Welcome to our final academic quarter of 2026! I hope our learners and families enjoyed a restful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the weeks ahead.

As we look back on the end of last quarter, we encourage parents to visit our social media pages to enjoy the highlights from our Valedictory, Locking the Legacy and the many other special moments that brought our school year to life.

This blog is dedicated to celebrating the wonderful achievements of our learners during the school holidays. We are always proud of the ways in which our learners challenge themselves, pursue their passions and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

Our Matrics have begun their NSC examinations, marking a particularly significant time in the school calendar. For our younger learners, there are still many opportunities to learn, grow, explore and celebrate achievements before the year draws to a close.

Let us embrace this final stretch with enthusiasm, kindness and commitment, making every day count as we work together to finish 2026 on a positive note.

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.

PARENT EDUCATOR MEETING SLOTS

Our educators will be available online early next week for any parents who would like to meet with an educator or touch base regarding their child’s progress. Should you wish to arrange a meeting, please click on the link provided in the document below to book a suitable time slot.

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.

• Grade 7 Assessment Calendar

• Grade 8 Assessment Calendar

• Grade 9 Assessment Calendar

• Grade 10 Assessment Calendar

• Grade 11 Assessment Calendar

• Grade 12 Assessment Calendar 

🎯 Tutorial Schedule

2026 Spring Tutorial Schedule

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) EXAMS

Our Grade 12 Class of 2026 has officially begun the final stretch of their school journey, with the National Senior Certificate examinations now well underway.

It has already been a busy week for our Matrics, who have written CAT Practical, IT Practical, English Paper 3, Economics Paper 1, Design Paper 1 and Further Studies Physics. On Thursday, 15 October, the Grade 12s sat their English Paper 3 examination, marking another important milestone in their final examination programme.

After months of preparation, revision and commitment, our learners now have the opportunity to demonstrate all that they have learnt throughout their time at Parklands College. With several weeks of examinations still ahead, we encourage them to remain focused, manage their time carefully and approach each paper one at a time.

We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 and wish each of our Matrics strength, confidence and perseverance for the examinations ahead. The entire Parklands College community is behind you as you work towards the finish line.

2026 DBE NSC Final Examination Timetable

CLASS OF 2026 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

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 see the letters outlining the 2027 device requirements:

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.

Exam Study Timetables

Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINTER QUARTER ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS!

Grade 7

80% Aggregate and above

Sophia de Carvalho Smee, Brynn Eichbauer, Tshegofatso Le Roux, Naledi Ademoye, Ben Coelho, Sofia Joubert, Sivangaye Mdebuka, Ruben Roux, Ada Ukandu, Nina Davies, Ewan Eichbauer, Benjamin Fourie, Ava Ingram, Mihlali Mdudu, Nia Morule, Joshua Salter, Kassidy Chavik, Casey Donnelly, Matthew Taylor, Zihe Fan, Justin Milleskie, Jeeriya Moodley, Sofia Tramontano, Alexandra Gabriel, Callum Herbert, Shiko Molokwane, Elle Pieterse, Alyssa Veerasamy, Gia Williams-Brown

3rd Position in Grade 7: Naledi Ademoye; Ben Coelho; Sofia Joubert; Sivangaye Mdebuka

2nd Position in Grade 7: Sophia de Carvalho Smee; Brynn Eichbauer; Tshegofatso Le Roux

90% Aggregate and above

1st Position in Grade 7: Lea Botha

Grade 8

80% Aggregate and above

Thoshita Nagendrakumar, Kaiden Segal, Lucas de Carvalho Smee, Hayden Naidoo, Mea van der Merwe, Liam Brierton, Karena Li, Lexi Torlutter, Matthew Evans, Levi Le Grange, HuiQuan Sun, Roch Angel, Anna Herbert, Matthew Beukes, Fabio Florentino, Cameron Heyns, Luke Sly, Hope Diango, Gabriella Fredericks, Olivia Salvador, Diyana Manga, Luka Reyneke, Aquila Stevens

90% Aggregate and above

3rd Position in Grade 8: Ella Nel

2nd Position in Grade 8: Yihan Dai

1st Position in Grade 8: Saadhil Rampath

Grade 9

80% Aggregate and above

Caitlin Hunt, Emma Strümpher, Barry John van der Merwe, Henry Hansen, Gia Huy Kieu, Isabella Ankiah, Sethu Kunana, Taylor Watson, Skye Arendse-Martin, Carsten Dijkhuizen, Zaariya Ismail, Jaime Sieberhagen, Leo Davies, Natasha Jayakody, Lunje Mlaza, Jordan Donnelly, Ethan Pieterse, Samuel Dale, Grace Kairinos, Nokukhanya Khumalo, Manjulika Moodley, Lotta Wantzen

