Dear Parents,

This week we celebrated World Read Aloud Day in a special way. We were delighted to have so many parents join us in the school gardens to read aloud to the learners. It was heartwarming to see the joy on their faces as they listened to captivating stories. 

Please take note of upcoming events:

• Friendship Day - 14 February
  We are excited to celebrate Friendship Day next week! Learners are encouraged to wear red, white, and pink as we recognise the importance of kindness, inclusivity, and friendship in our school community.

• Cake sale - 14 February
  Our Grade 3P & 3A learners are also preparing for their upcoming cake sale, which is sure to be a delicious and exciting event. Thank you in advance for your contributions and support!

• Author Visit - 14 February
  We are thrilled to announce another visit from renowned author and adventurer Riaan Manser. This promises to be an inspiring and engaging experience for our learners, as they hear firsthand about his incredible journeys and stories.

• Open Day - 15 February | 10:00 - 13:00
  We are looking forward to our upcoming School Open Day and hope to see many of you there! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore our school, meet our dedicated staff, and see our learners in action. We encourage you to invite friends and family who may be interested in learning more about our school. 

• Parking: A reminder that the Pre-Primary Drive-though is reserved for Christopher Robin Pre-Primary learners ONLY. Please make use of the parking in Wood Drive for all learners who are in Grade 1-3. Parents entering our campus are required to have a 2025 car identification sticker which can be collected from class teachers.

Contact:

Staff email addresses: Staffing
General Preparatory email address: prep@parklands.co.za
IT queries: Christian Oertel, Network Manager - choertel@parklands.co.za

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

The Junior Preparatory gathered outside before break to surprise Annastacia for her birthday. We celebrated her with a song and learners presented beautiful handmade cards to wish her for her birthday.  We are incredibly grateful to Annastacia ('second mother' to our learners and Head Housekeeper) and her team, for all they do for us and especially our learners.

Classroom Features

Grade 2A, Miss Labuschagne’s class, enjoyed writing all about themselves.

LIBRARY NEWS

My First African Adventure was chosen as the book of the year for 2024. These books impart information in a fun and interactive way, as every chapter has a QR code that opens pictures and videos to explore.  We highly recommend these books for parents and children to share.

A Great Start to the Season!

Sport at Parklands College Prep is in full swing, and the energy on the courts, fields, and in the pool has been nothing short of inspiring. Our learners have embraced the new season with enthusiasm, showing incredible commitment and growth in their respective disciplines. Sports practice has brought an exciting atmosphere as all learners engaged in Softball, Cricket, Tennis and Swimming strengthening skills, teamwork, and passion for their sport. 

Yours in sport,
Jared Margetts
Head of Preparatory Sports

The Week That Was: A Celebration of Sport & Growth

This past week at Parklands College was filled with personal growth, team spirit, and outstanding performances across all sporting codes.

PE Swimming Making Waves
Our PE swimming programme has been in full swing, with learners showing incredible progress and personal growth in the pool. Whether refining technique, building confidence, or simply taking that first step into the water, it has been inspiring to witness every learner’s journey. Check out the pictures from the PE swimming session.

Sports in Action
This week saw all learners actively engaged in Softball, Cricket, Tennis and Swimming, embracing the opportunity to refine their skills while enjoying the camaraderie that sport brings. Our softballers were disappointed when their fixture was cancelled, but our cricketers played on Thursday, narrowly losing to Generation by 5 runs. The player of the match goes to Just Hoekert for displaying phenomenal striking with the bat. 

Looking Ahead:

We’re gearing up for another action-packed week of sport with Mini Cricket, T-Ball, Tennis, and swimming. Our learners are ready to hit the courts, fields, and pool once again, bringing their energy and enthusiasm to every match and practice.

A special highlight this week is our Open Day on Saturday, 15 February. We’re inviting the U9 Cricket families to experience the spirit of Parklands sport with a U9 Cricket session with Coach Liam and Coach Jared. This session will run from 10h00 - 11h00 - don’t miss out! 

Sign up using the form below:

Looking ahead, 22 February marks our first Mini Cricket Festival of the year, hosted at Van Riebeeckstrand Primary. Keep an eye out for match day notifications and get ready to cheer on our young cricketers as they take to the field!

Here’s to another week of growth, teamwork, and sporting success. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🎉🏏🎾🏊‍♂️

On That Note:
We need your consent for sports travel to away fixtures/practices. Please click the link below and select "Agree."

Consent to travel for Sport 

Sport Quick Links

Cake sales

Classes will all have an opportunity to host a cake sale and there is much excitement as the children eagerly look forward to this treat.  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 the year's money in advance to be kept safely locked away (i.e. 6  cake sales x R10=R60.00) or send in R10 on cake sale days.

If you are able to assist at your class cake sale from 09h40, please notify your child’s class teacher.

QUICK LINKS

Ed-Admin Multi Portal Installation

To install the App please follow the below instructions:

1.) Download the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App by using the relevant link below:

●  Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ed-admin-multi-portal/id646910856
OR

●  Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edana.edadmin&hl=en&gl= US

2.) Enter 230034 (Parklands College Code) and your email address to log in. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:
 

3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:

Please ensure that you keep this App updated otherwise you will be logged out and will have to repeat the above process to regain access.

CONCLUDING COMMENTS

We would like to wish Mrs. Martch a very happy birthday on Wednesday the 12th of February! We hope she has a wonderful day filled with joy and celebration.

Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to another wonderful week ahead!