Coming Up Week 1
Term 2 commences at 8.30 am on Monday 15 April
On Monday 15 April, we welcome back all students and staff to the campus after the Easter holidays. We hope you enjoyed some downtime, family time and reflection time during this Holy season.
Students are required to wear the ATC Formal uniform starting from Monday 13 May until Father's Day. The Formal uniform encompasses the College Suitcoat and tie being worn in conjunction with the Day Uniform. There is no need to wear the Formal uniform until after Mother's Day. As the weather turns cooler, students can wear the College jumper with their Day uniform. Uniform information can be found HERE on our website. The College Uniform, Hair and Grooming Policy can be found HERE.
Public Holidays Term Two
The ANZAC Day Public Holiday is held on Thursday 25 April and the College will be closed. We will host liturgies at the school Wednesday 24 April for all year levels. Friday 26 April is a normal School Day from 8.30am to 3pm. The Labour Day long weekend means that the College will be closed on Monday 6 May. Week 4 is from Tuesday 7 May to Friday 10 May and there are many events on that week. There is a Parent Writing workshop on Tuesday 7 May, the Literary Festival runs for four days and includes a Father/Son Book evening on Thursday 9 May, and the Year 7 Retreat is on Friday 10 May. 5 days of learning and activities all in 4 days!
Pupil Free Day
On Monday 22 April we will host the Parent Teacher Feedback meetings online. This is an all day event and the College is closed. Students do not attend school on this day.
Mothers In May Celebration
On Wednesday 15 May the College invites mothers and significant female carers to join us in a celebration of motherhood from 5pm to 7pm at the Riverside terrace of Edmund Rice Building. Champagne and canapes will be served as you enjoy an opportunity to connect, chat and build friendships. Tickets go on sale early in Term 2 via Parent Lounge and numbers are limited. We look forward to seeing you there. A female caregivers only event.
Update Personal Details in Parent Lounge
Have you moved house, got a new mobile number, or changed email addresses? Parents and caregivers are reminded to update their contact details and their child’s medical details in Parent Lounge before Term Two begins.
Parent, Student and Teacher Feedback Meetings
Parent, Student and Teacher Feedback online Teams Meetings are scheduled with your child’s Semester 1 teachers on Monday 22 April 2024, 9am to 7.30pm (Pupil Free Day). Bookings opened on Thursday 28 March and will close at 6pm on Wednesday 17 April. Please see the ATC App for a letter from Ms Liana Baillie, Dean of Learning, with full details, as well as the instructions on HOW TO BOOK A FEEDBACK MEETING.
Tuckshop News
Please click HERE for the delicious Term Two Winter Menu for Paddy's Place and The Bakehouse.
Australian Institute of Architects Awards
Our beautiful Warril Place Amphitheatre and Gathering space has been nominated for an award in the Australian Institute of Architects national awards program this year. There is a "PEOPLE'S CHOICE" award, and we would love you to help us get as many votes as possible. Please click HERE to vote. It only takes a one moment! Thank you.
KEY DATES
Monday 15 April | First Day of Term Two
Wednesday 17 April | Year 7 Geography Excursion | Treacy and Nolan
Thursday 18 April | Year 4 Big Bang Science Incursion
Thursday 18 April | Year 7 Geography Excursion | Conn and Wynne
Monday 22 April | Pupil Free Day - Parent Teacher Feedback Meetings
Wednesday 24 April | Year 11 Geography Excursion
Wednesday 24 April | ANZAC Day liturgies at Warril Place
Thursday 25 April | ANZAC Day Public holiday
UPCOMING DATES
Wednesday 1 May | Year 10 Geography Excursion
Friday 3 May | Edmund Rice Feast Day Masses
Monday 6 May | Labour Day public holiday
Tuesday to Friday | Literary Festival
Wednesday 8 May | Year 10 Japanese Excursion
Thursday 9 May | Year 9 Japanese Excursion
Thursday 9 May | An Evening with Nick Earls
Monday 13 May | Formal uniform commences
Tuesday 28 May | Year 4 Showcase
Monday 20 May | Formal College Photo Day
Friday 14 June | Interhouse Track & Field Carnival
Friday 14 June | Last day of term - 3 pm finish
LEARNING NEWS
Literary Festival
A range of talented authors and artists will be presenting to students in Years 7-12 during this special week. This is an event where we focus on being 'literary'! There will be a twilight Father/Son event with special guest author and a stellar line up of special guests visiting throughout the week. This year we are honoured to welcome playwright David Burton, fantasy writer Vacen Taylor, writer Edwina Shaw, manga artist and cartoonist Joanne Brooker, First Nations author Auntie Rhonda Collard-Spratt and Jacki Ferro, slam poet Anisa Nandaula and renowned novelist Nick Earls! Students will be treated to cohort presentations as well as small-group opt-in workshops to titillate their literary appetites! Please EMAIL Kristy Taylor, Head of Library Services with any queries.
