23 January 2026

FROM THE OFFICE

A new year brings new beginnings and an invitation for a fresh start. As we step into the year ahead, our calendar is filled with exciting opportunities to get involved and to connect. There is a strong sense of energy and anticipation around the school and my invitation to each learner is to embrace opportunities wholeheartedly, to make the 2026 meaningful and to approach the year with confidence and enthusiasm.

Thank you to the parents who joined us for the Academic Opening Ceremony, and congratulations to our 2025 Academic Achievers. More information can be found in the Academic section of the memo.

Our Grade 12s departed for Namibia this afternoon, and our Grade 8 to 11 learners will head off for camp on Monday. School camps play a vital role in building independence, resilience, and lasting friendships, while strengthening a sense of belonging beyond the classroom. We hope everybody enjoys every moment and makes the most of the experience.

While the rest of the school is away on camp, our Grade 7s will enjoy an Orientation Week, exploring their new school surroundings and settling into life at Secondary. Their camp dates are set for 23, 24 and 25 March. A friendly reminder to all our campers to pack plenty of sunscreen and water to stay safe and comfortable throughout their adventures.

Parents and learners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the updated Parent / Learner Directory, which has been published in the Learner Affairs section of the memo.

We warmly welcome the following new staff members to our academic team:

Kevin Mase

isiXhosa & HSS

Vaniah Thomas

English & History

Chrystelle Govender

English & Life Orientation

Hanco Heydenrych

IT, EGD & CAT

Kim Petersen

Afrikaans

Rachèlle Rademeyer

Afrikaans

Rebecca Walker

Sport

Lungelwa Tyeda

Mathematics

Jana Redpath

Business Studies

STAFF 2026

Please refer to the tab at the top of the blog to access staff information.

Welcome to 2026!

CALENDAR

FEEDBACK

WELCOME BACK

There was lots of excitement as our Prefect Body welcomed everyone back to school!

#sharingstories

Our educators across all campuses started the year by #sharingstories, gaining insight into how growing minds develop and how each learning phase builds purposefully on the one before it, from Pre-Primary to Grade 12.

MATRIC JACKET CEREMONY

There was great excitement with the arrival of the matric jackets. This is a privilege offered to our Grade 12 learners. A ceremony was held in the Curie quad to celebrate the receipt of the jackets. The class of 2026 have done a fantastic job with the design.

LAST FIRST DAY

The last first day refers to the start of the final year of school for our Grade 12s. It heralds a series of 'lasts' in our learners College life. It's a time of celebration and reflection on many years of schooling as well as a 'rite of passage' welcoming the next stage of a learner's journey.

We're excited for our class of 2026 as they embark on this new adventure. It is going to be a year of memories and milestones.

8A CELEBRATES BEING BACK AT SCHOOL

MATHEMATICS FEEDBACK

Jennifer Zhou, Aden van Rhyn and Puneet Nagendrakumar attende a Mathematics Summer Camp during the December holiday where they were challenged with problemsolving and critical thinking.

GRADE 7 ORIENTATION WEEK

This week, the Grade 7s spent time getting to know the campus and the various portfolios of the Secondary Campus. They took part in a range of ice-breaker games and also had the opportunity to meet their Grade 12 buddy mentors.

Next week, while the other grades are on camp, the Grade 7s will begin their first formal classes. Please ensure that only the subjects required for each day are packed. Learners are required to wear the full school uniform from Monday.

Mrs Brijlal

pbrijlal@parklands.co.za

Additional support in 2026: Mathematics

Learners from Grade 7 – 12 have the opportunity to receive additional support in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy on campus, should they feel the need for one-on-one or small group support. Our Mathematics Department will continue to offer tutorials as per the tutorial schedule and these tutorials are covered by the tuition fees.

Mrs Priscilla Brijlal is an educator with over 40 years experience in teaching Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy at various schools. Her patient and caring nature, her commitment to her calling and her willingness to go above and beyond what is expected, especially with struggling learners, make her a very valuable Independent Contractor to support our team.

