Grade 1R presented the message about kindness in assembly on Monday. We are very proud of them and especially those who were brave enough to read in front of the whole school. Wow!

Important Dates

Communication

The weekly memo which is sent out on a Friday, is our main form of communication and includes important information regarding the College. Please note that the blog format has changed this quarter and we hope that information will be more accessible and easy to find. 

The following tabs are available and this page, which is the main page, will include the most current information:

1. Curriculum and Learning

2. Clothing and Uniform

3. Staffing (All staff and their contact details)

4. General (school times, aftercare, drop-off, security, lunch/snacks, Houses, P&L Directory, transport, medication, devices)

Cake sales

Our next cake sale is on Friday 30 August and is hosted by Grade 1K and 1R. 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 money in advance to be kept safely locked away or send in R6 on cake sale days. If you are able to assist at your class cake sale from 09h40, please notify your child’s class teacher.

Teaching and Learning

Academic Reports 

Learners continue to complete both formal and informal assessments throughout the quarter on a regular basis to improve their knowledge, understanding or skills. They will receive a report at the end of this quarter, which reflects codes and a comment from the class teacher. 

In the next few weeks, the teachers will share their calendar with you to book a report feedback meeting. Feedback meetings will take place between 9-12 September.

This quarter in Robotics our youngest learners in Grade 1 and 2 explored the basics of coding with Scratch Jr, creating interactive stories and games that introduced them to sequencing, loops and events. Grade 3 learners took their learning to new heights with LEGO WeDo, building robotic arms, garbage trucks with tilting mechanisms, and fishes with flapping tails, allowing them to understand basic engineering principles and the mechanics of movement.

Across the Preparatory Faculty we continue to explore different ways to make learning more exciting and meaningful.  Project-based learning remains a priority in the Preparatory and teachers in all grades are focussed on setting projects that challenge learners to think critically about a topic or problem, encouraging them to share their knowledge or provide solutions to the problem. 

Our littlest learners have been exploring different types of occupations but more specifically, how different occupations rely on each other. During their outing to Rosen Castle, they were able to role play occupations working together. 

The Grade 1s recently delivered fantastic oral presentations about their chosen career. they shared what they want to be when they grow up and highlighted the tools used in those professions. YouTubers, doctors and dancers remain popular occupations for the future of our Grade Ones. Their enthusiasm and creativity made for an inspiring showcase of their learning journey.  Just look at this go-kart racing driver, fashion designer and paleontologist, aren't they fabulous!

It’s been wild and wet in our Grade Two classrooms as our learners became designers and engineers! They designed water catchers, collected items to build it and invited a parent into the classroom, to be an assistant and help build their designs. The parents had the hardest time not taking over! The water catchers were put to the test in a recent winter downpour. 

We’ve had to bring our Grade Threes back down to Earth as they have been exploring Space! They had an interactive hands-on lesson on the sun's rotation from Mr. Duffield from our Secondary Campus and designed launch badges, each with its own special message.  

They also collaborated in groups to design their own planets...

I so enjoyed listening to the Grade Threes singing in isiXhosa, and just had to share this beautiful singing.

Sport and Co-currricular

Quarter 3 Sports Switch Monday 2 September

All Quarter 3 matches will be finished by the end of August. (except Netball and Rugby for The North and South Festival)

Exciting news!

Starting Monday 2 September 2024, we'll be transitioning to our pre-season Summer sports for Quarter 4. This change will give learners a head start in preparing for the new season as we wind down our Winter sports.

For Grade 1 and 2 Mini-Cricket will take over from Rugby and boys Hockey, and Softball will replace Netball and girls Hockey. A reminder that these sport practices take place during the school day from 13:00-14:00. 

For Grade 3's, Friday Sport hour from 13:30-14:30 will remain unchanged. Netball, Rugby and Hockey will continue at this time.

After school sport from Monday to Thursday will change due to our pre-season programme.

There will be no hockey, soccer, rugby and netball practices but there will be Cricket Practices on a Monday and a Tuesday from 14:30-15:30 and Softball practices will be on a Tuesday and a Wednesday from 14:30-15:30.

Please note that these practice days and times are for this quarter only during our pre-season training. Please complete the quarter 4 co-curricular sign up form and refer to the timetable below for practice and match times for quarter 4.

All paid for Co-curriculars will continue as normal. 

After school sport will end on 9 September 2024. Grade 1 and 2 sports hour will continue until the end of the quarter.

Please click on the link to sign up for Co-curriculars for next quarter: 

Quarter 4 Sign Up Form

Schedule for the Quarter Ahead 

Please click on the link to see what matches are coming up. Please note that matches may change and Team Managers will communicate details with the parents of the children involved.

Quarter 3 Match Schedule U9-U13

The North and South Sports Festival has been moved to Saturday 7 September 2024.

Please note that there will be no sport for the Grade 1's and 2's on Thursday 29 August due to Takeover Day. They will remain in their classes  for lessons until 14:00.

Soccer

Our U9 boys played soccer against Kings School on Monday and won 6-0. Well done to the team and especially Munashe who was the Player of the Match. This team has grown from strength to strength and so far this season, has only lost one game. Keep up the great work, boys!

Rugby

Our U9 rugby boys played Blouberg Ridge on Wednesday and despite a great effort and a close final score, we lost 4-3. Well done to Mntungwa who was Player of the Match. We are proud of how well they are playing as a team. Keep up the great effort, boys!

Netball

Our U9 netball girls played Elkanah on Wednesday. Both teams played at the same time and demonstrated amazing sportsmanship, putting into practice everything they have been learning. The coaches said that their defence and shooting were brilliant. The one team drew 3-3  and Amarachi was Player of the Match. The other team won 11-0 and Tiana was Player of the Match.  Well done on these absolutely amazing results, girls!

Hockey

The U9 girls played a hockey match yesterday against Curro Century City and won 5-0. The girls played a feisty game, attacking at every opportunity they got.  They also played as a team and communicated well. Skyleigh is the Player of the Match. Well done on this fantastic result!

The U9 boys played a match against Rallim on Thursday last week. The boys played an exceptionally exciting game with enthusiasm and determination. They played their hearts out to the bitter end and won 9-7. Well done, this certainly was a game to be proud of.  The Players of the Match were Zach and Maxwell. 

The U9 girls also played Rallim last week and fought hard. The rain, wind and cold weather didn’t stop them and we couldn’t be prouder of our girls. They came back fighting and the final score was 3-2 to Rallim. Lauren Lee was Player of the Match. Well done girls!

External Achievements

Please find a link to the notification letter informing the College of a learner's external achievements at Area/Regional/Provincial level.

External Achievements

Outreach

Thank you for all the donations for Ria Abel so far. Look at the fabulous totals we have reached thanks to the amazing support from our Parklands College Families. Thank you so much!

Thank you once again for supporting Funky Sock Day last Friday. The money collected has been donated to The Home of Hope.

Library News

Parent Business Directory

Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary parents who are in business are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/

LISTINGS ARE FREE and include contact information as well as the opportunity to include a business logo or advert.  Listings are available 24/7 on the College website and will be updated each quarter.

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.

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