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VOLUME 1.3 | 4 March 2015
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Principal
Miss Ida Kennedy
On Tuesday 17 February, the Clayfield College community
gathered at a Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Miss Ida
Kennedy, Principal of Clayfield College 1964-1990.
It was a wonderful occasion during which we were able to
honour Miss Kennedy’s remarkable life and all of the outstanding
contributions that she made for our College and the wider
community at large.
Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to the
organisation and running of the Service. It was especially lovely
to see so many of Miss Kennedy’s ex-pupils and colleagues return to Clayfield as they took the
opportunity to share their memories and reminisce about their beloved Ned!
I received a heart-felt note from The Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO, who shared the following
with me:
Ida made an enormous contribution to our country through her dedication to education, to
enriching and enhancing the futures of young women and girls. I owe her a debt of gratitude for
teaching me how to learn and love history; lessons that have stood me in great stead…It is inspiring
to consider her influence, her professionalism and her care. How fortunate Clayfield College was to
have her example and her leadership.
Premier’s Anzac Prize Winners
At a recent Senior School assembly, I was delighted to hear presentations from three of our students,
Ainsleigh Friedrich, Victoria Lloyd and Megan Wright, who have been selected as Premier’s Anzac
Prize Winners for 2015. This prize encourages young Queenslanders to better understand the Anzac
legacy and share their knowledge with others. To enter, students had to produce a presentation
based around the Anzac spirit in which they answered three questions: How has the Anzac spirit
shaped our nation? Why is the Anzac spirit still relevant today? How will future generations keep
the Anzac spirit alive?
Seventy Queensland students were chosen as winners this year. To have three of our students
selected amongst this elite group is exceptional. In April, Ainsleigh, Victoria and Megan will
travel to Gallipoli to witness the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration and visit the
Western Front battlefields in France and Belgium. This will be an unforgettable, once-in-alifetime experience and we look forward to hearing about their experiences when they return.
Principal1
Upcoming Events/Term Dates
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Chaplain2
Head of Senior School
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Head of Middle School
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Head of Junior School
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Head of Pastoral Development P-12
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Head of Learning Development P-12
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Head of Boarding7
Indigenous Learning Program
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Technology Department8
Visual Art Department
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Careers & Vocational Education
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Director of Activities
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Extra Curricular Activities
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P&F Association13
Junior Support Group
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Sports Support Group
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College Shop16
College Tuckshop16
College Notices17
Community Classifieds & Notices
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Contact Us
23 Gregory Street
Clayfield Qld 4011 Australia
PO Box 387
Clayfield Qld 4011
P: (07) 3262 0262
F: (07) 3262 0225
E: [email protected]
www.clayfield.qld.edu.au
School Hours
8:30am - 3:05pm
Administration Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm
Provider Code
00493G
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 1-6: Phone 3262 0274
Years 7-12: Phone 3262 0256
A School of the Presbyterian and
Methodist Schools Association
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Senior Formal
Upcoming Events
Congratulations to all of our Year 12 students and everyone who was involved in organising the
Senior Formal held at Moda Portside on Saturday 21 February, especially Mrs Knott. The night
was a huge success and all of our students looked amazing. Well done!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Hannah Lowry, who has been selected as a member of the Queensland
Under 18 Women’s Hockey Team 2015.
Parking
We received a phone call this week from a concerned resident who lives in Adelaide Street,
Clayfield and it seems pertinent to pass this feedback on. Unfortunately, people are parking in
the ‘No Parking’ zones in this area while dropping their children off. Please be mindful that the ‘No
Parking’ zones are there for safety reasons, including protecting our children from harm.
We were also advised that last week someone moved a resident’s rubbish bins back from
the kerbside. This resulted in the bins not being emptied. I am sure that you can imagine the
inconvenience that this caused. Whilst there is no evidence at all to suggest that this was done
by a member of the Clayfield community, it is a good opportunity to remind everyone of the
importance of being neighbour-aware. Thank you all for your support.
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Mr Des Robinson
Chairman, Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association
Carpe diem!
and
Ms Melissa Powell
Principal
[email protected]
Mr Kevin Standish
Chairman, Clayfield College School Council
invite you to join with the Clayfield College Community
on the joyous occasion of the commissioning
of our new Principal
Chaplain
Ms Melissa Powell
Psalm 23 is perhaps the most famous and well known text in the
whole of the Bible.
What is the source of its appeal? Richard Beck writes that no
doubt it is due to the imagery of the loving shepherd caring for
the sheep. But there is also a shift in the poem that enhances its
emotional intimacy and potency. But it’s a subtle shift.
The poet begins by addressing a human audience and referring
to God in the third person:
The Lord... He makes me...
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The imagery is powerful and rich but it’s held at a distance.
Describing another time and place and a person who is not present.
And then, suddenly but subtly, so subtly that you don’t really notice it, the focus shifts away from
a human audience to address God directly. “He” shifts to “you.”
You are with me... Your rod... You prepare...
It’s a shift--the change from “he” to “you”-- that we hardly consciously register. But the emotional
effect is one of deepening intimacy. The poem starts with God held at a distance and then, almost
imperceptibility, it becomes a very personal, intimate, direct and face-to-face engagement.
Last Saturday evening some of our Middle and Senior School girls (pictured right) attended the
Somerville House ISCF Chapel service and then joined with over 200 students from other schools
for Ice Skating at Boondall. Next term there will be two more combined events in which girls can
participate.
On Sunday evening Gibson House had their family Chapel service. Thank you to all the Gibson
House families for supporting this event. Special thanks to all the girls who led various parts of
the worship.
This coming Sunday evening will be the Henderson House Chapel service and we look forward
to seeing all these families at Chapel and the light refreshments to follow.
Rev Paul Yarrow
Chaplain
[email protected]
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Head of Senior School
What a wonderful night our Year 12 students enjoyed last
Saturday night at their Formal. Glamour, elegance and poise
abounded and it was a pleasure to watch the girls having such
a good time. The décor was simple and beautiful, the partners
polite and supportive young men, and the rain stopped at
sunset so that the red glow of the evening fell over the river. A
magical evening for all.
