Dear Parents and Learners

Last weekend our Grade 10s enjoyed a fabulous function at Eensgezind and the newly elected prefects attended a planning camp at Ihlati Bush Camp.  That concluded our learner events for the year and the FET learners now turn their focus to the final examinations.  We wish them well in their preparations.

We urge parents to take note of the 2026 requirements as set out below.

Uniform

LOOKING AHEAD

Textbooks and stationery for 2026

Device information 2026

Parent discount

Parent discount flyer.pdf for live links

Grade 8 - 12 Grade Camps in 2026

The Grade 7s will only go on camp at the end of the Summer Quarter, the rest of the school will depart early in the new year.  It is imperative that parents complete the indemnity forms as soon as possible.

Here are the links to the different camp sites:

Grade 8 (2026): https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2026gr8camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 9 (2026): https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2026-gr-9-camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 10 (2026): https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2026-gr10-camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 11 (2026): https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2026gr11camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 8 to 11 (2026): Parklands College Online Indemnity Form & Service Provider’s Online Indemnity Form

Grade 12 (2026): Parklands College Online Indemnity Form & Service Provider’s hard copy Indemnity Form

Grade 12 learners please return the hard copy form to your Camp Leader, Mrs Weigelt-Harvey, by Monday 20 October 2025.

French course in 2026

STAFF NEWS

We bid farewell to the following staff members at the end of the year.  Thank you for your service and dedication to the College.  We wish you well in your new endeavours.

ACADEMICS

National Senior Certificate (NSC) Matric Results

The 2025 NSC results will be released on 13 January 2026 at 10:00.  Candidates and their parents/guardians are invited to a celebration in the foyer of the Innovation Centre.  Details will be confirmed once we receive information from WCED.  Results can also be accessed online at WCED Exams from 10:00 onwards on Tuesday, 13 January.

Spring Quarter Class Timetables & Day Allocation

2025 Spring Quarter Class Timetables

2025 Spring Quarter Day Allocation

Grade 12 Exam Timetable

Grade 12 2025 Academic Timeline and Exam Timetables

NSC 2025 Timetable

November Examination Timetables and Study Guidelines

NOVEMBER EXAM TT 2025 

Grade 11 Study Guidelines: November

Grade 10 Study Guidelines: November

Grade 9 Study Guidelines: November

Grade 8 Study Guidelines: November

Grade 7 Study Guidelines: November

Tutorial Schedule

Tutorial schedule Spring 2025

From the English Department:  Digital Bookshelf

OPPORTUNITY

 Drone Remote Pilot Certification (RPC) Training Program

Helivate is hosting an Open Day on 22 November, from 10h00 to 13h00, and they would love for you and your parents to join them! It’s a great opportunity to learn more about aviation careers, meet their instructors, and experience what helicopter training is all about.

RSVP is required by email:

ops@helivate.com

FEEDBACK

Grade 10 Dance

A Night in Disguise: Grade 10 Masquerade Dance at Eensgezind

On Friday, 24 October, our Grade 10s gathered at the beautiful Eensgezind function venue for an unforgettable evening of elegance, laughter, and celebration. This year’s theme, Masquerade, brought an air of mystery and magic to the night as learners arrived in stunning attire, complete with intricate masks and dazzling smiles.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, the teachers also embraced the theme, dressing up in elegant outfits and creative masks — a fun touch that made the evening even more special for everyone. The setting beside the picturesque farm dam created the perfect backdrop for photos and conversations as the sun set over the water.

The evening featured a delicious dinner that was enjoyed by all, and the Insta-print photobooth proved to be a huge hit — capturing countless joyful moments and giving everyone a keepsake from the night.

Behind the scenes, the success of this event was made possible by our incredible Grade 10 Dance Committee, whose dedication and creativity transformed every idea into reality. From designing the elegant invitations and personalised menus to creating the seating chart, name cards, and playlist of song requests — they handled it all with style and efficiency.

A very special mention goes to Alecea, who headed up the committee with exceptional leadership. Her outstanding organisational and creative skills ensured that every detail was perfectly executed. She truly was the heartbeat of the planning process, and her commitment did not go unnoticed.

