Senior Preparatory Weekly Memo

6 March 2026

Above: Lorraine and Werner Roth Above Right: Founding Educators: (Back L-R) J. Booysen, L. Davies, L. Steynberg (Nee Greenway), J. Armstrong, R. Knaggs (Director), G. Douglas, A. Bailly, N. Muller (Front L-R) H. Kreyenbroek, R. van der Merwe, P. O’Brien, L. Ribaudo and L. Torbet. (Highlighted names denote staff who are still with us).

Founders Message

We will be celebrating our 46th birthday on Wednesday, 11 March and on this day in 1980, Lorraine Roth, opened the doors of Christopher Robin Pre-Primary School to the residents of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. The quality of education provided brought about a well – patronised and respected establishment, which offered care and early learning to young children, aged from six months to six years.

The reputation and quality of the school continued to grow and numerous requests by parents, for the Pre-Primary to offer formal education began. Encouraged by the staunch support of parents we were prompted to search for land to grow the school’s academic offering. As a result of a thorough research process, the Western Seaboard was identified as a potential major growth area. This was further supported by growth and population statistics from the City of Cape Town’s Planning Department. The construction of Parklands College commenced in 1998 in the new suburb of Parklands and in July of the same year, proudly opened the doors of the new Campus in Raats Drive, to 32 learners.

The College was built in phases, in order to accommodate the growth in learner numbers. The window period provided during the construction phases enabled the College to acquire additional land for sports and future developments. Parklands College currently operates from three sites, on approximately twenty-six and a half hectares of land. The growth of the College and Pre-Primary required careful strategic planning, and a decision to develop a new campus for the existing Secondary Faculty was formalised by the Board in February 2010. Parklands College, at 1 College Avenue, opened its doors in January 2012.

The College continues to grow as a result of the outstanding education and foundation our learners receive in our Pre-Primary and we are proud of what has been made available, in order to enrich their academic, cultural and sporting interests. We look forward to providing many more years of outstanding innovative education, beginning in the early years. The success could not have been achieved without the outstanding support we have received from our parents.

Lorraine Roth

Dear Parents

Please take note of the following in this week's memo:

Please discuss, sign and return the Parklands College Learner Declaration that will be sent home with Grade 4-6 learners today.

Quarter 2 and 3 Co-curricular Sign-up
Please sign up for Q2 and Q3 co-curriculars. All sign-ups must be in by Wednesday, 11 March.

Quarter 2 and 3 Co-curricular Sign-up Form

Join the Klikd In Your Pocket Admin Only Whatsapp Group here. Last week Klikd shared very useful information on the dangers of Whatsapp (included in the memo this week in case you missed it or have not yet signed up). The KIYP QR Code can be found on the General Tab.

Our Autumn Awakenings Choir Concert on 24 March, at 18:00 will feature senior choirs from Blouberg Ridge, Blouberg International and Table View together with our Junior and Senior Preparatory Choirs. Tickets are now on sale using Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/314085-autumn-awakenings-choir-festival/

Reminder: Sign-ups are open for the Interhouse Gala on 25th March during school hours. Please sign up your child here: Inter House Gala Sign Up Form.

The summer school quarter closes on Thursday, 26 March at 13:00 and there are no aftercare facilities on that day. Please ensure that your child is collected promptly at 13:00. School reopens after the Easter Weekend on Wednesday, 8 April.

Principal Paul Memo Q1W7-26.MOV

PARKLANDS COLLEGE LEARNER DECLARATION

Every Parklands College Learner is required to agree to abide by the rules of the College and Information Technology as well as Terms and Conditions of the Learner Code of Conduct. Today all our learners discussed the Learner Code of Conduct and were guided through the pledge below.

Your child will bring home a copy of the Learner Declaration today. We ask that each family sign the pledge and send the signed copy with your child to their class teacher on Monday.

