Sport Bulletin

Important Reminder - Sport Event Sign-On Process

To support the safety, supervision and accurate record-keeping of students participating in Clayfield College sporting programs and events, families are reminded of the importance of completing the required event sign-on process through Parent Lounge.

This process applies across Senior School and Junior School Sport and ensures the Sports Department has accurate attendance records and access to the information required to support students while participating in College sport.

Event Sign-On and Attendance

When your child is participating in a sporting program or event, please ensure you:

Complete and accept the relevant event sign-on via Parent Lounge by the advertised closing date.
Notify the appropriate Sport Coordinator or Head of Sport and Activities by email as soon as possible if there are any changes to your child's attendance or transport arrangements.
Ensure students are signed out with the nominated supervising staff member before leaving an event with a parent or caregiver.

Students should not leave a venue without first being signed out, as this is essential to maintaining accurate attendance and supervision records.

Thank you to our families for your cooperation and continued support in helping us provide a safe, organised and positive sporting experience for all Clayfield College students.

QGSSSA Track and Field Championships - Student Spectators

As part of our commitment to fostering school spirit and community, girls in Years 7–12 are required to attend and support the QGSSSA Track and Field Championships.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 17 September
Venue: Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre (QSAC), Nathan
Time: 8:30am to 2:30pm

Transport:

To facilitate travel, the College will provide bus transportation.

Departure: 8:40am from Bayview Terrace
Return: Approximately 3:00pm to Bayview Terrace

As this is a regular school day, all student spectators are expected to travel on the school-provided buses.

We sincerely thank students for their support of the QGSSSA Track and Field team. Your presence, encouragement and enthusiasm play an important role in strengthening the spirit and pride of our Clayfield community.

Clayfield Trio Take on National Cross-Country Championships

Three of our student athletes took on Australia’s best young distance runners at the Athletics Australia National Cross-Country Championships in Ballarat, Victoria.

Persistent rain transformed the course into a muddy quagmire, making an already challenging national championship course an even greater test of endurance. Against fields of approximately 80 to 90 athletes, Grace Hunter (Year 8), Winnie Woodcroft (Year 5) and Xavier Hunter (Year 9) proudly represented Queensland and Clayfield College.

Grace produced a brilliant performance in the Under 14 race, putting herself right in the contest from the opening stages. Through the mud and all the way to the finish, she battled at the front alongside two NSW athletes, with just four seconds separating first and third. Grace crossed the line in third place to claim a National bronze medal.

Her performance also helped Queensland secure gold in the teams’ event. Queensland’s first three finishers all placed inside the top eight, combining for the lowest overall score and the National team title.

Competing at her first National Cross-Country Championships, Winnie delivered a terrific run in the Under 11 event to finish 18th in Australia, which was a terrific result on her Nationals debut.

Xavier completed the demanding 6km Under 16 course, finishing 48th nationally against a strong field of Australia’s leading young distance runners.

Three Clayfield athletes competing on the national stage in seriously tough cross-country conditions, that is something to be very proud of. Congratulations to Grace, Winnie and Xavier on representing their state, school and families in Ballarat.

Christina Selected for Gymnastics Australia Gold Camp

Clayfield gymnast Christina “Chrissy” Anictomatis was recently selected to attend the Gymnastics Australia International Pathways Gold Camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, earning her place through her results at the Australian Gymnastics Championships.

The intensive week included two gymnastics sessions each day, gymnastics-specific strength testing, AIS baseline testing, recovery sessions and athlete education.

“My highlight was being able to display all my new skills and to live, train and socialise with the elite gymnasts from other states for the week,” Chrissy said.

Training alongside different athletes and coaches also provided Chrissy with valuable new perspectives to take back into her own training.

“One thing I learned at the camp was how to take feedback from different coaches and understand the different ways they give corrections.”

There was also time for some fun away from the gym, with the athletes enjoying a tenpin bowling outing, a fun highlight for Chrissy, who proudly reported, “I won!”

Congratulations, Chrissy, on earning this opportunity and embracing every part of the Gold Camp experience.

Athletes Shine at Metropolitan North Athletics

Twelve athletes from our Junior and Senior Schools proudly represented the College at the 2027 Metropolitan North Regional Athletics Trials, held over two action-packed days at QSAC.

