Coming Up Week 1 2025
The ATC staff wish all our families a very happy, safe and holy Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in the new year.
With the 2025 school year not too far away, we are excited to share important and helpful information with families to assist in getting started at ATC. Please be aware there is a staggered start to the year, across Tuesday and Wednesday after the Australia Day Public Holiday, so please check the details below.
COLLEGE RECEPTION HOLIDAY HOURS
College Reception will be open from 8am to 4pm over the holidays with the exception of Monday 23 December to Friday 3 January. Senior Reception is closed during the holidays and reopens in Term One. On the first day of school, College Reception will open at 8am and Senior Reception will open at 8am.
THOSE FIRST DAYS OF 2025
TUESDAY 28 JANUARY - YEARS 4, 7 & 12 begin
Year 4 Students start at 9am on Tuesday 28 January. Year 4 students are to arrive no earlier than 8.30am and can be dropped at the Bridge Street drop off/pick up zone, marked Number 24 on the College map. Please make sure you son is dropped off no later than 8.45am on the first day. Staff and students will meet your child at the drop off zone and escort them to their Homeroom. School will finish for Year 4 students at 2:30pm (only on the first day) and students are to be collected from the Bridge Street drop off/pick up zone marked No. 24 on the college map. Students must be dressed in the College Day uniform for Student ID photos.
Years 7 and 12 Students start on Tuesday 28 January at 8.30am. Students are to arrive no earlier than 8am and can be dropped at the Duhig Drive drop off zone marked No. 20 on the College map. Staff will be there to assist students to their Homerooms. Years 7 and 12 students finish at 3pm and pick up is from Duhig Drive drop off/pick up zone marked No. 20 on the college map. Please make sure your son knows the pick-up arrangements for your family on the first day as the traffic can be busy. Students must be dressed in the College Day uniform for Student ID photos.
TUESDAY 28 JANUARY - NEW STUDENTS IN ALL OTHER YEAR LEVELS
An Orientation Session will be held on Tuesday 28 January for new students starting in Years 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 from 12.30pm. Students are to go with their parents to the back of the Nudgee Junior Hall, marked No. 4 on the College Map by 12.30pm. Orientation finishes at 2.30pm and students can be collected from the pick up zones marked on the College Map. Students must be dressed in the College Day uniform for Student ID photos.
OPEN CLASSROOMS YEARS 5 & 6
On Tuesday 28 January students in Years 5 and 6 only can come to drop off their school books in their Homeroom from 1.30pm to 3pm only.
WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY
We welcome all students on campus on Wednesday 29 January. The bell goes at 8.30am. All Junior School students are to be dropped at the Bridge Street drop off/pick up zone, marked Number 24 on the College map by 8.15am each day. School finishes at the normal time of 3pm. Middle & Senior School students can be dropped off and picked up from the Duhig Drive pick up zone marked No. 20 on the College map. School finishes at 3pm.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST DAY
ALL STUDENTS must have their hat, morning tea, lunch, (or funds for the Tuckshop), a water bottle, and school books in their College bag.
KEY DATES
WEEK 1
Tuesday 28 January | Year 4 (9am-2.30pm) and Years 7, & 12 (8.30am-3pm) attend
Tuesday 28 January | Orientation New students in Year 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 & 11 from 12.30-2.30pm
Tuesday 28 January | Open Classrooms Years 5 & 6 only (1.30-3pm)
Wednesday 29 January | all students on campus from 8.30am
Friday 31 January | Middle and Senior Schools House Gala Day
WEEK 2
Tuesday 4 February | Year 12, 2024 Scholars’ Assembly and Senior School Academic Assembly
Tuesday 4 February | P & F Meeting
Thursday 6 February | Years 7-12 Swimming Championships
Thursday 6 February | Middle School Parent Information Evening 6pm
Friday 7 February | Junior & Middle School Academic Assembly
Saturday 8 February | P & F Years 4 & 7 Welcome Picnic (3:00pm – 5:00pm)
WEEK 3
Tuesday 11 February | Opening Mass, Riverlife Years 7-12 only, 12pm
Wednesday 12 February | Year 10 & 11 Parent Information Evening 6pm
Thursday 13 February | Junior School Parent Information Evening 6pm
Friday 14 February | Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Friday 14 February | Junior School Opening Mass
WEEK 4
Monday 17 February | Year 10 Retreat
Friday 21 February | Year 4 Retreat
Saturday 22 February | P&F Kick off Cocktails 6pm.
