Senior Preparatory Weekly Memo
26 July 2024
Please see under calendar and events for more details about this fabulous show
Home 26 July 2024
Dear Parents
This is the final weekend to buy your Wizard of Oz tickets. Don't miss out on this wonderful event. I had the opportunity to watch the Opening show and was blown away by the amazing skills of our learners. From the main characters to the puppets, the attention to detail and the passion in which our learners embodied the characters was a pleasure to see.
This week in assembly we discussed our School Song and spoke about the meaning of the words we sing. Part of the conversation was looking at our future selves and envisaging the type of adult we would like to be and the type of adult we would not want to associate with. Over the next few weeks our assemblies will focus on our Growing Minds and Code of Conduct.
Please note, our North vs South Festival has been postponed due to the weather predictions for tomorrow. We are hoping to reschedule this event for September. Stay safe, warm and dry tomorrow!
P.S A reminder to use the drop down arrow (when shown) for more information under a Heading
WIZARD OF OZ: ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES
WIZARD OF OZ: MATINEE PERFORMANCES: 20 & 27 JULY
Senior Preparatory Drive Through and LEFT TURN ONLY
We kindly request that parents are courteous and respectful towards others during drop off and collection times. Please remember that extra time is needed when dropping off and collecting due to the traffic congestion during this time. Parents who are exiting the Senior Preparatory campus are reminded that they may ONLY TURN LEFT as indicated by the traffic sign. Thank you to the traffic department who was on duty this morning to remind our parents.
Extra Mural News
International Kidz Orchestra
Embark on a transcendent musical journey with conductor Alexander Walker as young musicians from Stellenbosch and the West Coast Youth Orchestra, joined by international players from England, the US, and Australia, ages 14-17, create a cultural symphony. Highlights include the premiere of ‘The Future is in Africa’ by South African composer Malcolm Dedman, composed for this International Youth Orchestra Tour.
In collaboration with Parklands College, the first half showcases their talent. Experience music's transformative power to bridge divides and celebrate unity. Join us for an evening of harmony and inspiration, where melody's universal language reigns supreme.
Monday 5 August, 19:00, Senior Preparatory Hall.
Tickets via Webtickets
SP Design Society
The SP Design Society learners designed covers for their very own visual journal. Their cover paintings were inspired by the flora and fauna of the Cape Floristic Region. They excitedly received the finished product this week and are eager to draw and write inside their personalised journals.
Sports Announcements
North vs South
Our North vs South Festival has been postponed due to the weather predictions for tomorrow. We are hoping to reschedule this event for September. Stay safe, warm and dry tomorrow!
Sports Results
Q3 Sporting Fixture Schedule: U/9-U/13Sport Fixtures
Please look at the Calendar and Events tab for the Sports Calendar.
Sport Uniform Requirements
Boys Hockey: College Hockey shirt (same as soccer), College PE shorts, Long blue sports socks, trainers, shin pads, gum guard and hockey stick.
External Achievements: District, Regional & Provincial Sports Achievements
The External Achievements form must be utilised by parents of learners who have been selected to represent an official Regional, District and Provincial team outside School. This document serves as a communication tool between the parents and the School to record a child’s External Regional, District and Provincial selections and achievements.
Please note that only District, Regional or Provincial selections and achievements will be recognised on stage at the weekly assemblies, as well displayed in the weekly School Blog.
We will keep record of learners’ external achievements for recognition purposes at the end of the year. The form must also be submitted along with an official letter from the respective sports body confirming your child’s selection or achievement.
Please also submit a high-resolution photo with your child wearing his or her District, Regional or Provincial uniform.
Learners will only be recognised once all documentation has been received
Please only submit this form if your child has been selected for an official District, Regional or Provincial team.
Cultural acknowledgements will be recognised for exceptional achievements in external examinations, Eisteddfods and theatrical productions.
This form, along with the supporting sports or culture documentation must be emailed latest Tuesday afternoon to be recognised in the Friday’s assembly and Blog. External achievements communicated after Tuesday will be recognised at the next week’s assembly and Blog. For any other cultural achievements, the class teacher must be emailed with the details.
Learner External Achievements
No SP external achievements this week.
Parent Articles
Library News
Grade 5 reading in the winter sun!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Anna, Hope, Roch and Lucas who have been elected as Library Monitors for the rest of this year. These learners lead by example with such contagious enthusiasm for books. This week they explored some new sport books for the senior preparatory and were excited to count down to the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Birthday Books
Birthdays are the best and we love celebrating with you! Happy birthday and thank you to Luhle, Cian and Amarachi for sharing wonderful books with us all. You can never go wrong with Julia Donaldson and The Gruffalo’s Child is a firm favourite. The Investigators is a new graphic novel series and this one is titled Heist and Seek, an irresistible adventure. With Roald Dahl Day happening this quarter, James and the Giant Peach is also a great choice. We will treasure these gifts!
Parent Business Directory
Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary parents who are in business are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/
LISTINGS ARE FREE and include contact information as well as the opportunity to include a business logo or advert. Listings are available 24/7 on the College website and will be updated each quarter.
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.
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