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Primary Sport  

Interhouse Cross Country Carnival - Save the Date

Prep to Year 6

The Primary Interhouse Cross Country Carnival will be held on Wednesday 4 May 2022, at Brisbane Grammar Playing Fields, 771 Nudgee Rd, Northgate, from approximately 9:45 am - 12:30 pm. 

Prep to Year 6 students will participate in the carnival and will be transported by chartered bus to and from the venue.  After PC, students will be escorted by their classroom teacher to the bus.  Students will return to the College after the carnival for lunch and Lessons 5 and 6.  Further information will be provided after the Easter break.

Primary Sport - Andrews Cup

Andrews Cup Football (Soccer) 

Years 4 to 6

Trials will occur during Week 1 of Term 2 on:

Tuesday 19 April 6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Thursday 21 April 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (College Oval)

There is a sign-up sheet located in the Primary Reception area for all interested students to write their names on.

Andrews Cup Cross Country

Years 2 to 6

All students in Years 2 to 6 are welcome to join the Primary Cross Country squad, which will train in preparation for the Interhouse Cross Country Carnival, the Andrews Cup Cross Country competition and the Britton Shield competition.

Training has now concluded for Term 1 but will recommence in Week 1 of Term 2, Wednesday 20 April.  New runners are always welcome.  Students are encouraged to attend at least two sessions per week.

Andrews Cup Cross Country training times are:

Monday: 6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Wednesday: 6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Friday:        6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Students are required to wear their sports uniform to all sessions and bring a named water bottle.  Please pack a nutritious snack for your child to eat after their session before commencing class.  Breakfast options are also available at the College Tuckshop.  Please order through your child’s Flexi schools account.

Andrews Cup Swimming

Years 2 to 6

The final swimming training session for Term 1 will be held on Friday afternoon, 1 April, from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.  Training will then continue throughout Term 2, recommencing on Friday 22 April.  We would love as many swimmers as possible to join these sessions to maintain their fitness.

Primary Sport - Britton Shield

Britton Shield Touch

On Friday 25 March, the Clayfield College boys represented the school and themselves with distinction.  All boys gave their best efforts and achieved our goal of participation and spirit.  Whereas we may not have got tangible rewards, the intrinsic benefits were a lifetime of great memories.  Congratulations to all those who attended.

Britton Shield Cross Country

All boys in Years 2 to 6 are welcome to be members of the Primary Cross Country squad. Students are expected to attend at least two sessions per week.  All training sessions are listed below:

Monday: 6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Wednesday: 6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Friday: 6:45 am - 8:00 am (College Oval)

Students are required to wear their sports uniform to all sessions and bring a named water bottle.  Please pack a nutritious snack for your child to eat after their session before commencing class.  Breakfast options are also available at the College Tuckshop.  Please order through your child’s Flexi-schools account.  The Britton Shield Cross Country carnival date is Friday 20 May, and it will be held at Limestone Park, Ipswich.  Further information will be provided after the Easter break.

Britton Shield Soccer

Britton Shield Soccer training will start the first week back after the Easter break on the following dates for primary schoolboys:

Monday 2 May        3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (College Oval) Years 4 to 6

Monday 9 May        3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (College Oval) Years 4 to 6

Monday 16 May     3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (College Oval) Years 4 to 6

Monday 23 May     3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (College Oval) Years 4 to 6

Monday 30 May     3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (College Oval) Years 4 to 6

Friday 22 April       12:20 pm - 1:20 pm (College Oval) Years 2 to 6

Friday 29 April       12:20 pm - 1:20 pm (College Oval) Years 2 to 6

Friday 6 May          12:20 pm - 1:20 pm (College Oval) Years 2 to 6

Friday 13 May       12:20 pm - 1:20 pm (College Oval) Years 2 to 6

Friday 27 May       12:20 pm - 1:20 pm (College Oval) Years 2 to 6

Secondary Sport

QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics

Tuesday 29 March saw the return of QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics to Clayfield College’s PE centre, and what a triumphant return it was.  The centre looked brilliant and created a wonderful environment for the very close competition that unfolded.  Our Clayfield girls showed their grit, skill, and passion for gymnastics with so many brilliant performances and an awesome set of results.  

Session 1

D (1) team 5th

Session 2

7 (1) team 1st

Session 3

C team 2nd

B team 3rd

Session 4

A team 1st

Open team 2nd (by 0.1)

Two individuals who were acknowledged for being top performers in the Open competition, congratulations to:

Christine Anictomatis 

Achieved the highest score, with two other gymnasts receiving a perfect 10:00 for her beam routine

Isabella McDonnell-Baum 

Achieved the highest open score in vault

Tuesday was a good day for our girls and provided great results!!!

Thank you also to the fabulous Clayfield College teaching staff who brought their classes over to cheer and support our girls.  It made a huge difference and really helped our girls pull out their best performances.  Our spectators provided a wonderful atmosphere for Clayfield College girls and all gymnasts competing.

QGSSSA Cross Country

Our Cross Country coaches are doing an amazing job keeping our students moving and lifting their fitness and capacity across the term, regardless of the interruptions and the number of forced school-based sessions. In fact, the variety in training keeps them engaged and motivated with a great core group of girls who regularly attend each session. Unfortunately, this week’s meet was again postponed due to the rain earlier this week, however, there will be a meet the first week back. Further details will be posted onto the College app shortly. 

