Primary Bulletin

Semester 2 Co-Curricular Photos

Semester 2 Co-Curricular/Group Photo Day is being held on Wednesday 8 October and Thursday 9 October. Please see attached Photo Schedule for Semester 2 Co-Curricular/Group Photos. 

Important details to note:

• 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 the Summer Formal Uniform, Sports or a specific uniform (i.e. QGSSSA) to be worn, must have the correct uniform, including correct jewellery, no make-up, neat hair and green ribbons, to appear within their photo on the day.  

• Students not in correct uniform will be unable to be in their photo. 

   

Years 7 to 12 Group Lists 

Please find below photo schedule and group lists, which will be shared in student daily notices. 

Years 2 to 6 Group Lists 

Please find below photo schedule and group lists, which will be shared for viewing in Primary Administration. 

Remembering David Peckham  

As a staff community, we came together on Tuesday to remember Mr David Peckham, on what would have been his 50th birthday. The staff enjoyed a curry lunch – David's favourite! His significant contribution to the Clayfield College community will always be cherished.  

Britton Shield Cricket Competition

Thank you to Amy for her organisation of the Britton Shield Cricket Competition, held today. Congratulations to our 42-strong team, who brought energy and much Clayfield spirit! 

Term 3 End 

Thursday 18 September

The last day of Term 3 for students is Thursday 18 September, which is a normal school day finishing at 3:10pm.   

If extraordinary circumstances necessitate that holidays be taken outside scheduled times, formal notice and permission must be requested from the Deputy Principal-Pastoral | Head of Primary (afellowes@clayfield.qld.edu.au). 

(Reference: Student Diary – Attendance and Absences) 

Term 3 Class Leaders Return of Badge 

As the Class Leader positions for Term 3 are coming to an end, we kindly ask Class Leaders (Years 1 to 5) to return their badge to Mrs Jenns in Primary Administration by end of Week 9, Friday 12 September. 

R U OK? Day

This Thursday, the College was awash with yellow as we came together to recognise R U OK? Day. Held annually in September this National Day of Action encourages meaningful conversations about mental health.  The organisation seeks to empower and provide tools to facilitate connections with those who may be struggling. 

Students donned their best yellow accessories as a visual symbol of their support and commitment. During Personal Development and Wellbeing and Foundation lessons, students further engaged with age-appropriate activities designed to upskill them in all aspects of checking in with their friends, actively listening and where to find support. 

To round it off, and put these newfound skills into action, students came together at morning tea and lunch for a fun, musical game of conversation starters. Shared passions, fun facts and excited chatter filled the air as students took the opportunity to extend beyond their cohorts and converse with a wide range of their peers. 

As the saying goes, every day is R U OK? Day and we encourage every member of our College community, to continue fostering connections through conversations and check-ins. A timely reminder that if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to their Core Teacher, College Counsellor or any other trusted member of staff. 

2025 Schoolbox Meetup Conference

Last week, three representatives from Clayfield College attended the annual Schoolbox Meetup conference in Melbourne. The two-day event brought together schools from across Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the wider Asia–Pacific region, creating a valuable opportunity to strengthen networks and share best practice in digital learning and school operations.

The conference featured a wide range of workshops and panel discussions exploring how technology continues to shape modern schools. 

Key sessions included:

• Building Bridges Between Parents, Leaders and Students
• Planning Quality Curriculum Frameworks
• AI in Education

• Maintaining Privacy in Pastoral Care and Streamlining Action Systems

   

Clayfield College was proudly represented by Mrs Lauren Coote, Mr Sri Pogaku and Mr Jacques Stemmet. We extend a special thanks to Clayfield College for its ongoing investment in staff development and operational digital systems. This commitment ensures that our community remains at the forefront of innovation, and we continue to uphold our commitment to enhancing teaching, learning, and wellbeing for all students.

Pre-Prep to Year 1 Games Morning

We look forward to parents and caregivers joining us next Tuesday 16 September. Please refer to the parent communication from the Sports Department – Primary Sports Coordinator, Miss Amy Lewin, for requirements and event schedule. 

Year 3 Camp Out 

As an exciting new addition to our Outdoor Education Program, Year 3 students and one parent/caregiver are invited to a camp out with staff on our main oval overnight on Friday 10 October.  

Please refer to communication emailed to parents/caregivers on Tuesday 9 September and note the following requirements:  

• Parent Lounge Approval and Payment due by Friday 19 September 
• Parent/caregiver dietary requirements email mbryan@clayfield.qld.edu.au 

Year 4 Service-Learning Project

On Friday 29 August, Mrs Lisa Curtis from the Nawarddeken Academy in Mamadawerre, NT, situated approximately seven hours south of Darwin, visited our Year 4 students to share what life is like in a remote independent indigenous school compared to an independent metropolitan school. 

The students enjoyed learning about life in a remote community, where a billabong containing a crocodile, backs onto the teachers' houses. The closest Woolworths is a plane ride away and roads are cut off for many months of the year. A plane arrives every two weeks, weather dependent, with basic groceries. 

Our intention is to set up a relationship where we can share experiences through letters and video conferencing and send care packages to the students (handballs, basic toiletries, hair scrunchies, etc). It is the school's 10th birthday anniversary this year, so we would call these Birthday Boxes! 

Our Design Technology project is to create a toy, so we intend to send these finished products also. Eventually, Lisa would like to create a library at the school as it has no provision for this currently. We would help by sending students' second-hand books. 

John Richardson  

Year 4 Teacher 

CC Sport Event Sign-On Process

Important Reminder 

To ensure the safety and correct record-keeping of all students attending sporting events, it is essential that parents complete the sign-on process via Parent Lounge. This allows us to maintain up-to-date rolls and access important information.

When signing your child on for a sporting program or event, please ensure the following steps are completed:

• Accept the event sign-on via Parent Lounge
• Complete the transportation form when event information is released. 
• If there are any changes to your child’s transport arrangements, please notify the appropriate sports coordinator via email as soon as possible.
• Following the event, all students must be signed out with the nominated supervising staff member/s before departing the venue.
• We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a smooth and safe event experience for all students.