Classroom and Conduct Rules

In honour of our College and consideration of our community, I, as a learner, pledge the following:

Show respect for others
Produce quality work
I will work to the best of my ability
I will respect the right of others to learn
I will not verbally, emotionally or physically harm anyone at the College
I will care for and respect the College environment, including its buildings, furniture, equipment, and grounds at all times
I will respect the person and property of every other member of the College Community
In order to arrive punctually for the start of the Academic day, I will travel to and from College by the most direct route without stopping unnecessarily
I will not bring into the College grounds, Campus or buildings e.g. alcohol, drugs, offensive or dangerous weapons, cigarettes, vaping devices, lighters or matches or use them on any College occasion (See Substance Abuse Policy)
I will show courtesy and respect towards all staff and I will meet their requirements in and out of the classroom
I will arrive at College on time and attend all classes punctually
I will wear my College uniform correctly and with pride
I will be properly equipped for all lessons and complete work set in each subject
I will follow exam procedures honestly as set out and not deviate from the correct process
I will behave responsibly when representing the College and will obey the rules set for College teams, functions and events
I will be courteous and helpful to College visitors and to members of the public on the street and on public transport
I will not bring/chew gum or dispose of it on campus
I will be responsible for the safekeeping of my personal possessions and sporting / academic equipment in the lockers provided
I will use technology responsibly and in accordance with the College's technology rules

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.pdf

IMMUNISATION

Immunisation_schedule.pdf

Immunisations2.pdf

KLIKD Whatapp Post

Last week Klikd in Your Pocket posted valuable information on Whatsapp. If you missed it expand the section below to read more:

WhatsApp and Our Kids: What KLIKD Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes

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For many parents, giving a child access to WhatsApp feels practical. It helps with school communication, sports groups, lift clubs, and staying in touch with family.

But WhatsApp is no longer a simple messaging app. It is a powerful social platform owned by Meta, with AI integration, massive group functionality (sometimes hundreds of kids — and adults — in one group), media sharing, and very limited parental controls. 🧐

Before handing over access, here’s what you need to consider.

*1. 🟥 It’s Not “Just a Group Chat” — It’s 150 Kids Watching*

Most children join because “everyone is on it.” But group dynamics are intense — and WhatsApp amplifies them.

*What parents should know:*

• Imagine your child saying something slightly wrong — and 150 classmates seeing it instantly. Messages move fast. Conflict escalates quickly. Screenshots spread faster than playground rumours ever did.

• Exclusion is brutal online. Children are removed from groups without warning. Sometimes entirely new groups are created to exclude one child. That’s hard for adults to navigate — never mind children still developing emotional regulation.

• Group admins control who stays and who goes. One or two children can hold enormous social power — often without understanding the responsibility that comes with it.

• Inappropriate content can appear without warning. Even if your child wouldn’t send it, someone else might. Images, jokes, or voice notes circulate long before anyone considers consequences. (See legal section below.)

*_THE CONVERSATION TO HAVE:_*

Do you know who the group admins are?

What would you do if you were removed?

What would you do if something inappropriate was shared?

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*2. 🟥 Your Child Can Be Held Legally Responsible — Even If They Didn’t Post It*

In South Africa, your child can be held legally responsible for content shared in a WhatsApp group — even if they didn’t post it.

If they remain in a group where illegal content (racist material, pornography, explicit images) is shared — and do not actively distance themselves (by leaving or objecting) — the law may view them as participating in its publication.

Another serious issue:

By default, WhatsApp automatically saves media to the device gallery unless this setting is switched off. That means inappropriate or explicit images shared in a group may be automatically saved to your child’s phone.

If those images involve minors — even as a “joke” or deepfake — your child could potentially be in possession of child pornography simply because the image saved automatically.

_This is not theoretical. This is legal reality._

*_THE CONVERSATION TO HAVE:_*

• If someone in your group shares something racist, explicit, or illegal — what would you do?

• Do you know that staying in the group can make you legally responsible?

• Would you feel confident saying, “This isn’t okay,” or leaving the group?

• Do you understand that images shared in a group might automatically save to your phone?

• If something inappropriate was saved to your device, would you tell me immediately?

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*3. 🟥 Your Child’s WhatsApp May Be Wide Open — And You Wouldn’t Even Know*

Many parents assume WhatsApp is “safe” because it isn’t public like Instagram or TikTok. But unless privacy settings are changed, your child’s account may be far more exposed than you realise.

By default, strangers can often:

• See your child’s profile photo

• Add them to group chats without permission

• View their “last seen” status (revealing when they’re online or awake)

• See status updates

• Add them to large groups where you have no idea what’s being shared

All someone needs is your child’s phone number — which becomes easily visible inside large groups.

These settings must be changed before access is given. They are non-negotiable.

*_THE CONVERSATION TO HAVE:_*

What would you do if you were added to a group and didn’t know everyone in it?

