From the Office

Dear Parents and Learners

We trust that our learners are feeling confident in their preparations and giving account of the knowledge they have gained over the first half of the year.  Stay motivated; the holiday is around the corner!

All the best to Mr Baker

College blazers

Please be reminded that all learners need to wear the new striped blazer from the start of 2026, with the obvious exception of those who wear Honours Blazers.  To ensure timely delivery, we advise you to place your order with our uniform supplier, School and Leisure, early.

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. tania@sportstudio.co.za

We are the winners! 

Coronation Top Investor Challenge

During the second week of May, our Economics learners took part in the inaugural Coronation Top Investor Challenge: Schools Edition. This exciting competition provided the opportunity to learn about the basic concepts of investing via some reading material and watching videos created by Coronation that outlined three possible scenarios to be considered when deciding on how to allocate investment funds.

The competition had great appeal, and getting involved was easy - instructions from the organisers were: “Give your learners the opportunity to learn valuable money skills for the future, win potentially life-changing prizes, and have plenty of fun along the way.

• No investment knowledge needed

• Teams invest virtual money (R1 million) in imaginary scenarios, learning valuable money skills

• Complete the three rounds in your own time before 19 May 2025

• Only a computer or phone with internet is needed”

As expected, there were many schools from across South Africa that took part. We were overjoyed to find out that we had two teams (matric learners) in the Top 10 of the competition, with one of the teams being the overall winner of the Challenge:

1st Place:  Cashflow Co-Pilots - Reuben Rietoff and Mbali Nhuku

9th Place:  877 Fortune Investors - Noah le Grange, Jagger Solomon, Gabriel Louw

In yesterday’s prize-giving ceremony, the College was awarded R50 000 for the school, Reuben and Mbali were each awarded a unit trust investment to the value of R25 000.

To take first place is a fantastic achievement, given the complexity of the task and the quality of the competitors.  We have been working hard to make Parklands College one of the top schools for Economics in South Africa and it is immensely satisfying to see that our rigorous programme not only prepares our learners well for final exams but also equips them with the skills to apply their knowledge and find relevance in their learning with very tangible results.

It is hoped that all of the learners who took part in the competition will feel motivated to continue on their investment journey and we trust that the Grade 10 and 11 learners will be looking forward to taking part in the competition again next year.  

Well done to all of our learners who participated,  we are immensly proud of you.

Coronation published the following information yesterday afternoon:

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.

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.

Please click on the tabs at the top of the Memo to access useful information:  Calendars, Academic info and Assessment Calendars, Uniform requirements and Operational Information (including Parent&Learner Directory, EDANA app instructions and KARRI app guidelines for use at Kauai)

We updated the Parent & Learner Directory on 28 February with information regarding the security of electronic devices (iPads and Laptops.)  

ACADEMICS

Academic Links

Note the section at the top dedicated specifically to academic links.  Click on the links below to find: 

🎓 Autumn Quarter Timetables,  🎓Assessment Calendars, the  🎓 Tutorial Schedule, the  🎓 Subject Change Deadlines, the   🎓Promotion Requirements and   🎓 Absence during Assessments or Exams and 🎓 Exam Dates 

Grade 7 Exams

Our Grade 7s had a positive start to their first examination at the Secondary Faculty...

English Writing Paper

Fit Flex - Exam Edition

Food Technology

The Grade 9 Food Technology learners were very busy making a 'healthier option' meal deal for their exam. We had a wonderful variety of chicken and beef burgers, wraps, pizza, dumplings and even salads! All the packaging was personally labeled with their own imaginative logos.

Well done Grade 9s!

June Examinations

June Examination Timetable

The June Exam Timetable has now been finalised:  JUNE EXAM TT 2025 

June Examination Study Guidelines:

June Grade 12 Study Guidelines, June Grade 11 Study Guidelines, June Grade 10 Study Guidelines, June Grade 9 Study Guidelines,  June Grade 8 Study Guidelines, June Grade 7 Study Guidelines 

Proposed Study Timetables

Our counselling department has thoughtfully prepared proposed study timetables to support our GET learners:

Grade 7 Study Timetable,  Grade 8 Study Timetable,  Grade 9 Study Timetable

Exam Arrangements

School start at normal time, 07:50.  Please arrive promptly.

Normal dress and grooming applies.

A study venue is made available at school for those who cannot study at home when they are not writing.

Link to Exam Agreement

Link to Exam Rules & Regulations

See Academic Links tab with information about absence. during the exam period.

Mid-year Exams:  Please note that question papers will be written until the very last day of the quarter, Wednesday, 25 June.  Reports will be issued in the third quarter.  Learners who miss question papers for legitimate reasons will have to write during the first week back, starting on Monday, 21 July 2025.

Prelim Exams:: Please note that question papers will be written until the very last day of the quarter, Tuesday, 23 September.  Learners who are absent for exams will need to submit a doctor's certificate.  Reports will be issued in the next quarter.  

Grade 12 NSC (National Senior Certificate)

NSC 2025 Timetable

From the English Department

This quarter's digital bookshelf is for true readers, as there is not much time for this leisure in between studying for our mid-year exams coming up. That being said, these suggestions will be sure to immerse you in worlds very different from our own, whether you're choosing from the genres of fiction, fantasy, historical or autobiographical. Delving into a bit of fantasy in order to face reality has proven to be very beneficial for the human (and teenage) brain. 

