Senior Preparatory Weekly Memo
7 April 2026
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Dear Parents
We look forward to welcoming all learners back on Wednesday 8 April at 07:45 for the start of the Autumn Quarter. Note that the switch to winter uniform will be on 4th May (after the long weekend).
Please take note of the following dates for the start of Co-Curriculars
PE - From 8 April (Academic Timetable)
Afternoon Sport - From 8 April (see sports programme)
Choir, Marimba & Individual Music - From 8 April
Junior Chefs - 9 April
Orchestra - 9 April
Science Club - 14 April
Drama Society - 14 April
Design Society - 22/23 April (groups communicated via email)
Dance - Email communication has been sent out regarding the extra Eisteddfod rehearsal times and commencement of lessons
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to congratulate Khanya Mbikwana, our isiXhosa SAL teacher, who is expecting a baby in July. We are absolutely delighted for Khanya as she prepares to welcome her baby into her family.
We are very pleased to welcome Mrs Sandisiswe Dlakavu who will take over from Miss Mbikwana next quarter while she is on maternity leave. Mrs Dlakavu will visit for a few days in June and teach alongside Miss Mbikwana, getting to know each learner before she begins her maternity leave.
Please join us in making Mrs Dlakavu feel very welcome.
Welcome to Mrs Dlakavu in June 2026
OUTREACH
OUTREACH
We extend our heartfelt thank you to our entire school community for the incredible generosity shown through your donations to our outreach programme. Your kindness and willingness to give have made a meaningful difference and we are truly grateful for the spirit of compassion that continues to shine so brightly within our school.
A total of 148 Easter Egg boxes was collected over the Junior and Senior Preparatory campuses.
These were distributed to schools and homes of children and the elderly in our area.
Happy Easter.mp4
EDANA MULTI-PORTAL PARENT APP and Notifications
EDANA MULTI-PORTAL PARENT APP and Notifications
Parents are encouraged to download the Ed-admin Multi Portal App. This platform will be used to send important notifications and updates, and it will also provide access to children’s reports when they are released.
Please enable notifications on the app so you can receive important push notifications from the school.
Ed-Admin_Multi_Portal_Installation.pdfGRADE 6 NEWS
GRADE 6 NEWS
Grade 6 Outing: Two Oceans Aquarium
Grade 6 Outing: Two Oceans Aquarium
The Grade 6s are diving into marine science on 10 April 2026 with a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium! This hands-on experience will explore South African marine biodiversity, rocky shoreline ecosystems, and the vital importance of seafood sustainability.
Key Details:
When: 10 April (Arrival by 07:30)
Dress: Full school uniform
Bring: A healthy, easy-to-eat packed lunch
Cost: R235
Please let us know if your child will be attending by completing this Google Form: Grade 6 Two Oceans Aquarium Outing
Grade 6 Maths Puzzle Day
GRADE 4 & 5 WORLD MATHLETICS DAY
GRADE 4 & 5 WORLD MATHLETICS DAY
The Grade 4 and 5 learners were filled with excitement as we celebrated Mathletics World Math Day. We kicked off the day with three engaging rounds of mathematical puzzles, working together in our houses to solve challenging problems. We were incredibly proud of our best purposeful collaborators, the Difference Makers and The Operation Masters, who showed outstanding teamwork. Congratulations to our overall winners – the Grade 4 Tally Tackers for Harvard and the Grade 5 Number Ninjas for Harvard!
CULTURE
CULTURE
Quarter 2 and 3 Co-curricular Sign-up Form
MUSIC:
We invite parents of all current individual music learners, as well as those wishing to commence individual lessons in 2026, to please complete the following enrolment form: 2026 SP Music Form
DANCE:
Please read through the
JP/SP Dance 2026 Enrolment Form information and contact Sylvia Stander sstander@parklands.co.za
if you have any queries.
AUTUMN AWAKENINGS
AUTUMN AWAKENINGS
IMG_1143.MOVA joyous showcase of young talent, the Autumn Awakenings Choir Festival united junior school choirs in the area for a melodious evening of music at the end of quarter one.
IMG_1144.MOVIMG_1145.MOVMUSICAL ASSEMBLY
MUSICAL ASSEMBLY
Our final quarter one assembly was a musical delight, with teachers from the Secondary Faculty (accompanied by Principal Paul on the keys) treating us to lively, toe-tapping songs while showcasing a variety of musical instruments. Amelia and Emily also delivered beautiful piano performances.
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
We have a wonderful tradition at the Preparatory Faculty where learners are encouraged to donate a book to the library on their Birthday.
Should you wish to donate a book please contact Mrs Elise Crouse, our head of libraries on ecrouse@parklands.co.za
WORLD BOOK DAY IS COMING!!!
