From the Office

We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus next week.  May 2025 be a year to remember!

This blog serves to provide you with information for the start of the new year.  On Friday, 24 January 2025 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.

Kindly ensure that learners are immaculately dressed and groomed from the first day.

Dress and Grooming

• A single stud or small ring earring (maximum 15mm in diameter with a thickness of 2mm) may be worn in the lobe of both ears. All other piercings should be replaced with a transparent silicone stud.

• Transparent bristles may be used for any other piercings. Plasters may not be used to cover up earrings.

• Jewellery prohibited by the Dress and Grooming policy will be confiscated and placed in a bag at reception. This can be collected on the last day of the quarter.

• We do not allow “healing time” for piercings.

• Pants must be properly pulled up and tied with a belt when necessary. Belts should be plain black with a simple buckle (rectangular or pin belt buckle).

• Concealer is allowed, but no heavy foundation and/or make-up (eye-liner, mascara, etc.) Artificial eye lashes must look natural.

• Shaving: Boys must be clean shaven at all times.

• Hair Length: Hair must be kept short above the collar or tied up. Long hair must all be tied back and fringes kept above the eyebrows. Long fringes must be clipped back. Long hair needs to be properly managed. If a learner has been given a second warning/demerits for poor hair management (neglecting to tie hair/trim fringes and hair around the ears and back), the privilege of long hair will be removed. No outlandish hair styling will be permitted.

Matric results

Congratulations to the Class of 2024, their parents and all their educators over the years.  We are most proud of the results, especially because everyone qualified for tertiary studies - 96% with access to Bachelor Degree Studies and the rest with access to Diploma Studies.

Day 1

New learners must please report to reception upon arrival.  Prefects and Grade Heads will be at the front of the school to welcome you.

The day will start with assembly in Curie Hall.  The programme for the day will be included in the Learner Daily Announcements which will be emailed to the learners  on Monday morning at 05:00.

Class lists

The Grade 7 class lists will only be finalised after orientation.

Grade 8 - 11 class lists:  2025 Class Lists

Timetables

Class Timetables for Learners

Grade 7 Orientation

Grade 7s must be dressed in full school uniform on Monday.  The arrangements for the rest of the week will be communicated with them on Day 1.

Learners must bring fully charged devices, stationery and an exam pad.  Bring your best smile and happy spirit!

No textbooks are required during the first week of school.  The Grade Heads are looking forward to meeting you.

2025 Parent and Learner Directory

Please find the 2025 Parent and Learner Directory below.  It will be saved under the Operational Info tab which can be found at the top of the Weekly Memo for easy reference throughout the year.

Grade Camps 2025

Please find all the information about the 2025 Grade Camps, scheduled for February 2025, by clicking on the links below.

We kindly request that you complete both indemnity forms at your earliest convenience if you have not done so.

·      Parklands College Online Indemnity Form

·      Service Provider’s Hard Copy Indemnity Form

Return the hard copy form to the relevant Camp Leader at your earliest convenience.

Grade 7 2025:  https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2025-gr-7-camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 8 2025: https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2025gr8camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 9 2025: https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2025gr9camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 10 2025: https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2025gr10camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 11 2025: https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/sec-2025-gr11-camp-site?usp=sharing

Grade 12 2025: https://sites.google.com/parklands.co.za/2025gr12camp-site?usp=sharing

ACADEMICS

Textbooks and stationery for 2025

Kindly read the letter with all the information about placing orders.

Textbooks for 2025

Stationery for 2025

Device requirements for 2025

Please see the information below in order to plan for 2025.

External Tutoring Services

Please note that the school is not affiliated with any specific external tutoring services. If you receive advertising that includes the school's name or related photographs, kindly consult with our educators first.

Academic Awards Criteria

FET (GRADE 10, 11 AND 12)

Academic Honours - 90% aggregate at the end of the academic year on the final report card

Academic Colours - 80% aggregate at the end of the academic year on the final report card

Academic Half Colours - 75% aggregate at the end of the academic year on the final report card

GET (GRADE 7, 8 & 9)

Academic Half Colours - 80% aggregate at the end of the academic year on the final report card

Ed-Admin Multi-Portal Installation

YOU WILL NEED THIS APP IN ORDER TO ACCESS REPORTS IN THE FUTURE.

We are pleased to inform you that the new Ed-admin Multi Portal App (Ed-admin MP) is now available on the Google and Apple App stores. The features include access to your child’s reports, calendar activities and daily attendance records to mention a few.

To install the 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

OR

●  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. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:
 

3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:

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.

GRADE HEADS 2025

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

From the Secondary Sports Department...

Thank you to learners who signed up for their various sporting codes last year.  We hope that you are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and wish you every success in achieving your sporting aims this summer season.

Summer Sports Schedule

Sporting Achievements

external_sports_news@parklands.co.za 

The week

DANCE

Signing up for Dance in 2025

Please complete the Google Form:  Secondary Dance Entry Form 2025

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

Psychometric Assessments 

The learner support department offers psychometric assessments at the school for subject choice and career counselling. This process includes an initial interview with the learner, aptitude, personality and interest assessments, as well as a feedback session with an assessment report that is a useful guidance tool for informed decision making and clarity in one’s career or subject choice process. The assessments are done at school and during school time. 

Please contact Samantha Scott sjscott@parklands.co.za for more information or to make a booking. There are limited assessment slots each quarter so please enquire early in 2025 to avoid disappointment. (Please note assessments are a billable service). 

PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary parents who are in business are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/

LISTINGS ARE FREE and include contact information as well as the opportunity to include a business logo or advert.  Listings are available 24/7 on the College website and will be updated each quarter.

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...

CONCLUSION

All the best for 2025!

Kind regards

Sylvia Steyn

ssteyn@parklands.co.za

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