An Evening With Nick Earls
As part of the ATC Literary Festival in Week 4, we invite dads, male caregivers and their sons to join us for ‘A Night with Nick Earls’ - a twilight event on Thursday 9 May from 6pm-7pm on Westcourt Deck. Novelist Nick Earls of ‘Ziz Zag Street’, ‘Bachelor Kisses’ and ‘48 Shades of Brown’ fame will present an hour of literary power! Nick will speak about his career and offer personal insights and practical strategies to encourage our boys to engage in reading and writing, for pleasure. It promises to be an invaluable evening for students, highlighting the significant role that men have in modelling and encouraging a genuine love of books and reading. Numbers are limited. Registration is only via Parent Lounge and tickets are $10 per person – which includes pizza and drinks - soft drinks, juice and water. Parking is available in the Kate Street carpark. Please access the College via the main stairway from Duhig Drive and follow the signs to Westcourt library. Tickets are non‐refundable. Ms Reynoldson and the Library team look forward to welcoming all our dads and boys to this event.
Year 5 Public Speaking
This year we will again offer Public Speaking to our Year 5 students. We have the opportunity for ten students from Year 5 to participate in a round robin competition at St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane. Registrations will be via Parent Lounge. Please log on to your Parent Lounge account and accept the invitation if your son is keen to trial for and participate in this activity. Registrations opened on Wednesday 20 March and will close at 3 pm on Tuesday 26 March. More detailed information is available in the message on the ATC App.
Year 6 Debating
This year we will again offer Debating to our Year 6 students. We have the opportunity for approximately 8 to 10 students from Year 6 to participate in Debating in a round robin competition at St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane. Registrations will be via Parent Lounge. Please log on to your Parent Lounge account and accept the invitation if your son is keen to trial for and participate in this activity. Registrations open on Wednesday 20 March and will close at 3pm on Tuesday 26 March. More detailed information is on the ATC App. Registration is via Parent Lounge. The Schools involved are St Laurence's College, Marist Ashgrove, Padua College and Ambrose Treacy College. The venue is St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane. Time for debates is 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start til 7.30pm each week. Training is at lunchtime in Term 2. Trials are in Term 2, on Tuesday 16 April at first break in the 5 Treacy classroom. Please note that while this is a trial all students who indicate they wish to debate will be given the opportunity to do so. Contact Mr Gordon if you have queries. gordonl@atc.qld.edu.au
Term 2 Excursions:
The Year 7 Treacy and Nolan classes will be going on a Geography excursion to Wivenhoe Dam and surrounds on Wednesday 17 April. Students will need to be at the Middle Pick up/drop-off area no later than 8 am, ready for 8.15 am departure. The buses will return to the College by 3 pm. Please see the ATC App for the letter from Ms Connolly for further important details.
The Year 7 Conn and Wynne classes will be going on a Geography excursion to Wivenhoe Dam and surrounds on Thursday 18 April. Students will need to be at the Middle Pick up/drop-off area by no later than 8 am ready for 8.15 am departure. The buses will return to the College by 3 pm. Please see the ATC App for the letter from Ms Connolly for further important details.
