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VOLUME 4.1 | 15 October 2014
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Acting Principal1
Upcoming events/term dates
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Chaplain2
Acting Head of Senior Schooling
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Head of Middle Schooling
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Head of Junior Schooling
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Junior Support Group
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Head of Pastoral Development P-12
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Head of Learning Devlopment P-12
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Art Department7
Technology Department7
Acting Principal
Welcome to Term 4. The term has begun with much activity.
On Friday, Clayfield College hosted another successful Women’s
Industry Breakfast at the Australian Institute of Management
House. The event was well attended by Old Girls and mothers
of our community who were joined by our Year 11 and 12 girls.
College alumni Heather Muir and Kate Row presented incredibly
inspiring keynote addresses leaving the audience in awe of their
achievements. Already, these articulate and confident young
women are creating a legacy that will make the world a better place.
One of the most important decisions we make as parents is where
to send our children to school. We hope that their education will set
them up for life. When students leave Clayfield, they leave with so
much more than strong academic results. They know how to have a conversation, how to influence
an audience and how to be independent, responsible global citizens. This was brought home to
me last week when I introduced Kate Row, our keynote speaker at the Women’s Industry Breakfast:
“Kate graduated from Clayfield College in 2009 having been a Gibson House Captain. She has a
Bachelor of Science- in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts- in Politics from the University of Queensland.
Last year, she studied abroad on exchange at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. This
year, she has commenced a Master of International Public Health. Throughout the almost 5 years
since leaving Clayfield College, Kate has been involved in a range of diverse organisations. Currently,
she is a Young Ambassador for UNICEF Australia. In this role, she visits children and young people to
hear what they have to say about child rights in Australia and reports to the National Children’s
Commissioner and United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. She also works as a
Behavioural Therapist with children with autism, is establishing a social enterprise, DiffAbilities Ed,
with the School for Social Entrepreneurs Australia, and is a member of the Young and Well Cooperative
Research Centre Youth Brains Trust. She believes that embracing the three Ps of people, places and
passion are the best advice for journeying towards an enjoyable and rewarding young career so far.”
Our term also began with the announcement of our Speech Night Prize Winners and there
was much to celebrate as we named the Clayfield College Leaders for 2015. The Physical
Education Department ran a successful and jam-packed Mental Health Week highlighting good
health initiatives and our Year 5 and 6 girls departed for their international tour to China. It was
also heartening to see so many new families visiting the school for Open Day last Thursday.
This week, Clayfield College will be the School of the Week on Rebecca Levingstone’s
program on ABC Radio. The program will feature a selection of voices ranging from
students to parents to staff. If you miss the program and wish to listen, we will endeavour
to post links to the radio interviews on our social media sites as they become available.
QGSSSA Athletics
I would like to wish all Clayfield College athletes well as they compete in the QGSSSSA Athletics
this Friday, 17 October.
Careers & Vocational Education
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Director of Activities
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Parents & Friends Association
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College Shop10
College Tuckshop10
College Notices12
Community Classifieds & Notices
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Contact Us
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Clayfield Qld 4011
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F: (07) 3262 0225
E: info@clayfield.qld.edu.au
www.clayfield.qld.edu.au
School Hours
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Administration Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
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Report an Absentee
Please notify us of your child’s absence early
in the morning of the day of the absence. We
will telephone the parents of all children whose
absences are not accounted for.
Years 1-5: Phone 3262 0274
Years 6-12: Phone 3262 0256
A School of the Presbyterian and
Methodist Schools Association
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National Robotics Winners
Over the holidays the Australian RoboCup Challenge
was held at the University of Queensland. The event
aims to encourage young people to take an interest
in scientific and technological fields and cultivate their
interest through robotic competitions. It is a vehicle
to foster the development of an internationally-based
intellectual cooperative of school students. Having won
first place at the state competition, Clayfield College
was excited to be competing at a national level. It was
a proud moment when Grace G and Julianne G from
team “Gloved 4” were named 3rd place winners against
a national and international field of contestants.
