Dear Parents

Art in the early years is more than paint and paper, it's a powerful form of self-expression, creativity, and emotional growth. Through art, children explore their imaginations, build confidence, and learn to see the world in new and meaningful ways. Whether they’re painting the seasons, sculpting shapes, or creating from the stories they’ve heard, each week’s theme becomes a springboard for discovery. Each brushstroke, scribble, and sculpture tells a story of curiosity, wonder, and joyful play. Nurturing artistic expression from a young age encourages children to find their voice, celebrate their uniqueness, and connect with others in a language deeper than words.

A Peak into our week 

Grade 000

We are so proud of our little Grade 000s for their wonderful performance in The Jungle Adventure concert last week! Their excitement was infectious as they watched themselves on the big screen on Monday in celebration of International Children's Day. The squeals of delight filled the room—what a joy it was to see them so proud of their efforts! A big thank you to Chef Kerry for the delicious popcorn that made the experience even more special.

This week, our “Under the Sea” journey continued, and the learners remain captivated by the fascinating world beneath the waves. A rainy day brought the perfect opportunity for some imaginative play—they built a submarine right on the classroom carpet using chairs and set off on an underwater adventure! Listening to their imaginative conversations as they “spotted” sea creatures was truly heartwarming. We’re especially proud of the vibrant submarine group mural we created during creative art.

For our Emotional Intelligence Story Ring, we explored the delightful book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang, illustrated by Max Lang. Using story aids and role-play, the children engaged deeply with the story’s message. Learning to recognize and understand their own feelings—and the feelings of others—is a vital part of emotional development, and we are so proud of the thoughtful way our learners embraced this lesson.

Honey Bees Blast Off! 

This week, our little Honey Bees went on a space adventure! They learned about rockets and planets, and explored how maths and art can come together in the most fun ways.

The children carefully cut out shapes - circles, rectangles, and triangles, and used them to create their very own colourful rocket ships. They loved naming the shapes and choosing bright colours to bring their designs to life.

With lots of imagination (and a few “zoom zooms!”), their rockets took off into a galaxy of creativity and learning. What a joyful, starry week we’ve had! 

The Jungle Adventure Concert Photographs 

Please follow this link to: The Jungle Adventure Concert Photographs Order Form 

We hope you enjoyed the Christopher Robin Pre-Primary Concert- Jungle Adventures.

Kindly find the link to the performance recording below. Please do not share this recording further than your family. 

The Jungle Adventure Link: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQbfVCSThjqvwJvQFtQzBmphSGh?projector=1

Individual Photographs

Please take note that our Individual Photograph dates have changed.

We know how special these photos are for families, and we want to ensure each child has the best opportunity to smile and create a keepsake moment for years to come!

New Dates:

17 June: Individual photographs for Grades 000 & R
18 June: Individual photographs for Crackerjacks & 00

Well-being and health

2025 Dates 

Please note that there has been a slight change to the 2025 dates indicated in blue below:

Provisional dates for 2025

Summer Quarter: 20 January – 28 March
Autumn Quarter: 08 April- 25 June
*Mid-term break: 29 April – 2 May
Winter Quarter: 22 July – 23 Sept
Spring Quarter: 14 October – 05 December

Important Dates - Autumn Quarter 2025

13 June: Reports sent to parents 

15 June: Father’s Day

16 June: Public Holiday: Youth Day 

17-20 June: Report Feedback Meetings Grade 0000 - R

17 June:       Individual photographs for Grades 000 & R 

18 June:        Individual photographs for Crackerjacks & 00

20 June: Grade 000 and Crackerjack's Cake Sale 

24 June: Winter Olympics and R20 ‘entry’ fee towards Grant Pienaar Foundation

25 June: Last day of the quarter  

29 June: Happy Birthday Litho Voxeka

Feedback Meetings

As the quarter draws to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all the parents for their support throughout.

We invite parents to a report feedback meeting with your child’s class teacher. Click on the class links below to choose a preferred date and time.  We encourage every parent to take the time to book and diarise a feedback meeting. This is a very important meeting in terms of your child’s progress and finding out more about their days at school. It is also a wonderful opportunity to have the teacher’s undivided attention and focus on your child. It is a vital aspect of the home-school partnership, and it greatly assists each child’s development and progress when we work as a team.

Crackerjacks (feedback meetings)
Tiny Tots
Tots 1
Tots 2 

Grade 000 (feedback meetings)
Tigger's House
Piglet's House 

Grade 00(feedback meetings)
Honey Bee's House
Pooh Bear's House
Roo's House 

Grade R (report feedback meetings)
Kanga's House
Owl's House  
Rabbit's House

Reports will be published on Friday, 13 June, and will be available to all parents ahead of the report feedback meetings.
You can conveniently access your child's report through the Ed-admin Multi-Portal App, where it can be viewed and downloaded. For your ease, a step-by-step guide is attached to assist you with the process.

Conclusion

Why Coding and Robotics Are Superpowers for the Future! 

Have you ever seen a robot move on its own or a game come to life with just a few lines of code? At Parklands, coding and robotics aren't just about screens — they’re about creating, problem-solving, and preparing our learners for a future where technology is part of every career!

From building LEGO robots that can follow a line or rescue a minifigure, to programming stories and games using Scratch. Learners are developing 21st-century skills in the most hands-on, exciting ways.

 Why It Matters:

• Critical Thinking: Every robot challenge is a puzzle that sharpens logic and reasoning.

• Creativity: Coding turns ideas into animations, apps, and even virtual worlds.

• Collaboration: Teams learn to share ideas, troubleshoot together, and celebrate each win, big or small.

Encourage your child to keep exploring coding skills with this free online tool:  Code.org

Did You Know?
Many jobs of the future haven’t even been invented yet — but coding and robotics give our learners the tools to invent them. That’s why we teach coding like it’s a superpower — because it is!

Wishing our Muslim learners and families a peaceful and meaningful Eid-ul-Adha tomorrow.