Senior Preparatory Weekly Memo
18 September 2026
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Dear Parents
This is the final memo of the quarter.
School closes at 13:00 on Wednesday 23 September and there is no aftercare on that day. Please make arrangements to pick your children up by 13:00.
School reopens on Wednesday 14 October at 07:45. We will switch to Summer Uniform on the first day back next quarter. Co-Curricular Activities will also start on Wednesday 14 October (including early morning tennis).
The holidays are a time to take a rest from technology and we will be shutting down email for all Senior Preparatory learners from 23 September until 14 October. We also ask that you allow our teachers to take a break during this time and direct any queries to prep@parklands.co.za. Teachers will respond to emails from Monday 12 October.
Reminder that if your contact details change (email/telephone/address) please notify prep@parklands.co.za so that we can update our systems.
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ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
Reports released on EdAdmin Multi-Portal App
Report have been released to the EdAdmin Multi-Portal App. Parents have been notified via email. Please access your children's reports using the app. Should you need to reinstall or update the app, our school code is 230034. (Details on how to install the app can be found below).
In Grade 4 – 6, informal and formal assessments for Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 are added together and weighted according to the revised CAPS requirements for 2026 as stipulated by the Department of Basic Education. The combined mark is displayed as a percentage and code under the heading called Winter Quarter on the report.
In order for learners to progress to the next grade, they need to meet the following minimum requirements at the end of the academic year for Grade 4, 5 and 6:
50% in English HL
40% in Afrikaans FAL / isiXhosa FAL
40% in Mathematics
40% in all other subjects
Report Feedback Meetings
Report feedback meetings will take place on Friday, 18 September, Monday, 21 September and Tuesday, 22 September.
If you would like to meet with your child’s class or subject teacher, please arrange a meeting via the Google Calendar link shared by the teachers.
Appointments are usually 15 mins long. We greatly value our parents’ and teachers’ time and urge parents to be on time in order to ensure that other parents are not kept waiting.
Please contact your child’s class teacher directly should you be unavailable to meet on the specific days and times scheduled.
Ed-Admin MP Installation and Reports
Ed-Admin MP Installation and Reports
We are pleased to inform you that the new Ed-admin Multi Portal App (Ed-admin MP) is now available on the Google and Apple App stores. The features include access to your child’s reports, calendar activities and daily attendance records to mention a few.
This platform will also 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.
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/id6469108569
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.
3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email.
4) Please enable notifications on the app so that you receive notifications from the school timeously.
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.
Ed-Admin Multi Portal Installation.pdf
Parklands Playground for All Parents
Parklands Playground for All Parents
Thank you all the grade 6 parents who joined us for a wonderful day at the grade 6 Parklands Playground. It was incredible to see you joining in on the learning and being the stars of the show!
We still have two Parklands Playgrounds next week. Grade 4 and 5 parents are invited to join us to experience an iPad-powered classroom alongside your child. Discover how technology transforms everyday learning at Parklands College Senior Preparatory!
Mark these dates on your calendar:
Grade 4: Monday 21 September @ 08:00-09:30
Grade 5: Monday 21 September @ 13:00-14:30
Join us in the hall quad for a cup of tea/coffee 20 minutes before the playground starts.
GROWING MINDS SHIELDS
GROWING MINDS SHIELDS
The future requires people who are innovative, humanity-centred, relationship-oriented, compassion-focused, values-driven, globally-conscious and planet-sensitive, in order to guarantee that this generation will become REAL agents of change. The values necessary to sustain life on earth, as humans and environmentalists, are incorporated in five global competencies across our curriculum under our “Growing Minds” banner: Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Purposeful Collaborators, Creative Agents and Responsible Citizens.
In assembly this week, we awarded the following learners with Growing Minds Shields:
The Critical Thinker Trophy is proudly presented to Cathy. Cathy produced an Afrikaans project that was exceptionally well thought out. She went beyond simply answering the question and showed creativity, independence and a deeper understanding of the task. She then took her learning even further by delivering a beautiful Afrikaans oral presentation explaining how and why we should care for animals and protect our environment. Cathy demonstrated that she is not only able to think carefully about a topic, but also use what she has learnt to share an important message with others. Cathy, I am extremely proud of the thought, effort and care you put into your work. Well done!
