Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
+1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Diverse representation of nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
TEFL classes are offered |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Afrikaans, isiXhosa |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes - 1x teaching assistant per class at Christopher Robin Pre-Primary |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Parklands College & Christopher Robin Pre-Primary are renown leaders in learning innovation. We are proudly an Apple Distinguished School as well as a Google Reference School and believe that the ubiquitous access to technology enables educators and learners to seamlessly integrate innovative digital tools into learning and teaching. Upon entering the College, the Apple 1:1 programme allows each child’s device to become a personalised learning platform that promotes the development of 21st century skills through authentic learning experiences. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programmes that meet criteria for innovation, leadership and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
From Grade 1 Parklands college works on a one-one Apple Device basis. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are non-denominational |
| External examinations or assessments available |
COMPTIA+, Adobe Certification, Trinity Music & Drama, RAD Ballet, LAMDA Qualification |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
When necessary, learners may be referred for extra lessons and academic support. The College is privileged in being able to provide learners with professional support from its resident school counsellor, academic support specialists and speech therapist. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
New learners complete an entrance screening and have a personal interview with the respective Faculty Principal or Deputy Head. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registrations are accepted throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08h00 |
| School finish time |
Times differ according to Grade |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Aftercare is provided for learners in Pre-Primary to Grade 6.
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| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Our Pre-Primary learners are provided with healthy and nutritious hot lunches and snacks through the day |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Book club, ballet, tap, modern dance, culinary, first aid, film and photography, freestyle dancing, fashion design, laboratory assistants, guitar, chess, umpiring and refereeing, art, peer counselling, rugby, cricket, soccer, netball, swimming, tennis, softball, waterpolo, hockey, cross-country. |
| Sports activities included |
Rugby, Soccer, Physical Education, Mini Cricket, Cricket, Girls’ Softball, Swimming, Water Polo, Tennis, Running Club, Golf, Netball, Girls’ Hockey, Boys' hockey, Ball Sports, Cross Country, Chess |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Pavilion, playing fields, rugby/sports fields, multipurpose tennis courts, cricket ovals, cricket nets and a 3x swimming pools: half sized olympic pool and a heated waterpolo pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Parklands College & Christopher Robin Pre-Primary is a Top 20 school that was established to provide a world class education from the early childhood years to the final compulsory schooling exit point at Grade 12. Parklands College offers complete peace of mind, not only preparing the child academically but also emotionally, socially, morally and physically, in preparation for life’s challenges. As both an Apple Distinguished School and one of only two Google Reference Schools in Africa Parklands College & Christopher Robin Pre-Primary is recognised as global learning innovation leaders. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Parklands College promotes positive feelings of worth in preparation for life’s challenges whilst striving to realise potential, nurture talent and ability, focusing on the needs of the individual, the ‘gifted’ and the ‘less able’. Parklands supports and enriches development by establishing a love of Iearning through experiences that enhance creativity, promote discovery and increase responsibility. Academic and personal guidance, close learner-faculty integration, and a careful blending of structures promote an overall environment for personal excellence. |