The full committee — Alecea, Lesa, Madison (Coleman), Madison (Benjamin), Alexa-Rose, Logan (De Araujo), Nolwazi, and Sesona — can be incredibly proud of what they achieved. Their teamwork, enthusiasm, and hard work made the 2025 Grade 10 Masquerade Dance a night to remember.

Prefect Camp 2025

The newly elected Prefects attended the Prefect training camp at Ihlati Bush Camp in Cape Farms last weekend. It involved a few seminars and training sessions hosted by staff, leadership sessions hosted by Smartbrain, meetings with portfolio liaisons and ex-Prefects as well as planning sessions for 2026. The Prefects gave a fantastic account of their plans for 2026. They are passionate with a deep sense of community and purpose and see collaboration as the key to future success. We look forward to an exciting year of Leadership. 

PAST LEARNER NEWS

LEARNER AFFAIRS

Caffeinated carbonated drinks

We strive to provide nutritious meals and drinks to our learners at the College. We strongly prohibit the consumption of caffeinated canned drinks on our campus.

1. Health Concerns: Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, sugar, and other additives that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of children. 

2. Impact on Learning: High stimulant content may negatively affect a learner's concentration and ability to focus in class, hindering their academic progress. 

3. Behavioural Changes: Reports from schools indicate that energy drinks may alter children's behaviour, leading to concerns from many experts.

Lockers

Our learners have been advised on the following:-

1. A learner can not use a locker that has not been allocated to him/her.

2. A locker that has been allocated to a learner needs to have a lock. This should be locked at all times. Lockers can be purchased at reception.

3. We can not be held liable for missing items if a learner is using a locker not allocated to him/her or a locker without a lock.

Learners driving to school

Every year, we receive requests from learners driving themselves to school to park their vehicles on the school grounds.  We will not allow that for the following very important and well-considered reasons:

1. Safety:  Hundreds of younger learners are dropped and picked up in the parking lot daily and the danger of allowing an additional approximate 100 inexperienced drivers (by the second half of the year) onto campus, is a risk too big to take.

2. Insurance:  The school has public liability insurance for injuries due to school-related events.  Driving a car is not a school-related event and will therefore not be covered by our insurance.

3. Necessity:  There is close enough access to public transport (MyCiTi) for there to be no need for learners to drive themselves to school if their parents are unable to do so.

4. Unlicensed driving:  Some parents allow their children to illegally drive vehicles to school.  As learners arrive and leave during peak times, it is impossible for the security guards to check licences without causing massive congestion.

There are parking embayments in College Avenue for learners to park their vehicles and when that is full, there is ample parking space available at Checkers.  The parking area on the East side of the gate is also available for parking.  This can be accessed from Sandown Road.

Learners missing school

The College prioritises academic/ tuition time.  Failure to comply will ultimately compromise a learner's academic performance.

We ask for your cooperation in not arranging activities and appointments during school hours.  Should disruption of the school day be beyond your control, e.g., appointments with a specialist, we ask that you inform the grade head timeously in order for us to make the necessary academic arrangements.  There is no such thing as a "free" lesson.  In the event of an educator being absent, a substitute educator is provided and work is set for that lesson.

Learners should be at school every day until at least the end of the academic day, including until after assembly on a Friday.  

You are reminded to email ssteyn@parklands.co.za directly to obtain permission to miss assembly on a Friday.

Please note that the Learner Attendance Policy has been updated in the Parent & Learner Directory.

College blazers

Please be reminded that all learners need to wear the new striped blazer from the start of 2026, with the obvious exception of those who wear Honours Blazers.  To ensure timely delivery, we advise you to place your order with our uniform supplier, School and Leisure, early.

Matric Braiding - Class of 2026

The Class of 2026 (Grade 11s of 2025) must submit their blazers to Reception on Monday, 3 November or Tuesday, 4 November for Matric braiding to be added.  All blazers must be clean and clearly marked.  The cost of the braiding will be billed to your account.

Second-hand school uniforms

Please contact Tania Fourie if you would like to buy or sell good-quality second-hand uniforms.  She is also the supplier of Froggy School shoes.  Contact details:  +27 83 631 7683 or tania@sportstudio.co.za

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.

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.