3rd Position in Grade 9: Isabella Ankiah; Sethu Kunana; Taylor Watson

2nd Position in Grade 9: Henry Hansen; Gia Huy Kieu

90% Aggregate and above

1st Position in Grade 9: Caitlin Hunt; Emma Strümpher, Barry John van der Merwe

Grade 10

75% Aggregate and above

Azraa Hendricks, Isabella Goldhill, Shyla Kurien, Holly Hickman, Luke Louw, Ryan Smal, Lufuno Thovhogi, ZhenXuan Yan, Sofia Adams, Heike du Toit, Zara Gilder

80% Aggregate and above

Noah Fick, Matthew Francke, Aidan Chow, Mosa Sebapadi, Luke Cloete, Lola Henning, Keagan Beaumont, Jaime Ramalheiro, Taziané Botha, Caitlin Smith, Jorja Hoppé, Israa Adam, Matthew Ankiah, Liam Oveshan Govender, Kira Maltz Kuhn, Wanganae Masindi, James Chavik, Isabela Manickum, Ronia Minkoulou, Viraya Pillay, Edilson Santos, Meredith Chirnside, Zelda Deiner, Lily Howe, Njabulo Maswana, Joel Ronaldson

90% Aggregate and above

3rd Position in Grade 10: Veer Atwaru, Keira Chirnside, Phoenix Srdic, Clara-Mari Vosloo, Jesse Loxton, Yaseen Salie, Madison Viljoen

2nd Position in Grade 10: Luan Odendaal, Carl Scheffler

1st Position in Grade 10: Ethan Wüst

Grade 11

75% Aggregate and above

Jason Bannon, Sesona Mbovane, Ithra Brenner, Caterina Frazzitta, Katrina Katiah, Alecea Vieira, Levi Cass, Joshua Crosson, Kylah Fenwick, Lesa Pokwana, Darshan Sooful, Alannah Barlow, Chiara Saunders, Ramabele Sello

80% Aggregate and above

Tyler Archery, Madison Coleman, Kaylee-Jade Mestre, Shihan Huang, Ammiel Kianda Mukalay, Aden van Rhyn, Joshua Kalapac, Luke Le Grange, Teballo Makuzeni, Suzanne Redelinghuys, Logan De Araujo, Kaylee Moodley, Alexa-Rose Schreuder, Michelle Chifamba, Puxin Hong, Elijah Le Grange, Luka Rose Begg, Madison Benjamin, Keren Mulamba-Kiasso, Leslie van Eck, Levi Scott-Hayward, Yufeng Zhu

90% Aggregate and above

Ella Frielinghaus, Steffan Hillebrand, Puneet Nagendrakumar, Jenna Simpson, Zacchary Rawat

3rd Position in Grade 11: Liat Demissew

2nd Position in Grade 11: Arabella Fox

1st Position in Grade 11: Gerhard Vosloo

JUNIOR TOUR DE MATHS

We are incredibly proud of our learners for being crowned Overall Winners of the Junior Tour de Maths 2026! Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

PARKLANDS COLLEGE SHINES AT THE ESKOM EXPO INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

The achievements of South Africa’s young scientists took centre stage at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) Grand Awards Ceremony. Medals were awarded to learners across the 13 Eskom Expo scientific categories after a week of research, judging and scientific exchange. We are proud to report that two of our learners were among the medallists.

Phoenix Srdic received a Gold Medal in the Physics, Astronomy and Space Sciences category. This was the only gold medal won by the Cape Town regional team. Phoenix also received a Special Award for being the Senior Category Winner.

Israa Adam received a Silver Medal in the Environmental Studies category, as well as a Special Award from FFS Refiners for the most innovative waste recycling project.

Their projects are the result of months of research, testing and refinement. Congratulations to Phoenix and Israa on this outstanding achievement.

NDPSC (NATIONAL DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION)

Jorja, Sethu, Caitlin and Kaylee-Jade competed in NIDPSC, delivering speeches, readings,  and arguments of an outstanding calibre. NIDPSC is regarded as the pinnacle of debating and public speaking in South Africa, and is used as a selection for the SA Team to participate at WIDPSC. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented Parklands College. 

Kaylee-Jade had an overall rank of 12th, placing her onnthe SA team. 

Caitlin is a reserve for the SA team, with her overall ranking at 19. 

Jorja was Ranked 21st, an exceptional achievement at such a high level. 

WIDPSC  2027 will be held in Shangai, and we look forward to seeing what our speakers can do on the world stage. 