The Year 12 Mentoring program for 2015 has now been launched.
The purpose of the program is to help each Year 12 student
successfully negotiate her senior year so that she reaches her full
academic potential, by providing additional one-to-one support,
advice and encouragement.
This is a support program and not a tutoring program and a large number of teachers have
volunteered to act as Mentors. Students are able to choose to work with a Mentor that they feel
they have an established relationship with. Mentoring conversations over the year can cover
such topics as devising a study timetable, balancing school work and part-time work, general
organisational skills, goal setting and how to study. We hope that all the Year 12 girls will find this
support of value in this important year.
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of escorting our two College Captains to the PMSA School
Leaders lunch, which was held at Sunshine Coast Grammar. Our leaders were able not only to
socialise with their counterparts from the other PMSA schools, but to make early plans for the
possibility of inter-school activities in the future.
Mrs Lois Kavanagh
Head of Senior School
[email protected]
Head of Middle School
Feedback for Learning
In recent times I was fortunate to be an audience member of
a presentation on Feedback for Learning by Cam Brooks, a
lecturer at the University of Queensland. Cam reflected on
recent research and strategies teachers can use in the classroom
to influence student achievement. In essence, the purpose of
providing feedback to our students is so they can think about
what they have done and ways they could being doing it better.
The timing of the feedback should be as close to the completed
work as possible. Teachers were encouraged not to save up their
discussion points until the performance evaluation. Delayed
feedback really serves very little purpose. I appreciate that it could
be quite frustrating for students not to be told they are doing
something incorrectly for some time. Feedback that is vague isn’t much help either. Teachers
must focus on particular skills they have observed, rather than making broad generalisations.
Feedback should always have the student’s best interests at heart.
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Effective feedback enables the teacher to seek understanding of the student’s perspective,
and allows the student to seek further information for clarification and to participate in the
discussion. It can also provide opportunity for the student to offer their own suggestions and
solutions, reaffirm the student’s continuing growth and offer ongoing teacher assistance.
This year, as part of our Professional Partnerships Program, teachers are focussing on ways to
use feedback constructively in the classroom. Working in pairs our staff are designing projects
that involve qualitative and quantitative data collection that will be analysed and evaluated to
identify effective feedback techniques.
I look forward to seeing how our teachers will continue to “raise the bar” on student learning
expectations. Our teachers are committed to assisting students to reach their potential.
Student Quotes
Year 7 – “I like it when my Maths teacher teaches us something new and then let’s us have a go
at doing it ourselves. When we have finished she sends each of us an email saying how we could
improve our work.”
Year 8 – “My Social Science teacher is great at telling me how I can improve my analytical skills.
She showed me a checklist that I can use to see if all working steps have been completed. It is so
helpful.”
Year 9 – “Our Drama teacher gives the best feedback because it happens right after a performance
is completed. She tells me things that I can use immediately. I don’t like only being told, ‘Well
done!’, because it doesn’t mean anything.”
Mrs Vicky Jones
Head of Middle School
[email protected]
Head of Junior School
All Junior School families are invited to their child’s House Chapel
this term. The House Chapels that will be held over the coming
weeks are:
Sunday 8 March 5:00pm – Henderson
Sunday 15 March 4:00pm – Campbell (Family Picnic first followed
by House Chapel at 5:00pm)
Sunday 22 March 5:00pm – Ashburn
It is acknowledged that many of our students now have mobile
phones; however, they are not to be used during the day unless
under the direct supervision of a staff member e.g. BYOT. Mobiles
must be left with Mrs Atkins at Junior Reception at the beginning
of the day and checked out again at the end of the day. If this
ruling is not adhered to, the technology may be confiscated and only returned to a parent.
The College takes no responsibility for the loss of technology not handed in at the office for
safekeeping.
The Junior Boys Sports Skills Program for 2015 started last Friday. This term the boys will be
developing their Tennis skills with the support of the qualified coaches from Shaw Park Tennis.
These sessions run on Fridays from 1:30- 2:30pm and the next dates will be 6, 13 and 20 March.
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Well done, to student Finn Duncombe in Year 3 (pictured right) for initiating the new lunchtime
Paper Plane Club, which is a huge success. This club is being held in Term 1 every Monday at
lunchtime in Room 138 and is open to all interested students.
We pray that our Fathers and Sons have beautiful weather this weekend for the Sports TuitionFather and Son Fishing Weekend at Camp Lake Fire, Maroon Dam. We hope that you catch lots
of fish and have a great ‘male bonding’ time!
Junior Staff Corner
Introducing Ms Jo Tawfeeq, Year 2 Teacher:
My name is Ms. Jo Tawfeeq and I am the teacher of Year 2B. I am new to Clayfield
College but even in the few short weeks that I have been here I can see that it
is a great place to teach.
I am originally from Brisbane. During my teaching career I have taught in many
International schools in many countries. These include Spain, Canada (where I
was an ESL teacher trainer), Egypt and Malaysia (where I was an IB curriculum coordinator). I have
also taught extensively in Australia, with my last post being at John Paul College in Brisbane. My
husband and I are very happy to be back in Australia and in our old house feeling settled again.
I have a strong interest in innovative and inquiry based learning and look forward to working
with children here to engage their interest in learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Introducing Mrs Nicky De Luca, Year 5 Teacher:
I am excited to be a new staff member at Clayfield College, teacing Year 5A.
In my 14 years of teaching I have taught a variety of year levels in the state system. My interests
are in Gifted and Talented as well as Technology in the classroom.
I have been married for 23 years and have a 20 year old daughter Lauren and a 17 year old son
James. In my spare time, I enjoy line dancing and kayaking.
Mrs Susan Hendriks
Head of Junior School
[email protected]
Head of Pastoral Development P-12
Helping your student be organised
Clayfield College subscribes to Michael Grose’s Parenting
Ideas magazine, as well as providing his blog as a resource.
One recent article provided suggestions for assisting with a
child’s organisation. Firstly, Grose sets out four categories of
organisational skills which you could look to build in your
student:
1. Chunking: breaking complex tasks into small,
manageablesteps. For instance, week-long school projects
can be broken down into a series of smaller tasks that can
be completed daily.
