Junior School Bulletin

2027 Class Allocations

We are now beginning the process of forming classes for the 2027 school year. Thank you to the many parents and caregivers who have already contacted Mrs Bailey and Mrs Coote to share information for consideration as part of this process. 

The formation of classes is an important and complex process, with significant time, care and professional judgement invested in creating balanced classes that support students academically, socially and emotionally. We consider a wide range of factors including learning needs, friendships, social dynamics, student wellbeing, cohort composition and the needs of individual learners. 

If you have any further information you would like us to consider and have not yet shared it, please contact the relevant Head of Year by the end of tomorrow, Friday 6 November, as we are now moving into the class formation process: 

• Current Pre-Prep to Year 1 families: Mrs Robynne Bailey, Head of Pre-Prep to Year 2 – rbailey@clayfield.qld.edu.au 

• Current Year 2 to Year 5 families: Mrs Lauren Coote, Head of Year 3 to Year 6 – LCoote@clayfield.qld.edu.au 

   

While family perspectives are valued and carefully considered, they form one part of a broader process. Final placements take into account academic, social, wellbeing and cohort considerations, with the aim of achieving the best possible balance for individual students and the year level as a whole. 

Families will be notified of their child’s 2027 class allocation and teacher in Week 9. 

Class Christmas Parties

It’s that wonderful time of year again, and our Class Christmas Parties are coming up! 

Each teacher will be in touch soon to share details about what their class will be doing to celebrate, including arrangements for gifts, Secret Santas, food and the timing of their party. 

When choosing or making gifts, we encourage families to think about the true spirit of Christmas. A heartfelt, handmade gift or card can be especially meaningful and will help make our celebrations even more special.

Student Resources & Textbooks for 2027

Please refer to the notice published in your Year Level Hub on Lighthouse detailing the ordering process for 2027 Student Resources and Textbooks. 

Andrews Cup Gymnastics and Basketball

This week was another busy one for Andrews Cup sport, with Clayfield hosting the Gymnastics competition, while our girls also travelled to the Gold Coast to compete in Basketball. 

Well done to all of our students who represented the College so proudly. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the successful hosting of Gymnastics, particularly our Facilities and Sports teams, and to all of our coaches for the time, care and encouragement they continue to provide our girls. 

Term 4 Save the Dates

Please visit the Upcoming Events page for details on Term 4 events. 

Key Junior School dates are listed below:  

Junior School Semester 2 Sports Awards Assembly - Tuesday 10 November (Week 6)

Located in the PE Centre from 2:00pm. 

Speech Night: Year 6 Attendance - Tuesday 17 November (Week 7)

All Year 6 students continuing into Senior School at Clayfield College will participate in a special Speech Night presentation. 

Year 6 Celebration Service and Function - Friday 27 November (Week 8)

Further details and booking information are shared via Upcoming Events.

Junior School Presentation Day - Wednesday 2 December (Week 9)

Pre-Prep to Year 6 Students are invited to attend. Further details and booking information will be shared via Upcoming Events.

2027 Junior School Orientation Day

It was wonderful to see our students enjoying a very successful Orientation Day as they spent time in their 2027 year levels, becoming familiar with new spaces, routines and learning experiences. 

Just a reminder that the teacher and student group your child was in on Orientation Day is not necessarily their teacher or class for 2027. Orientation groups were created specifically for that day and are not final class allocations. 

2027 class lists and teacher allocations will be shared with families at the beginning of Week 9.

Thank you to our students, families and staff for helping make our Junior School Orientation day such a positive experience for our incoming and continuing Junior School students.

Chess Mates in Term 4

Chess Mates will be running on Mondays from 3:10pm to 4:10pm (Prep to Year 2) and Wednesdays from 3:20pm to 4:10pm (Years 3 to 12). Our friendly teachers make chess fun while building concentration, problem solving and confidence. Beginners are always welcome. Book online at chessmates.com.au/schools or call 0475 431 622.

Orientation Day

Last week's Transition Day was a real highlight for the students. The incoming Prep students loved making new friends, wearing their 'Class of 2039' T shirts and exploring the many activities on offer to them. The current Preps moved up to Year One, making shooting stars to express their wishes for next year. These included meeting their teachers, making new friends, trying out exciting crafts, getting better at Art, reading stories and doing tricky Maths. Our current Year Ones were excited to be blasting up to Year Two in the rockets they made during the morning. They were disappointed not to be going to the actual moon but can't wait to learn new things and meet their teachers. If the excitement in the lower Junior School is anything to go by, 2027 promises to be a great year at Clayfield College! 

Please refer to Photo Gallery for highlights.

Prep and Year 1 Swimming Showcases

Parents and carers are invited to watch the class swimming showcases on Tuesday 10 November. Details have been posted in Year Level Hubs on Lighthouse. On arrival at the pool, we kindly ask spectators to assemble in the designated areas at the side of the pool.

2027 Leadership Process

We are incredibly proud of the number of students who have nominated for leadership positions and the outstanding quality of the applications received. It has also been fantastic to see students already preparing and practising their speeches, demonstrating initiative, organisation and a genuine commitment to leadership, all qualities that contribute to making an effective leader. 

The leadership selection process will continue over the coming weeks. House Captain nominees will deliver their speeches on Friday 13 November. Students nominating for Junior School Captain or Vice-Captain will participate in interviews during Week 6, with shortlisted nominees presenting speeches on Wednesday 18 November. We encourage all nominees to begin preparing a speech, as this process can also support reflection and preparation for interviews. Students who have nominated for Sports Captain will be contacted directly by Miss Lewin regarding interview arrangements and will not be required to present a speech.