Coming Up Week 10
Congratulations to the students in Years 5, 7 and 9 on completing their NAPLAN Exams this week. Our final week heralds our exam and assessment period. It presents that final opportunity to maintain proactive positive habits and routines in order for your son to demonstrate what he has learned throughout the term. Please take the time this weekend to plan your week in collaboration with your son. This includes initiatives such as the Year 6 Charity fayre, Autumn Co-Curricular Music Concert and Ballymore Cup Rugby. During our final day we will celebrate the term and the Interhouse Cross Country will be held. Please engage with this information in the lead up and ensure your son attends this important community day. Finally, thank you to our exceptional staff who have once again been selfless in their service of our community. We are indeed blessed to have such professional and passionate role models for our students.
UPCOMING DATES
Monday 27 March to Thursday 30 March | Exam Period
Thursday 30 March | Year 6 Lenten Fayre
Thursday 30 March | Autumn Co-curricular Music Concert
Friday 31 March | Monday Bell Times
Friday 31 March | Last Day of Term 1 – Students finish at 3.00pm
Friday 31 March | Term 1 Celebration Liturgy
Friday 31 March | Interhouse Cross Country
Saturday 1 April – Monday 3 April | Ballymore Cup Rugby 13s, 15s, Opens
Friday 7 April | Good Friday
Saturday 8 April | Easter Saturday
Sunday 9 April | Easter Sunday
Monday 10 April | Easter Monday
Wednesday 12 April – Friday 14 April | Year 5-12 EREA Football Tournament
Monday 17 April | First Day of Term 2
FORMATION
Year 12 Formal
The Year 12 Formal will be held on Friday 21 April at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Corner of Merivale and Glenelg Street from 6:30pm - 10:00pm. Tickets close today Friday 10 March and are available through Parent Lounge. Please see the ATC App to refer to details of the event and important ticketing links.
ATConnect Formation Blog
Mr Flanagan and the Year 12s have called on students to take pride in our school and be true, gentle and kind to others. This week's Formation article looks at some our our special assemblies and initiatives of Term One and how these are building community, wellbeing and a sense of belonging and pride. CLICK HERE TO READ.
Awards
The prestigious ADF Long Tan Award for Leadership and Teamwork recognises a student who displays strong values, embodies school culture, leads without need for recognition and consistently chooses to support others. We congratulate Year 11 student Harrison Folliott and thank him for having such an impact on our community through being a member of the House Council. The Australian Defence Force nomination recognises those who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship” - characteristics that are integral to Australian society.
Feel Good Friday
It's our Feel Good (Funky) Friday fashion report and an important message about channelling your internal chatter. We know that our internal chatter zooms in on our problems and but being able to zoom out and shift our perspective can remove the self-sabotage.
Mr Flanagan's Brain Hacks for this week are:
Develop a distanced objective perspective such as Distance Self-Talk by saying a second person pronoun and your name to walk through the situation; Try Temporal Distancing and think about how you will feel about a problem tomorrow, next week, next year; Identify your people to help you broaden your perspective and name the people you go to for different reasons and then speak to them; Establish Diverting Rituals and find a grounding ritual that takes our mind off the thoughts like reading, exercise, podcasts, talking to friends. So why not lean in and channel our internal chatter and show self-sabotage the door… SLAM!
LEARNING
Parent, Student, Teacher Feedback Meetings
The Parent, Student and Teacher Feedback meetings are scheduled for Monday 24 April 2023, from 9.00am until 7.30pm (Pupil Free Day). These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s Semester One teachers and may be more introductory in their nature. We strongly encourage your child to be present at these discussions. Bookings for these meetings will open at 6.00pm on Thursday 30 March 2023 and will close at 6.00pm on Tuesday 11 April 2023. Please check the College App for instructions on how to book a feedback meeting.
Term Two Excursions
Year 11 Geography Excursion
Year 11 Geography students will be participating in an excursion to Fortitude Valley, Friday 12 May to investigate urban consolidation and the impacts of high density living, traffic congestion and human wellbeing in built up parts of the city landscape. Please see the letter below from Ms Connolly for full details of departure (7am) and what to bring. Students will need meet at 7:00am at Kate Street Drop Off zone, where they will then depart by bus at 7.15am to take them to the excursion destination in Fortitude Valley. Students will return to school by 3.30pm. Please wear Sports uniform – with closed shoes and wide brimmed school hat and bring in a backpack a raincoat or umbrella, money for three meals or bring a lunchbox, a water Bottle filled with 2 litres of water for the day and a lead pencil, clipboard and exercise book for note taking. ASSESSMENT - Please note – Students who do either Religion & Ethics (FA2 Draft) or Drama (FA3 Part A Draft) will have a draft due on the date of the Excursion – Friday 12 May. As students will be out on excursion all day and will not return until 3.30pm – students should submit their draft(s) prior to attending the excursion to ensure that it is handed in on time. If you have any queries regarding the day, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms Connelly.