Support sessions will work as follows:

Remedial/extra sessions may be scheduled before school or during the utility session. Evidence shows that morning sessions are more conducive for such sessions.
Learners who fall behind may be withdrawn from some Mathematics sessions during the academic day to assist them with catching up.
There will be a charge for the sessions. More details can be obtained from Mrs Brijlal.

Should you be interested in signing up for this or need more information, kindly mail secondary@parklands.co.za

Mrs Angel

langel@parklands.co.za

Additional support in 2026: English for Second Language Speakers

Mrs Angel will be assisting Foreign Language learners who need extension classes in English as an Independent Contractor. She is well-known to many of our existing learners who got to know her as a member of the Preparatory Faculty. She is knowledgeable about teaching the foundation of language acquisition, she is kind and she is patient.

Remedial/extra sessions will be scheduled during the utility slot on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays or in the mornings before school.

There will be a charge for the sessions. More details can be obtained from Mrs Angel.

Kindly mail secondary@parklands.co.za if you would like to sign up for lessons.

French Course

2026 French course 2.pdf

Drone Pilot Certification (RPC) Training

2025 RPC Learner Certification.docx.pdf

LOOKING AHEAD

Tour to Eastern Europe

Learners are invited to join Mr Baker (lbaker@parklands.co.za) on a very exciting tour to Eastern Europe in March 2026.

We have a few places available, so please scan the code to join in on an experience of a lifetime!

Communication & Information

Please use secondary@parklands.co.za if you are unsure about who to contact. Your mail will be directed to the correct person.

Emergency Contact Details

We would like to remind you that it is imperative for us to be able to contact you or a member of your family or a close friend in the case of an emergency.

Kindly visit the Edana App and check the contact details in the fields provided. To ensure that the information is complete and correct, it is vital that the contact numbers are accessible at all times by the College.

This is a very important request, and we are asking you to comply immediately as a safety precaution.

Please select your profile, then "Contact Information" update, and "Emergency Contacts" and update accordingly.

Please click on the link for step by step guidance.

Grade 8 - 12 Grade Camps 2026

Click on the links below to view the different camp sites:

Honours & Academic Awards

On Thursday evening, our College community came together for the Honours & Academic Awards Evening, a special occasion dedicated to recognising academic excellence, perseverance, and commitment to learning. It was a proud moment to celebrate our learners’ achievements alongside their families, educators, and staff, in an atmosphere that reflected both achievement and aspiration.

A highlight of the evening was the address by our guest speaker, Daniel Vorster, a proud Parklands College alumnus. Daniel has since completed a BSc in Computer Science and Computer Engineering at the University of Cape Town and has built an impressive career as a full-stack software developer, contributing to innovative projects within the banking and insurance sectors.

In his address, Daniel spoke with honesty and humility, sharing insights from his own journey beyond school. His message resonated strongly with our learners, as he reminded them to:

Take full advantage of the exceptional opportunities and facilities available at the College
Understand that taking a break is not a sign of failure, but often a necessary part of growth
Recognise that changing direction or rethinking one’s path is not failure, but learning
Rely on and value their support systems, particularly during challenging times

Daniel’s words reinforced an important message: success is rarely linear, and resilience, self-awareness, and support play a crucial role in long-term achievement.

We extend our sincere thanks to Daniel for returning to the College and sharing his journey so generously, and congratulations to all our Honours and Awards recipients. The evening was a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through hard work, reflection, and a strong community that supports every learner’s journey.

A physical copy of the souvenir booklet can be collected from reception. Please see the link for the digital copy - 2026 Honours & Academic Awards

2026 Class Lists

2026 Class Timetables

2026 Class Lists

2026 Quarter 1 Timetables, Times and Day Allocation

Meet the Academic Prefects

Our Academic Prefects are excited about 2026 and are passionate about promoting a balanced and healthy approach to academics and learning. They encourage all learners to connect with them and get to know them better as they work together to support academic growth across the school. Their motto for 2026 is:

“We Only Progress When We Help the Rest.”

