7 April 2026

Dear Parents

We look forward to welcoming our learners back to school tomorrow in Summer Uniform. We will switch to winter uniform on Monday 4 May 2026.

All sport and co-curriculars start from tomorrow.

Grade 3 parents: A reminder that if you have signed your child up for hockey, it starts this Friday 10 April and learners must be dropped at the Astro at the Secondary Faculty by 07:30 every Friday where teachers and coaches will be ready 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, shin pads, 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 also start on Friday, 10 April at 07:30 on the Junior Preparatory campus. Rugby boys must have gum guards for every session.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to congratulate Khanya Mbikwana, our isiXhosa teacher, who is expecting a baby in July. We are absolutely delighted for Khanya as she prepares to welcome her baby into her family.

We are very pleased to welcome Mrs Sandisiswe Dlakavu who will take over from Miss Mbikwana next quarter while she is on maternity leave. Mrs Dlakavu will visit for a few days in June and teach alongside Miss Mbikwana, getting to know each learner before she begins her maternity leave.

Please join us in making Mrs Dlakavu feel very welcome.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL AND LEISURE

If parents opt for free delivery to the school, the correct campus must be specified in the address block. Please insert the school name and address and add PKLSCHOOL as the discount code before check-out.

Junior Preparatory Faculty (Grade 1-3) - 91 Raats Drive, Parklands 7441

Senior Preparatory Faculty (Grade 4-6) - 50 Wood Drive, Parklands 7441

Secondary Faculty (Grade 7-12) - 1 College Avenue, Sandown 7441

OUTREACH

Thank you!

We extend our heartfelt thank you to our entire school community for the incredible generosity shown through your donations to our outreach programme. Your kindness and willingness to give have made a meaningful difference and we are truly grateful for the spirit of compassion that continues to shine so brightly within our school. A total of 148 Easter Egg boxes was collected over the junior and senior preparatory campuses.

Because of your contributions, the receiving schools and homes will be able to experience a more joyful and blessed Easter. 🐰

Special delivery for Fallen Angels

outreach pet video.mp4

On the last day of school learners made a special visit at Fallen Angels, delivering cat and dog food donations. Thank you so much to our Parklands families for their generosity!

Outreach Quarter 2

HEADS-UP: GR 2 OUTINGS

The Grade 2s are looking forward to their upcoming outing to SANCCOB in the first and second week of the quarter. Please don't forget to sign the consent form to give permission for your child to attend this exciting outing.

Thursday 9 April: 2A (Mrs Manickum) and 2L (Mrs Louw)

Tuesday 14 April: 2P (Miss Labuschagne) and 2R (Mrs Rabe)

👉Grade 2 Consent: Outing to SANCCOB👈

CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHTS

Data Graph & Sharing 📊🍬 Mrs Manickum's class used Smarties to collect data, create simple graphs, and practise sharing equally. Learning has never been this sweet!

LIBRARY NEWS

World Book Day is Coming!

It would simply not do to celebrate such an important date on just one day a year, and so we usually stretch it out over a few days. This year our programme is neatly packaged over three days, and contains all the elements that bring us joy: a Hooked On Books Show, a fabulous book sale and dressing up as a book character. See our poster and watch this space for more details!

Birthday Book

Happy birthday to Xander, who spoiled us with two beautiful Birthday Books this week. Our readers are going to love these famous and unusual Christmas stories: The Christmasaurus and The Night Before The Night Before Christmas. What a special treat! Thank you, Xander.

AUTUMN AWAKENINGS

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A joyous showcase of young talent, the Autumn Awakenings Choir Festival united junior school choirs in the area for a melodious evening of music at the end of quarter one.

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MUSICAL ASSEMBLY

Our final quarter one assembly was a musical delight, with teachers from the Secondary Faculty (accompanied by Principal Paul on the keys) treating us to lively, toe-tapping songs while showcasing a variety of musical instruments. Amelia and Emily also delivered beautiful piano performances.

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 - 18 March

Autumn Quarter: 7 April - 23 June

Winter Quarter: 21 July - 22 September

Spring Quarter: 6 October - 3 December

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 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

Girls Cricket Clinic

Last quarter, some of our girls took part in learning some foundational cricket skills. The two afternoons were filled with great fun, batting, catching and a few cartwheels for good measure! Our coaches had various drills and games to teach some of the basics of the game and each girl left with a certificate and a pink ball to continue their practice.

Girls Cricket Clinic.mov

All sport and co-curriculars start from tomorrow.

Grade 3 parents: A reminder that if you have signed your child up for hockey, it starts this Friday 10 April. Learners must be dropped at the Astro at the Secondary Faculty by 07:30 every Friday where teachers and coaches will be ready 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 also start on Friday 10 April at 07:30 on the Junior Preparatory campus. Rugby boys must have gum guards for every session.

Quarter 2 and 3 Reminders

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

Extra Mural Timetable Q2 and 3 BLOG 2026.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.

Lia competing in her first Nippers competition for Big Bay Lifesaving Club at Strand beach this past Sunday.

QUICK LINKS

DROP-OFF / COLLECTION

AFTERCARE

DANCE

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

Tuesday 14 April: 2P (Miss Labuschagne) and 2R (Mrs Rabe)

👉Grade 2 Consent: Outing to SANCCOB👈

We look forward to welcoming our learners back to school tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April in Summer Uniform. We will switch to winter uniform on Monday 4 May 2026.