Coming up Week 4
I am looking forward to seeing my first round of Interhouse Chess Tournaments, as wits and moves are battled out during second break on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I anticipate the crowd of spectators will be loud and enthusiastic as they cheer on their House.
- Monday 29/07 Interhouse Chess Tournament Senior S
- Tuesday 30/07 Interhouse Chess Tourn Jnr S | College Leadership Assembly
- Wednesday 31/07 Interhouse Chess Tournament Middle School
ATC Reunion
On Sat 03/08 we warmly welcome the return of the senior class of 2019 for the inaugural reunion of past students. The program will start on Bowers where all past and present students are encouraged to gather and support the Rugby League First XIII against St Patrick’s College. This will be followed by Football and Basketball games and a 2019 Seniors Sausage Sizzle.
SET plans continue
Thank you to all the Year 10 parents and caregivers who, along with their child, have attended their Senior Education and Training planning (SET) plan meeting with our Learning Leaders. These meeting are an important part of the students transition to Years11 and 12. With guidance from senior staff, a plan of action is mapped out to for students to achieve their educational goals, and remain on track for their post school pathways. SET Plans will continue throughout Week 4.
KEY DATES
Monday 29 July | Interhouse Chess Tournament Senior School
Tuesday 30 July | Interhouse Chess Tournament Junior School
Wednesday 31 July | Interhouse Chess Tournament Middle School
Friday 2 August | Year 5 Mass and Retreat
Saturday 3 August | Back to ATC Day
PRINCIPAL'S BLOG
Its' Catholic Education Week. Catholic Education Week is also always a timely reminder of the shoulders on which we stand including the Christian Brothers who established Nudgee Junior College, the thousands of families and students who have walked our halls since 1938 and the faithful leadership of Michael Senior and all families, students and staff who have been the vital life source of the first decade of Ambrose Treacy College.
Thank you to all of our extended community for everything you do to help create our community of faith, hope and love.
To read Monday's CLICK HERE.
LEARNING
Congratulations and well done to our ATC Academic Award winners
These outstanding academic achievements reflect their hard work and dedication. It is always a pleasure to welcome our families to these assemblies and celebrate these successes as a community.
All students were encouraged to celebrate and feel proud of their successes this semester, especially when working to their potential and reaching their personal best.
Our awardees received Honours, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards as well as a Commendable or Outstanding approach to learning. There were many who received a combination of academic recognition and great learning habits across all year levels. May these students serve as inspiration to all learners in our community.
(Photo from this week's Assemblies will be shared soon.)
Semester 2 Assessment Schedules
The Semester 2 Assessment Schedules for Years 4 to 12 are now available on the College App.
Upcoming Excursions:
- Friday 2 August: Year 8 Geography Excursion
- Friday 13 September: Year 11/12 Visual Arts Swell and HOTA Excursion
Further details regarding these excursions are avaialble on the College App.
Celebrating Book Week (Years 4 to 6)
Our annual CBCA Book Week kicks off on Thursday August 8 with the dazzling Scholastic Book Fair, which will run until Thursday, August 15 in the Mt Sion Library. The festivities continue with an exhilarating Junior School Book Week Assembly and a vibrant dress-up parade on Friday, August 9 P1 9.25am -10.10am in the NJC Hall .
Throughout the week, we will enjoy captivating author visits by the talented Dave Lowe, the inspiring Steven Herrick, and the imaginative Jonathan Bentley. Additionally, we warmly invite parents and caregivers to join us for an enchanting Open Library morning in Mt Sion on Monday, August 12 7.30am-8.30am.
This year's CBCA theme is "Reading is Magic" and we eagerly anticipate celebrating the wonder and enchantment of books together and cannot wait to see the magical costumes!
If you have any questions regarding the week please email Mrs Gwenda Burton - Teacher Librarian burtong@atc.qld.edu.au.
ATC vs Brigidine Maths Challenge
The ATC/Brigidine Junior School Maths Teams Challenge Day was a thrilling event that celebrated the joy of problem-solving and the strong partnership between the two schools. Students formed teams to tackle challenging mathematical problems, aiming not just to find the correct answers but to do so against the clock. The day fostered teamwork and collective problem-solving, with students collaborating to find solutions.
