Coming Up Term 3
Afternoon Tour
Do you know a young man who might like to come to ATC? Please share our registration details with him for our afternoon tour where we will take his family through the heart of campus. To register for the tour on Thursday 8 August, CLICK HERE.
KEY DATES
Monday 8 July: First Day Term 3
Tuesday 9 July: NAIDOC Mass and Celebrations | P&F Meeting
Wednesday 10 July: Year 12 Biology Excursion
Thursday 11 July to Friday 12 July: Year 11 Leadership Retreat
Friday 19 July: Year 8 Mass
Tuesday 23 July: Senior School Academic Assembly
Wednesday 24 July: Junior School Academic Assembly | Junor and Senior School Signum Fidei Breakfast
Thursday 25 July: Middle School Signum Fidei Breakfast | Cocurricular Music and Drama Recital Evening
Friday 26 July: Middle School Academic Assembly
Thursday 1 August: Years 5 to 12 Track and Field Age Champions | Junior school Book Fair
Friday 9 August: Year 8 Retreat
Tuesday 13 August: Junior School Interhouse Track and Field Carnival | Year 11 SociABLE
Wednesday 14 August: Ekka Pub Holiday
Thursday 15 August to Sunday 18 August: QCMF
Monday 19 August: Empower Week
Tuesday 27 August: College Assembly VET Recognition
Wednesday 28 to Friday 6 September August: Year 12 Mock Exams
Thursday 29 August: Formal Music Concert
Friday 30 August: Pupil Free Day | P&F Second Hand Uniform Sale
Monday 9 August to Thursday 12 August: Exam Period
FORMATION
Year 11 Leadership Retreat
An essential part of the leadership journey for our 2025 College Seniors is the Leadership Retreat on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July.
The retreat is a compulsory 2-day event to be held at Riverlife Church Centre – 47 Jennifer Street, Seventeen Mile Rocks. The students will be invited to volunteer to cook a Brothers Breakfast with Brendan Flanagan from 7am on both mornings of the retreat. Arrival time for all other students is 7.30am.
Please login to the Parent Portal to ACCEPT the event as confirmation of your son’s participation and to update your child’s medical details for our school records and first aid. If there are any special dietary requirements, please ensure these are updated at the same time. Further details have been shared on the College App.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at formation@atc.qld.edu.au
Year 11 SociABLE
The Year 11 SociABLE will be held on Tuesday 13 August at Victoria Park Ballroom from 7pm - 10pm. Professional photographers will be on site from 6pm and will be taking photographs of individuals and their partners upon their arrival.
More information will follow in the coming weeks with ticketing opening in Term 3.
LEARNING
Semester 1 Reports Are Now Available Online Through Parent Lounge
Please refer to the College app for further details how to access these reports.
Subject Selection Year 7 2024 to Year 8 2025
Thursday 11 July in the Nudgee Junior Hall at 6pm. Web Preferences, the platform where students will enter their subject choice, will be available from 6pm Friday 12 July 2024 and will close at 3pm Friday 26 July 2024.
Subject Selection Year 8 2024 into Year 9 2025
Thursday 11 July in the Nudgee Junior Hall at 6pm. Web Preferences, the platform where students will enter their subject choice, will be available from 6pm Friday 12 July 2024 and will close at 3pm Friday 26 July 2024.
Subject Selection Year 9 2024 into Year 10 2025
Tuesday 16 July in the Nudgee Junior Hall at 5.00pm. Web Preferences, the platform where students will enter their subject choices, will be available from 6pm Friday 12 July 2024 and will close at 3pm Friday 26 July 2024.
Subject Selection Year 10 2024 into 11 2025
Tuesday 16 July in the SFXC at 5pm with our Career Expo following on to the Subject Selection and Pathway Information evening at 6pm in Nudgee Junior Hall.
Year 10 2024 Senior Education and Training (SET) Planning Meetings
Year 10 2024 into Year 11 2025 parents and caregivers are required to book a SET Plan meeting with their son’s SET Plan mentor via Parent Lounge. These face-to-face meetings will commence on Wednesday 17 July 2024, Week 2 of Term 3, with you and your son to discuss his chosen subject selections and chosen pathways. Meetings have been scheduled at the College in 30-minute intervals at a variety of times.
Parent, Student & Teacher Feedback Meetings
The meetings with your child’s Semester 2 Teachers are scheduled for Monday 15 July 2024, 9am to 7.30pm (Pupil Free Day). Bookings Open, Monday 24 June 2024 at 6pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Further information has been shared through the College App regarding all of the above important events.
Year 12 Biology Excursion | Wed 10 July
As part of the Biology Unit 4 syllabus, Year 12 Biology students will be participating in an excursion to the University of Queensland on Wednesday 10 July 2024. This excursion is essential for students to attend as it relates to the Unit 4 Topic 1 Biotechnology practical component.
On Wednesday 10 July, students will need to be at the Central Pickup Area at 8.20am for an 8.30am departure. We will head directly to UQ. The excursion is to finish at 2pm, with students arriving back to school by 2.30pm. Students will need to attend their period 6 lesson for that day.
Please refer to the College App for further details and if you have any queries regarding this excursion, please contact Janine McGrath (mcgrathj@atc.qld.edu.au).
2024 Japan Tour
Our Japan Tour group have had an amazing week! Here are some of the highlights of their trip so far.