From Ms Pietersen
The Effective Communicator Trophy is proudly presented to Grace. Grace is a kind and thoughtful learner who consistently speaks to her peers with care and respect. She listens attentively when others are speaking and makes those around her feel heard and valued. Grace is always willing to offer support and encouragement to her classmates and her gentle and respectful way of communicating makes her a wonderful friend and a valued member of our class. I am extremely proud of you Grace, keep up the amazing work.
From Ms Pietersen
The Creative Agent Trophy is proudly presented to Hannah, Kahlia and Ariana. Across our five-week Stop Motion PBL, Hannah provided encouraging and strong leadership, beautifully supported by the active teamwork and creative input of Kahlia and Ariana. Together, they created an incredibly detailed and original video featuring characters that fit the story and each other seamlessly. Their ongoing communication and shared vision throughout the project were fantastic to see as they created characters that complement each other and contribute to the storyline. I couldn't be prouder of their achievement!
From Ms Becker
Stop motion ART PBL.movStop Motion by Hannah, Kahlia and Ariana
GRADE 6 NEWS
GRADE 6 NEWS
🌱 The Importance of Mutual Respect
This week in PSW, our Grade 6 learners have been exploring the importance of mutual respect and how it plays a role in the relationships we build every day. We discussed that respect is not only about the way we treat our friends, teachers and family, but also how we respect ourselves, our belongings, our school environment and the people around us. Learners reflected on what mutual respect looks like in practice: listening to others, speaking kindly, respecting different opinions, giving people space, taking responsibility for mistakes and treating others the way we would like to be treated. We also explored how respect helps us feel safe, valued and free to be ourselves, while building trust and stronger relationships. Our Grade 6s were challenged to remember that respect starts with us, in the words we use, the choices we make and the way we show up for others each day. 💛
Grade 6 Market Day – Let’s Get Down to Business! 🛍️💰🎉
Grade 6 Market Day – Let’s Get Down to Business! 🛍️💰🎉
What better way to end off a busy and successful quarter than with our much-anticipated Grade 6 Market Day! Our learners are getting ready to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test as they plan, create and run their very own stalls for our Grade 4 and 5 learners. Market Day is not only about delicious treats, creative goodies and plenty of fun. It is also an exciting opportunity to bring Mathematics into the real world. In the lead-up to the day, learners explore concepts such as cost price, selling price, income, expenses and profit, while also learning how a cash float works, how to give the correct change and why careful budgeting and planning are so important. From deciding what to sell and setting prices to advertising their stalls and working together as a team, our Grade 6s get a taste of what it takes to be young entrepreneurs. We cannot wait to see their creativity, teamwork and business skills in action as we end the quarter on a high with Market Day!
GRADE 5 NEWS
GRADE 5 NEWS
What a busy, brilliant week it has been! In Maths we explored 12 hour and 24 hour time, getting our heads around analogue and digital clocks. In English we wrote diary entries reflecting on our weekends and bravely delivered oral presentations on our projects. History saw us jump into our exciting new theme, Heritage in South Africa, learning all about our provinces, capital cities and the deep heritage that makes our country so special. In Geography we kicked off a new topic exploring the physical features around South Africa. And the cherry on top, we are counting down the days to our Parklands Playground next week, where our parents get to experience a day in the life of a Grade 5 Parkie. What a week to remember!
Our Grade Fives have been busy making movie trailers in Drama... Tap on the movies to have a look at some of their creations!
The House Of Horrors.MOVThe Holdens On The Loose.movSuper Friends.MOVStuck Inside Another World.movFall In To Paradise.MOVThe Fairy and The Lions.MOVThe super friends, made by Reha, Jordan and Payton.MOVThe French cemetery of Lucy lane.MOVSchools Almost Over.movChase For The Everlasting Gem.MOVThe too young to be SPY.MOVGrade 5 Camp
Our Grade 5 learners are heading to High Africa Adventures on the Breede River in Worcester for their upcoming school camp from Monday, 23rd November to Wednesday, 25th November.
