Coming Up Week 4
This week we celebrated as a prayerful community during our Opening Masses. As a part of our Catholic tradition, this celebration is in the form of gathering as a faith community around the Eucharist. For a number of our students this may have been a new experience or an infrequent experience. I would like to congratulate all our students on their involvement in the Mass, their commitment added to the wonderful occasion.
The energy is still very evident at the College and the wonderful start we had has certainly continued. I have been delighted with the way most students, both continuing and new, have adjusted to our new routines.
One of the most pleasing aspects of our start has been how we have seen students support each other whether in the form of continuing students looking out for new students feeling a little lost or confident new students looking for ways to engage with others. Well done!
Junior School students enjoyed their swimming gala today and we congratulate Connacht House who came first with 738 points, followed by Leinster on 734, Munster on 723 and in Fourth Place, Ulster with 708 points.
UPCOMING DATES
Monday 13 February | Year 10 Retreat
Tuesday 14 February | Valentine’s Day
Tuesday 14 February | College Assembly
Friday 17 February | Year 4 Retreat
Friday 17 February | Senior School House Challenge
Friday 17 February | Middle School Celtic Cross Ceremony
Friday 17 February | Year 12 Music Ableton incursion
Saturday 18 February | P&F Kick Off Cocktails
CAMP INFORMATION
School Camp time is just around the corner. This is a perfect opportunity during Term 1 for the boys to bond over shared experiences as well as providing excellent opportunities to demonstrate leadership qualities. It is also an excellent avenue through which teachers get to know their students and vice versa. The following information provides you with some details regarding the upcoming camp experience for our students.
YEAR 4: Monday 27 February to Tuesday 28 February - Mt Tamborine QCCC
YEAR 5: Monday 27 February to Wednesday 1 March - Sunshine Coast Rec Centre
YEAR 6: Monday 27 February to Thursday 2 March (Year 6 Bodkin & Treacy) - Canberra
Tuesday 28 February to Friday 3 March (Year 6 Lynch & Nolan) - Canberra
YEAR 7: Monday 27 February to Wednesday 1 March (Year 7 Bodkin, Lynch, Nolan & Treacy) – Emu Gully
Wednesday 1 March to Friday 3 March (Year 7 Campbell, Wynne & Conn) – Emu Gully
YEAR 8: Wednesday 1 March to Friday 3 March – Camp Laurence
YEAR 9: Tuesday 28 February to Friday 3 March – Luther Heights and Sunshine Coast
YEAR 10: Various internal and external camps (Moreton Island, Stradbroke Island, Noosa Mountain Bike & Hike, Bestbrook Rural Farmstay, Science, Surfboard Making)
Please ensure that all medical details, including medicare card, expiry date, reference number and student’s swimming level is recorded.
Residential Address Collection Notice
The Australian Government Department of Education collects information relating to students’ residential addresses. Under the Australian Education Regulation 2013, the College is required to provide the department with the following information about each student -
Names and residential addresses of student’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s); Student 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). Please see the ATC app for further details.
Survey - Feedback on Parent Information Evenings
Your opinion is important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to review your feedback from the recent Parent Information Evenings held online and face-to-face. Please click here to complete the online survey. Your responses will be treated in the strictest confidence. Be advised, if you have multiple children at the College, you will need to complete the survey for each student. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email College Administration.
FORMATION
Year 7 News
Today your son has been given an envelope containing an Immunisation Consent Form. Year 7 students are offered free HPV and dTpa vaccines. A letter from the College Deputy Principal is enclosed with the consent information. Please read this letter thoroughly. The Consent Form is due back to the College by 17 February 2023.
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. Professional photographers will be on site from 6:00pm and will be taking photographs of individuals and their partners. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join other parents and caregivers in the foyer for refreshments from 6.30pm prior to the student event commencing at 7.00pm.
FAITH & MISSION
Year 10 Retreat
The Year 10 Retreat will be held at Riverlife Church, Jennifer St Seventeen Mile Rocks, on Monday 13 February. Please go to the College App for information letter from Matt Warr, Dean of Faith and Mission outlining all requirements for the day. Students are to meet in the Year 7 Undercroft for roll marking at 8:25am.
Service
Service is an integral part of ATC College life, so much so, that it is one of the three Pillars alongside Learning and Leadership. We regularly share stories of students doing great things in Service to others on social media and the ATConnect Blog. Parents and students are encouraged to send their contributions to signumfidei@atc.qld.edu.au The sharing of these good news stories will promote the wonderful organisations that our students work with, as well as bring to the fore the many causes and issues that our students are advocates for. So please send us through your stories, photos, and comments about all the amazing Service that the ATC students perform in their communities.
