Dear Parents

At Christopher Robin Pre-Primary, we know that play is more than just fun—it's an essential part of a child’s growth and development. Play allows children to use their creativity while developing important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience. Through play, children explore the world, practice adult roles, and build confidence by overcoming challenges in a safe, imaginative space.

Unstructured, child-driven play gives children the chance to make decisions, discover their own interests, and fully engage in activities that spark their passions. It also helps them learn how to negotiate, share, and resolve conflicts, promoting self-advocacy and leadership skills.

While play is an integral part of developing strong, healthy bodies, it also has a significant impact on cognitive and emotional growth. Engaging with loving, consistent caregivers during play strengthens parent-child bonds and offers a unique window into a child’s world.

At school, play also plays a vital role in social-emotional learning, helping children adjust to the academic environment while enhancing their readiness to learn. It is a joyful and essential part of childhood, building the foundation for lifelong learning and development.

Let’s continue to celebrate and encourage the power of play in our little ones’ lives!

Pooh Bear's Table Mountain Creations 

This week, our Pooh Bears explored the theme of Cape Town and had tons of fun sculpting their very own Table Mountain with clay!

Peter's Adventure Concert (Grade 000, 00 and R) Tickets 

There is much excitement at school as we prepare for our concerts on Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7. Tickets are R60 and will be debited to your account. 

- Wednesday, 6 November from 09h00 - 10h00 in the Junior Preparatory Amphitheatre 

- Thursday, 7 November from 09h00 - 10h00 in the Junior Preparatory Amphitheatre 

Please complete the following form to book your unreserved tickets: 

Peter's Adventure Booking of Tickets 

Spring Quarter Outreach 

Please drop donations in the Pre-Primary Reception for this worthwhile food drive. 

Important Dates - Spring Quarter

26 October: Happy Birthday Miseka Mqoto 

6 November: Happy Birthday Cassandra Mönnig

6 November: Grade 000, 00 and R Concert 09h00 – 10h00 (Inclement weather, 8 November)

7 November:  Grade 000, 00 and R Concert 09h00 – 10h00 (Inclement weather, 8 November)
7 November: Happy Birthday Erin Liggett 

8 November: Provisional Grade 000, 00 and R Concert 09h00 - 10h00
8 November: Grade 00 Cake Sale

12 November: Making Chocolate Squares

12 November: Happy Birthday Khanyo Rafisa-Tabo

16 November: Happy Birthday Tali Maltz

21 November: Happy Birthday Brenda Dingile 

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

25 November: Class lists released 

29 November: Bop Boppers (All grades) 

29 November: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks Cake Sale 

29 November: Reports sent to parents 

2 December:  Splash and Class Parties 

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

2025

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

2025 Grade R Information (Current Pooh Bear's and Roo's House) 

The Grade R stationery kit for 2025 as detailed below is payable via Credit Card, Direct Deposit or EFT to Waltons, before Friday, 13 December 2024.  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 2025. 

Grade R Stationery Requirements 

2025 Grade 1 Information 

Dear Parents

The Junior Preparatory Faculty cannot wait to welcome your little one to Grade 1 in 2025. I look forward to getting to know them and will soon visit their class to read a story and introduce myself.

Although the children will have a "pop in" during the school day to meet their teacher on 27 November, there will be a special Orientation for them to spend some time with their teachers on Wednesday 15 January from 13:00 - 14:00.  Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee in the foyer with me, Chantel Lamb and Emma Oxley Simpson, our Junior Preparatory Associate Principal.

Please refer to the Welcome Letter, Frequently Asked Questions and Uniform and Sports requirements as well as the Device and Stationery Requirements.  Every Grade One learner and all new learners joining the College are required to wear the striped blazer.

The Parent Information Meeting is on Thursday, 16 January 2025, from 15:00 - 16:00. This is an opportunity for parents/caregivers to meet their child’s class teacher and find out more about the daily activities in Grade One.

School starts on Monday 20 January 2025 and for the first week, the Grade 1 day will end at 12:00 to ensure an easier transition. From the following week, school ends every day at 14:00, and you may collect your children from their classrooms or their teachers will take them to aftercare.

Sport will start on Monday 27 January and is during the school day on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 13:00 and 14:00. On these days the learners may come to school dressed in their P.E Kit.

Our Grade 1-3 learners have a choice between Afrikaans First Additional Language (FAL) and isiXhosa First Additional Language (FAL). Please click on the link to complete the form: First Additional Language 2025

The information included in the documents below should provide a good overview and answer most questions. However, you are more than welcome to contact me should you have any further questions.

I look forward to meeting you at the Grade R Graduation and at the Grade 1 Orientation on 15  January 2025.

Chantel Lamb

Junior Preparatory Principal

Welcome Letter 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Grade 1 - 6 Device Requirements 

Uniform Requirements 

Grade 1 Waltons 

Waltons Stationery Letter 

We wish our families a Happy Diwali for 31 October. 

Enjoy the weekend. 

Riëtte Pieterse
Principal: Christopher Robin Pre-Primary
E-mail: rpieterse@parklands.co.za
Tel: 0861 EDUCATE

LINKS TO THE BLOGS FROM THE PREPARATORY AND SECONDARY FACULTY

JP: https://jpblog.parklands.co.za

SP: https://spblog.parklands.co.za

Sec: https://secblog.parklands.co.za

Follow us on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParklandsCollege/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParklandsTweet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parklandscollege