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I know this is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your lifetime and I am honoured to welcome you to the Clayfield College family. This Family Handbook is to assist you and your child to transition smoothly into Clayfield College life and give you an overview and general information on our wonderful school. Together, with a highly experienced team of staff, we are here to guide and encourage your child to set and achieve his or her personal and academic goals and let their light shine. Welcome and enjoy your journey at Clayfield College. Mrs Kathy Bishop Principal FAMILY HANDBOOK 2 Contents College Map 1 First Day at School 10 From the Principal 2 General Information 11-19 School Contact List 4-5 School Uniform 19-21 School Hours and Dates 5-6 School Health 21-22 History and Traditions 7 Christian Environment 23 PMSA 8 Pastoral Care 23-25 Houses 9 FAMILY HANDBOOK 3 School Contact List College Leadership Team Principal Mrs Kathy Bishop [email protected] Deputy Principal Ms Samantha Bolton [email protected] Dean of Academic Administration Mr Richard Hardy [email protected] Dean of Pastoral Care Ms Jane Elliott [email protected] Chaplain Rev Paul Yarrow [email protected] Business Manager Mrs Rebecca Knezevic [email protected] Director of Enrolments & Marketing Mrs Kathryn Searle [email protected] Head of Primary Mr Wayne Cross [email protected] Heads of House Ashburn Ms Louise Main [email protected] Campbell Mr Justin Desmarchelier [email protected] Gibson Mrs Tina Freestone [email protected] Henderson Mrs Nicole Lloyd [email protected] Radcliffe Mr James Lloyd (Acting) [email protected] Youngman Mrs Meegan McLoughlin [email protected] Heads of Department Business Mrs Chantal Carter [email protected] Drama Mrs Cathy Perry [email protected] English Mrs Melissa Dowdeswell [email protected] English as a Second Language Mrs Andrea Back [email protected] Health and Physical Education Ms Chris Barnes [email protected] Languages Mrs Ashlee Bruce [email protected] Mathematics Mrs Kerry Gibbs [email protected] Music Mrs Angela Lockyer [email protected] Science Mrs Lakshmi Mohan [email protected] Social Sciences Mrs Kim Eagle [email protected] Technology Mrs Cathy Lamb [email protected] Visual Art Ms Mae McDonald [email protected] Co-curricular Activities Director of Activities Mr Jon Woods [email protected] Coordinator of Cultural Activities Mr Tim Opstelten [email protected] Coordinator of Andrews Cup Sport Mr Bret Hudson [email protected] Director of Co-curricular Music Ms Shannon Tobin [email protected] Coordinator of Bands Mr Tim Opstelten [email protected] Student Services Student Services (Secondary) Mrs Jodi Hayes [email protected] Student Services (Primary) Mrs Glenda Atkins [email protected] Health Centre [email protected] College Shop Mrs Marilyn Watson [email protected] Tuckshop Ms Sue Boughen [email protected] School Hours and Dates Primary School Hours 8:20am Students in their classrooms for Pastoral Care time 8:40am Lesson 1 9:20am Lesson 2 10:00am Morning Tea 10:30am Lesson 3 11:10am Lesson 4 10 minute break at teacher discretion 11:50pm Lesson 5 12:30pm Lesson 6 1:10pm Lunch 1:55pm Lesson 7 2:35pm Lesson 8 2:30pm Class finishes for Pre-Prep (Children are to be picked up by 2:55pm) 3:05pm Class finishes for Prep - Year 2 3:15pm Class finishes for Years 3 - 6 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Wednesday Secondary School Hours Secondary School Hours 8:20am Lesson 1 8:20am Lesson 1 9:15am Lesson 2 9:15am Lesson 2 10:10am Pastoral Care 10:10am Morning Tea 10:30am Morning Tea 10:50am House/Chapel 11:10am Lesson 3 11:30am Lesson 3 12:05pm Lesson 4 12:20pm Lesson 4 1:00pm Lunch 1:10pm Lunch 1:25pm Lesson 5 1:35pm Lesson 5 2:20pm Lesson 6 2:25pm Lesson 6 3:15pm Class finishes for Years 7 - 12 3:15pm Class finishes for Years 7 - 12 FAMILY HANDBOOK 5 Tuckshop Hours (Tuesday - Friday) College Shop 7:30am - 8:00am Breakfast 8:00am - 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am - 10:30am Morning Tea 8:00am - 10:30am Friday 12:50pm - 1:45pm Lunch Term Dates Term 1 Tuesday 29 January - Thursday 4 April Term 2 Wednesday 24 April - Thursday 20 June Term 3 Tuesday 16 July - Thursday 19 September Term 4 Tuesday 8 