Secondary News
Mrs Lakshmi Mohan - Deputy Principal/Head of Teaching and Learning
Mr Justin Desmarchelier - Head of Secondary
Semester 2 Co-curricular/Group Photos
Co-curricular/Group Photos will be taken in Term 4 on Thursday 10 October. We will be sharing the schedule to parents and careers shortly.
QUT HS Mooting Competition
Students Stella McLennan, Jade Harris-Gross, and Bridgette O’Brien represented Clayfield College with distinction at the QUT HS Mooting Competition held at QUT’s Garden’s Point campus over the weekend. Competing in two challenging heats, our students showcased their legal acumen and teamwork.
The Moot required our students to develop and present complex legal arguments while responding to challenging questions from the bench. Their ability to think quickly, remain composed, and support each other throughout the preparation and presentation phases was commendable.
On Saturday, the team faced Kingaroy State High School as defence counsel before a panel of two judges. Their outstanding performance earned them a total score of 142.5 points, securing a win for this moot and receiving high praise from the judges for their articulate argumentation and overall presentation.
The competition continued on Sunday, where they competed against Sunshine Coast Grammar School as prosecution counsel before a panel of three judges, including Barrister and QUT Lecturer Mark Thomas.
Our team achieved an overall score of 288, Stella, Jade, and Bridgette should be incredibly proud of their efforts. Their hard work and dedication were evident in both heats, and they have set a high standard for future competitions.
Student Free Day
A reminder that Friday 30 August is a student-free day.
Crazy Sock and Hair Day
Crazy Sock and Hair Day is a vibrant and engaging event aimed at raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. This fun-filled day not only promotes self-expression but also fosters community spirit among schools, workplaces, and sports clubs.
Crazy Sock and Hair Day is not just about looking silly; it's about coming together as a community to support children in need, making it a day filled with laughter, creativity, and compassion!
Students are encouraged to go crazy for a cause and express their creativity by sporting the wildest hairstyles and the most colourful, mismatched socks on 4 October!
Clayfield Swimming - Learn to Swim Program
Upcoming Events
| All Week | Book Week |
|---|---|
| 19 - 24 August | Year 8 Pymble Exchange Program |
| 23 August | STEM Mentorship Breakfast |
| All Week | Year 7-10 ICAS Maths Test |
| All Week | Year 12 Mock Examination Block |
| 28 August | Pre-Prep- Year 12 Fathers’ Day Breakfast |
| 29 - 30 August | Duke of Edinburgh Bronze |
| 29 August | OPUS 4 |
| 30 August | Student Free Day |
| 12 September | End of Term 3 |