IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

We can't wait to spoil you on Special Person's Day. After the performances in the Senior Preparatory Hall which will start at 9:30, there will be tea and coffee on the verandah and then our VIPs are invited to visit the classrooms for a pop-in and little treat.

DATES FOR 2024

Winter Quarter: 10 July – 13 September
Spring Quarter: 02 October – 04 December

PROVISIONAL DATES FOR 2025

Please note that there has been a slight change to the 2025 dates indicated in blue below:

Summer Quarter: 20 January - 28 March

Autumn Quarter: 08 April - 25 June

*Mid-term break: 29 April - 2 May

Winter Quarter: 23 July - 02 October

Spring Quarter: 14 October - 05 December

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 SALE

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.

GRADE 1

The Grade Ones have been enjoying playing board games that helped them revise the phonics sound "ch" as well as basic plus and minus sums. 

GRADE 3 VIDEO FROM THEIR OUTING LAST WEEK

SPORT AND CO-CURRICULARS

We are going green and gold as we show our support for the Springboks on Friday, 30 August as they take on the All Blacks on Saturday. We look forward to all our Bok supporters arriving for 'Bok Friday', dressed in Springbok clothes/colours. 

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!)

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 3s, 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

DERBY DAY RUGBY

Our U8 rugby boys played very well at Derby Day against Somerset West. For some players it was their very first match ever and we are very proud of them. We lost the first game 4-7 and the second game 0-12 but we are very pleased that the boys experienced the excitement of the day and were able to be part of the Derby Day fun. Well done to all the U8 boys for playing their hearts out!

Our U9 support crew braved the bitter cold and cheered on the sidelines against a tough Somerset College rugby match during Derby Day. Well done to all our U9 rugby boys who left their hearts on the field and pushed back at every opportunity. Somerset won 7-4. Special mention to Milani, Xander and Miyolo who stepped in to play with the U9's - well done!

DERBY DAY NETBALL

Despite the cold and wet conditions, the U8 netball girls worked incredibly hard on the court and really gave their best effort!  We drew the first game 0-0 and lost the second game 5-0. Well done girls, we are most proud of your determination and are very pleased that you could be part of the fun of Derby Day!

The U9 netball girls played extremely well and fought hard until the end. The score in our first game was 7-4  to Somerset College and in our second game 12-0 to Somerset College. Well played girls, you did Parklands College proud and the improvement in your skills throughout the season is very evident with each game! #OurBloodRunsBlue!

SCHEDULE FOR THE QUARTER

Please click on the link below 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

NORTH AND SOUTH FESTIVAL : 7 SEPTEMBER

Team Managers have sent notifications to parents if their child/children are playing a match at the North VS South Festival.

GRAND OPENING OF THE ASTRO AT THE SECONDARY FACULTY

Experience the excitement and join us at this special opening. 

NOTES

Please note that there will be no sport for the Grade 1s and 2s 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 Generations on Monday. It was a very tough game and Generations won 2-1.  Well done to the team for their hard work and commitment and also to our coaches and team managers for their passion. Juniour was Player of the Match. Our soccer boys have had an amazing season and have shown improvement in every game. Well done!

RUGBY

Our U9 rugby boys played Rallim on Wednesday. They played brilliantly and won 12-0. Well done to our boys for their team work and commitment. Quincy was named Player of the Match. We are very proud of the boys and would like to thank our coaches and team manager for their wonderful effort and hard work with the team!

NETBALL

Our U9 netball girls played Generations on Wednesday. The girls really played well and won 8-0. Well done to all our girls for their teamwork and to Ave who was Player of the Match. Our netball coach and team manager are amazing and we thank them for their passion and commitment. 

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. The items that we already have 100 of have been removed from the graph. The items we still need are mini chocolates, wash cloths, wet wipes and body lotion.

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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CONCLUDING COMMENTS