Primary School News

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Students  

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Term 3 next week. I hope you have had a lovely break, and you have managed some downtime, ready for another exciting term filled with events, discovery and learning. It was lovely to see some students at the Sports Holiday Clinics and Code Camp that were offered throughout the break. 

Term 3 commences on  Monday 10 July (Week B) with the events detailed below.Please note, the incorrect week was printed in the School Diary and students were advised to change this last term. 

Pre-Prep Parent/Teacher Interviews & Prep to Year 6 Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences 

A copy of the communication emailed to parents is below for your reference. 

Years 2 to 6 Primary School Interhouse Athletics Carnival 

Thursday 13 July (Years 2 to 6 only). A copy of this communication is on the App and is attached for your reference. 

A reminder that there is one Public Holiday and two Student Free Days this term and the College will be closed:  

Wednesday 16 August – Exhibition Public Holiday 

Friday 1 September – QCAA Student Free Day 

Friday 15 September – Student Free Day 

The last day of Term 3 is Thursday 14 September, at the regular pick-up time.  

Sports News 

Andrews Cup (Years 2 to 6 girls only)

Netball – 26 July (Years 4 to 6) 

Athletics – 17 August (Years 2 to 6) 

Training has begun for these sports and further information is on the App. Event details with more information will be forwarded to families closer to the date. 

Britton Shield (Years 2 to 7 boys only)  

Cricket – 8 September 

Further information will be sent to families later this term.  

Primary School Sports Overview Handbook  

Please find an overview from the Primary School Sports Department outlining details of Britton Shield, Andrews Cup and Interhouse Carnivals for 2023. Please forward any questions pertaining to Primary School Sports to Mrs Sharyn Simpson via  ssimpson@clayfield.qld.edu.au . 

New Students 

We are delighted to welcome several new students to the College this term. We are also pleased to welcome short-stay students from Korea, China and Taiwan who will be experiencing an Australian school over their summer holidays. It will be lovely to welcome back some of these students who have been with us earlier in the year. We wish both our new and short-stay students and families a wonderful beginning as they start their journey at Clayfield College.  

School Uniform  

All students should be wearing their Winter Uniform as they return to school for Term 3. As we are making the transition from the old uniform to the new uniform, please be reminded of the following requirements (outlined below). Please note, students in Year 6 are permitted to wear pants in Winter. The Uniform Shop details are: 

Contact Details

T: 3262 0251 

E: clayfieldcollege@theuniformcompany.com.au 

Opening Hours 

Tuesday: 8:00am –2:00pm 

Wednesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm 

Thursday 8:00am – 2:00pm 

 ** ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR BUCKET HAT FOR PLAY – we follow a strict 'No Hat, No Play Policy' to keep our students sun safe. 

Before School Hours and Supervision 

7:30am – 8:25am  Lower LRC (please note extended hours) 

8:00am – 8:25am  Playground 

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is open from 7:30am if students arrive before 8:00am. Please do not drop your son/daughter off at school prior to 7:30am, as there is no staff member on duty.  

If arriving before 8:25am, students are permitted to drop their bags outside classrooms, put their hats on and go to the playground or Lower LRC area. A bell will ring, which signifies the beginning of the school day at 8:25am and students should line up outside their classroom to wait for their teacher. The playground areas are available for play between 8:00am and 8:25am; however, no ball games are permitted on Leopard Terrace due to students, staff and families walking through this area to the classrooms. In these cooler months, the Lower LRC will remain open until 8:25am, for any student who prefers to stay inside. 

The Pre-Prep classroom door opens at 8.30am daily. A parent or caregiver must wait with their Pre-Prep student until such time.  

Staffing 

We welcome Mrs Katrina Ash to our wonderful Pre-Prep team with Mrs Sullivan, Mrs Parianos and Mrs Madders. Mrs Ash will be working on Wednesdays for the remainder of the semester.  

Mrs Lisa Napier will be joining the Library Department and working in the Lower Learning Resource Centre until Ms Katie Harris returns from Maternity Leave in 2024. Mrs Napier has previously worked in several school libraries, and we are thrilled to have her knowledge in this space. I would like to thank Mrs Ash for filling the gap between Ms Harris leaving and Mrs Napier beginning at the College. Mrs Ash’s teaching expertise was truly appreciated, especially in Homework Club each afternoon. 

Congratulations to Ms Katie Harris and her family, on the safe arrival of their son, Jack Hamilton, born on 13 June.  

Grandparents’ Day 

After many years, the staff are so happy to be hosting Grandparents’ Day once more. Our grandparents will be enjoying a morning tea, classroom visit and a special musical performance. Due to numbers, this event is specifically for our wonderful grandparents; however, if a grandparent is unable to attend, a special friend is more than welcome. 

Please see the invitation below with the link to book (for catering purposes, please make sure you tick the box for Pre-Prep or Prep to Year 6). We look forward to seeing you there! 

Clubs Program   

The Clubs Program will begin in Week 2 of Term 3 and information in relation to this will be distributed via the App at the beginning of the term.  Clubs are optional, at no cost to families, and the offerings change each term.  

Homework Club   

Homework Club is available to students from Year 3 onwards in the Lower LRC on Monday to Thursday from 3:15pm – 5:00pm. In order to attend, Primary School students must be registered via email to studentservices@clayfield.qld.edu.au. Further, Primary School students must be signed out by a parent or caregiver from the Lower LRC. Students are not permitted to leave the Lower LRC unattended by a parent or caregiver unless they are moving to a co-curricular activity and parents have given written permission for their child to walk to this activity on their own. Parents and caregivers must inform Student Services of this activity when registering their child. 

Homework Club closes promptly at 5:00pm, and students will be walked to After Hours Care located next to the Prep/Pre-Prep classrooms after that time. There will be a charge to use this facility. 

Thank you very much for your assistance with these processes.  

Updating Details – Parent Lounge 

Parent Lounge provides up-to-date information on College life. Such information includes your child’s timetable and teachers, policy documents, excursion details, school calendar and parent directory. Parents are also able to update their contact details and child’s medical details, view Report Cards and schedule Parent/Teacher interviews. Please see below a guide that will assist you in navigating key features of Parent Lounge. 

External Extra-Curricular Activities   

The following external sports and activities will be available for students to participate in Term 3. Please contact the provider directly for bookings and information. Mrs Alice David is the College contact for any questions you may have studentservices@clayfield.qld.edu.au or 3262 0262. 

Key Term 3 Dates 

Communication

The wonderful Primary staff are always available to assist should you require any help. Their best contact is via email; however, for anything that requires immediate attention, please call the College directly. Mrs Bryan, Assistant Head of Primary, is available to answer any further concerns after you have touched base with the classroom teacher. I am always happy to receive feedback and continue conversations with you; please contact Mrs Wyer to arrange a convenient time. 

We look forward to sharing another fabulous term with you.   

Kind regards

Mrs Audrey Fellowes   

Deputy Principal - Head of Primary   

afellowes@clayfield.qld.edu.au