2. Goal-setting: helping children set small and large goals
is one tangible way of increasing their effectiveness, e.g. “I
want to learn to spell 20 new words from my list by Friday.”
“I want to save $15 this month from my pocket money.”
3. Making plans: working out steps required to help achieve goals and objectives requires
children to look ahead. “I will learn five words a day. I’ll get mum to hear me each night.”
“I’ll put $4 aside each week. I’ve got to buy my brother a birthday present. Now that will be
difficult but if I…”
4. Managing time: time planning tools such as lists and diaries can help children keep
schedules, hand work in on time and help prevent children overestimating what they can
achieve. Children’s homework can provide headaches for parents. Encourage children to
get organised by thinking ahead and planning their homework around their extra-curricular
activities. A weekly planner or diary will help older students get organised. Assisting children
to become organised is perhaps the best way parents can help at home.
Grose then provides strategies for parents who want to promote organisational skills:
1. Use lists for forgetful children. For instance, ask them to list the five things they need to do
in the morning before going to school.
2. Have a monthly family calendar for important activities and events. Encourage children to
place important activities on it and to check it regularly.
3. Before children begin homework ask them to estimate how long it will take and then check
their estimates. Encourage children to work efficiently rather than spend long periods of time doing tasks.
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4. Encourage children to set goals on a regular basis, e.g. “How many books will you read this
week?” “How much will you save this week?”
Interschool Swimming
Year 10 and 12 students are expected to attend the QGSSSA Swimming Carnival at Chandler
this week as spectators. The following details were emailed to students and parents last week:
Date: Wednesday 4 March
Venue: Chandler Aquatics Centre
Time: 3:10pm meet in Assembly Hall for departure by bus
9:00pm return to College and collect bags from Assembly Hall
Bring:
Food and drink in small bag (kiosk facilities are limited and very crowded)
Do not bring: Ipods or equivalent (since you are there to support the swimmers)
Wear: Sports shorts with supporter’s shirt (collect from Mrs Price before Wednesday)
Interhouse Swimming
The Interhouse Swimming Carnival, postponed due to bad weather, will now be held Tuesday
10 March. Attendance for students is compulsory, and they must travel to and from the pool
by bus. Please help ensure students are sunsafe by insisting on sunscreen and hat before they
leave home.
Study Skills Session for Parents
Clayfield College is providing a seminar on study skills which would be particularly beneficial
for the parents of Year 10 students, though all parents are welcome. The session, by Elevate
Education in the Chapel 6:00-7:00pm Tuesday 10 March, will explain the strategies presented to
all Year 10 students in their Personal Development lesson the next day.
Mobile Phones
The College has now decided that students in Middle and Senior School may use their mobile
phones during breaks; however, this announcement comes with some important reminders.
Firstly, just as students must use BYO technology responsibly, they will only be allowed to use
a mobile phone responsibly. Secondly, students cannot use their mobile phone to call home
when they are feeling unwell. Instead, they must go to the Health Centre where the nurse will
assess them and decide if they need to go home. Student Services or the Health Centre will then
make that phone call.
Of course, during class time mobile phones should be switched off unless the teacher specifically
gives permission for their use.
Ms Jane Elliott
Head of Pastoral Development P-12
[email protected]
Head of Learning Development P-12
The Year 12s had their first formal introduction to what the
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test is all about, how it is used and
when it will occur.
The QCS Test is:
a common state wide test for Queensland Year 12 •
students
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an achievement test — not an intelligence or aptitude test
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grounded in the Queensland Senior curriculum
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accessible to all Year 12 students, regardless of their subject selections
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compulsory for OP-eligible students.
What does the QCS test?
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It tests achievement in 49 Common Curriculum Elements (CCEs) of the Queensland senior
curriculum.
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The level of sophistication demanded by the test is appropriate to Year 12 students.
Particular knowledge of specific Senior subjects is not tested.
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The test assumes a knowledge of mathematical operations and concepts that could reasonably be expected of a student with a sound Year 10 education.
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It also assumes a reasonable level of general knowledge and vocabulary.
It is essentially made up of four parts, two multi-choice test papers, a short response paper and
a Writing Task (approximately 600 words).
If you would like further information there is a wealth of material on the QCAA website at www.
qcaa.qld.edu.au. Students were also provided with a brochure and booklet outlining everything
they need to know about the QCS test.
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There are scheduled QCS preparation classes in Year 12 where we assist students to become test
wise and to review basic skills.
Students choosing a Selection Rank pathway do not need to sit the QCS test. Notes were sent
home with students for parents to indicate that their daughter would not be sitting the QCS
test. Please return these as soon as possible or please contact Mrs Campbell to get another copy.
Year Ten students were given a broad introduction to what they could look forward to when
they enter the final two years of their Senior education next year. Some commonly used
terminology was introduced and students were informed that they had now been allocated
a LUI (Learner Unique Identifier) number. This is a “Learner Account” that accumulates credit
points when students complete semesters of Authority subjects at Years 11 and 12, AMEB or
Trinity grades (seven or eight and beyond) for Music or Drama and/or Vocational Studies at a
Certificate III level or above. Mr Manson (Head of Mathematics) engaged the students with a
practical demonstration of how the QCS can be used to sort student performance in classes
with the use of mean and standard deviation.
Finally the ACER examinations were held on Saturday with 37 students sitting vying for a
scholarship commencing at the school either at Year 7 or Year 11. The process went smoothly
with students completing four examinations during the morning. We wish the students all the
best with their application.
Mr Richard Hardy
Head of Learning Development P-12
[email protected]
Head of Boarding
Boarders well and truly bounced out of the wet weather last week into a magnificent day of fun
last Sunday week. First stop after Youth Service at Bonney Avenue Uniting Church was a visit to
New Farm Park. The girls enjoyed the sunshine and rode push bikes along the pathways near
the Powerhouse. This was followed by a visit to Bounce Tingalpa, where they displayed their
trampolining skills.
