Manners for Minors - Friday, 14 February (Grade 000 - R) Show

Friendships are precious, like gold, and when challenges arise, we can learn to work through them together. This show encourages little ones to resolve conflicts and communicate openly with their friends.

The amount of R60 will be billed to your account.

Grade 00 STEAM Robotics with Teacher Nikki 

Our young engineers have been exploring how to move objects using levers, wheels, pulleys, and more!  Through hands-on activities, they’re discovering the mechanics behind movement and problem-solving in robotics. Fun, learning, and creativity in action! 

#STEAMLearning #YoungEngineers #RoboticsFun

Lost Property

Health 

Registered Nurse: Amy Dolley

Birthday Book Donation

A big thank you to Kenzie for the beautiful reading book, We Are One by Refiloe Moahloli! This heartfelt story celebrates unity, kindness, and the connections that bring us together. Through its meaningful message and engaging illustrations, it encourages children to embrace diversity and appreciate the value of belonging. We are truly grateful for this thoughtful donation, which will be a cherished addition to our collection, inspiring young minds for years to come!

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

10 February: Teddy Bear’s Day (picnic lunch & bring a teddy bear to school)

14 February: Friendship Dress-Up Day @R20- donating to Casual Day (People with Disabilities - Friends
Daycare Centre) 

Manner for Minors: Friendship Show (Grade 000 - R) 

14 February: Happy Birthday Ingrid Lubbe

15 February: Open Day

21 February: Grade 00 Cake Sale

28 February: Making Fruit Kebabs (All grades)

1 March: Happy Birthday Nadine Fourie 

2 March: Happy Birthday Vuyo Raqa 

9 March: Happy Birthday Abigail De Witt

11 March: Happy Birthday Christopher Robin Pre-Primary 45 years

Jig Saw Children’s Theatre: Seasons and Colours Show (ALL)

14 March: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks Cake Sale 

15 March: Happy Birthday Riëtte Pieterse 

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 

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!

14 March: Little Chefs (Group 3)

     Orchestra

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 

Ed-Admin Multi Portal Installation

To install the App please follow the below instructions:

1.) Download the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App by using the relevant link below:

●  Apple App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ed-admin-multi-portal/id646910856
OR

●  Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edana.edadmin&hl=en&gl= US

2.) Enter 230034 (Parklands College Code) and your email address to log in. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:
 

3.) The next step will require you to enter the login code sent to you via email. For your convenience, please refer to the image below:

Please ensure that you keep this App updated otherwise you will be logged out and will have to repeat the above process to regain access.

LEARNING:
Theme Discussions

We are passionate about a creative, rich, authentic, and layered approach to learning for our little ones. Theme-related learning allows for the child to learn about their world and the world around them. Below is an overview of our Summer Quarter weekly theme discussions and learning focus, as well as an overview of the 2025 themes.

2025 Themes 

Please click on the link below for details on our summer quarter theme discussions in each grade:

Grade 0000 Theme Discussions 

Grade 000 Theme Discussions 

Grade 00 Theme Discussions 

Grade R Theme Discussions 

Outreach 

Friendship Day - Donation of R20 

We are excited to celebrate Friendship Day—a special occasion dedicated to the joy of friendship and the connections that bring us together. This day is all about kindness, togetherness, and appreciating the special bonds we share. Through fun activities and meaningful moments, we look forward to celebrating the beauty of friendship with our little ones!

Safety and Gate Times

In our ongoing commitment to prioritising the safety and well-being of our little ones, the school gate access times are as follows:

• Morning drop-off: Gates open from 7:30 to 8:30.

• Half-day collection: Gates open from 12:45 to 14:00, as aftercare begins promptly at 14:00.

• Aftercare collection: Gates open from 16:00 to 17:00.

To help make the half-day collection time (12:45–14:00) more convenient, Grade 000 and 00 children will be waiting in the foyer for quick and easy collection. 

However, we have noticed that many parents collect their children after 14:00. Please be aware that from this time onwards, all children will transition into aftercare, and accounts will be billed the ad hoc aftercare fee for any additional care provided.

AFTERCARE LOCKERS

ach child attending aftercare from Grade 000 to Grade R has a designated, labeled locker space for their bags in the passageway closest to reception. This ensures the safekeeping of their belongings and makes it easier for parents during afternoon collection.