Verification Day Monday 20 October, 2014
A reminder to all that Monday 20 October is a student free day as teachers will be involved in the
QCAA Verification Panel Review Meetings.
Parking for Speech Night
Due to the G20 as well as 2 performances of the Lion King, it is recommended that consideration
be given to prepurchasing car park spaces when attending Speech Night at QPAC on October
29, 2014. The Convention Centre car park will be closed to the public. Southbank car park – entry
via Tribune or Glenelg Streets and Qld Art Gallery car park, entry via Grey St will be operating.
Upcoming Events
Semester 2 / Term 4
OCTOBER 2014
Thursday 16 October
Bandana Day
Friday 17 October
8:40am Junior Schooling Assembly
QGSSSA Athletics - all day Yrs 8 & 12
Junior Support Group Movie Night
6:00pm - 8:00pm Yr12 Graduate Art Exhibition
Opening Night
Sunday 19 October
Yr11 Leadership Retreat - Alexander Park
Conference Centre
China Tour (Yrs5 & 6) Returns
Best wishes
Monday 20 October
Ms Paulina Skerman
Acting Principal
pskerman@clayfield.qld.edu.au
STUDENT FREE DAY PP - Yr12
Yr12 Verification Day
Yr11 Leadership Retreat
Tuesday 21 October
Chaplain
Llewellyn Handforth Evans wrote:
QGSSSA Athletics WWD
Yr11 Leadership Retreat
“My aim is to die young as late as possible.
7:30pm P&F Meeting (Pool Centre)
I am determined to live each day till I die rather than die a little
each day that I live.
Wednesday 22 October
For me, life is a gift, and the way to make the most of it is to seek
out the Giver and to try to understand more and more of the
wonder of God’s grace.
QDU Debating Yr7
I will so live until I die and when I die, I will live.
QGSSSA Softball Yrs 8, 9 & 10
8:30am Assembly Yrs 6- 12
Thursday 23 October
Youngman Changeover Dinner
Never be afraid to die. Be afraid rather that when you reach the point of death, you discover that
you have never really lived.”
7:00pm Sports Support Group Meeting & AGM
Living a long, rich, purpose-filled life is something to which most of us aspire. How will you know
that you have really lived your life to the full? What relationships will be important for you? What
things do you put in place to make this a reality?
Friday 24 October
Last Saturday night we joined other ISCF groups for the annual Progressive Dinner organised by
BBC. The fancy dress theme this year was ‘Countries of the World’ and many of our girls got into
the spirit of the night by dressing up. My thanks to Mrs Back and Mrs Ward for accompanying the
girls and driving our minibuses.
(Pool Centre)
8:40am Junior Schooling Assembly
8:30am - 3:00pm Speech Night Rehearsal Day all Muscians
10:00am World Tearchers Day Morning Tea Chapel Courtyard
Public Holiday Notice
G20 Public Holiday - Friday 14th November
2014 Term Dates
Term 1: 28 January – 4 April (10wks)
Some of our Year 12s being farewelled from
ISCF
Rev Paul Yarrow
Chaplain
pyarrow@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Eunice C, Kirsten N, Lucy H and Kelly C
Term 2: 22 April – 27 June (10wks)
Term 3: 21 July – 19 September (9wks)
Term 4: 7 October – 5 December (9wks)
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Acting Head of Senior Schooling
Welcome to Term 4 after a well-deserved break. I have just
returned from an Education Leaders conference with the theme
of ‘Passion and Purpose; Setting the Learning Agenda”. I was
fortunate to enjoy addresses from several keynote speakers from
around the world. Most notably Professor Lee Wing On from
Singapore focussed his address on students needing to build
a suite of 21st Century Competencies in order to navigate the
rapid change around them. His address was thought provoking
at times and reassured me that here at Clayfield College we have
been embedding 21st Century Competencies for some time. We
regularly work with students on ‘soft skills’ and reiterate the need
to develop the whole person in readiness for the competitive job
market. Through our strong pastoral care program the students
are encouraged to self-evaluate and develop their social emotional learning, character and
resilience. This is reinforced through approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom. I
was also reminded that learning does not just occur in the classroom. Students are collaborating
in ways we have never seen before. The interconnectedness afforded through the powerful tool
of technology is allowing for new and innovative ways to learn and grow.
