Junior Preparatory Weekly Memo
15 August 2025
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Dear Parents
Please take note of the following important points and dates:
QUARTER 4 Summer Co-Curricular sign-ups:
We are getting in early to help you plan Quarter 4! Please use this form to sign your child up for Quarter 4 Co- Curriculars . This form will no longer accept responses from Saturday 23rd August.Derby Day: Parklands College vs Somerset College - Saturday 16 August
Come dressed in blue and white, bring the noise, and come support our Parkies.Emergency Contact Details
We would like to remind you that it is imperative for us to be able to contact you or a member of your family or a close friend in the case of an emergency. Kindly visit the Edana App and check the contact details in the fields provided. To ensure that the information is complete and correct, it is vital that the contact numbers are accessible at all times by the College.
This is a very important request, and we are asking you to comply immediately as a safety precaution.
Please select your profile, then "Contact Information" update, and "Emergency Contacts" and update accordingly. Please click on the link for step-by-step guidance.
Amended Parent & Learner Directory
The Parent and Learner Directory has been amended. Please click on the links in the directory to view the updated sections:
👉Learner Code of Conduct (#22) and
👉Learner Attendance Policy (#1)
👉Link to Information Directory
2025 Junior Preparatory P&L Information Directory.docx.pdfContact:
Staff email addresses: Staffing
General Preparatory email address: prep@parklands.co.za
IT queries: Christian Oertel, Network Manager - choertel@parklands.co.za
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Grade 2A & 2K Outing to Intaka Island
Grade 2A & 2K Outing to Intaka Island
The Grade 2s had a fantastic visit to Intaka Island last week Friday, where they loved exploring and discovering new things about our wetlands.
A few of our learners shared their favourite moments from the outing:
"I liked spotting birds." - Arush
"I liked hiking because we got to see the bees." - Emily
"My favourite part was the boat ride because we got to see the Egyptian geese." - Ruona
"I enjoyed the classroom and learnt about water purification." - Omari
"My favourite thing was the water purification and that it means a lot to have clean water." - Liyana
"I liked the boat ride as I have never been on one before." - Nina
"The boat ride was my favourite because we got to see the birds." - Nikani
"I like the boat ride because I got to blow the whistle. I also liked that we got to see the birds and tick them off our page as we saw them." - Koketso
Outreach: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Parklands Prep Families
Outreach: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Parklands Prep Families
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our wonderful Prep parents for your incredible generosity and support. Because of your kind donations, countless pairs of shoes will soon find their way to those in need, bringing comfort, dignity, and hope to individuals who go without.
This outreach effort is more than just giving shoes; it’s about walking in kindness, one step at a time. Your compassion is making a real difference, and we are so grateful to be part of a community that leads with love and empathy. These donations will be given to Khulisa Abantwana - a non-profit organisation who will distribute the shoes to children in Dunoon.
Thank you for helping us make the world a little brighter.
Classroom Highlights:
Classroom Highlights:
Art Grade 3R Origami
Art Grade 3R Origami
The Grade 3s have been learning about 3D relief art and put their origami folding skills into practice to create these beautiful radial relief designs.
Grade 1R Afrikaans FAL
Grade 1R Afrikaans FAL
Our Afrikaans FAL learners have been doing “Die Drie Varkies“ and they worked together to make a class puzzle of the story.
Our Robotics Teams Take Gold at the WRO & Head to Nationals
Our Robotics Teams Take Gold at the WRO & Head to Nationals
This past weekend, our talented Parklands College robotics teams competed in the World Robotics Olympiad Western Cape North event, tackling exciting and challenging missions that tested their robot design, programming, and problem-solving skills.
We are incredibly proud to share their outstanding results:
RoboMission Elementary:
🥇Gold – Barrier Breakers
🥈Silver – HyperTech 2.0
RoboMission Junior:
🥇Gold – TechnoBlade
🥈Silver – HTDR
🥉Bronze – v0rT3x
RoboMission Senior:
🥇Gold – TechTron
🥈Silver – Li² (Edgemead High School)
Future Innovators Elementary:
🥇Gold – GALACTIC GIRLS
Our teams showed remarkable creativity, teamwork, and resilience as they navigated surprise challenges and complex tasks throughout the competition.
Congratulations to all our learners for their dedication and hard work. We now look forward to supporting them at the National Championships in Pretoria on 13 September.