With only four weeks remaining next term to prepare our team, all girls are encouraged to stay active over the holidays. Training will continue each Wednesday and Friday in Weeks 1 to 3 next term and Monday and Wednesday in Week 4. In addition, Friday 13 May will be a team breakfast in preparation for the Carnival on Saturday 14 May. Full details will be made available early next Term.

Interhouse Cross Country

Wednesday 20 April

The secondary Interhouse Cross Country carnival is scheduled for Wednesday 20 April at Kalinga Park, the first week back in Term 2.  Students will depart Clayfield College at 8:30 am and will walk to Kalinga Park.  Events will commence at 9:15 am and conclude at around 11:30 am.  Students will then walk back to the College, have lunch, and have lessons 4 to 6.  Further details will be sent out and also posted shortly on the College app.

Volleyball Academy

Any girls interested in joining the academy, please read the below information and return the application form to Ms. Barnes in Room 1 (sports office). 

All students who wish to join the program MUST complete the enrolment form and submit to Ms. Barnes by tomorrow.  Full details of when the sessions will occur in the first three weeks due to the public holidays will be posted shortly. 

Friends of Sport Group

This year the College Parents and Friends has restructured the support groups to provide further consistency and a clearer direction in support for the College.  The Friends of Sport group is for anyone interested in supporting the endeavours of the College’s Sports Department.  Your assistance will support Britton Shield, Andrews Cup and QGSSSA sports within the College.  Please see the meeting schedule below.  Meetings are generally held in the College Boardroom.  If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Mr. John Robbins at John.Robbins@bmigroup.com.au or P&F President Mrs. Rae Morris.  

• Thursday 21 April 6:30 pm 
• Thursday 19 May 6:30 pm 
• Thursday 14 July 6:30 pm 
• Thursday 8 September 6:30 pm
• Thursday 13 October 6:30 pm 
• Thursday 27 October 6:30 pm

Bowls Qld Secondary School’s Cup

The Bowls Qld Secondary School Cup competition is a pairs lawn bowls competition involving a team of two (two girls, two boys, or a mixed team).  Students must not have turned 19 on or before 31 December 2022, and at least one student per team must be a non-registered player (not a member of a bowls club); hence, it aims to identify new bowling talent.

The initial stages of the competition (an intra-school selection process to identify the best team from your Schools) will be completed before 24 June 2022.  An interschool District Playoff would then be completed before 22 July 2022, with the winning team from each District advancing to the State Finals on 24 and 25 August 2022, held at Club Pine Rivers. Please see the below flyer from Bowls Qld that provides further details.  If you are interested, please contact the Sports Office and if we have sufficient interest, we will enter teams.  

Holiday Clinics and Programs

Volleyball – Junior Pirates Camp

Any students looking to get their fix of Volleyball throughout the Holidays, there are still spaces left at the Autumn Pirates Camp, 5 to 8 April at The Sports Centre-Boondall. Parents can register their child using the button below.

Tennis – Hot Shot Holiday Program

Lifetime Tennis will be running a three-day clinic from Tuesday 12 to 14 April, 8:30 am – 10:30 am at Clayfield College.  

Please see the corresponding flyer for further details and contact Matt Limpus at Lifetime Tennis if you would like additional information.

Netball Coaches and Umpires NEEDED - Term 2

We are seeking Netball coaches for all age groups and umpires for the upcoming QGSSSA Netball season commencing in Week 4 of Term 2.  Training occurs twice a week, and games are played on Saturday mornings in Term 3.  If you are interested in finding out more, please email Jo Rogers at jrogers@clayfield.qld.edu.au or sport@clayfield.qld.edu.au

Student Achievements

Update from Sunny Bundaberg!

Allegra Pollack (Year 11) and Abby Harris (Year 12) are currently in Bundaberg representing Met North for Girls 16-19 cricket.  The girls and their team are doing amazingly well and have won all their pool games and Wednesday’s semi-final!  

In the opening session of the Finals today, Allegra and Abby took critical top-order wickets which set up an exciting final.  However, the star-studded Wide Bay team made a considerable total reaching 5/182 off 40 overs.  A courageous run chase by Met North followed.  With the finishing line in sight, Abby hit 39 runs off 38 balls not out in the middle order to get Met North close.  Just falling short, Met North posted 10/169 off 38 overs.  A wonderful effort by Allegra and Abby to reach the final.

Abby Harris – Cricket 

Congratulations to Abby Harris (Year 12) on being invited to participate in one of the two teams to attend the U18 Female Challenge. 

This event will be held from Thursday 7 – Friday 8 April 2022 at the Caloundra Cricket Club, Sunshine Coast. 

The U18 Female Challenge is hosted by Queensland Cricket and is an opportunity for 24 players to showcase their skills against the best players in the State.  We have no doubt Abby will be amazing; you've done Clayfield College proud!

Abby Harris has also received the Queensland Premier Cricket Katherine Raymont Shield 1st Grade Senior Women's One Day Final Medal. 

Abby's team, Valley District Cricket club played against the University Of Queensland and scored the winning runs with only two balls to spare - an exciting finish to the season.

Danni Jones (Year 10)

After her success in the State Titles a few weeks ago, Danni competed at the Australian Athletics Championships this week.  Unfortunately, Danni is battling a back injury and as such only competed in the U16 Women’s Discus event.  Regardless of her injury, Danni finished 5th in Australia at U16 which is a wonderful achievement for a 14-year-old. Congratulations Danni, an amazing achievement!

It is wonderful to be able to share student achievements with you, so if your son or daughter has achieved a significant result in their sport, please send through an email labelled “Student Achievements” to rclydesdale@clayfield.qld.edu.au so we can share and celebrate this achievement with the wider community.