Dear Parents

The Grade Ones had such fun listening to the author, Kayla Diamond, on Thursday. 

Our authors are the special people who make the magic happen, and we are always delighted to welcome Kayla Diamond back to our school. As an experienced teacher, she just captures the attention of our little readers and not only makes her stories come to life, but shows the children how the lessons apply to their own lives. This time we listened to her share her first book, Glow, and were reminded of the importance of discovering our own special qualities, rather than comparing ourselves to others. Children also received some valuable tips on how to grow their own stories.  Grade 1 learners will have brought a pamphlet home with information on how to acquire these special books for your home library. 

We also had a suprise treat this week when the very special characters from the Wizard of Oz visited us..  

Thank you

Important Dates

Dates for 2024

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

Provisional dates for 2025

Summer Quarter: 20 January - 28 March

Autumn Quarter: 08 April- 25 June

*Mid-term break: 29 April - 2 May

Winter Quarter: 23 July - 01 Oct

Spring Quarter: 13 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)

The Wizard of Oz 

What a wonderful performance! Please don't miss out - book tickets for friends and family and bring everyone to enjoy this wonderful production. The last performance is on Saturday night.

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.

Sport

Survey

What does sport instill in our children? 

North and South Sports Day

There is inclement weather predicted for tomorrow and for everyone's health and safety, a decision has been made to postpone the event. 

Soccer

Parklands College played against CBC on Monday and won 5-0.  Jean-Louis is our player of the match.  Congratulations to all our boys for playing so well and for your sportsmanship. 

Rugby

Well done to all the rugby boys who gave it their all and played with passion and determination in the rain on Thursday.  Blouberg Ridge won with a score of 7-4. The Player of the Match was Juniour Kwashira. Thank you for your your energy and commitment, boys! 

Sporting activities selected in Quarter Two carry over to Quarter Three to complete the Winter Season. Please get in touch with the Sports Department should you wish to sign your children up for Quarter 3 sport or make a change.  The only amendment to the Timetable is the collection time of the girls and boys for hockey on a Monday. This has been changed from 15:45 to 16:00. 

Football / Boys’ Hockey / Rugby: Liam Maharage

Netball / Girls’ Hockey: Nadine Marais-Swart

Head Of Department: Jared Margetts

New learner sign-up form 

Schedule for the Quarter Ahead 

(This may change and Team Managers will communicate details with the parents of the children involved)

29 JULY - 02 AUGUST

Monday 29 July: Soccer U9 vs Reddam (home)

Wednesday 31July: Netball U9 vs Edgemead (home) 

Thursday 1 August: Girls Hockey U9 vs Seamount (home)

Saturday 3 August: U9 Hockey Festival at  Blouberg Ridge 

5 - 8 AUGUST

Monday 5 August: Soccer U9 vs Seamount (Away)

Tuesday 6 August: Girls Hockey U9 vs Rallim (Away) 

Tuesday 6 August: Boys Hockey U9 vs Rallim (Home)

Wednesday 7 August: Netball U9 vs Curro CC (Home)

Wednesday 7 August: Rugby U9 vs Milnerton (Home)

12 - 16 AUGUST

Monday 12 August: Soccer U9 vs Kings School (Home)

Wednesday 14 August: Netball U9 vs Elkanah (Away)

Wednesday 14 August: Rugby U9 vs Blouberg Ridge (Away)

Thursday 15 August: Girls Hockey U9 vs Curro CC (Away)

17 August Derby Day vs Somerset West (at Somerset West)

U8 and U9 Netball

U8 and U9 Rugby  

19 - 23 AUGUST

Monday 19 August: Soccer U9 vs Generations (Home)

Monday 19 August: Netball U9 vs Reddam

Wednesday 21 August: Netball U9 vs Generations (Home)

Wednesday 21 August: Rugby U9 vs Rallim (Away)

Friday 23 August: Netball - U8 & U9 mini festival at Table View Primary 

26 - 30 AUGUST

Monday 26 August: Soccer U9 vs Woodbridge (Home)

Wednesday 28 August Netball U9 vs Rallim (Away)

2 - 6 SEPTEMBER 

Friday 6 September: Rugby Camps Bay 7’s Tournament

Quarter 3 Match Schedule U9-U13

GENERAL SPORTS INFORMATION

In addition to the sport selected, the Grade 3s will join the Grade 4s on a Friday and attend a compulsory sport training session that forms part of their school day. This will take place on the Junior Preparatory campus and will end at 14:30 in time for collection.

Grade 1 and Grade 2 learners may wear their sports kit to school on their two Grade sport days as well as their PE Day. Grade 3 learners may wear their sports kit to school on their PE day as well as on a Friday for the new sport training session. Grade 3 learners are to bring their sports kit to school in the navy drawstring bag, for their sport days. The learners will change at school before their chosen sport.

Sport Days

Grade 1: Tuesday and Thursday
Grade 2: Monday and Wednesday
Grade 3: Friday

Unless otherwise communicated, the Grade 3 learners who have signed up for hockey will play on the Astroturf at Sandown every Friday during sports hour (13:30 - 14:30) and every Monday (14:30 - 16:00) during practice time. They will be transported to and from the Secondary Faculty back to the Junior Preparatory Faculty.  Gum guards and shin pads must be worn.

We would like to assure parents that winter sports will continue each day as scheduled, especially if there is only light drizzle.  In the event of extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rain, indoor sports will be arranged instead. Our coaches will engage the learners with field/court placements and strategies to ensure that their development and enjoyment of the sport continues uninterrupted.

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

Culture

Enrolments for Music, Drama and Dance also carry over to Quarter Three.  Please contact Mrs Sparkly Buckle at rbuckle@parklands.co.za for any Culture queries or changes.

Design Society

The JP Design Society learners designed covers for their very own visual journal. Their cover paintings were inspired by the flora and fauna of the Cape Floristic Region. They excitedly received the finished product this week and are eager to draw and write inside their personalised journals.

Outreach 

Thank you for all the donations of tins of food. Indi from Elundini Educare, collected them this morning and was delighted with the contribution.

Ria Abel Collection

Please send black Woolworths bags to school for us to pack the care packages into. 

Wear your funky socks on Thursday 8 August and donate R10 to the Home of Hope.  For those who choose to wear funky socks, a sticker will be given to the learners and R10 will be billed to your account.

Library News

Birthday Books

Birthdays are the best and we love celebrating with you!  Happy birthday and thank you to Luhle, Cian and Amarachi for sharing wonderful books with us all. You can never go wrong with Julia Donaldson and The Gruffalo’s Child is a firm favourite. The Investigators is a new graphic novel series and this one is titled Heist and Seek, an irresistible adventure. With Roald Dahl Day happening this quarter, James and the Giant Peach is also a great choice. We will treasure these gifts!

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.

This week's feature business is...

Concluding Comments

We wish Mrs Justine De Wet and Coach Marc Viljoen a very happy birthday for Saturday. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Chantel Lamb

Junior Preparatory Principal

clamb@parklands.co.za

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