Coming Up Week 8
2025 P&F Planning Meeting
Mr George Patrikios P&F President, welcomes all parents and caregivers to the 2025 Planning Meeting on Tuesday 19 November in Mt Sion Library (Junior school precinct) at 6.30pm. We will begin planning the key community events that the P&F coordinate and speak about volunteer participation at other events and sport canteen. Please come along to hear about what the P&F does at the College and possibly lend a hand at one of these events. All Year Level Parent Liaisons are requested to join us at this meeting. We are also looking for a Year 4 parent to take on the role of Parent Liaison in 2025. Please email the Secretary, Catherine Jackson if you are interested in this role. pandf@atc.qld.edu.au New parents are most welcome to attend – there’s never any pressure to put your hand up to take on an event and there are always lots of little jobs to assist with during the year. We look forward to seeing you there.
Our annual Celebration of Excellence evening at River life on Tuesday was a resounding success. My reflection on the event - after 20 years of awards nights across six EREA schools - is that ATC’s version is the most student centred I’ve ever seen, and I loved it!
Our Touring Concert Band opened the event in style, powerful Taiko drummers shook the space, and our Senior Choir delivered a whole lot of feel good. The stars of the show were the Year 4 dancers. Dynamically choreographed with a healthy dose of 70s and 80s disco they were an absolute delight.
Student voice was also a feature. Outgoing College Captain Declan spoke well, and all our student presenters made the event for the students as delivered by the students. Year 6 presenter Joe will be one to watch on the debating circuit in year to come! The approach captures the essence of the liberating educational opportunities ATC provides.
I extend my congratulations to all award winners and sincerely thank all the staff who worked behind the scenes to make the event a s success.
Staff Christmas Lunch - Donations
We have an incredibly talented and dedicated staff at ATC – this includes teachers, administration staff, ground staff, classroom school officers, music teachers and sport coaches. With the end of the year and the spirit of Christmas approaching, we are aware that some families are considering the idea of a gift for staff at ATC. The College and the P&F would like to emphasis the way for saying ‘thank you’ to ATC staff at the end of the school year is by donating to the annual Staff Christmas Lunch which is coordinated by the ATC P&F. It is a very special day for all staff and one which is looked forward to with great anticipation every year.
Families can go to Parent Lounge to make a donation to assist with catering costs. This will be a great way to celebrate the end of a monumental year and with your help, we look forward to making it a very special day for ATC staff. We remind parents that contributions are entirely voluntary. Please CLICK HERE to donate. See the College App for further details.
COMING UP WEEK 8
Monday 18 November | 2025 Co-curricular Ensembles Audition Week
Tuesday 19 November | P&F 2025 Planning Meeting 6.30pm
KEY DATES TERM 4
Thursday 28 November | Year 4 Reflection Morning / Year 4 Raft Regatta / Year 6 Mass & Celebration / Year 9 Transition Day
Friday 29 November | Term 4 Christmas Liturgy / Last Day of Term 4 - STUDENTS FINISH AT 12PM
Tuckshops closed Friday 29 November
On Friday 29 November, the tuckshops will not be open. The Christmas Carnival is on at morning tea time and students will be able to purchase food from a variety of stalls.
College Reception will close at 3pm on the last day of Term 4, Friday 29 November 2024.
The College will be closed for the Christmas period from Monday 23 December and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2024. At all other times, College Reception will be open from 8am to 4pm.
PRINCIPAL'S BLOG
Follow the link below to read today's Principal's Message.
Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” N. Hill
LEARNING
Exam Timetables
Years 7-11 Term 4 Exam Schedule is now available on Student Cafe and Parent Lounge.
Year 11 students will be on an exam block from Thursday 21 November Week 8, where they are only required to attend school for their exams. Normal classes resume for Year 11 Thursday 28 November Week 9.
Reader's Cup
The Year 7 Reader's Cup was a wonderful celebration of reading, with students showcasing their dedication and teamwork. Over the past two months, the participating teams read a selection of novels in preparation for the event, and their hard work truly paid off. Congratulations to Lachie, Teddy, Jacob, and George for winning the competition! They each received a QBD voucher for use at Indooroopilly, along with a Zooper Dooper for their class. Well done to all participants for making the event such a success, and I look forward to future reading challenges!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Textbook Return
Year 7 to 11 students are reminded to return their textbooks to Westcourt Library by Tuesday 26 November 2024. All textbooks still outstanding by Friday 29 November will appear in your Parent Lounge account and incur a replacement cost.
2025 Stationery Lists
Please be mindful to order your son’s stationery list before midnight 30 December 2024. For your convenience, the relevant stationery lists are available on the College App with further details on how to order via SchoolStuff. This information is also available on TASS under School Links – Stationery.
2024 Christmas Charity Carnival
The last day of school (Friday November 29) will be the 2024 whole college Christmas Charity Carnival. On this day, the students have an opportunity to participate in and help at a stall/activity with other students in their class to raise money for charity as part of our Christmas Festival.
Each class is organizing an activity for the morning. As part of that organization, we are requesting some small donations to hand out as prizes.
Further details for both of these events have been shared on the College App.
