Thank you to everyone for contributing to yet another week filled with wonderful highlights and positive moments at the College. It has been lovely to see our learners working hard in their classrooms, but just as special to see them enjoying time with their friends, sharing laughter and making the most of the warmer weather. 

A reminder that Wednesday, 4 November, is a public holiday for National Elections.

We are grateful to report that our Matric examinations are progressing well. To the rest of our FET learners preparing to start their examinations next week, we wish you everything of the very best, we are cheering you on all the way!

Although we are excited about sharing information and plans for 2027 with you in this blog, watching our learners reminds me of the importance of living in the moment. They have a wonderful way of immersing themselves in what is happening right now, making the most of each experience and reminding us that it is often the little moments that count.

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.

Please use the links below for all camp information.

Please note that the grades listed refer to the grade your child will be in during 2027.

The indemnity forms must please be completed and submitted by Wednesday 4 November.

Please complete both indemnity forms by the deadline.

• Grades 7: Parklands College Online Indemnity Form and Service Provider’s hard copy Indemnity Form.

• Grades 8 to 11: Parklands College Online Indemnity Form and Service Provider’s Online Indemnity Form.

• Grade 12: Parklands College Online Indemnity Form and Service Provider’s hard copy Indemnity Form. Grade 12 learners must return the hard copy to their Camp Leader, Mrs Weigelt-Harvey, by Wednesday 4 November.

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

THIS IS HOW YOU FINISH A MATRIC EXAM PAPER

An important part of the Matric examination is post-examination discussions and answer checks with the educators who have walked alongside you throughout your school journey.  Thank you again to our educators for all their support.

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.

INTER-HOUSE BOUNDS

On Friday the 23rd of October we held our annual inter-house bounds event where the newly elected house captains and prefects got to host their first event. 

Learners were given the choice to run or walk as many laps of the route as they can in the given time and each house put in a tremendous effort, with over 1000 laps being completed. The sun was out, the spirit was high and learners treated themselves to an ice-lollie at the end of the event. 

A big thank you to our house captains, prefects and the sports department for the effort on the day.

Congratulations to Oxford who completed the most laps for the event.

LISTENING TO VIBRATIONS IN SPACE: OUR LEARNERS' ISS EXPERIMENT

On Wednesday, Gerhard Vosloo and Declan Saul were invited to the US Consulate to hand over their experiment, which is now on its way to the International Space Station.

Their project will travel in the same box as experiments from our Prep learners, the Rooibos Seed Project learners from Atlantis Secondary, students from UCT, and four projects from Princeton and other universities. To have their work sitting alongside these institutions is a real achievement.

Their project looks at vibrational analysis on the ISS, and the idea behind it is groundbreaking. By tracking vibrations over time, it becomes possible to pick up problems early, before they become serious, so they can be fixed in time. On the ISS that could mean spotting a fault long before it puts the station at risk.

The same thinking applies right here on Earth. Anything that vibrates, from washing machines to cars, gives off early warning signs when a screw starts working loose or a part begins to fail. If manufacturers can see vibrations increasing, they can step in with preventative maintenance before a major breakdown happens.

Veer Atwaru joined the team at the US Consulate as he will assist in analysing the rooibos space seeds when they return to South Africa.

Well done, Gerhard and Declan! We look forward to seeing what your data tells us when it comes back down to Earth.

STEPPING OUT IN STYLE - THE MAGIC OF THE GRADE 10 DANCE

Our excited Grade 10s had the opportunity to try out their high heels, add a little sparkle and glitz, and enjoy a special evening of dressing up, dancing and making memories together. More than just a glamorous occasion, the dance was a wonderful opportunity for the grade to bond, strengthen friendships and celebrate the journey they are sharing. 

On Thursday evening, the Grade 10’s had their annual “Grade 10 Dance”, and this years theme was Garden Formal. We started off the night with arriving at the College and taking photos while we waited for the busses before taking the journey to Eensgezind in Durbanville. Once we arrived at the stunning venue: we were greeted with welcome drinks, shown our respective tables, the menu, and were left to explore the venue and take more of the iconic photos all Grade 10's take outside on the balcony overlooking the water. The rest of the night included a mouth watering 3-course meal, lots more pictures being taken, and of course hours of screaming to music and dancing. I think I can speak for all the Grade 10's when I say this night was a highlight of the year, not only because we got an opportunity to dress up and be with our friends, but because the Grade really became unified and we all made friends we never knew we’d make. So to the Grade 10's of 2026, enjoy every moment, don't let being cringey stop you from having fun, and remember to live in the moment.