For the Year 12 boarders the weekend was all about the Formal. The function, held at Moda at
Portside in Hamilton, was a splendid occasion for the girls to show off what has taken some of them,
months to perfect. Approximately half the parents of the Year 12 boarding cohort visited Brisbane
for the event, although the rain and impossibly long distances to be travelled, kept some away.
Last Friday evening was the first of our “day girl sleepover” nights. Boarders in Years 5 to 8 invited
a day girl to stay Friday evening. This evening gives day girls a taste of boarding. Next Friday
evening the boarders in Years 9 and 10 will be sharing their boarding experience with their day
school girl friends.
Sunday we visited Mooloolaba Beach for the day. The rain and rough weather had left the Coast
and the girls had a wonderful day in the sun, surf and sand. Surfing, beach cricket and touch
football were the chosen activities for the day.
Pictured L to R: Emily Murphy, Georgia van Boven and
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Natasha Ho at Mooloolaba Beach
Special congratulations go to Hannah Lowry, Year 12 boarder, who has been selected to play in
the Queensland Under 18 Women’s Hockey team. Hannah is extremely dedicated to her sport
and it is wonderful to see her hard work rewarded.
Mrs Di Kerr
Head of Boarding
[email protected]
Indigenous Learning Program
USQ Indigenous Connections Open Day
Last Friday, the Indigenous students, Mrs McLoughlin and Mrs Franklin, attended the University
of Southern Queensland Indigenous Connections Day at the Springfield Campus. The one-day
event allowed the students the opportunity to visit a university and gain an insight into possible
pathways after secondary school. They participated in leadership development workshops and
group activities led by University lecturers and experienced a range of cultural activities presented
by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from the area. Despite the torrential rain on
the day, the students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to visit a University campus and to mix
with other Indigenous students from Brisbane schools.
Mrs Meegan McLoughlin
Indigenous Liaison Officer
[email protected]
Technology Department
Australian Computational Challenge is on again!
In a few weeks our students from Years 3 to 12 will participate in this annual challenge. There is
no prior computing knowledge required and the challenge is all delivered online in less than
one hour.
WHAT IS COMPUTATIONAL THINKING?
Computational thinking enables us to analyse and develop solutions to complex problems
and to then use technology to create or innovate new processes and solutions. Careers of the
future will require these skills at every level. For example:
• Managing resources - understanding how to direct and use resources to maximize
productivity
• Analysis - testing of complex systems, buildings and the like for safety before manufacture
• Creativity - finding new ways and techniques to express human experience
• Safety - understanding and applying technology to create safe environments
WHY IS COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IMPORTANT?
Computational thinking provides students with the skills to analyse a problem and facilitate
solution development. Having computation skills enables students to have an understanding
of techniques such as decomposition. pattern recognition. abstraction and algorithms.
Correctly applying these techniques will help students to successfully use, design or innovate
with technology.
WHAT DOES THE CHALLENGE LOOK LIKE
There are 15 questions per age group that become increasingly more difficult. Below is an
example of an easy year 3 - 4 level Bebras question.
The example below contains pattern recognition and algorithm concepts. Detecting the
operation of an algorithm is sometimes required in informatics. In many fields of information
technology, computer scientists observe traces of computer activity and check semantics
(meaning) of programs.
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Mr Andrew Russell
Head of Technology
[email protected]
Visual Art Department
Year 7 Art Incursion
Last Thursday, Year 7 students enjoyed an inspiring day of making art and being creative! The
focus of this incursion was to immerse students in a range of skill building activities, while
experimenting with a variety of mixed media. Visiting artist and textile designer, Mrs Jeanette
Wood (pictured right) introduced the students to a range of printmaking techniques and
typography. Two other workshops included lino cut printing and landscape painting. The
artworks created from this incursion will be included in the current Year 7 unit called Zines.
‘Zines’ are mini, often self-published booklets that feature images and text. The students are
basing the artworks for their Zines on the poem, ‘Words Are Ours,’ by author, Michael Rosen.
Ms Madeleine Jones
Head of Visual Art
[email protected]
Careers & Vocational Education
Useful Resources and Information for Students and Parent/Caregivers
Students in Years 10 and 11 are expected to begin the process of exploring what they might
like to do in the future. Year 12 students are required to make decisions about what they are
going to do next year.
What is career decision-making?
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Career decision-making isn’t magic.
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It is a process during which you develop some job ideas, explore them and prioritise them.
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It is a complex process. Many factors must be considered (e.g. interests, values, abilities). There are also many influences on the decision (e.g. what parents and friends
think, availability of jobs, education pathways).
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Students are not making lifelong decisions. They are deciding on your first step after
completing secondary school.
How do I develop job ideas?
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Students probably already have some ideas (don’t discount those ‘dream’ ideas!).
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Students can develop more ideas by doing a questionnaire – examples of these are:
omyfuture http://www.myfuture.edu.au/ - click on ‘Build your free profile’
o Job Outlook http://joboutlook.gov.au/careerquiz.aspx - do the Career Quiz
o Career Quest http://www.careers.govt.nz/tools/ - this is a New Zealand site that has a
career quiz.
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Use the Bullseye Posters on the myfuture website at http://www.myfuture.edu.au/toolsand-resources/learning-tools-for-secondary-students to explore jobs related to the school
subjects you enjoy.
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Remember to write down job ideas – these are just ‘ideas’ at this stage, not decisions.
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Skill shortages
A factor to consider when exploring future jobs is employment prospects i.e. what are your
chances of getting a job when you finish your training. One step in this process is to explore
the skill shortage areas in Queensland and Australia.
The latest Queensland skill shortage information (assessed 2013-2014) from the
Commonwealth Department of Employment (see http://docs.employment.gov.au/
documents/skill-shortage-list-queensland)
Student resources on the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) website
QUT’s ‘Resources for students’ webpage at https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduatestudy/do-you-advise-school-students (click on ‘Resources for prospective students’) contains
the following resources.
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Explore study options – a short quiz, which matches your skills with courses at QUT.
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Hear from real students –opportunities for you to learn about university life from QUT
students.
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Get social – a blog where you can share your thoughts and questions about future
pathways.
• Tour our campuses – tour QUT campuses on your computer.
