Coming Up Term 2 - Week 1

KEY DATES

Important Dates April and May

• Monday 21 April Easter Public Holiday
• Tuesday 22 April First Day of Term 2
• Friday 25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday
• Tuesday 29 April P&F Meeting
• Thursday 1 May - Parent Teacher Meetings 4pm to 7.30pm
• Friday 2 May Pupil Free Day - Parent Teacher Meetings 9am to 3pm
• Monday 5 May Labour Day Public Holiday
• Tuesday 6 May Interhouse Cross Country
• Friday 9 May Year 7 Retreat
• Friday 16 May Year 9 Mass
• Friday 16 May P&F Second Hand Uniform Sale
• Tuesday 20 May Leinster House Seniors Mass
• Wednesday 21 May Formal School Photos
• Wednesday 21 May Mothers in May Evening 5pm
• Friday 23 May Connacht House Mass
• Tuesday 27 May Ulster House Mass
• Tuesday 27 May P&F Meeting
• Wednesday 28 May Beanies for Brain Cancer (dress up day)
• Friday 30 May Munster House Mass

Term 2 - First day of Formal Uniform and Formal Photo Day (12 May)

Formal Uniform - Monday 12 May, is the first day of the Formal Uniform where the College tie and suit coat are to be worn. This year is also the first year of compulsory long pants for our Senior Students (Years 10-12).

Formal Photo Day is being held on Wednesday 21 May. Further details have been shared on the app.

LEARNING

Interim reports were released on Friday 4 April 2025.

Parent, Student and Teacher Feedback online Team Meetings are scheduled with your child’s Semester One Teachers on Thursday 1 May 2025 4pm to 7.30pm and Friday 2 May 2025 9am to 3pm.

Bookings for these meetings opened on 4 April 2025 and close at 6pm on Monday 28 April 2025. Parents will still be able to view their bookings but will not be able to make further bookings or changes after this time.

Further details have been shared on the app.

Geography Excursions Coming Up - letters for Parents/Caregivers have been shared on Parent Lounge with further details:

Term 2

• 7 Geography Wivenhoe Dam Water Excursion 23/04/2025
• 11 Geography - Fortitude Valley Urban Geography Excursion 30/04/2025
• 8 Wynne and Nolan Geography Coasts - Palm Beach and Point Danger 08/05/2025
• 8 Campbell Geography Coasts - Palm Beach and Point Danger 16/05/2025
• 10 Geography River Management Numinbah Valley 16/05/2025
• 9 Lynch and Treacy Geography Excursion - Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha and Boondall Wetlands 23/05/2025
• 9 Bodkin and Conn Geography Excursion - Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha and Boondall Wetlands 28/05/2025

FAITH AND MISSION

Year 12 Claddagh Retreat

We are pleased to advise that we have secured venues for the rescheduled Year 12 Claddagh Retreat. The new dates for Retreat are Wednesday 4 June to Friday 6 June. Further details have been shared on the app.

Anzac Day Liturgies

As a College we commemorate ANZAC Day, a national day to remember and honour all Australians who have served in times of peace and war. Marking the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings in 1915 during World War I on April 25, Australia reflects on the sacrifices made by those who have served in the armed forces. We will hold two Liturgies at the College on Thursday 24 April marking this day of reflection.

Poppies and commemorative ribbons will be available for sale at the College receptions from Week 1 Term 2.

MUSIC

Term 2 plans to be busy with all ensemble rehearsals and lessons commencing from 7am Tuesday 22 April. Students, please ensure you check the College App for updated timetables.

The Term 2 Performance Calendar is available now on the College App. Upcoming events include:

All enquiries: music@atc.qld.edu.au

SPORT

Sport Training in Term 2 will begin on the first Tuesday back (22 April) and matches will being on the first Saturday in Week 1 of Term 2. The Term 2 team lists and Training schedule are live on the ATC App under the relevant tags, please make sure to read through all the information needed in order to be prepared for Term 2 sport. We look forward to seeing the boys back in action soon and can't wait to get started!

