Coming Up Week 8
Now more than ever the reconciliation of First Nations and non-indigenous Australians is needed to build unity, harmony, and ultimately, prosperity. Polarizing debate about the recent referendum has drawn us away from recognising what is truly important in the reconciliation process. Human Dignity.
Regardless of politics as a Catholic community we work actively for reconciliation, justice, equity and healing. Our response is guided by the Gospel and the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Charter.
Recently, I attended an EREA conference where my perceptions of reconciliation were challenged. Often non-indigenous people expect First Nations people to move from ‘their world’ to ‘our world’ to dialogue. Part of standing in justice and solidarity for those who are marginalized is being willing to move to ‘their world’ to dialogue in order to build empathy and deeper understanding.
Secondly, non-indigenous people often consider the process of reconciliation to be ‘the work’ of First Nations people. Instead, we are all required to work on reconciliation. I shared these ideas with students at our Reconciliation Week assembly on Tuesday. They augment the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan which helps us navigate towards a just future.
KEY DATES
Saturday 1 June Year 9 to 10 Qld Volleyball Schools Cup
Saturday 1 June Syndey Music Tour Farwell Concert
Sunday 2 June Year 9 to 10 Qld Volleyball Schools Cup
Monday 3 June Concert Band Breakfast
Wednesday 5 June Junior Band Breakfast Concert
Wednesday 5 June World Environment Day
Wednesday 5 June Beanies for Brain Cancer Day
Friday 7 June Exam Period
PRINCIPAL'S BLOG
Reconciling the Past
As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are committed to recognition of and reconciliation with the First Nations people of Australia and join all communities throughout the country in engaging with National Reconciliation Week. CLICK HERE to read the full Blog.
Year 4 Tour with the Principal
Last week, College Principal Mr Chris Ryan welcomed the Year 4 students to the inner sanctum of the Edmund Rice Building. Mr Ryan explained the history of the College and the building itself. He also invited them into his office and meeting room to hear some exciting tales of what it takes to run ATC. The highlight though was a yummy morning tea which was waiting for them at the end of the morning.
LEARNING
Geography - Hands on Investigations in Real-World Settings
One of the first things I always explain to students when they come into my geography class is why they are learning this subject. I tell them that Geography is all about learning about the world around us; how interconnected we are as a people and as a planet; and most of all how important it is that we understand this connection to ensure we have a place worth living on, into the future. CLICK HERE to read this week's Blog from Anne Connolly, Head of Humanities.
Year 7 to 11 Term 2 Exam Schedule
Year 7 to 11 Term 2 Exam Schedule is now available on Student Cafe and Parent Lounge. Year 11 students will be on an exam block Monday-Wednesday of Week 9, where they are only required to attend school for their exams. Normal classes resume for Year 11 on Thursday 13 June. Should you have any enquiries please contact Dallas Moffat, Director of Administrative Operations; moffatd@atc.qld.edu.au. Further details have been shared on the College App.
Year 4 Showcase
Parents and family members were warmly welcomed to the College for the Year 4 Showcase, where our year 4 shone, proudly discussing and showcasing their semester one ATC learning journey. The showcase featured a stunning array of projects that demonstrated creativity, innovation, and dedication across various a wide variety of subjects. From captivating and colourful butterfly art and Scratch projects to convict research and rhythmic snapshots from Music, students' work was met with well-deserved admiration and praise.
FAITH AND MISSION
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. CLICK HERE to read Monday's Blog from Mr Matt Warr, Dean of Faith and Mission.
Beanies 4 Brain Cancer
Wednesday 5 June we will show our true colours with the Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Day, a chance to support your favourite Maroon or Blue team by wearing a Beanie, jersey or jumper in their colours. Get into it for a good cause! Gold coin donation, don't forget! Many in our own community have been directly affected by Brain Cancer and we are genuine in our efforts to raise awareness and support for this important research organisation. We ask students to bring a gold coin donation and you can wear your team colour to school for the day. Show your support and raise funds for Brain Cancer Research.