26 October
Mother Daughter High Tea
Fashion Parade, Marriott Hotel
Please click image to view fulll size invitation
in College Notices
RSVP DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE 17 OCTOBER
The other fantastic session was run by Dr John Medina, a developmental, Molecular biologist
focussed on the genes involved in human brain development. His latest revised edition of “Brain
Rules: 12 principles for surviving and thriving at work, home and school” is a fascinating read.
This book highlights the findings of brain scientists and how there are in fact simple ways to
help your brain work at its optimum. An example that I am going to take on as my challenge is
Brain Rule #2 “Exercise Boosts Brain Power”. We are well aware that cardiovascular fitness reduces
the risk of heart disease and stroke; however, were you aware that cardiovascular fitness elevates
cognitive performance (long-term memory, reasoning, attention and problem solving ability). In
fact the brain scientists have determined that aerobic exercise just twice a week halves your risk
of general dementia. It cuts your risk of Alzheimer’s by 60%.
So my challenge for the Clayfield College community as a whole is to ‘get moving’ to exercise
your body and brain in turn improving thinking and memory.
Ms Amber Shaw
Acting Head of Senior Schooling
ashaw@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Head of Middle Schooling
Above and Beyond Enrichment Learning Conference
During the last week of Term 3 a number of students from Years 7
- 9 planned, organised and conducted the inaugural Above and
Beyond Conference. The aim of the Conference was to share with
our Year 6 and 7 students, and students from Somerville House,
the purpose of the prgoram. It also provided, an opportunity
to showcase some of the amazing projects that students have
completed and to extend to our sister school an invitation to
join the program and to co-host the second conference in 2015.
The items presented included Library Bags for Tanzania, The Table
of Love, Shoes for Souls, The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Pillows
for The Mater Mother’s Hospital and A Journey to Bentinck Island.
Our students spoke with passion and authority. Their commitment to their projects was very
evident and their keenness to share with others was admired and appreciated. They encouraged
each member of the audience to consider becoming involved in Above and Beyond because
it enables confidence, opportunities to be challenged and most importantly to assist others.
Student’s celebrating the inaugural Above and Beyond
Conference with our Head of Middle Schooling
Students are invited to nominate themselves for participation in the Above and Beyond
Program. They have opportunity to work alongside the Head of Middle Schooling and other
Middle Schooling teachers in their role of ‘project mentor’.
The Above and Beyond Program is an extra-curricular activity. Students pursue their projects
during lunchtimes and during ‘out of school’ time. Students determine the constraints of their
projects. Such constraints could include time allocation, resources, objectives, etc. Students’
creativity, imagination, skills and knowledge will determine the project’s final outcomes.
Participation in the program challenges students intellectually, and helps to develop their
individual talents. The program also aims to facilitate positive social interaction with like-minded
peers.
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Students completed projects are shared with their mentor, Head of Middle Schooling
and other invited people. Middle Schooling Medals, entitled Above and Beyond, are
awarded to students who successfully participate in the Above and Beyond Program.
Mrs Vicky Jones
Head of Middle Schooling
vjones@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Head of Junior Schooling
Welcome back to our final term of 2014! I hope that all families
had a relaxing break. We are looking forward to 4th Term as we
finish off the year.
As you read this newsletter, a group of twenty Year 5 and 6 girls
together with four staff members will be touring around Beijing
on our 2014 China Tour. If you would like to see what we are up
to please click on our website/blog www.ccchinatour.weebly.
com. There is lots of information about our China Tour including
a project that the girls researched in the lead up to our tour,
the Yum Cha lunch that we attended, Parent Information Night
photos and our itinerary. Thank you to Mrs Sarah Wyer, Ms Jessica
Kwok, Mrs Tonia Lassman and Mrs Wendy Rolls for all the work
that they have done to make this tour a reality!
