Primary Bulletin

Illuminate Program

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are once again offering our specialised, invitation-only extension program, Illuminate. Open to students across Years 4 to 6 who demonstrate exceptional ability and interest in English, STEM or the Creative Arts, the Illuminate program provides an opportunity to engage in experiential learning. 

It extends critical and creative thinking, through challenging independent and group projects, tackled under the guidance of experienced educators. This program is an excellent opportunity for our most motivated and talented students to take their learning to the next level.  

We look forward to showcasing our work to parents in the first week of Term 4.

Term 2 Class Leaders

Congratulations to the following students, who were awarded Class Leader positions this term. 

Semester 1 Co-Curricular Photo Day

As previously advised, Semester 1 Co-Curricular Photo Day is occurring in Week 7 on Wednesday 4 June and Thursday 5 June. 

Please see attached Photo Schedule for Semester 1 Co-Curricular/Group Photos. 

• Parents/Students please check the schedule for photo time and uniform requirements. 
• Students must arrive promptly for the time noted in the schedule. 
• Students appearing in photos which requires a specific uniform (i.e. Sports/Music) to be worn, must have the correct uniform to appear within their photo on the day.  
• Students must be in full school uniform (Winter Uniform – Secondary with Blazer), including correct jewellery, no make-up, neat hair and green ribbons. 
• Students who are not in correct uniform will not be included in the photo. 

The Clayfield Family Photo:  An email has been sent to Parents who are past Collegians requesting their child's/children’s attendance.  If you have not received this email and believe you should have, please contact Mrs Sarah Wyer 3262 0412 or swyer@clayfield.qld.edu.au. 

Co-curricular/Group Lists Years 7 to 12: photo schedule & group lists will be published in daily notices. 

Co-curricular/Group Lists Years 2 to 6: photo schedule & group lists printed for viewing in Primary Administration. 

Musical Auditions

For Students currently in Years 4 to 9, next week, we will be holding auditions for the upcoming musical. Please see below for the audition times and items you will need to prepare. 

Audition times

• Week 6: Monday and Friday, both lunch times 
• Week 7: Monday and Friday, both lunchtimes

Auditions will be held in the Drama Room.

Girls, please prepare the following:

• Script: Alice, Mad Hatter, March Hare
• Song: Alice - In a World of My Own
• Song: White Rabbit - I'm Late

Boys, please prepare the following:

• Script: Alice, Mad Hatter, March Hare
• Song: Dodo Bird - The Caucus Race
• Song: White Rabbit - I'm Late

Scripts will be a rehearsed reading of the attached scene. You may be asked to play any part at the audition.

If you would like to audition, please ensure you have filled out the form below: 

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr Walker via email at awalker@clayfield.qld.edu.au

Under 8s Day Activities

Our Primary School was a hive of activity last Friday as our Pre-Prep to Year 3 students celebrated Under Eights Day. Every classroom and play area housed an activity that enabled Unleashing scientific thinking through play. From the physics of sandpit structures, spaghetti and marshmallow towers, ping pong ball challenges and paper plane flying to the chemistry of volcanoes, cornflour gloop and tie dying, there was something for everyone. 

We had a crazy scientist photo booth, face painting and biologists hunting for minibeasts in the gardens, building habitats for toy animals and clearing rubbish off a miniature beach. We extend special thanks to all the staff who planned and prepared the fun activities, Year 6 students who helped on the day, and to the 'Under Eights' who readily embraced curiosity and learning through collaborative shared play.

P&F Meeting

A quick reminder that the P&F meeting is on Monday 26 May at 6:30pm in the Boardroom at Clayfield College for those attending in person. If you can’t make it in person, please join via Zoom using the below link.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Care@Clayfield Parent Event with Jonny Shannon

House Chapel

P&F Primary Disco

Hosted by the P&F Friends of Primary

Who can Attend the Disco?

This event is open to:

• Clayfield College Primary students (Pre-Prep to Year 6)
• Siblings of current Clayfield College Primary students

Registration is essential! Get in quickly before tickets sell out!

Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay and enjoy the P&F Association Bar and BBQ!

Conditions

• Parents/caregivers must pre-register their children, so that adequate levels of supervision can be arranged
• Parents/caregivers must sign in their children from 5:00pm (Assembly Hall) and sign-out their children (Assembly Hall) by no later than 6:30pm (Pre-Prep and Prep), 6:45pm (Years 1 to 3) and 7:00pm (Years 4 to 6).
• Parents/caregivers of students in Pre-Prep and Prep must remain on-site throughout the event.

Register to Volunteer on the Night

Our P&F Friends of Primary are looking for volunteers to help on the night. Please register to assist at the link below. Thank you for your support!

Conditions

• Parents/caregivers must pre-register their children, so that adequate levels of supervision can be arranged
• Parents/caregivers must sign in their children from 5:00pm (Assembly Hall) and sign-out their children (Assembly Hall) by no later than 6:30pm (Pre-Prep and Prep), 6:45pm (Years 1 to 3) and 7:00pm (Years 4 to 6).
• Parents/caregivers of students in Pre-Prep and Prep must remain on-site throughout the event.

Register to Volunteer on the Night

Our P&F Friends of Primary are looking for volunteers to help on the night. Please register to assist at the link below. Thank you for your support!

Year 6 Canberra Tour: Term 3 - Week 10

Our Year 6 students will embark on an exciting educational tour to Canberra from Monday, 15 September to Thursday 18 September. This experience will provide them with valuable insights into Australia’s capital, including visits to key cultural and historical sites. Further information will be provided soon.