Coming Up Week 3
I hope all families have had a positive first two weeks of the term. It has been another massive week at ATC with the spotlight strongly on The Arts and the celebration of the imagination, creativity, skill and our talented students. Our Arts programs provide so many opportunities for our students to express their creativity in and out of the classroom. The ATC Arts program also is a key component of our goal of providing an education to develop well rounded young people, and the programs input so much soul into our ATC community. I thank all our classroom teachers across The Arts subjects (Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts) and all our Co-curricular staff for their continual energy, expertise and effort in providing such positive opportunities.
The week began with the Choral Concert, followed by a very entertaining College Assembly on Tuesday. Live band performance, Drama discussions, portrait paintings, Media Arts videos and impromptu music stings had the crowd engaged and enlightened.
Wednesday evening saw the opening of the ARTery exhibition, with entertained provided by the Guitar ensemble. The array of types of Visual Art and the talent on display is quite extraordinary. If you have not had the chance to see the Art work it remains open on Saturday from 4-6pm during Jazz By The River. Come and see the creativity of your son and his peers. Congratulations to all students and especially our winners who received awards, trophies and prize packs.
Highly Commended
Junior School - Charlie C, Middle School - Jack M; Senior School Gabriel S.
Principal’s Awards
Mr Ryan proudly presented the Principal’s Awards for Excellence to Nash G Year 4, Reg G Year 5, Kip C Year 6, Matthew D Year 7, Raff B Year 8, Ben H Year 9, Lukah V Year 10, Hugh F Year 11 and William W in Year 12.
Over the last two weeks, ATC’s Got Talent has been running at lunchtimes with so many students displaying their passion and talent across so many forms. The finals were held on Wednesday with the winners in very close decisions.
This week finishes with our biggest community event of the year, Jazz By The River on Saturday. It should be a fantastic event once again, and if you haven’t grabbed tickets yet, please read below for details for you to come along and be a part of the ATC community.
ARTS Week is so big at ATC due to the range of talent, that is has had to be extended into week Three. The students involved in the Actors Studio will be presenting Lord of the Flies on Tuesday and Wednesday 17-18 October. This is our first such production and I encourage you to come along and support our FREE performance with student premiere performers. More details are below.
Today ATC was painted pink. Staff and students brought out their absolute best apparel to support Breast Cancer awareness. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign observed in October to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, support those affected by the disease, and raise funds for research, prevention, and treatment. The theme for 2023 is 'Keeping Her in the Picture,' a plea to everyone to keep an eye on the well-being of the significant women in their lives. A poignant example here amongst our ATC community was provided at College Assembly when Ms Sam Wild – McElroy (a School Officer at ATC) was supported by her son, Cooper (a Year 12 student) in sharing her personal story about breast cancer. The intent of this personal talk and ‘pink day’ is for our young people to talk about the awareness of breast cancer, and show solidarity and support
A reminder of two notable events next week. Term Three Co-curricular photos will be taken on Tuesday. These are important team photos that will be used in the ATC Yearbook for 2023 and I encourage all students involved to be aware of the schedule and he uniform needs. Full details are outlined below.
Also on Tuesday, we will recognise another batch of young people who have been signs of faith in their daily life with our Term Four Signum Fidei breakfast.
Please read on for more upcoming events to ensure you are up to date.
UPCOMING DATES
Saturday 14 October | Jazz by the River
Monday 16 October | Year 10 Media Arts in Practice incursion
Tuesday 17 October | Co-curricular Photo Day
Tuesday 17 October | Signum Fidei Breakfast
Tuesday 17 October | India Immersion 2024 Online Information Session
Tuesday 17 October | Actors Studio Performance “Lord of the Flies”
Wednesday 18 October | Friday Bell Times
Wednesday 18 October | Year 12 Last Day of Classes
Wednesday 18 October | Gate to Gate
Wednesday 18 October | Senior School House Assembly/Year 12 Ritual (Periods 5 & 6)
Wednesday 18 October | Actors Studio Performance “Lord of the Flies”
Thursday 19 October to Friday 20 October | Year 12 Study Period
Thursday 19 October | Year 10 Digital Solutions Capture the Flag Competition
Thursday 19 October | Years 10-12 Drama excursion to QPAC
Friday 20 October to Sunday 22 October | Year 7-8 QLD Volleyball Schools Cup
Saturday 21 October | AIC Touch Football Invitational
Sunday 22 October | AIC Water Polo Invitational
Jazz by the River – Saturday 14 October
It’s not to late to secure your ticket to ATC’s Jazz by the River, showcasing our very talented musicians. Pre-ordering of the Cheese Boards and Dessert Boxes has closed, but you can purchase plenty of delicious food tomorrow or bring your own picnic! A few reminders:
- The event starts at 4:00pm – feel free to come a bit earlier with your picnic blanket to set up on our grassed area.
- This is an EFTPOS only event.
- This is a licenced event – strictly no BYO alcohol allowed.
- This is a College event – current ATC students are not permitted to purchase/drink alcohol at this event.
We are always on the lookout for volunteers so if you have capacity to help on the night, please go to https://volunteersignup.org/38HMA
Co-curricular Photo Day
Co-curricular Yearbook photos will be taken for Term 2 & 3 sports on Tuesday 17th October from 9:30am in the Nudgee Junior Hall. These photos are used for the Annual Yearbook, therefore we need 100% participation from all team players. Students are reminded that they must bring their ID cards to the photos. We also ask students to wear the ATC sports uniform.