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*4. 🟥 There Is No Such Thing as a “Private Chat”*

If your child wouldn’t be comfortable seeing a message projected on a screen in assembly, they shouldn’t send it.

Children believe chats are temporary and private. They are not.

Screenshots are instant. Messages and voice notes are forwarded. Sometimes children even photograph conversations using a second device.

Deleted does not mean erased.

*_THE CONVERSATION TO HAVE:_*

If this message was shown to the whole school tomorrow, would you still send it?

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*5. 🟥 Someone Can Pretend to Be Your Child*

In Southern Africa, phone theft is common. When a phone is stolen, it’s not just a device that’s lost — it’s identity.

With access to an unlocked phone, someone can impersonate your child, message classmates or teachers, request money, send harmful content, and damage reputations.

Even locked phones aren’t foolproof. SIM swap fraud allows criminals to hijack a number and re-register WhatsApp on another device.

*Important safeguards:*

• Enable two-step verification with a PIN

• Use biometric locks — on the device and specific WhatsApp chats

• Activate remote tracking

• Teach your child to report theft immediately

*_THE CONVERSATION TO HAVE:_*

If your phone was stolen today, who could pretend to be you?

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*6. 🟥 Emotional Readiness Matters More Than Age*

The official age requirement is less important than maturity.

Ask yourself:

• Can your child handle exclusion?

• Can they pause before reacting in conflict?

• Do they understand digital footprints?

• Will they tell you if something goes wrong?

• Can they stand up for someone being hurt in a group?

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*7. 🟥 High-Risk Features Many Parents Don’t Realise Exist*

WhatsApp Channels and Meta AI are built-in features that cannot be fully toggled off. Both carry additional risks for children.

We’ll unpack these in Part 2 of this series.

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*✅ A Practical Checklist Before Saying Yes*

• Enable two-step verification

• Decide if WhatsApp is truly necessary — or just social pressure

• Review and lock down privacy settings

• Set rules for group participation

• Agree on screen time boundaries

• Discuss what to do if removed from a group

• Talk through phone theft scenarios

• Explain what Meta AI is and how it works

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*Final Thought: WhatsApp Is a Social Space, Not Just a Tool*

To adults, WhatsApp is convenience.

To children, it is identity, belonging, reputation — and sometimes social survival.

The risks are not only technical. They are emotional, social, and reputational.

Digital access should never be accidental. It should be intentional, guided, and revisited regularly.

At Klikd, we believe digital literacy is as important as reading and writing. If you’re unsure whether your child is ready — or how to secure their device — start the conversation now.

Join our *“Damn! This Device”* workshop:

https://klikd.co.za/mini-workshop/

Because once they’re added to the group, the digital world doesn’t wait. 🤯💥

Stay connected,

*Sarah & Pam*

To Join the Parklands College Klikd in Your Pocket Admin Posting Only Whatsapp group follow the following link or scan the QR code on the General Page

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 Shield. Congratulations to each of them.

Purposeful Collaborators

This award goes to Amara and Lela for showing remarkable kindness and teamwork. They have been helping an injured friend by assisting her with carrying her books and making her transitions between classes much easier. Their thoughtful actions and caring spirit are an inspiring example of true collaboration and friendship. (Ms Hodges)

Creative Agent

Mandla receives the Creative Agent trophy for presenting his 'All About Me' PSW project with confidence and a creative spirit that showed us there is truly nobody else like him. (Ms Prinsloo)

Responsible Citizen

Anna-Marie receives the Responsible Citizen award for being the kind of learner who makes teaching a joy. Thank you for always being kind, always considerate, and forever ready to lend a helping hand. (Mrs Holliday)

GRADE 6 NEWS

Partytjietyd in Graad 6! 🎈

This week, our classrooms transformed into a "party planning" headquarters! Our Grade 6s have been busy mastering the art of the Afrikaans invitation. From choosing the perfect theme to nailing the "Vyf V’s" (Wie, Wat, Waar, Wanneer, and RSVP), they’ve proven that learning a language is one big celebration. They even designed a high-energy example for a party to get their creative juices flowing! It was wonderful to see them blending their vocabulary with glitter, colour and a whole lot of personality.

The Silk Road Chronicles!

