Coming Up Week 4
Signum Fidei Breakfast
Coming together as a community this week, we celebrated our Signum Fidei award recipients at a special breakfast. The gentle river breeze and warm autumn sunshine greeted our families and staff as we proudly recognised and congratulated the amazing efforts of the humble students who demonstrate a commitment to the three College Pillars of Service, Learning and Leadership. We pray they will always walk in the footsteps of Patrick Ambrose Treacy.
Edmund Rice Feast Day
Today we celebrated Edmund Rice Feast Day with Senior and Junior school Masses. College Chaplin Father John Gillen reminded us of Blessed Edmund’s determination, compassion and ‘big heartedness’ in reaching out to the poor and vulnerable in his homily. He challenged students to consider how they would take forward the teaching of the Gospel, so prominent in Edmund’s educational vision.
Now, 222 years on, he still provides inspiration to Edmund Rice schools across the world to create a liberating education for young people. May we follow the example of Brother Denis Sullivan, our special guest today, and all Christian Brothers to bring positive change to the young people in our care and to the wider community.
Cross Country
It was wonderful to follow Mass with a whole school event in the form of our Interhouse Cross Country Carnival. Our beautiful campus provided an undulating course and a great spectacle. The event was well supported by students who ran hard for their house and cheered on their mates. Interhouse results will be announced at the next assembly. Cross Country Team announcements for upcoming AIC and GBC competitions will be released by the Sports Office soon.
Literary Festival
Our 2024 Literary Festival is happening in Week 4 (7-10 May)!! This annual event is a rich celebration of literature and storytelling in all its forms. We host a wide range of talented guest speakers including authors, journalists, illustrators, performers and slam poets! Mostly aimed at Middle and Senior School students, this week-long event offers boys the opportunity to fully engage with a variety of literature and the creative processes of storytelling.
Cohort Presentations and Workshops
Boys have the opportunity to select and sign-up to the various workshops based on their interests. Sign-on sheets are displayed in Westcourt Library where boys get to choose what to attend, based on their personal interests and talents. Workshops are capped at 25 students and boys are advised to check their timetable and other commitments before taking up a spot.
2024 Guest speakers include:
- Nick Earls - Author
- David Burton - Playwright
- Simon Deshon - Cartoonist
- Aunty Rhonda and Jackie Ferro - First Nations Author
- Trevor Fourmile - First Nations Author
- Zachary Ashford - Fantasy Writing
- Anisa Nandaula - Slam Poetry
- Lachlan Creagh - Animator
- Edwina Shaw - Page Turners and Short Stories Workshops
KEY DATES
Monday 6 May | Public Holiday
Tuesday 7 May | Literary Festival - Year 4 to 9 Parent Writing Workshop
Wednesday 8 May | Literary Festival
Wednesday 8 May | Year 10 Japanese Excursion
Thursday 9 May | Literary Festival Parent Evening- An Evening With Nick Earls (SOLD OUT)
Thursday 9 May | Year 9 Japanese Excursion
Friday 10 May | Literary Festival
Friday 10 May | Year 7 Retreat
Principal Blog
ATConnect | Principal's Message Week 3
Having worked in education for over 30 years, Mr Ryan knows how important it is to follow the rules. In this week's blog, he shares information on the new Brisbane City Council 'Programmed School Patrols' initiative. Find out how their monitoring of our nearby streets and our road behaviours will impact the ATC Community this term, as well as staff updates and an enrolments reminder. CLICK HERE to read.
Learning
Term 2 Excursions:
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.
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 11 Physics students will attend an iFly Excursion on Thursday 23 May. Further details will be emailed to parents from Kristy Freer, Head of Science.
Year 12 Art
Our Year 12 Artists are focusing on creating art for commercial purposes. Designing and creating their folios of work using a range of techniques and media for use in merchandising to re-brand an existing musical group or solo artist for an album cover.
Year 11 Biology
Year 11 learners in biology are investigating the structure of the mammalian heart and how it’s features make it well suited to its role. Students examined an intact heart and then dissected it to examine the right and left heart chambers, valves, veins and arteries.
