Dear Parents

Welcome back to a new quarter! We hope you enjoyed a restful holiday and had the opportunity to spend quality time together as a family.

As we settle back into the school routine, it is helpful to remember just how important consistency is for young children. Predictable routines provide children with a sense of security, helping them to feel confident, settled, and ready to learn. Knowing what to expect throughout the day reduces anxiety, supports emotional wellbeing, and encourages independence as children begin to manage familiar tasks with growing confidence.

At Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, our daily routine has been carefully designed to provide a balance of learning, play, rest, and exploration. As children become familiar with these routines, they are better able to focus on developing new skills, building friendships, and enjoying their school day.

Routines are most effective when they are supported both at school and at home. Consistent mealtimes, bedtimes, and morning routines help children transition more easily between home and school, making the start of each day calmer and more positive.

As we begin this exciting new quarter together, thank you for partnering with us in providing your child with the consistency, encouragement, and care they need to thrive.

A Few Helpful Reminders

Breakfast – At Home
A nutritious breakfast gives children the energy they need to learn, play, and participate fully in their day. Please ensure your child enjoys a healthy breakfast before arriving at school each morning.

Snacks and Lunch – Provided at School
A balanced mid-morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided daily. Should you wish to send an additional snack, please ensure it is healthy, clearly labelled, and nut-free.

Nut-Free Environment
Please do not send any foods containing nuts or nut products, as we have children with severe nut allergies.

Wet Wipes and Tissues
Please send one box of tissues and one packet of wet wipes at the beginning of each quarter.

Sunblock and Hats
Please apply sunblock before school each morning. We will reapply sunblock during the day using the bottle supplied by each family. A clearly labelled hat should remain in your child's school bag for daily outdoor play.

Immunisations
If your child's immunisations have recently been updated, please send a copy of their Road-to-Health card for our records.

Shoes
Please ensure your child wears well-fitting, closed shoes that support safe movement during indoor and outdoor play.

Labelling Belongings
Please label all clothing, lunch containers, water bottles, hats, and other personal belongings with your child's name and surname to help us return misplaced items quickly.

Parent and Learner Directory

Please read through the Parent and Learner Directory, which includes important information about Parklands College and the Pre-Primary learners. 

Pre-Primary Parent and Learner Directory 

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.

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 

2027 Dates

Provisional 2027 Quarter Dates

Summer - 19 Jan - 18 March

Autumn - 7 April - 23 June

Winter - 21 July - 22 Sept

Spring - 6 Oct - 3 Dec

Winter Quarter Information

Winter Quarter Important Dates

WINTER QUARTER:

6 July: Happy Birthday Lauren Medcalf 

14 July: Happy Birthday Theliswa Joko

18 July: Mandela Day

22 July Learners return 

22 July: Happy Birthday Nadia Leitao

23 July: Happy Birthday Pumeza Rasmeni

23 July: Individual Photographs (RETAKE)

24 July: Mandela Day: donate a pair of shoes

24 July: Parklands Playground Grade R 

27 July: Extra murals commence

29 July Reptile Show - Grade 0000 and Grade 000 

30 July Reptile Show - Grade 00
30 July 11:00 - 11:30 - Christopher Robin’s, Edward Bear’s and Rabbit’s Golf Lesson 

11:30 - 12:00 - Honey Bee’s and Pooh Bear’s Golf Lesson 

31 July Reptile Show - Grade R (Edward Bear's and Rabbit's) 

     Reptile Show - Grade R (Christopher Robin's, Kanga's and Owl's)

2 August: Happy Birthday Jo Ismail 

5 August: Aquarium Puppet Show (Grade 0000) 

6 August: Aquarium Puppet Show (Grade 000) 

Aquarium Puppet Show (Grade 00)  

