Parktown Boys' High SchoolStudent Guide

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School in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Term 4 2026

The semester, explained for Parktown Boys' High School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Term 4 2026
Campus terms
8
Local details
7

Academic calendar

Term 4 2026 runs Oct 6, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Term 3 2026
  2. Term 4 2026Relevant now
  3. Term 1 2027
  4. Term 2 2027
  5. Term 3 2027
  6. Term 4 2027

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8 terms

A

Arise
A reference to the school motto 'Arise' (Surgite), often used in cheers and school songs.

D

Duthie
Duthie House, one of the two primary boarding residences on campus.

L

Lyon
Lyon House, the second of the school's boarding residences.

O

OP
Old Parktonians, the official alumni association of the school.

P

Parktonian
A student or alumnus of Parktown Boys' High School.
PBHS
Parktown Boys' High School, the standard acronym for the institution.

R

RCL
Representative Council of Learners, the student government body.

T

The Lion
The school's mascot and the primary symbol of the school's 'Heart of the Lion' spirit.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

7 details
D6
The D6 School Communicator, the essential mobile application used for all official school notices, schedules, and alerts.
druce_hall_dining_hall
Druce Hall Dining Hall
The Hall
The main assembly hall used for formal school gatherings and ceremonies.
The Lion
The name of the school's official newsletter distributed to parents and students.
The Memorial Gates
The historic main entrance of the school, serving as a monument to fallen alumni.
The Parktonian
The annual school magazine documenting the year's achievements and events.
The Pavilion
The central sports and social facility overlooking the main rugby fields.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Term 4 2026 runs Oct 6, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
8 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Johannesburg for Parktown Boys' High School Students

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Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg

Climate Averages

Climate

Subtropical highland

Avg Annual Temp

60°F

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Campus News

Latest updates from Parktown Boys' High School

Parktown Boys' High School refurbishes classrooms for the future

The school has launched a R1.5m campaign to modernize its learning spaces, with 15 classrooms already refurbished and 10 more expected to be completed soon. The project includes new laptops, projectors, and LED lighting.

Jul 28, 2026

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Parktown Boys' High School Achieves 98% Matric Pass Rate

The school maintained a high academic standard with a 98.0% pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, with strong performance in Life Sciences and Geography.

Jan 20, 2026

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Start of Term 4 2026

October 6, 2026

Parktown Boys' High School Campus

The commencement of the fourth academic term for public schools in Gauteng, following the September spring break.

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@parktownboys.com

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