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:

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

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.

HOUSE COMMITTEES 2027

Congratulations to the following learners on being selected to serve on the House Committees for 2027.

CAMBRIDGE: Isabela Manickum, Eva Sutherland, Zenande Zulu, Ethan Wüst and Holly Hickman

HARVARD: Israa Adams, Jesse Loxton, Enoch Onyems, Liam Govender and Connor Arries

OXFORD: Carl Scheffler , Wanganae Masindi , Ronia Minkoulou , Viraya Pillay  and Marie-France Zemba

YALE: Yemira Mamdoo, Zinati Sam, Matthew Franke, Winner Cimbalanga and Morgan Daniel

WESTERN CAPE VIRTUAL EISTEDDFOD 2027

Congratulations to all our winners at the Western Cape Virtual Eisteddfod for Music and Drama! We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you and your outstanding achievements!

CREATIVE ARTS LEARNING

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARDS

Congratulations to Clara-Mari Vosloo and Ruben Roux for being placed in the Top 3 for the Excellence in Education competition. The final results and awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 29 October. 

BUILDING MATHS CONFIDENCE

Our Grade 7 and 8 learners have been participating in additional Mathematics sessions as part of their preparation for the upcoming November examinations. These sessions provide learners with valuable opportunities to consolidate their understanding of key mathematical concepts, revise important topics and practise examination-style questions. With the guidance and support of our Mathematics educators, learners are encouraged to strengthen their problem-solving skills, develop effective examination techniques and approach challenging questions with greater confidence.

The sessions also allow learners to identify areas requiring further attention, ask questions and reinforce the foundations needed for continued success in Mathematics. As our learners prepare for their final examinations of the year, we are proud of the commitment they are showing towards their academic progress. Every question attempted, every problem solved and every concept mastered is another step towards mathematical confidence and success!

CREATING MAGIC

Our Grade 10 dance learners have been getting creative behind the scenes, making props for the Pre-Primary ballet! A lovely example of our learners reaching out, sharing their talents and helping create a little magic for our youngest performers.

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.

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

Well done to all learners who have shown commitment to training and matches this quarter. Your effort, attitude, and consistency continue to set the standard for what Parklands sport represents. Stay committed - keep learning, keep striving, and remember to appreciate those who support your journey. Celebrate every bit of progress, big or small, because who you become through sport matters.

A quick reminder: our First Team Braai will take place on Friday, 13 November, from 5–8pm. Invitations will be sent out soon.

FET teams have one more week of matches remaining (end Saturday 31st October), while GET teams will wrap up their fixtures over the next two weeks. Finish strong, play with pride, and close the sporting season the way you started it - with focus and heart.

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.  

SPORT FEEDBACK

SOFTBALL

The U13A team won their match against Blouberg Ridge 6 - 4

The U13 A Softball team had another excellent win against Elkanah, winning 8 - 4

Our 2nd Team for softball drew their encounter against Melkbosstrand High School 8 - 8

Athletics Relay at Milnerton High School

Parklands College enjoyed an excellent afternoon at the relay competition, with eight high schools competing: Milnerton, Curro CC, Curro Sandown, Edgemead High, St Cyprian’s, Groote Schuur, Blouberg and Parklands.

Our teams achieved some impressive results:

• U14 Girls: 4th place

• U14 Boys: 3rd place

• U15 Girls: 4th place

• U15 Boys: 5th place

• Girls’ Medley Relay: 2nd place

• Boys’ Medley Relay: 3rd place

What makes these results particularly impressive is that our teams consisted of U13 and U14 learners competing against older athletes in the U14, U15 and U17 age groups. With limited training time, our athletes rose to the challenge, securing podium finishes in three events, including an excellent second place for the girls’ medley relay.

Congratulations to all our athletes on a fantastic effort and a performance to be proud of!

U/19A CRICKET

PARKLANDS COLLEGE 1st XI vs RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL 1st XI

RAIN T20 KNOCKOUT COMPETITION MATCH

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER 2026

MATCH REPORT

PARKLANDS won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Batting first, RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ 1st XI scored 211/3 in 20 overs. 

Batting second, PARKLANDS scored 87/5 in 20 overs.

RONDEBOSCH BOYS’ WON BY 124 RUNS

Fielding catches:  Joshua Neil (2)

Player of the match:  Joshua Neil

Rondebosch Boys' High School secured a 124-run victory over Parklands College at the RBHS Main Oval, but the Vikings delivered notable individual performances in this Rain T20 knockout competition match.

Winning the toss and electing to field, the Vikings made an early breakthrough when Blaine Fisher bowled Ethan Kloots for 9. However, Rondebosch took control through a dominant century from Luca Ghignone (101*). Ghignone's innings proved crucial, though he survived a major chance on 24 when a catch was dropped at mid-wicket. Sabelo Ntuli provided the standout bowling spell for the Vikings, claiming 2/34 in 3 overs by dismissing Eli Aufrichtig (35) and Schalk Fourie (5). Rondebosch posted a formidable total of 211/3 from their 20 overs.

In response, the Vikings got off to a steady start with a 47-run opening partnership between Joshua Neil and Bokamoso Lukhele from eight overs. Lukhele contributed a solid 19 off 25 balls before falling in the eighth over. Despite a middle-order collapse against disciplined Rondebosch bowling, Joshua anchored the innings brilliantly.

In a dramatic final over, Joshua was desperately trying to reach his half-century. Off the second-last ball, (with his score on 49) he was spared being dismissed by a run out in a gracious display of sportsmanship by Rondebosch bowler Matthew Brooks, who refrained from taking the bails as Joshua found himself stranded in the middle of the pitch as Mackenzie Newman decided not to go with Joshua’s desperate attempt at a second run. Gentlemanship aside, it was a sensible decision by Brooks as there would have been little point in bringing in a new batsman to take Joshua’s place at the non-striker’s end with one ball left in the innings. Joshua finished unbeaten on 49 off 54 balls (3x4) as the Vikings closed on 87/5.

This was a rare opportunity for Parklands to play against a team boasting a number of rising stars that made them the number one ranked 1st XI team in South Africa in 2025.  From a learning perspective, it was the right decision after winning the toss to put the hosts in to bat.  Perhaps the RBHS total would have been less daunting had Luca Ghignone been dismissed earlier (but we’ll never know, of course) and the Vikings may then have had more belief that they could score a stunning upset.  Although ended significantly short of the target, the Vikings did well to ensure that they were able to provide good resistance and bat out their 20 overs.

Parklands College Player of the Match: Joshua Neil. Beyond holding the top order together with his top-scoring 49*, Joshua took two catches in the outfield and contributed three overs with the ball.

Parklands Cricketers Shine at Knysna Schools Cricket Festival

Four Parklands learners (Michael Enslin, Bokamoso Lukhele, Lunje Mlaza and Tristan Els) were selected for the Milnerton Cricket Club touring team that competed in the Knysna Schools of Cricket Festival in Rheenendal during the holidays.

Despite weather disruptions, the team adapted its schedule and played three matches, winning all three to finish as champions in their age group. Our boys contributed strongly with the bat, ball, in the field and behind the stumps.

The tour also showcased their initiative and team spirit. With less than four weeks to prepare, the boys raised funds through various initiatives and supported one another with equipment to ensure everyone could participate.

Congratulations to our four Parklands cricketers on an excellent tour and a performance to be proud of!

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:

• Friday, 30 October 2026: Montague Action Arena

• 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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