Please click image to view Enrichment Learning at
Clayfield College
Staffing: As parents are aware, Mrs Diana Jago retired at the end of Semester 1 and we have
been so fortunate to have accessed the skills and knowledge of Mr Max Brand for Semester
2. We have conducted a rigorous recruitment process and I would like to announce that Mr
Wayne Cross will be taking on the role of Assistant Head of Junior Schooling- Pastoral and a
core teacher position in January 2015. He is from Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne. Mr
Cross is married and has a 2 year old girl named Matilda. He and his wife were already moving
to Brisbane to be closer to their extended families. Mr Cross has a great interest in Music and
Drama. He also has experience teaching in both boys and girls independent schools in New
South Wales and Victoria. We look forward to welcoming Mr Cross to Junior Schooling in 2015.
Quite a number of teachers across the College have been involved in the Boys Committee where
we have developed an action plan to further Boys Education in Junior Schooling at Clayfield
College. Some of the initiatives that we have instigated are outlined below.
• With Mr Thomson’s help we have highlighted Boys Information on the Website.
• Mrs Price has done a wonderful job of organising the Friday afternoon Boys Skills Sessions
each term- in2Cricket, Auskick, Basketball and Soccer Roar. More information will come
out soon about the Soccer Roar program being run this term.
• Miss Williams has developed sporting banners for our boys. We have had a girls banner
which reads, “Clayfield Girls are good sports” now we have a boys banner that reads
“Clayfield Boys- Faster, Higher, Further”.
• In 2015, for Speech Night there will be a new award for our boys- The Brian Savins Award.
Mr Savins is in the process of writing the criteria for this new award.
• Ms Anderson and a group of other teachers are working on a Father/Son Breakfast which
is planned for Term 1 in 2015.
Thanks to those teachers who continue to promote Boys Education in Junior Schooling at
Clayfield College. I know that the boys appreciate all that you do!
In 2013, we applied for some funding from Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) for Literacy
and Numeracy and we focussed on Spelling. The ability to spell is integral to each child’s
knowledge and understanding of literacy throughout their schooling. Mrs Cheryl Malcolm has
led this project for the last 2 years. She attended a range of professional development sessions
and then returned to school to support the Junior Teachers in the teaching of Spelling through
“in class” mentoring and after school professional development sessions together with the
development and acquisition of resources. I would like to thank Mrs Malcolm very much for all
her work on promoting Spelling strategies across the Junior Schooling classes.
With the Year 7s moving from the Andrews Cup to the QGSSA sporting competition in 2015, the
Andrews Cup Association has made some changes to the structure of the competition. One
change is that Andrews Cup competition will now cater to all girls in Years 2 through to Year 6
for the core sports.
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The other slight change to Andrews Cup is that we are formalising the weekly meets that lead
up to the big Gala Day Competitions. St Peters and All Hallows have asked to be a part of these
weekly lead up meets which the Andrews Cup Heads of Junior School and their Principals agreed
to at a meeting held at the end of last term. Previously these lead up meets have been a little
adhoc and between individual schools. The Sports Coordinators are in the process of developing
what this program will look like. A huge thank you to Miss Williams for all her work on this!
In 2015, it is Clayfield College’s turn to be in charge of the City District Sports Association.
We are taking over the role from Gregory Terrace School. With this responsibility comes
some funding to employ a Sports Administration Assistant to ensure that City District
Gala Days run smoothly. We have employed Ms Claire Cattanach to take on this role.
Thanks to Miss Williams, Mrs Price and the Business Office for all their work in this area.
Class Placements: All parents are reminded that allocation of students to all classes is the
professional and operational responsibility of school staff and that a great deal of care and time
is taken in such vital decision making.
Many factors are relevant, and I outline here for parents the main criteria that are considered:
• Ability levels - we aim to have an even spread of ability levels across each class. All
children have strengths and weaknesses in different areas of the curriculum and, as such,
need to be taken into consideration.
• Teaching/learning styles - we take into consideration the match between individual
children’s learning styles and the teaching style of individual teachers.
