers
We are looking forward to our Growing Minds Celebration. ☕ You are welcome to join us a little earlier for some tea and coffee, beforehand.
We invite all parents to attend our Growing Minds Celebration - a special occasion where every learner will receive a certificate recognising their hard work and progress throughout the year. We anticipate this celebration will last just over one hour.
Learners may go home with their parents after the celebration, should they wish.
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our Grade Rs on a special Graduation ceremony this morning. We are very excited to welcome the Grade Rs to the Junior Prep in 2027. 🎓
Grade R Grad 1.MOVGrade R Grad.MOVEXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
We are so incredibly proud of Lhaali in Grade 3, who placed in the top 3 in South Africa, for her creative entry into the iStore Excellence in Education competition.
This is an annual South African competition celebrating teachers and learners who creatively use Apple technology to enhance learning.
Lhaali and Mrs Louw received certificates and a goodie bag.
Lhaali.mp4
OUTREACH
OUTREACH
A Little Box of Christmas Magic! 🎁
Christmas is a time for giving, kindness and spreading a little magic, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our Junior Parklands families, we have been able to do just that!
A heartfelt thank you to every parent and family who contributed to our Santa Shoebox Project. Whether you donated a shoebox, purchased gifts, added a special treat or simply helped spread the word, your kindness has made a difference.
Behind every beautifully packed shoebox is a little bit of love, thought and excitement. What may seem like a small gesture to us can mean the world to a child receiving it. These boxes are more than just gifts; they are reminders that someone cares, that someone thought of them and that they deserve to experience the joy and magic of Christmas too.
It is because of our wonderful school community that we can help make a child's Christmas a little brighter and create smiles that will last long after the wrapping paper has been opened.
Thank you for opening your hearts, giving so generously and reminding our children that the true spirit of Christmas lies in kindness, compassion and giving to others.
Together, we have helped put a little extra magic into someone's Christmas. And that is something truly special!
With grateful hearts,
The Parklands Outreach Team ♥️🎄
LIBRARY NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS
Exciting New Arrival
Congratulations to our resident author, Parah in Grade 3, who has delighted us once again with a brand new book. The Ink Puddle at Zebra School is an original tale of how zebras got their stripes. The story cleverly revolves about a school day for the little zebras as they follow a programme filled with all the important information they need to learn in order to thrive.
Parah competently uses her iPad to create the gorgeous illustrations, with attention to every detail. The story also concludes with an activity, giving the readers an opportunity to revisit the story and learn new vocabulary. We are so proud of you, Parah!
The Ink Puddle At Zebra School is now available on 👉 Amazon👈
BIRTHDAY BOOKS
Happy birthday to Shreyas, and what a beautiful book on mindfulness he has donated to the library! The gentle pictures are accompanied by prompts and suggestions to find happiness and stabilise emotions, by harnessing all the senses and enjoying the present moment.
Co-curricular Time Table Quarter 4
Co-curricular Time Table Quarter 4
Summer Co curricular Time Table Q4 2026 BLOG.pdfPlease note that Co-curriculars have started from the first day of the new quarter.
Please note that our learners are wearing their summer school uniform this quarter.
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
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
2027 Provisional Dates
Summer Quarter: 19 January - 17 March
Autumn Quarter: 7 April - 23 June
Winter Quarter: 21 July - 22 September
Spring Quarter: 6 October - 3 December
Q4 Spring DatesV3.pdfSpring Quarter Dates have been updated: Grade 2 SA Dress-up Day: Tuesday 24 November
SPORT
SPORT
Summer Sport – The Action Continues!
Summer Sport – The Action Continues!
As we enter the second-last month of the year, the Summer Sport action is certainly heating up! What an awesome week of sport we’ve had, and there’s plenty more to look forward to next week with Cricket and Softball fixtures continuing.
🥎 The Week That Was – Softball vs Sunningdale
🥎 The Week That Was – Softball vs Sunningdale
Our Softball girls were in excellent form against Sunningdale, securing a fantastic clean sweep across both teams!
