Secondary Bulletin

It has been a busy term in the STEM department! A few weeks ago, we welcomed our new mathematics teacher Sarah Zambelli. Sarah brings a wealth of experience teaching in Mathematics and Science departments at her previous school.

STEM Ambassadors Visit the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

On Wednesday 14 May, the Clayfield College STEM Ambassadors visited the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage in a variety of laboratory activities to do with blood biology including using a centrifuge to separate blood components, preparing microscope slides and using micropipettes.

Queensland Titration Competition

On Saturday 24 May, eleven students from Years 8 to12 attended the Queensland Titration Competition at the University of Queensland. Titration is an analytical technique used in Chemistry to determine, very precisely, the amount of a substance. 

Students compete in teams of three. Scoring is based on how far a student’s result is from the one determined by the university. A zero means that the student got the exact result. A team score is the average of each member’s score.

This year, Caroline Zhang, Claire Kong and Ema Costello's team achieved a ‘Highly Commended’ score and Poppy Ho, Manidhi Chezian and Federica Patelli's team achieved an ‘Excellent’ score.

Special mention must go to Manidhi Chezian for her score of 1 and Claire Kong for her amazing 0!

Da Vinci Decathlon Competition

This week Clayfield College had four teams participate in the Years 7 and 8 and the Years 9 and 10 Queensland da Vinci Decathlon Competitions, held at Brisbane Boys' College, over two days. Selected students from Years 7 to Year 10 were part of the four teams accompanied by Mrs McPherson and Ms Francis. There were 60 teams from across Southeast Queensland that competed over the two days. 

The Queensland da Vinci Decathlon is an academic interschool gala competition operated in the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon, with a variety of events of an academic nature. The theme for this year was 'Light.' All the students involved enjoyed the rigour and challenge of the day. Congratulations to all members for their excellent work and performance.

Trafalgar Castle Exchange 

On Friday we will welcome back our Year 10 students, Savannah Connolly, Imogen Davies, Ava Luk, and Charlotte Strickland, from their exchange at Trafalgar Castle School in Canada. They embraced boarding life, made new friendships, and explored iconic sites including Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, and Whistler, where they saw snow, and even a Grizzly bear! This unique experience broadened their cultural horizons and fostered independence. Welcome home! 

As part of our Care@Clayfield pastoral care framework, students from Years 4 to 12 will be hearing from guest presenter Jonny Shannon on Wednesday 4 June. Jonny will be exploring key concepts relevant to today’s youth including mental health, resilience and safe choices. We are then hosting a parent session in the evening, the details of which are below. 

Care@Clayfield Parent Event with Jonny Shannon

Christian Mission, Service and Training Assistance Program

The Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) is offering a limited number of opportunities for students currently in Years 10, 11 and 12 within Brisbane Boys’ College, Clayfield College, Somerville House and Sunshine Coast Grammar School to participate in the Christian Mission, Service and Training Assistance Program.

The purpose of the assistance program is to:

• Provide an opportunity for students to serve God and grow in their Christian faith through engagement in a Christian Mission, Service or Training opportunity.
• To inspire other students to be actively involved in Christian Mission, Service and Training.

Christian Mission and Service assistance packages will be available with a maximum value of $1250. 

Christian Training assistance packages will be available with a maximum value of $400.

For more information, please follow the link below.

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. 

Gibson House Fundraiser – Dress Like a Farmer Day

Coming up on Friday 6 June (Week 7) is the Gibson House Fundraiser, supporting the charity Farm Angels.

Students are invited to dress as farmers and join us for bake sales at morning tea and lunchtime in the Middle Years Courtyard. There will be a prize for the best dressed, and at lunchtime, Old Collegian Claire Harris will lead a fun session of bootscooting (line dancing).

We look forward to seeing everyone get involved and supporting a great cause!

House Chapel