• Friendships - we try to ensure that all children are in a class with people whom we feel
they are likely to form friendships. At other times, we may choose to separate students
who, whilst being friends, are a distracting influence on each other in a classroom, where
one is the dominant partner in a friendship or where they are over-reliant on each other
to the exclusion of others and need to be encouraged to increase their friendship circle.
• Group dynamics - we try to ensure that we have an even spread of personality styles,
behavioural styles, etc. and that the group dynamics are such that each class will bond
well and harmonise as a group.
As you will appreciate, consideration of all these factors makes class placement a very time
consuming and thought provoking process. Each child is considered carefully as an individual,
our ultimate aim being to ensure that each child is placed in a class where they will be given the
optimal chance for happiness and success. We feel positive that the extensive time and care
that we give to this process, together with the talented and committed team of staff into whose
classes we are placing each child, mean that we are able to produce the best possible class
combinations to benefit each and every child.
Your trust in our decision-making, 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 are greatly appreciated.
Congratulations:
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Year 5 Public Speaking Competition: Sophia K (1st place), Lucy N (2nd place) and Sophia
B (3rd place).
Cali W (Year 5) competed in the State Artistic Gymnastics Championships in the Level 5
Under 10 competition. She placed first on Beam making her the State Champion of that
apparatus and 5th overall. Due to her combined scores across the four apparatus, she was
also automatically upgraded to Level 6, wish is very rare for a 10 year old. Well done Cali!
Head of Schooling Award: Annabelle G (Yr5)
Principal’s Award: Lucia G (Yr4), Annabelle G (Yr5)
Junior Schooling Upcoming Events
OCTOBER 2014
Sunday 12 - Sunday 19
Yrs 5 & 6 2014 China Study Tour
Thursday 16
Bandanna Day
Friday 17
8:40am Junior Schooling Assembly
Junior Support Group Movie Night
Sunday 19
China Tour Group Return
Monday 20
Student Free Day
Tuesday 21
7:30pm P&F Meeting (Pool Centre)
Thursday 23
Youngman Changeover Dinner
7:00pm Sports Support Group Meeting & AGM
(Pool Centre)
Friday 24
8:40am Junior Schooling Assembly
8:30am - 3:00pm Speech Night Rehearsal Day all Musicians
Sunday 26
Megan Mitchell Shield - Andrews Cup
Gymnastics at CC
Monday 27
Andrews Cup Softball
Wednesday 29
Speech Night Rehearsal at QPAC
7:00pm Speech Night at QPAC
Mathematics ICAS Results 2014
Year 3:
Credits:
Distinctions:
Tavish I
Toby H
Merit:
Credits:
Distinctions:
Tamina J
Samara K
Isabella R
Kashika S
Tiffany Y
Olivia C
Lucia G
Gracy M
Maya S
Sophie R
Taea P
Isaac T
Merit:
Credits:
Distinctions:
Hannah W
Miranda W
Sophia B
Sophia K
Sophie L
Eva B
Julia C
Lilly Z
Year 4:
Year 5:
Mrs Sue Hendriks
Head of Junior Schooling
shendriks@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Year 5 Public Speaking Competition
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Junior Support Group
The Junior Support Group has a busy few months coming up please save the following date:
Junior Support Group Movie Night - 17 October
Save the Date: Junior Support Group Movie Night is being held Friday17 October .
Ms Antoinette Aquilina
JSG President
Head of Pastoral Development P-12
It is a pleasure to be back at my home and desk after a
term of travelling. While the trip was thrilling, enriching
and energising, both my husband and I were ready to
return. My sincere thanks go to Mrs Kerry Gibbs who so
ably acted as Head of Pastoral Development during Term 3.
Student Leadership
Year 12 2015 leadership positions were announced on
Assembly last week. College Captains, Chapel Monitors,
and Community Service, Boarding, Music, Sport and
House Captains for 2015 will attend a Leadership Retreat at
Alexandra Headlands October 19-21. The Retreat is held in
conjunction with BBC so we combine for some activities.
A small number of positions for 2015 remain available and Year 10 students will be invited to
submit an application.