WanRu Zhou

Hannah Van Zyl

English Department

Congratulations to four of our Grade 11s: Gerhard Vosloo, Sesona Mbovane, Alexa-Rose Schreuder & Madison Coleman for their short film, "All in My Mind", being selected to be screened at the Glow International Film Festival in Cape Town at the end of the month.

"All in My Mind"

Our four learners created this film for their Grade 10 English project last year and won the Best Film at the College's annual Unicorn Awards.

GLOW is Cape Town’s premier boutique rooftop film festival.

Founded by award-winning Pakistani-South African actor and filmmaker Natasha Mayet, GLOW is a bold intersection of diverse storytelling, cutting-edge technology, and raw human connection.

John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize 2025

Congratulations to Gia Huy who has received an official Certificate of Recognition from the John Locke Institute for his shortlisted submission in the John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize 2025.

The John Locke Institute (Oxford & Princeton) hosts one of the most prestigious international essay competitions for students. In 2025, the competition received over 63,000 entries worldwide. Being shortlisted means Gia Huy’s essay ranked among the top selected submissions internationally. Gia Huy was also officially invited to London to attend the award event at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, where shortlisted candidates receive their certificates in person. Unfortunately, due to a tight school schedule, he was unable to travel to attend the ceremony.

We are very proud of his achievement!

HOW to Sign Up?

Parents and learners are welcome to sign up for Clubs and Societies in one of the following ways:

Email the educator in charge of the club or society to have your child’s name added to the list, or
Learners may go directly to the venue to add their name and receive more information about the club or society they wish to join.

Please note that Dance and Music will have separate Google Forms for sign-ups. These are shared separately under the Culture tab.

SCHEDULE

2026 Schedule - 2026 Time table

WHEN do clubs and societies start?

All Clubs and societies will start on 2 February.

Important information:

Some clubs and societies require a fee.
A consent form must be collected and signed by a parent.
The full fee structure is available in the Parent Directory.

DANCE

Please find the link below to enrol for Secondary Dance 2026.

Dance Enrollment Link

Inside the link, you’ll find the full timetable and all the details you need. Whether you’re passionate about dance or keen to try something new, we would love to have you join us.

Don’t miss out! Sign up and be part of the energy!

Congratulations to the following dancers on their ISTD Modern and Tap exams. We are very proud of your achievements.

Hayley Taylor, Miriam Zemba, Kayla Odendaal, Sivangaye Mdebuka, Demi McCulla, Casey-Lee Kruger, Sisipho Momoti and Clara-Mari Vosloo.

MUSIC

The Music Department recently hosted our annual Grade 7 Demo Day, and wow, what a vibe it was!

Our newest Parkies were treated to an immersive musical experience, meeting each of our specialist music educators, who performed live and showcased their instruments. Learners then rotated through hands-on stations, giving them the chance to try different instruments. The energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm in the room were unmistakable, and it was wonderful to see so much interest and potential emerging.

We’re especially excited that many learners are already keen to take their musical journeys further — and we can’t wait for them to chat to you about their favourite instruments at home!

Learners who showed strong potential and expressed interest during Demo Day will be contacted within the next week. That said, any learner who is eager to start learning an instrument is warmly encouraged to enrol and sign up by Friday, 30 January, as music lessons will commence on Monday, 2 February.

All relevant details — including lesson offerings, durations, and costs, can be found in the Music Tuition Google Form link: https://forms.gle/uV4j9ChV4TDG8tuU9

For further insight into our programme and what the Music Department has to offer, please visit our Music Department Learner Website:

https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-music-department/home

Let the music begin — we’re so excited to see where this next generation of musicians will go! 🎵🎉

Next weekend we’ll be hosting our Vocal Bootcamp for the Euphonics Ensemble and Parklands Choir, a two-day intensive designed to get voices into performance shape while building unity and ensemble spirit. Led by Mr Thurloe Ernstzen and Ms Vanessa Phillips, learners can expect a weekend of focused vocal work, connection, and lots of fun. Learners are reminded to please sign up by Monday, 26 January.