What a whirlwind of a week it has been in Grade 6! We have officially stepped out of our classroom and travelled back to the 13th century, following in the legendary footsteps of Marco Polo. From the bustling markets of Venice to the grand palaces of Kublai Khan, our explorers have covered some serious ground. We unpacked Marco’s incredible 24-year odyssey along the Silk Road, mapping his journey and discovering how a teenager from Italy became a trusted advisor to the Emperor of China. Learners also put their timeline skills to the test, visually capturing the sheer scale and duration of his travels. To top it all off, the classroom is buzzing with excitement as we prepare for next week’s Great Debate: was Marco Polo truly a hero, or simply a master storyteller with a vivid imagination? The curiosity, critical thinking, and enthusiasm have been absolutely wonderful to see!

☀️ S'mores Powered by the Sun! 🍫

Our Grade 6 scientists took the "lab" outdoors this week to explore the power of renewable energy. Using nothing but cardboard, foil and a bit of engineering, they successfully built functional solar ovens! It wasn’t just about the treats (though the melted chocolate was a major win); it was a hands-on masterclass in thermodynamics.

Reflection:

Learners used aluminum foil to angle incoming sunlight directly into the box, concentrating the rays.

The Greenhouse Effect:

Using plastic wrap to create a seal, they trapped thermal energy inside, watching the internal temperatures climb.

Conduction & Absorption:

Black base plates helped absorb the heat, while the heat transferred directly into our marshmallows and chocolate.

The Results?

Sticky fingers, bright smiles and a genuine understanding of how we can harness the sun's power for everyday tasks. Who knew science could taste this good?

Grade 6 Leadership Camp 2026

Dates: Wednesday, 18 March – Friday, 20 March 2026

Location: Genesis Camp, Porterville (visit www.campgenesis.co.za)

GRADE 5 NEWS

What a week of adventure and learning it has been! Our mathematicians became real-life detectives, hunting for angles hidden all around our school, while our English learners soaked up their setwork in the gorgeous school gardens, discovering the powerful message that there are no truly "bad" people - only bad behaviours, and that friendship, empathy, and belief in oneself can change everything.

Afrikaans taal revision got a serious glow-up with a school-wide QR code scavenger hunt, and our isiXhosa learners channelled their inner chefs, mastering the art of recipe writing.

History took us on a journey to explore the breathtaking rock paintings of the Southern African Hunter-Gatherers, and in Geography we mapped out our neighbouring countries and the borders that connect and divide us.

5P Assembly Message.mp4

To top it all off, 5P absolutely stole the show at assembly with a fantastical Dr Seuss birthday celebration. A huge well done to our three Grade 5 pianists whose beautiful performances left us all in awe!

Reminder: Next week we head out for our Q1 outing. Please see the details in the outing response form

GRADE 4 NEWS

It has been a busy and exciting time in Grade 4! Learners have been writing their first set of assessments and we are proud of the focus and effort they have been showing as they take on this new Grade 4 challenge. ✏️📚

In Mathematics, we have begun learning how to tell analogue time. Learners have been practising reading clocks and figuring out what the hour and minute hands are telling us. There have been lots of “aha!” moments as they work out the time. ⏰

In Geography, things got a little mysterious! Learners worked in groups and were given a mysterious set of directions that led them to different locations around the school. They had to carefully follow the clues and use their knowledge of directions to navigate their way around campus. The teamwork, excitement, and problem-solving made it feel like a real adventure! 🌍

In Afrikaans, learners dove into paragraph writing. They practised describing themselves as well as a member of their family, using the vocabulary and sentence structures we have been learning in class. It was wonderful to see their creativity and personal stories come through in their writing. ✍️

ACADEMICS

Formal and Informal Assessments

Formal and informal assessments in the Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 – 6) take place regularly throughout the quarter after certain concepts or skills have been taught.

Informal assessments are usually integrated into daily class activities at any point during the quarter. Learners must apply their knowledge and skills learnt in various ways, from oral presentations to written paragraphs that explain their understanding of a concept to research projects that enhance their understanding of a specific topic. All informal assessments are completed at school and no studying is required.

Formal assessments take place on a specific date in the quarter after a larger section of content has been taught. Studying is required for these assessments and it is recommended that a quiet space is set up at home where your child is able to prepare for these assessments. Teachers also do revision in class with the learners before each formal assessment.

The Education Department monitors learner absenteeism, and the only valid reasons endorsed by the Education Department are as follows:

Learners may only miss an assessment (examination) supported by documentary evidence for the following reasons:

- Illness (must be supported by a valid medical doctor's certificate)

- Family bereavement (letter required)

- Representing the country or province in a sporting or cultural event (official letter required)

All absences for these reasons must be accompanied by the appropriate documentary evidence as indicated above.

