Sports News
Ms Cerene Hughes - Head of Sport and Activities
Ms Clare Cattanach - Sports Administration Officer (PP‑12)
Miss Amy Lewin - Primary Sports Coordinator
As we embark on the new year, it is a time of fresh possibilities, goals and optimism. For our incoming students, although surrounded by novelty, these initial weeks present a distinctive opportunity to commence their educational and cocurricular journey with purpose.
Cultivating Engagement
One of the most gratifying aspects of our 2024 sports and activities program lies in the opportunities it provides for students to actively participate in a team-oriented environment and establish connections with their peers. Newly enrolled students will swiftly discover that Clayfield College is a dynamic and vibrant community, offering rich rewards for those who actively engage. Encouraging all students to explore involvement in co-curricular pursuits each term is paramount. The array of options is diverse, ensuring a unique selection for every student based on their individual interests. We encourage parents to inspire their daughters and sons to actively participate.
Comprehensive Co-Curricular Sports and Activities
The Clayfield College Sports Department has meticulously prepared for an enriching year ahead. Each stride we take is geared towards enhancing the quality of our offerings to students. I am eager to share forthcoming innovations and developments from our Sports and Activities Department throughout the entirety of 2024. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
Term 1 Activities
Parents and Caregivers are advised that sign-on for all Term 1 and 2 sports and activities is now OPEN.
Please logon to the Parent Lounge and accept (or decline) the invitation for various sports under the Events and Payments tab.
Andrews Cup (Training)
| Sport | Commencement |
|---|---|
| Swimming | Week 1 - Term 1 |
| Touch Football | Week 2 - Term 1 |
| Cross Country | Week 4 - Term 1 |
| Netball | Week 8 - Term 1 |
Britton Shield (Training)
| Sport | Commencement |
|---|---|
| Swimming | Week 1 - Term 1 (Year 2 to 7) |
| Touch Football | Week 2 - Term 1 |
| Cross Country | Week 4 - Term 1 |
QGSSSA (Trials and Training)
| Sport | Commencement |
|---|---|
| Swimming | Week 1 - Term 1 |
| Touch Football | Week 2 - Term 1 |
| Gymnastics | Week 2 - Term 1 |
| Football | Week 2 - Term 1 |
| Basketball | Week 2 - Term 1 |
| Cross Country | Week 3 - Term 1 |
Communication
The College App is the primary method of communication for all activities at the College. All sport training schedules, game day programs and other relevant information will be available via the App and updated regularly. Please ensure you have enabled notifications to receive updates.
College Sport Social Media
Please follow the official Clayfield College Instagram account for visual highlights and updates for CC Sport.
Important Dates
Please 'save the date' for the 2024 Primary Interhouse Sport Carnivals.
Swimming
Year Levels: Years 2 to 6
Date: Tuesday 6 February
Location: Clayfield College Pool
Cross Country
Year Levels: Years 2 to 6
Date: Tuesday 16 April
Location: Nudgee College
Athletics
Year Levels: Years 2 to 6
Date: Wednesday 11 June
Location: Bowden Park, Geebung
Please 'save the date' for the 2024 Secondary Interhouse Sport Carnivals.
Swimming
Year Levels: Year 7 to12
Date: Tuesday 30 January
Location: Nudgee College
Cross Country
Year Levels: Year 7 to12
Date: Tuesday 16 April
Location: Nudgee College
Athletics
Year Levels: Year 7 to12
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Location: UQ Athletics Centre, St Lucia
The Clayfield College Sport department looks forward to welcoming both existing and new students to an exciting year of sporting opportunities, challenges, teamwork, and lasting friendships.
Thank you for continued support of CC Sport. If you have any queries, please contact the sports office – sport@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Primary Sport
We are delighted to announce that our 2024 Primary Interhouse Swimming Carnival will take place on Tuesday 6 February. All students from Year 2 - Year 6 will be participating in this carnival. Interhouse carnivals are a great opportunity to give the students the chance to be involved, regardless of their previous experience within the sport.
It is a good time for the students to show House spirit, and we welcome the students to come in costumes that display their house colour. Please see details below as sent out in Parent communications on the College App.
Date: Tuesday 6 February
Time: 9:30am - 12:50pm
(Students will return to class at the conclusion of the carnival)
What to Wear:
- Students (including Year 6) may wear their sports uniform to and from school. They will be given time to change into their college togs and put their sports uniform back on over the top before the carnival commences.
- Colourful house accessories may be added at this time but must be removed before the students leave school at the end of the day.
What to Bring:
- College swimming togs
- College rash shirt, swim cap and goggles
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Morning Tea and water bottle
- Two towels (one to sit on)
- Thongs (to wear around the pool)
- Money for Sno-cones ($5.00 each)