The fee includes all vocal coaching, masterclass sessions, and snacks across the two days.

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/XeFLD3ZMo1Xd8ThP6

Amy Campbell

A special highlight of the bootcamp is the masterclass with Ms Amy Campbell, a highly respected Cape Town–based jazz vocalist and musical theatre performer. Amy is the Jazz Vocal Ensemble Coach at UCT and a vocal coach at LAMTA, with over a decade of professional experience. She has performed on international stages in Europe, Australia, and across Africa.

This is a unique opportunity for learners to gain insight, inspiration, and expert guidance from one of South Africa’s leading vocal educators.

We’d love to connect with all our parents to share an overview of the year ahead and introduce our incredible Music Team. This is a great opportunity to meet the educators guiding your child’s musical journey, ask questions, and get a glimpse of all the exciting experiences planned for 2026! Please kindly diarise.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

🎭 285 Days Until Showtime & 20 Years of High School Musical! 🎉

Last Tuesday, 20 January, we kicked off rehearsals with style, celebrating 285 days until showtime and 20 years since High School Musical’s debut on Disney! Our first day back was full of energy, laughter, and even a cute photobooth to capture the excitement.

Rehearsals are now in full swing, and our cast is ready to bring the magic to the stage. Stay tuned, this is going to be a show you won’t want to miss!

Today, our Grade 7s had an inspiring session with our Diversity & Inclusion team! 🌍💬

The learners had the chance to exchange ideas, share opinions, and learn more about the expectations of every member of our Parklands Family, building understanding, empathy, and connection across our community. A big thank you to our Grade 7s for engaging thoughtfully and openly.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our facilitators: Mr Bates, Mrs Matsimela, our Prefects Liya de Allende and Mia Bezer, and our Head to Heart facilitators Emily O’Ryan and Rex Omameh for guiding such a meaningful and engaging session.

This is just the beginning of fostering a culture where every voice is heard, valued, and included at Parklands! ✨💛

Vday Dance - 6 Feb

Make sure you don't miss this! Last year's dance was a hit and well attended. This year promises to be even better!

Tickets (R80) will be available from the prefects from Thursday next week. Don't miss out.

18:00-22:00

PARENT / LEARNER DIRECTORY Click on the link: 2026 Parent / Learner Directory

UNIFORM

Kindly note that all learners are required to wear the braided striped blazer in 2026 and Parklands socks available from School & Leisure.

Free delivery from School & Leisure to the school

For free delivery to school, in the address block, please insert school name and address 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 you purchase the correct blouse / shirt for your child.

Girl's Blouse

Boy's Shirt

INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING GALA

Under the heat of the sun on a classic windy summer’s day, the new house captains put on a show with their curtain raiser war cries.

The swimming pool area was alive with singing and shouting as learners cheered their houses with enthusiasm.

Every swimmer gave it their all, with the thrilling tradition of the house captain race capping off the gala. This first Inter-house event of the year transformed the College into a sea of unforgettable memories. We can’t wait for the next wave of thrilling events to make a splash!

Thank you and well done to our house captains and prefects for the first house event of the year.

A big thank you as well to our sports department, ground staff and educators that helped out on the day to make it such a successful event.

Credit for the photos: Tiago Gomes

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Please contact the counsellors for any learner support queries or information:

Samantha Scott: sjscott@parklands.co.za

Serlina Amy Kistan: skistan@parklands.co.za

TERTIARY STUDIES

Information regarding tertiary studies will be communicated throughout the year when available.

Our University Speaking advertisers are coming to Cape Town to participate in our First Student Conference. This is not an expo. The conference proceedings begin at 5 p.m. sharp with discussion panels. There will be sessions moderated by professionals in education on different topics like:

• What does it take to prepare yourself for an international university

• Specialty universities

• How do international universities assess South African applicants and our curriculum

• Scholarships and student athletes

• Which country?