October - Friday 6 December Upcoming Events Monday 14 January 2019 College Shop opens 9:00am - 2:00pm Tuesday 29 January 2019 First day of school Tuesday 29 January 2019 ID photographs Friday 1 February 2019 Parents Welcome Evening Friday 10 May 2019 Mothers’ Day Luncheon Sunday 4 August 2019 Clayfield Fair FAMILY HANDBOOK 6 Clayfield College History and Traditions Clayfield College began as a school for boys in Bonney Avenue College Hymn in 1902, and then in buildings fronting Bayview Terrace. In O God our help in ages past 1918 it was bought by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Our hope for years to come, Association, and by 1930 the renamed Brisbane Boys’ College Our shelter from the stormy blast had moved to a new location in Toowong. In 1931, the school was And our eternal home. reopened as Clayfield College and operated until the late 1930s Before the hills in order stood as the primary school for Somerville House. The College continues Or Earth received her frame, to be a sister school to both Somerville House and Brisbane Boys’ From everlasting Thou art God College, and to the more recent addition to the PMSA family, To endless years the same. Sunshine Coast Grammar School. Beneath the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure, Our Mission Sufficient is Thine arm alone Clayfield College is a supportive and safe Christian community And our defence is sure. providing an outstanding teaching and learning environment O God, our hope in ages past, where students and staff are encouraged to grow, serve and Our hope for years to come, develop their abilities, and enrich their own lives in the greater Be Thou our guard while troubles last, community. And our eternal home. Our Vision College Blessing Clayfield College, through a focus on learning, innovation and Let your light shine upon the nation, support, will be recognised as a dynamic day and boarding school Let your light shine upon the world, which provides an outstanding education for girls and young boys. Let your light shine upon all people, Glory to God. Our Motto Let your light shine upon all people Luceat Lux Vestra - Let your light shine (Matthew 5:16) So they may see your good work, Let your light shine, shine before all people, Our Colours And glorify God. Green, gold, blue FAMILY HANDBOOK 7 PMSA Overview & Mission of the PMSA The present Clayfield College Council members are: The Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) was Dr Anne Bennett MBBS - Chair of Council - PMSA Appointee established in 1918, and operates four schools and one child care centre in South-East Queensland. Its members are appointed Mrs Helen Murray, Grad Cert IT, BNr, RN, MACN, MACMHN, from the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches in Queensland and it MAICD - PMSA Appointee is governed by a Council of fifteen members. Mrs Robyn Kronenberg, B Sc(Hon), MEd, EMBA, FAICD, FIML - Clayfield College School Council Community Member The PMSA’s mission is to provide outstanding teaching and learning environments for our students and staff, in schools built Ms Sandra McCullagh, B Sc, B Arts, MBA, GAICD - on Christian teachings, to enable our students to discover and Clayfield College School Council Community Member then develop their God-given talents, so that they may achieve Mr Michael Ryall, CA, GAICD, BHotMgt, MProfAcc, GDipAppFin - personal excellence, live a fulfilling and satisfying life and make Clayfield College School Council Community Member a meaningful contribution to family and society. The PMSA provides over 5,000 students with an education of excellence in Mrs Kathy Bishop, MEd, BEdSt, BA, GradDipEd, MACE, MACEL, a Christian and caring environment. These schools are Clayfield AFAIM - Principal, Clayfield College College, Sunshine Coast Grammar, Brisbane Boys College and Somerville House. PMSA Values Relationships - Founded on God’s relationship with us - love, justice, compassion, forgiveness. Care - Providing a safe environment for growth and development, respecting self and the néeds of others. Ethics - Integrity, seeking the truth, right thinking and right action. Personal Development - Growth, resilience, learning from our mistakes and successes, continuous improvement, self- management.