Parklands College Preparatory
Parklands College Preparatory (Grade 1 – 6)
‘Transforming the classroom from a one way system of information dissemination to a village approach of information gathering and sharing is critical to empowering pupils. It requires pupils to generate ideas, take ownership of their learning, respect the opinions of others, learn to act responsibly and believe that they can make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.’
- ‘Transforming Power’ by Seth Kreisberg
Parklands College Preparatory Faculty
In the Preparatory Faculty, we pride ourselves on furnishing every aspect of the development of the learners in our care. We believe in nurturing the growth of our staff and learners thereby making education a team effort to which all are committed. The atmosphere that exists within our school is one in which learning is interactive and dynamic. There is the establishment of a critical, creative consciousness whereby children learn to rely on their own independent validation strategies to make informed choices and value judgements.
At Parklands College, we believe that effective teaching involves passion, knowledge, skill, discipline, motivation and care. Our educators foster high expectations of the learners and rigorously continue to promote the culture of excellence that pervades the very essence of our school. A healthy balance exists between the different spheres in our school, whereby the emphasis is placed on achievement on an individual and a collective level. This is achieved by the growth of self-esteem and the realisation of each individual’s potential. Our educational vision is one in which the holistic education of the individual goes beyond academic excellence. We believe that innovative approaches and pioneering methods along with the acquisition of certain fundemental skills are necessary for the success of a school thereby ensuring that Parklands College continues to remain a forerunner in educational innovation.
- Colleen Millar, Principal
Academic Curriculum
Foundation Phase
Literacy, Numeracy, Life Skills
Enrichment
Xhosa, Information Technology, Life Orientation, Art, Music, Speech & Drama, French or German
Summer Sports
Swimming, Tennis, Ball Skills, Mini-Cricket, Intro-Golf
Winter Sports
Ball Skills, Netball, Mini-Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Intro-Golf
Intermediate Phase
Home Language: English
First Additional Language: Afrikaans
Additional Languages: Xhosa and French or German
Mathematics
Social Sciences: History and Geography
Natural Sciences
Economic and Management Sciences
Enrichment
Visual Arts, Speech and Drama, Music, Life Orientation, Design and Technology, Information and Communication Technology
Summer Sports
Athletics, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Tag Rugby, Intro-Golf
Winter Sports
Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Intro-Golf
Cultural Activities
Choir, Orchestra, Chess, Computer Club, French Club, Afrikaans Club, Living Maths, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Flute, Violin, Electronic Keyboard, Voice, Guitar, Ballet, Modern Dance, Tap and Hip-Hop.
Co-Curricular Activities
Sporting and cultural activities are offered during the afternoons.
Wherever possible, learners are encouraged to participate in examinations that result in international certifications. This also applies to Arts and Culture.