U9A: Won 11–9 | POTM: Ntokozo
U9B: Won 13–5 | Player of the Day: Kayleigh
Two great performances and two well-deserved victories! Congratulations, girls. Your teamwork, determination and fighting spirit were on full display.
A clean sweep — that's how we do it, Parkies! 💙
Enjoy the week ahead, and we’ll see you on the cricket fields this Saturday!
Bring on the Mini Cricket Festival!
🏏 Annual Mini Cricket Festival – tomorrow!
🏏 Annual Mini Cricket Festival – tomorrow!
We’re gearing up for our Annual Mini Cricket Festival, tomorrow at the Parklands College Secondary Campus from 08h30.
With more than 170 learners from five schools participating, it promises to be a fantastic morning of cricket, school spirit and plenty of excitement!
We encourage all our Parklands families to come down and support our young cricketers — both the boys and girls. Bring your cheers, bring your Parkie pride and help us create a wonderful atmosphere for everyone taking part!
Parents are welcome to bring chairs as well as snacks.
HOLIDAY CLINIC: WEST COAST CRICKET ACADEMY
HOLIDAY CLINIC: WEST COAST CRICKET ACADEMY
The West Coast Cricket Academy is back with a fun holiday clinic.
This is available for all Grade 1 to Grade 6 learners.
To sign your child up, please fill in this form.
➡️ 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 above to fill in the external achievements form to make us aware of their shining moment.
EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS
EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS
SUPER SWIMMER IN ACTION!
We are delighted to share that Hugo took part in the CTA Junior league L1 at Generations in Somerset West on Saturday.
He swam really well, especially in breaststroke, improving his personal best with 4s and winning the breaststroke race. We are so proud of you, Hugo!
LOOKING AHEAD: 2027
Device Requirements
Please click on the link below to view the device requirements for next year.
Textbooks (Caxton Books)
Caxton Letter (2027) (This has a coupon code for a discount)
Grade 3
Grade 4
Gr 4 Caxton List (2027)
Stationery Requirements
Books DO NOT need to be covered as the children will make the covers in class and the teachers will cover the books with the slip-on plastic covers. Please ensure your child has a combination lock, an old T-shirt to use for Art and a set of headphones compatible with their iPad.
Gr 1 Waltons Stationery List (2027)
Grade 2
Gr 2 Waltons Stationery List (2027)
Grade 3
Gr 3 Waltons Stationery List (2027)
Grade 4
Gr 4 Waltons Stationery List (2027) (this has been updated)
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
Woolworths has recently introduced its new MyDifference loyalty programme, replacing the previous MySchool system.
To continue supporting Parklands College & Christopher Robin Pre-Primary through your Woolworths shopping, please follow the steps below before 31 October to select us as your beneficiary in the Woolworths app.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make a difference.
Download or update the Woolworths App on iOS (Apple App Store) or Android (Google Play Store).
Log in or register for a Woolworths account and activate your MyDifference profile.
Tap the "Loyalty" tab located at the bottom menu of the app.
Select "Causes" or "My Causes" to manage your chosen beneficiaries.
Choose "Choose My Own" and search for your specific school by name.
Select your school from the search results and choose Parklands College as your active cause.
PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
College parents are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory for free – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/.
Should you be interested in marketing your business to over 1000 families, email: marketing@parklands.co.za to get started.
All listings will be subject to the College’s final approval.
This week's feature business is...
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
We are excited to support our teams at the Parklands Mini Cricket Festival tomorrow, the 7th of November, held at our Secondary Faculty. We look forward to seeing you there!
Looking ahead, please remember next week Tuesday, the 10th of November, is our Growing Minds Celebration held in the morning at 09:00 in the hall on the Senior Preparatory campus. All learners must please wear their formal school uniform with a blazer.
To all our staff members and families celebrating Diwali this weekend, may the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones joy, peace, happiness and prosperity.
May everyone have a fantastic weekend ahead.
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