Secondary News
Mr. Richard Hardy - Dean of Academic Administration
Students are getting back into their established routines as we approach the end of Week 2. The week commenced with Years 8 to 10 engaged in Subject Selection Presentations. This should promote some thoughtful discussions at home as students start to plan their pathways to the senior aspect of their education. Please remember that the girls need to submit their signed preference forms to their Head of Year by Monday 26 July.
Yesterday the girls participated in a very competitive Inter-house Athletics day at the University of Queensland Sports Athletics Centre. The girls showed great spirit participating in a wide variety of athletic events, which culminated with some very close and exciting relay events. The last updated scores were very close and we look forward to seeing who will claim the shield.
Tomorrow, the girls and staff will trade their usual uniform attire for Pyjama’s as we celebrate Pyjama day for The Pyjama Foundation to assist them in raising awareness and funds for children in foster care.
ICAS Assessments
Clayfield College will be participating in the ICAS Assessments this year. Students in Years 3 to 12 will have the opportunity to test their higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science and Digital Technologies. A letter outlining the information below will be emailed next week.
We will be conducting the ICAS testing during the following weeks, and the specific times will be published by year level closer to the date:
Subject | Closing Dates for parents to purchase via PPS | Official Sitting Window |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Technologies | Sunday 25 July | Monday 9 August to Friday 13 August |
| English | Sunday 1 August | Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August |
| Science | Sunday 8 August | Monday 23 August to Friday 27 August |
| Mathematics | Sunday 15 August | Monday 30 August to Friday 3 September |
The cost per test is $17.05, including GST.
If you would like your child to participate in any of the subjects listed above, please visit the new online Parent Payment System to make a direct payment to ICAS Assessments. The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments. The preferred browser is Chrome to use the link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps. Our school’s unique access code is: ETT607
IMPORTANT: Please enter your child’s name accurately into the system as it will appear on their ICAS certificate.
The Week Ahead
- All Week: Faith Week
- Monday 26th July: Years 8 to 10 subject selections must be submitted.