Junior School Bulletin

Year 5 and 6 Learning Hub and Upper Junior Program Information Session

One of the most exciting initiatives currently underway in the Junior School is the development of our Year 5 and 6 Learning Hub, which will launch in 2027. Over recent months, we have been working hard to design a model that strengthens student belonging, provides increased opportunities for collaboration and enables students to benefit from greater subject expertise while maintaining the strong relationships and sense of connection that sit at the heart of our Junior School. 

To share more about this exciting next step in our Junior School journey, we will be holding a Year 5 and 6 Learning Hub Information Session.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday 22 October 
• Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm 
• Venue: Clayfield College Chapel 

While the Learning Hub will directly involve our Year 5 and 6 students, the session is designed for all Junior School parents, as it provides valuable insight into the future direction of learning, leadership and student development at Clayfield College. 

If you are unable to attend, we will endeavour to share the presentation and recording over the coming weeks, along with additional information and frequently asked questions. 

We are looking forward to sharing the vision, answering questions and celebrating this important milestone for the Junior School. 

Year 5 Kokoda Challenge

Today, our Year 5 students participated in the Kokoda Challenge, an experience that encouraged teamwork, perseverance and resilience. The students represented the College admirably and should be very proud of their efforts. 

Next week, we will begin speaking with our Year 5 students about leadership opportunities for 2027. This marks the beginning of a process that will unfold over the coming weeks as students learn more about servant leadership, responsibility and opportunities tto contribute to our College community as Year 6 leaders.

Coming Up

Friday 16 October 

• Illuminate Showcase (participating students in Years 5 to 9), 7:15am to 8:30am, Chapel Courtyard. Parents welcome. 
• Year 3 Twilight Experience, 4:00pm to 8:00pm. This promises to be a memorable occasion, providing students with an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen friendships and enjoy shared experiences beyond the regular school day. For further information, please refer to email communication sent on 18 September 2026.
• The Junior School Book Fair continues in the Learning Resource Centre. Purchases can be made online or in person. 

Year 5 Entrepreneurship Showcase

Term 4 Save the Dates

Please visit the Upcoming Events page for details on Term 4 events. 

Key dates are listed below:

Year 5 and 6 Learning Hub Information Session - Thursday 22 October (Week 3)

Located in the College Chapel from 5:00pm to 6:00pm with further information regarding the Year 5 and 6 Learning Hub and the opportunities available to students in 2027.

Speech Night: Year 6 Attendance - Tuesday 17 November (Week 7)

All Year 6 students continuing into Senior School at Clayfield College will participate in a special Speech Night presentation. Further details regarding bookings will be provided in due course. 

Year 6 Celebration Service and Function - Friday 27 November (Week 8)

Further details and booking information are shared via Upcoming Events.

Junior School Presentation Day - Wednesday 2 December (Week 9)

Pre-Prep to Year 6 Students are invited to attend. Further details and booking information will be shared via Upcoming Events.

Uniform Reminder 

As outlined in the College Uniform Policy, students are required to wear black leather school shoes with the formal uniform. Black sneakers are not permitted with the formal uniform. 

Students attending sport training before school are reminded that they are required to change into their formal uniform following training.  

Term 4 Clubs Program

Term 4 clubs will start next week. Please continue to book in for after school clubs and let us know if you no longer require your spot, so we can update the roll. 

Chess Mates in Term 4

Chess Mates will be running on Mondays from 3:10pm to 4:10pm (Prep to Year 2) and Wednesdays from 3:20pm to 4:10pm (Years 3 to 12). Our friendly teachers make chess fun while building concentration, problem solving and confidence. Beginners are always welcome. Book online at chessmates.com.au/schools or call 0475 431 622.

Semester 2 Gallery Walks and Pre-Prep Stay and Play 

Parents and caregivers are warmly invited to attend their child's Junior School Gallery Walk, held in their core classroom. Gallery Walks provide a special opportunity to spend time with your child in their learning environment as they proudly share their work, learning experiences and reflections from the term.  

The Gallery Walks will be held on the following dates:

Term 4 Junior School Assemblies

Year 2 Starlab Education 

“Excellent!”, “Realistic!”, “Terrific!”, “Spacerific!” and “Fantastic!” were how Year 2 summed up their recent Science incursion.

Last Thursday, our Year 2 students embarked on an exciting journey through space during a visit from the Starlab mobile planetarium. Stepping inside the giant inflatable dome, students were immersed in a realistic and engaging exploration of the Earth, Sun and Moon. They discovered how these celestial bodies move in relation to one another and learned about day and night, seasons and the phases of the Moon.  

The experience brought our learning to life, allowing students to see concepts they had been studying in the classroom in a whole new way. The Starlab incursion was a memorable and inspiring experience that sparked a deeper interest in the wonders of our solar system. 

“I really like how we saw videos of the astronauts on the moon.”  (Bianca 2B) 

“I learnt that Pluto had a big (and the longest) orbit around the moon.” (Harvey 2W) 

“Our incursion was a lot of fun. It was funny learning about the misconceptions people had about Earth and the Moon.” (Jack 2B) 

“I learnt that the sun is not the biggest star.” (Augustus 2W)

Year 7 Orientation Day 

On Monday, Clayfield College hosted its much-anticipated Year 7 Orientation Day, an engaging event designed to welcome new students and support our current Year 6 cohort as they prepare for the exciting transition to Senior School. The day was filled with laughter, teamwork and new experiences as students forged new friendships and embraced the next chapter of their Clayfield journey.

From the moment they arrived in their Year 7 2027 shirts, our Year 6 students were buzzing with excitement as they reconnected with familiar faces from the Experience Day and met many of their future classmates.

The opportunity to build new connections, engage with staff and gain a greater understanding of Senior School routines and procedures helped ease any nerves and build confidence. As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our students are not only ready for the transition but are genuinely excited about the opportunities and experiences that lie ahead.

Please refer to the Photo Gallery for highlights.

Clayfield College Book Fair

Our Junior School Book Fair, in partnership with Where the Wild Things Are, is underway and will continue to Wednesday 21 October. Families can support our school library by purchasing books in a variety of ways: 

• Shop online via www.wildschools.com.au
• Complete a Book Fair Wishlist
• Order via email at bookfairs@wildschools.com.au 

• Visit the bookshop at 191 Boundary Street, West End and mention that you are part of the Clayfield College community. 

   

Parents are also warmly invited to visit the Book Fair in the LRC from 8:00am to 8:30am each morning until Wednesday 21 October, and from 3:00pm to 3:30pm each afternoon from Wednesday 14 October to Tuesday 20 October. Purchases made through the Book Fair will help raise valuable funds for our library while fostering a love of reading in our students. We look forward to seeing our students discover their next great read!