Dear Parents

As we come to the end of another week of examinations, and the first exam week for our GET learners, we are certainly ready to welcome the weekend!

I hope our learners find some time to rest and recharge between their exam preparations. Sufficient rest, a healthy diet and regular exercise are all essential components of effective and healthy study habits. Finding the right balance between preparation and looking after oneself is just as important as the studying itself.

We look forward to enjoying this evening’s First Team Braai and wish our teams participating in the Hackathon on Saturday and Sunday the very best. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

2027 CAMPS

The Grade 7 to 12 camps will take place in January 2027, providing learners with a valuable opportunity to strengthen grade connections and start the new academic year with a sense of belonging and excitement.

We have only a small number of indemnity forms outstanding and ask that parents complete and submit them as soon as possible.

2027 TEXTBOOK AND STATIONERY LISTS

Kindly refer to the textbook and stationery requirements lists provided in our 2027 Textbook and Stationery Letter below.  Lists sourced from external websites / suppliers may not be accurate or up to date.

2027 DEVICE LETTERS

Please find the letters outlining the 2027 device requirements:

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) EXAMS

2026 DBE NSC Final Examination Timetable

NOVEMBER 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.

Grade R Graduation Ceremony

As Christopher Robin Pre-Primary celebrates 45 years of excellence, our Executive Prefects had the privilege of joining in a very special milestone – the Grade R Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026. 

It is quite something to think that these little graduates will be our Matric Class of 2038! We look forward to watching them flourish as they begin the next chapter of their journey at Parklands College.

Meet the Class of 2038!

Sesona and Osi shine at Mouille Point

Last Saturday, Sesona and Osi had the wonderful opportunity to showcase their musical talents at a prestigious year-end function in Mouille Point, attended by an impressive guest list, including Sanlam Chairman, Mr Temba Mvusi, and former Miss South Africa, Basetsana Kumalo. Their invitation followed a memorable performance at our Prestige Concert, where their talent clearly made a lasting impression. 

Both learners represented Parklands College beautifully, captivating the audience and earning high praise from those in attendance. The owner of O'Two Hotels was so impressed that he is already considering inviting them to perform at the opening of his new hotel early next year. We are incredibly proud of Sesona and Osi.

Meeting the Grade 6 Class of 2027

Our 2027 Grade 7 Heads visited the Prep School to meet the Grade 6 learners who will be joining us as our 2027 Grade 7s. There were plenty of questions, lots of excitement and, no doubt, a little anticipation as they begin looking forward to this exciting next chapter of their Parklands journey. We look forward to welcoming them to Secondary!

A Musical Opportunity of a Lifetime for Osi

An exciting musical opportunity is on the horizon for Osi, who has been invited to collaborate on the recording of an original song with a distinctly South African character.

The project is being spearheaded by the Young Hearts Africa Foundation (www.youngheartsafrica.org), an organisation that uses music as an important vehicle for advocacy and fundraising. Its founder has previously collaborated with internationally acclaimed artists, including Dutch singer Stef Bos and Sir Brian May, legendary guitarist of Queen.

Osi has been invited to perform the solo soprano vocals on this ambitious new composition, which will feature choirs and a full symphony orchestra. Stef Bos has agreed to collaborate once again, with discussions also underway to involve the Drakensberg Boys Choir and the TCC in the recording.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for Osi to work alongside established international artists and contribute to a project that uses the power of music to make a difference. We are incredibly proud of her and look forward to following this exciting musical journey!

Congratulations, Osi! We cannot wait to see and hear where this opportunity takes you!

Grade 9 Food Technology 

Our Grade 9 Food Technology learners had a very successful week of practical examinations! They were challenged to prepare their own wraps as part of a Healthy Fast Food Meal Deal, and I was extremely impressed with the effort, creativity and enthusiasm shown by everyone.

The learners put their skills and knowledge into practice, and it was wonderful to see their hard work come together.

Well done, Grade 9! You should all be very proud of yourselves!        Lucette Torbet

Grade 7 Science Practical

Our Grade 7 learners enjoyed an opportunity to bring science to life through a practical lesson, exploring scientific concepts through hands-on experimentation, observation and discovery. Learning is always more meaningful when curiosity leads the way!

