FROM THE OFFICE

Dear Parents and Learners

On Saturday, we had the pleasure of welcoming over 120 learners and their parents who will be joining our Sandown Campus in 2025. The morning was filled with engaging presentations, exciting activities, and opportunities to connect with our staff and Learner Leadership Body, making it a truly memorable event.

All the best to our Robotics teams

This coming Monday, five incredible robotics teams: Eco Trio; HighTech Dragon Riders; Technoblade, Techtron and Super Robot Builders will head to Turkey to represent South Africa at the World Robot Olympiad International Competition!  

We are proud of the hard work and determination these teams have shown, and we wish them and their coaches, Austyn Delport, Phumlane Nkosi, Justine de Wet, and Richard Knaggs, the best of luck as they take on this exciting challenge - go and show the world what South African innovation and teamwork are all about! 

Safe travels and good luck, we will be cheering for them every step of the way! 

Eco Trio: Maximilian Stork; Yihan Dai; Yuhan Jiang

HighTech Dragon Riders: HuiQuan Sun; Kishan Murugan

TechNoBlade: Veer Atwaru; Daniel Spuhler

Techtron: Aidan Chow; Ashley Machine; Priyanka Ramlakan

Super Robot Builders: Hugo Bazin; Enoch Onyems

Coaches: Austyn Delport; Phumlane Nkosi; Justine de Wet; Richard Knaggs

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 by Friday 22 November 2024:

·      Parklands College Online Indemnity Form

·      Service Provider’s Hard Copy Indemnity Form

Return the hard copy form to the relevant Camp Leader by Friday, 22 November 2024.

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

Academic Links

Note the section at the top dedicated specifically to academic links.  In this section you will find: 

🎓 Spring Quarter Timetables,  🎓Assessment Calendars, the  🎓 Tutorial Schedule 

🎓 Exam Timetables, the  🎓Exam Study Guidelines, the 🎓Exam Study Timetables.

🎓 Report Weightings,  🎓 Promotion Requirements 🎓 Regulation Absenteeism 

Final Academic Report Cards - 2024

The academic report cards can only released once final promotion has been signed off by WCED.  This is scheduled to happen towards the end of the first week in December.  Parents will receive an email once report cards have been published and are available for viewing.

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.

Grade 7 Electronics exam

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

Gr12 NSC Timetable

Gr12 NSC Exam Timetable

Gr7-Gr11 Examinations

November Examination Timetable.  

Study Guidelines

Grade 11 Study Guidelines

Grade 10 Study Guidelines

Grade 9 Study Guidelines

Grade 8 Study Guidelines

Grade 7 Study Guidelines

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.

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 10 and 11 Design Learners Shine in Practical Exam

The Practical Exam for Grade 10 and 11 Design learners showcased their creativity, technical skills, and innovative thinking as they undertook unique design challenges. This year’s exams provided an exciting opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts, creating designs that were both functional and aesthetically impressive. Here’s a look at the two projects that truly brought out the best in our budding designers.

The Grade 10 learners were tasked with designing and presenting packaging for a 3D printed item. This project was a great introduction to the world of modern manufacturing and design technology. The learners had to consider not just the visual appeal of their packaging, but also its functionality and sustainability.

The challenge for the Grade 11 learners was to design packaging for a food item within the Food Design sphere. This project required them to think about how packaging can communicate the essence of a food product while also considering factors such as preservation, branding, and consumer experience.

Designs ranged from practical and functional to artistic and conceptual. Many learners focused on creating eye-catching packaging that would stand out on store shelves, using vibrant colors, unique shapes, and innovative printing techniques. Others emphasized sustainability, opting for biodegradable or recyclable packaging that would reduce waste and promote eco-consciousness.

GRADE HEADS 2025

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

2025 Sports Department

Farewell to Mr Pillay

Looking Ahead

Please use the google form to select the days that you attend pre season "examination" sport sessions..  Although these sessions are not compulsory, please ensure that if you sign up you need to honour your commitment. 

Sessions on offer:

Monday - 12:00 - 13:00 - GET and FET Netball

Netball Sign Up Form

Tuesday - 12:00 - 13:00 - GET and FET Rugby

Rugby Sign Up Form

Wednesday - 12:00 - 13:00 - GET and FET Water Polo

Water Polo Sign Up

Thursday - 12:00 - 13:00 - GET and FET Hockey

Hockey Sign Up Form

DRAMA

Trinity Speech and Drama

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). 

TERTIARY STUDIES

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.

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CONCLUSION

Enjoy the weekend.

Kind regards

Sylvia Steyn

ssteyn@parklands.co.za

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