Sacraments of Confirmation, Penance and Communion
Notice to Catholic Parents If your child has received the sacrament of Baptism and is in Year 3 and above, you can register for the Sacrament of Confirmation. If your child has received Confirmation and is in Year 4 and above, your child can be registered for the Sacrament of Penance and Holy Communion. Please Email the Parish office now on kenmore@bne.catholic.net.au
LEARNING
Academic Assembly Videos
Parents and Caregivers of Semester 2, 2022 Academic Award winners can view the full ceremonies via the video links on the ATC App.
Assessment Schedules
The Semester One assessment schedules are now available to view on the ATC App and available via Parent Lounge and Student Cafe.
NAPLAN Practice
We will be conducting online NAPLAN Practice Tests for students in Years 5, 7 & 9 in Week 6 this term, prior to or on return from school camp. These practice tests will occur on either Monday 27 February or Thursday 2 March. For further details please see the letter from Lara Morgan on the ATC App.
Australian Government Youth Advisory Groups Nomination
Australian Government applications are open for five new Youth Advisory Groups. Applications are now open for our Year 11 and 12 students and close on Sunday 12 February 2023. Please refer to the letter on the ATC App for more details.
SPORT
We are very excited to get into fixtures and meets for AFL, Cricket, Swimming and Volleyball this week. Please continue to check the relevant pages on the ATC app for up to date information.
We have started to share results and attendance for each team sport and these can also be seen on the relevant pages of the ATC app. All members of the team sport who has the highest attendance rate at the end of the season, will be rewarded for their commitment to their team and sport. Good luck boys and see you training.
Finally, we would love to see all players arrive at the ground/court at least 30 mins before their game please in the correct ATC attire. This will help for a good warm up in preparation for some great fixtures. Thank you for your support here.
CLUBS
Our ATC 2023 Clubs program is up and running for the term, with Actors Studio, Yr 4 & 7 Cooking, Queens Gambit Chess, Canoe Polo, Robotics, Senior Coding, Dungeons & Dragons, Homework, Film & Media, Theatresports and Secret League of Gamers registered students all having a great first week. We look forward to our Year 4 Paddle Play, Environmental, Golf and Mountain Biking all underway from next week.
Thank you to all students who have arrived with energy and enthusiasm to their registered clubs. Please make sure you have subscribed to the relevant club tag on the app for any club updates and information.
As with all Extra Curricular activities, we ask you 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.
CO-CURRICULAR MUSIC and DRAMA & COMMUNICATION
Junior Band Program
Junior school and new Year 7 students who have received an Instrument Letter of Offer please respond via the online form by Wednesday 15 February. We are very happy to assist you with any questions or instrument buying/hiring so please get in contact at music@atc.qld.edu.au
Choral Program
ATC Choirs are open to all students with no audition required. Junior Choir (years 4-6) rehearse on Thursday mornings from 7am and ATC Senior Singers (years 7-12) rehearse on Thursday afternoon from 3.10pm to 4.10pm. Both sessions are in Music Classroom K104. We look forward to seeing you there!
Another important aspect of the success of our choral program is students undertaking vocal lessons. Vocal tutor Mrs Katie Ohtomo has availability in her timetable for any interested students – get in touch with music@atc.qld.edu.au for more information.
TUCKSHOP NEWS
There are changes to the tuckshops during Camp Week (27 February to 3 March), due to the small number of students who will be at school on some days.The Bakehouse will be open all week with a reduced menu. Paddy's Place will be closed from Monday to Thursday. Year 4 to 7 students at school on those dayswill be able to purchase morning tea and lunch from The Bakehouse. Paddy's Place will be open on Friday with a reduced menu.
P & F NEWS
Kick Off Cocktails
Parents and Caregivers are all invited to join us at the big Welcome event of the year, Kick Off Cocktails on Saturday 18 February from 6pm at Wests Rugby, Sylvan Road Toowong. Tickets are $25 per person and includes entry, one drink, one raffle ticket and finger food. The mega raffle prize is one term’s tuition fees valued at up to $3834. You must be present on the night to win the big prize. See Parent Lounge Events for ticket options. Sales close on 15 February. If you have any queries, please email Jane Rowan, P&F event coordinator. Jane.rowan72@gmail.com
Meeting Dates
All are invited to join the P&F President, Mr Ben Prain, and the Principal at our meetings on Tuesday evenings. Dates for the year are shared on the ATC App and college calendar. We meet in Mt Sion Library at 6.30pm. Our upcoming meetings are on Tuesday 7 March; 18 April, 9 May, 11 July, 8 August, 5 September, 10 October and 21 November. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary Catherine pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
Year 8 Picnic Event
This weekend, please come join in for an afternoon of reconnecting, on Saturday 11 February, over a friendly game of cricket and footy. Bring your own food, drinks and picnic blanket to Sherwood Arboretum 87 Jolimont Street Sherwood. Look forward to seeing you there!
See you in Week 4!
Mr Conor Finn
Acting Deputy Principal
