Dear Parents

It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached this time of the year! As we look back, it’s truly heartwarming to see just how much the children have grown — not only in their learning but in confidence, friendships, and independence.

The final weeks of the year are always filled with excitement — from outings to in-school activities, and of course, our much-anticipated Grade R Graduation taking place on Friday, 21 November. This special event marks a significant milestone as we celebrate our little ones as they prepare to end their preschool journey and take their first big step into Grade 1 in 2026.

We look forward to sharing in this joyous occasion with you and celebrating the wonderful growth and achievements of our children.

Grade R Graduation

The parents of the Grade R learners are cordially invited to attend the Graduation Ceremony in person on Friday, 21 November, at 08:45. There is no limit on the number of attendees; all parents, grandparents, and special people are welcome to attend this special event and morning.

The children are involved in the entire ceremony, going up and down. 

Graduation Arrangements: 

We look forward to welcoming parents, special people, family, and friends to this very special ceremony on Friday, 21 November.

Attire for Graduation Day:

Boys:

• Grey school shorts

• Grey long school socks (folded over)

• Black school shoes

• White short-sleeved school shirt with collar

• School tie 

• A graduation cape will be provided for the photographs (no blazers required)

• Boys’ clothing can be purchased at Woolworths, Edgars, Ackermans, Jet, or PEP.

Girls:

• White underwear (without pictures)

• Hair should be tied in a neat ponytail (if long enough)

• Pink full-length ballet tights (available from Belinda at Ballet Basics 021 558 9897 / 074 114 6661) - at school at present

• Ballet shoes (the school will provide them if needed) - at school at present

• A graduation cape, dress, and white hair ribbon will be provided

Please ensure all items are marked with your child’s name and send a change of clothes for after the ceremony.

Arrival and Ceremony Details:

• Drop-off by 08h00 at the Senior Preparatory Faculty in Wood Drive. Teachers will assist the children in preparing for the ceremony.

• The hall will open at 08h30.

• After the ceremony, children will change and be brought to the parking lot if you wish to take them home. Those staying will be escorted back to their classes.

We appreciate your understanding and are excited to share this memorable occasion with you!

Graduation Photographs 

For our Grade R families, individual graduation photographs have already been printed and will be included in a special keepsake folder with the graduation certificate, which will be handed out following the ceremony on Friday, 21 November. A graduation group photograph and additional individual photographs are also available for ordering at R60 each.

Please email Liezl Stander at lstander@parklands.co.za to place your order by Monday, 24 November. 

The graduation photos will also be billed to your account. 

Class Lists For 2026 (Grade 0000 - R 2025) 

As we look ahead to a brand-new year, our class placement process is already underway. Our primary goal is to create a balanced environment where each little one can thrive. To do this, we carefully consider every child’s class placement with thought and intention.

Our team of teachers and management thoughtfully review each child’s emotional, social, and academic needs, as well as the social dynamics within the group, to ensure that every learner is placed in the best possible setting for the year ahead. This is a mammoth task, involving many hours of collaboration and careful discussion.

While we understand that some parents may have preferences, we ask that you trust in our teachers’ expertise and our commitment to placing each child where they will feel supported, confident, and happy. Every decision is made with great care to ensure the best fit for your child’s continued growth and development.

📋 Class lists will be displayed in the Pre-Primary reception on Monday, 1 December 2025.

Domino Day 26 November (All Grades - Children Only) 
We’re excited to share that Domino Day will take place during the school morning on Wednesday, 26 November. This day is a chance for our little ones to meet their new class teacher and friends for the upcoming year.

Domino Day helps children feel confident and excited about the year ahead. They get to spend some time in their new classroom environment and meet their teacher.

Each child’s class placement and introduction are made with careful thought and consideration, ensuring that they feel comfortable, supported, and ready to take their next big step.

We look forward to seeing the smiles, curiosity, and excitement as our children begin imagining all the fun learning adventures that await them next year!

Zoo to the Sea Concert Photographs 

Parents are welcome to order concert photographs by completing the following form: 

Zoo to the Sea Concert Photograph Order Form 

R60 per photo will be billed to your account. The cut-off date for concert photo orders is Monday, 24 November.

