Primary News
Mrs. Vivienne Corness - Assistant Head of Primary
Welcome to Term 3! We hope you have had a smooth transition back into the school routine. There are many events planned for this term. Please note the following dates:
Upcoming Events for Term 3
- True Relationships sessions Years 5 & 6 - Wednesday, 21 July, Week 2
- Pre-Prep to Year 1 Primary Games Day - Wednesday 21 July, Week 2
- Pyjama Day - Friday 23 July, Week 2
- Year 5 Launch Leadership Conference - Friday 23 July, Week 2
- 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner - Friday 23 July, Week 2
- Prep Bush School commences - Wednesday 28 July, Week 3
- Inquiry Workshop for Primary parents - Thursday, 29 July, Week 3, Room 138
- Jazz on the Green - Sunday 1 August
- Jeans for Genes Day - Friday 6 August, Week 4
- Grandparents’ Day - Friday13 August, Week 5
NB: Please note, in the event of rain, Grandparents’ Day will be moved to Friday 10 September, Week 9
- Science Week ‘Starlab’ Giant Dome experience - Thursday 19 August, Week 6
- Book Week Author visit - Monday 23 August, Week 7
- Crazy Hair Day - Monday 30 August, Week 8
- Fathers’ Morning - Thursday 2 September, Week 8
Pyjama Day Pre-Prep to Year 12
In support of The Pyjama Foundation, all students from Pre-Prep to Year 12 are welcome to wear their pyjamas to and from school on Friday 23 July. Students who wear their pyjamas are required to bring a gold coin donation, which is to be given to their core teacher.
The Pyjama Foundation raise much-needed awareness and funds for children in foster care.
Thank you for your support of this initiative.
Important Note: Due to Year 5 attending the Launch into Leadership Conference at Brisbane Boys College, Year 5 students are required to wear their sports uniform on this day.
Chapel Monitors
We would like to thank Christina Anictomatis, Lola Burkitt, Hermione House and Bronte McManus for their wonderful leadership and support as Semester 1 Chapel Monitors. This week we welcomed our Semester 2 Chapel Monitors, Tiana Miller, Evie Williamson, Milla Markovic and Beatrice Gilbert. Reverend Yarrow and Mrs Fellowes presented their badges during Chapel on Tuesday. Congratulations girls!
Inquiry Workshop
On Thursday 29 July, from 8:20 am - 9:20 am Mrs Fellowes, Mrs Corness and Ms Francis will be presenting an Inquiry Workshop for parents in Room 138. The aim of the workshop is to share how an inquiry-based approach looks in our Pre-Prep to Year 6 classrooms. Inquiry learning recognises the importance of learner voice and choice, and of linking new learning to prior knowledge, experiences and interests of the learner.
The Premier’s Reading Challenge
Our Primary students continue their participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge until Friday 27 August. This is an annual initiative that aims to improve literacy and encourage children to read for pleasure and learning. To successfully fulfil the challenge, children must read or experience the allocated number of books for their year level during the reading period. These books are written on the Reading Record form which was sent home last term. Students who complete the challenge have their efforts recognised through the receipt of a Certificate of Achievement signed by the Premier of Queensland.
Term 3: Week 2 (Monday 19/07/2021 – Friday 23/07/2021)
Timetable: Week A Primary What’s Happening Calendar Snapshot
Please refer to the online calendar, via the CC app or your Parent Lounge, for a live daily/weekly schedule of events.
Assembly - Presenting Class Year 3F (Assembly Hall) - Friday 23 July, Week 2
Fidget Toys
We kindly request fidget toys are not brought to school. If sighted, teachers will be holding on to these toys until the end of the school day. Thank you so very much for your assistance with this matter.
Primary Sports and Andrews Cup Notices
Pre-Prep – Year 1 Games Day: The Pre-Prep to Year 1 Games Day will be held on Wednesday 21 July on the College Oval, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please refer to the attachment below.
Andrews Cup Netball - Thursday 22 July 2021: Please refer to the attachment below for details about the Andrews Cup Netball competition. Please note that all spectators attending Andrews Cup events are asked to familiarise themselves with the Andrews Cup Code of Behaviour.
Co-Curricular Activities
Please find below our Club offerings for Term 3. Clubs will commence in Week 2. Please note there is a registration requirement for Needlecraft Club and Clayfield Creative.
Clayfield College sports/activities external providers.