Primary Bulletin

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

Week 1

Pre-Prep 

• Tuesday 15 July 3:30pm–7:00pm 

• Wednesday 16 July 3:30pm – 5:30pm 

• Thursday 17 July 3:30pm – 7:00pm  

Location: Pre-Prep Classroom  

Prep to Year 6 

• Tuesday 15 July 3:30pm–7:00pm 

• Thursday 17 July 3:30pm – 7:00pm 

Location: Core Classrooms  

Week 3: Year5S 

• Tuesday 29 July to Thursday 31 July 

Parent Communication Sent

Communication was emailed to Pre-Prep to Year 6 parents on Wednesday 4 June.  Please note Parent Lounge/Parent Teacher Interview Bookings will open from 6:00pm Sunday 8 June and close 9:00pm Friday 20 June.

Next Primary Assembly (Week 9)

Please Note: Change of Date for Co-Curricular Assembly 

There will be NO PRIMARY ASSEMBLY on Tuesday 10 June. Instead, the co-curricular awards assembly will be held at 2:20pm on Tuesday 17 June (Week 9). Please join us to celebrate our sports awardees and Da Vinci Decathlon participants and enjoy a few musical performances.  

Primary Interhouse Athletics Carnival – Date Change

As advised through the App, the Years 2 to 6 Athletics Carnival has been rescheduled due to an urgent irrigation project at the venue. The revised date is Thursday 31 July. 

Parent Support - Raising Healthy Minds App

The Raising Healthy Minds app is a free, personalised, pocket resource to help parents and carers raise confident, resilient children. Co-designed with parents and experts and funded by the Australian Government, Raising Healthy Minds aims to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing with evidence-based information.   

You’ll find information on topics like dealing with worries and making friends, as well as ideas for day-to-day life, like creating family routines, looking after yourself as a parent, and building strong relationships.   

The app offers a mix of quick-read articles, videos and animations aimed at parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12 years. You can tailor information to the age of your child and opt-in to receive helpful tips.   

Raising Healthy Minds provides simple-to-use information at your fingertips with clear actions you can start today.   

Download from Google Play or the App Store or go to raisingchildren.net.au/rhm to learn more and raise a healthy mind 🧠 😊.  

Staff News

Mrs McLean has been on Maternity Leave this year and has shared that she will be moving to the United Kingdom in July. We wish her and her family the very best. 

Mrs Clark has been on Long Service Leave since the beginning of the year and has made the decision to retire from full time teaching. Clayfield College has been blessed to have Mrs Clark for over 30 remarkable years. We will have a very special goodbye for her at Primary Presentation Day for the whole community to take part.

House News

Our Year 6 House Leaders are busily preparing for their House Dance competition at the end of the term. Thank you to Ms San Miguel for helping and to Mr Walker for organising a choreographer to assist!  

State of Origin Fever Hits Clayfield

Our Sports Captains in Secondary School, Mia and Reese, are embracing the State of Origin spirit as Queensland prepares to even the scoreboard in Game 2 and they’re inviting all students to join in the celebration!

On Wednesday 18 June, students are encouraged to show their maroon or blues pride by wearing State of Origin accessories such as jerseys, ribbons, scarves, or beanies once they arrive at school. Please note that full school uniform must still be worn to and from school, with accessories added on campus only.

Let’s bring the energy, the colour, and the spirit to Clayfield College as we cheer on this great event!

Care@Clayfield Student and Parent Sessions

With Jonny Shannon 

On Wednesday afternoon, students from Years 4 and 5, along with those from Years 7 to 12, participated in a presentation about connection and how to build meaningful relationships both in person and online while protecting one’s reputation by guest presenter Jonny Shannon. 

The session explored what it means to connect with others in a healthy way, including being friendly, asking thoughtful questions, and being open to friendships across different groups, for example sporting and hobby groups.  

A key message was that real connection requires respect, kindness, and boundaries, especially online, where oversharing can impact our digital footprint. 

Students were encouraged to stay safe online by protecting passwords, being cautious with links, and considering how tone and emojis can help shape the meaning of a message to enhance and or maintain connection focusing on the need to stay in control of devices rather than letting devices control the user. 

Conversations touched on what’s appropriate to share and how to support peers, whether by standing up for someone or simply being a kind presence. One key message stood out: 'Only hurt people, hurt people.' The goal was to encourage empathy, resilience, and stronger connections for all.

At the end of the student session, we then hosted our parents and carers in the Upper LRC for an information session on the same topic.  