MAIN GATE ACCESS: 

The safety and security of our learners remain our highest priority. For this reason, access through the main entrance gate is permitted only to vehicles displaying a valid Parklands College access sticker or to visitors who have completed the required scanning and registration procedures.

Our security guards are simply carrying out their duties and ensuring that the necessary safety protocols are followed. We kindly ask for your understanding, patience and cooperation as we support them in maintaining a safe environment for everyone at the College. Thank you for helping us keep our learners safe.

ELECTRIC SCOOTERS:

Please note that electric scooters, according to the Department of Transport are not permitted on public roads or general pavements. Riding is generally restricted to private property or specific municipal areas/promenades where local bylaws or rules explicitly allow it. Milnerton does not have a dedicated electric scooter bylaw like the Atlantic Seaboard.  

With this in mind electric scooters will not be allowed on Parklands College Secondary Faculty premises. Also, please be reminded that skateboards and roller blades are not allowed on campus.

EDANA MP INSTALLATION: 

This platform is also used to send important notifications and updates, and it will also provide access to children’s reports when they are released. Please enable notifications on the app so you can receive important push notifications from the school. 

To install the Ed-admin Multi Portal App, please follow the below instructions:

1.) Download the Ed-admin Multi Portal App by using the relevant link below:

● Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ed-admin-multi-portal/id6469108569
●  Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edana.edadmin&hl=en&gl= US

2.) Enter 230034 (Parklands College Code) and your email address to log in.

3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email. 

4) Enable notifications on the app so that you receive notifications from the school timeously. 

Please ensure that you keep this App updated otherwise you will be logged out and will have to repeat the above process to regain access.

DIGITAL BOOKSHELF

CONTACT

Please contact us for any learner support queries or information:

Samantha Scott: sjscott@parklands.co.za

FROM THE HEAD OF SPORT

This evening, we celebrate our final sport event for 2026 with our annual 1st Team Braai. It is an opportunity to connect with one another while recognising and celebrating the commitment, contribution and achievements of our 1st Team learners, coaches and managers throughout the year.

As we look ahead to 2027, we encourage all learners to give careful thought to their sport choices for the year ahead. We expect every learner to participate in at least one summer sport (Q1 and Q4) and one winter sport (Q2 and Q3). A link to the Q1 summer sign-ups for 2027 is given below.

We would also like to highlight the High Performance Cricket Holiday Sessions taking place at the start of 2027. These sessions offer an additional opportunity for learners to develop their skills and prepare for the upcoming cricket season. Please take note of the dates and arrangements, as advance sign-up is essential to secure a place.

LEARNER ACHIEVEMENTS

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

Our International Competitors

Three of our learners are currently representing themselves in sporting events abroad. We wish Keagan Beaumont (Gr 10), Finlay Ferguson (Gr 10) and Steffan Hillebrand (Gr 11) all the very best in their respective events. We look forward to hearing about their experiences and sharing their sporting news when they return.

SPORT FEEDBACK

Indoor Cricket Trials

Western Province Action Cricket Trials

Western Province Action Cricket is inviting young cricket players from schools across the Northern and Southern Suburbs of Cape Town to register for our upcoming provincial trials.

Our aim is to identify talented players, provide opportunities for development and give young cricketers the chance to represent Western Province at interprovincial level. We would love to see learners from your school take up this opportunity.

All cricket players born in 2009 or later are invited to register for the trials on the following dates:

• Sunday, 15 November 2026: Brackenfell Action Arena

Parents must complete the online registration form before the first trial round on 30 October 2026.

Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOOISZg0xxO-b2ld5B2m6B8S0ZfIEVdd5_KQVhvbqkOp8l8g/viewform

Please see the attached advert for the trial information and kindly share it with parents of eligible learners.

The selected players will have the opportunity to participate in the 2027 interprovincial tournaments, which will be held at Montague Action Arena:

• Little League (U10–U12): 25–29 June 2027

• Junior League (U13–U18): 30 June–4 July 2027

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.

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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

2027 DATES

Summer Quarter: 19 Jan 2027 -  17 March 2027

Autumn Quarter: 7 April 2027 -  23 June 2027

Winter Quarter: 21 July 2027 - 22 Sept 2027

Spring Quarter: 6 Oct 2027 - 3 Dec 2027

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Wishing all our parents, learners and friends a wonderful weekend! 

Ancia Vosloo

Principal: Secondary Faculty

avosloo@parklands.co.za