Founders Message

We will be celebrating our 46th birthday on Wednesday, 11 March and on this day in 1980, Lorraine Roth, opened the doors of Christopher Robin Pre-Primary School to the residents of Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. The quality of education provided brought about a well – patronised and respected establishment, which offered care and early learning to young children, aged from six months to six years.

The reputation and quality of the school continued to grow and numerous requests by parents, for the Pre-Primary to offer formal education began. Encouraged by the staunch support of parents we were prompted to search for land to grow the school’s academic offering. As a result of a thorough research process, the Western Seaboard was identified as a potential major growth area. This was further supported by growth and population statistics from the City of Cape Town’s Planning Department. The construction of Parklands College commenced in 1998 in the new suburb of Parklands and in July of the same year, proudly opened the doors of the new Campus in Raats Drive, to 32 learners.

The College was built in phases, in order to accommodate the growth in learner numbers. The window period provided during the construction phases enabled the College to acquire additional land for sports and future developments. Parklands College currently operates from three sites, on approximately twenty-six and a half hectares of land. The growth of the College and Pre-Primary required careful strategic planning, and a decision to develop a new campus for the existing Secondary Faculty was formalised by the Board in February 2010. Parklands College, at 1 College Avenue, opened its doors in January 2012.

The College continues to grow as a result of the outstanding education and foundation our learners receive in our Pre-Primary and we are proud of what has been made available, in order to enrich their academic, cultural and sporting interests. We look forward to providing many more years of outstanding innovative education, beginning in the early years. The success could not have been achieved without the outstanding support we have received from our parents.

Lorraine Roth

EVERYWHERE EXPERIENCES - Circus Performance:
Wednesday, 11 March ( Grade 0000 - R)

Learners will be treated to a 30-minute ground-based interactive circus show, a high-energy performance including juggling, slapstick comedy, a circus spinning pole act, acrobatics, rolling ball and balancing acts, and ending with a spectacular group human pyramid finale.

The amount of R50 will be billed to your account.

🎉 Birthday Family Picnic – You’re Invited! 🎉

We are so excited to invite all our families to join us for our Birthday Family Picnic on Wednesday, 11 March!

Bring the whole family, pack your picnic basket, and come and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with us on the Junior Preparatory Field. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend special time together, connect with other families, and celebrate our school community in a fun and meaningful way.

• Please remember that this is a family-friendly event, so no alcohol will be permitted.

To add to the festive atmosphere, some of our Secondary learners will be offering face painting, and the talented Secondary Marimba Band will be there to create a wonderful vibe and lively ambiance for the afternoon.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all. It’s going to be a beautiful day filled with laughter, music, and special memories.

See you on the field! 🌿✨

Cake Sales – A Monthly Treat!

Each grade has the opportunity to contribute to a cake sale, and the children eagerly look forward to their special treat. We ask that cupcakes, popcorn, crisps, muffins, etc., be sent to the class on the allocated cake sale date. Please ensure all items are nut-free and do not include sweets.

To keep appetites in check, we recommend that children spend no more than R2 at the cake sale. You may send R2 on the day in a sealed envelope/packet or prepay for the quarter (R6 per term, R24 for the year).

📅 13 March – Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Edward Bear’s) Cake Sale 

We appreciate your support in making our Cake Sale a success! If you would like to contribute by sending in baked/bought goods or snacks, please complete this form.

Cake Sale Contributions

We have space for 8 parents to help sell treats on the day. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the form below.

Cake Sale Parent Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you for your support!

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 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)

Piglet's House
Tigger's House

Grade 00 (feedback meetings)

Honey Bee's House
Pooh Bear's House
Roo's House

Grade R (report feedback meetings)

Christopher Robin's House
Edward Bear's House
Kanga's House
Owl's House
Rabbit's House 

Grade R reports will be sent to all parents on Monday, 16 March, ahead of the report feedback meetings.

Please note that Grade 0000 (Crackerjacks) to Grade 00 will not receive published reports this quarter. Reports for these grades are issued in the Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarters.