• How do I future-proof my degree

Click Link for more information

CTCA OPEN DAY

date: Saturday, 24 January

time: 10:00 – 14:00

venue: CTCA Main Campus, Silo 5, Silo District, V&A Waterfront

This is your opportunity to explore our vibrant campus in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, meet our dynamic lecturers, and experience firsthand how we teach, make, think and collaborate. Discover how CTCA nurtures the curious, the visionary and the brave.

Explore our degrees in:

Honours Contemporary Art

Honours Visual Communication

On the day, you will be able to:

• Meet lecturers and programme coordinators

• Visit our studios and get a feel for campus life

• Explore the Graduate Showcase and view award-winning student work

• Discover how we teach, make, think and collaborate

• Chat to our student advisers about enrolling for the 2026 intake — late applications are closing soon

View the Face of Art and Design Matric exhibition

• Showcasing the Western Cape’s top Art and Design Matric projects from 2025

For aspiring designers, artists and innovators seeking a future-focused creative education grounded in real-world practice, CTCA offers a space where excellence is the standard and imagination becomes possibility.

We warmly invite you and your family to experience CTCA for yourselves. Book your spot for 24 January and start shaping your creative future

CRIMSON EDUCATION

We would like to invite your students and parents to the live in-person Global University Admissions Summit, on Saturday 7 February 2026 10:00 am to 13:00pm.

This event is perfect for ambitious students and parents striving to get accepted to top US, UK, EU, Canada, and Asian universities.

Join Brad Latilla-Campbell, Harvard graduate and Crimson Africa/SA Country Manager, Kyle Brown, Crimson Senior Academic Advisor, and other Crimson university admission experts on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 10am, for an in-person seminar and interactive expo to learn what it takes to get accepted to the world's top universities.

Event details: Global University Admissions Summit

Saturday 7 February 2026
10:00 am - 13:00 pm
Kelvin Grove, Newlands, Cape Town - (144 Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700)
Cost - FREE

Click HERE to register to attend the event.

On-campus Open Day: Saturday 18 April 2026

On our annual SU Open Day, we welcome Grade 11 and 12 learners, their parents, teachers and guidance counsellors to our Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses. Come view our exhibitions, attend demonstrations and information sessions, and engage with our faculty staff, all while experiencing our vibrant campuses and student communities and exploring the available housing options.

Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Place: SU's Stellenbosch and Tygerberg campuses
Ticket Bookings: Open to all, free of charge, but remember to book your tickets for information sessions on Quicket (available from 18 March 2026, from 09:00)

This is a chance not to be missed!

For more information, contact us:
WhatsApp "Hi" to 061 729 8858
Call us on 021 808 9111
Email info@sun.ac.za

Raising funds for a good cause!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Service Prefects at the swimming gala.

All proceeds of the ice lollie sales will go to Tears.

Welcome to the summer sports season and a special welcome to our Grade 7 and new learners. We are excited to have you as part of our sporting community and look forward to seeing you get involved.

Sport is one of the best ways to settle into school life and build friendships and there is still opportunity for learners to sign up for sport.

We wish all learners every success this summer season. Our facilities, coaches, and managers are committed to providing a positive, challenging, and rewarding sporting experience.

Two key highlights this term are the Chukka Festival in February and the AJ Sportweek Festival in Mossel Bay at the end of the quarter for learners who have signed up.

Sport plays an important role in supporting both academic growth and social connection. Our values of commitment, communication, community, and competition will guide Physical Education and co-curricular sport throughout 2026. We are especially encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by our Grade 7 learners. The sport programme for all codes begins on Thursday, 29 January. Please check the timetable for days and times, and contact the code-specific coordinator should you have any further questions.