Jorja Hoppe

NDL DEBATING CHAMPS

Our debaters had a wonderful experience representing Parklands at the National Debating League (NDL) Championships in Johannesburg over the weekend and earlier this week. The debates were tough and challenging, but we managed to secure excellent results.  Well done to everybody involved! 

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.

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

Friday, 30 October, and Saturday, 31 October, mark the final matches for our FET learners. Our U19 water polo teams take on Herzlia at home, while our 1st XI cricket team faces Curro Durbanville High School, also at home.

Thank you to all our learners for their contribution to the Parklands sport programme throughout the year, and to our parents for their continued support.

Our GET learners have one final week of sport remaining, so let’s make it count!

As we draw the year to a close, we are delighted to invite all learners who have represented a First Team in 2026, along with their parents, to our Annual First Team Braai.

Date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Time: 17:00–20:00
Venue: Parklands College, WG Grace Oval

This event is an opportunity to celebrate the commitment and contribution of our First Team learners and the spirit of sport at Parklands College. It also provides a relaxed opportunity for parents, learners and coaches to connect and celebrate the year together.

We wish all our FET learners the very best for their upcoming examinations!

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

Water polo matches at home

1st Team Girls v Somerset College

1st Team Boys v CBC

2nd XI Cricket v Reddam Durbanville

U/19A CRICKET

PARKLANDS COLLEGE 1st XI vs REDDAM HOUSE CONSTANTIA 1st XI

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026

MATCH REPORT

REDDAM won the toss and chose to bat first.

Batting first, REDDAM 1st XI scored 298/10 in 49.2 overs. 

Batting second, PARKLANDS scored 223/10 in 41.1 overs.

REDDAM HOUSE CONSTANTIA WON BY 75 RUNS

Fielding catches:  Ethan Randall (3), Joel Ronaldson (c&b), Blaine Fisher, Joshua Neil

Player of the match:  Ethan Randall

Reddam House Constantia claimed a 75-run win over Parklands College (the Vikings) in an action-packed contest.

Reddam won the toss and chose to bat first.  The Parklands bowlers struggled against Reddam's strong batting order, and conceded 62 extras (of which 55 wides) to make the target all the more challenging. Joel Ronaldson led the attack for the Vikings, taking 3/52 in his 6 overs, while Sabelo Ntuli (2/18 in 3 overs), Carl Scheffler (2/52 in 10 overs), and Yaseen Salie (2/41 in 6.2 overs) provided consistent breakthroughs. Joshua Neil also contributed in the field with a crucial run-out to dismiss Morgan Jones for 28. The Vikings managed to bowl out the opposition, but by then Reddam had posted a formidable target of 298 all out in 49.2 overs.

In reply, the Vikings got off to a blistering start thanks to an explosive 82-run opening partnership between captain Ethan Randall and Joshua Neil. Ethan played a aggressive, fast-paced innings, smashing 46 off just 37 balls (including 9 fours) at a strike rate of 124.3, while Joshua offered brilliant support with a brisk 25 off 24 balls (2 fours, 1 six). Following their departure, Carl Scheffler anchored the middle order with a patient 28 off 40 balls, and Mackenzie Newman added a valuable 24 off 40 balls. However, key strikes from Reddam's Horacio Butler (3/28) restricted the chase, as the Vikings were eventually bowled out for 223 in 41.1 overs.

Parklands College Player of the Match: Ethan Randall. As captain and wicketkeeper, Randall set the tone for the Vikings' run chase with a brilliant, aggressive top-score of 46 off 37 balls and took three catches behind the stumps.

Thank you to all of the parents who came to support the boys on Saturday, and to Mr Engelbrecht for doing the scoring.

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

Ancia Vosloo

Principal: Secondary Faculty

avosloo@parklands.co.za