In response to the key messages outlined above from the sessions delivered by Jonny Shannon, I encourage you to open a dialogue between you and your child on an ongoing basis about how they are maintaining in person connections and safety online. 

Useful Resources 

Please find below a video recording of last's night parent session, with links to resources shortly to become available from the presenter. 

Year 6 Camp has been a wonderful experience at beautiful Noosa Northshore this week. Students filled their days with beach and water activities, rock climbing and catapulting, and camping under the stars. Our Outdoor Education is progressive, and therefore, Year 6 is the first year where students have the opportunity to learn to put up a tent and sleep in it. Thank you to Mrs Coote, Mr O’Rourke and Miss Fellowes for taking care of the students and giving them another memorable experience. 

For more images, visit the Photo Gallery. 

Year 1 Excursion to the Botanical Gardens

Our Year 1 students had a fantastic day last week on their excursion to the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens. Their guides led them through various areas of the gardens, searching for the different parts of plants, and exploring numerous habitats to observe the animals that live there. Using trowels to search out beetles, worms and insects living in the leaf litter of the rainforest was a definite highlight. 

The guides shared their knowledge with enthusiasm, making the day both educational and fun! Students were introduced to the concept of "yindyamarrá" - a Wiradjuri word that means showing respect, gentleness, and care for the land. 

The Resilience Project presents, 'Discovering Resilience' with Martin Heppell

Invitation to Pre-Prep families 

As part of our 2025 partnership with The Resilience Project, you are invited to attend a ‘Discovering Resilience’ live webinar with Martin Heppell on Wednesday 25th June, 6.30pm - 7.30pm (60 minutes) AEST. 

Martin, who is also a parent of young children, will share emotional engaging stories and practical strategies to support the mental wellbeing of the entire family. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Whilst attendance to the live webinar will provide you with the optimal experience, we appreciate that not all families will be available at the scheduled time. A recorded version of this webinar will be shared with you. 

Please note that the webinar will include parents and carers from The Resilience Project’s other partnership services. 

If you would like any further information about The Resilience Project, details can be found on their website: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/about/ 

Gibson House Fundraiser – Dress Like a Farmer Day

We’re thrilled to announce that this Friday 6 June, Gibson House will be hosting our annual fundraiser – Flanno for a Farmer – and we’d love your support! This year, we’re raising funds for Farm Angels, an incredible Australian charity that supports farming families and rural communities facing tough times, particularly in the wake of natural disasters like drought, floods, and bushfires. 

These are the hardworking people who help put food on our tables, and when disaster strikes, the impact can be devastating - financially, emotionally, and mentally. Farm Angels provides practical and heartfelt support: food hampers, care packages, fuel cards, school supplies, and mental health programs that bring real comfort and care to those in need.  

At lunch, join us for some boot-scootin’ fun with Line Dancing led by Clayfield Old Collegain Claire Harris – no experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm! And don’t forget to dress to impress in your best country gear – there’s a Best Dressed Competition with a prize for the most impressive outfit. 

House Chapel

P&F Primary Disco

Hosted by the P&F Friends of Primary

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and fun! This year’s theme is Futuristic Space Dress-Up — think astronauts, aliens, robots, galaxy princesses, rocket ships, and planets! Embrace holographic fabrics, metallic tones, glow-in-the-dark accessories, and plenty of sparkles for an out-of-this-world look.

Who can Attend the Disco?

This event is open to:

• Clayfield College Primary students (Pre-Prep to Year 6)
• Siblings of current Clayfield College Primary students

Registration is essential! Get in quickly before tickets sell out!

Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay and enjoy the P&F Association Bar and BBQ!

Conditions

• Parents/caregivers must pre-register their children, so that adequate levels of supervision can be arranged
• Parents/caregivers must sign in their children from 5:00pm (Assembly Hall) and sign-out their children (Assembly Hall) by no later than 6:30pm (Pre-Prep and Prep), 6:45pm (Years 1 to 3) and 7:00pm (Years 4 to 6).
• Parents/caregivers of students in Pre-Prep and Prep must remain on-site throughout the event.

Register to Volunteer on the Night

Our P&F Friends of Primary are looking for volunteers to help on the night. Please register to assist at the link below. Thank you for your support!

Year 6 Canberra Tour: Term 3 - Week 10

Our Year 6 students will embark on an exciting educational tour to Canberra from Monday, 15 September to Thursday 18 September. This experience will provide them with valuable insights into Australia’s capital, including visits to key cultural and historical sites. Further information will be provided soon.