CLASS LISTS 2025
It is our aim to ensure fairness and transparency for all members of our community as we allocate the students to their 2025 class groups. Class lists will be released on Monday 20 January 2025. The January release date is a change of practice. It is reflective of the College’s evolution and considers the complexities of planning a timetable in a larger Years 4 to 12 setting.
BELL TIMES
Bell times can be found on the ATC App under NOTICES.
UNIFORMS
On their first day, students in Years 4 –12 are to wear their Day Uniform to school. This includes the pinstriped shirt, (white shirt for Year 12s) grey shorts, College hat, long socks and polished, black school shoes. (NOTE: The College suitcoat and tie are not required to be worn in Term One, unless communicated by the College.)
Teachers will inform students on which day they are to wear their Sports uniform.
Lost Property
Lost Property that was not collected at the end of term will be donated to the P&F 2025 second-hand uniform shop which will be operating regularly from the start of 2025 in the canteen on Brothers Oval. Times and dates will be shared in the new year, but please consider donating your sons old uniforms to the P&F. Before the school year begins, we strongly advise you to carefully label all items with your son's name. If items are labelled, they can easily be returned to the student or retrieved from College Reception.
Purchasing Uniforms
College uniform items are available from The School Locker, Oxley. They are open 6 days a week. Information regarding purchasing uniforms is available on The School Locker website CLICK HERE, or phone the Oxley store on 3725 2500. Please see the ATC Uniform Policy HERE.
PADLOCKS
Padlocks are for lockers in Middle and Senior School students only. Locks will be provided to Year 7 students on the first day of school, at the same time as students are allocated their new College Laptop (see IT News below). Continuing students who have lost their padlocks can purchase replacements via ATC Shop, or by EFTPOS at Student Reception. Once ordered, students will be able to collect their replacement lock from Student Reception. Please note students are only permitted to bring ATC issued locks. Years 8 – 12 must bring their locker padlock and their fully charged laptop on the first day.
TUCKSHOPS
The tuckshops will be open from Tuesday 28 January. Students purchase using their Student ID card. The tuckshops are cashless. Parents can upload funds to their son's ATCShop account via Parent Lounge.
STUDENT ID PHOTOS
On Tuesday 28 January all new students and students and Years 4, 7 and 12 will have their Student ID Photo taken in Nudgee Junior Hall. Wear your ATC day uniform - stripe shirt (or white shirt for Year 12s) grey pants, school socks and polished black shoes.
TRANSPORT
Bus services will resume on 28 January to and from the College. Our bus services are supplied by Southern Cross Transit in partnership with Brigidine College. We also offer a bus route from Clayfield via Ashgrove and Bardon with Brisbane Bus Lines. Timetables and information can be viewed HERE on the College Website. Bus tickets can be purchased on the Southern Cross website and BBL tickets purchased via the ATC Shop.
IT NEWS 2025
Laptops will be returned to students in Week 1, 2025
Year 4 will receive new laptops, bags and chargers
Year 5-6 laptops, bags and chargers will be returned
Year 7 will receive new laptops, bags and chargers
Year 8-9 will receive laptops back. Bags and chargers were not handed in at end of 2024. Please keep these safe over the holidays.
Year 10 will receive new laptops, bags and chargers.
Year 11 will receive laptops back. Bags and chargers were not handed in at end of 2024. Please keep these safe over the holidays.
Year 12 keep their laptops over the Christmas holidays. If your laptop requires a repair, please contact the ATC Service Desk via email, or College Reception to arrange a time to drop in the laptop before school starts. Please note the Office is open 8am to 4pm in the holidays. Please email the IT Department if you have any queries. servicedesk@atc.qld.edu.au
MOBILE DEVICE USE
In line with the Qld Government's new guidelines regarding mobile device use in schools, ATC has amended our policy regarding the use of mobile phones. Students will NOT be permitted to use their mobile phone or smart watch to tap and pay in the tuckshops. They will need to either have a credit/debit card, or their Student ID card with funds uploaded via ATCShop. CLICK HERE to read the policy.
ATCSHOP ACCOUNTS
Students can use funds in their ATCShop account by tapping their Student ID card at the tuckshop. Before school begins, please set up your ATCShop account and deposit funds. ATCShop offers easy options to purchase online locker padlocks; school badges; bus tickets; laptop chargers; Student ID cards; printing credit; swimming lessons and squad training sessions; and music items such as reeds. Most importantly, it is an easy way for students to use their Student ID card to tap and pay at the tuckshop using funds that are on their ATCShop account. CLICK HERE to read the Set Up instructions for ATCShop. A helpful video provides details of how to set up an account, CLICK HERE TO WATCH. ATC Shop offers an option for automatic top-ups and once set up, it ensures the account will always have available funds and an option to receive itemised statements (select "View statements” for each student). Users can select how often and how much detail they would like to receive in these statements.
