Our Offerings
Guiding Learners On Their Path To Purpose
Academics
Introduction to Academics
Spark their Curiosity
What makes our academic program so special? It’s a combination of exemplary teaching, innovative learning activities, and authentic assessments. We believe that learning should feel like an adventure—a chance to explore, experiment, and discover new things every day. Our STEAM-focused curriculum isn’t just about memorizing facts—it’s about thinking critically, collaborating, and creating (Growing Minds approach).
In our tech-savvy classrooms, learners dive into everything from computational thinking and electronic design to the arts and commerce, with plenty of opportunities to get their hands dirty (figuratively and literally!). Our educators are passionate about what they do, and they make sure every learner feels challenged, encouraged, and ready to meet their potential.
Since our first Matric exams back in 2000, we’ve consistently been at the top of the ranks in the Western Cape. And we’re proud to see our learners not just succeeding at school, but excelling in universities and careers around the world.
Short Curriculum Overview
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Culture
Arts & Culture
A Tapestry of Creative Expression
We believe in the power of culture to express ideas, connect people, and inspire creativity. Whether it’s through Visual Arts and Design, Dance, Drama, or Music, we create an environment where learners feel free to explore their artistic talents. Learners can dive into everything from painting and sculpture to jazz band and ballet, with regular opportunities to perform, showcase their work, and even participate in international exams.
Learners regularly attend concerts, recitals, dance and drama performances, and participate in the Annual Shakespeare Festival.
Arts Overview
Sports
Overview of Sports
Empowering Learners Through Active Engagement
From Pre-Primary to Grade 12, sport is more than just an activity, it’s a vital part of our learners’ holistic growth, encouraging them to engage, excel, and develop the skills that shape both their character and abilities. From Pre-Primary through to Grade 12, we seamlessly integrate sport into campus life, viewing it as an essential platform to foster physical fitness, teamwork, and life skills.
Our learners don’t just play—they grow through sport. From rugby to ball skills, hockey to cricket, our diverse range of sports allows learner to embrace the challenge of healthy competition, practice self-discipline, and experience the camaraderie that sportsmanship provides. Sporting activities offer countless opportunities for interaction, whether it’s competing with other schools locally or internationally, expanding both horizons and friendships.
Our top-tier sporting facilities include ball skills, rugby, cricket, and astro hockey fields, multi-disciplinary courts for tennis and netball, cricket ovals and nets, and half-Olympic and Olympic-sized swimming pools that cater for aquatic activities and water polo. These facilities serve as the backdrop to the physical and personal development of every learner who steps onto the field or court.
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Technology
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Apple Distinguished School
Google Reference School
CompTIA Partner
Certiport Authorised Testing Centre
ICDL Training and Testing Centre
MaxIQ.Space Centre of Excellence
Step into the Future of Education
Imagine a place where education meets innovation, where learning is an adventure, and where every day sparks curiosity and excitement. Our approach is all about empowering learners to discover their passions, take on real-world challenges, and unleash their creativity in ways that’ll inspire them for years to come.
As an Apple Distinguished School (ADS), we’re proud to be at the cutting edge of educational technology. With a 1:1 Apple device environment from Grade 1 to Grade 12, we are giving your child the digital tools they need to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. Whether it’s exploring Robotics, App Development, Digital Electronics, or even Film and Animation, we’re sparking their imaginations and giving them the skills to shape their own future.
For those interested in eSports, our gaming studio offers opportunities to hone hand-eye coordination, quick thinking, strategy, and communication—skills that are invaluable in both the gaming world and beyond.
And that’s just the beginning! Our futuristic “Holodeck” isn’t your average classroom. It’s a place where learners step into Virtual Reality worlds and experience science, art, and history in ways that are anything but ordinary. Want to journey through the human body or explore the mysteries of the universe? The “Holodeck” brings those adventures to life in the most immersive, mind-blowing ways.
But don’t just take our word for it—our learners are tackling real-world problems through projects that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They’re solving challenges, making a difference, and developing the creative and critical thinking skills that will set them apart in the future.
Oh, and did we mention our internationally recognized certifications? From CompTIA, AUTOCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Arduino to your official Drone Pilot’s License, we offer valuable credentials that open doors for further study and equip learners with industry-recognized skills that give them a serious competitive edge in whatever career they choose.
Reaching for the STAR’s
Dream big, because at Parklands College, we’re aiming for the stars! Our partnership with MaxIQ.Space has launched our Science, Technology, Aerospace, and Robotics Programme (STAR), which is inspiring the next generation of space explorers, scientists, and inventors to develop space and Earth solutions. We’re preparing learners to lead humanity’s future in space exploration and invention, and we’re doing it right here in our classrooms.
If your child dreams of becoming an astronaut, an engineer, or a cutting-edge scientist, this is the place where those dreams can take flight.