At the Kaiyuukan and Tempozan Harbour Village, they enjoyed a spectacular view of Osaka from the Ferris Wheel, finishing up with a nice dinner out! Their second day was a visit and tour to Himeji Castle and a night out at Dotonbori, Osaka.
They visited Nara where they encountered deer and saw the largest wooden structure, Todaiji Temple, back to Kobe for dinner at World Buffet (All you can eat) OISHII! Next was a trip to Kyoto's stunning Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. They felt like they stepped back in time mingling with ninjas at Eigamura. Dinner was from Sumiyoshi Station's supermarket. Hiroshima Peace Park and Peace Museum were next on their itinerary, followed by an authentic lunch Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. The highlight was riding the bullet train, with ekiben dinner making the journey even more special.
They're not done yet but the Highlight of the week so far might have just been the epic trip to Universal Studios Osaka. Immersing themselves in thrilling rides and blockbuster attractions. From heart-pounding roller coasters to magical-themed lands, every moment was filled with excitement and adventure. It was a day they'll never forget!
FAITH AND MISSION
Year 8 Mass, Friday 19 July
The Year 8 Mass will be celebrated on Friday 19 July in the Chapel of St Joseph at 8:30am.
Please see the College app for further details that will be shared on Tuesday 9 July.
Gratitude
Our end of Term 2 liturgy focused on the virtue of gratitude. As a characteristic in our COURAGE framework, all in our community are encouraged to express their thanks and appreciation to those around them. Our Year 12 student leaders led by example as they shared stories and memories of their 9 years at the College. Many of these memories involved wonderful connections and relationships they had built with staff. The students identified selected staff as being ‘A Face of Jesus’ for them in their journey. It was wonderful to see our young men articulate their gratitude. The sense of unity and connection was very present.
MUSIC
Australian International Music Festival
Next Saturday until 59 of our most senior musicians will fly to Sydney to represent ATC for in the Australian Internation Music Festival which includes numerous workshops, rehearsals and performances in and around Sydney including a set on the main stage of the Sydney Opera House. We wish our outstanding musicians all the very best for this incredible experience and know that they will do us all proud. Attached are some fantastic images from the groups farewell concert here at Ambrose Treacy College enjoy!
Term 3 Dates for the family calendar
SERVICE
E-Waste Collection
Join our Service Community Challenge by donating your electronic waste at E-Waste Kenmore. Zach McLean of Year 5 will be on-site from 2-4pm for three Saturdays to assist with collections and provide insights into the recycling process and the positive impact that e-Waste is having on people too. E-Waste Kenmore recycles electronic waste and runs workshops to disassemble electronics and sort materials for recycling. This initiative supports environmental efforts, fosters friendships, and empowers people of all abilities to thrive and belong. It’s a great opportunity for ATC students to connect with community and learn more about sustainable practices. So, start looking around and asking around for unused electronics and join Zach in greening the planet. Collection dates are Saturday 15 June, Saturday 29 June and Saturday 6 July. Go to the College app for further details.
College Office Hours During the June/ July School Holidays
The main College Reception will be open over the school holiday period from 8am to 4pm.
Senior Reception is closed during the holidays.
P&F NEWS
All parents and caregivers are invited to the regular meetings of the P&F Executive where upcoming friendraising opportunities are discussed and the Principal or Deputy Principal give updates on College matters. Please join us in Mt Sion Library, Junior School Precinct at 6.30pm:
Tuesday 9 July
Tuesday 27 August - Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 8 October
Tuesday 19 November - Planning Meeting for 2025
ATC P&F Trivia Night
Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition at the ATC P&F Trivia Night! This year, we're diving into the exciting world of Heroes and Villains. Gather your team, pick your side of good or evil and show off your knowledge and creativity! BOOK YOUR TABLE TODAY NUMBERS ARE LIMITED!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday 27 July 2024
- Time: 5:30 PM – 9:45 PM
- Location: Nudgee Junior Hall
- Theme: Heroes and Villains
Table Bookings
- Sales Start: Monday 3 June at 5:00 PM
- Cost: $200 per table (maximum of 10 persons)
- Booking: Available through Parent Lounge. Table Captains must log in and make the payment.
- Please see further details on the College App.
Secondhand Uniform Donations Needed
Keen to clean out your ATC wardrobe and don't have time to list them on the Secondhand Facebook Page? We can help! We are organising a Secondhand Uniform Stall to be held on Friday 30 August, 2024 and we can take any uniforms you no longer need. Please deliver all donations to the Main Reception. All proceeds will go to the P&F and will be put back into the school. Contact: Melissa Kuflik (0426881203) or Sasha Tucker (0411460351) A few key things to note:
• These are donations and you will not receive any money for them
• Please ensure only CLEAN and wearable uniform items are donated
• Please deliver all donations to Main Reception
Tuckshop Menu Term 3
The new Term 3 menu for the tuckshop is available on the College App.
If you son will be purchasing food from the tuckshop please ensure he has his ID card with available credit on his ATCShop account or a debit/credit card. New ID cards can be purchased from the ATCShop for $5.
CLICK HERE to see the new Term 3 menu.
Notice for Catholic Families
Registering for Penance and 1st Communion in 2024 ( enrolments close 30 June for this Program)
Catholic Families who wish to register Penance, and First Communion (children in year 4 and above)
Please contact the Parish Office via email kenmore@bne.catholic.net.au
and provide the following information;
- Name of Parents:
- Name of Child/ren:
- Class level:
- Name of Sacrament registering for:
We will respond to your email with further information regarding this years’ Sacramental program.