JUNIOR SCHOOL END OF YEAR EVENTS
YEAR 4 NEWS
Year 4 Milk Bottle Raft Regatta: Following on from our end of year Liturgy (details to be sent separately) is our annual Milk Bottle Raft Regatta, Thursday 28 November, 11.15am to 12.15am. Bottles – to be brought in week beginning Monday November 18. Students bring in their saved milk bottles together with packing tape. Race Day - Thursday 28 November
YEAR 6 NEWS
Year 6 2025 Canberra Tour: A reminder to go into Events in Parent Lounge to Accept/Decline the Year 6 2025 Canberra Tour before the end of the school term. Whilst in Parent Lounge please also confirm and update any medical, dietary and allergy requirements. Further details are available on the App.
Year 6 Retreat: On Wednesday 27 November the students will engage in their retreat (wear normal day uniform). The purpose of the Retreat is to provide a reflective opportunity for the boys in this significant time of transition from junior to middle school. Further details are avaialble on the College App. If you have any questions about the Year 6 Transition Retreat, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Michael Stewart Head of Formation and Administration, Junior School, stewartm@atc.qld.edu.au.
Year 6 Mass: Thursday 28 November we come together at 5pm in NJ Hall to celebrate mass (wear school uniform with tie).
Year 6 Tunnel: On Friday 29 November at approximately 9.30 am, students in Year 6 will participate in a ritual of transition from Junior to Middle School (wear House shirt) in the form of a tunnel. Parents are most welcome to come and view the tunnel. We ask that all parents meet at the back of NJ hall prior to 9.15 am. At this time I will conduct a small briefing with information for parents about the ritual.
General Reminders
- Students will be bringing books and work home from school throughout the last week of the year.
- Laptops and chargers will remain at school from the Tuesday of the last week.
- School finishes at 12pm on the last day of school (Friday 29 November).
FORMATION
Valedictory Breakfast
Year 12 final day of school began with Breakfast at Westcourt Deck. Students took this opportunity to farewell their favourite teacher and show their gratitude.
FAITH AND MISSION
Christmas Appeal | St Vincent de Paul Homeroom Hampers
This year ATC will support the St Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Appeal. Homerooms have been tasked with filling a hamper with Christmas goodies and groceries. A list of items required has been supplied to homeroom teachers and students will be given an item to add to their homeroom hamper. Please ask your son to bring this item into their homeroom no later than 22 November so that delivery can be made to those in need prior to Christmas by St Vincent de Paul Society. Please contact Andrew McCrohon, Head of Service and Clubs, should you have any queries.
Well done to Year 6 student Alexander who has generously donated every item on the hamper list to bring a little Christmas magic to someone in need. Thank you for being a sign of faith and thank you to the #ATCommunity, for supporting the Vinnies Australia Christmas Appeal.
If you are at the supermarket this weekend, please pop a couple of extra items into the trolley for our appeal. All hamper donations can be delivered to Homeroom teachers.
MUSIC
2025 Enrolments
Enrolments for instrumental music, vocal and drama & communication lessons in 2025 are now open.
If you are new to the program or a continuing student all enrolments are via the online form, this includes a link to our current Fees Schedule.
If you have any questions, please get in touch at music@atc.qld.edu.au and students are also welcome to come to the Co-curricular Music Office during break times to meet us and talk about their interests.
CLUBS
Our final week for the remaining Term 4 clubs will be next week, Week 8. Thank you to all our students who have participated in our vast and busy clubs program this year. With close to 1200 students participating across the year in 21 clubs, the popularity of our Clubs program continues to grow. A big thank you to our wonderful staff who give up so much of their time and energy to facilitate the clubs each term. We look forward to another busy year in 2025 with the same energy and enthusiasm. Please keep an eye on the App in early 2025 for what will be on offer in the clubs space.
SPORT
Week 8 brings the final week of Sport training for the term and the year. Please make sure to either commit or communicate if you can't make a session. After training has commenced, we will confirm the team lists for next year and the Term 1, 2025 Sport Training Timetable via the ATC App. Please make sure you're subscribed to the relevant tags so you don't miss any important information.
Term 2 & 3 Co-curricular Sport Group Photos
The Term 2 & 3 Co-curricular sport team photos are now available online for viewing and purchase. Please use the link to visit the Just Photography website to order. Photos ordered will be posted directly to your home address.
All photos taken at the 1 October shoot will be found under "Cocurricular photos Term 3 & 4".
If you have any queries, please email the team at Just Photography.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Indooroopilly Montessori Children’s House Enrolments
“Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life.”
IMCH is a long day care facility educating children from 6 weeks to Kindergarten. They have provided the Montessori curriculum to children in the local area since 2008, and the Director, Carmel Ellis invites you to explore their centre and all they can offer your child. With an ACECQA quality rating of ‘Exceeding’, caring staff, catered food options and a wonderful nature-based outdoor learning environment, Indooroopilly Montessori provides a nurturing space to grow and learn. To learn more, visit their website www.imch.com.au or speak to their friendly staff on: 073871 5000. You can follow us on Facebook HERE. IMCH is located on the ATC Campus at 68 Kate Street Indooroopilly, Brisbane 4068
Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