Well done, Parklands College! 👏🤖
#ParklandsCollege #WRO2025 #RoboticsExcellence #OnToNationals
Library News
Library News
Roald Dahl Day
Roald Dahl Day
On Wednesday, 13 August, we were exactly one month away from Roald Dahl’s birthday. The Book Club gathered to craft the traditional bunting, with each member showcasing a different character. These are quite handy for introducing the characters and stories to the younger learners, apart from looking really lovely in the library.
Space in Augmented Reality
This week, the Grade 3s took one more step in their Space PBL journey as we ventured into deep space by using the iSpaceAR app, from the iExplore book series. They were totally engrossed, drove buggies around the library, landed a space probe on an asteroid, trying not to crash it, and took a closer look at the Hubble telescope and the Milky Way, among other adventures. Next week the AR journey will continue with some space history - keep watching this space!
Another beautiful morning on the JP Preparatory Campus
Photo Credit: Mrs Oxley-Simpson
Aftercare Reminder
Aftercare Reminder
Outreach News: BE THE CHANGE
Outreach News: BE THE CHANGE
This quarter we are excited to launch our Be the Change Outreach Q3, focused on giving back to our community in a meaningful way. Our goal is to create 100 care packages for the residents of Ria Abel Retirement Home.
Each grade has been assigned specific items to collect, from wet wipes and tissues to soap, toothpaste and more, as shown in the image below. We also hope to add mini chocolates to each care package as a small, thoughtful treat. Any donations towards these sweet treats are warmly welcomed.
The final date for collections is 12 September 2025.
Thank you for your ongoing generosity and support. Together we can brighten someone’s day and remind our elderly community members that they are seen, valued and cared for.
UNIFORM
UNIFORM
College blazers
Please be reminded that all learners need to wear the new striped blazer from the start of 2026, with the obvious exception of those who wear Honours Blazers. To ensure timely delivery, we advise you to place your order with our uniform supplier, School and Leisure, early.
Second hand school uniforms
Please contact Tania Fourie if you would like to buy or sell good quality second-hand uniforms. She is also the supplier of Froggy School shoes. Contact details: +27 83 631 7683 or tania@sportstudio.co.za
Summer Co-Curricular Time Table (Quarter 4)
Summer Co-Curricular Time Table (Quarter 4)
Extra Mural Timetable Q4 BLOG.pdfQUARTER 4 Co-Curricular sign-ups
We are getting in early to help you plan Quarter 4!
Please use this form to sign your child up for Quarter 4 Co- Curriculars .
This form will no longer accept responses from Saturday 23 August.
SPORT
SPORT
FROM THE SPORTS DESK
Junior Prep Sports Update – Quarter 3, Week 6
Junior Prep Sports Update – Quarter 3, Week 6
Derby Day is behind us - but what an incredible day it was! Even though our Junior Prep wasn’t part of the official fixtures this year, we still felt the excitement and showed our Parklands spirit in full Blue and White. Thank you to all our parents, guardians, and learners who joined the Fun Run and came to cheer on our Senior Prep teams. You were part of creating that amazing atmosphere!
Our Derby Day experience has reminded us of what makes sport at Parklands so special: teamwork, enthusiasm, and the joy of being active together.
But there’s no slowing down - our Junior Prep learners have another jam-packed week of sport ahead:
🏐 Netball: Our U7–U9 netballers take to the courts again, continuing to gain confidence and skill in every match.
🏉 Rugby: Our Grade 3 rugby boys are developing quickly — the energy, running rugby, and smiles say it all!
🏑 Hockey: Our budding hockey stars will enjoy more fixtures as they learn the game, building great friendships and memories along the way.
Next big moment on our calendar: the North vs South Derby at Golden Grove on Saturday, 20 September.
This will be another highlight of the year, and we’re counting on the Junior Prep to once again come out in their Blue and White, cheering on Parklands College with all the passion we saw this past weekend!
Sport at Parklands is alive and thriving — and the best is yet to come!
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
Friday Night Lights: Mini Hockey
29 August: We have our very own Friday Night Lights Mini Hockey evening at our Secondary Faculty starting at 18h00.
We will have Coffee and Snacks available to purchase. Please join the fun!
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Junior Prep Week that was
Junior Prep Week that was
Our Junior Prep learners had another exciting week on the sports fields, showing off their energy, teamwork, and determination.
Rugby vs Milnerton Primary
Rugby vs Milnerton Primary
U9 won 5–4 – POTM: Enzo on his debut!