PARKLANDS YOUNG SCIENCTISTS ENGAGING WITH UNIVERSITIES AND STEM EXPERTS

Gerhard Vosloo and I presented at the “Reimagining STEM Education: Shaping STE*M Education” Conference

Mr Don Duffield and Gerhard Vosloo, our Head Boy, had the wonderful privilege of presenting “From Learner to Scientist and Engineer: Exploring the Development of Scientific and Engineering Identities Through Authentic STEM Experiences in South Africa” at the “Reimagining STEM Education: Shaping STE*M Education” Conference, held at the Stellenbosch University Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS).

The presentation explored the value of authentic STEM experiences - including IYPT, SAYPT, EXPO and the opportunities provided through the Parklands College STAR Programme - in developing the identities of talented young people as future scientists and engineers. Our work was shared with STEM academics and educators from Germany, Belgium, the USA, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.

Kaylee-Jade Mestre and Liat Demissew presented their research to professional scientists at UCT

Kaylee-Jade Mestre, a Grade 11 learner at Parklands College, had the opportunity to present her research on two of the IYPT problems she investigated for the 39th International Young Physicists’ Tournament in Zurich.

She first presented her research into the “Oil Flow” problem to the Non-Linear Dynamics Research Unit at UCT. She subsequently presented her research into the “Self-starting Siphon” problem to Professor Arnaud Malan and his Industrial Computational Fluid Dynamics team at UCT.

Liat Demissew, Captain of Team South Africa at IYPT 2026, also presented her research into the “Singing Ruler” problem to the Non-Linear Dynamics Research Unit at UCT.

These presentations led to meaningful discussions and valuable feedback from professional scientists. There is perhaps no better way for young physicists to deepen their understanding than by sharing their research with practising scientists and engaging in discussions about their work.

A BIG THANK YOU to UCT’s Applied Mathematics Faculty and the Industrial Computational Fluid Dynamics team for providing these wonderful opportunities for our learners. A further BIG THANK YOU to Team South Africa’s Team Leader and IOC Representative, Frank Smuts, for organising these valuable opportunities.

These experiences demonstrate the incredible value of providing our learners with opportunities to move beyond the classroom, engage with professional scientists and experience what it means to be part of the wider scientific community."

Mr Duffield

SAICA BUSINESS GAMES

On Saturday, 19 September, a team of Parklands College learners had the opportunity to participate in the SAICA Business Games, hosted at the University of the Western Cape (UWC).

The Business Games provided learners with an opportunity to step beyond the classroom and engage with practical business challenges in a dynamic and collaborative environment. They played a similation of Intern CA(SA), which simulates a trainee's progression in an audit firm form the first year to the third.  Throughout the day, learners were encouraged to apply their knowledge, think critically, work as a team and develop their problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Our learners thoroughly enjoyed the experience and embraced the opportunity to engage with fellow learners while gaining valuable insight into the world of business and the accounting profession.

We are proud of the way our team conducted themselves throughout the event and represented Parklands College. Thank you to SAICA and UWC for providing our learners with this valuable and engaging experience.

HAPPY HOUSE CAPTAINS

Our proud House Captains showing off their certificates! 

GRADE 12 VISUAL ART AND DESIGN OPENING

The opening of our Grade 12 Art and Design Exhibition was a proud moment, showcasing the creativity, talent and countless hours of hard work that our learners have invested in their portfolios. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the artistic journeys reflected in their work!

GEOGRAPHY OUTING

The Grade 10 Geography learners attended an outing on Wednesday, 14 October. The day started with a journey to the top of Table Mountain on the cableway where our guide Alfred gave us a tour and gave us a geographical and historical perspective of Cape Town and its surrounds. This was followed by a drive to Signal Hill and a visit to the Company Gardens. Our final stop was the Oranjezicht Market where Sheryl gave us the history of the market, it's daily running, lessons in entrepreneurship and tourism in Cape Town. 

PEER SUPPORT WORKSHOP - Grade 5 and 6 on the SP Campus

At the end of Quarter 3, our Peer Supporters and Prefects visited the SP campus for an informative and engaging session on friendship, connection and navigating changes in relationships. Through sharing personal stories and experiences, the team helped learners better understand the complexities of friendship and offered valuable insights into managing friendship changes, building healthy relationships and adapting to new social environments.

As our Grade 6 learners prepare to transition to the secondary campus next year, they were also reminded that they are not alone. Our Prefects, Peer Supporters and Learner Integration Team will be available to offer guidance, support and a friendly face as they navigate this exciting new chapter. 

The team was also blown away by the learners’ insightful questions and mature responses, making it a meaningful and rewarding session for everyone involved!

