Primary News
Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Deputy Principal - Head of Primary
Mental Health Awareness Week
Next week we will be shining our light on the importance of positive Mental Health and students will partake in activities that will aim to lift each other up. There will be dance parties on the Oval, staff vs students friendly sports competitions, and on Friday, all students are invited to wear their Sports Uniform to school. No gold coins or other donations necessary.
HPE Swimming Program
Please see attached communication regarding the Term 4 HPE Swimming Program for Prep to Year 6.
Primary Clubs
Our Primary Clubs Program will begin in Week 2 Clubs are optional, at no cost to families and the offerings change each Term.
Art Box is starting! A new Art Club on Tuesdays for Years 3 to 6 in the Art Studio, 3:15pm – 4:15pm with our Primary Visual Art teacher, Mrs Perrie Bourke.
External Co-Curricular Activities
The following external sports and activities will be available for students to participate in during Term 4. Please contact the provider directly for bookings and information.
It is not too late to sign up for Code Camp – Curious Minds on Tuesdays (Prep-2) and Robotics on Thursdays (Years 2 to 6). Visit www.codecamp.com.au and search for Clayfield College for more information and booking links.
Mrs Alice David is the College contact for any questions you may have studentservices@clayfield.qld.edu.au.
Year 5 Leadership
What does this opportunity mean for me?
In class Mrs McFarlane and Mr Reedy have been discussing with students the leadership opportunities for 2024.
On Thursday 5 October, Year 5 students will attend an in-house leadership session with Mrs Fellowes. In this session, students will consider and discuss the qualities of good leaders, and which positions they may wish to apply for. This is an exciting time for our Year 5 students as they are soon to enter their final year of their Primary School journey.
Note for Reference:
Communication previously emailed to families on 8 - Primary Student Leadership 2024: Yr5 Student/Parent Comms & Leadership Overview.
Upcoming Events for Term 4
Primary Sports Information Session: Friday 13 October 8:45am - 9:30am
We invite parents of Year 1 students, who will be eligible to attend Britton Shield and Andrews Cup Sports events in 2024 to an Information Session. Please join us in the Lower LRC at 8:45am to hear from our Head of Sport and Activities; Ms Cerene Hughes. Any parent in the Primary School wishing to know more about these competitions are most welcome to attend.
Speech Night (Year 6) – Tuesday 14 November
All Year 6 students who are continuing onto Secondary School at Clayfield College will take part in a special presentation at this year's Speech Night! More information to follow!
Primary Presentation Day (Pre-Prep to Year 6) – Friday 1 December
Detailed information and booking requirements will be provided soon.
Key Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
All Week (Monday 9 to Friday 13 October) | Mental Health Week |
| Monday 9 October | Year 7 2024 Orientation Day and Parent Information Session |
| Wednesday 11 October | Head of Primary-led Tour (Pre-Prep and Prep) |
| Friday 13 October | Britton Shield/Andrews Cup Information Session |
| Thursday 26 October | Britton Shield Aquathlon (Clayfield College) |
| Wednesday 1 November | Andrews Cup Gymnastics and Basketball |
| Wednesday 8 November | Britton Shield Basketball |
| Friday 3 November | Primary 2024 Orientation Day (Pre-Prep to Year 6) |
| Friday 7 November | Prep Parent 2024 Information Session - 9:00am |
| Friday 10 November | LUX 23 Exhibition |
| Tuesday 14 November | Speech Night (Year 6 students) |
| Friday 24 November | Year 6 Celebration and Chapel Service |
| Tuesday 28 November | Carols/Christmas Service |
| Friday 1 December | Primary Presentation Day (Pre-Prep to Year 6) |
| End of Term 4 (12pm) |