Your cooperation in maintaining regular attendance helps us provide the best possible education for your child.

Assessment Schedules

Please see the Grade 4 - 6 Assessment schedules for Quarter 1 below.

Please visit that Academics Tab for the Google Assessment Calendars for each grade. Details of work to study is linked in the description of each calendar entry and is loaded two weeks prior to each formal assessment.

Look for the Add to your Calendar Link in each of the Assessment Calendars to add to your own calendar so that you always get the up to date information on the nature and content of each assessment. If you use Google Calendar, you can use these links to subscribe to the relevant assessment calendar.

Grade 4 Assessment Calendar

Grade 5 Assessment Calendar

Grade 6 Assessment Calendar

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Scan to book Autumn Awakenings Quicket Tickets

CULTURE

Quarter 2 and 3 Co-curricular Sign-up Form

AUTUMN AWAKENINGS:

Our Autumn Awakenings Choir Concert on 24th March at 18:00 will feature senior choirs from Blouberg Ridge, Blouberg International and Table View together with our Junior and Senior Preparatory Choirs. Tickets are now on sale using Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/314085-autumn-awakenings-choir-festival/

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.

SCIENCE CLUB

During Science Club, learners explored the different forces acting on a helicopter, including gravity, lift, and air resistance. They then designed and built their own paper helicopters and tested how they flew.

Learners were introduced to the concept of variables and investigated how changing one factor could affect the results. They experimented by using different propeller designs, adding extra weight, and increasing the number of propellers to observe how these changes influenced the helicopter’s flight.

This hands-on investigation encouraged curiosity, critical thinking, and an understanding of how scientific testing works. 🚁🔬📄

Science Club Helicopters.MOV

LIBRARY

On Monday we paid tribute to a beloved author whose children’s books feature in most children’s lives when learning to read. Theodor Seuss Geisel was a children’s author, illustrator and political cartoonist who wrote more than 60 of the most popular books of all time.

After the Second World War, he focused on books that would encourage children to read. Children’s books were boring and uninspiring, and he set out to change things. In came wacky characters, amazing new words, a limited vocabulary and lots of rhyme and repetition which made reading a breeze. As the saying goes, the rest is history. Thank you for the magic, Dr. Seuss.

FUN FACT: Did you know that Dr Seuss created the word “nerd”?

Some sound advice for living from the master:

📙 You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax. All you need is a book.

📙 Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds.

📙 Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s a great balancing act!

📙 You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut!

📙 It is not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.

📙 I like nonsense. It wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.

📙 You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose!

📙 The more that you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go!

SPORT

Quarter 2 and 3 Co-curricular Sign-up Form

Senior Prep Sport | Softball Festival & Inter-house Excitement!

There’s plenty of excitement building in Senior Preparatory sport as we focus our attention on the upcoming Softball Festival, hosted at Parklands College on Saturday, 7 March

We will be fielding three teams at the festival:

The action kicks off at 08:00, and we warmly invite parents and supporters to come through and enjoy the morning while cheering on our teams. Festivals are fantastic opportunities for learners to gain match exposure, develop confidence, and experience the fun and spirit of competitive softball.

Once the festival wraps up, we begin building momentum towards one of the biggest events on the Senior Prep calendar - the Inter-house Gala on 25 March.

Families are more than welcome to attend and support from the poolside as learners race for valuable house points. This year, we’re adding a little extra excitement with a Pro Athlete (aka Mom & Dad) Race!

Yes - that’s right! Parents are encouraged to suit up, sign up, and jump in. Not only will it be great fun, but you’ll also have the chance to earn valuable house points for your child’s house.

It promises to be a fantastic few weeks of sport, community spirit, and friendly competition. We can’t wait to see our learners - and maybe a few brave parents - getting involved!

📅 A Stacked March Ahead!

We have an exciting month lined up in Senior Prep:

1️⃣ U10–U12 Swimming Gala at Parklands College – Selected learners only
An opportunity for our competitive swimmers to continue chasing personal bests and gaining race experience.

2️⃣ U10–U12 Softball Festival – 7 March – Selected learners only
A fantastic platform for exposure, development, and competitive play.

3️⃣ Sports Fixtures & Continued Match Play
Our U10–U12 learners continue their league summer fixtures this month until 13th March, building tactical awareness.

