Coming Up Week 3

ANZAC Day

‘This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’ (John 15:12-15)

Warril Place provided a scenic and poignant backdrop for our ANZAC Day liturgies. Like all Australians the ATC community paused to reflect upon the sacrifices made by ordinary people to secure the liberties we enjoy. Deputy Commander of the 11th Army Brigade (and ATC parent) Colonel Mark Smith engaged students in his occasional address by animating the extraordinary feats in times of war of some of those ordinary men and women. His address provided students the opportunity to connect to ideas around honour and service. It also was wonderful to see a high level of student engagement in the liturgy. I acknowledge the student leaders who spoke, and the catafalque party and escorts who were comprised of ATC students who are Australian Defence Force cadets.

Lest We Forget.

Edmund Rice Feast Day

Next Friday is a special day for the College as we celebrate Blessed Edmund Rice’s Feast Day alongside 170,000 students across 20 countries. Edmund Rice Education – Beyond Borders (erebb.org) Like all schools, Ambrose Treacy College strives to be an inclusive place. We are present to students and demonstrate compassion and forgiveness in our approach. We also preference the needs of those in the wider community who suffer from suffer from disadvantage. The ATC service program enables students to action this preference, and in doing so recognising the dignity of individuals.

Who was Edmund Rice?

Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice, was a Roman Catholic missionary and educationalist. Edmund was the founder of two religious institutes of religious brothers: the Congregation of Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers.

Born in Callan, Ireland, in 1762, Edmund came to the bustling city port of Waterford as a young man. He was talented and energetic and soon became very wealthy. Married to Mary Elliot, in 1789 he experienced her tragic death soon after she gave birth to their daughter Mary. Deeply saddened by her loss, Edmund entered a time of mourning. As his daughter continued to open the depths of his love, his relationship with God deepened. In his own brokenness, he was moved with compassion to recognise the brokenness of those around him. He entered more deeply into their struggle and found in the story of Jesus the call to liberation that is at the heart of what Jesus preached and in which his church is engaged.

The Ireland of Edmund’s day was an unjust place where many lived in poverty and social structures deeply oppressed the majority of the population. In 1802 he set up a free school for boys living in poverty. His aim was to promote an education that recognised the dignity of each individual and thus he sought to liberate them from their ignorance of God and of their Catholic faith, while at the same time empowering them with an education which would enable them to rise from the demeaning poverty and sense of hopelessness in which they were trapped. Thus Edmund sought to liberate individuals and indeed to free his society from oppression. Who was Edmund Rice? - Edmund Rice Centre (erc.org.au)

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 are selling fast via Parent Lounge and numbers are limited. We look forward to seeing you there. A female caregivers only event.

KEY DATES

Tuesday 30 April | Year 8 Geography

Wednesday 1 May | Year 10 Geography Excursion

Wednesday 1 May | Signum Fidei Breakfast

Thursday 2 May | Year 5 St Helena Excursion

Friday 3 May | Blessed Edmund Rice Feast Day

Friday 3 May | Interhouse Cross Country

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE WEEK 2

A Time to Remember

With milestones to mark and sacrifices to commemorate, this week is filled with poignant moments of remembrance and celebration. Chris Ryan shares his personal reflections in Monday's blog: CLICK HERE

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.

SOLD OUT - An Evening With Nick Earls

Term 2 Excursions:

Please refer to the notices in the App for full details of the below excursions. (Excursion listed in Year level order.)

Year 8 Geography - Conn, Treacy, Nolan and Lynch - will be going on excursion all on Tuesday 30 April 2024 to Palm Beach on the Gold Coast, to investigate coastal erosion and the different management practices that have been put in place to minimise the loss of sand from Palm Beach. Students will need be at school by 7.15am for a departure at 7.30am. Students will return to school by 3pm. Full details are included in the message on the app.

Year 9 Japanese students will travel by mini bus to Haruya Izakaya Japanese restaurant 399 Honour Ave, Graceville on Thursday 9 May at 11am in Period 3 and 4 as part of their curriculum unit in iiTomo.

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.

Year 10 Japanese students will travel by train for an excursion to dine at Oshin Japanese restaurant, 256 Adelaide St Brisbane at 6pm with Brigidine College Japanese students on Wednesday 8 May 2024. Please refer to full details on the App.

Year 4 - Poppies

The red poppy has been worn since the First World War to remember those who fought and lost their lives. Year 4 explored the meaning behind the poppy and the different colours this week and made wreaths to commemorate ANZAC Day. They laid them around the Edmund Rice statue on Wednesday and met Colonel Mark Smith, Deputy Commander of the 11 Brigade in Queensland. Did you know that the white poppy signifies a commitment to peace. The Black poppy commemorates indigenous civilians and servicemen who contributed to war efforts. The purple poppy represents the animals that lost their lives serving in the war, including horses, dogs and pigeons. Lest we forget.

Year 5 Art

Year 5 students started the term with great gusto in Visual Art to create the hull of their 3D mixed media boat sculptures. They focussed on pattern making, stencil cutting and joining techniques during initial lessons. Over the term material sails, wooden masts and wire components will be added. Our ceramic artist of inspiration this term is UK Artist, Shirley Vauvelle.

Design

Year 7s are having a sweet time in Design classes this term as they investigate chocolate designs and adapt a chocolate mould to suit their client's brief. They will make their design in Inventor, then shape it on the laser cutter before putting it on the vacuum heater with a plastic cover to create the exact moulded shape. And guess what happens next? They pour delicious chocolate into the bespoke moulds! Mr Morris will keep us updated so we can taste-test these designs later in the term!

Hospitality

Year 11 are working towards attaining their Barista Certificate and along the way they are making tasty treats to serve with their cafe level coffees. The smell of freshly baked Apple Turnovers wafted across the campus and not surprisingly, these usually dainty sweet treats turned into boy-sized tummy fillers!