• Start studying now – you can experience study while still at school through QUT’s Start
QUT program and/or ‘Pulse on Anatomy’, a short course for those interested in the health
sciences.
• Access library resources – Year 11 and 12 students can borrow from QUT libraries and
access the library databases.
• Keep up to date – register to receive news and updates about QUT courses that you are
interested in.
Thinking about studying at the University of Melbourne in the future?
The University of Melbourne has a Future Students website at http://futurestudents.unimelb.
edu.au/. You can find information about courses, how to apply and upcoming events. This site
has a section specifically for interstate students (click on ‘Information for’). You can subscribe to
receive the monthly MyMelbourne newsletter from this site.
Did you know there are thousands of scholarships on offer each year in Queensland?
Universities, TAFE institutes, private education providers, the Commonwealth and Queensland
governments, some professional associations and industry groups offer scholarships. Common
categories include:
sporting scholarships
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equity scholarships for women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
scholarships for specific fields of study
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financial hardship scholarships
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campus scholarships
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field of study scholarships
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international student scholarships
academic scholarships.
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A scholarship can help with course fees, textbooks, accommodation costs, transport and living
expenses. No matter what your further education and training goals, it’s worth finding out
what’s available. You can get scholarship information from:
• Scholarship sections on university, TAFE and other education institute websites
• myfuture website at http://www.myfuture.edu.au – do a search for ‘Scholarships’
• Hobsons Career Search website at http://www.hobsonscoursefinder.com.au/ - see the
scholarships section
• Study Assist website at http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist - see the scholarships
section
• Talk to your school guidance officer/counsellor or career advisor for specific information
about scholarships.
Specific scholarship information for 2015 is generally available on university websites from midyear. With the exception of Bond University, Queensland university scholarship application due
dates usually occur from October to December each year. The application due date for Bond
University scholarships is 31 July each year for Australian Year 12 students. Applications for this
university open in April.
UMAT and entry to medicine
UMAT information has been uploaded onto the student’s café. Please see Mrs Tara Franklin for
further details.
Defence Jobs Australia Upcoming Information Sessions
For details on these sessions, visit https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events
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Police Recruiting Information Seminars
Brisbane Information Seminars details are available: http://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/
seminars/
One Shift Jobs
Website containing a job search specialising in casual or part-time jobs.
https://oneshiftjobs.com/
Skills Road: Job Interviews 101 Checklist
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Important Dates
4 March
Airservices Australia 6-8.30pm
21 March ‐ 22 March
Reinvent Your Career Expo http://www.reinventyourcareer.com.au/
1 April
Bond University scholarship for Australian Year 12 students open.
Mrs Tara Franklin
Head of Careers and Vocational Education
[email protected]
Disclaimer:
“The provided information has been gathered from a
range of sources including publicly available websites,
institutional and organisational newsletters, student
and career advisers and guidance officers. Every effort
has been made to ensure the information provided is
accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication. The
Career Information Bulletin can only be distributed and
used by members of the school community of the school
that has purchased membership to Options Career
Information. Options Career Information does not give
permission for any member to pass on its resources to
any other organisation.’
Director of Activities
Congratulations
Zoe Thomas made the independent U15 Netball Team to go the Metropolitan North Netball
Trials.
Metropolitan North Sport Representatives
Well done to the following girls who have recently been selected in Metropolitan North sporting
teams to contest the Queensland Championships:
Swimming: Elli Halliday, Bronte Gannon, Amy McKitrick, Hannah Phillips, Prudence White, Lily
Steinberg, Caitlin Large, Lauren Masters
U19 Volleyball: Maddy Dent, Lauren Anderson, Kaitlen Paterson (Shadow)
U15 Touch: Zoe Harden
U19 Tennis: Zeniadah Nakaundal, Natasha Nakaundal (Shadow)
QGSSSA Cricket
Matches 18/2/2015 were all washed out
Matches 25/2/2015
Open: Somerville House 4/82 def CC 4/59 - A valiant effort from the Opens who batted and
fielded very well but were outdone on the day. Hannah Lowry and Victoria Lloyd were solid with
the bat.
Div 1: CC 8/63 def St Margaret’s 6/61 - Our Div 1 team dug deep in a nail biting finish. Isabella
Mirosch was a star with the bat as well as taking a marvellous catch at long on.
Both of next week’s matches are at home against BGGS.
Junior Tennis Fixtures - FYI
The following was received from the Greater Brisbane Junior Tennis (GBJT)
Greater Brisbane Junior Tennis (GBJT) conducts weekly Tennis Fixtures at the Queensland Tennis
Centre, Tennyson and The University of Queensland for children up to 18 years of age. Grading
day for new players is Sunday 8 February at the Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson from 3pm
to 5pm. Further information is available at www.gbjt.org.au or by phoning Mrs Peta Davis on
3374 0516.
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QGSSSA Softball
Matches 18/2/2015 were all washed out.
Congratulations to the Open softball team for completing their season in fine form on Saturday
morning. Despite not winning either of their two matches, the whole team played very well
and offered tough competition to the strong outfits from Brisbane Girls Grammar and St Peter’s
Lutheran College. A big thank you goes to Elsie Coleman (Year 9) who filled in for the Opens on
Saturday and was outstanding as pitcher and also with some great big hits with the bat. Much
appreciation goes to Coach Cristian Ulloa and Assistant Coach Lauren Scarcia for the work they
did with the team. The Senior A team also dug deep to play very well with one man down in
their one match on Saturday, losing10 – 5. This team will complete their season on Saturday with
2 more rounds of games at 7.30 and 8.45am.
QGSSSA Swimming
Best wishes to all team members for QG this Wednesday March 4. A reminder that girls will travel
to the venue wearing QGSSSA polo shirt, green HPE shorts and sandshoes with socks. Girls will
be provided with a pasta lunch on Wednesday but also need to bring food and sufficient water
to get through the afternoon and evening.
Our bus departs school at 1.40pm with warm up commencing at 2.15pm. Events commence at
3.30pm with presentations concluding by 8.15pm.
A fantastic effort from all swimmers at our Fairholme meet last Friday. We were narrowly
defeated 38 – 35 but all girls showed great spirit. Also lots of fun at our team trivia night with
the “blanks” winning the evening.
