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Parklands
College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary
The Best
Headstart for the Future
Christopher Robin has
succeeded in providing exceptional pre-primary education, since its
inception in 1980. It was with pride that we took our vast experience
into formal education in 1998, with the opening of Parklands College.
Our track record is filled with success stories, as a result of our
dedication and commitment to education.
The privilege of parenthood brings with
it the responsibility of planning for the future of our children.
Difficult decisions must often be made, with the only guideline being
the fact that, whatever choices we make, our children deserve the best.
At home, we ensure that the values we instil in them, equip them for the
future. It is, however, the time they spend with others 'educators and
friends' that concerns us the most, for that is beyond our control. Parklands College is set apart from other colleges and pre-primary
schools as a result of an environment, characterised by high
expectations and respect for excellence in all areas, learners prepare
for their futures. Private education has an almost
intangible value attached to it -something that we as educators refer
to as the hidden curriculum which one would obviously not get in a state
institution. That is why a school like Parklands College which offers
the learners the opportunities for discovery and for adventure, is so
important. It seeks to create a lifelong learner who is
confident and independent, literate, numerate and multi-skilled,
compassionate, with a respect for the environment and the ability to
participate in society as a critical and active citizen.
There is a strong emphasis on developing a culture of
excellence in the sporting and cultural arenas. This is underpinned by
an integrated curriculum whereby the emphasis is on character education
and consciously developing skilful thinking. The school strives for
academic excellence by upholding expectations and trusting in the
ability and willingness of our learners to stretch and meet their
goals. The College values its learners and, in return, expects them to
uphold the Parklands College Vision and Mission.
The learners are very much the current owners of the
school - in a manner of speaking - and how they behave individually, and
collectively, determines what kind of school it is. Each student,
parent and staff member has a role to play in making the school a
positive place to be. Each learner is an important member of our school
and it is vital that they understand their individual responsibility in
terms of being aware of the needs of others, whilst respecting and
valuing each person's individual personality, talents and qualities. We
recognize that when individuals with such special but diverse qualities
come together with others, a special dynamic and 'power', if you like,
comes into existence -and in effect, impacts on the ethos of our
school. This together with a data rich environment provides an ongoing
platform for continuous communication between staff, learners and
parents, thus enhancing learning. Today's learners are acquiring
knowledge differently, however this knowledge needs to be channelled
under the guidance of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, who are led
by resourceful and compassionate principals who in turn are supported by
a very high quality staff. We are very fortunate to have staff who are
professionally qualified and experts in their fields, who do what they
do because of a genuine desire to make matters better for the learners
in their care. This shared vision results in a nurturing, intimate
environment and this factor coupled with our comprehensive academic,
cultural and sporting programmes ensures that the children receive a
broad and balanced all round educational experience. Parklands College is the only Apple Regional Training Centre (RTC) in
the Western Cape and has formed a unique relationship with Apple which
has allowed us to research and develop creative and innovative learning
methods in the classroom using Apple Technologies over the past 2.5
years. Our educators receive ongoing training and continue to stay at
the forefront of international trends in education. As a first for
Africa, we have launched an Apple One2One classroom learning programme
to the Grade 4, 7, 8 and 9 learners. This means every learner has the
use of an Apple MacBook in timetabled lessons to enhance and the subject
taught. We also have a dedicated Apple laboratory and all of our
educators for these grades have an Apple MacBook. This environment
enhances our already advanced technology training from Pre-Primary
through to Grade 12 by engaging our learners and developing creative
thinking skills. Every classroom has a computer and the majority have
integrated data projectors and Interactive Whiteboards which allow us to
host a 21st century classroom where our learners can be engaged in a
true visually assistive, multimedia learning experience. All classrooms
are connected through wireless and wired networks to allow access to the
Internet and our own educator developed Intranet. Our Intranet hosts our
electronic lesson content and is also accessible from home. We have
podcast enabled classrooms that allow lessons to be captured in video
format and then posted on our podcast server to be accessed where a
learner has been absent, for revision or for other study purposes. This
can also be accessed from home. Our own on-site support team ensures the
continued running of our systems as well as a support system for our
MacBook lessons. We have display televisions around the campus which
showcase school events, matches, media campaigns and other learner based
media content. This is managed by the reporters club who capture, edit
and produce the content. This allows us to provide a unique, engaging,
21st century learning environment for your child We
will be opening the doors to a second Campus in Sandown in January 2012
as per the site plan provided. Learners who join this exceptional
College will continue to benefit from small classes, individual
attention, tutorials, student counsellor, spacious facilities,
international ICT certifications, learner centred environment, full
sport and cultural activities as well as local & International Sport and
Culture Tours. We will be specialising in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa,
French, Mathematics, Maths Literacy, Ad Maths, Accounting, Business
Studies, Economics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, IT (Programming),
CAT, Geography, History, Life Orientation, Art, Design, Hospitality,
Dance, Music, Drama from Grade 10-12 and will be introducing Engineering
and Graphics Design, Mandarin, Computer graphics and animation training,
Sound engineering and lighting management, Journalism and digital news
production as well as Waterpolo and Synchronised Swimming.
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Physical Address:
Cnr.
Raats Wood Drive - Tableview- 7441 -
Cape
Town
South
Africa
Telephone:
+27
21 5578428
Fax:
+27
21 5578421
E-mail
Addresses:
Website:
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