Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary are private schools situated in Parklands, near Cape Town, South Africa. The college is managed by a board of directors represented by the managing director. History In 1980, Lorraine Roth, opened the Christopher Robin Pre-Primary School. The Western Seaboard was identified as a potential growth area through a research process that included consultation with the South African Department of Education. This was further supported by statistics provided by the town planning department of the Cape Town City Council. This research indicated that an independent school would complement the development of the new city and suburb of Parklands. The construction of Parklands College commenced in 1998, in the new suburb of Parklands. The College opened its doors in July 1998 and draws learners from Parklands, Table View, Blouberg, Melkbosstrand, Milnerton, Durbanville, Plattekloof, Sunset Links, Atlantic Beach and Darling. School buildings The school is located on three campuses. The Pre-Primary and Junior Preparatory Faculty (Grades 1 to 3) are located at 91 Raats Drive. . The Senior Preparatory Faculty (Grades 4 to 6) is situated at 50 Wood Drive. and is directly opposite the Raats Drive campus. Access between the two campuses is granted over a main road with a specially situated pedestrian crossing with traffic light. The secondary faculty is at 1 College Avenue, Sandown. Activities Pre-primary Enrichment: Piano, Violin, Recorder, Group Music (Minor Repertoire), isiXhosa, French, Ballet, Speech and Drama, Movement Exploration, Cookery and Information Technology Sport: Rugby, Cricket, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming, Physical Education and Junior Intro-Golf Preparatory Additional activities: Art Society, Drama Society, French Society, Public Speaking (Grade 4–6), ICT Club (Grade 3), Robotics, Computer Programming, Chess, Living Maths (Grade 3–6), Science Club Dance: Ballet (Grade 1–6) Modern Dance and Tap (Grade 3–6) Music: Choir, Orchestra, Orff, Marimba, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Flute, Cello, Violin, Drums, Guitar Sport: Rugby, Mini-Cricket (Grade 1–3), Cricket (Grade 4–6), Ball Sports (Grade 1–2), Swimming, Waterpolo (Grade 5–6), Tennis, Girls’ Softball, Soccer, Netball, Girls’ Hockey, Cross Country (Grade 4–6), Running Club (Grade 4–6), Junior lntro-Golf Secondary Cultural Activities: Debating, Public Speaking, Trinity Drama, Music, Dance Music: Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Flute, Drums, Choir, Acapella, Orchestra, Violin, Cello, Voice, Guitar, Marimba, Drumline Dance: Ballet, Tap, Modern Dance Clubs & Societies: Book Club, Culinary, First Aid, Flashmob (Film and Photography), Freestyle Dancing, Fashion Design and Modelling, Laboratory Assistants, Jam Club (Guitar), Chess, Umpiring and Refereeing, Art, Rotary Interact (Outreach), Peer