If there are any questions regarding swimming please email [email protected].
QGSSSA Cross Country
How impressive are the Cross Country girls this year!!!! We have had fabulous attendance at
training with all runners showing improvement since we started in early February. We are
expecting all runners at the meets on Tuesday March 17 (Yeronga) and Monday March 23 (Fig
Tree Pocket). Events are for all ages 12 years to 17 years with all races over 3 km.
Further information on the meets will be emailed home to runners.
We will finalise details for our Noosa retreat run this week and email details to parents. We would
really appreciate assistance with bottled water for our meets, so if you can help please email
[email protected]
QGSSSA Touch and QGSSSA Football
Matches commence for all teams on Friday March 13. We are playing Somerville, with touch at
Shaw Park, and Football being played at Mitchelton Football Club Osborne Rd. Mitchelton. Girls
are expected to finalise online payment for uniform hire this week so that uniforms are ready for
matches. We remind players that we need all team members at training so that game strategies
can be finalised for first round matches.
Confirmed details of game times for Friday March 13 will be available on the Clayfield App from
Monday March 9 and will also be emailed to parents and caregivers.
If there are any questions regarding touch or football please email [email protected].
edu.au.
7 - 12 Interhouse Swimming
This event is now scheduled 10 March 2015. All arrangements remain as previously advised.
Please note that Amor Cup and butterfly swimmers as well as House Captains will depart
Clayfield College promptly at 8.15am.
Sport Pocket Change
In review of the pocket system, there has been a change to sporting commitment pockets. From
this year, those students who have participated in any QGSSSA sport in any team for a minimum
of three years and who have made a significant contribution to the sport shown by a minimum
of attendance of 85% of expected training sessions and fixtures/meets, will be eligible for a
Half Pocket and those who have participated for five years will be eligible to be awarded a Full
Pocket. Previously, commitment pockets were only awarded to students once they reached an
Open team or Year 12.
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Commitment to Extracurriclar Activities
Students are reminded that when joining any activity, they must ensure that full commitment is
required so they are doing their best for themselves and their team mates. This includes being
available for all expected fixtures, competitions and performances and regular attendance at
training. When a student is not available for extra ordinary reasons, this must be communicated
to the coordinator or instructors of the activity as soon as possible. Parents could we please ask
for your assistance by ensuring that your children honour this expectation and responsibility.
Parents will find in Parent Lounge a copy of QGSSSA Sport Policy and Permission document
for you to review and accept the terms and conditions, as well as verify the emergency contact
details and medical records are up to date. Acceptance must be received as soon as possible to
allow your daughter to participate in her chosen sport.
Mrs Nardine Price
Director of Activities
[email protected]
Extra Curricular Activities
Debating
Teams have been submitted for 2015 Debating and the official draw has been released. Thank
you to all girls who have committed themselves to this extra-curricular activity.
The annual staff vs student debate was held Wednesday 11th
February. The topic was that “Clayfield College should be a coeducational school”. Congratulations to the students who won
this debate debating on the negative side. A big thank you to past
student and debating coach Mahalia King who adjudicated the
debate.
The next Debating Support Group meeting with be on Monday
9th March 6.30pm in the Pool Room.
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a
question without debating it.” Joseph Joubert
Kerry Gibbs and Tara Franklin
Debating Coordinators
Parents & Friends Assocations
Dear Parents/Carer’s,
INSPIRED
2 0 1 5 Clay field College P & F Art Show
The P&F Association warmly welcomes all parents and carers of the Clayfield College community
to the upcoming General Meeting.
P&F General Meeting, Tuesday 17 March 2015 at 7:30pm in the Pool Centre
Our guest speakers for the evening will be Lois Kavanagh, Head of Senior School and Richard
Hardy, Head of Learning Development. Lois will present the impressive Year 12 results for 2014
and Richard will bring us up to speed on tertiary placements for our graduates.
Don’t miss these important presentations! All parents are encouraged to attend.
‘Inspired’
2015 Clayfield College P&F Art show
The Clayfield College P&F Association has pleasure in announcing ‘Inspired’ the Clayfield College
Art Show will be held at the Jugglers Art Space on May 29, 30 & 31.
JUGGLERS ART SPACE, Valley.
Op ening Night P arty : Friday MAY 2 9 th 6 .3 0 -1 0 .0 0 .
Saturday 30th & Sunday31st 12.00 -5.00pm
Guest Speaker
Ms Claudia Moodoonuthi
The Clayfield College Arts Program promotes critical, cultural and aesthetic understandings
through participation in art making and appraising processes. Our program is designed to cater
for students from Prep to Year 12 and exposes them to a diversity of art, techniques and perspectives. We also offer our students opportunities to exhibit their artworks in national, state and
local art competitions and shows. We are justifiably proud of our Art Program and celebrate our
students’ creative talents each year with our own Art Awards, The LUX Awards and Exhibition.
The proceeds from the Clayfield College P&F Art Show will be used to directly support the
College Arts Program.
Enjoy nibbles, drinks & live Indie Soul Band: Shag Rock
Jugglers Art Prize &
Sculpture Auction by Montelup o Ceramics (Multicap)
Raffles
Postcard art by our Students.
Click to view full advertisement in College Notices
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This year’s theme ‘Inspired’ is a celebration of creativity in our school and wider community. The
Clayfield College P&F Art Show seeks to not only support our own students but also artists from
our wider community, including emerging and professional artists and Multicap artists.
2015 Clayfield College P&F Art Show
Picture your Business Name
“Inspired”
Calling for
& Logo Here!
Sponsors
Please take some time to consider our “Call for Sponsors” outlined in the College Notices. If you
require any further information regarding ‘Inspired’ – The 2015 Clayfield College P&F Art Show or
the sponsorship packages available, please contact Tracey Lennon on …… or email [email protected].
Funds Raised Provide
Valuable Support for The
Clayfield College Art
Department.
This Year’s Theme “Inspired”, is a
Celebration of Creativity
Within the College and
Wider Community.
