Secondary News

Parking

We have observed increasing instances of illegal and inappropriate parking during the drop-off and pick-up times in the surrounding streets of the College.

Ensuring the safety of our children and the comfort of our neighbours is a priority that requires our collective effort. Unfortunately, improper parking practices are creating hazards for both students and local residents. These issues include obstructing traffic flow, reducing visibility for drivers and pedestrians, and increasing the risk of accidents. Additionally, our neighbours are facing difficulties due to blocked driveways and restricted access, which affects their daily routines and quality of life.

Licence plate numbers are being reported by residents to local Council and Police.

We kindly remind everyone to adhere to the parking regulations and guidelines in place. This includes:

• Avoiding parking in restricted zones (yellow lines) or partially blocking driveways• Utilising designated drop-off and pick-up areas only
• Observing all traffic signs and signals to ensure safe and smooth operations during busy times
• Please find further explanations of Traffic Rules here, from Brisbane City Council.

Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a safe environment for our children and respecting the needs of our local community. We encourage all parents to park in designated areas and if you are walking into the Campus to drop off or collect your child, please do not park in or opposite Circular Drive.

Let us all work together to uphold these standards and demonstrate our commitment to the wellbeing of our school and neighbourhood. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Year 8 Redlands Exchange

Last week, six students from Redlands School in Sydney visited Clayfield College as part of our first Year 8 co-educational exchange program. Redlands is a K to Year 12 co-educational school in the inner north of Sydney, with the same motto as Clayfield, 'Let Your Light Shine'. 

Redlands School students stayed with Clayfield billet families and in the Boarding House. Our students welcomed them into their homes, and their classes. Students enjoyed a day trip at Southbank and the Brisbane CBD. 

Halfway through the week, the Redlands students hosted Clayfield students and enjoyed a similar experience, but in the heart of Sydney. We are so grateful for the relationship with Redlands School and we look forward to strengthening and continuing the relationship in the years to come. 

Dress Up Day 

We are looking forward to celebrating Book Week in Secondary with a Dress Up Day on Friday 23 August. Students in Years 7 to 12 are invited to dress as their favourite book character. Please could you ensure that your children are dressing as a book character and that their costume is appropriate to wear to school. 

Students who are travelling by public transport will need to get changed into their costume before and after school. Any students attending the CCOCA Future Leaders Program: STEM Breakfast will need to change into their costumes after the breakfast.

Co-curricular/Group Photos

Semester 2 Co-curricular/Group Photos will be taken in Term 4 on Thursday 10 October. The schedule will be shared soon.

CCOCA Future Leaders Program - STEM Breakfast

We are delighted to welcome Dr Susan Grummitt (Class of 1986) as the guest speaker at our next Future Leaders Program event for 2024. 

Senior Secondary School students (Year 10 to 12) are warmly invited to breakfast while being inspired by the exceptional career journey of Susan. There will also be the opportunity for our students to network with other alumni pursuing careers within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

THE DETAILS

Date: Friday 23 August 2024 

Time: 7:15am to 8:15am

Location: Upper LRC

Cost: Complimentary event (includes a grazing breakfast and refreshments). 

RSVP: Students are to confirm their attendance for catering purposes via the link below by Sunday 18 August 2024. At the time of booking, please provide your dietary requirements. 

Questions: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate Mr Jacques Stemmet, Head of STEM or Ms Meg Graham, Foundation and Alumni Manager, on 3262 0292 or via mgraham@clayfield.qld.edu.au. 

We acknowledge our Clayfield College Old Collegians' Association who in 2024, have launched the Future Leaders Program. The purpose of this program is to connect our alumni with current students through mentoring and networking events. This is the third event of the series this year.

Student Free Day

A reminder that Friday 30 August is a student-free day.

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