It would simply not do to celebrate such an important date on just one day a year, and so we usually stretch it out over a few days. This year our programme is neatly packaged over three days, and contains all the elements that bring us joy: a Hooked On Books Show, a fabulous book sale and dressing up as a book character. See our poster and watch this space for more details!
SPORT
SPORT
Quarter 2 and 3 Co-curricular Sign-up Form
Senior Prep Sport Update
Senior Prep Sport Update
What a way to finish the quarter! 🏊♂️🔥
Our Annual Interhouse Gala was an absolute massive success, and without a doubt, one of the standout moments of the quarter!
We were thrilled to see our biggest turnout to date, with incredible participation, house spirit, cheering, and energy from start to finish. The atmosphere around the pool was electric, and it was fantastic to watch our learners step up and give it everything they had.
A huge well done to every single learner who took part. We are incredibly proud of the bravery, courage and determination shown throughout the day. Whether racing for points, cheering on teammates, or simply stepping out of their comfort zone, our learners represented their houses - and themselves - with real pride.
A special mention also goes to our first-ever Softball Festival, which was another exciting milestone for Senior Prep Sport! 🥎
It was fantastic to introduce a brand-new event to the calendar and give our learners another opportunity to participate, compete, and enjoy being part of something special. We look forward to seeing this event continue to grow in the years ahead.
As Quarter 1 comes to a close, we want to thank all our learners, staff and families for their support, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the term.
What a finish. What a quarter. Senior Prep Sport keeps raising the bar!
Senior Prep Sport | Weekly Update
Senior Prep Sport | Weekly Update
Senior Preparatory Sports Uniform: 2026
Senior Preparatory Sports Uniform: 2026
Senior Preparatory 2026 Uniform requirements.pdfANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday Hockey Sports Hour
Please note, all Hockey learners will be transported to the Secondary Faculty for Hockey training on astro at 13h15 - 14h30 starting this Friday 10th April 2026. All learners will be transported back to Parklands College Senior Prep - no learner will be permitted to be picked up at Secondary campus.
External Achievements in Sport
External Achievements in Sport
Please find a link to the form to notify the College of a learner's external achievements at Area/Regional/Provincial level. We request that you upload an image to the form where possible. Any queries to our Head of Sport, Coach Jared - jmargetts@parklands.co.za
Blake was awarded two achievements at Milnerton Cricket Club's end of season awards.
1. Top bowler for u11s, 25/26 season. Most wickets taken.
2. Players Player award voted by his peers for having the most positive impact in the team during the season.
Sport Quick Links
Sport Quick Links
OUTREACH 2026
OUTREACH 2026
GENERAL
GENERAL
Drop off & collection
Drop off & collection
Please ensure that learners arrive on time for the start of the academic day. Parents are welcome to drop their children off between 07:30 and 07:45 and are requested to use the Drop and Go Zone on the SP Campus in Wood Drive.
Parents may pull into the yellow zone for learners to get out and walk into school on their own. Please do not park or leave your car in the Drop and Go Zone.
All learners must be clocked in and ready for the day before this 07:45. Learners who attend early morning activities must clock-in before attending their session in order to avoid being recorded as 'Late Arrival' on the biometric system.
Aftercare
Aftercare
Aftercare is a combined group of Grade 4-6 learners. Parents, please inform the College via email should you wish to make use of our aftercare facility. Learners may wear their Parklands College sports uniform. Learners attending Aftercare will be escorted to the venue. Parents who wish to make use of our aftercare facilities must please inform us via e-mail.
School is LOCKED promptly at 16h45 daily. Please assist us by ensuring that your child is collected on time allowing our dedicated staff to return home to their own families. A late collection fee of R250 per half-hour (or part thereof) will apply for children collected from aftercare after 17h00.
Security & Car Stickers
Security & Car Stickers
For safety reasons no learners are permitted to wait outside the College gates at any time.
Parents entering our campus are required to have a car identification sticker, which can be collected from reception. By displaying the sticker on your car, you will gain easy access to the College premises. Vehicles that do not have a sticker will be scanned. ‘At the Gate’ Access Solution is used by the College and involves drivers' and car license discs being scanned. This information is stored on a secure database off-site for future reference should the need arise. Pedestrians are also required to produce identification.
We request, for the safety of our learners, that parents and visitors who are on our campus during academic time also sign in at reception and receive a visitors badge. The badge must be returned to reception before leaving campus.
Quick Links
Quick Links
UNIFORM
UNIFORM
Uniform Requirements (link)
School and Leisure offers free delivery to school. To take advantage of this when ordering please insert school name and address in the address block and add discount code before check-out.
