Pre-Primary Weekly Memo
14 March 2025
Dear Parents
This week, we marked a special milestone as the school celebrated its 45th birthday. The children enjoyed a cheerful sing-along show, followed by the excitement of cutting the birthday cake and sharing a sweet treat. It was a lovely way to celebrate the school’s journey and create happy memories together.
We asked a few children what they love most about our school…
Mikai - I like the painting
Baeli - I like the crafting
Princess - I like art class because today we made a butterfly
Iman-Genesis - I love the food that Chef Kerry makes
Mutsa - The classes have nice toys!
Emeri - Everything!
MJ - Cake!
Lihle - I like playing with the playdough in the class and colouring
Avalon - I like going to the big field and playing with the water play toys
Birthday wishes
A very special congratulations on Christopher Robin Pre Primary's 45th birthday. What a special place it is for our little people to learn and grow.
The JP wishes you a wonderful day of celebrations...
Chantel Lamb - Junior Preparatory Principal
Happiest of birthdays to Christopher Robin Pre-Primary! Hope everyone gets a BIG slice of cake to celebrate a wonderful milestone.
Emma Oxley-Simpson - Associate Principal:
Junior Preparatoy
Happy birthday Christopher Robin Pre-Primary.
Sylvia Steyn - Secondary Principal
A Happy and delightful birthday to you.
Nikki Niemand: Robotics Educator
Wishing Christopher Robin Pre-Primary a very happy 45th birthday and may the Pre-Primary continue to thrive under your expert leadership!
Lauren Drawbridge - Associate Principal: Preparatory Head of Academics
I hope today is filled with celebrations and happy memories. May we have another 45 years of an amazing foundation that supports our magnificent school.
Lee-ann Steynberg- Head of Innovation: Secondary Faculty
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 1
Tiny Tots 2
Tots 1
Tots 2
Grade 000 (feedback meetings)
Tigger's House
Piglet's House
Grade 00(feedback meetings)
Pooh Bear's House
Roo's House
Grade R (report feedback meetings)
Kanga's House
Owl's House
Rabbit's House
Grade R reports will be sent on Thursday, 20 March, to all parents, before report feedback meetings next week.
Hat Policy
As the weather remains hot, we kindly ask all parents to ensure that their children wear a hat when playing outside, especially during outdoor activities such as extra-murals. The sun is very harsh, and protecting our children's skin is a priority. To encourage this, we are reintroducing the ‘No Hat, No Play’ rule.
Please also ensure that your child has a layer of sunblock applied each morning. Teachers will reapply sunblock before outdoor play.
Thank you for your support!
Water Bottles
We have noticed that many children do not have water bottles at school. Please ensure that your child brings a clearly labeled water bottle each day. Staying hydrated is essential, especially in the heat, and having their own bottle makes it easier for teachers to encourage regular water breaks.
Cake Sale
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents for your support in making the cake sale a wonderful success! Your generosity brought big smiles to the children’s faces, and they truly enjoyed their special treats.
Outreach
Easter is a time of joy, kindness, and giving, and we’re excited to announce our Easter Egg Drive to bring smiles to both the elderly at Ria Abel Old Age Home and the children at Elundini Centre.
We will be collecting Easter egg donations throughout March and April, and we would love your support! Whether it’s a small chocolate egg or a big bundle, every contribution will help make Easter extra special for those in need.
Thank you for making a difference!
Health
Child Developent.pdfRegistered Nurse- Amy Dolley
Library Adventure
An ever-growing series by author Gemma Cary assists young children with dealing with big emotions while navigating challenging situations. These lovable animal characters face a range of emotions: feeling left out, being worried, learning about manners, feeling shy, telling the truth, being scared… There is a story for any imaginable situation, told in delightful rhyme. An added treat is a QR Code allowing access to the audio book - perfect for those sleepy bedtimes. We are including a story for you to try. Enjoy!
Elise Crouse - Librarian
Upcoming Exclusive Books Events
As the summer sun shines brightly and Easter approaches, Exclusive Books is excited to share our book promotions for March!
This month, we have a fantastic selection of books perfect for young readers, from Tattle Tales to adventure-filled stories that will spark imagination. Whether you're looking for something to keep a little reader busy during the long weekend or a new addition to the classroom library, there's a book for every child to enjoy. Let's make this season filled with reading and discovery!
Julia Donaldson Books at a 'steal' of a price: Julia Donaldson Books
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
15 March: Happy Birthday Riëtte Pieterse
15 March: Happy Birthday Eric Mkangeli
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
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!
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
Autumn 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, 10 April. After that, the form will be locked for submissions, and extra murals will start on Monday, 14 April.
Autumn 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:
NOTICE
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate have advised that they will be commencing construction of a median island and relocation of the speed bump in Wood Drive between Raats Drive and Dorchester Drive. They will be constructing an island opposite the exit gate for the Senior Preparatory Parking lot and moving the speed bump closer to the circle.
Parent Business Directory
College parents are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory for free – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/.
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...
Happy Birthday
🎉 Happy Birthday, Riëtte! 🎉
Tomorrow, 15 March, we celebrate someone truly special—our incredible Principal, Riëtte! 🎂✨
Riëtte, thank you for everything you do—the things we see and all the 'behind-the-scenes' magic that keeps our school running smoothly. From the early morning greetings to the endless support, guidance, and dedication, you are the heart of the Pre-Primary. Your kindness, leadership, and passion don’t go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you!
We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a moment to put your feet up (you’ve earned it! 😉). Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a year ahead as amazing as you are!
#HappyBirthdayRiëtte #OurAmazingPrincipal #ThankYouForEverything
Riette Birthday.mp4
🎉 Happy Birthday, Eric! 🎉
Tomorrow, 15 March, we celebrate the birthday of someone who keeps us all safe and always has a friendly smile - our amazing security guard, Eric! 🚔🎂
Eric, thank you for your dedication, your watchful eye, and your great sense of humor that makes our days brighter. Whether it’s rain or shine, early mornings or late afternoons, you are always there, keeping us secure and making sure everything runs smoothly.
We hope your day is filled with laughter, cake (lots of it! 🍰), and all the happiness you bring to us daily. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a year ahead full of great things!
Drop by and wish Eric a happy birthday when you see him—he deserves all the love! 🎈🥳
#HappyBirthdayEric #ThankYouForKeepingUsSafe #SecuritySuperstar
Conclusion
Wishing all a wonderful weekend ahead and looking forward to the public holiday next Friday. Please note that the school will be closed for Human Rights Day.