Senior School House Masses
It has been wonderful to celebrate our Senior School House Masses over the past few weeks. Gathering in the Chapel, each House participated reverently through scripture, prayer, reflection and song. The House Hymns initiative, which sees Houses commended for their singing, has led to a great spirit and volume in the Chapel and Father John has been just as enthusiastic in inviting the #ATCommunity to continue to #BeTheChange that our world needs each and every day.
MUSIC
Farewell Concert - ATC Senior Concert Band & ATC Senior Choir
To finish the term, we invite the families of our Junior musicians to join us next week for two very special Breakfast Concerts.
Monday 3 June – Concert Band Breakfast Concert
Wednesday 5 June – Junior Band Breakfast Concert
While students rehearse from 7 am, parents/caregivers enjoy a coffee from Sam’s coffee van then join us in the hall from 7.35 am for a showcase of ATC Music.
SERVICE
Service Opportunity – Be part of the MS Brissie to Bay Cheer Squad, Sunday 9 June
ATC students are invited to support the MS Brissie to the Bay event happening on Sunday 9 June. Join the festivities by signing up to the MS Cheer Club and support riders crossing the finish line. This is a wonderful event and having some ATC students present to cheer on the riders would be fantastic to see! Go to the College app for further details. Any student attending this event can log their time as Service Hours.
Care Kits for Kids Winter Appeal
As part of our winter appeal we are calling upon the entire ATC student community to support Care Kits for Kids QLD. Care Kits for Kids QLD is a non-profit organisation that relies on donations from people like us in the community. The care kits provided go to kids of all ages who are in tough situations, like those facing family problems, domestic violence, homelessness and more. Care Kits for Kids helps these kids to get back on their feet to a path of success.
Students are asked to contribute to the creation of these Care Kits by donating the item associated with their Year Group. Items will be collected in their homeroom and donations will be accepted up until 11 June.
Items for Care Kits
- Year 4 Face washers
- Year 5 Soaps
- Year 6 Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Year 7 Small Shampoos and Conditioner
- Year 8 Roll-on Deodorant
- Year 9 Hairbrushes and Hair Bands/Clips
- Year 10 Stationery – erasers, rulers, pencil sharpeners etc.
- Year 11 Colored pencils, pens, markers etc
- Year 12 Coloring books, art/activity books, lined writing books
Please contact Andrew McCrohon, Head of Service and Clubs, should you have any questions.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
The Certificate I in Hospitality students performed their assessment this week providing the ATC community with the Biggest Morning Tea. Students were happy to participate in the festivities with all proceeds donated to the Cancer Council. Students prepared every detail of the event, from the setup of the tables to the choc chips in the cookies. Congratulations to the Hospitality students and staff for the successful event and well done to the ATC community for supporting the event again in 2024.
Football 1st XI Football vs Year 5 Football Teams
In their most gruelling session of the football season, our 1st XI football team was joined by players from the 5A, 5B and 5C teams for their Tuesday morning training this week. The 1sts facilitated drills and exercises which prompted smiles, laughter and competitiveness. Could the Year 5s score past Jack, our 1st XI Goalkeeper? Could the juniors dribble past Taj, our 1st XI centre back? Could any Year 5 boys stop the dazzling dribbling skills of Zak, our central midfielder? The sessions finished with a game of 1st XI players versus every Year 5 footballer! The 1sts took and early lead but the 5s got their equaliser in the dying seconds of the game. A wonderful initiative of positive leadership, school spirit and healthy physical activity.
CLUBS
Term 3 Clubs Registration Information
Term 3 Clubs registrations will open on Monday 3 June 2024 at 6:00pm through Parent Lounge only. All information can be found on the relevant clubs tags under the Co-curricular – Clubs tags.
Please ensure you read and fully understand the information letters before registering your son/s for their desired activities.