Peek Into Our Week

Tiny Tots

This week, our little tots had such a lovely time exploring creativity and learning about healthy habits. They started off with free drawing, proudly sharing their pictures and stories with us — always a highlight!

We then spent some time chatting about looking after our bodies. The children practised washing their hands and faces, learned why it’s important to stay active, and had great fun joining in with simple movement exercises. We also spoke about eating colourful fruits and veggies, drinking enough water, and keeping safe in the sun by wearing hats and sunscreen.

It’s been a wonderful week, and we’ve really enjoyed watching them learn, grow, and enjoy every moment.

Tots 1

This week, our theme was “Keeping Our Bodies Healthy”, and we learned all about the importance of keeping ourselves clean - especially our hands!

During art time, the children created beautiful pictures to show the importance of washing our hands. They used ear buds dipped in blue paint to make little water droplets coming out of a tap and falling onto a cut-out image of their own hand. This creative activity helped the children explore how water helps wash away germs, while also practising their fine motor skills as they carefully dabbed each droplet.

We had lovely discussions about when and why we wash our hands - before eating, after playing outside, and after using the toilet. The children were so proud of their artworks and showed great understanding that clean hands help keep our bodies healthy and strong!

Grade 000

We were so proud of how wonderfully our little Tiggers and Piglets performed in the year-end concert! Our shining stars absolutely loved spotting their family members in the audience and beaming with pride as they sang and danced their hearts out.

This week, the Tiggers extended their exciting Space theme, as after the concert's excitement, there was still so much to explore and discover! They delighted in creating multi-layered space artworks, using painting, stamping, gluing, and collage techniques to bring their masterpieces to life. At the sensory table, their vivid imaginations ran wild as they designed the most marvellous space creatures. When they built their very own rocket ships from chairs, cushions, and blankets, the countdown to blast-off filled the classroom with excitement—many Tiggers decided they would love to be astronauts!

Meanwhile, our curious Piglets have been travelling the world! They are learning about different countries and creating their very own world collage by tearing and sticking colourful paper. Their enthusiasm and creativity make every “trip” an adventure to remember.

What a magical week it has been, filled with imagination, laughter, and the joy of learning together!

Honey Bee's House

What a magical week of adventure we’ve had at Honey Bees House. Our little explorers set off on a journey around the world, discovering fascinating countries, delicious foods, colorful cultural dress, famous landmarks, and amazing animals. For art, we packed our handmade suitcases, stamped our passports, and “flew” to distant lands, our imaginations soaring high. The Continent Song was an absolute favorite, filling our classroom with rhythm and joy. 

This week, we also explored early operations, sound and rhythm, and patterns, essential building blocks for developing logical thinking and a love for learning in our curious Honey Bees. During data handling, we voted on where we’d most love to travel, Turkey was the winning destination, with many friends dreaming of floating high above Cappadocia in colorful hot air balloons!

Fun Fact: In Cappadocia, hundreds of balloons rise into the sky each morning at sunrise during the Hot Air Balloon Festival, painting the sky with beautiful colours. Iit looks just like a storybook come to life. What a wonderful week of wonder, learning, and laughter.

Pooh Bear's House

This week, the Pooh Bears House were very creative using air-dry clay to make their very own Table Mountains! This medium can be quite a challenge for little hands, as it’s firm and requires plenty of strength and perseverance to shape. The children carefully created the flat top, along with the peaks of Signal Hill and Devil’s Peak. Once their masterpieces had dried, they painted their mountains with watercolours in beautiful rainbow shades — some inspired by a stunning Cape Town sunset and others by the natural tones of the mountain itself.

Kanga's House 

What a moo-velous week we’ve had in Kanga’s House! 🐄 Our theme was dairy farming. We discovered what happens before milk arrives on the shop shelves and explored all the delicious dairy products it can become. The Kangas put their artistic skills to the test by drawing cows, and wow — what udderly amazing results! We then became little detectives, searching through pamphlets to spot all sorts of dairy goodies. To top it all off, we dove back into swimming this week! 

The children absolutely loved splashing in the cool water, blowing bubbles, and showing off their super swimming skills after the long winter break. I am so proud of every single Kanga for their enthusiasm, creativity, and effort, what a fantastic week it’s been! 

The Owls Explore Six Bricks – Building Creative Robots!