QG Athletics
Students should have brought home information about spectators at QG athletics on Friday. All
Year 8 and 9 students are expected to attend along with students from other Year levels who
have not attended QG swimming or cross country. Other students may elect to attend, but must
advise me so that we have sufficient space on buses. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will have a
study day at home on Friday unless they elect to attend. I have asked that 2015 leaders elect do
their utmost to attend and to lead the support for our athletes. The information already provided
to students is as follows:
Date:Friday 17 October
Venue:ANZ Stadium – Warm up facility, Nathan
Dress:Summer uniform including hat (with blazer if necessary for warmth)
Times:8:30am meet in Assembly Hall for roll marking and departure on buses
4.30pm (approx) return to College
Bring: Morning tea, lunch and drink in a small bag – students who seek permission from staff may purchase food from the canteen
Please click image to view fulll size invitation
in College Notices
If students in Years 8 and 9 are not attending, parents should notify me immediately.
Speech Night
Prizewinners were announced on Assembly last week in an atmosphere of celebration and
sincere goodwill. While congratulations go to all recipients, every student who did their best
should feel proud of their efforts.
Preparations for Speech Night itself continue. All prizewinners will be asked to write letters of
thanks in the coming weeks. Musicians will rehearse at the College this Friday, and all musicians
and prizewinners will travel to QPAC for rehearsal on Wednesday 29 October. Musicians will
stay at QPAC after rehearsal and be supervised for their meal break. Students in Years 6-12 are
required to wear blazers to Speech Night.
Uniform
Many students have obviously grown over the winter, and their summer uniforms are too short,
too tight, or both short and tight. Could you please take a close look at your student and see
that uniform standards are met. Also, there is a table full of lost property including many items
of uniform at Student Services. Despite many calls, students have not retrieved belongings. Your
assistance would be most appreciated.
Ms Jane Elliott
Head of Pastoral Development P-12
jelliott@clayfield.qld.edu.au
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Head of Learning Development P-12
Welcome back to the final term of the year. This short nine weeks is
packed with a variety of learning experiences for our students and
demonstrations of learning, including the recent Music Extension
Concert and the Graduate Art Exhibition this week. This is also
a term of assessment at all levels and I ask that families please
check assessment calendars for assessment dates prior to making
professional appointments in school hours.
Change of Date for Year 12 Block Exams
The Year 12 Block Exams were due to start on Monday 10 November
and run for five days. Due to the G20 public holiday, these exams have
been brought forward and will now run from Friday 7 November to
Thursday 13 November. Please adjust Year 12 assessment calendars.
Mrs Lois Kavanagh
Head of Learning Development P-12
lkavanagh@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Art Department
After the success of the LUX Awards in Term 3, the Visual Art Department is currently making
preparations for the Year 12 Graduate Exhibition, “Transit 20”, the opening of which will be
on Friday 17 October at 6.00pm. The venue for this year’s exhibition is White Canvas Gallery,
26 Church St Fortitude Valley and we are very lucky to have secured Claudia MoodoonuthiJones who is taking time out from her busy schedule to officially launch the exhibition for us.
Claudia completed Year 12 at Clayfield College in 2012 and is currently making a name for herself
in the Art world. We are looking forward to hearing more about Claudia’s Art journey at the
opening. On behalf of the Visual Art Department, we would like to extend an invitation to all
in the Clayfield College community, to join us at the opening in celebrating the creativity and
talents of the Year 12 Visual Art students of 2014. The “Transit 20” exhibition will run at White
Canvas Gallery from Wednesday 15 October to Monday 20 October.
Ms Madeleine Jones
Acting Head of Art
mjones@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Technology Department
Australian Robocup Success
Over the holidays the Australian RoboCup Challenge was held at the University of Queensland.