We encourage parents to stay in touch with our team, as open communication is essential. While learners are expected to participate in at least one sport per season, we recognise that each child is unique and are always open to constructive conversation.

Please refer to the uniform requirements for training and matches and subscribe to the secondary sports calendar. We also encourage parents to share learners’ achievements in external sports by using the email address listed in the Learner Achievements section below. Please note that some fixtures are still awaiting confirmation and updates will follow.

We also welcome Ms Rebecca Walker to the Sports Department, where she will oversee swimming and water polo for summer sport and girls' hockey and netball for winter sport.

It promises to be a busy, energetic, and rewarding summer of sport.

Summer Sport Timetable 2026

More detail about the commencement of the sporting programme will be shared in Friday's memo. Please remember to subscribe to our Secondary sports calendar using this link: Secondary Sports Calendar

Summer Sport Sign Up

Please sign your child up for a Quarter 1 and 4 summer sport if you have not yet done so.

Link: 2026 Q1 and 4 summer sport sign up form

* Please note amendments to squad tennis times for Saturday.

LEARNER ACHIEVEMENTS

We always love to hear of our learners' external sport achievements. Please email a short blurb along with 3 high quality photographs (1 Mb minimum) to External Sport News.

Shihan Huang

Shihan (Grade 1 1) competed in the Western Cape LC-A Championships 2025 at UWC (4–8 December) in the 16 years and over age group, taking part in 8 individual events and 1 relay. She achieved four personal bests and qualified for 5 B-finals and 1 A-final.

Final Results:

100m Backstroke – B Final, 8th
200m Freestyle – B Final, 2nd
50m Butterfly – B Final, 3rd
200m Individual Medley – B Final, 1st
50m Freestyle – B Final, 4th
100m Butterfly – A Final, 4th

Well done Shihan!

Madison Coleman

Madison (Grade 11) competed in the open category at the Western Cape Long Course Championships in Malmesbury (4–8 December 2025), swimming 9 individual races, achieving 2 personal bests, and qualifying for 6 finals.

Final Results:

100m Breaststroke – Silver
400m Individual Medley – Bronze
200m Individual Medley – Bronze
200m Breaststroke – 4th
50m Breaststroke – 5th
200m Backstroke – 8th

Madison was also selected to represent Cape Town Aquatics at the Inter-District Prestige Gala in Gqeberha (9–11 January 2026), where she swam 4 individual races and 2 relays, achieving 2 personal bests.

Final Results:

100m Breaststroke – Gold
50m Breaststroke – Silver
200m Individual Medley – Bronze
2 Relays – Gold

Well done, Madison! We’re proud of your resilience and performances under challenging conditions. Best of luck with training for the SA National Junior Champs in March 2026.

Steffan Hillebrand

Steffan (Grade 11) represented South Africa at the UIPM Biathle & Triathle World Championships 2026 in December. Triathle, part of the Modern Pentathlon disciplines, combines swimming, running, and laser pistol shooting.

Competing in the U19 age group, Steffan won gold in the Individual Triathle and added gold in the U19 mixed relays, showcasing outstanding skill, versatility, and composure across all events. He also won team gold for South Africa, competing in the U19 mixed relay.

Very well done Steffan.

Carl Sheffler

Carl (Grade 10) represented the Hoërikwagga Bulls at the Cape Premier League Cricket tournament in late November and early December 2025. Competing at U15 level, the team narrowly missed out on a place in the final and finished 3rd overall. Carl played a key role in the campaign and had the honour of serving as the team’s opening bowler, a clear reflection of the trust placed in him at this level.

Benjamin Fourie

Benjamin (Grade 7) competed in the 2025 South Africa Sailing Youth National Championships, held in Hermanus from 14 to 19 December 2025. Over four days of racing, he sailed 12 races and finished 12th out of 33 sailors in the Optimist A Fleet, which includes boys and girls aged 10 to 15.

In addition, Benjamin was selected to compete in the Optimist Team Racing Event, where teams of three sailors were randomly drawn from the top 18 competitors. Racing in a three-boat against three-boat round robin format, his team won first place overall.