Heading into the final round, Brigidine Team 9 held a narrow one-point lead over ATC Team 1. The final round, a relay event, was the highlight of the day, testing not just mathematical skills but also speed, teamwork, and coordination. Congratulations to the eventual champions, ATC Team 1, comprised of Hamish, Oliver, Eddie, Jack, Thomas, and Ethan. The event was a resounding success, reminding everyone that mathematics is about problem-solving, teamwork, and fun. Both colleges look forward to the 2025 Maths Team Challenge Day.
FAITH AND MISSION
Year 5 Mass and Retreat | Friday 2 August
The purpose of the Retreat is to provide an opportunity for the boys to gain a greater understanding of the story of Ambrose Treacy College and what makes this school such a wonderful community to be a part of. There will be two key components to the retreat; The story of the College, and team building. It will be a fun day which engages students in the College’s story and informs them of our responsibilities as citizens of our College community and the wider world. Further details have been shared on the College App.
Year 8 Retreat | Friday 9 August
We would like to inform you of the upcoming Year 8 COURAGE Retreat on Friday 9 August at the Riverside Conference Centre, Glenwood Street, Chelmer. Students will be challenged to consider their roles in providing a positive voice to their own, and others’ lives. This will allow all in our community to be filled with self-worth, belief and responsible actions. Students will reflect on their own journeys and the impact they have on others. All Year 8 boys are asked to bring a donation item* to the retreat day. Go to the College app for further details.
QUIZIT Years 10-12 | Friday 2 August
ATC students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to attend QUIZIT @ St Aidan's. This is an opportunity for ATC Students to interact with St Aidan's students for a fun afternoon of trivia and entertainment on Friday 2 August 4pm. ATC students walk to Indooroopilly Train Station, departing the College no later than 3.10pm. Cost is $10 pp which includes a snack pack. Raffle tickets available on the afternoon. Superheroes - prizes for best dressed group and individual. Tickets are limited to the first 80 - go to the College app for further details and to register.
FORMATION
Signum Fidei Breakfast
ATC looks to form all our students to be a Signum Fidei to show up in the world as a sign of faith in self and others. Our hope is that when students leave the College walls, they may bring faith, hope and love to those who need it most. On Wednesday morning at our Signum Fidei Breakfast, we gather as community to celebrate individuals at ATC who represent the signs of faith we need in the world. We thank these courageous young men who continue to be a beacon for others to follow.
Year 11 SociABLE
The Year 11 SociABLE will be held on Tuesday 13 August at Victoria Park Ballroom from 7pm - 10pm. Professional photographers will be on site from 6pm and will be taking photographs of individuals and their partners upon their arrival.
More information will follow in the coming weeks with ticketing opening in Term 3.
MUSIC
Term 3 hosts two of the biggest events in the ATC Co-curricular Music calendar for ensembles and choirs. Please ensure you have the following dates recorded in your family calendars and continue to check the College App for information and updates.
Queensland Catholic Colleges’ Music Festival (QCMF), Villanova College
Formal Music Concert, Riverlife 17 Mile Rocks | Thursday 29 August
With BBQ & entertainment from 5.30pm and main concert commencing at 6.30pm, the annual Formal Concert is an opportunity for our ensembles and choirs to perform in a professional venue and showcase their hard work.
All the following ensembles will be performing – look out for more information including ticket booking link (free-of-charge).
- ATC Symphonic Winds
- ATC Jazz Orchestra
- ATC Guitars
- ATC Senior Singers
- Big Band
- Flute Ensemble
- Concert Band
- Junior Band
- Junior Choir
- Hot Brass Squad
- Clarinet Ensemble A
- Percussion Ensemble A
- Wind Ensemble
Music Concert
On Thursday evening NJ Hall hosted two Co-curricular Recital concerts. Over 35 students performed solo pieces to an intimate audience of family and friends. From our newest ATC musicians to our seasoned performers students showcased their talents, many performing pieces they are preparing for upcoming AMEB Examinations. Congratulations to all students who performed and thanks again to our wonderful AV support crew.
CLUB
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
Who loves chocolate? Looks like these Year 4 students might be pretty happy licking the bowls this week in Cooking club. Hopefully there was enough leftovers that made it home to their families.