Library News
ATConnect: Check out Mrs Reynoldson's blog today where she highlights the great "FLASH READING" initiative that Year 7 are taking part in. CLICK HERE to read.
We have just launched our Easter Reading Challenge - boys are to read as many books as possible over the Easter break, every book read earns a 'Bakehouse Buck', which can be redeemed at either the Bakehouse or Paddy's Place. See Mrs Reynoldson or visit Westcourt homepage for more details. Come down to collect your Easter Reading Challenge form today!
Read Know Grow newsletter: There are more details of our library events, Easter borrowing, our digital library and much more, in the latest Library News article HERE.
ATC Annual Literary Festival
This is a week where we focus on all things 'literary'! From Tuesday 9 May a range of talented authors and artists will be presenting to students in Years 4-12. There will be parent events, a book fair in Westcourt, Surprise Storytime sessions as well as a stellar line up of special guests. This year we are honoured to welcome author and poet, Josh Donellan, Manga artist David Lovegrove, slam-poet Angela Peita, non-fiction author, author, columnist and editor Tim Baker, poet and author Michelle Taylor, author Sam Wheeler and Shakespearean Hip-Hop artist, Charlie Tompson. Students will be treated to both cohort presentations and small-group workshops, to titillate their literary appetites!
Save the Date: Books and Bubbles
Join us for our annual Books and Bubbles twilight event on the beautiful riverside deck of Westcourt Library, Tuesday 9 May, launching our Literary Festival and Book Fair, hosted by Riverbend Books. Guest speaker Pauline McLeod will discuss effective strategies to engage boys with books and promote popular reads for boys across our Junior, Middle and Senior school. Cost is $10, which includes a glass of bubbles, wine or a beer. Event time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Booking details will be shared in the first week of term.
Save the Date: Mt Sion’s ‘Books and Brekky
Join us for a morning of reading while enjoying a delicious quiche or croissant at Mt Sion Library, on Thursday 11 May from 7:30am. More details will be shared in the first week of term.
FAITH & MISSION
Dash for Crash Please Volunteer
The 3rd annual Dash for Crash running festival will be on Sunday 21 May and your help is needed. This event held in honor of Damien “Crash” McMeniman, who died in 2020 of Mesothelioma from asbestos exposure in his youth. Damien was 48 at the time and valued access to quality inclusive education. His sons, currently in Year 12 at Ambrose Treacy College, proudly support this event in their father's memory with their sisters, mother and the Ambrose Treacy College community. The beneficiary of the event is the Ambrose Treacy College Foundation which aims to uphold the premise of inclusive education for those of limited financial means. All proceeds will be attributed to the Bursary Fund and enable a young man access to an education at Ambrose Treacy College. We ask you to demonstrate your community spirit and sign up for tasks from setting and monitoring the course on the day to sourcing donations for the BBQ and raffle. Please click this link to volunteer to choose how you can help. If you are able to offer your assistance by way of donating or sourcing goods, services or sponsorship, please contact the event organiser Marie McMeniman by email dashforcrash@gmail.com or Helen Hicks Administration Officer of the Ambrose Treacy College Foundation. Last year there were over 250 participants and registrations will open next week, so get your running shoes ready! Have a question? Please contact Marie or Helen for any queries.
Mini Lenten Fayre
At first break Thursday, Year 6 students will run activities to raise money for our Service program to support local charities. Years 4 and 5 students are encouraged to bring some gold coins so they can participate in the fun activities. Please note that students still need to bring their own lunch that day. Years 4 and 5 students will have a day set aside in Term Two and Term Three respectively, where they will showcase their stalls and activities with an opportunity to raise funds. These small creative initiatives provide wonderful opportunities for our students to serve and lead.