FAITH AND MISSION

Edmund Rice Day Masses

Edmund Rice was a successful business person who lived in the southeast of Ireland. Having seen the poverty which existed around him, he wanted to provide an education to young children who didn’t have access to schooling. His desire was that all children have the best quality of life available to them. Edmund inspired many people, including Patrick Ambrose Treacy, to follow in his footsteps of selfless dedication to those in need. This continues to be the basis for Christian Brothers and all staff who work in Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) ministries today. On Friday 3 May, the College will celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice with two Masses in the St Francis Xavier Centre. These Masses will allow us to pause as a Catholic community and reflect on the life and legacy of our founder. Through prayer, scripture and song, the spirit of Jesus will be alive in our school. All staff and students will participate in the celebrations.

ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day is one of the most sacred days in Australia each year. Citizens of all ages and backgrounds come together to remember and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of the armed services. The powerful legacy created in Turkey on 25 April 1914 was remembered at the College this morning. Through poignant reflections from Colonel Mark Smith, Deputy Commander of 11 Brigade Gallipoli Barracks, students were able to connect the lessons of the past to own our world in 2024. We pray that the extraordinary deeds of all service men and women in Australia is always acknowledged and respected. Lest we forget. Ambrose Treacy College honours those who have served, and those who continue to serve.Our ANZAC liturgies were held in a solemn and special place on the river, as students and staff gathered in respect and gratitude. History informs us that the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) fought its first campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. The anniversary of the AIF’s introduction to battle, on 25 April that year, was commemorated through the war years, and in every year since. Anzac Day, Australia’s National Day of Commemoration acknowledges the sacrifice of more than 300,000 Australians that served overseas during the First World War, of whom 60,000 lost their lives - more than in any conflict before or since. The #ATCommunity acknowledges the many families with serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their continued presence to proudly serve.

MUSIC NEWS

SERVICE

DASH FOR CRASH VOLUNTEERS

The ATC Foundation is hosting the Dash for Crash Running Festival on Sunday 19 May starting and finishing here at the College. Students in Years 7 – 12 are asked to volunteer their time to help with set up, course monitoring and BBQ duties. Click this link to register for the many jobs available. Please note that students under 16 years will require parent supervision on the running course. For any information about the event, please contact Helen Hicks at the College.

MOGGILL MARATHON HELPERS

ATC students in Years 9 – 12 are invited to assist at the annual Moggill Marathon on Sunday 19 May. Roles include set-up and pack-up, water station assistance and general duties. Students wanting to be involved are invited to have a parent get contact David Ember 0448 079 979.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Join us this Sunday, April 28, as we return to the Toowong community garden. This is proving to be a popular service initiative and all ATC families and staff are welcome. Students are supervised by their parents and gain service hours. It’s an ideal chance to contribute to the community, make new connections, learn new skills, and enjoy hands-on activities in the great outdoors.

ANZAC Ceremonies

Thank you to the ATC students and their families who demonstrated their respect at local Anzac Day ceremonies on Thursday. Many of our students marched proudly alongside other local schools and community groups and joined others to stand together solemnly as they were reminded of the selfless acts of the men and women who have fought for peace and freedom for our great nation.

CLUB NEWS

The Term 2 Clubs program commenced this week for registered students. As with all Cocurricular activities, we ask you to please commit or communicate to each Club session.  If your son is not available to attend, please email clubs@atc.qld.edu.au or the club coordinator to mark your son’s absence. 

Mountain Biking

Last Friday saw students from our Mountain Biking Club compete in the Brisbane Rocky Trail Event at Mt Cotton. We are extremely proud of the way all 19 boys represented ATC on the day.

SPORT NEWS

Week 2 sees the start of the AIC season after our trial round last week, good luck to our Football & Rugby teams competing this Saturday.

This Saturday also brings the first round of the GBC competition for our Indoor Cricket & Touch Football teams, good luck to all boys competing. Please refer to the App for game times and locations.

Cross Country

It's cross country season and our students are warming up for the Interhouse Cross Country House next Friday May 3. Some of our students laced up their runners to get some training in this week, gearing up for GBC Cross Country on May 14 and AIC Cross Country May 29. Cross Country training held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6.30-7.45am meeting at the Junior School carpark. All age groups are welcome to attend.

Friday 3 May 2024: Edmund Rice Feast Day | ATC Interhouse Cross Country

Canoe Polo

Sean Reid, Year 12 recently competed in the Open A team at the Canoe Polo Nationals in Canberra and returned home with a Gold medal! Congratulations Sean!

Tennis lessons at ATC, OLR and Moggill Sports Park

Horizon Tennis offers lessons for juniors aged 3-17 years as well as coaching classes for adults, social tennis, GameFit and Individual or Family membership. Registration is easily achieved through our website www.horizontennis.net. Horizon Tennis manage court hire at ATC and other local venues so to book a court or to find out which class would be suitable for you or your child please get in touch with our friendly admin team admin@horizontennis.net or 0491 707 565

COMMUNITY NEWS

The ATC Community has been touched by many incidences of Brain Cancer, focusing on this cause during our annual Beanies for Brain Cancer day in May. One of our ATC families has created a charitable foundation and is motivated to provide support and hope to brain cancer sufferers and their families, particularly addressing the mental health side of treatment. All in the Mind – A Craig Hannam Foundation invites you to support them at their Annual Fundraising Gala – A Night of Hope on Saturday 25 May @ Royal on the Park 152 Alice Street. To purchase your tickets CLICK HERE. Should you have any queries please contact Kylie Hannam allinthemindcraighannam@gmail.com or 0419 670 483.

P&F NEWS

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.

Jason Sepetauc, Deputy Principal