Please click on the tabs at the top of the Memo to access useful information:  Calendars, Academic info and Assessment Calendars, Uniform requirements and Operational Information (including Parent&Learner Directory, EDANA app instructions and KARRI app guidelines for use at Kauai)

We have updated the Parent & Learner Directory on 7 August 2025 with a revised Learner Attendance Policy.

We will be sharing snippets from our Directory with learners in the daily notes, and those same snippets will be included in the weekly memo to parents under Operational Info.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Educator Liaisons: Mrs. Alexis Matsimela & Mr. Peter Bates

Prefect Liaisons: Liya De Allende & Mia Bezer

Email: equity@parklands.co.za

FROM THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT

Saturday, 1 November, marks the final day of matches for all our FET learners where our 1st XI cricket players take on Durbanville High School at home. Thank you to all our learners for your contribution to our sport programme and to our parents for your support.

Our GET learners have one final week of sport - let's make it count.

As we draw the year to a close, we’re delighted to invite all learners who have represented a First Team in 2025, along with their parents, to our Annual First Team Braai.

Date: Friday, 7 November 2025
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Parklands College (WG Grace Oval)

This event - by invitation - is a celebration of commitment, teamwork, and the spirit of sport at Parklands College. It’s also a relaxed opportunity for parents, learners, and coaches to connect one last time before the examination season fully takes over.

We wish all our FET learners all the best for their examinations. 

Whilst we won't have official training for FET learners during exams, our U19 water polo teams have requested time in the pool. These sessions will be communicated by the coaches and/or manager in charge.

SECONDARY SPORTS CALENDAR

Please remember to subscribe to the Secondary sports calendar for upcoming fixtures.

DH

Sport Prefects 2026

Feedback 

First Team Bring and Braai - 7 November 

Tennis

Some action photos from tennis matches this week. 

Two of our U13 Mixed team players also featured for the 2nd Boys team this week - well done to Saadhil Rampath and Kishan Murugan

Softball

U19A v Reddam Durbanville. They won 8-6

U19B v Table View High School

U19 Cricket XI v Bellville

U/19A CRICKET

BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1st XI vs PARKLANDS COLLEGE 1st XI 

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 2025

MATCH REPORT

BELLVILLE won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Batting first, PARKLANDS scored 92/10 in 28.1 overs. 

Batting second, BELLVILLE scored 94/8 in 27.5 overs.

BELLVILLE WON BY 2 WICKETS

Fielding catches:  Ethan Randall, Liam Russell, Bryce Gilder

Man of the match:  Bryce Gilder

Bellville won the toss and chose to bat first.  The first wicket partnership was ended at the start of the 5th over, with the Vikings’ total on 15 runs.  With Kyle Warrender sitting on 996 runs over the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, there were expectations that he would cross the thousand-run mark by carrying on from where he left off last week having scored 117 at a strike rate of 128, but he was sent back to the hut with nothing to show for his walk to the crease and two balls faced.  Thereafter, it was only Blaine Fisher’s 28 off 30 balls and the 6th wicket partnership of 37 that kept the Viking langskip in the battle and they were all out in the 28th over for a total of 92 runs.

After a short break, Bellville went in to bat, chasing a target of 93 for victory. Bearing in mind that when these two teams faced each other one year ago, Bellville won by 126 runs it looked as if the current match would be over by lunchtime.  However, the visiting fans were pleasantly surprised as three wickets fell in the first three overs: two wickets for Bryce Gilder and one for Mackenzie Newman.  Bryce struck again to have the home team reeling at 26/4 by the end of the 7th over.  Kyle Warrender took a wicket in the 12th over and then there was another breakthrough in the 17th over when two wickets fell off the bowling of Joshua Neil, one of the dismissals being thanks to a run out by Bryce Gilder. Now, with the home team seven wickets down and still needing 33 runs for victory, it looked as if the Vikings had their foe on the ropes but the batsmen hung on for dear life to ensure that they could scratch around for runs and inch closer to the total.  By the 26th over, Bellville were on 89 runs when Kyle provided a glimmer of hope to dismiss the in-form batsman on 23, aided by a catch taken by Liam Russell.  With Bellville needing 4 runs to win and the Vikings needing two wickets it was a question of who would blink first;  as the scorecard shows the Vikings were not able to deliver the knockout blow and it was a boundary by the Bellville #10 batsman that put an end to the contest in the 28th over for Bellville to claim the victory in a very close contest.