SPORT
It was great to present to the ATC community at assembly this week, on the amazing sporting achievements that took place in Term 1. From the fantastic seasons had by the First/Opens AFL Footballers, Cricketers, Swimmers and Volleyball players, to the Old Boy/Staff teams being presented their trophies for winning their matches against the Volleyball and Cricket Firsts teams, to celebrating our AIC Swimmers and supporters, as well as acknowledging the individual achievements of the below boys at a very high level.
- Oliver Fanshawe (Year 11) – AUS Blind Men's Cricket Team (World Cup - India) and AUS Men's Goalball Team (IBSA Games – England)
- Jack Harrison (Year 11) – U16 Brisbane Lions Academy
- Matt AmoAmo (Year 11) – QLD U18 State Squad
- Adam Keymer (Year 11) – QLD Rowing Pathways Performance Crew
- Xavier Hopkins (Year 8) – QLD U15 Top Team
CLUBS
Term 1 Clubs have now finished for the term. Thank you to all the keen students who have participated with such enthusiasm across the array of clubs on offer at ATC.
Term 2 Club registrations close Friday 24 March at 7pm for the remaining places in our Clubs program. There are limited places in some clubs, so please log onto your Parent Lounge account to register your son’s interest in any of the remaining vacant spots. As with all our clubs communication, please make sure you check your App subscriptions and subscribe to the relevant tag via setting on the app. After subscribing, click on the Co-curricular tile on the app face to see all info for any club you have subscribed to. If you DON'T subscribe you CAN'T see any Club information letters. The Term 2 timetable can be found on each tag. Please go to your app settings and update or change your settings and subscriptions.
CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC and DRAMA & COMMUNICATION
Autumn Music Concert Thursday 30 March
The Autumn Co-curricular Music Concert is Thursday 30 March from 5.15pm commencing with a sausage sizzle and bar. We are excited to welcome new families to the ATC Music Community especially those with performers in the Junior Band and Junior Choir. All information is available to families via the College App, if you have questions, please contact music@atc.qld.edu.au
Performance Calendar Term 2
Term 2 is an extremely busy time for our musicians and choirs. Please the College App for the Performance Calendar and ensure you have upcoming dates noted. Thank you to all our families who support our musicians!
Lessons & Rehearsals Term 2
All lessons and rehearsals re-commence from 7am 17th April (day 1, Week 1). Please continue to check your relevant teacher and ensemble tags on the College App for all updates.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Local State Member, Michael Berkman is holding a community bike ride to show local support for a completed Indooroopilly bikeway. Join them at 8:20 AM, Saturday 1 April for a relaxed ride from outside ATC to Robertson Park in Taringa. At the park, hear from a few speakers and have a coffee on Michael from coffee cart Aflorabora. People of all ages and confidence levels riding bicycles, scooters, and other micromobility options are welcome. You can ride on the road if you are comfortable, or the footpath if the road doesn't suit you. Feel free to join for just the ride, or just the coffee catchup afterwards. You can find out more and More information here: https://www.michaelberkman.com.au/communityrideindro.”
P & F NEWS
Meeting Dates
All are invited to join the P&F President, Mr Ben Prain, and the Principal at our meetings on Tuesday evenings once each month. We meet in Mt Sion Library at 6.30pm. Our upcoming meetings are on Tuesday 18 April, 9 May, 11 July, 8 August, 5 September, 10 October and 21 November. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
Save the Date
The 8th annual Rugby Family Night Out will be a special night at Suncorp stadium for our community as we cheer on the Qld Reds play and get to see the ATC Taiko drummers perform in front of a large and appreciative crowd. We look forward to you joining us on Friday 19 May when the Reds take on the Auckland Blues. Ticketing and further information will be released at Easter. Keep an eye on the App. Thank you to Mr Andrew Taylor for once again coordinating this event on behalf of the ATC P&F.
Year 12 Formal Parent Event
The Year 12 Parent Coordinators cordially invite Year 12 parents and caregivers to attend the Year 12 Parent's Function on Friday 21 April from 7:00 PM - 10 PM during the Senior’s Formal. Make your way to The Charming Squire, just a short walking distance from the Brisbane Convention Centre. Tickets can be purchased via Trybooking and are $43 per person for a 3-hour canapes package (please advise of dietary requirements) Beverages are available to be purchased at the bar at own cost. The Charming Squire - located in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre - 3/133 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Any queries please contact your Parent Representatives Andi Yeo, Megan Williamson, Nicole Mudgway and Annalinda Robinson.
Let’s finish this Term in a strong, positive way!
Mr Conor Finn
Acting Deputy Principal