Registrations will ONLY be through Parent Lounge and will occur in the following period for the following Term 3 Clubs –
OPEN – Monday 3 June at 6:00pm
CLOSE – Friday 7 June at 3:00pm unless the maximum numbers are reached earlier
- Art Club - Yr 6
- Canoe Polo - Yr 7
- Code Club - Yrs 4-6
- Cooking Club - Yr 4
- Cooking Club - Yr 7
- Gardening Club - Yr 6
- Golf Club - Yrs 4 - 12
- Homework Club - Junior School - Yrs 4 - 6
- Mountain Biking Club - Yrs 4-12
Whilst we endeavour to accommodate every student and their desires, due to resource limitations some Clubs and Activities have capped numbers. We apologise in advance for any disappointment.
Please refer to the College App for further details.
Art Club
Ant-ticipate the Extraordinary: The works of our Junior School Art Club will leave you buzzing with excitement! Members of the Art Club embarked on a fascinating project where students delved into the world of bugs, sketching imaginative designs for their own creepy creatures. They brought these designs to life in 3D using paper pulp and papier-mâché techniques. Their next focus was on adding vibrant colors and intricate decorative details, turning their creatures into fly-tastic artworks.
SPORTS NEWS
As our Term 2 season draws to end in the coming weeks, a reminder for students wanting to participate in sport in Term 3 to please register for their chosen sport via Parent Lounge. All information regarding sports and trials are live on the ATC App. All boys wanting to trial, must be signed up via Parent Lounge.
AIC Cross Country
Week 6 saw us compete at the AIC Cross Country Championships out at Curlew Park, Sandgate, finishing equal 8th, our best finish since competing in these Championships, a special mention goes to our Opens group who led the way in achieving 6th place out of 9 schools. This was a great way to finish our Cross Country season, a big thank you goes out to our coaches and students who competed at both GBC & AIC.
To confirm, Term 2, Year 4 Legends Rugby & Football has now finished. A big thank you to all students who have attended and put their time and effort into training each and every week, it's been a fantastic turn out!
We look forward to welcoming the boys back to sport for Term 3, 2024. We're currently working on finalsing the details for Term 3, Year 4 Legends so please keep an eye on the App for future updates and registrations.
Year 4 Legends Rugby
This term our youngest Irish Warriors were back out on the field for our Year 4 Legends Program. This term Rugby Union was one of our focus sports. The students well and truly embraced all elements of the game played in heaven! Our littlest warriors worked on their passing, running, stepping, tacking, rucking and everything in between. Our coaches could often be heard saying “the more you smile, the better you play”. Our warriors certainly embraced this saying, as smiles and good play were evident everywhere you looked. It was great to have 2021 Past Student, Will B, running the sessions each week, sharing his knowledge and expertise with our next generation of ATC Rugby players each week.
Year 4 Legends Football
Our Year 4 little legends Football program concluded this week with some tightly fought House games. The Giants from Leinster came out on top after 2 wins and a draw. The 5 week program has seen students participate in a range of drills focusing on dribbling, shooting, passing and game awareness. Smiles and teamwork are always at the forefront of exercises which are suited for beginners and experienced players alike. It was great to have past students Aarav Chandra and Zac Allan involved as they bring so much passion and energy into Monday mornings as well.
P&F NEWS
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. Please join us in Mt Sion Library, Junior School Precinct at 6.30pm:
Tuesday 9 July
Tuesday 27 August - Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 8 October
Tuesday 19 November - Planning Meeting for 2025
A message from the P&F Year 9 Parent Liaison
Please join us for drinks and laughs with friends. We are looking forward to a fun night with live music and pay as you go food and drinks in an area sectioned off just for us at the Normanby Hotel 1 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill.
Please RSVP to Kim Brown (k.brown1@optusnet.com.au) or Julie Korpelainen (kelainen123@outlook.com) by Wednesday 29 May.
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 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.
Rugby Night Out
What a great night at Suncorp on Saturday when the ATC P&F hosted the annual Rugby Night Out to see the @Queensland Reds take on the Western Force. The east coast prevailed, and the win made it an even better night of friendraising and fun. Our Taiko Drummers played their hearts out for the final homegame and were kept very busy as the Reds ran in 9 tries in the 59 to 13 victory. We welcomed a guest drummer 'Rusty' the koala who stole the show! Thankyou to Mr Matt Butcher for coordinating the event and to everyone who came along to cheer.
Jason Sepetauc, Deputy Principal