This was definitely a match that the Vikings could have won.  The fate of winning or losing the match could be due to the difference in extras conceded:  Bellville’s extras contributed only 15 to the Vikings’ total of 92 while the Vikings’ extras contributed 34 runs to the Bellville total.  This is definitely something that the boys will have to think about.

Thank you to all of the parents who came to support the boys.  Next week we will have our final fixture before the November exams start, thankfully it is a home match against Durbanville High School.  The boys will be keen to do their best and give Kyle a fitting send-off in his last match for the Vikings.

Learner Achievements

Cricket

Michael Enslin

Carl Scheffler

Carl Scheffler and Michael Enslin

Carl Scheffler (Grade 9) and Michael Enslin (Grade 8) had a memorable cricketing week, being invited to play for the WP Youth Invitational against the Devon Cricket Board on Monday, 27 October 2025, at Rondebosch Cricket Club in a 50-over match.

Both boys represented Parklands with pride and composure.

• Carl impressed with a tidy bowling spell, taking one wicket from 3 overs with an economy of 2.7, and contributed the highest batting score of 13, building a solid partnership with Erich Vermeulen from Durbanville High.

• Michael, the youngest in the squad at just 14, showed courage and determination at the crease, scoring 9 runs and helping steady the innings alongside Carl.

Despite the visitors proving too strong and winning by 38 runs, the boys’ performances and teamwork were outstanding. The day was an absolute pleasure, with lovely opponents, teammates, and parents, and offered invaluable experience against a tough group that included three national-level players.

Some of Parklands’ 1st team players will face another UK side on Friday afternoon for WPCC—possibly Harrow School, UK. Exciting times with these overseas tours!

Match stats link: Match stats 

Sports department coordinators

For general enquiries about specific winter sports, contact:

• Athletics, Softball and First Aid mviljoen@parklands.co.za

• Cricket and tennis     dviljoen@parklands.co.za

• Aquatics (swimming and water polo) sbloem@parklands.co.za

• Head of Cricket ggilder@parklands.co.za

• Head of Sport dhunt@parklands.co.za 

2026 Sports Prefects

• Dominique Yuill

• Matias Munsamy

• Malik Bunting

Summer sports managers (educators)

Sport                           Contact email

• Athletics

Coach (sprint) cwessels@parklands.co.za

Coach (middle distance) dduffield@parklands.co.za / erandewijk@parklands.co.za

• Cricket

U13 fhuman@parklands.co.za

U14 arossouw@parklands.co.za

U15 lmakhohlisa@parklands.co.za

2nd XI mengelbrecht@parklands.co.za

1st XI     cfortuin@parklands.co.za

• Softball

U13 ahayward@parklands.co.za

U15A/B pbates@parklands.co.za

2nd cconradie@parklands.co.za

1st     mviljoen@parklands.co.za

• Swimming

GET&FET rismail@parklands.co.za

GET&FET kgoliath@parklands.co.za

• Tennis

1st Girls and/or Boys lbaker@parklands.co.za

2nd Girls sdube@parklands.co.za

2nd Boys rnieuwenhoudt@parklands.co.za

• Water polo

U13 & U14 Boys kfalake@parklands.co.za

U13/14/15 Girls cdelport@parklands.co.za

U15 Boys     rviljoen@parklands.co.za

U19 Boys csteinmann@parklands.co.za

U19 Girls rpillay@parklands.co.za

Summer sports captains 

Summer Sport Programme (Q4: 14th October - 7 November)

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

Debating

Please click on the link:  https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/parklandscollegedance/home

LEARNER SUPPORT 

Mrs Scott (C block):  sjscott@parklands.co.za

Mrs Kistan (Resource Centre):  skistan@parklands.co.za

TERTIARY STUDIES 

ISAM360

USA Scholarship opportunities for Grade 11 and 12 students on 4 November 2025 - Online Webinar at 18:00

Dear Grade 11 & 12 Students, Parents / Guardians, 

We have an online LIVE session for all Grade 11 amp; 12 students, regarding scholarships and bursaries for overseas study.