CLUBS

The Term 2 Clubs program registrations have now closed. Please keep an eye on the App for any notices extending clubs which still have spots available in them. Term 2 Clubs will begin in Week 2 for registered students, unless otherwise stated on the Term 2 Clubs timetable, which can be found on the app under the Clubs tag.  We ask students to please arrive on time for their relevant club session.

MOTHERS IN MAY - Wednesday 21 May

Mothers in May, our special event to honour the female caregivers in our lives, is being held on Wednesday 21 May from 5pm to 7pm by the river. We will celebrate your contribution to the lives of the young men of ATC. Gather under the fairy lights by the river to sip champagne and savour gourmet canapés and catch up with friends.

The $35 entry ticket includes champagne, wine and juice, canapés, and a gift. ATC mums, grandmas and important female figures are most welcome. Indulgence Raffle. And yes, we have a raffle just for you! Our generous sponsors have donated divine gifts for our raffle which would make every mum smile! Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Sales close on Friday 16 May via Parent Lounge.

If you can’t come along, you can still take a chance in the raffle! book here: https://tass.atc.qld.edu.au/pa...

Request for Support – Dash for Crash Sunday 25 May

The Dash for Crash will take place at 7am on Sunday, 25 May in memory of Damien McMeniman, who tragically lost his life to Mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure.

Damien was a passionate runner and triathlete who attended Edmund Rice schools in Brisbane during the 1970s and 1980s. He deeply valued the camaraderie of his fellow athletes and believed in the importance of quality, inclusive education at Ambrose Treacy College.

This event is proudly supported by Damien’s wife and children, honouring his legacy and commitment to community and education.

Please contact Marie McMeniman DashforCrash@gmail.com, for any queries.

Call for Volunteers - Dash for Crash Running Festival 2025

Exciting volunteer opportunities are now open for the Dash for Crash Running Festival 2025, hosted by the Ambrose Treacy College Foundation on Sunday 25 May 2025.

Join us in making this event a success by signing up through the below link.
Simply follow the instructions on the page—it only takes a few seconds to sign up!

Thank you for your support and for being part of this incredible event. We appreciate your help!

P&F NEWS

2025 Meeting Dates

Please join the P&F Executive at the next meeting on Tuesday 29 April in the Waterford Lecture Theatre, Senior School precinct at 6.30pm. Meet the Principal and Deputy Principal and hear the latest updates on College event. (See the College Map - 17. Waterford)

Can you also join us on the dates below? We look forward to meeting you!

Upcoming Meeting Dates:

Tuesday 29 April at 6.30pm and Tuesday 27 May, Tuesday 22 July, Tuesday 2 September P&F AGM 6.30pm, Tuesday 14 October and Tuesday 25 November for the P&F 2026 Planning Meeting 6.30pm

For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary  pandf@atc.qld.edu.au

P&F Events

• P&F 2nd Hand Uniform Sale - Friday 16 May
• Trivia Night - Saturday 2 August
• AGM - Tuesday 2 September
• P&F Ladies Spring Lunch - Friday 24 October at Victoria Park

ATC P&F Spring Lunch - Friday 24 October

Come and celebrate with friends and meet new ones at the ATC P&F Spring Lunch on Friday 24 October at Victoria Park from 11.30am. Ticket sales release will be advertised through the ATC App in Semester Two. Raffle tickets will be for sale to win great prizes! Should you have any enquiries please contact the event organisers, Sasha Tucker sashatucker@gmail.com and Melissa Kuflik melkuflick@hotmail.com

Second Hand Uniform Shop - Friday 16 May

On Friday 16 May the P&F are hosting a Second Hand Uniform Sale:

• Friday 16 May
• 7am to 9am
• 3pm to 5pm
• Second Hand Uniform Shop - Brothers Oval (look for the welcome flag)

Second Hand Uniform Donations

If you have any uniforms you would like to donate, please deliver them to Main Reception between Monday to Friday 8am to 3.30pm.

Contact: Melissa (0426881203) or Sasha (0411460351) with queries.

All proceeds from the stall go to the P&F and will support initiatives at the school.

Further details have been shared on the app.

ATC Campus Tours

Discover why your son should start his ATC journey in Year 4! Register for our next Campus Tour on Thursday 29 May at 4pm and chat to our staff and students. We look forward to proudly showing you our school.