The event aimed to encourage young people to take an interest in scientific and technological
fields and cultivate their interest through robotic competitions. It was a vehicle to foster the
development of an internationally-based intellectual cooperative of school students. The
emphasis was on learning and enjoyment rather than competing to win. This year was a first
for Clayfield College having a team at this National Level. After achieving first place at the
state competition it was time to give the National stage a try. School’s from across Australia
and overseas came together for the experience. Clayfield College had the edge by learning to
program robots using visual and audio detection. It was a proud moment to witness Grace
G and Julianne G from team "Gloved 4" come third place after many weeks of hard work and
preparation. The final results saw “The Fireside Girls” (Scotch Oakburn College) Tasmania take first
place followed by “Fallen Angels” (Sacred Heart College) Western Australia come second.
Mr Andrew Russell
Head of Technology 6-12
arussell@clayfield.qld.edu.au
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Careers & Vocational Education
QTAC
Congratulations to our Year 12 students for getting their QTAC applications in on time. Students
should, however, note the following information which is important in regards to changing
preferences. Please note that each Year 12 student is allowed 3 changes free of charge, any
additional changes will cost $35 each.
You can change the order of your courses or add new courses at any time up to the key dates
for each offer round. In some cases, institutions may not accept late changes of preference for
specific courses, typically those with audition or portfolio or other special entry requirements.
If a course has an early closing date it will be indicated in the course entry and in fixed closing
dates.
Key dates: http://www.qtac.edu.au/Applying-NonYear12/KeyDates.html
Fixed Closing Dates: http://www.qtac.edu.au/Courses/FixedClosingDates.htm
TAFE at School
A general reminder that the TAFE schools program closes this week. Any Year 10 student who
is considering TAFE as an option in 2015 and has not already completed the online application
needs to see Mr Preston as soon as possible.
Important Dates
20th October
Australian Catholic University’s Early Achievers’ Program application due date http://www.acu.
edu/eap
National Summer Art Scholarship 2015 program application due date http://www.nga.gov.au/
SummerArtScholarship/
Queensland University of Queensland Fashion illustration short course application due date
https://www.qut.edu.au/study/short-courses-and-professional-development/short-courses/
fashion-illustration-for-beginners
24th October
University of the Sunshine Coast’s Headstart Program application due date for Semester 1 2015
http://www.usc.edu.au/study/courses-and-programs/headstart-program-year-11-and-12students
Last date to fax predictions of academic achievement for Medicine/Surgery applicants to be
faxed to JCU http://www.jcu.edu.au/fmhms/forms/index.htm
27th October - 28th October
‘Go for IT gURL’ at the Queensland University of Technology https://www.qut.edu.au/scienceengineering/about/events
31st October
Application due date for University of Queensland academic scholarships - Vice-Chancellor’s,
Excellence and Merit Scholarships
http://scholarships.uq.edu.au/program/uq-academic-scholarship-program
Application due date for the Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust scholarships for
children and grandchildren of military veterans http://www.avcat.org.au/
Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) Literacy Awards
FAW have a range of awards available for all kinds of writers and ages. There are young poet
awards as well as short story awards for stories under 3,000 words. Entries close Sunday 30th
November.
For more information visit the website: http://writers.asn.au/wp/2014/09/faw-national-literaryawards-open-now-2/
National Skills Needs List
A list of 65 traditional trades that are experiencing a skills shortage. Some of the occupations
included are electrical lines worker, baker, bricklayer, joiner and panel beater.
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/national-skills-needs-list
Mr Matt Preston
Acting Careers and Vocational Education
mpreston@clayfield.qld.edu.au
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Director of Activities
Congratulations
Georgia T (Year 9) competed in the Northside Classic Tennis Tournament on the weekend
and was runner up in the 14U girls singles. A great return to form after a break from training.
Hannah G (Year 9) competed at the Brisbane Open Water up at Lake Kawana on October 4th
in the 5km event and improved her time from nationals this year by 2+ minutes. After all the
illness setbacks this year, for her this is a fantastic achievement. Hannah will compete in the
Queensland Open Water meet at the end of October.
Imogen D (Year 11) was very successful in her Dance competitions over the recent holidays. She
went to Gatton Eisteddfod placing either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in every event she entered (13 in total).
Imogen was named Open Age champion and most promising Song and Dance Entertainer. She
then went onto Brisbane Eisteddfod where again she placed with five 1st places and her other
dances placed 2nd, 3rd or HC. She won the tap championship and the modern championship
and best Song and Dance performer. Well done Imogen!
