WELCOME BACK

As we begin a new quarter, we extend a warm welcome back to all our families. We hope the break provided time for rest, reflection, and meaningful moments together, and that our learners return feeling refreshed and ready to engage fully in the term ahead.

This blog serves to provide you with information for the start of the new year.  On Friday, 10 April 2026 we will publish a blog with holiday news.  Please mail secondary@parklands.co.za with any news about your children's achievements over the holiday.

Start of Autumn Quarter 2026

We look forward to welcoming back all our learners on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 07:50. 

Wednesday, 8 April (Day 2 timetable)

07:50  Opening Assembly

08:45  Grade Meetings

09:15   Break 

09:35  Normal timetable with shortened lessons for the rest of the day 

Thursday, 9 April - Day 3

Friday, 10 April - Day 4

Individual Photos

Individual photos will take place on 9 April (GET) and 10 April (FET). Please ensure that all learners are immaculately dressed and well-groomed for these occasions, as these photographs form part of our official school record.

Parent Educator Meetings

Our educators will be available for parent meetings on Wednesday, 8 April, Thursday, 9 April and Friday, 10 April.  Should you wish to meet with them, kindly use the link to view and book an available online:  Parent Educator Meeting Slots 2026 (Parent Booking Guide)

Important Dates & Highlights

(subject to change)

4 May Change to Winter uniform

22-24 June Grade 11 Leadership Camp - all grade 11s

23-25 July High School Musical

7 August 40 Day Breakfast

15 August Derby Day

18 August Leadership Induction Ceremony

21-23 August Prefect Camp

18 September Sport Awards (tbc)

19 September Matric Dance

22 September STCL Awards and Honours & Leadership Awards

23 September Valedictory & Locking the Legacy

13 October Grade 12 NSC Exam Start

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.

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.

Academic Information

Grade Heads Contact Details

GRADE 7 Joshua Wyngaard (jwyngaard@parklands.co.za)

Alexis Matsimela (amatsimela@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 8 Chris Dicks (cdicks@parklands.co.za)

Allison O'Toole (aotoole@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 9 Michael Engelbrecht (mengelbrecht@parklands.co.za)

Cayleigh Conradie (cconradie@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 10 Carine le Roux (cleroux@parklands.co.za

Luke Baker (lbaker@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 11 Craig Fortuin (cfortuin@parklands.co.za)

Jana Redpath (jredpath@parklands.co.za)

GRADE 12 Christel Weigelt-Harvey (cweigeltharvey@parklands.co.za)

Carel Steinmann (csteinmann@parklands.co.za)

Dress and Grooming

We only officially change to winter uniform on 4 May, but the mornings are getting cooler and girls who want to change to winter stockings are allowed to do so.  Please be reminded that you are not allowed to mix sports uniform with your school uniform - you may not wear your tracksuit top with your blazer.

Also be reminded that you may only wear official Parklands scarves.  We sell those at the IC reception and have stock at the moment.  You will need permission from your parents for your account to be billed.  We also sell blue knee blankets which are the only blankets permitted on campus.  These are particularly useful in the exams when you have to sit still for extended periods of time.

Winter Sport Sign Up

Learners are required to sign up for one summer and one winter sport code. 

Please sign your child up for a Quarter 2 and 3 winter sport if you have not yet done so. 

Link: 2026 Q2 and 3 winter sport sign up form 

If your child is unable to take part in College sport due to College dance commitments, College robotics competitions, a medical reason that prevents participation, or participation in non-College sport at Provincial or National level through an accredited sporting body where training clashes with school sport, we kindly ask that you complete the form below and attach the relevant supporting documentation.

Please note that involvement in the school play does not exempt learners from participation in sport. However, consideration has been made with regard to training sessions.

Link: 2026 Excused Learner Form 

Winter Sport Timetable 2026

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

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

All learners are still welcome to join a free club or society this Quarter.

Learners are still welcome to sign up for the free clubs offered by the College. 

Just go to the respective club venue on the day and put your name on the list or email the educator running the club.

SCHEDULE

2026 Schedule - 2026 Time Table

General

UNIFORM

Kindly note that all learners are required to wear the braided striped blazer in 2026 and Parklands socks available from School & Leisure.

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

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Please follow us on social media

Parklands College & CRPP on Facebook

Parklands College & CRPP on Twitter

www.instagram.com/parklandscollege/?hl=en

BLOGS FROM OTHER FACULTIES

PP: https://ppblog.parklands.co.za

JP: https://jpblog.parklands.co.za

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

CONCLUSION

Wishing our learners, staff, and families a positive and rewarding start to the academic year ahead. Please be assured that my door is always open should you need support or guidance.

Ancia Vosloo

Principal: Secondary Faculty

avosloo@parklands.co.za