SPORT
With another big week of sport in the books, we look forward to yet another huge week ahead. Week 3 brings around our ‘Past Students’ Day on Saturday 3 August where staff, current and past students and the ATC community will come together to celebrate and enjoy a huge Saturday of sport which sees our 1sts Rugby League team play at 12.15pm on Jack Bowers followed by our 1sts XI Football (soccer) team face off against a stacked Past Students XI, finished with our 1sts Basketball team trying for revenge against a skilled Past Students team at 3pm in SFXC.
We encourage as many staff, students, past students and the wider community to come down to ATC on Saturday 3 August and get involved with the celebration and continue this new tradition that will continue to grow over the years.
Volleyball
Year 12 students Benjamin, Sebastian and Julian played in the Qld Under 19 Men's team earlier this month in Adelaide at the Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. They played NSW in the final with the game going to a grueling five sets over 2 hours with the final score 15-9 points in the 5th set. At least one of these students - Sebasitian has his sights set on the Olympics. We wish all of these outstanding players all the best in their future on the court.
RUGBY
Jack played in the BJRU U12 West team over the holidays. He was selected to play forward in the Grand Final by the independent selectors. He had a cracking game and loved meeting new team mates and getting to play rugby! He also refereed at the Junior State Cup for touch football in the holidays. He was the youngest referee of approximately 250 referees! Well done Jack.
Back to ATC Day 3 August
Our inaugural Past Students Association Committee has been established this year and is building on our practice of hosting Past Students vs Current Students Football and Basketball on August 3rd and warmly welcome all Past Students to our first “Back to ATC Day” for our round of Rugby League against our EREA brother school, St Patrick’s College Shorncliffe from 8am to the Firsts commencing at 12.15pm, followed by Football at 130pm on Bowers and Basketball in the SFX at 3pm.
The College and ATC Past Students Association aim to develop the Back to ATC Day in the coming years into a signpost community event. A future goal is to also reconnect with Nudgee Junior past students.
Our first ever group of Seniors from 2019 are holding their five year reunion that weekend and are joining in on the above festivities and also having a catch up BBQ with ATC staff at 4pm at Waterford. We greatly look forward to welcoming our oldest ATC past students, most of whom are 22!
ATC Long Lunch - Sunday 8 September
The much-anticipated ATC Long Lunch is back! Held on College grounds on Sunday 8 September, we look forward to welcoming friends and supporters of the College with the aim of strengthening the Bursary Fund of the Ambrose Treacy College Foundation. We encourage you to invite your friends and supporters from your wider friendship group for an afternoon of music and fun. Tickets are on sale now via the link below. For sponsorship and donation enquiries please contact Helen Hicks hicksh@atc.qld.edu.au We especially look forward to welcoming any new parents and friends of the College to this wonderful community event. Book Now!
Book your tickets here.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Our school photographer, Just Photography, is now accepting orders for school photos. Each family will be sent a unique link and code to access their individual student and class/homeroom photos. Once received, parents and/or caregivers will then be able to log on to the photographer’s website to view and order their photos.
2024 Non-Government School Census Collection Notice
Each year the College is required to complete and submit details of enrolled students to the Australian Government. This data is the basis on which the College receives its entitlement to recurrent government funding. Please read the Department of Education, Skills & Employment collection notice for further information.
2024 Non-government schools census collection notice (atc.au)
P&F NEWS
Later this term the P&F are hosting a 2nd hand uniform stall:
- 2nd Hand uniform ‘POP UP STALL’
- Friday 30 August - 8.30am to 1pm
- Year 8 demountable
If you have any uniforms you would like to donate, please deliver them to Main Reception by Monday 26 August.
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 in an appropriate sized bag or box.
Contact: Melissa (0426881203) or Sasha (0411460351) with queries.
All proceeds from the stall go to the P&F and will support initiatives at the school.
Please note; payments will be card only - no cash sales.
P&F Meetings
All parents and caregivers are invited to the regular meetings of the P&F Executive where upcoming friendraising opportunities are discussed and the Principal or Deputy Principal give updates on College matters. Our next meeting the AGM. Please join us in Mt Sion Library, Junior School Precinct at 6.30pm:
Tuesday 27 August - Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 8 October
Tuesday 19 November - Planning Meeting for 2025
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