Well done Benjamin!

Callum Herbert and Friends - Football

Callum played for NOVA Nacional FC in Parklands along with his Parklands friends Cameron Damarrel-Fox and Ruben Fourie for the Under 12 team. They won their league in the Cape Town Tygerberg LFA, and Callum joined the club as goalkeeper right at the end of the season, and they won the Cup competition as well, doing the double in the league and Cup.

Congratulations Callum, Cameron and Ruben!

Anna Herbert - Football

Anna played for Nova Nacionale FC in Parklands for the ladies senior team, and they won their league in the Cape Town Tygerberg LFA on 56 points, gaining promotion to the league above them for the 2026 season.

Congratulations Anna!

Meet your Sport Prefects

Sports Department

Aquatics (swimming and water polo)

Rebecca Walker (rwalker@parklands.co.za)

Athletics and softball

Marc Viljoen (mviljoen@parklands.co.za)

Cricket and tennis

Darin Viljoen (dviljoen@parklands.co.za)

Head of Sport

Darryn Hunt (dhunt@parklands.co.za)

Head of Cricket

Gary Gilder (ggilder@parklands.co.za)

Thank you to Connor and Mkhuseli for organising and hosting our 2026 new learner device orientation session. Thank you to everyone who supported Connor and Mkhuseli and assisted with device training. We wish all our learners an innovative 2026.

Our 2026 new learners and device orientation supporters.

General

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...

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENTS

College Crest and Logos

The College Crest and logos are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission from the Head of Marketing: cdevos@parklands.co.za

Access to Campus

Please note that for security reasons, no parents or visitors are allowed past the Admin building during the week without reporting to reception. We have instructed our learners and staff to ask anyone without a Visitor's Badge to report to reception.

No Dogs Allowed

Please note that the College does not allow animals, especially dogs, on campus, except in the following cases:

Officially registered guide or support dogs (with the necessary harness).
Pets owned by personnel residing on campus for security purposes.

Lost Cellphones

Almost on a daily basis we are asked to assist with finding lost cellphones. It has become an impossible task and we simply cannot expect staff to actively look for misplaced cellphones. We provide adequate facilities for the learners to lock their devices away.

If a learner misplaces or loses their cellphone, parents are required to report the missing device to the local police station.

Learners need to complete a report about the missing device at reception of the ICT desk in the event that it is handed in.

AirPods

We do not look for missing AirPods. Learners have been told that they should rather not bring AirPods to school, as they get lost easily.

PRE-PRIMARY

If you have dress-up clothes, dolls’ clothes, or home-corner play items in good condition that your family no longer uses - especially after the festive season - we would gladly give them a new home in our Pre-Primary classrooms. These little additions make playtime richer for the children. Donations can be dropped off at the Pre-Primary at your convenience.

BOOK DONATIONS FOR ACADEMIC TOP ACHIEVERS

Thank you to the following parents and staff who donated books: Mrs Priscilla Brijlal and Mr Richard Knaggs.

2026 DATES

Summer Quarter: 20 Jan - 26 March

Autumn Quarter: 8 April - 24 June

Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 September

Spring Quarter: 14 October - 4 December

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please follow us on social media

Parklands College & CRPP on Facebook

Parklands College & CRPP on Twitter

www.instagram.com/parklandscollege/?hl=en

MEMOS FROM OTHER FACULTIES

PP: https://ppblog.parklands.co.za

JP: https://jpblog.parklands.co.za

SP: https://spblog.parklands.co.za

CONCLUSION

This week has made us immensely proud. The excitement and energy with with which our learners embrace opportunities is a real motivation in our strive for excellence. Lets maintain the momentum of the positive start to the year and the connections made during the first week. Laugh a lot, cherish friendships, be grateful for each day and create memories that last forever.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Ancia Vosloo

Principal: Secondary Faculty

avosloo@parklands.co.za

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