Boarding Bulletin

A Place of Belonging

Our boarders are unpacked and settled in for the term with lots of stories of exciting holiday adventures. 

We are fortunate in boarding to return each term to thoughtful gifts from the Principal’s Office. This term, Dr Cousins and his wonderful Executive Assistant, Mary Berman, gifted woolly socks for the cooler months ahead, sweet treats, and some valuable items for the boys’ new common space. Thank you, our boarders truly appreciate these homely touches when they are away from their families.

Welcome to four new boarders and their families: Howard (Year 9) and Angelina (Year 10), who have lived with us while attending Langports English Language College and have now commenced at the school, as well as Mia (Year 8) and Sophie (Year 10).

As we near the end of our first week, we are seeing signs of homesickness. This is very common for the first few weeks away from home. Please always stay optimistic and positive about boarding with your child and always tell them how proud you are of them with their ability to cope away from their loved ones and home. If your child continues to struggle, please encourage them to approach staff. We have an amazing pastoral care team at school and in boarding, who are here to support them in their new journey.

Important Contacts

Throughout the school day, our Boarding and International Student Officer, Christine Miller, is available 8:30am to 4:30pm and can be contacted by email boarding@clayfield.qld.edu.au or phone: 3262 0221

If you wish to contact your child’s Head of Year Boarding Supervisor, they are on duty after 2:30pm each afternoon and can be contacted on 3262 0221 or 0409 582 480, or via email as seen below:

Head of Year 6 to 8 - Girls

Miss Hughina Tindall

htindall@clayfield.qld.edu.au

Sunday to Thursday

Head of Year 9 and 10 -Girls

Mrs Judy Hay

jhay@clayfield.qld.edu.au

Monday to Thursday

Assistant Director of Boarding and Head of Year 11 & 12

Ms Tina Mills

tmills@clayfield.qld.edu.au

Sunday to Thursday

Boarding Co-ordinator - Boys

Mr Saxon McGregor

smcgregor@clayfield.qld.edu.au

Monday to Thursday 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Of course, I am always available on 0409 059 732 or ksearle@clayfield.qld.edu.au.

Homework

Formal Prep will commence next Sunday evening after dinner.  Prep runs Sunday through Thursday evenings from Week 2 each term. Students are also encouraged to attend tutorials at school run by teachers in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC). 

Hours of Prep are as seen below:

Clayfield Boarding Facebook

Our Boarding House has its own Facebook group. This group is limited to boarding parents and carers, and past boarders which makes it a great place to showcase photos of our students at various activities. If you would like to follow our Facebook group, please find below.

As ANZAC Day falls on Saturday this year, there will be no outings, as shops will be closed to commemorate the day. We will still have an essential shopping trip for supplies on Sunday.

Upcoming Boarding Dates

A reminder that Term 2 ends on Thursday 18 June at 3:10pm.