4️⃣ Interhouse Gala – 25 March 2026
One of the highlights of our sporting calendar! Expect house spirit, competitive racing, and plenty of noise from the sidelines.

5️⃣ Winter Sport Switch – 16 March
As we begin transitioning codes, a full Plan of Action (POA) will be communicated shortly to ensure clarity around trials, training structures, and expectations.

Thank you for your continued support as our learners proudly represent Parklands College.

Let’s make March a strong finish to an excellent summer season! The last day for afternoon sport this quarter will be 20 March. PE will continue until the end of the quarter.

SP Extra Mural Timetable WINTER SWITCH 2026 MEMO

Senior Preparatory Sport | The Week That Was

Another competitive week of sport for our Senior Prep learners as teams took to the field and courts across Cricket, Softball, and Tennis.

🏏 Cricket

U10 vs Elkanah (Away)
Lost by 5 wickets
A hard-fought match with strong individual performances.
Batsman of the Match: Xander
Bowler of the Match: Leon
U12 vs Table View Primary (Home)
Lost by 20 runs
A competitive encounter where the team battled throughout the innings.
U11 vs Rallim (Friendly – Home)
Won by 8 wickets
A convincing victory with a confident batting display in the chase.
Player of the Match: Sarah

🥎 Softball

U10 vs Pinelands North (Home)
Lost 5–6
A very tight contest that went down to the final innings.
Players of the Match: Zhi Yan Ye and Grace Fatoki

🎾 Tennis

U12 A vs Table View Primary (Home)
Draw 3–3
A closely contested fixture with strong singles and doubles performances.
Players of the Match: Zach and Avril

While results varied across the week, the effort, determination, and sportsmanship shown by our learners continue to stand out. Each fixture provides valuable experience and opportunities for growth as the season progresses.

Well done to all our teams for proudly representing Parklands College. We look forward to another exciting week of Senior Prep sport ahead!

Parklands College Softball Festival

Age: U10-U12s

Venue: Parklands College Junior Faculty

Date: 7 March 2026

Inter House Gala Sign Up:

Wednesday, 25 March 2026 @ 10:30-12:30

If your child would like to participate in the Inter House Gala, please complete the sign-up form below:

Inter House Sign Up Form

Senior Preparatory Sports Uniform: 2026

Senior Preparatory 2026 Uniform requirements.pdf

2025 SP Summer Quarter 4 Co-Curricular Timetable Teacher Allocation MEMO

Knysna Netball Tour Practice

Sports Kit

All learners may wear their sports kit to school on their PE Day and on Fridays for Sports hour.

Swimming during PE in Quarter 1 and 4

Please pack in Parklands Swimming costumes / Parklands Swimming Cap / Towel and sunblock.

Although coaches guide and support learners during swimming in Physical Education lessons, we are not a Learn to Swim School and for their own safety it is critical that learners are water safe and able to swim. Please liaise with the coaches if you need contact details for LEARN TO SWIM schools for your child to attend.

External Achievements in Sport

Maia swam 12 races in one day and received 9 medals in total. We are super proud, amazing achievement.

Maia competed in SSA Level 1 Swimming champs CT.

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

External Achievements

Sport Quick Links

SPORTS INFO

TRAVEL CONSENT

EXTERNAL ACHIEVEMENTS

SPORTS CALENDAR

OUTREACH 2026

Thank you to each and every one of our Parklands families for your donations for Fallen Angels. It has been amazing to see the love and care that you have shown for the dogs and cats of the shelter. We know that when we deliver the food items the staff are going to be very grateful that the animals will have another few meals and full tummies. We have one more week left for donations.

In the final two weeks of the quarter, we will be collecting marshmallow eggs / boxes / strips or individual packs. These will be shared with senior citizens in our community as well as our neighbouring schools. We would love you to be part of sharing opportunities as we get closer to Easter time.

Every small donation makes a difference!

GENERAL

UBER for Preparatory Faculty learners

Please be aware that learners under the age of 13 may NOT use UBER without an adult. We are aware that UBER has a teen service; however, this is for 13 - 17 year olds only, and they may NOT use the service with any child under the age of 13 years. Any child under 13 years old may only use an UBER with an 18 year old and above.

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.

Note Learner Attendance Policy

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

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.

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UNIFORM

College striped blazers with new braiding

Please be reminded that all learners need to wear the new striped blazer with the braiding.

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

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

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.

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)