This week, The Owls House explored Six Bricks excitingly and creatively! Working in pairs, the children used their imagination and problem-solving skills to design and build their very own robots using the colourful bricks.

Each robot had to have a specific function, and the children eagerly explained what their robot could do — from cleaning rooms to flying to the moon! It was wonderful to see their creativity, collaboration, and communication skills as they shared and demonstrated their inventions.

Learning through play continues to inspire curiosity and confidence in our young innovators!

Birthday Book Donation 

A big thank you to Elowen for donating a lovely birthday book to our school library, “The Bok Who Lost His Spring.” 

We are sure this book will bring smiles and laughter to many children as they enjoy this special South African story. Happy Birthday, Elowen, and thank you for sharing the joy of reading with your friends! 

Outreach

Join us in our October/November Outreach Drive!  All donations will be shared with the Grace Foundation to bring hope and support to those in need in our community.

Please drop off all items at Reception.

Spring Quarter 2025 

Spring Quarter Important Dates 

SPRING QUARTER:

16 November: Happy Birthday Tali Maltz

19 November: Grade R Graduation Rehearsal 

20 November: Grade R Graduation Rehearsal 

21 November: Happy Birthday Brenda Dingile 

21 November: Grade R Graduation 08:45 - 11:00

25 November: Grade R Outing: Wonderdal Edutainment Centre (All Grade Rs)

28 November: Interactive Circus Show in the JP Amphitheatre @09:30

28 November: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks Cake Sale 

1 December: Class lists released 

2 December: Disney Dress-up and Class Parties 

3 December: Reports sent to parents 

5 December: Last day of the quarter - School closes at 11:00 

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 

2026 Grade R Information (Current Honey Bee's, Pooh Bear's and Roo's House) 

The Grade R stationery kit for 2026 as detailed below is payable via Credit Card, Direct Deposit or EFT to Waltons, before Friday, 12 December 2025.  The kit will be used daily to promote handwriting, literacy and numeracy in an informal and fun manner within the classroom. The paid stationery will be delivered to the school and issued to your child’s class teacher before the Summer Quarter 2026. 

Grade R Stationery Letter 

Grade 1 2026 Information 

If your child is unable to swim, please enrol them in a reputable swim school. Class-specific timetables will be shared by the teacher, and the sporting and extramural programme on offer will be sent to parents in our Weekly Memo. 

Please refer to the Welcome Letter, Frequently Asked Questions, Stationery and Textbook (Caxtons) letter and list as well as Uniform (sport clothes are worn at least twice a week) and iPad Requirements and Discount Voucher. Books DO NOT need to be covered as the children will make the covers in class and the teachers will cover the books with the slip-on plastic covers. In addition to this please ensure your child has a combination lock, an old T-shirt to use for art and a set of headphones compatible with their iPad. Books DO NOT need to be covered as the children will make the covers in class and the teachers will cover the books with the slip-on plastic covers. In addition to this please ensure your child has a combination lock, an old T-shirt to use for art and a set of headphones compatible with their iPad.

Welcome Letter 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Grade 1 - 6 Device Requirements 

Device discount voucher

Uniform Requirements 

Grade 1 Stationery List 

Grade 1 Stationery Letter

We look forward to meeting you at the Orientation/Parent Meeting on Friday, 16 January, and welcoming our Grade One learners to the Junior Preparatory on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. 

Second-Hand Uniform Requirements

Please contact Tania Fourie if you would like to buy or sell good quality second-hand uniforms.  She is also the supplier of Froggy School shoes. 

 
Contact details:  +27 83 631 7683 or tania@sportstudio.co.za

First Additional Language

Our Grade 1 - 3 learners have a choice between Afrikaans FAL and isiXhosa FAL. Please click on the link to complete the form: First Additional Language Choice 2026. If a selection has not been made, it will be assumed that the learner will attend Afrikaans as their First Additional Language.

Conclusion

What a wonderful week it’s been! We’re filled with excitement as we look ahead to Friday’s Grade R Graduation — a special milestone for our Grade Rs as they prepare to take their next big step into Grade 1.

We’d also like to wish Tali a very happy birthday! 🎉 May your day be filled with love, laughter, and celebration.

Wishing all our families a restful and happy weekend ahead!