Sports included are -
- Track & Field
- Water Polo
- Football (Soccer)
- GBC, Primary & All Schools Touch Football
- Rugby
- Volleyball 10B (Retake)
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Indoor Cricket
The following firsts teams are to wear their firsts jersey:
Football 1st XIs, Football GBC Seniors, Rugby 1st XV, Basketball GBC Senior 1, Indoor Cricket Senior, Touch Football GBC Senior, Touch Football All Schools 18 boys. Track and Field athletes are to wear their training shirt presented to them at the AIC champs.
A schedule has been provided to staff and students with times for each group photo. Students are reminded to please check this schedule for when their team/sport photo is on.
Students are to arrive to the back of NJ Hall 10 minutes before the scheduled photo time with their student ID card.
Drama Production - Actors Studio Lord of the Flies
ATC Actor’s Studio invites you to our 2023 production of Lord of the Flies on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 October at 6:30pm in Nudgee Junior Hall. Drinks can be purchased at the bar and nibbles will be served. Please register your attendance via Parent Lounge to assist with our planning. This production runs for two nights only!
LEARNING
Year 12 Important Information and Dates External Assessment
An important letter from our Dean of Learning, Lara Morgan, with information regarding important dates and exam protocol for the 2023 Year 12 External Exams including timetables, directions, equipment lists is on the ATC App.
Senior Drama Excursion
On Thursday 19 October, at 6:15pm the Senior Drama students will attend an excursion at Playhouse, QPAC, South Brisbane to see Frankenstein by Shake & Stir Theatre Company as part of our Drama curriculum. The aim of the learning activity is to provide students with the experience of viewing live theatre, which helps them understand the practical application of Drama and theatre and build their analytical and evaluative skills. Students are to arrange private transportation to and from the venue. Students are to arrive at the meeting point, The Wheel of Brisbane, South Brisbane at 6:15pm. Students are to be collected by parents from The Wheel of Brisbane, South Brisbane promptly at 9:00pm. Students may bring money for food provided at the venue if they wish to purchase a drink or snacks before the show or during the interval. Dress Code: Students are encouraged to dress in Smart Casual attire. Closed in shoes and long pants are required, and any text or design on clothing is to be reflective of the school’s culture and standards.
INCLUSIVE PRACTICES
OCTOBER - DYSLEXIA AND ADHD AWARENESS MONTH
The month of October shines a light on both Dyslexia and ADHD. Approximately, 10-20% of the population is affected by dyslexia, and another 10% by ADHD. Here at ATC, we currently have 83 students diagnosed with dyslexia and 129 students with ADHD. It’s important that we not only recognise and support these students, but also take the opportunity to celebrate the unique perspective and strengths that neurodiversity brings to our community.
While both dyslexia and ADHD may present certain barriers to learning, the neurodiverse mind also can be a source of remarkable creativity, resilience, and innovation. Staff have been provided with helpful classroom resources, how students with Dyslexia and/or ADHD learn best, and what their strengths are. At ATC, we will always support and advocate for our students by promoting awareness, acceptance and inclusiveness for ALL people. By participating in Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness months and lighting up our Edmund Rice building red and then orange, we not only raise awareness but also create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and has a sense of belonging.
FAITH & MISSION
Year 12 2024 Information Night
A reminder to Parents and Caregivers of Year 11 students, that you are invited to attend the Year 12 2024 Parent Information Evening on Tuesday 24 October from 6:00pm in Nudgee Junior Hall. All details are included in the letter from Matt Warr on the ATC App. PLEASE NOTE that no students are to attend. If you have any queries, please contact Matt Warr through the Faith and Mission Office. warrm@atc.qld.edu.au
St Vincent de Formal | Thursday 26 October
Year 10 students are invited to register for the St Vincent de Formal on Thursday 26 October from 3:45pm in the NJ Hall with Year 10 students from Brigidine College. This is a fun afternoon of trivia, speed meeting and pizza. The registration link has been emailed directly to all Year 10 students and they have been reminded that numbers are limited. Communication will be sent to parents of those students who have registered to request permission for their child to attend. During the week of the event, students are asked to visit the Vinnies Pop Up Shop at first break on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 October to purchase clothing and accessories for $20 per person. Cash or Eftpos will be accepted. All funds from these purchases support the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Students will then wear these items to the event. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Faith and Mission Office.
SERVICE
Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
As a major Junior School Service initiative, we once again invite students, families and friends of the Ambrose Treacy College Junior School to join Cure Brain Cancer Foundation for an inspirational 5km morning walk through 7th Brigade Park, Chermside on Sunday 22 October from 9am. Students and families are asked to register by CLICKING HERE. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure registration with our team. As part of this service initiative, boys that register will also gain 3 Service hours in Term 4. Parents are asked to email their homeroom teacher so that students are recognised with these hours. Students are asked to wear their ATC Sports uniform for the walk. After you complete the walk, you can enjoy the entertainment and food stalls that will be set up in the park. Full details from Mr Stewart are on the ATC App.
SPORT
Our Year 9-10 Basketball team will be competing in the Champion Basketball School of Queensland competition at the Coomera Indoor Sports centre from Thursday October 12 until Sunday October 15. Good luck to the students. Our Volleyball teams are preparing for the Queensland Volleyball Schools Cup from October 20-22. The AIC Touch Football competition will also be held on Saturday October 21.
Cricket training commenced this week for students in Year 10-11 and training for most other Term 1 sports commences in Week 3. Swimming training has also commenced for all students who are interested in making the ATC swim team for Term 1. All training details are available on the ATC app.
P & F NEWS
Meeting Dates
Please join the P&F Executive Team in the Mt Sion Library on Tuesday 21 November at 6.30pm for the last P&F meeting of the year, to hear updates from the Principal and news regarding our community events at the College. All are welcome to come along. This meeting will be a Planning Meeting for 2024 – your opinions and suggestions are always welcomed and valued.
Enjoy Week 3.
Mr David Gardiner
Deputy Principal
