Boarding Bulletin
There has been much excitement in boarding as we welcomed our new boarders and their families to our boarding community on Monday afternoon and our returning boarders on Tuesday.
Wednesday morning was also the first of many lasts for our Year 12 boarders who commenced their last first day.
A Place of Belonging
As our boarders settle into their home for 38 weeks this year, it is important that you know that homesickness is normal. As parents and carers, 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 talk to us and 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 journey.
Important Contacts
The Boarding House operates Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 10:30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 6:30am to 10:30pm.
Administrative Staff, Head of Year Boarding Supervisors and Weekend Staff can be contacted on 3262 0221 or 0409 582 480, or via email:
Administrative, driving and leave enquiries
Ms Christine Quist, Boarding and International Student Officer
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Head of Year 6 to 8
Ms Laura Turner
Monday to Thursday 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Head of Year 9 & 10
Mrs Judy Hay
Monday to Thursday 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Assistant Director of Boarding & Head of Year 11 & 12
Ms Tina Mills
Sunday to Thursday
Of course, I am always available to discuss anything boarding on 0409 059 732 or ksearle@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
Boarding Events and Celebrations
Boarding Events
This weekend is our Boarder Orientation Weekend and therefore, it is a closed weekend, i.e. no leave.
The purpose of this weekend is for all boarders to be acquainted with activities, connection with their buddies and other boarders, familiarity with the local area and the city, and to know they are safe in their new home.
Activities for the closed weekend are:
Friday 30 January | Evening: Friendship in 2026: Beyond the Social Media Ban Presented by high profile psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg OA Fun ice-breaker games and activities followed by a dance party
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Saturday 31 January | Pancake Brunch for all boarders cooked by Year 11 Family House Group Amazing Race Challenge for new boarders to familiarise themselves with the Clayfield and general Brisbane area Evening campfire and outdoor movie Indoor movie if weather does not permit
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Sunday 1 February | All day excursion to Wet n Wild with all boarding schools 9:00am to 4:00pm Boarding House closed for the day |
Dinner and Homework
Dinner is every evening from 6:00pm to 6:25pm.
Formal Prep will commence next Monday evening after dinner. Prep runs Sunday through Thursday evenings from Week 2 each term. Hours of Prep are:
Years 6 to 8 | 5:30pm to 6:00pm 6:30pm to 7:00pm |
Year 9 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm |
Year 10 | 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
Years 11 and 12 | 6:30pm to 9:00pm With optional extra time |
Students are also encouraged to attend tutorials at school run by teachers in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
Please note, Boarding Reception is closed from 6:00pm to 9:00pm each evening as staff are supervising students. If you are dropping your child back to boarding between these hours, please drop them to the dining room entrance door which is the second door on the left as you travel down the laneway via Gate 7.
Stay Connected
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.