Junior Preparatory - 91 Raats Drive, Parklands 7441
Senior Preparatory - 50 Wood Drive, Parklands 7441
Secondary Faculty - 1 College Avenue, Sandown 7441
Discount Code : PKLSCHOOL (both upper and lowercase works)
Please ensure that the uniform is the correct size for your child, in particular the blazer
Second hand school uniforms
Please contact Tania Fourie if you would like to buy or sell good-quality second-hand uniforms. She is also the supplier of Froggy School shoes. Contact details: +27 83 631 7683 or tania@sportstudio.co.za
Lost Property
Lost Property
Please help us by checking that all the items that your child brings home actually belong to them. If they come home with someone's elses item (such as an extra shoe, hat, etc) please send it to reception the next day so that we can return labelled items to the owner.
It is important that all items are labelled clearly so that lost items can be returned. Parents are welcome to come in to reception to view lost property items. Items not labelled will be in lost property and donated to the second hand shop at the end of each quarter.
MEDICATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS
MEDICATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS
Should your child have a medical condition/ allergy /require prescribed medication to be administered, please e-mail Meagan Kotze on mkotze@parklands.co.za.
Please ensure that your child’s immunisations are up to date and forward a copy of the updated immunisation record to the secretary once your child has received the vaccine.
Immunisation_schedule.pdfImmunisations2.pdf
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Please bookmark the following calendars and add them to your personal calendar by using the + at the bottom of each calendar. They can also be accessed through the EdAdmin App (more information under the general tab)
PARENT LEARNER DIRECTORY
PARENT LEARNER DIRECTORY
Our Parent Learner Directory contains all the information you will need. You can find this important document under the General Tab
20260112 SENIOR PREP P&L Information Directory.pdfPARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY
College parents are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory for free – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/.
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...
2026 Dates
2026 Dates
Autumn Quarter: 8 April - 24 June
Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 September
Spring Quarter: 14 October - 4 December
Proposed 2027 Parklands College Dates
Summer Quarter: 19 Jan 2027 - 18 March 2027
Autumn Quarter: 7 April 2027 - 23 June 2027
Winter Quarter: 21 July 2027 - 22 Sept 2027
Spring Quarter: 6 Oct 2027 - 3 Dec 2027
Wednesday 08 April:
Autumn Quarter commences
Sports and Co-curricular start
Friday 10 April:
Grade 6 Outing: Two Oceans Aquarium
Sunday 14 April:
Happy Birthday Madame Bailly
Wednesday 15 April:
Happy Birthday Meagan Petersen
Friday 17 April:
Chamber Choir Performance City Hall 18:30
Saturday 18 April:
Happy Birthday Julia Holliday
Tuesday 21 April:
SP Hooked on Books
Thursday 23 April:
U12 Knysna Netball Tour Departs
Friday 24 April:
U12 Knysna Netball Tour
Saturday 25 April:
U12 Knysna Netball Tour
Happy Birthday Liam Maharage
Sunday 26 April:
U12 Knysna Netball Tour Returns
Monday 27 April:
Public Holiday - Freedom Day
Tuesday 28 April:
Normal School Day, including Sport and Co-Curriculars
Wednesday 29 April:
Normal School Day, including Sport and Co-Curriculars
Thursday 30 April:
Normal School Day, including Sport and Co-Curriculars
Friday 1 May:
Public Holiday - Workers Day
Monday 4 May:
Star Wars Day
Friday 8 May:
Happy Birthday Samantha April
Saturday 9 May:
SP Choir Rehearsal for ATKV 9-12
Sunday 10 May:
Mothers Day
Wednesday 13 May:
Happy Birthday Coach Jared
Saturday 16 May:
SP Choir Rehearsal for ATKV 9-12
Wednesday 20 May:
Happy Birthday Serena Domingo
Thursday 21 May:
ATKV APPLOUS CHOIR competition @ Gene Louw Primary
Friday 29 May:
Reach for a Dream Slipper Day (bring shoes for sports hour)
Saturday 30 May:
Open Day
Monday 1 June:
Happy Birthday Chef Kerry
Wednesday 3 June:
Happy Birthday Chantel Lamb
Thursday 4 June:
Happy Birthday Elise Crouse
Friday 12 June:
SP Choir Performance (TBC)
Monday 15 June:
Special School Holiday
Tuesday 16 June:
Public Holiday: Youth Day
Happy birthday Thurloe Ernstzen
Wednesday 17 June:
Grade 5 outing (Planetarium)
Thursday 18 June:
SP Music Concert 18:00
Friday 19 June:
SP Reports released to Parents
SP Parent Report Feedback Meetings
Sunday 21 June:
Fathers Day
Monday 22 June:
SP Parent Report Feedback Meetings
Tuesday 23 June:
SP Parent Report Feedback Meetings
Wednesday 24 June:
School Closes at 13:00, no aftercare
Monday 6 July:
Happy Birthday Gary Gilder
Wednesday 15 July:
Happy Birthday Trisha Govender
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
We with Madame Bailly "joyeux anniversaire" for Sunday! Happy Birthday!
Have a wonderful weekend
Paul Mayers
Senior Preparatory Principal
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