Principal's Message

Welcome to Term 3! I hope you have had an enjoyable holiday break and are excited about the term ahead!  I am looking forward to the many functions and events which occur during the term. 

A highlight in the coming weeks will be Jazz on the Green. It is fantastic that through the support of the Clayfield College Foundation, P&F, and Old Collegians’ Association we can welcome back Jazz on the Green in 2022, after being cancelled for the last two years due to COVID-19.

I hope that many of you will be able to come on Sunday 31 July to enjoy an afternoon of music. This year we have five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan headlining the event. Katie will be supported by Old Collegian Karin Schaupp, the Clayfield College Big Band, Brisbane City Big Band and Brisbane Boys' College Big Band.

Bring your family and friends, your lawn chairs or picnic rugs and soak up the perfect combination of live music and a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Round it off with a drink from the bar or Champagne marquee and enjoy some food and treats from the vendors' area.

Tickets can be purchased via the link below.

• Adults - $ 20.00
• Students - $ 5.00
• Families - $ 40.00

It has been a hive of activity on campus over the holiday period. The revitalisation program of work has continued, with the Gregory Street entrance getting a complete facelift with a new white fence around Circular Drive and the rose garden, plus all-new tiling around the main building and vestibule.

The Boarding House has received a new entrance. The wooden doors and old reception have been replaced with glass sliding doors and an updated reception area. 

The downstairs communal areas have been painted and have new furniture, and the tunnel under Sandgate Road has been repainted and resurfaced.

There has been a lot happening, and I thank all the staff involved.  In particular a big thank you to Operations Manager Trudi Woodhead, Facilities Manager David Churcher and the Maintenance team for overseeing these renovations and always ensuring that the College is fresh, inviting and in good working order for our return at the start of the term.

This term also sees us welcome some new staff to the Clayfield family:

• Cerene Hughes – Head of Sport and Activities
• Christopher Humphreys – Mathematics and Science Teacher
• Katherine Gibson-Beier – Enrolments and Marketing Officer
• Marie-Claire Borrman – Teacher Aide Upper Primary
• Miriam Bryan – Assistant Head of Primary
• Stefanie Palmer – HPE Teacher
• Stuart Charlton – Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement
• Trudi Woodhead – Operations Manager

I hope you enjoy the last remaining days of the break and look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus next Monday.

Staff Profile

Introducing Mr. Stuart Charlton

We are excited to introduce Stuart Charlton, who has recently joined us as the Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement. Stuart will oversee the Marketing, Enrolments and Community engagement functions at Clayfield College.

Stuart comes with a wealth of experience within the industry, having spent the past 14 years working within the education sector.

Stuart graduated from Brisbane Boys' College and completed a Bachelor of Business Management at QUT. Over the years, he has worked within the corporate, not-for-profit and education industries. He has held numerous positions, including the Director of Development at Brisbane Boys' College, Marketing Manager at Christian Heritage College and more recently at QUT, where he was the QUTeX Business Development Coordinator and then the QUTeX Engagement Coordinator.

"I am excited to join the dedicated and passionate team at Clayfield College and look forward to working with all the departments to continue to grow and showcase Clayfield College".

We welcome Stuart to the Clayfield family!