WELCOME BACK

A school is at its best when it is filled with people. After the quieter weeks of the holiday, we eagerly anticipate the return of our learners and families, bringing back the energy, conversation and sense of purpose that define daily life at Parklands College.

This is an information blog to help everyone prepare for the week ahead. Be sure to look out for Friday's blog, where we will share the many highlights and celebrations from the end of last quarter, as well as the exciting activities and achievements from a busy holiday period.

The Winter Quarter promises to be filled with memorable moments, beginning with our production of High School Musical 2 later this week. If you have not yet secured your tickets, join us in supporting our talented cast, crew and staff, who have dedicated countless hours to bringing this spectacular production to the stage.

As we embark on another exciting quarter, we are reminded of what a privilege it is to work alongside such remarkable young adults, each with their own unique strengths, aspirations and potential. Thank you for entrusting your children to our care. We look forward to celebrating their journeys, supporting their growth and watching them discover their purpose as they realise their potential.

Please mail secondary@parklands.co.za with any news about your children's achievements over the holiday.

 READY FOR THE SHOW...

 VISITING THE PREP SCHOOL...

Start of Winter Quarter 2026

We look forward to welcoming back all our learners on Wednesday, 24 July 2026 at 07:50. 

Wednesday, 22 July (Day 1 timetable)

07:50  Opening Assembly

08:45  Grade Meetings

09:15   Break 

09:35  Normal timetable with shortened lessons for the rest of the day 

Thursday, 23 July - Day 2

Friday, 24 July - Day 3

Parent Educator Meetings

Our educators will be available for parent meetings on Monday, 27 July, Tuesday, 28 July and Wednesday, 29 July.  In some cases, educators have made different dates available.  Should you wish to meet with them, kindly use the link to view and book an available online:  Parent Educator Meeting Slots 2026 (Parent Booking Guide)

Important Dates & Highlights

(subject to change)

23-25 July High School Musical

7 August 40 Day Breakfast

15 August Derby Day

18 August Leadership Induction Ceremony

19 August Prelim Block Day

20 August Prelim Examination commence

21-23 August Prefect Camp

27 August Gr9 Subject Choice Evening

1 September Unicorn Awards

12 September Open Day

18 September Sport Awards

19 September Matric Dance

22 September STCL Awards and Honours & Leadership Awards

23 September Valedictory & Locking the Legacy

13 October Grade 12 NSC Exam Start

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.

New Staff

We are delighted to welcome several new members of staff to the Parklands College family this term. We know they will make a valuable contribution to our community, and we wish them every success as they begin this exciting new chapter with us.

Academic Information

Grade Heads Contact Details

GRADE 7 Joshua Wyngaard (jwyngaard@parklands.co.za)

Alexis Matsimela (amatsimela@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 8 Chris Dicks (cdicks@parklands.co.za)

Allison O'Toole (aotoole@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 9 Michael Engelbrecht (mengelbrecht@parklands.co.za)

Cayleigh Conradie (cconradie@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 10 Carine le Roux (cleroux@parklands.co.za

Luke Baker (lbaker@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 11 Craig Fortuin (cfortuin@parklands.co.za)

Jana Redpath (jredpath@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 12 Christel Weigelt-Harvey (cweigeltharvey@parklands.co.za)

Assistant: Astrid Strauss (astrauss@parklands.co.za)

Prefect applications

The Prefect application process is underway. Grade 11 learners need to ensure that requirements and deadlines are adhered to. Please view the timeline below:

Timeline

Monitor sign-up: 20 July

Monitors shadowing Prefects: 22 July

Application process: 22 June - 22 July

Application verification: 24 July

Notification of successful applicants: 26 July

Excom interviews: 27 July

Q&A sessions in Grand Central: 27-29 July

Prefect applicant slides played: 30 July

Leadership Assembly: 31 July

Prefect voting: 3 August

Class/BITS/CLE representative elections

The new wave of elections for Class representatives (Grade 7-11), BITS representatives (Grade 7-11) and CLE representatives (Grade 7 only) commences on 22 July 2026. Learners can nominate themselves by completing a Google form that will be shared on 22 July 2026. Learners will be advised on the conditions during the Homeroom session on 22 July 2026.  

Applicants need to deliver a compulsory speech during homerooms on 27 July 2026. Voting will take place on 29 July 2026.  Training for successful Class Representative and BITS representatives will take place on 5 August 2026.   

Winter Sport Sign Up

Learners are required to sign up for one summer and one winter sport code. 

Please sign your child up for a Quarter 2 and 3 winter sport if you have not yet done so. 

Link: 2026 Q2 and 3 winter sport sign up form 

If your child is unable to take part in College sport due to College dance commitments, College robotics competitions, a medical reason that prevents participation, or participation in non-College sport at Provincial or National level through an accredited sporting body where training clashes with school sport, we kindly ask that you complete the form below and attach the relevant supporting documentation.

Please note that involvement in the school play does not exempt learners from participation in sport. However, consideration has been made with regard to training sessions.

Link: 2026 Excused Learner Form 

Winter Sport Timetable 2026

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

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

All learners are still welcome to join a free club or society this Quarter.

Learners are still welcome to sign up for the free clubs offered by the College. 

Just go to the respective club venue on the day and put your name on the list or email the educator running the club.

SCHEDULE

2026 Schedule - 2026 Time Table

General

UNIFORM

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

Dress and Grooming

We continue with winter uniform this quarter. Please be reminded that you are not allowed to mix sports uniform with your school uniform - you may not wear your tracksuit top with your blazer. No are beanies allowed. 

Please notify us if there is a uniform problem. We issue a uniform slip for legitimate uniform problems, provided that we receive prior notification. 

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

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