Extra Mural Open Week 

We are excited to invite you to our special Extra Mural Open Week, where you'll have the opportunity to observe your child in his/her signed-up extra mural activity for this quarter. 

This is a wonderful chance to witness their progress, celebrate their achievements, and see firsthand the joy and skills they have gained so far. 

We look forward to sharing this special experience with you 

Ed-admin Multi Portal App

Parents are encouraged to download the Ed-admin Multi Portal App. This platform will be used to send important notifications and updates, and it will also provide access to children’s reports when they are released.

Immunisations

A PEEK INTO OUR WEEK

Grade 0000

This week our little Crackerjacks explored our “My Home” theme in a gentle, hands-on way.

Our Tiny Tots enjoyed stamp painting on a house-shaped cut-out, pressing the stamps and watching the colours appear with excitement. With gentle guidance, they pasted on doors and windows, practising their fine motor skills. They sang sweet songs about their families and shared who lives in their homes. It was heart-warming to hear their little voices proudly say “Mummy”, “Daddy”, and the names of those they love.

Our Tots built houses using cut-out shapes, exploring colour and shape recognition, and added textured grass to their beautiful creations. But wait… that's not all, we also used large construction blocks - stacking, knocking down, and building again - developing early problem-solving skills and coordination through play in an innovative way. 

Our classrooms truly felt like a little home this week, filled with warmth, belonging, and the sweetest sense of togetherness.

Grade 000

This week, the Tiggers and Piglets explored the theme “My Home.” We had such wonderful discussions about the different rooms in a home and what we do in each one. From kitchens and bedrooms to bathrooms and lounges, the children loved sharing their own experiences of home life.

Our art activity was extra special this week! The children created their very own colourful shape houses, carefully choosing and arranging shapes to build their homes. They then pasted their houses onto beautiful white cloud backgrounds, which they stamped themselves. The results were absolutely delightful and so unique — each little house full of personality and creativity.

During morning ring, the children enjoyed a fun matching game where they guessed which room each “My Little Shopper” item belonged in. There were lots of giggles and thoughtful answers as they worked together to decide where everything should go.

We also had meaningful conversations about the different types of homes we live in, whether we have gardens, and how many people live with us. It was lovely to see the children proudly sharing about their families and home environments.

A happy and homely week filled with learning, laughter, and creativity!

Grade 00

What a fun and busy week we’ve had in Grade 00! Our little learners had an exciting time exploring their five senses through hands-on activities, art, and sensory play.

We got creative while learning about the sense of sight by making our very own “eyes.” The children loved designing and creating their artwork while chatting about all the beautiful things they can see around them each day.

For our sense of touch, we explored different textures by creating hand art and adding various materials to represent how things can feel - rough, smooth, soft, and bumpy. The children had so much fun feeling and describing each texture, building both their vocabulary and sensory awareness.

Of course, one of the highlights of the week was using our sense of taste! The children bravely tasted different flavours, including lemon - and the facial expressions were absolutely priceless! We spoke about sweet, sour, salty, and how our taste buds help us experience different foods.

Throughout the week, we also talked about how our noses help us smell and how our ears help us hear, encouraging the children to notice the world around them in new and exciting ways.

It has been such a joyful week filled with curiosity, creativity, and lots of giggles. We are so proud of how enthusiastically the Grade 00s participated and explored with confidence.

Grade R

What a fruitful and veggie-tastic week we’ve had in Grade R! Last Friday, we kicked off the fun by making our very own fruit kebabs. We made colourful patterns with delicious fruits, tasted sweet and tangy flavours, and had lots of laughs as we enjoyed our tasty creations with friends. Our theme this week was fruit and vegetables, and what a fantastic theme it has been! We learned that vegetables, like carrots and potatoes, grow underground, while fruits, like apples and bananas, grow on trees or plants. How cool is that?!

In class, we developed so many important skills! We used our fine motor skills to tear paper and create colourful fruit collages, working on hand-eye coordination and dexterity. We also practised colour recognition while making our collages. Our creativity and observational skills blossomed as we felt, saw, and drew beautiful baskets of fruits and vegetables. We also visited our school’s herb garden, where we saw different-sized green peppers growing and practised our observation skills.

