Pre-Primary Weekly Memo
8 August 2024

Music Tree Visit

A Library Adventure

Health

Superstar Hand Washers

Parent Business Directory

Monthly Cake

Conclusion

Dear Parents

Starting next week, and for the following two weeks, our little people will have the opportunity to embark on an exciting food adventure by making their own pizzas right in their classrooms! With all the ingredients provided by the school, the children will have fun rolling out the dough, selecting their favourite toppings, and creating their very own pizzas. This hands-on activity is a fantastic way for them to explore the joys of food and develop their culinary and fine motor skills. We can't wait to see their creativity in action and the delight on their faces as they enjoy their delicious creations!

Pizza, as we know it today, has its roots in Naples, Italy, where it first became popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Originally a simple dish enjoyed by the working class, traditional pizza was made with just a few ingredients—flatbread topped with tomatoes, cheese, and olive oil. Over time, pizza evolved and spread across the globe, becoming a beloved culinary staple with countless variations. The classic Margherita pizza, featuring tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 1800s, symbolizing the colours of the Italian flag. Today, pizza is enjoyed worldwide in many different forms, but its origins in Italy continue to be celebrated and cherished.

Music Tree Visit

We are thrilled to share that the Music Tree Puppet Show was a great success. The children had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the different themes and activities. The shows were filled with fun stories, lively dances, and engaging percussion play, creating an enjoyable atmosphere. It was heartwarming to see how much the children enjoyed these experiences, and we are happy to have provided them with a joyful and educational event.

A Library Adventure

Oh my goodness! This book has been eaten! It has to be Nibbles, the book nibbling monster. What an adventure this treasure is! There are books inside the book, yes, really, and so much to discover and discuss as Nibbles finds his way in through the front cover, through every page and eventually out the back. This award-winning series is loads of fun. So join Nibbles as he chews his way through the pages, finds a dragon, makes a new friend and generally causes chaos. Can you catch him?

Elise Crouse - Librarian

Health

Social Development in the early stages (1).pdf

Staying healthy.mp4

Superstar Hand Washers

Registered Nurse: Amy Dolley

Parklands College Robotics Teams Haul in the Medals at the 2024 Western Cape World Robot Olympiad Events

20240806 World Robot Olympiad Western Cape Results.pdf

An evening with Dr. Sian Proctor, geoscience professor, Afrofuturism artist, and trailblazing astronaut from SpaceX Inspiration4.

We had an unforgettable evening with Astronaut Dr. Sian Proctor at the Cape Town International Convention Centre during the IAU General Assembly 2024 on Wednesday night. We learnt about her groundbreaking journey as the first female, African American commercial astronaut to pilot a spaceship. From her captivating Afrofuturism art to her pioneering work in analog astronaut missions and sustainable space practices, Dr. Proctor inspired us all with a future of diversity and inclusion in space exploration.

We would like to thank the Sakhikamva Foundation for the donation of 50 tickets to our school so that our staff, learners and parents could enjoy this incredible event.

We would like to invite our parents to have a look at the IAU public events and register for anything of interest here https://astronomy2024.org/public/.

Richard Knaggs

Parent Business Directory

Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary parents who are in business are able to list their businesses in our Parent Business Directory – www.parklands.co.za/parent-business-directory/

LISTINGS ARE FREE and include contact information as well as the opportunity to include a business logo or advert. Listings are available 24/7 on the College website and will be updated each quarter.

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...

Monthly Cake

Each grade has the opportunity to contribute to their grade cake sale, and there is much excitement as the children eagerly look forward to their little monthly treat.

We request that items such as cupcakes, popcorn, crisps, muffins, etc. be sent to the class on their allocated cake sale date. We also recommend that your child spend no more than R2 at the cake sale to save some appetite for lunch! You are welcome to send the term’s money in advance (i.e. 3 x R2 coins) or send in the R2 on cake sale days in a sealed envelope/packet. Please ensure that items donated for cake sales do not contain nuts and that no sweets are sent in. We love healthy goodies, especially popcorn!

Winter Quarter

16 August: Grade 00

6 September: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks

Spring Quarter

11 October: Grade R

8 November: Grade 00

29 November: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks

Parents wanting to assist with their class/grade cake sale are welcome to notify their child’s teacher. Kindly arrive no earlier than o9h45 to help with the setting up items.

Conclusion

To Shannon (13 August), Mavis (15 August), and Busi (16 August), we wish you a day filled with love, laughter, and all the happiness your hearts can hold. May this coming year bring you new adventures, cherished moments, and endless reasons to smile. Happy birthday!