Junior Preparatory Weekly Memo

6 September 2024

Dear Parents

We would like to thank all our families for supporting the SPCA. The learners looked fabulous dressed up as animals and we know that the SPCA will be very grateful for the donations collected for this special day. 

IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

Winter and Spring Quarter Dates

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:

TEACHING AND LEARNING

ACADEMIC REPORTS 

 

Reports will be sent on Monday,  9 September. The teachers have shared their calendar with you to book report feedback meetings . Feedback meetings will take place between 9-12 September.

Grade 1

The Grade Ones had great fun using Smarties to solve some tricky Maths problems.

Grade 2

The Grade Twos learnt about Water Safety and created posters afterwards to share what they had learnt.

Next week is Readathon Week, so this week the Grade Twos learnt about writing a book summary.  They wrote about their favourite story.

Enjoying ice cream at school

Box Construction

SPORT AND CO-CURRICULARS


Dear Junior Preparatory Parents,


A heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement throughout the wet and cold Quarter 3. Your dedication on the sidelines, despite the weather, has been truly appreciated.


As we move into Quarter 4, it's time to get the sunblock out and hope for some sunshine! Cricket, Tennis, Softball, and Swimming, are upon us, and we’re excited to see you all cheering and supporting from the sidelines once again.


Before we bid farewell to this quarter, we look forward to seeing you all this coming Saturday for our very first North vs South Sports Day. Let’s come together to cheer on our Netball, Football and Rugby, players throughout the day! Thank you once again for your amazing support.


Yours in sport,  

Jared Margetts.

Head of Sport


NORTH VS SOUTH DERBY DAY 

NB INFORMATION

Time: 08h00 - 12h00
 Venue: Junior Preparatory & Senior Preparatory

Food & Beverage: Learners will receive a Hotdog Voucher and Juice.   

Supporters: Complimentary Tea and Coffee will be provided. NB: Please pack in extra food for the day as there are no other Food and Beverage options available.

GRADE 1 

GRADE 2

All paid for Co-curriculars will continue as normal. 

After school sport has ended. Grade 1 and 2 sports hour will continue this week.

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

Quarter 4 Sign Up Form


Quarter 4 Cocurricular Time Table.pdf

Swimming Trials for Grade 3's

Friday, 4 October during sports hour (13:30-14:30)


Prerequisite:

Your child must be able to swim 25m of a recognized stroke unassisted to attend Trials.

No concessions will be made if your child is not at Trials.

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

LAURA WOLVAARDT (PAST LEARNER) 

We are so very proud of Laura, who walked away with FIVE awards at last night's Cricket South Africa Awards - Female Cricketer of the Year; International T20 Player of the Year;  ODI Cricketer of the Year; Player’s Player of the Year and Fans’ Player of the Year.

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 Charlie Rose on Achieving her Orange Belt in Karate. We are very proud of you Charlie Rose!

CULTURE

The Junior Preparatory Drama Society performed beautifully on Wednesday. Well done, we are very proud of you all!

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LOST PROPERTY

OUTREACH

LIBRARY NEWS





READATHON WEEK

 

This time of the year we always pay tribute to one of the greatest children’s authors of all times, and celebrate Roald Dahl Day during the week of Roald Dahl’s birthday on 13 September. His iconic characters live on in many languages and cultures all over the world, and the more than 500 words that he has created have enriched the English language immeasurable.

 

Publishers are keeping this legacy alive with new publications every year, and this year there is a beautiful set of the books in their original covers, in case you are collecting for your home library. You can also look out for a new book titled The Twits Next Door, in which the revolting Mr and Mrs Twit get new neighbours, the Lovelies. Will they get on with each other and be good neighbours? Not a chance! The Twits hate the Lovelies and will do anything to get rid of their horribly nice neighbours. But what will happen when the lovely new neighbours start to fight back? Loads of fun guaranteed!


BIRTHDAY BOOKS

 

Ntokoza, Sadey, Milani, Jakeem and Oluwatobi contributed to our libraries this week with a marvellous selection of Birthday Books. Thank you to Sadey for the beautiful version of Cinderella, and to Ntokozo for some good advice from Little Bear who learns how to be happy. Milani is adding the ever-popular No Brainer to our Wimpy Kid collection, and Jakeem thoughtfully brought something for all ages with The Jellyfish Jiggle for the younger children, as well as an inspiring space adventure of Astrid who is determined to be an astronaut although she is wearing a hearing aid. Thank you also to Oluwatobi for a breathtaking fantasy adventure titled Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdom.

BOOK CLUB CREATIVITY

 

This week the Book Club celebrated the arrival of the latest instalment of the Worst Week Ever series and started creating their own version of the Friday cover in SketchesPro.  This one is still in process, but how wonderful is this artwork?

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

Please note that all sport after school is now concluded. All paid for Co-curriculars will continue as normal. Grade 1 and 2 sports hour will continue this week.

Please remember to sign your child up for Co-curriculars for next quarter: Quarter 4 Sign-Up Form.

We are looking forward to our North and South Festival tomorrow and hope all our families will join in the fun. We wish our teams all the best and would like to thank Coach Jared, Coach Nadine and Coach Liam for their hard work in organising this very special festival. 

We can't wait to spoil you on Special Person's Day on Tuesday 10 September. 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.

Friday 13 September is the last day of school. Please make arrangements to collect your child at 13:00 when school closes as there are no aftercare facilities on the last day of school. 

I would like to thank all our Parklands College families for their amazing support over the quarter and wish you a wonderful holiday and a restful break. 

We return to school on Wednesday 2 October in summer uniform.

Chantel Lamb

Junior Preparatory Principal

clamb@parklands.co.za