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS IN PARENT LOUNGE
Before school starts, it is a good time to update all your contact details in Parent Lounge. If staff need to contact you during the school day, we use this information to reach you. Medical details including Medicare number and expiry date must be updated before the new school year begins, as this information is collated and checked prior to Camp Week (Week 6 Term One) Please login to Parent Lounge to update your child's medical details and if required, your email address, mobile phone numbers and home address.
2025 STATIONERY LISTS
All Stationery Lists are available to view on the College App, under both the Year Levels and the Orientation tags.
SCHOOL FEES
Accounts and Payments
The College offers parents/caregivers two payment options to assist in paying their account on time by the due date – a term payment option and a College administered instalment payment.
Fee statements are emailed at least one week prior to the start of each term, with payment due by the first day of term unless you have a chosen the college payment plan . Term One fees are due and payable on Tuesday 28 January 2025. The College’s preferred method of payment is through a regular payment plan facilitated by completing the School Fee Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit), which is located on the College Website and needs returning to the College Finance department.
Term payments are accepted by BPay. Credit card facilities (EFTPOS) are available both at the College Office and via telephone. The College does not accept cash or cheque payments.
Edstart
Edstart offers a flexible and low-cost way to pay for tuition fees over an extended period of time. As well as tuition fees, levies, VET courses, club fees, tours and tournaments, voluntary building fund contributions, uniforms, private music tuition and any amounts outstanding may be included. Click here to apply online or visit www.edstart.com.au
Payment by Instalments Option
Fees paid by weekly/fortnightly/monthly/term instalments can be arranged by completing the College School Fees Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit) form which is available on the College website. CLICK HERE. You can find the College Fees Schedule, Payment Authority and Edstart payment plan information on the College website.
If you need to update your payment arrangement, please email fees@atc.qld.edu.au
ABSENT FROM SCHOOL
Please CLICK HERE to watch this helpful video on how to log your son's absence from school
COLLECTION OF 2025 STUDENTS’ INFORMATION
The Australian Government Department of Education collects student residential addresses and under the Australian Education Regulation 2013, the College is required to provide the department with names and residential addresses of our parent(s) and/or guardian(s); students’ residential address (excluding student names); whether the student is a primary or secondary student (education level) and whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status). Before the new school year begins, parents and caregivers are asked to login to their Parent Lounge account and check that the address details registered with the College are correct, and update them if required.
LIBRARY HOLIDAY BORROWING
To keep children occupied on the holidays, why not check out our digital library which is open for borrowing 24/7! We encourage boys to borrow eBooks and audiobooks. Alternative options for digital borrowing during the break: Epic Books - a learning digital reading platform app and website - try free for the first month! There are so many Brisbane City Council Apps including Libby and Borrowbox. Enjoy free access to a range of eBooks and audiobooks, using your BCC library membership. Visit our ATC Library Website today!
P & F NEWS
Meeting Dates for the new school year
All are invited to join the P&F President, Mr George Patrikios, and the Principal at the scheduled first meetings on Tuesday 4 February 2025 in Mt Sion Library at 6.30pm. Or join us on the following dates in 2025: Tuesday 11 March; 29 April, 27 May, 22 July, 2 September AGM, 14 October and 25 November for the big 2026 Planning Meeting. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
P&F Save the Date
- Welcome picnics Saturday 8 February 3pm on Brothers Oval
- P&F Kick off Cocktails Saturday 22 February
- Trivia Night Saturday 2 August
- AGM Tuesday 2 September
- P&F Ladies Spring Lunch Friday 24 October at Victoria Park
Years 4 and 7 Welcome Events
The annual P&F Welcome afternoon events are being held on Saturday 8 February on the College Ovals for families and students of Years 4 and Year 7 from 3pm to 5pm. BYO chairs, picnic food and drinks (no alcohol please) and relax and get to know one another. Year 12 student leaders will assist with games with the younger children and kids will be entertained on the inflatable Ninja course! Siblings are welcome to come along for the fun too! Contact Nicole Moy if you have any queries: moynicole@hotmail.com
Co-curricular Music
Co-curricular Instrumental and Drama & Communication lessons, all ensemble and choir rehearsals commence from Monday 3 February. A copy of the rehearsal timetable and individual lesson timetables are available via the ATC App. Please ensure you are subscribed to the relevant Music Tags for your son's teacher and ensemble.
I hope this outline of important dates and information helps families to plan ahead for a smooth start tothe 2025 school year. We will share more details mid January. I wish you a very holy, happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