Erin Heath
0419 523 485
[email protected]
“Masterpiece” Package
“Palette” Package
$5000
Featuring: artists for the 2015 P& F Art Show
Ms Claudia Moodoonuthi
$3000
Raffle Prize in Your
Company Logo
Company Name & Logo
Company Name
Prominently Displayed
Company Logo
Displayed on
on Sandgate Road
Displayed on
Electronic Billboard
Facebook, Banners
Company Name & Logo
& Marketing
on Facebook Event
Material
Logo Projected in
the Gallery
Company Name &
the Gallery
Logo in College
Frontage
2 Tickets to
Prominent Advertising
Opening Night
Lennon on
0425797737
Recognition in
College Newsletters
& “Viridis”
Jugglers Art Space
Magazine
2 Tickets to
in Newsletters &
In-Gallery
Opening Night
“Viridis” Magazine
Merchandising &
4 Tickets to Opening
More
In-Gallery
Night
Contact Tracey
Signage
Logo Projected in
“Viridis” Magazine
For More
Information
& Art Show
Company Name & Logo
Newsletters &
Multicap Artists.
Marketing Material
Page, Banners &
Brunswick Street
Students, Emerging &
Professional Artists and
Facebook,
Marketing Material
on Opening Night with
Help Support our
$1000
Naming Rights
Projected in the Gallery
We Invite Sponsors to
“Gallery” Package
103 Brunswick Street,
Fortitude Valley
Merchandising
In-Gallery
Merchandising & More
Click to view full advertisement in College Notices
Friday 6th March 2015
My Country exhibited at Churchie Art Prize 2014 (sold)
Claudia is a Clayfield past pupil and we are delighted that she is our guest speaker for the 2015
Art Show. She graduated from Clayfield College in 2012 and now attends Griffith University majoring in Indigenous Art. Claudia is a prolific painter and has had great success, with her works
selling quickly. Her first show was at Woolloongabba Art Gallery in 2012, her second at Alcaston
Gallery, Melbourne in 2013 . Claudia is about to launch her third exhibition at Alcaston from 03 28 March, titled My Body, My Country and will exhibit new paintings, puppets and skateboards .
Claudia was raised by her Grandmother on Bentinck and Mornington Islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria until age 7. Claudia enthusiastically shares stories of times spent with her family living,
hunting and gathering in the bush. Her deep connection to country and traditional ways of both
the Lardil and Kayardild peoples was clearly embedded into her psyche during these formative
years of development. In 2003 Claudia relocated to Aurukun on the western side of the Cape
York Peninsula to live with Grandmother’s brother where the Aurukun community warmly accepted her.
Claudia’s Aurukun grandmothers and aunties have been instrumental in sharing with Claudia an
appreciation of Wik Mungkan lore, beliefs and customs. Consequently she is savvy with regard
to the historical facts associated with the establishment of the Aurukun Mission by Presbyterian
authorities. This knowledge makes her extremely respectful of those who have walked before
her. Her innate sense of equity and social justice is quite unique for a person of her tender years.
Claudia’s photographs and canvas paintings reflect her feelings for the close ties to country, families, tribe, language and this remarkable history permeates her images. Bold colour and graphic
detail are hallmarks of Claudia’s natural painting style. A style so greatly influenced by her Great
Grandmother, May Moodoonuthi and May’s sister Sally Gabori.
ART SHOW TUCKSHOP
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Loaded Ham and Cheese
Pepperoni Feast
Aussie BBQ Beef
Vegetarian
Margherita-Gluten Free
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CUPCAKES
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Claudia’s potential to create, develop and bring to the ‘city’ images from remote communities is
both exciting and ground breaking. Her city images are fresh and unique. She is able to magically
blend the two very differing worlds she calls home.
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Junior Support Group
The JSG are off to a flying start! Thank you to those that attended our first JSG meeting for 2015
and showing us support - our next meeting is the 27th of March 2015 in the boardroom near
the Chapel.
Cupcake Stall
The JSG is holding a cupcake stall on Friday the 13th of March. Look out for the flyer; we offer a
pre order system for the Pre Preps and Preps and Year 1’s. Other children will bring their money
and buy on the day.
For those parents who nominated to assist thank you - we will be contacting you this week with
more information.
Dad’s Club
We are still on the lookout for more Dad’s or Grandads out there who want to be part of the Dad’s
Club. We are also looking for someone to drive the team of dads. If this sounds like something
you would like to be involved in please contact Sharon Bryant on email: shazzyb@optusnet.
com.au
Dad’s - We need your help for the Mother’s Day Stall
We are after some Dad’s to volunteer to help out on the Mother’s Day stall which is being held
on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 May.
Check your diaries and see if you can spare some time - it really is just turning up and helping
serve the children who buy from the stall - any amount of time helps from 30 minutes to 2 hours
whatever you can spare!
It’s nothing too arduous, the JSG mothers have it all sorted and we would love your help, Please
email Kylie O’Hare on [email protected]
Save the Date - Trivia Night - 80’s Theme
Don’t forget to save the date for our major fundraiser on Friday the 1st of May. We are in the
midst of finalising all the details and will have information to you very soon. Any questions please
contact Julie Neisler our Trivia Night coordinator, email: [email protected]
Save the Date
Dust off your Hypercolor t-shirts and Ra-Ra skirts,
Looking for Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors and donations to the trivia night. We would love your support to
make it a great night and in return, can offer sponsorship packages. Please give Antoinette a call
on 0414 666 876 or email [email protected]
Junior Support Group presents
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1 May from 7pm
What’s coming up
Mark your diaries with the following events:
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•
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Cup Cake Stall - look out for the flyer coming home soon.
Name the Bunny drawn on Assembly 27th of March - look out for entry forms coming home.
Trivia Night 1st of May - information will be out soon.
Mother’s Day Stall 7th and 8th of May - information will be out soon.