Competing across the 100m, 200m, 800m, 1500m, discus and high jump, our athletes produced several personal bests, podium finishes and qualifying performances for the Queensland School Sport State Championships.

Congratulations to:

Hayley Colless
Oliver Crooke
Everley Eckers
Zoe Goodes-Stibbards
Charlize Gri
Coen Harbeck
Grace Hunter
Xavier Hunter
Kelsie Railton
Ava Spizzirri
Isabella Webb
Winnie Woodcroft

It was wonderful to see athletes from across the College representing Clayfield with such pride and embracing the opportunity to compete at regional level.

Congratulations to all thirteen athletes, with special mention to those who have earned the opportunity to compete on the state stage.

QGSSSA Badminton Sign-On

The QGSSSA Badminton Program for Term 4 will take place over two weekends for Girls Years 7 to 12.

Badminton Championships Bulletin:

27th Annual Senior Badminton Championships - Saturday 10 October
27th Annual Junior Badminton Championships - Saturday 17 October

Venue 1: Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, Marion Walker Sports Complex
Corner Chermside and Brisbane Roads, Ipswich
Open and Senior A Divisions
Year 8A, Year 8B and Year 8C Divisions
Venue 2: Brisbane State High School Sports Complex
Edmonstone Street, South Brisbane
Senior B and Senior C Divisions
Year 7A and 7B Divisions
Venue 3: St Laurence's College Sporting Complex
82 Stephens Road, South Brisbane
Year 10A and Year 10B Divisions
Year 9 A and Year 9 B Divisions
Venue 4: Ambiwerra Sports Complex
Erinvale Street, Corinda
Senior D and Year 10 C Divisions
Year 7 C and Year 9 C Divisions

Sign-On

To participate in the QGSSSA Badminton Program, all students must complete the sign-on process via Parent Lounge. Parents and caregivers are required to finalise the sign-on by Friday, 28 August to ensure accurate records for all participants.

To complete the sign-on:

Log in to Parent Lounge.
Go to 'Events and Payments'.
Select 2026 SPORT | QGSSSA Badminton.
Click 'accept' on the right-hand side of the screen.

Please refer to the College App for further information.

2026 Sports Celebration Dinner - Save the Date

Event Details

Date: Monday 19 October
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Location: Cloudland - 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

Clayfield Claims Andrews Cup Percentage Cup

Clayfield’s Andrews Cup Athletics team delivered a superb collective performance at QSAC on Thursday 20 August, securing first place in the Percentage Cup.

More than 800 athletes from 10 schools contested the annual competition, creating a spirited day of track and field. After weeks of preparation, every Clayfield athlete contributed valuable points as the team competed for the Aggregate Trophy and Percentage Cup.

The Percentage Cup victory was a fitting reward for the consistency and commitment shown across the entire team.

Standout Performances:

9 Years: Elsie Slaughter raced to third place in the 800m Division 2.
10 Years: Winnie Woodcroft won the 800m Division 1 and added a third-place finish in Long Jump Division 4. Matilda Essig placed second in the 200m Division 4, while Eva Hancock cleared her way to victory in High Jump Division 4.
11 Years: Charlize Gri claimed first place in the 200m Division 1 and second in the 100m Division 1. Harper Glasson finished third in High Jump Division 4, while Bridget Coates secured third place in High Jump Division 1.
12 Years: Scarlett McDonnell sprinted to third place in the 100m Division 2. Keisha Timbi produced two strong results in the throws, placing third in both Discus Division 2 and Shot Put Division 2, while Harper Horwood finished third in Long Jump Division 1.
Sue Pavish Relay: Ava Spizzirri, Charlize Gri, Harper Horwood and Scarlett McDonnell combined to finish fourth overall in a highly competitive field.

The Percentage Cup belongs to every athlete who competed and contributed points throughout the day. Thank you also to the families who filled the stands and cheered on the team, your support added enormously to the occasion.

Please refer to the Week 7 Photo Gallery for highlights.

Imogen O’Connor Impresses at State Softball Championships

Congratulations to Imogen O’Connor on a strong performance at the Queensland Schools State Softball Championships.

Representing Metropolitan North, Imogen helped her team finish fourth after recording six wins and four closely contested losses across the tournament.

As the youngest player in the team, Imogen was entrusted with pitching duties in four games, which is a significant achievement at state level and a reflection of the composure she showed throughout the championships.

Well done, Imogen.