Quarter 2 Newsletter 2022

12 We look forward to many interesting and exciting events next quarter: 6 Jul Happy Birthday Lauren Medcalf 18 Jul Extra murals commence 29 Jul Grade R Cake Sale 5 Aug My Five Senses Show (Grade R) 8 Aug Happy Birthday Gertrude Moyo 9 Aug Public Holiday: National Women’s Day 10 Aug World Lion Day 15 Aug Happy Birthday Mavis Ngcwama 16 Aug Happy Birthday Busi Mdunyelwa 21 Aug Senior Citizens Day 26 Aug Grade 00 and Caterpillars Cake Sale 1 Sep Crazy Sock and Top Day in celebration of Spring 2 Sep Honeybee’s and Hives Show (Grade 00) 7 Sep Rosen Castle Outing (Pooh Bear’s House) 8 Sep Rosen Castle Outing (Rabbit’s House) 9 Sep Rosen Castle Outing (Owl’s House) Robbie Robot Show (Butterflies & Grade 000) 13 Sep Special Persons Day Grade 000 Happy Birthday Ntombi Ntlabe 14 Sep Special Persons Day Grade 00 Happy Birthday Alida Tromp Happy Birthday Monica Khesa 15 Sep Special Persons Day Grade R 16 Sep Special Persons Day Caterpillars and Butterflies 16 Sep Grade 000 and Butterflies Cake Sale 19-22 Sep Report Feedback Meetings Grade 0000 - R 21 Sep Class photographs 22 Sep Grade R Graduation photographs 23 Sep Traditional Games in celebration of Heritage Day (Amawenja Day aka Vetkoek Day with Chef Kerry and traditional pancakes with Principal Riëtte) 23 Sep Last Day of the quarter 30 Sep Happy Birthday Phathiswa Rasmeni LOOKING AHEAD were thrilled to welcome parents and special guests to watch our four shows which centered around songs about bees, frogs and worms. Our learners lovingly created beautiful flying bees and golden beehives, cute frogs on lilypads and a bright tropical garden for worms to explore. Our little performers were such brave superstars as they stepped onto stage and sung beautifully with their whole hearts, entertaining the wonderfully receptive and encouraging audience. Thank you to everyone for your support and the love shown for our courageous little ones. We are so proud of our Grade Rs. Our learners were filled with joy when they discovered that a real petting zoo with live animals had come to visit. They bravely entered the enclosures where they had the opportunity to pet rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep and goats. They patiently waited for the tortoises to make their shy appearance from their shells and many a brave learner had chickens placed on their heads, with expressions of amusement, wonder, curiosity and excitement noted. Their delight was so lovely to behold. An annual highlight is a visit to Christopher Robin by “Madam Daleena”, otherwise known as Daniella Djan, a fabulously talented children’s book author and former colleague at Christopher Robin Pre-Primary. Daniella is a speech and drama teacher who makes her stories come to life in a most vibrant, humorous and entertaining manner. She captivated our little learner’s attention and imagination with her beautifully narrated story called “Watch Out, Haughty Hudson!” The learners were gifted with a copy of this incredible story and we trust it will be read and re-read with fond memories and love in years to come. The Orchestra is an annual highlight at Parklands College and this year’s visit by the Cape Philharmonic Youth Orchestra proved exceptional. Our learners were introduced to the various members of the orchestra, from the String family to Percussion instruments. We were moved from laughter whilst watching the Orchestra perform ‘The typewriter’ song by Leroy Anderson, to tears and awe with the hauntingly beautiful Frozen soundtrack. It is such a privilege to welcome this first class world rated ensemble to our school and we are sure we have inspired many a budding musician to share and sharpen their talents by learning to play an instrument. Wishing all our families a safe, warm and wonderful holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back in the third quarter.