Senior Preparatory Weekly Memo

30 September 2024

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Dear Parents


WELCOME BACK TO QUARTER 4 


I have always been passionate about learners understanding that subjects are never taught in silo's but have connections to each other. A wonderful example of this is the science lesson where the Grade 6s were learning about the Artemis Program. They then had the opportunity to use their artistic skills to create technical drawings of the Space Launch System. To view more about the lesson, click on our Academics link. 


Thank you to our Culture Department and in particular to Mr Ernstzen and Mrs Domingo who gave up a few hours of their holiday to make the Deputy Heads Conference, hosted by Parklands College a magical event. 

First Day of the Quarter and Summer Uniform

Learners return for the Spring quarter on Wednesday, 2 October 2024. Learners will change to Summer uniform on Wednesday, 2 October 2024.

World Teacher's Day

UNESCO inaugurated 5 October 1994 as World Teachers' Day. World Teachers' Day represents a significant effort to raise awareness, understanding and appreciation for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development across the globe.

On Saturday we celebrate World Teachers Day, we want to thank our Parklands College Teachers, for their time, effort and contribution towards educating our future generations, particularly during these interesting times.  You are Reaching Outwards, Growing Minds, Building Futures.

The Incredible Dog Show Friday 4 October

We are looking forward to the The Incredible Dog Show for the Senior Preparatory learners. Kindly give consent for your child to attend by completing this form. 

Sports Announcements


Please click on the link and sign your Child(ren) up for Quarter 4 Summer sport 2024.

Quarter 4 sign up sheet



Trials for Senior Prep (Grades 4-6)

Wednesday, 2 Oct and Thursday, 3 Oct 14:45-16:00 (Please choose 1 day only)


Prerequisite:


25m of a recognized stroke unassisted to attend Trials.

No concessions will be made - If you are not at Trials.

2024 SP Spring Quarter 4 Co-Curricular Timetable FINAL.docx

Sport Fixtures

Please look at the Calendar and Events tab for the Sports Calendar.

Thank you to our Sports Team for organising a wonderful North vs South Festival

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.

Link for External Achievements

Please note that the cut off date for external achievements to appear in the magazine 2024  is 31 August 2024. 

Any entries after that date will appear in 2025. 

Parent News

Communicating with your teenager 

By Occupational Therapist and Parenting Coach, Celeste Rushby


https://mailchi.mp/munchkins.me/relationships-2505265?e=b9c5746bf6

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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