The Year 10 Geography class ONLY will be going on excursion on Wednesday 1 May 2024 to the Nerang River. Students will need to be at the Kate Street Car Park by no later than 6.15 am ready for 6.30 am departure. The bus will return to the College at approximately 3.30pm. Please see the ATC App for the letter from Ms Connolly for further important details.
The Year 11 Geography students will be going on an Excursion to Fortitude Valley on Wednesday 24 April. Students will need to arrive by 7 am at the Kate St Pick up/drop-off area ready for 7.15 am departure. Students will return to school by 3.30 pm. Please see the ATC App for the letter from Ms Connolly for further important details.
Term 3 Excursions:
The Year 7 Bodkin and Campbell classes will be going on a Geography excursion to Wivenhoe Dam and surrounds on Wednesday 10 July. Students will need to be at the Middle Pick up/drop-off area no later than 8 am, ready for 8.15 am departure. The buses will return to the College by 3 pm. Please see the ATC App for the letter from Ms Connolly for further important details.
The Year 7 Lynch class will be going on a Geography excursion to Wivenhoe Dam and surrounds on Thursday 11 July. Students will need to be at the Middle Pick up/drop-off area no later than 8 am, ready for 8.15 am departure. The buses will return to the College by 3 pm. Please see the ATC App for the letter from Ms Connolly for further important details.
Big Bang Science
Year 6 students will learn about Physical Sciences based around renewable energy and electricity and become familiar with where electricity comes from and how it is produced when the team from Big Bang Science visit the college on Monday and Tuesday in the first week of Term 2. The concept of an electrical circuit and how electricity comes from a power station to our homes are explored through discussions and a visual demonstration. Students will work in small groups to complete the circuits they are instructed to build as they learn the concepts of simple circuits, switches, lights, motors, conductor and insulators. These circuits are powered by a battery pack. There are also a series of circuits to build using a variety of alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and a hand crank. The students will investigate the positives and negatives of the different sources of power generation.
FAITH AND MISSION
Sacramental Program
The Sacramental Program at Holy Family Parish will commence in Term Two. If you have a child in Years 4, 5 or above who have already been baptised, and have not yet completed their reception of the Sacraments of Initiation, please consider enrolling them in the Holy Family Sacramental preparation. Enrolments for First Holy Communion are now open. Please direct any enquiries via EMAIL to Anne Rego.
SERVICE
Year 8
In Term Two we begin our partnership with Sense Rugby as part of the Service Program. Sense Rugby provides an occupational therapy-based sports program to allow children to be part of a team, develop social and physical skills as well as manage emotions and improve self-regulation. Students will have the opportunity over the holidays and on Tuesday afternoons next term to assist with Sense Rugby sessions. During these sessions students will get the opportunity to work alongside qualified Occupational Therapists to assist students in participating in a physical activity-based program. Students may be required to work 1:1 with students, hold a tackle bag and assist with the setup and pack up of the session. This experience is an opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding of neurodiversity and physical disabilities and the impacts this can have on a person’s engagement and access in many aspects of life. This will be linked with reflections and several learning experiences/activities throughout the year culminating with a term 4 HPE unit on Disability Rights and Inclusive Sports. We look forward to seeing our Year 8s assist with these sessions and thank Mary and Robyn from Sense Rugby for allowing us to be involved with these sessions. Students can register their attendance by completing a form on their Homeroom Teams page and further information will be sent to them. If your child can attend, please encourage them to register and Mr Wong will provide further details.
MUSIC NEWS
Autumn Music Concert
Beautiful performances by the Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensembles, Wind ensemble, Concert and Big bands as well as the ATC Guitars, and Choirs rounded out a big and exciting term of Music making. Congratulations to all our performers who delighted the audience with their skills.
AIMF Sydney Music Tour
In June/July this year, 60 student musicians and vocalists are travelling to Sydney for the Australian International Music Festival. We look forward to showcasing their preparations for this milestone return event as they rehearse during Term Two. Keep an eye on our socials!
CLUB NEWS
Term Two Clubs Program gets underway in Week 2 of Term 2. Please make sure to check the ATC App for all relevant information on your respective clubs. Any changes to this information will be communicated as soon as possible.