Happy reading! 

ROBOTICS

LEARNER AFFAIRS

Learners driving to school

Every year we receive requests from learners driving themselves to school to park their vehicles on the school grounds.  We will not allow that for the following very important and well-considered reasons:

1. Safety:  Hundreds of younger learners are dropped and picked up in the parking lot daily and the danger of allowing an additional approximate 100 inexperienced drivers (by the second half of the year) onto the parking lot, is a risk too big to take.

2. Insurance:  The school has public liability insurance for injuries due to school-related events.  Driving a car is not a school-related event and will therefore not be covered by our insurance.

3. Necessity:  There is close enough access to public transport (MyCity) for there to be no need for learners to drive themselves to school if their parents are unable to do so.

4. Unlicensed driving:  Some parents allow their children to illegally drive vehicles to school.  As learners arrive and leave during peak times, it is impossible for the security guards to check licences without causing massive congestion.

There are parking embayments in College Avenue for learners to park their vehicles and when that is full, there is ample parking space available at Checkers.  The parking area on the East side of the gate is also available for parking.  This can be accessed from Sandown Road.

FEEDBACK

Science Expo News!

All 16 of our Expo teams that participated in the District Expo have been selected to take part in the Cape Town Regional Expo for Young Scientists.  This event will be held from 18–20 August at UCT.  Congratulations to all the team members, and best of luck as you prepare for the next round. We are proud of your hard work and look forward to wonderful results.

A special word of thanks to the parents of these learners for your ongoing support and for being such an important part of your child’s Expo journey.

Dristhi Ramkelawan, Naeha Naidu, Zayn Redelinghuys, Caterina Frazzitta, Noah Abbott, Zacchary Rawat, Madison Coleman, Lyla Crighton, Liat Demissew, Ella Frielinghaus, Alexa-Rose Schreuder, Logan De Araujo, Puneet Nagendrakumar, Aden van Rhyn, Jenna Simpson, Kaylee-Jade Mestre, Shihan Huang, Arabella Fox, Keagan Michel, Aaron Bouwers, Ashley Machine & Gerhard Vosloo

LOOKING AHEAD

Two opportunities for international travel in 2026

To travel and explore different countries and cultures with your friends is an experience you carry with you for the rest of your life.

Cultural Tour for Juniors to Paris in September 2026

Parklands College is planning a Cultural Tour to Paris in September 2026 for our current Grade 5, 6 & 7 learners.  (Grade 7 and 8 learners from the Secondary Faculty).  

Should you be interested in your child participating in the tour, or require further information, please email Mme A Bailly at abailly@parklands.co.za.  A truly memorable cultural experience awaits!

Cultural tour for Seniors to Budapest and Vienna in March 2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the online information evening about the proposed tour for next year.  Please find the updated presentation,  including the costs,  below.  Kindly scan the QR code to reply by Friday, 13 June if you are interested.

• This tour is for Parklands College learners only and they will be accompanied by our own staff members in addition to the tour guide.

SERVICE

Learner Achievements

Karena Li

On 17-18 May Karena Li participated in Western Cape school chess individual championships 2025 in Worcester and achieved a good result. 

On 24 May she participated in CBC Chess Tournament and won the best female player and placed 2nd place U14 group. Well done!

Parklands College sport schedule 2 June to 19 June 2025

Please remember to subscribe to our Secondary sports calendar using this link:

Secondary sports calendar 

Book here via Quicket.

Please click on the link:  https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/parklandscollegedance/home

There's lots of buzz in the Music Department ...

🎹 A PIANO MASTERCLASS EXPERIENCE WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL PROF. NINA SCHUMANN

Parklands College proudly presents an exciting opportunity to learn from one of South Africa’s most celebrated pianists and educators. Join us for a 2-day piano masterclass led by the extraordinary Professor Nina Schumann, renowned for her virtuosic artistry and dynamic teaching.

🎼 WHAT TO EXPECT:
From interactive workshops to live performances and personalised coaching, this experience promises to challenge, inspire, and transform pianists at all levels. Whether you're a performer or a passionate observer, prepare to be immersed in the world of expressive, technical, and refined piano playing.

Application Link: https://forms.gle/fG9hM97WLKfvgWiU6 

EQUITY & DIVERSITY 

Mrs Alexis Matsimela: amatsimela@parklands.co.za 

Mr Peter Bates: pbates@parklands.co.za

LEARNER SUPPORT 

Mrs Scott (C block):  sjscott@parklands.co.za

Mrs Kistan (Resource Centre):  skistan@parklands.co.za

Michelle Klein - THYNK SOLUTIONS for subject and career choice 

I provide career guidance consultations both in-person and online. I decided to compile this ebook as it offers several advantages: convenience, affordability, and accessibility.

At R350, there is tremendous value in this personalised ebook, which includes a career assessment and feedback thereof in the ebook, interactive sheets, links for researching, and all the information contained in the consultation. The difference between the consultation and the ebook: the learner does the exploration himself/herself. I am attaching details of both the consultation and the ebook so that parents and learners can see what each one entails, and links below for orders/bookings:   

E-book Request   

Career Guidance Consultation

TERTIARY STUDIES 

Open Days and Application Dates 2025 for Universities and Colleges 

Future Doctors Academy

CONCLUSION

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.

Air pods

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

Enjoy a great weekend.

Kind regards

Sylvia Steyn

ssteyn@parklands.co.za

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