This session will be hosted ONLINE by ISAM360 who currently assist thousands of South African students to find scholarships and placements to overseas institutions. There is a level for every general student or student athlete, so we encourage you all to attend to find out more as the purpose is to make studying abroad more affordable for everyone.

Please click here to register to receive your entry link to the webinar: 

https://event.webinarjam.com/6olq9/register/6olq9i24

(There will be no replay as presentations are held live)

 This session will be hosted live online at 18:00 (SA Time) on 4 November 2025

By the end of the 60-minute LIVE Information session you will know:

·         How to receive university/college bursaries that others do not know exist

·         How the USA lets you study the degree of your choice, regardless of subject choices

·         The types of scholarships you may be eligible for

·         You will learn about other South African students and athletes currently in the US having the time of their lives

We strongly encourage anyone who is interested in overseas study to attend the LIVE webinar as this is an exclusive event and the scholarships will not be provided again to these grade levels in 2025.

At least one Parent / guardian is required to attend in order for students to explore this opportunity further and qualify for an international scholarship. As the session is hosted online, parents and/or guardians can login independently to the learners.

REGISTER HERE: https://event.webinarjam.com/6olq9/register/6olq9i24

Exclusive Invitation | Information Webinar on Prestigious Winter Camps at Harvard, Salamanca and Geneva

We are pleased to extend an exclusive invitation to attend our Winter Camps Information Webinar, a complimentary session introducing three extraordinary international learning experiences for high school students at Harvard University, the University of Salamanca, and the University of Geneva.

 Date: 1st November
Time: 10:00 am EST
Format: Online Webinar (Free Registration)

Featured Winter Camps:

1. Harvard College Union Society Young Global Leaders Winter Camp at Harvard University
   
   A 7-day immersive program at Harvard University designed to cultivate global citizenship, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Website link

Application Form

2. University of Salamanca – Entrepreneurship Powered by AI Winter Camp (Spain)

Led by NYU’s top-rated faculty, this program empowers students with creative, analytical, and entrepreneurial thinking skills.

Website link

Application Form

3. University of Geneva – Future Sustainability Innovators Winter Camp (Switzerland)

In partnership with the SDG FabLab, this program unites global youth leaders to address real-world sustainability challenges alongside organizations such as the UN, WHO, and CERN. 

Website link

Application Form

Why Attend the Webinar:

• Learn about program eligibility, deadlines, and application benefits

• Get exclusive access to early-bird discounts and scholarship information

• Opportunity for schools to nominate student delegations

This is a by-invitation-only event, and there is no participation fee.

Register here to confirm your spot: https://forms.gle/25NxUgTUL5B8iNzS9

Please note

Important reminders for parents

College Crest and Logos

The College Crest and logos are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission from the Head of Marketing: cdevos@parklands.co.za 

Access to Campus

Please note that for security reasons, no parents or visitors are allowed past the Admin building during the week without reporting to reception.  We have instructed our learners and staff to ask anyone without a Visitor's Badge to report to reception.

No Dogs Allowed

Please note that the College does not allow animals, especially dogs, on campus, except in the following cases:

• Officially registered guide or support dogs (with the necessary harness).

• Pets owned by personnel residing on campus for security purposes.

Lost Cellphones

Almost on a daily basis we are asked to assist with finding lost cellphones.  It has become an impossible task and we simply cannot expect staff to actively look for misplaced cellphones.  We provide adequate facilities for the learners to lock their devices away.

If a learner misplaces or loses their cellphone, parents are required to report the missing device to the local police station.

Learners need to complete a report about the missing device at reception of the ICT desk in the event that it is handed in.

AirPods

We do not look for missing AirPods.  Learners have been told that they should rather not bring AirPods to school, as they get lost easily.

2025 Dates

Spring Quarter: 14 October - 05 December

2026 Dates (subject to change)

Summer Quarter:  20 Jan - 26 March

Autumn Quarter:  8 April - 24 June

Winter Quarter:  22 July - 23 September

Spring Quarter:  14 October - 4 December

CONCLUSION