Boarding Bulletin
Mrs Kathryn Searle - Head of Boarding
We welcomed our new boarders and their families to our boarding community on Monday afternoon and opened the doors to our returning boarders on Tuesday. It has been a busy week!
As we come to the end of our first week, 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.
Important Contacts
Throughout the school day, our Boarding and International Student Officer, Christine Quist, and I are now located at a School Boarding Office. Contact details are the same at school as they are in the Boarding House.
Phone: 3262 0221
Email: 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 afternoon and can be contacted on 3262 0221 or 0409 582 480, or via email:
| Head of Year | Name | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years 6 to Year 8 | Mrs Magdel Langhein | mlanghein@clayfield.qld.edu.au | Monday to Friday |
| Year 9 and Year 10 | Mrs Judy Hay | jhay@clayfield.qld.edu.au | Monday to Thursday |
| Assistant Head of Boarding and Head of Year 11 and Year 12 | Ms Tina Mills | tmills@clayfield.qld.edu.au | Sunday to Thursday |
Of course, I am always available to discuss anything boarding on 0409 059 732 or ksearle@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
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 sport training, music practice, and debating next week.
Homework
Formal Prep will commence next Monday evening after dinner. Prep will take place from Sunday through to Thursday evenings, starting in Week 2 of each term. The hours for Prep are as follows:
| Year Level | Time |
|---|---|
| Years 6 to 8 | 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
| 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).
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 the Boarding at Clayfield Facebook Group.
What’s Happening This Weekend
This weekend is Boarder Orientation Weekend, and as such, it will be a closed weekend with no leave permitted. The focus of this weekend is for all boarders to get acquainted with activities, enjoy some fun, and connect with one another.
Activities for the closed weekend are:
| Date | Activity |
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Friday 31 January |
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Saturday 1 February |
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Sunday 2 February |
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