A thrilling match that kept supporters on the edge of their seats! The boys showed fantastic grit and discipline, with some brilliant running rugby and solid defense on display. A big well done to Enzo for earning Player of the Match, and to the entire team for their commitment.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
With Derby Day behind us, our Junior Prep teams continue to build momentum. We look forward to more fixtures and opportunities for our young stars to shine on the field.
Our talented U9 Rugby boys went head-to-head with Milnerton on Wednesday, 20 August and came out on top with a nail-biting 5–4 win. What an incredible effort from our young Rugby Stars – well done, boys! - Mrs. A Martch.
Busi participated in ACRO Dance sport last term and came 1st at both District & Province. She then went to GP for the nationals and came 6th in her age category during the past holidays.
For their safety, learners are required to wear a gum guard and shin pads for hockey, and a gum guard for rugby. They may NOT PARTICIPATE in practices or games without this.
Sport Quick Links
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
Winter Quarter
Friday 22 August:
Grade 1 PBL: Occupations
Cape Town Eisteddfod in Senior Preparatory Hall
Tuesday 26 August
Happy Birthday Khanya Mbikwana
Monday 1 September:
First Day of Spring
Wednesday 3 September:
Happy Birthday Sharon Louw
Tuesday 9 September
JP Prestige Music Concert
Friday 12 September:
Funky Socks Day
Saturday 13 September:
Roald Dahl Day
Open Day
Monday 15 September:
International Dot Day
Tuesday 16 September:
Happy Birthday Sam Naidoo
Thursday 18 September:
Reports Released
Report Feedback Meetings
Friday 19 September:
Happy Birthday Amy Dean
Grade 1P and 1A Cake Sale
Saturday 20 September:
Happy Birthday Efraim Cupido
Tuesday 23 September:
Last day of the quarter
Wednesday 24 September:
Public Holiday-Heritage Day
Wednesday 1 October:
Happy Birthday Cindy Mey
Thursday 2 October:
Rosh Hashanah
Saturday 4 October:
Happy Birthday Cara de Aguiar
Sunday 5 October:
World Teachers' Day
Happy Birthday Tammy Labuschagne
Tuesday 7 October:
Happy Birthday Roché Buckle
Thursday 9 October:
Happy Birthday Licia Hammond
Spring Quarter
Tuesday 14 October: Learners Return
Wednesday 15 October: Grade 1's sing at our Matric Valedictory: Consent: Gr 1's singing at Valedictory
Friday 17 October: Grade 1R & 1K Cake sale
Saturday 18 October:
Happy Birthday Siobhan Duke
Monday, 20 October: Diwali
Monday 27 October: Happy Birthday Nadine Marais-Swart
Friday 31 October:
Grade 3 Outing to Babylonstoren
Thursday 27 November: JP Growing Minds Celebration
Friday 28 November: Grade 1 Giraffe House Outing
Tuesday 2 December: Candice Holder’s Birthday
Friday 5 December: Last day of the quarter
Sunday 14 December: Happy Birthday Mrs Oxley-Simpson and Mrs Thyssen
Wednesday 24 December: Happy Birthday Mrs Manickum
Dates for 2025
Summer Quarter: 20 January - 28 March
Autumn Quarter: 08 April - 25 June
*Mid-term break: 29 April - 2 May
Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 September
Spring Quarter: 14 October - 05 December
2026 dates (subject to change)
2026 dates (subject to change)
Summer Quarter: 19 Jan - 26 March
Autumn Quarter: 8 April - 25 June
Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 September
Spring Quarter: 14 October - 4 December
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
PARENT & LEARNER DIRECTORY
PARENT & LEARNER DIRECTORY
Please read through the Parent and Learner Directory, which includes important information about Parklands College and the Junior Preparatory learners.
Information Directory
Information Directory
2025 Junior Preparatory P&L Information Directory.docx.pdf How to update the Edana app
with emergency contact details:
How to update the Edana app
with emergency contact details:
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...
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 19 September: Grade 1P & 1A Cake Sale
Friday 17 October: Grade 1R & 1K Cake Sale (Please note this change)
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
Tomorrow is Derby Day at the Secondary Faculty, and we’ll be cheering our learners on as they compete against Somerset College. Everyone is welcome to join the day’s events and show support for our Senior Prep and Secondary Faculty teams.
Next Friday, many of our young musicians will take to the stage for the CT Eisteddfod. Some of our Netballers are also participating in the Table View Primary Mini Netball Festival. We wish them all the very best!
May all our Parklands Families have a lovely weekend ahead.
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