Chelsea G (Year 12) is back at school this week after an amazing competition in France where
she competed as a member of the Australian Youth Lifesaving Team. Chelsea won 14 medals in
total – 11 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze.
Some of her results are as follows: Ocean
Silver – Individual Surf Swim; Gold – Rescue Tube Rescue; Gold – Oceanwoman Relay; Silver Beach Sprint Relay; 2nd - B Final Beach Sprint
Pool Rescue
Gold 200m Obstacle Swim – World Record time
Gold 100m Rescue Medley – World Record time
Gold 100m Manikin Carry Rescue – World Record time
Gold 4x50m Obstacle Relay
Gold 4x50m Medley Relay
Gold Overall Team Winner - each member of the Australian Youth Lifesaving Team was awarded a Gold medal for Australia winning the overall points at the ocean/beach and pool rescue.
Chelsea is certainly elite in her sport, setting world record times is an incredible achievement.
Mental Health Week
Last week the HPE Department conducted Mental
Health Week for staff and students at the College. A
wonderful range of activities were enjoyed to improve
mental health and increase awareness of mental
health issues including; Superslides, facepainting,
clowns, balloons, bubble-blowing, staff massages,
picnics, Bright Shirt Day, free fruit and chocolates,
Youth Wellbeing Project seminars on mental health.
Thank you to all those people who participated and
to Miss Gall, Mrs Browne and the HPE Department for
their hard work in offering this wonderful initiative.
Primary Hockey Program
Students in Years 5, 6 and 7 are invited to take part in a 3 week Hockey program. Training will be
held on Wednesday afternoons at the Burringbar Park Turf from 3.30 – 5.00pm and they will play
in an Invitational Carnival on Thursday 6 November. For more information, please contact Mrs
Nardine Price by email nprice@clayfield.qld.edu.au or phone 3262 0289.
QGSSSA Athletics
This Friday 17 October, the Clayfield College Athletics team will compete in the QGSSSA carnival
at the Queensland State Athletics Facility. We wish them all the best for a successful meet. For
information regarding the athletes please contact Ms Anita Woodward by email awoodward@
clayfield.qld.edu.au or phone3262 0233.
Date Claimer: The annual Sportswomen’s Dinner “The Masked Feast” will be held on Monday
17 November. All girls who played QGSSSA sport this year are invited to attend. See ticket order
form attached to newsletter for more details.
Mrs Nardine Price
Director of Activities
nprice@clayfield.qld.edu.au
Please click image to view fulll size invitation
in College Notices
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Parents & Friends Association
The P&F Association warmly welcomes all parents and carers of the Clayfield College community
to the upcoming P&F Meeting:
Tuesday 21 October 2014 at 7:30 pm in the Pool Centre.
There will be a special presentation by students who attended the two week enrichment
summer school at Cambridge University.
All parents are encouraged to attend.
College Shop
Blazer Embroidery for Speech Night
To ensure your blazer is back for Speech Night we must have your blazer and award/s to the
College Shop by no later than 1.45pm Friday 17 October. Blazers will be returned to the College
Shop by 12noon Tuesday 28 October.
College Shop Roster
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
20 October
21 October
22 October
23 October
24 October
Pupil Free Day
Louise Yule (pm)
Nicola Sleight
Melinda Aleixo
No volunteer
Mrs Kylie Conway
Manager
kconway@clayfield.qld.edu.au
College Tuckshop
Tuckshop Roster Semester 2: Term 4 / Week 3
Monday 20 October
Student Free Day
Tuesday 21 October
Team 3 L Freidrich, L Mallett, L Steinberg
Wednesday 22 October
Team 3 S Hawthorne, B Mullen, B Johnston
Thursday23 October
Team 4 D Barber, S Coote, S Gunn, D Shipstone
Flexischools Online Ordering - Please refer following page for detailed
information and instructions.
Sue Boughen
Tuckshop Roster Coordinator
Telephone: 0412 425 592
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Community Classifieds & Notices
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