Dear Parents

We had a wonderful cake sale today and would like to thank our fabulous Grade 1K and 1R parents for the delicious treats sent in and for hosting the cake sale, which they managed to turn into the most wonderful spring celebration with flowers and treats galore.  What a fabulous Friday Treat.

This year we have collected R5500 from cake sales and have chosen to donate the money to Friends Day Centre.

This week our Grade Twos presented a wonderful message in assembly about water and the importance of saving it. They also gave us all some great tips on how we can use water sparingly.  They were very confident and spoke beautifully in front of the whole school. Thank you for the wonderful message, Grade Twos! 

We would like to thank our Sports, Robotics and Culture Departments who once again hosted a Takeover Day for our Grade 1-6 learners to enjoy. Our Grade 1s and 6s partnered up to delve into Technology in the Makerspace. Our Grade 2s and 5s got physical on the sports field and the Grade 3s and 5s enjoyed being movie makers and creating movies using green screening. The same learners have been partnered together with their “buddy” for the whole year and it has been wonderful to see the friendships blossom. Our Grade 1s certainly looked up to and forward to their time with the Grade 6s, they have been wonderful role models.

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 VIP's 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)

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.

The teachers have shared their calendar with you to book a report feedback meeting. Feedback meetings will take place between 9-12 September.

GRADE 1 

The Grade Ones had great fun in Maths sorting smarties into colours, adding different colours together and doubling. They also had fun designing their own smartie boxes. 

GRADE 2

The Grade Twos had great and delicious fun making sandwiches while at the same time learning about fractions.

The National Sea Rescue institute (NSRI) came to visit the Grade Twos today and discussed the very important topic of Water Safety. 

GRADE 3

The Grade Threes have completely immersed themselves and are enjoying learning all about space. These are a few of the planets they designed in groups. Aren't they fabulous!

SPORT AND CO-CURRICULARS

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 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

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

NORTH AND SOUTH DERBY DAY : 7 SEPTEMBER

Team Managers have sent notifications to Parents if their child/children are playing a match on the North and South Derby Day.

HOCKEY

The U9 girls went played their last match of the season against Reddam and ended on a very positive note. We won 4-0 and Tiana was player of the match. Well done Girls!

The U9 boys played against Reddam yesterday. It was a tough game but heir skills continue to improve. The score was 8-3 to Reddam. Well done to the boys and to Keyaan who was the Player of the Match. 

NETBALL

Our U8 and U9 netball girls played in the Table View Festival on Friday last week and had a wonderful time. The teams were very strong but it was an opportunity to have some game time and develop our skills. Thank you to the Parents for your support and for your positive feedback and encouragement. 

The rain stayed away and our U9s played against Rallim on Wednesday this week. We won one game 2- 0 and Milka was Player of the Match. We drew the second game 3-3 and the Player of the Match was Briteny. Well done girls, we have watched your skills improve beautifully throughout the season and are very proud of you!

GRAND OPENING OF THE ASTRO AT THE SECONDARY FACULTY

Experience the excitement and join us at this special opening. 

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

Congratulations to Miley who received Advanced Student Honour Roll Kumon certificates in English and Maths. Well done Miley, we are very proud of you. 

We had great fun dressing up for Bok Friday. We wish the Springboks all the best for their game tomorrow. Gooooooo Bokke!

CULTURE

We enjoyed beautiful piano performances form Liyana, Luka and Mika in assembly this week. Well done to these brave learners who entertained us with confidence and poise!

We are super proud of the Grade Ones, Twos and Threes who received certificates for the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod. Congratulations on your amazing work. We are very proud of you!

We would like to thank our Culture Department for their hard work and congratulate them on these wonderful acheivements.

LOST PROPERTY

OUTREACH

Thank you to our AMAZING PARKLANDS COLLEGE FAMILIES for all the donations for Ria Abel. We are delighted that due to your fabulous support and generosity, we have reached our target and we will begin packing the care packages next week, to be delivered to Ria Abel. 

LIBRARY NEWS

SANDI AND THE SALTY SEA DOGS

What a memorable experience our Grade 1 - 4 learners had this week when they met a charming border collie who now also is a book character! Sandi and two of her pups live an adventurous life exploring the False Bay ocean with their owners, Monique and Chris Fallows, who have been involved in eco-tourism and research for the past twenty five years.  The new book documenting the dogs’ interaction with sea animals in this region, also includes fascinating information on the ecosystem and explains it in a way that children can understand. We saw amazing videos that are actually included in the book through QR codes and can be accessed through scanning with their iPads.

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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