Pre-Primary Weekly Memo
7 February 2025
Dear Parents,
On Monday, 10 February, we are excited to celebrate Teddy Bear’s Day, a delightful occasion honouring the beloved teddy bear and its special place in childhood. The teddy bear dates back to 1902, inspired by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous act of kindness toward a bear cub, which led to the creation of this cherished toy. Over the years, teddy bears have become symbols of comfort, love, and companionship for children worldwide.
To mark this special day, we invite our little ones to bring their favourite teddy bears and enjoy a wonderful school-provided picnic lunch together. There is no need to bring anything—just a cuddly friend to share in the fun as we make special memories!
Manners for Minors - Friday, 14 February (Grade 000 - R) Show
Friendships are precious, like gold, and when challenges arise, we can learn to work through them together. This show encourages little ones to resolve conflicts and communicate openly with their friends.
The amount of R60 will be billed to your account.
Grade 00 STEAM Robotics with Teacher Nikki
Our young engineers have been exploring how to move objects using levers, wheels, pulleys, and more! Through hands-on activities, they’re discovering the mechanics behind movement and problem-solving in robotics. Fun, learning, and creativity in action!
#STEAMLearning #YoungEngineers #RoboticsFun
Lost Property
Health

Registered Nurse: Amy Dolley
Library Adventure
Meet Jim Panzee. Today he woke up in a bad mood. Nothing feels right, not the sunshine, not his banana. His friends tell him that he is grumpy, but their advice does not make him feel better. However, eventually the grumpiness lifts and he realises that bad feelings don't last, and that sharing your feelings with a friend is sometimes the best medicine.
The animal characters are a delight and this hilarious story is sure to improve the grumpiest mood and bring out the smiles. Try it when your little one is not having a happy time. It may just help with emotional awareness and vocabulary to express those overwhelming feelings
There are ten books in this entertaining series, perfect from age 3 onwards.
Elise Crouse - Librarian
Birthday Book Donation
A big thank you to Kenzie for the beautiful reading book, We Are One by Refiloe Moahloli! This heartfelt story celebrates unity, kindness, and the connections that bring us together. Through its meaningful message and engaging illustrations, it encourages children to embrace diversity and appreciate the value of belonging. We are truly grateful for this thoughtful donation, which will be a cherished addition to our collection, inspiring young minds for years to come!
THANK YOU
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 - Summer Quarter 2025
10 February: Teddy Bear’s Day (picnic lunch & bring a teddy bear to school)
14 February: Friendship Dress-Up Day @R20- donating to Casual Day (People with Disabilities - Friends
Daycare Centre)
Manner for Minors: Friendship Show (Grade 000 - R)
14 February: Happy Birthday Ingrid Lubbe
15 February: Open Day
21 February: Grade 00 Cake Sale
28 February: Making Fruit Kebabs (All grades)
1 March: Happy Birthday Nadine Fourie
2 March: Happy Birthday Vuyo Raqa
9 March: Happy Birthday Abigail De Witt
11 March: Happy Birthday Christopher Robin Pre-Primary 45 years
Jig Saw Children’s Theatre: Seasons and Colours Show (ALL)
14 March: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks Cake Sale
15 March: Happy Birthday Riëtte Pieterse
24-27 March: Grade 0000 - 00 Feedback meetings & Grade R Report meetings
21 March: Public Holiday - Human Rights Day
28 March: Last day of the quarter (school closes at 13:00)
Extra Mural Open Week
We warmly invite parents to our Extra-Mural Open Week from 14–20 March! This is a great opportunity to observe your child’s lesson, experience their progress, and, for some activities, even join in. Attendance is entirely optional, but we would love to share this special experience with you. We look forward to welcoming you!
14 March: Little Chefs (Group 3)
Orchestra
17 March: Ballet
Tennis
18 March: Swimming
Cricket
Minor Repertoire Grade 000 - 00
19 March: Speech and Drama
Intro-golf
Little Chefs (Group 1)
20 March: Intro-golf
26 March: Little Chefs (Group 2)
Individual music lessons will be liaised directly with the parents
Ed-Admin Multi Portal Installation
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/id646910856
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.
LEARNING:
Theme Discussions
Theme Discussions
We are passionate about a creative, rich, authentic, and layered approach to learning for our little ones. Theme-related learning allows for the child to learn about their world and the world around them. Below is an overview of our Summer Quarter weekly theme discussions and learning focus, as well as an overview of the 2025 themes.
Please click on the link below for details on our summer quarter theme discussions in each grade:
Outreach
Friendship Day - Donation of R20
We are excited to celebrate Friendship Day—a special occasion dedicated to the joy of friendship and the connections that bring us together. This day is all about kindness, togetherness, and appreciating the special bonds we share. Through fun activities and meaningful moments, we look forward to celebrating the beauty of friendship with our little ones!
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...
Safety and Gate Times
In our ongoing commitment to prioritising the safety and well-being of our little ones, the school gate access times are as follows:
Morning drop-off: Gates open from 7:30 to 8:30.
Half-day collection: Gates open from 12:45 to 14:00, as aftercare begins promptly at 14:00.
Aftercare collection: Gates open from 16:00 to 17:00.
To help make the half-day collection time (12:45–14:00) more convenient, Grade 000 and 00 children will be waiting in the foyer for quick and easy collection.
However, we have noticed that many parents collect their children after 14:00. Please be aware that from this time onwards, all children will transition into aftercare, and accounts will be billed the ad hoc aftercare fee for any additional care provided.
AFTERCARE LOCKERS
ach child attending aftercare from Grade 000 to Grade R has a designated, labeled locker space for their bags in the passageway closest to reception. This ensures the safekeeping of their belongings and makes it easier for parents during afternoon collection.
Happy Birthday
This Friday, 14 February, we celebrate teacher Ingrid’s birthday! May your year ahead be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Wishing you a wonderful day and a year filled with happiness and beautiful memories!