P&F Association Annual General Meeting

All parents and caregivers of the Clayfield College community are invited to the P&F Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Thursday 23 November 2023 at 6:30pm in the College Boardroom. If you would like to attend via ZOOM, the details are below:

https://clayfield.zoom.us/j/92523072507

Christmas Carols Service - Tuesday 28 November

Supporting the UnitingCare Christmas Appeal

This year, the College is supporting UnitedCare Foster and Kinship with their annual Christmas appeal. The Brisbane Foster Kinship Care Team has 114 children from 0 - 18 years old. The theme of this year’s appeal is, Let all that you do this Christmas be done with love.

How can you show your support?

You can donate Christmas presents or make a donation on their website on the night of the Carols Service (or the lead-up).

Presents

All presents donated will be given directly to Foster and Kinship Children in the Brisbane region.

Presents can be:

Left under the Christmas Tree on the night of the Christmas Carols Service, or
Left under the Christmas Tree in Main Reception.

Present suggestions from UnitingCare include:

Babies and toddlers: rattles, toys, soft toys, blocks
Young children aged 2 - 8 years: toys, musical instruments, blocks, games, dolls, Barbie dolls, cars, trains, trucks, craft
Older children aged 9 – 14 years: sport, board games, card games, outdoor toys, stationery, cute child toiletries (makeup, nail polish etc)
Teenagers 14+ : gift cards, stationery, toiletries, pamper packs, jewellery, purse, hats etc.

*Please ensure you clearly label the present with the age/gender of who you have purchased for.

Donation

Select a bauble on the night of the Carols Service, scan the code to make your donation and hang the bauble on the Christmas Tree.

Donations can also be made through UnitedCare’s website: https://www.unitingcareqld.com.au/christmas-gift

We look forward to our annual Christmas Carols Service with our Clayfield families and community.

Semester 2 Co-Curricular/Group Photos

Semester 2 Co-Curricular/Group Photos are now available for ordering in the Studio Kirby online gallery. Orders are to be placed via the Studio Kirby Website:

Please see attached Studio Kirby communication for ordering instructions and Semester 2 Co-Curricular list for reference.

Attendance and Absences – Holidays outside scheduled times

With reference to the Student Diary, Attendance and Absences (Paragraph 3), please note the following requirement should commencement of holidays be required outside the normal scheduled times for students: -

Except in extraordinary circumstances, permission should not be sought for extra holiday periods or for appointments within school hours. If extraordinary circumstances necessitate those holidays be taken outside scheduled times, the matter must be discussed with, and permission sought from the Deputy Principal.

Supporting Movember!

This November, four enthusiastic Clayfield staff members are joining the Movember movement and growing (or attempting to grow) moustaches in support of men's health!

Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.

We took the fourth progress shot of Mr O'Rourke, Mr Reedy, Mr Woods and Mr Peckham (above) this week! We are so proud of them for committing to 'Grow a Mo' to raise money for such an important cause.

Get behind our Clayfield Movember team by making a donation at the link below.

Stayed tuned for next week's progress shot!

Uniform Shop

We have just over two weeks of the school year left. There is so much going on and so many things to remember. Here is some information and reminders to keep you on top of getting uniforms for your child/ren.

If you are a new family to Clayfield College or are a current family of the school and you are going from Pre-Prep to Prep or Year 6 to Year 7 you can book a uniform fitting here: https://appt.link/the-uniform-company-clayfield-college/8th-november-2nd-december-clayfield-college-the-uniform-company
If you are an existing family but would like to purchase a full set of the new uniforms from last year, please contact the Uniform Shop for an appointment. You can call during Opening Hours or email anytime at clayfieldcollege@theuniformcompany.com.au
All other smaller purchases can be made as walk in customers.
We currently still have stock of our Graduation/Signature Bears.

Our 'Back to School' hours are as follows:

Date	Day & Time
Week starting 27 November 2023	Tuesday 8am-2pm Wednesday 12-4pm Thursday 8am-2pm
Week starting 4 December 2023	Tuesday 8am-2pm Wednesday 12-4pm Thursday 8am-2pm
Last trading day of 2023	Thursday 7th December
Week starting 15 January 2024	Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm
Week starting 22 January 2024	Monday 8am-2pm Tuesday 8am-2pm Wednesday 12-4pm Thursday 8am-2pm

All the staff at The Uniform Company would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday. We look forward to all the exciting thing Clayfield College have to offer in 2024.

Illuminate Showcase Event

To celebrate the end of our inaugural Illuminate Program, all parents/carers of students involved in the Illuminate Program are warmly invited to a breakfast showcase event. This event will provide an opportunity to hear what students have experienced during the Illuminate Science, English and Creative Arts programs and view their final products.

This event will begin with a light breakfast, followed by a tour of student work.

See below for further details and booking information!

Red and White Coaches

As of Monday 27 November, Red and White Coaches will be running a limited service.

There will be NO SERVICE on 1 December.

For more information, please see the document below.

Photo Gallery

Highlights from Week 8, Term 4

Speech Night

Year 12 Final Assembly

Valedictory Dinner

QGSSSA Junior AFL Competition