Primary News
Mrs. Audrey Fellowes - Head of Primary - Deputy Principal
Looking Forward in Primary School
2023 Student Class Information
Preparation of Primary timetables and classes for 2023 will be commencing soon. Parents will receive communication prior to the beginning of the new school year with details of their child/ren’s class placement for 2023.
The College puts a considerable amount of thought into the placement of students and staff. Your trust in our staff, who have the expertise to make appropriate decisions regarding student placement, your appreciation of the time and care that goes into this process, and your respect for the competence and dedication of every member of our teaching team is greatly appreciated.
R U Ok Day
Thursday 8 September
On Thursday 8 September, students are invited to wear a splash of yellow accessory with their school uniform as we raise awareness for the National Day of Action when we are reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘Are you OK?’.
Primary Sports Assembly
Thursday 8 September
Andrews Cup and Britton Shield Term 3 sports will be acknowledged. Please refer to the Sports Section of this Collective for details.
Crazy Sock and Crazy Hair Day
Friday 9 September
Pre-Prep to Year 12
Fundraiser hosted by Youngman House in collaboration with the Clayfield Chop.
On Friday 9 September, PP-6 students may come to school with their craziest hair and/or craziest socks with a gold coin donation in support of the Kids Cancer Project.
Pre-Prep to Year 1 Games Day
Wednesday 14 September
On Wednesday 14 September, Students in Pre-Prep to Year 1 will participate in a Games day which will be held from 11:00 am - 12:50 pm. Please refer to the Sports Section of this Collective for further details.
End of Term 3
Thursday 15 September
Please note that the last day of term for Pre-Prep to Year 12 students is Thursday 15 September, with Friday 16 September a Student Free Day.
Primary What’s Happening Calendar Snapshot
Term 3: Week 9 (Monday 05/09/2022 – Friday 09/09/2022)
Timetable: Week B
Please refer to the online calendar via the Clayfield app or your Parent Lounge, for a live daily/weekly schedule of events.
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Looking Back in Primary School
Year 6 Excursion to Moreton Bay
Following our Term 3 Unit of Inquiry 'Australian Immigration', Year 6 participated in a living history excursion run by the Moreton Bay Environmental Centre. The program traced the journeys of immigrants arriving in Australia, from the earliest settlements through to post-World War II. Underpinned by our classroom learning, we were able to gain deeper insight into why people chose to immigrate to Australia, where they came from and what they contributed to Australian society.
Our journey began on board the boat, Inspiration, as we crossed Moreton Bay in the footsteps of the first colonial immigrants. While on the boat, we experienced what life was like on the early immigrant ships and explored information from historical documents.
This boat journey eventually led to the Lytton Quarantine Station, which is located on the Brisbane River. This is the same site where many of Queensland's first immigrants were processed, thus giving authentic context to the stories. From this point on, we were immersed in drama and role-played as we 'lived' the experiences of those who found themselves at the Quarantine Station after their long sea journeys. The students were thoroughly engaged in the program and came away with a greater appreciation of Australia's immigration history.
Cultural Capers and House Picnic
Tuesday Flexi time was an exciting occasion for Year 6, who joined the Senior students on stage for their House Cultural Capers. Years 4 and 5 were invited to watch and joined in the fun ‘dance-off’ in the interval.
Congratulations to Ashburn 3 and Gibson 1, who took out the trophy in joint first place.
House picnics on Wednesday were another opportunity for the Junior and Senior schools to come together.
