Secondary Faculty

12 OCTOBER 2026

INFORMATION START OF SPRING QUARTER

Dear Parents

WELCOME BACK

School reopens on Wednesday 14 October at 07:50. We will switch to summer uniform on the first day back. All co-curricular activities and sport will also resume on the first day back.

This memo provides important information regarding the arrangements for the start of the quarter. Our next memo, on Friday, 16 October 2026, will include feedback and highlights from the school holidays.

If your contact details change (email/telephone/address), please notify secondary@parklands.co.za so that we can update our systems.

PROGRAMME FOR WEDNESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2026 - DAY 2

07:50 Assembly in Curie Hall

09:35 Homeroom with Homeroom Educators. Prefect meeting in the IC boardroom (dress and grooming check)

10:00 - 10:35 Break

10:40 - 11:15 Session 3 (Day 2)

11:20 - 11:55 Session 4 (Day 2)

12:00 - 12:35 Session 5 (Day 2)

12:35 - 13:05 Break

13:10 - 13:50 Session 6 (Day 2)

13:55 - 14:35 Session 7 (Day 2)

SUMMER QUARTER ACADEMIC INFORMATION

🕒 Class Timetables

Find your class times, days, and subject allocations for Quarter 4: 2026 Q4 Timetables, Times and Day Allocation

📅 Assessment Calendars:

Use these calendars to plan ahead for tests, tasks, and exams.

🎯 Tutorial Schedule

2026 Spring Tutorial Schedule

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE 2026

To our Matric Class of 2026, we wish you every success as you begin your NSC examinations. Trust in your preparation, approach each paper with confidence, and remember to take one step at a time. We are incredibly proud of how far you have come and will be cheering you on throughout this final stretch. May you approach each examination with a calm mind, courage and determination. All the very best!

2026 DBE NSC Final Examination Timetable

GRADE 9 SYSTEMIC TESTING

All Grade 9 learners will participate in the WCED Systemic Testing on Friday, 16 October. Learners will complete assessments in Mathematics and English. The systemic testing serves as an external verification and benchmarking exercise and does not contribute towards learners’ SBA or promotion results.

Learners need to bring only the stationery required for the assessments and any books required for Session1 and 7. Their normal timetable will be adjusted for the day.

Woolworths has recently introduced its new MyDifference loyalty programme, replacing the previous MySchool system.

To continue supporting Parklands College & Christopher Robin Pre-Primary through your Woolworths shopping, please follow the steps below before 31 October to select us as your beneficiary in the Woolworths app.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make a difference

Download or update the Woolworths App on iOS (Apple App Store) or Android (Google Play Store).
Log in or register for a Woolworths account and activate your MyDifference profile.
Tap the "Loyalty" tab located at the bottom menu of the app.
Select "Causes" or "My Causes" to manage your chosen beneficiaries.
Choose "Choose My Own" and search for your specific school by name.
Select your school from the search results and choose Parklands College as your active cause.

EXAM INFORMATION

📝 Exam Timetables

Please see the examination timetable below for November 2026.

NOVEMBER EXAM TT 2026

📑 Exam Study Guidelines

Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Grade 8 Grade 7

Absenteeism during Exams and Assessments

A complete assessment portfolio (SBA - school based assessment), including all November examinations, is required for promotion into the next grade.

A learner can not be permitted to write the final exam should the SBA component be incomplete.

Should a learner be absent for the final examination without a valid reason, the learner will not be promoted to the next grade. A valid reason in this context includes the following:

a) illness, supported by a valid medical certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner;

b) humanitarian reasons, which include the death of an immediate family member, supported by a death certificate;

c) the learner appearing in a court hearing, which must be supported by written evidence; or

d) any other reason as may be accepted as valid by the Head of the assessment body.

Note that extended holiday breaks and travel do not constitute a valid reason.

CALENDARS

SECONDARY CALENDAR

SPORT CALENDAR

MUSIC NEWS

A gentle reminder that the Music Tuition Contract is perpetual. Should you wish to discontinue your child’s music lessons for 2027, written notice must be received by 2 November 2026. Notice received after this date will be subject to the contract’s termination terms.