Boarding News
Mrs Kathryn Searle - Head of Boarding
Boarding News
Our first week in boarding has been very busy getting everyone settled into their new home.
As we come to the end of our first week, and welcome a long weekend, we are seeing signs of homesickness. This is very common for the first few weeks away from home. Please always stay optimistic and positive about boarding with your child and always tell them how proud you are of them with their ability to cope in their new environment away from their loved ones and home. If your child continues to struggle, please encourage them to approach staff. We have an amazing pastoral care team at school and in boarding, who are here to support them in their new journey.
Co-curricular Activities
Sport and cultural schedules have been released via the College App throughout the week. We will be in the full swing of QGSSSA training, music practice and rehearsals next week.
Homework
Formal Prep will commence on Sunday evening after dinner. Prep runs Sunday through Thursday evenings from Week 2 each term. Hours of Prep are:
| Years 7 and 8 | 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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| Year 9 | 6:30pm to 7:45pm
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| Year 10 | 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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| Years 11 and 12 | 6:30pm to 9:00pm (with optional extra time)
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Students are also encouraged to attend tutorials at school run by teachers in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
Our Boarding House has its own Facebook group. This group is limited to boarding parents and carers, and past boarders which makes it a great place to showcase photos of our students at various activities. If you would like to follow our Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/340245156378504.
What’s Happening this Weekend
Activities for our first weekend back in boarding are:
| Friday 26 January | In-house day of organisation and a trip to Officeworks for any stationery supplies
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| Saturday 27 January | Shopping trip to Westfield Chermside
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| Sunday 28 January | Compulsory all day excursion to Wet n Wild with all boarding schools
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Important Contacts
Throughout the school day, our Boarding and International Student Officer, Christine Quist, is available and can be contacted on 3262 0221 or boarding@clayfield.qld.edu.au
If you wish to contact your child’s Head of Year Boarding Supervisor, they are on duty after 2:30pm each day Monday to Friday and can be contacted on 3262 0221 or 0409 582 480, or via email:
Head of Year 7, 8 and 9
Magdel Langhein
mlanghein@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Head of Year 10, 11 and 12
Judy Hay
Of course, I am always available to discuss anything boarding on 0409 059 732 or ksearle@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Kathryn Searle
Head of Boarding