Please ensure the High Africa and Parklands College indemnity forms (along with medical aid information) are submitted electronically by 23 September 2026.
Any required medication must be handed directly to the class teacher on departure morning in a labelled ziplock bag with clear instructions and a printed medical consent form.
Further information and indemnity Forms can be found in the email sent to parents.
GRADE 4 NEWS
GRADE 4 NEWS
Our Grade 4 learners have been hard at work bringing their Project-Based Learning (PBL) project to life! They have been learning all about sustainable farming, entrepreneurship and microgreens and they have certainly put their creativity and learning into action. From designing and creating their very own plant pots in Makerspace, to designing eye-catching advertisements in English, learners have been developing a range of skills.
In Mathematics, learners have been putting their money skills to the test by creating receipts and working with prices and calculations. They have had to think carefully about costs, quantities and how to present their products to customers.
Now, after weeks of planning, creating and learning, our Grade 4 learners are ready for their Microgreens Market Day! 🌱🪴 We look forward to having our Grade 4 Parents to come and shop on Friday at 13:30. Reminder to download snapscan onto your device for payment.
We are so proud of the enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork they have shown throughout this project. It has been wonderful to watch their ideas grow from simple seeds into a real-life learning experience.
We can’t wait to see our young entrepreneurs put everything they have learned into action and proudly share their microgreens with our school community! 🌱💚
In Grade 4 digital art, learners explored symmetry by drawing digital bugs using half symmetry for the insect's body and quad symmetry to build bold, Bauhaus-inspired background patterns. Building directly on their previous lessons about digital birds, they expanded their creative skills by mastering several digital tools: using the paint pot for smooth colour fills, the watercolor brush to add soft shading, and the crayon tool to introduce rich, expressive texture.
CULTURE
CULTURE
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.
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
LIT QUIZ
In two closely contested inter-house Lit Quiz events this week, our readers were challenged to answer questions in a range of interesting categories, like “Doors”, “Transport” and “Oceans.” The teams impressed with great teamwork and impressive book knowledge.
In the Grade 3 & 4 competition, Team Silver emerged as the winners - congratulations to Hugo, Parah, Ruona, Miley, Charlotte and Summer. Cambridge was the winning house.
In the Grade 5 & 6 competition, Team Arwen and Team Isildur were joint second, and the winning team was Team Tauriel with a score of 52 out of a possible 60. Congratulations to Tahlia, Zuriel, Tianna and Reha.
Cambridge made history by having two teams in the top three at both events, and the Cambridge teams were the overall winners over the two days. Congratulations to the Cambridge readers!
Thabo the Space Dude Show
Thabo the Space Dude Show
The Ticket to the Moon Youth Theatre Company will be visiting us on Tuesday 22 September to perform Thabo the Space Dude to our learners. R52 will be billed to your school account for the performance.
SPORT
SPORT
Please complete the Q4 Co-curricular Sign Up Form. The Grade 4 - 6 sports and culture programme will commence on 14 October 2026. (Except Drama Society - Start date: Tuesday 22 September). GOLF sign-ups are limited and will be issued on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact the relevant teacher should you have any questions regarding the programme.
Winter Season – That’s a Wrap!
Finally! The Winter Season has officially come to an end! 🎉
What a quarter it has been. A massive thank you to all our Parklands families for an incredible, well-supported and well-attended Winter Season. The energy, encouragement and support we see on the sidelines make such a difference.
Without you on the sidelines, Parklands Prep Sport simply would not be where it is today. 💙
To our learners — thank you for always showing up, getting stuck in and wanting to push yourselves further! We have seen some fantastic growth across Netball, Rugby, Hockey and Chess, with our learners developing their skills, confidence, teamwork and competitive spirit throughout the quarter.
Now, we turn our attention to Quarter 4!
We’re swapping out our winter gear and getting ready for Cricket, Softball, Tennis, Swimming, Water Polo and Chess. There are plenty more opportunities ahead for our learners to challenge themselves, learn new skills and enjoy everything that Prep Sport has to offer.
SP On The Run
SP On The Run
We’re looking forward to SP On The Run this Tuesday! Another great opportunity for our learners to get active, show their House spirit and earn some valuable House Points.
