Academics
Academic Information
Our Growing Minds Celebration aims to recognise the potential of each learner and to award them for their perseverance, commitment and diligence in various areas of College life. All learners in Grade 4 and 5 will be awarded with a certificate from their class teacher. Learners in Grade 6 are awarded certificates, medals and trophies in the cultural, sporting, robotics and academic spheres. We look forward to celebrating our learners achievements at this event. Please view the Preparatory Awards Policy for further details.
Learners may go home with their parents after the celebration if they wish to do so.
Weightings on Reports
The percentages that appear on the Grade 4 – 6 reports under the Summer, Autumn and Winter columns are derived from the assessments conducted in the first three quarters of the year and the average percentage is calculated each quarter. Therefore, the percentage displayed for each subject under the Winter column is an average of the percentages from Quarter 1, 2 and 3 and carries a weighting of 80% of the final progression mark.
The percentage that appears under the Spring column for each subject is derived from the assessments conducted in Quarter 4 only and carries a weighting of 20% of the final progression mark.
The final progression mark, which determines if a learner proceeds to the next grade, appears under the Final column on the report. For a learner to progress to the next grade, they must obtain a minimum of 50% for English and a minimum of 40% for all other subjects.
Start of the School Day
Please be reminded that the Senior Preparatory learners begin their day at 07:45. All learners must be clocked in and ready for the day before this time. Arrival times are being monitored this quarter and learners arriving late will receive a demerit. 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.
Grade Six and Heritage
EdAdmin MP App
We encourage you to download the EdAdmin MP App to access information pertaining to your child. A reminder that moving forward, the EdAdmin MP app will be the primary platform for accessing reports.
If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Click on the link below to access the General page with more information: Ed-Admin MP Installation
Absenteeism During Exams and Formal Assessments
Kindly note that 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:
1. Illness (a valid medical doctor’s certificate required)
2. Family bereavement (letter required)
3. Representing the country or province in a sporting or cultural event (official letter required)
Should a learner miss a formal assessment due to illness, please share the doctor's certificate with the class teacher. The learner will write the assessment when he/she returns to school, as arranged with the teacher. Please email Ms Drawbridge, Head of Academics if you have any queries - ldrawbridge@parklands.co.za