Dear Parents

Fatherhood isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about being there. Being present.
This Father’s Day, we honour the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors who consistently show up, support, and lead with love. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights with little ones or walking alongside teens finding their way, your presence leaves a lasting imprint.

Thank you for being the kind of dad who makes ordinary moments meaningful and everyday presence count.

I’ve always appreciated this simple little acrostic shared by parenting expert Nikki Bush — PAPPA — as a way of capturing what really matters when it comes to fatherhood. It’s not flashy or complicated, but it gets right to the heart of things:

P – Present: Not just physically there, but emotionally engaged.
A – Available: Making time, even in the busiest seasons.
P – Protective: Offering a sense of safety, both physically and emotionally.
P – Proud: Letting your children know they matter — that you believe in them.
A – Attentive: Paying attention, asking questions, listening closely.

As Nikki says, it’s not about being perfect — it’s about being there, in the moments that matter.

Happy Father’s Day!

A Peak into our week 

Buzzing into a Sweet & Soaring Week at Honey Bees House!

This week was sprinkled with sweetness and a dash of adventure at Honey Bees House!

Our little bakers put on their aprons and joined Chef Kerry in a fun-filled baking session. Following a simple, tasty recipe, our kiddies made their very own Coconut Ice treats, and oh, were they yummy! The excitement in their eyes as they mixed, shaped, and tasted their creations was truly heartwarming.

Meanwhile, our curious Grade 00s took to the skies with this week’s theme: Air Transport! From airplanes to helicopters, we explored all the magical ways we can travel through the air. The highlight? Crafting our very own hot air balloons! With colourful paper, feathers, buttons and pom poms, and lots of imagination, our little artists created stunning pieces that we're proudly displaying.

It’s been a week full of creativity, learning, and sweet memories. We’re so proud of our busy bees and can’t wait for what next week brings!

Pooh Bear's House Up, Up and Away!

This week, our classroom took to the skies as we explored air transport! The children had so much fun learning about different ways we travel through the air — from planes to helicopters and especially hot air balloons.

As part of our area work, we created our very own colourful hot air balloons! Using bright tissue paper, the children carefully decorated and collaged their balloons, bringing them to life with vibrant patterns and textures. It was a wonderful activity that encouraged creativity, fine motor skills, and lots of excited conversation about flying high above the clouds.

Our classroom is now filled with floating masterpieces — each one as unique and full of personality as the child who made it!

Dino-Mite Discoveries in Grade 000!

This week, our curious Grade 000 learners have been diving into the world of dinosaurs! We’ve been exploring the different types of dinosaurs, learning which ones were herbivores and which were carnivores. To bring our learning to life, we took our adventure outdoors and stomped into the magical 100 Acre Garden. There, the children went on an exciting hunt for dinosaur footprints and took part in a dino-tastic game of Dinosaur Hop. It was a wonderful week of learning through movement, imagination, and discovery — just like real little paleontologists!

Happy Father's Day from Owl's House 

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

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 term (R6 per term, R24 for the year).

20 June: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks 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!

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

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.

Winter Quarter Extra Mural Sign-Up Form 

Please follow the link below to sign up your little one for the Autumn Quarter Extra Mural activities. The cut-off date for sign-ups is Thursday, 24 July. After that, the form will be locked for submissions, and extra murals will start on Monday, 28 July. 

Winter Quarter Extra Mural Sign-up Form 

Due to the wide selection of activities on offer, some extra murals will take place at the same time, and parents/learners will, therefore, have to make a choice. The Grade R daily programme is enriched with weekly compulsory swimming lessons, Robotics lessons, recorder lessons, and isiXhosa lessons, all included in their tuition fee. 

Should you wish to enrol your little one in beginner piano lessons, a piano at home is not required. Parents are welcome to contact W. Heuer for rental options. 

To book a piano or for more details, contact Hans: E-mail hans@heuerpianos.co.za or call 021 8872938. 

For more information on the various extra murals on offer, kindly follow this link:

Extra Mural information

Parklands College Shines at Modern Eisteddfod

Our dancers' energy lit up the stage, from bold characters to dynamic rhythms. Every moment was a celebration of creativity, growth, and teamwork.  We are so proud of your courage and stage presence. Keep shining!

Conclusion

As we head into the long weekend, we’d like to wish all our dads, grandfathers, and father figures a very happy Father’s Day. Thank you for the care, presence, and support you offer so generously. We hope the weekend brings a change of pace and some special time with your families. We’ll see you back next week for the final stretch of the quarter.