Come ready to run, support your House and — most importantly — bring the noise!
Cricket Clinic
Cricket Clinic
And finally, don’t forget about our Cricket Clinics - great opportunities for our young cricketers to sharpen their skills and get ready for the Summer Season.
Winter may be done, but the sporting action certainly isn’t!
Bring on Quarter 4!
SP on the RUN
All learners are encouraged to come in their PE kit and house colour shirts for SP on the Run. Come and earn points for your house.
Date: 22 September 2026
Time: 10h30-11h30
U12 CRICKET TOUR to Hermanus
U12 CRICKET TOUR to Hermanus
We wish our touring Cricket Side a successful tour. They have three fixtures lined up for the weekend:
Fri 18 Sept 15:30 – 18:00 – Fixture 1: T20 vs Hermanus Primary @Hermanus Primary
Sat 19 Sept 09:00 – 12:30 – Fixture 2: T15 vs Curro Hermanus @Hermanus Primary
Sat 19 Sept 13:30 – 18:00 – Fixture 3: T30 vs Hermanus Primary @Hermanus Primary
Special thank you to School and Leisure for your Kit Sponsorship
Cricket Clinics
Cricket Clinics
Sign up link for the WCCA: https://forms.gle/bSzinu9V3Uy5mYXG7
GRADES 4 – 6 SPRING QUARTER CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME 2026
Please ensure that learners participating in outdoor activities have sunblock in their bags for application. ALL learners MUST wear their school caps when outdoors. NO HAT, NO PLAY!
Where practices and matches are affected by inclement weather, learners will be involved in indoor training sessions from 14h45 – 15h45.
Parents must collect learners after their session. If a parent is late and unable to collect on time, learners will be sent to aftercare and parents billed.
Reminder that the campus buildings are locked at 16:45.
EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS
EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Sebastian achieved four personal best (PB) times: - 9.24 seconds in 200 m IM, - 3.99 seconds in 100 m Back, - 8.63 seconds in 100 m Breast, and - 1.41 seconds in 50 m Fly.
Sebastian finished fourth overall after sailing four races over the weekend in varying wind conditions. His highlight was the third race, where he placed second after a tight finish. Well done Sebastian!
Congratulations to Alexandra, who placed 3rd in the Master Spelling Bee 2026 Provincial Championship!
Alexandra has qualified for the National Championship in Durban at the end of September.
We look forward to hearing all about Nationals when we return at the beginning of next quarter. Well done, Alexandra!
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
Sport Quick Links
Sport Quick Links
GENERAL
GENERAL
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
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
Saturday 19 September:
U12 Cricket Tour to Hermanus
Matric Dance
Happy Birthday Amy Dean
Sunday 20 September:
U12 Cricket Tour to Hermanus
Monday 21 September:
World Space Week
Grade 4 Parklands Playground @08:00
Grade 5 Parklands Playground @13:00
SP Report Feedback meetings
Tuesday 22 September:
Ticket To The Moon Theatre Company 08:30 in the hall: Thabo the Space Dude
10:30 SP on the Run
SP Report Feedback meetings
Wednesday 23 September:
Last day of Quarter @ 13:00 - no aftercare
Friday 2 October:
Happy Birthday Simoné Prinsloo
Monday 5 October:
World Teachers Day
Wednesday 7 October:
Happy Birthday Roché Buckle
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
CONCLUDING COMMENTS
Wishing all our Jewish families a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur.
We look forward to seeing our Grade 4 and 5 parents at our Parklands Playgrounds on Monday.
Reminder that school closes at 13:00 on Wednesday (with no aftercare) and reopens on Wednesday 14 October with all Senior Preparatory learners wearing the summer uniform. Co-Curricular activites will start on the first day back.
We wish our dance teacher, Amy Dean, a happy birthday for tomorrowl.
We wish the following staff a very happy birthday during the school holidays:
Simoné Prinsloo - Friday 2 October
Roché Haupt - Wednesday 7 October
Have a wonderful weekend and holiday,
Paul Mayers
Senior Preparatory Principal
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