Primary News

Mrs. Vivienne Corness - Assistant Head of Primary

COVID - Face Masks

As per yesterday's announcement from the Queensland Government, we no longer are required to wear facemasks at school. The Government strongly recommends that we all continue to wear a facemask on public transport and places where people cannot socially distance.  Further information can be found on the Queensland Health website.

Drama Club - CANCELLED

Monday 15 November

Due to Mrs. Hodgson’s attendance at the Year 6 excursion on Monday, Drama Club is cancelled.  An extra rehearsal will be rescheduled during lunchtime in Week 9.

Green Team Fundraiser 

Tico’s Treasures

On Tuesday 16 November the Green Team will be raising money for the Tangalooma EcoMarines. The Tangalooma EcoMarines is a Brisbane-based not-for-profit organisation. As a registered charity, the organisation works to enhance the marine environment of Moreton Bay by improving the quality of waterways throughout South East Queensland. 

 

The Green Team will be setting up a stall, Tico’s Treasures, outside of the Primary Office at lunchtime with their new mascot, ‘Tico the Turtle’. Items for sale are listed below and donations are also graciously accepted. The Green Team thanks you in advance for your support.

Student Representative Council Initiatives

Uniform Swap

On Thursday 25 and Friday 26 November, the SRC invites you to a Uniform Swap in the Assembly Hall from 8:00 am - 9:00 am. For a gold coin donation, families wishing to participate will be able to trade Clayfield College uniform items in good condition they no longer require. The SRC will also accept swaps on school shoes, Library or College bags. The swap will be on an item for item basis (one for one). 

 

Option 1: Arrive at the Assembly Hall with your gold coin donation and item/s to trade. 

 

Option 2: Send any Clayfield College clothing, bags, or shoes for the Uniform Swap to the Primary Office by Tuesday 23 November.  Please ensure you write your family name on the bag and the number of items enclosed. Receipt of these items will be recorded. On the trading days, you will be able to arrive at the Assembly Hall with your gold coin donation.

 

Unwanted Stationery Donation for Charity

As we near the end of the year, the SRC would also like you to consider the stationery items your children may bring home in the final week of school. In your child’s diary, there will be a note asking you to consider donating unused items. Such items will include scrapbooks, exercise books, glue sticks, rubbers, crayons, and pencils. All items collected will be shared with Pacific Island charities. 

 

We look forward to your support of these initiatives.

Britton Shield 2022

Clayfield College is excited to announce additional Britton Shield competitions for our boys in Years 2 to 6 in 2022. As well as Touch Football, Football and Cricket events, there will be Swimming, an Aquathon, Cross Country and AFL carnivals on offer. Clayfield College will be hosting the first event, Swimming, in March next year. We would like to invite boys in Years 2 to 6 in 2022 to the swimming training sessions held on Wednesdays from 6:45 am - 7:45 am and Fridays from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm (including 30 minutes of team building activities). 

 

To attend these sessions, the boys must be able to swim 25m of freestyle and backstroke. 

 

If your child is new to Clayfield Swimming, please call Clare on Ph: 0407690226 to arrange an assessment. 

Event Reminders

Primary Presentation Day

Wednesday 24 November

Parents of Award Recipients: 2 x parents/caregivers per student invited to attend
Prep Parents: 1 x parent/caregiver per student invited to attend 
(excluding award recipients)
Year 6 Parents: 1 x parent/caregivers per student invited to attend 
(excluding award recipients)

 

We are pleased to advise that we are now able to extend an invitation to 1 parent per Pre-Prep and Year 1 to Year 5 student.  An invitation will be emailed to you early next week for you to register to attend.

 

End of Year Assembly

Friday 3 December

Parents of Leaders: 2 x parents/caregivers per student invited to attend

Year 6 Parents: 2 x parent/caregivers per student invited to attend

Primary What’s Happening Calendar Snapshot

Term 4:          Week 7 (Monday 15/11/2021 – Friday 19/11/2021)

Timetable:    Week B 

Please refer to the online calendar, via the CC app or your Parent Lounge, for a live daily/weekly schedule of events.

Primary Sports and Andrews Cup Notices

Andrews Cup Term 4 Presentations (Athletics, Basketball, Gymnastics)

Please be advised that the Andrews Cup Term 4 Presentations (including Athletics from Term 3), will be held on Tuesday 30 November, 11:55 am – 12:20 pm in the Chapel. One parent of a student receiving an award will be permitted to attend this event.  Invitations to these parents will be emailed in due course.

Co-curricular Photos

The 2021 Co-curricular photos are now available to be purchased. Details are available in the College Notices section of this newsletter.