Primary News

Message from the Primary School Captains 

Alegria Heinemann, Sari Weyer and Clare Burke 

Ronald McDonald House Charity Collective

A huge thank you to our Primary School community for your incredible generosity and support of our 2024 Clayfield College Primary Captains Community Charity Drive. We are pleased to share that the overflowing tubs full of donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charity were dropped off to the Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane House yesterday!  

The staff, families and volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House South Brisbane were very grateful for our support, especially coming up to Christmas where the House is full to capacity and every single donation will be hugely appreciated. At the South Brisbane House, we were privileged to have a tour with Ronald McDonald House staff member, Georgia. She took us through the bedrooms, communal kitchen and playrooms and we heard first-hand how your donations will positively impact so many families in need.  

As Primary Captains, we are extremely grateful to our community for your generous donations! Thank you especially to Pre-Prep, 6S, 6C, and 2W classes, who filled up their donation tubs multiple times! We are so proud of our wonderful Primary School families for shining with kindness towards those in need. 

Year 6 Celebration and Chapel Service

On Friday, we look forward to Year 6 students and their parents/caregivers joining us for the Year 6 Celebration Service and Function which will commence at 5:00pm on Friday 22 November in the Chapel. 

All Year 6 students are to assemble in the Chapel Courtyard at 4:30pm. Please ensure your sons/daughters are wearing their formal uniform for this special occasion.  

Lost Property

There are several unnamed items which have not been claimed.  On Monday 25 November and Tuesday 26 November, a table will be setup outside the Primary Admin Office 8:00am – 8:30am and 2:30pm – 3:30pm for these items to be claimed.  

Unclaimed items will be redistributed at the end of Term 4. 

Return of Library Books

Would parents/caregivers please check with the son/daughter to ensure that all borrowed library books are returned to the LRC by Monday 25 November. 

Tuckshop Process 

The tuckshop slip process for Primary students is for the purpose of a basic morning tea / basic lunch to be ordered in the event of a student forgetting their lunch box or tuckshop not being ordered.   

This system is not for ice blocks or additional snacks to be purchased. 

End of Year Arrangements

End of Year Class Parties

Primary classes will have their end of year celebrations on Tuesday 26 November. Please look out for communications from your child’s classroom teacher with further details.

Final Day Arrangements

School will finish for the year for all students (Pre-Prep to Year 11), on Thursday 28 November at 12:50pm.

Pre-Prep to Year 6 parents attending the Primary Presentation are welcome to take their child/ren at the conclusion of the event at approximately 11:00am, with notification to their teacher.

Remaining students will stay with their teachers with the following arrangements:

• Pre-Prep students’ collection from classroom at 12:50pm
• Prep to Year 6 students’ collection from Circular Drive at 12:50pm (or classrooms from 12:40pm)

Primary Presentation Day (Pre-Prep to Year 6)

Primary Presentation Day held on Thursday 28 November is a celebration of our students’ leaning and personal growth over the school year. We will reflect on the year, with memories shared from Pre-Prep to Year 6, enjoy performances from our music ensembles and students, and acknowledge individual students’ achievements. 

All Students Prep to Year 6 are to wear their formal school uniform. 

Please note: RSVP is essential to attend – date extended to Friday 22 November.  

Student Resources and Textbooks for 2025

Please refer to communication emailed on Thursday 31 October from Mrs Miranda Cavaliere - Teaching and Learning Office, regarding 2025 Student Resources and Textbooks. 

Orders placed by Wednesday 4 December will be delivered in the fortnight ending Friday 24 January. Orders can be placed after this date however they will incur additional charges. 

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