Year 9 Construction
Year 9 Construction are designing and building a native bee hive from timber, using traditional methods including finger joints. Mr Shephard’s advice is “Bee happy, Bee good”.
FAITH AND MISSION
Edmund Rice Feast Day
It was a special day today, the Feast Day of Blessed Edmund Rice. The College community came together at a celebratory Mass to honour the life and work of a remarkable man. Thank you to Fr John Gillen for officiating the Mass today, and to Br Denis Sullivan, our special guest who sets the example and inspires us all to bring positive change to the young people in our care each and every day. The Choir sang moving hymns and the student body robustly joined in singing "We Can Be" a hymn written by Past Student Patrick O'Donoghue, who also joined us at today's celebrations.
Did you know that Edmund was a successful businessman 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 all staff who work in Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) ministries today.
MUSIC
Co-curricular Music
Concert
This week we enjoyed the Piano, Vocal, Drum Kit and Guitar concerts. These concerts allow students to self-nominate to perform to an intimate audience of family and friends in the NJ Hall and is a great showcase of talent @ATC!
Symphonic Winds
Wednesday 8 May our ATC Senior Singers and ATC Symphonic Winds will travel to St Aidan’s Anglican Girl’s School for what has become an annual event; an afternoon of combined rehearsals and performance with other talented, like-minded St Aidan’s students.
Hot Brass Squad
If you attended the Signum Fidei Breakfast this week you would have heard from our talented Hot Brass Squad. This loud and brassy ensemble are prepping for their pre-game performance on the forecourt at Suncorp Stadium on Friday 10 May. Come along to show your support!
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.
QLD Reds Anzac Service
ATC has a proud culture of acknowledging ANZAC Day. Year 6 student Matthew, and Year 7 students William, Duncan and Spencer had the opportunity to very publicly show their appreciation to all members of the armed forces by participating in the QLD Reds Anzac Service before kick-off. Along with thousands of others, the boys proudly stood to recognise the many sacrifices made by the ANZACS. Well done Gentlemen.
CLUB NEWS
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.
Year 4 Cooking
Our Year 4 students were busy in the kitchen this week making pizza. They also learnt about safety in the kitchen and cleaning up after, which we are sure they will put into practice at home.
Queen’s Gambit
The Queen’s Gambit chess club is making a triumphant return in Term 2, promising exciting matches and strategic battles for students eager to sharpen their minds. With a renewed energy and determination, the boys dove into matches with gusto, eagerly embracing the challenges and camaraderie that the club offers.
SPORT NEWS
This week was a huge week of sport across the board, we hosted TSS in a friendly rugby fixture for our Yr.7/8 teams and our U14 ISSA Cup football team travelled to Corinda SHS for their first cup match. Our 9/10A & 1st XI football teams also faced off against St James College on Friday afternoon.
This Saturday we're hosting plenty of Rugby on Jack Bowers Oval and Football over at our spectacular new venue, Somerfield's. It would be great to see as many supporters as possible cheering and supporting the boys.
We thank the boys for their commitment and determination in all sports so far this term and continue to ask them to commit or communicate as Week 4 rolls around.
Indoor Cricket
Into the nets our ATC Indoor Cricketers go with the start of the 2024 GBC Indoor Cricket season last weekend! Players thoroughly enjoyed what was their first experience of the sport and also gained some strong results against tough opponents. We look forward to seeing their skills grow and know that they will enjoy the progress throughout the rest of the term!
Year 4 Legends
This term's Year 4 Legends program commenced this week in Football and Rugby with great numbers in both sports. There was lots of energy and enthusiasm shown by the students and coaches as they focused on fun drills to help develop the fundamental skills of the sports. Here is the Legends Rugby session in action this week. Stay tuned for photos from the Legends Football session.
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.
A reminder that school recommences at 8.30am on Tuesday 7 May after the Labour Day Holiday.
Jason Sepetauc, Deputy Principal
