FROM THE OFFICE

Dear Parents and Learners

Welcome back for the Spring Quarter.

We've had a busy Spring break with lots happening, but we will report back on all the events on Friday.  Today's blog is for information purposes only.  Please let us know if you have any news to share.

Uniform and Dress & Grooming

We change to Summer uniform from the start of this quarter.  Girls are to wear thin stockings or short white socks with the dress.  Learners will however wear winter uniform for the awards ceremonies.

Please ensure that learners are immaculately turned out from the start of the quarter, as we start with all our major awards ceremonies where the College is on show.

Please check:

Blazer buttons: 2 blazer buttons. Available at reception.

Piercings on the lobe of each ear. All other piercings must be replaced with silicone studs available at reception. No exceptions.

Hair must be neat. Hair is not allowed to hang below eyebrows or touch the back collar. 

Grey socks to be worn with grey gender neutral pants.

Parent Educator Meetings

Our educators have made online meeting slots available this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Click on the link below to book a slot. Should you wish to make an alternative arrangement, kindly contact them directly via email.

Educator Meeting Slots Spring 2024 

Academic Timetable

Times for the first day back, Wednesday, 2 October:

07:50  Assembly

09:00  Grade Meetings

09:30  Utility and rest of the day as normal 

The first week back we will follow a Week B timetable

Spring Quarter Timetables

Spring Quarter Timetables

7P, 7A, 7R, 8P, 8A, 8R, 8K, 8L, 9P, 9A, 9R, 9K, 9L, 10, 11, 12

Week B: Wednesday, 2 October - Friday, 4 October

Week A: Monday, 7 October - Friday, 11 October

Week B: Monday, 14 October - Friday, 18 October

Week A: Monday, 21 October - Friday, 25 October

Week B: Monday, 28 October - Friday, 1 November

Week A: Monday, 4 November - Friday, 8 November

Matric 2024 - the final stretch

Wednesday, 2 October: Learners return, normal lessons

Thursday, 3 October:  Normal lessons

Friday, 4 October: Normal lessons until assembly - Summer Sport Day

Monday, 7 October: Normal lessons

Monday, 7 October: Matric Meeting, Declaration Signing & Popia Signing & NSC Numbers 

Tuesday, 8 October: Normal lessons

Wednesday, 9 October: Normal Lessons

Thursday, 10 October Normal lessons with adjusted timetable - Sport Awards 

Friday, 11 October: Normal lessons, Opening Art/Design Exhibition

Monday, 14 October: IEB FS Mathematics, Normal lessons for rest

Tuesday, 15 October: IEB FS English, Normal lessons for rest, STCL Awards & H&L Awards

Wednesday, 16 October: Locking the Legacy, Valedictory, Last day for Gr12, no lessons

Monday, 21 October: NSC Exams commence

Tuesday, 22 October: IEB FS Physics

Thursday, 28 November: NSC Exams conclude

Gr12 NSC Exam Timetable

Academic Information

The Grade 7-11 exam information, tutorial schedules and assessment calendars will be shared in Friday's blog.

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.

COMING UP

Message from the Secondary Head of Sport

Welcome to our Spring quarter.  Although it is a short quarter we have a bumper 4 weeks ahead with our summer sporting season.  Summer sport starts on Monday, 7 October.  We have entered into all local leagues and need learners to honour their commitment to practices and matches.  

Important Dates

Start of Summer Sport - 7 October

End of Sport FET - Saturday 2 November

End of Sport GET - Saturday 9 November

Looking Ahead

This weekend we host the 5th edition of the Gary Kirsten T20 at our campus.  Our U19 Boys will take on the Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy, Pinelands High School and Edgemead High School.  Parents and learners  welcome to join us on Saturday.  

MUSIC

Approaching Quarter 4:

• Learners are reminded that should their Sport Timetable have changed, they need to please communicate this with their Music Educator this quarter.

• Lessons continue throughout the exam session next quarter. Learners are requested to please ensure that they book their lessons as soon as possible. Lesson are booked on a first come, first serve basis.

• Lessons recommence on Monday 7 October

CONCLUSION

We look forward to a successful and exciting final quarter.

Kind regards

Sylvia Steyn

ssteyn@parklands.co.za

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LEARNER AFFAIRS

SOCIAL MEDIA

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SAFETY OF BELONGINGS

• All belongings must be placed in lockers when not in use

• All bags must have a bag tag.

• All personal items must be marked.

• We can not be held liable if items aren’t locked away.