Start organising your table
Bookings open soon
Click to view full advertisement in College Notices
Antoinette Aquilina
JSG President 2015
0414 666 876
[email protected]
Sports Support Group
Sport Support Group Meeting
Our second Sport Support Group Meeting is on Thursday 12 March at the Pool Centre from
6:20pm. We still need your help to give our Clayfield athletes the very best chance of success on
the sporting field. In particular, we urgently need to find a permanent Secretary, as SSG cannot
operate without one. Also, if any parents/carers of Sports Executive Leaders could attend we’d
love your help and insight into your daughter’s sport. At the next meeting, we’ll be discussing
fundraising opportunities at this year’s School Fair. So if you have any ideas for a food stall or
contacts and would like to help, please come along to the meeting or contact Trent Halliday or
Darren Masters.
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SSG Tuckshop Friday 13 March
Could we please have some volunteers to help cook lunch at the SSG Tuckshop on Friday 13
March? Our enthusiastic student Sports Executive will be there to help but they cannot cook
due to safety concerns. All Term 1 Sports parents/carers who can help are encouraged to assist.
Supporter’s Gear on Sale
Show your true colours with some Clayfield College Supporter’s gear. For just $35 for shirts and
$25 for caps, you can really get behind your favourite school team. Plus, all proceeds of sales go
to Sport Support Group. New smaller sizes and ladies cut Supporter’s Shirts arrive in early March,
so head to the College Shop today or keep an eye out for gear on sale at Clayfield College Home
Sporting fixtures.
Good luck to all Clayfield College athletes competing this week, especially our QGSSSA Swim
Team in their stylish new QG togs who swim at Chandler on Wednesday.
Trent Halliday (0418 192 743)
Co-President
Darren Masters (0421 993 651)
Co-President
College Shop
College Shop Roster
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9 March Dhamy Illungkoo
10 MarchLisa Sos & Louise Yule (pm)
11 MarchNicola Sleight
12 MarchMelinda Aleixo
13 MarchCaroline Thurlow & Deborah Gately
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
16 March Carolyn Webb
17 MarchKathy Gaskin-Harris
18 MarchKaye Crowther
19 MarchDebbie Melville
20 MarchJennie Beikoff
Mrs Kylie Conway
Manager
[email protected]
College Tuckshop
College Tuckshop Roster
Monday 9/03
Team 2 N Alberti, W Kuo, J Lee, S McKenzie, S Xiao Xia Zhou
Tuesday 10/03
Team 2 M Forster, J Walther, K O’Hare, J Neisler, K Albeitz, B Duncombe,
N Collin
Wednesday 11/03 Team 3 S Hawthorne, L Steinberg, H Bunz, A Rentoul
Thursday 12/03
Team 3 J Bailey, T Tathem, R Wiseman, S O’Brien, J Kafoa, L Kallaghan
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Team 3
Team 3
Team 4
Team 4
K Koch, L Purcell, T Tresillian, S Barnett, J Roberts, H Postle
L Freidrich, L Mallett, H Redmond, S Musgrave
A Mansfield, C Rawlinson
D Barber, S Coote, S Gunn, D Melville
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL STAFF/PARENTS/CARERS…..CONTAMINATED BERRIES!
Please be assured that Clayfield College Tuckshop has never used frozen mixed berries in any
food prepared here at the tuckshop. We occasionally use frozen raspberries in our muffins. We
have checked with our supplier that the brand used (Caterers Choice) is definitely not on the
list of contaminated berries. If you have any questions, please call me at the Tuckshop.
Sue Boughen
Tuckshop Roster Coordinator
Telephone: 0412 425 592 / 32620226
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College Notices
Mr Des Robinson
Chairman, Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association
and
Mr Kevin Standish
Chairman, Clayfield College School Council
invite you to join with the Clayfield College Community
on the joyous occasion of the commissioning
of our new Principal
Ms Melissa Powell
Friday 13 March 2015
9am
Clayfield College Physical Education Centre
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College Notices
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College Notices
INSPIRED
2 0 1 5 Clay field College P & F Art Show
JUGGLERS ART SPACE, Valley.
Op ening Night P arty : Friday MAY 2 9 th 6 .3 0 -1 0 .0 0 .
Saturday 30th & Sunday31st 12.00 -5.00pm
Guest Speaker
Ms Claudia Moodoonuthi
Enjoy nibbles, drinks & live Indie Soul Band: Shag Rock
Jugglers Art Prize &
Sculpture Auction by Montelup o Ceramics (Multicap)
Raffles
Postcard art by our Students.
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College Notices
2015 Clayfield College P&F Art Show
Picture your Business Name
& Logo Here!
“Inspired”
Calling for
Sponsors
Funds Raised Provide
Valuable Support for The
Clayfield College Art
Department.
This Year’s Theme “Inspired”, is a
Celebration of Creativity
Within the College and
Wider Community.
“Masterpiece” Package
“Palette” Package
“Gallery” Package
$5000
$3000
$1000
Naming Rights
Raffle Prize in Your
Company Logo
Company Name & Logo
Company Name
Prominently Displayed
Company Logo
Displayed on
on Sandgate Road
Displayed on
Electronic Billboard
Facebook, Banners
Company Name & Logo
& Marketing
on Facebook Event
Material
Page, Banners &
Logo Projected in
Logo Projected in
Marketing Material
the Gallery
Company Name & Logo
Company Name &
the Gallery
Projected in the Gallery
Logo in College
on Opening Night with
Newsletters &
Brunswick Street
“Viridis” Magazine
Frontage
2 Tickets to
Prominent Advertising
Opening Night
in Newsletters &
In-Gallery
Opening Night
“Viridis” Magazine
Merchandising &
4 Tickets to Opening
More
In-Gallery
Night
Facebook,
Marketing Material
& Art Show
Signage
We Invite Sponsors to
Help Support our
Students, Emerging &
Professional Artists and
Multicap Artists.
For More
Information
Contact Tracey
Lennon on
0425797737
Recognition in
College Newsletters
& “Viridis”
Magazine
2 Tickets to
Jugglers Art Space
103 Brunswick Street,
Fortitude Valley
Merchandising
In-Gallery
Merchandising & More
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College Notices
Save the Date
Dust off your Hypercolor t-shirts and Ra-Ra skirts,
Junior Support Group presents
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 1 May from 7pm
Start organising your table
Bookings open soon
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Community Classifieds & Notices
Please Support our Clayfield College Supporters
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