7 August: Cake Sale: Grade R (Kanga’s, Edward Bear’s and Christopher Robin’s) 

8 August Happy Birthday Asange Gqibane

9 August: Public Holiday: National Women’s Day

10 August: Public Holiday: National Women’s Day observed 

13 August Happy Birthday Shannon Marx

Happy Birthday Masanda 

14 August: Happy Birthday Mavis Ngcwama

16 August: Happy Birthday Busi Mdunyelwa 

28 August: Cake Sale: Grade 00 and Grade R (Rabbit’s)

1 September: SPCA Dress-up Day @R20 donation in celebration of Spring Day

3 September: Grade R Graduation Photographs 

3 September: Robbie Robot (Grade 000)

   09:00 - 09:30 - 3 - 4 years Tigger's House 

  09:45 - 10:15 - 3 - 4 years Piglet's House

4 September: Museum of Illusions (All Grade R classes) 

  08:00 Depart from Christopher RobinPre-Primary 

  11:00 Return from Museum of Illusions

7 September:  Special Person’s Day Grade 000 11:00-12:00 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer) 

8 September:  Special Person’s Day Grade 00 11:00-12:00 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer)

9 September:  Special Person’s Day Crackerjacks 10:30 - 11:30 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer) 

10 September: Special Person’s Day Grade R 11:00-12:00 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer) 

9 September: Happy Birthday Kim Truebody 

11 September:  Cake Sale: Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Owl’s)  

12 September:  Open Day

13 September:  Happy Birthday Ntombi Ntlabe

15 September:  Happy birthday Zodwa Ntombizodwa

14 September:  Reports sent to parents 

15 - 22 Sept:     Report Feedback Meetings Grade 0000 - R 

18 September   Class Photographs (All Grades)

19 September   Happy Birthday Amy Dean

21 September   Concert Photographs (Grade R)

22 September   Concert Photographs (Grade 000 and 00) 

22 September:  Happy Birthday Lungi Voxeka 

23 September: Last day of the quarter
Heritage Dress Up Day All Grades (Boerewors rolls for lunch) 

24 September:  Public Holiday: Heritage Day  

Winter Quarter Theme Discussions

Please view below for details on our winter quarter theme discussions in each grade:

Mandela Day

Parklands Playground

Reptile Show (All grades) 

The learners will have the opportunity to view various snakes like: Brown House Snake, Milk Snake/King Snake, Boa Constrictor,  Reticulated Python, as well as a Gecko, Tortoise and a Rock Monitor‎.

Each learner will also get a free ticket to visit any of the 2 reptile parks that Reptile World runs in the Western Cape.

29 July Grade 0000 and Grade 000

30 July Grade 00

31 July Grade R 

The amount of R60 will be billed to your account.

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).

🍰 Upcoming Cake Sale Date 🍰

📅 7 August: Grade R (Kanga’s, Edward Bear’s and Christopher Robin’s)
📅  28 August: Grade 00 and Grade R (Rabbits)
📅  11 September: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks and Grade R (Owl’s)        

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! 

Special Person's Day

We warmly invite one special person to join your little one for a memorable morning in their classroom, filled with fun, laughter and precious shared moments.

This is a wonderful opportunity to step into your child's world, take part in classroom activities, and create special memories together. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or another cherished family member, we look forward to welcoming you for this morning.

Winter Quarter Extra Mural Information

Extra Murals commence on Monday, 27 July. 

Physical Education and Ball Skills Offering

As part of our pre-primary programme, physical dducation will take place from Grade 000. In Grade 00 and Grade R, ball skills forms part of the extra offering, and all children in these grades will attend during their allocated time.

The sessions will take place as follows:

Grades 000: Monday
Grades 00: Friday

Grade R:
Tuesday: Owls, Rabbits, Edward Bears and Christopher Robin
Thursday: Kangas

We look forward to seeing the children develop their movement, coordination, teamwork and ball skills through these fun and active sessions.

Grade R Graduation

Heads Up: Graduation Photographs - Thursday, 3 September

The very special Grade R Graduation photographs will be taken on Thursday, 3 September during the morning. A treasured keepsafe for many years to come! 

On the morning of Thursday, 3 September, please send your little one to school dressed in the following: 

Girls:

• Pink full-length ballet tights (available from Belinda at Ballet Basics 021 558 9897 / 074 114 6661 or Dance Euphoria 021 557 6887)

• White or light coloured underwear (with no pictures)

• Ballet shoes for those that have. (The school will supply the girls with ballet shoes if they do not have a pair).

• A graduation cape and dress will be supplied for the photographs.

Please tie your daughter’s hair into a neat pony, should it be long enough. Please ensure that every item is clearly marked with your child’s name and that a change of clothes is sent for the remainder of the day after the photographs. 

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Conclusion

A very happy birthday to Nadia and Pumeza who will be celebrating their special days this month!

🎂 Nadia celebrates her 30th birthday on 22 July, and 🎂 Pumeza celebrates hers on 23 July.

We wish you both a fantastic birthday filled with love, laughter, and special moments with family and friends.