Secondary Faculty Weekly Memo

30 September 2024

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

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

SPORT

external_sports_news@parklands.co.za

Head of Sport: tpillay@parklands.co.za

Rugby and Girls Soccer Coordinator: dviljoen@parklands.co.za

Chess, Boys Soccer & Cross Country Coordinator: mviljoen@parklands.co.za

Netball and Hockey Coordinator: sbloem@parklands.co.za

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.

Summer Weekly Programme

Sport Uniform

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

Want to learn an instrument? Let's Go!!!!!

Should you be interested in starting an instrument. Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/MMYD7bH2Ak2iVXgL7

Music Department Educator Contact Details

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). The assessment slots for Quarter 4 are fully booked.

If you are interested please let us know and we will put you on the waiting list should an assessment slot become available.