Then, we got creative with our painting activities! We sponge-painted to create a fun pineapple and worked with onions to paint textured art. As we explored the world of fruits, we examined their texture, shape, and nutritional qualities, then drew a variety of them. Finally, we cut out fruit baskets to make sure they were just the right size to fit our fruit drawings. It’s been a week full of fun, learning, and skill-building - and we’ve loved every minute of it!

2026 Information 

2026 Dates

Summer Quarter: 20 Jan - 26 March 

Autumn Quarter: 8 April - 24 June 

Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 Sept 

Spring Quarter: 14 Oct - 4 Dec 

Summer Quarter Important Dates 

SUMMER QUARTER:

9 March: Happy Birthday Abigail De Witt

11 March: Happy Birthday CRPP 46

Everywhere Experience - Circus Performance 

Evening Sunset Picnic 17:00 - 18:00 in the garden 

13 March: Cake Sale: Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Edward Bear’s) Cake Sale 

15 March: Happy Birthday Riëtte Pieterse and Eric Mkangeli

16 March: Grade R Reports sent to parents

16-20 March: Extra Mural Open Week 

17-25 March: Grade 0000 - 00 Feedback meetings & Grade R Report meetings

21 March: Public Holiday - Human Rights Day

26 March: Last day of the quarter (school closes at 13:00 - No Aftercare) 

Autumn Quarter Important Dates

AUTUMN QUARTER:

3 April Good Friday

6 April Family Day

8 April: First Day of School; Learners Return

10 April: Grade R Cake Sale (Christopher Robin’s, Edward Bear’s and Rabbit’s) 

13 April: Extra Murals Commence

23 April: World Book Day - Dress Up as your favourite book character 

27 April: Public Holiday: Freedom Day

29 April: Bargain Books Book Sale 

1 May: Public Holiday: Workers Day  

4 May: Mother's Day gifts to be made 

4 May: Petting Zoo For Grade 0000 (1–2 years) and Grade R (5–6 years)

5 May: Petting Zoo Grade 000 and Grade 00 and Grade R

10 May: Mother’s Day

14 May: May Play Photographs - Grade 000 & 00

15 May: May Play Photographs - Grade R

22 May: Cake Sale: Grade 00 and Grade R (Kanga’s)

22 May: Grade 00 Occupational Dress-up Day 

29 May: Build your burger with Chef Kerry 

29 May: Slipper Day - Reach for a Dream Foundation

30 May: Open Day

1 June: International Children's Day- Movie & Pop Corn (Grade 000 - R) in the hall

Crackerjacks Music & Marshmallows in their classes

  Happy Birthday Kerry Kemp

2 June: Happy Birthday Chanay De Klerk

4 June: 09:00 - 10:00 May Play (Grade 000 - R) 

10:30 - 11:30 May Play (Grade 000 - R) 

5 June: 09:00 - 10:00 May Play (Grade 000 - R) 

10:30 - 11:30 May Play (Grade 000 - R) 

11 June: Individual photographs for Grades 000 & R 

12 June: Individual photographs for Crackerjacks & 00         

15 June: Reports sent to parents 

16 June: Public Holiday: Youth Day 

17-23 June: Report Feedback Meetings Grade 0000 - R

18 June: Bee Keeper Show (Grade 00 - R)

19 June: Cake Sale: Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Owl’s) Cake Sale 

21 June: Father’s Day

22 June: Cultural Assembly (Grade R ballerinas to attend)

24 June: Winter Olympics and R20 ‘entry’ 

24 June: Last day of the quarter  

29 June: Happy Birthday Litho Voxeka

Happy Birthday Abigail 

We wish Abigail a very happy birthday on Monday, 9 March. May your day be filled with joy, and the year ahead bring you many happy moments, laughter, and love.

Conclusion

We look forward to the birthday celebrations next week and to enjoying a relaxing family picnic.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!