SALA RESULTS

Over the course of the year, Public Speaking Learners have taken part in various rounds of the South African Literacy Association Public Speaking Competition. We recently received the results from the Nation Final of the competition. A big congratulation to the following learners:

(Grade 12) Cameron Makuzeni: 1st place for Self Written Poetry,

Aisha Salie: 4th place for Public Speaking,

(Grade 11) Liat Demissew: 1st place for Poetry, 7th for Public Speaking,

(Grade 10) Oyin Eniola: 1st place for Self Written Poetry,

    Veer Atwaru: 9th for Public Speaking,

(Grade 9) Nokukhanya Khumalo: 3rd for Reading,

                                 Tendeka Njukaya: 5th for Reading,

(Grade 8)                  Scarlett Janse van Rensburg: 1st for Poetry,

                                 Yihan Angelina Dai: 2nd for Poetry, 6th for Reading,

                                 Lexi Torlutter: 2nd for Public Speaking, 5th for Reading

(Grade 7)                 Sophia de Carvalho Smee: 3rd for Public Speaking,

                                 Ada Ukandu: 5th for Reading

Grade 10 Dance

It has become tradition for the Grade 10 class at Parklands College to celebrate the end of the first year of the FET phase with a semi formal dance. This year is no exception and we look forward to an evening of fun and celebration at the 2026 Grade 10 dance.

The details for the dance are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026

Venue: Eensgezind Function Venue, Durbanville

Time: 18:30 to 22:30 (buses to leave at 17:00 and return at 23:00)

Dress: Semi formal

Indemnity: Form - Grade 10 parents please complete by 23/10/2026

ED-ADMIN 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

Parklands College Sport Awards

Congratulations to all our sports awards recipients who were acknowledged at our Sport Awards on 18 September. Certificates were presented for achievements in non-College sport, while half colours, certificates, medals, colours, honours and trophy awards recognised learners for their achievements and contribution to sport. Well done to each learner for their dedication and hard work.

We value the contribution of all our learners who participate in sport at the College, as well as those who support their peers from the sidelines. Both are important parts of our sporting community.

We were honoured to welcome Mr Luc Van der Hofstadt, owner of Mentally Fit, as our guest speaker. His address, The Champions Mindset: From Silo Culture into Legacy Culture, challenged us to think beyond results and consider what it takes to build a winning culture and leave a lasting legacy.

Key takeaways from his address included:

• Develop a champion’s mindset: Progress from participation to performance, from performance to winning, and ultimately towards creating a lasting legacy.

• Understand your purpose: Know why you do what you do, what drives you, and what you want to achieve. A clear purpose helps guide the decisions and actions needed to reach your goals.

• Develop the whole athlete: Sporting performance depends on physical, mental and emotional capabilities. Athletes need to be physically fit, mentally sharp and emotionally equipped to perform under pressure and contribute to their teams.

• Build a winning culture: Success requires shared values, commitment and accountability. Moving away from a silo culture means working towards a common purpose rather than operating in isolation.

• Think beyond winning: Results matter, but so does the impact we have on others. A legacy is built through our contribution, the example we set and the difference we make to those around us.

• Keep it simple and make it visible: Clear goals, shared values and consistent actions turn intentions into progress. Understanding the future we want to create should shape what we do today.

Luc’s message was a timely reminder that sport is about more than the result on the scoreboard. It is about developing capable athletes, building a strong sporting culture and creating an impact that lasts beyond an individual season.

Summer Sport

Summer sport training is back in full swing. Please communicate any concerns to the relevant sports staff, and ensure that learners arrive at training in the correct kit and are ready to participate.

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.  

CPL HOCKEY

Towards the end of last quarter, Mea van der Merwe represented the All Stars Girls Under-14 team at the CPL tournament, gaining valuable experience competing against talented players from other schools.

Benjamin Fourie (Grade 7) also competed at the 45th Freda Barnard Invitational Gala in Oudtshoorn. Across the four-day gala, he swam in 18 events and achieved five podium finishes and five personal best times. Well done Benjamin!

Gold: Boys 200m Freestyle Relay, Boys 200m Medley Relay

Silver: 200m Breaststroke, 200m Butterfly

Bronze: 200m Individual Medley

HOME and AWAY

The 2nd Team for Softball played against Table View High School

1st TEAM CAPTAINS

Congratulations to the learners elected  as our 1st team captains for the remainder of this season and the start of the 2027 season.

Joshua Neil - U19 1st XI Cricket Captain

Leigh Maharage -  U19 Girls' Water Polo Captain

Travis Schenk - U19 Boys' Water Polo Captain

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...

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

Proposed 2027 Dates for Learners

Summer Quarter: 19 Jan 2027 -  18 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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MEMOS FROM OTHER FACULTIES

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

As we begin our final academic quarter, I wish all our learners a positive and successful end to the year. May you approach the weeks ahead with enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to give of your best. Make the most of the opportunities available to you, continue to support one another, and take pride in the progress you make. Let us finish the year strongly, together!

Ancia Vosloo

Principal: Secondary Faculty

avosloo@parklands.co.za