SPORT NEWS
Pre-season Term 2 sports are well underway after the pre-season trials for Football & Rugby. We marked the start of the Touch Football, Club Basketball & Indoor Cricket trials as well. If you're yet to register, please EMAIL the Sports Office.
Beach Volleyball
We are thrilled to share that Christian Nguyen achieved a remarkable feat at the Australian Youth Beach Volleyball Championships, winning the Bronze in the U16 Boys Division. He was narrowly beaten by the gold medallist in the Semi Finals. Christian continues to love his volleyball and was an integral part of the team at the GBC Finals for ATC! Well done Christian.
ATConnect | Capping off a Mighty Cricket Season
After putting in the effort at training and on game days, our 9/10A Cricket team reflect on their performance, their improvement and the guidance from the coaching team. Their magic season will take them into 2025 with great skills, outstanding work ethic, respect for the team and a thirst for victory. CLICK HERE to read the season wrap up.
COMMUNITY NEWS
You are invited to a Gala event on Saturday 25 May 2024 at Royal on the Park, Brisbane, to support The Craig Hannam Foundation for brain cancer sufferers and their families. Ticket includes a 3-course meal, 4-hour drink packages, live music, and hosted by the renowned comedian Kat Davidson. Tickets can be purchased BY CLICKING HERE. All in the Mind - A Craig Hannam Foundation, focuses on providing support and hope to brain cancer sufferers and their families, particularly addressing the mental health side of treatment.
P&F NEWS
P&F Meeting
Join us for the first meeting for Term Two on Tuesday 23 April at 6.30-m in Mt Sion Library. Hear updates from the Principal and President and dads are asked to put your hand up to help out at the Mother's in May Celebration and showcase your best bar tending skills.
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
Save the Date Rugby Family Night Out
The ATC P&F invite all ATC families to the annual Rugby Family Night Out at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 25 May, 2024 to see the Queensland Reds take on the Western Force. The afternoon begins at ATC where ATC families meet at the NJ Hall river stage in the Junior School for pizza and drinks at 5:00pm, and then head off to Suncorp Stadium on the train from Indooroopilly Station at 6:15pm. Game kick off is 7.35pm. Tickets are available via Parent Lounge until 4:00pm Monday 20 May 2024. No late ticket sales are possible. The Reds are holding our seat allocation until that time.
Ticket Options are:
Option 1: Adult Pizza and cold drink, $40
Option 2: Junior Pizza and cold drink, $20
Option 3: Pizza and soft drink only (For existing game ticketholders) $10.00
Go to Parent Lounge to secure your tickets from 15 April. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Families can purchase as many tickets as are required. Please contact Mr Matt Butcher P&F Rugby Family Night Out Coordinator, if you have any queries or special dietary requirements. matt@mybrokersolutions.com.au Students are to wear the ATC PE Uniform or Rugby Jersey so it will be a sea of blue supporting the Qld Reds! Ticket sales are final, and no refunds can be given. Each ticket includes Entry Ticket to the game, plus pizza and drinks (non alcoholic) at ATC beforehand.
Save the Date Spring Lunch
The ATC P&F invite mothers to celebrate with friends at the ATC P&F Spring Lunch on Friday 25 October and enjoy a two course meal plus a glass of bubbles on on arrival. The event runs from 11.30am to 2.30pm at The Rose Room, Cloud Land, 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley. Ticket includes a main meal, dessert plus one glass of bubbles and a wonderful guest speaker. Raffle tickets will be on sale and funds raised will go to Breast Cancer support charities. Seats are limited to 250 attendees, so book early when ticket sales open to avoid disappointment. We sold out last year! N.B Seating will be by the Year Level of your son/s at ATC (but apart from that there will be no set seating arrangement). Dress: Wear a splash of PINK in conjunction with the October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have any queries or want to donate to the raffle, please EMAIL Prue Moloney.
We look forward to seeing you for an exciting Term Two!
Jason Sepetauc, Deputy Principal
