Coming Up Week 9

This blog marks the completion of my first semester at ATC. It was a wonderful experience which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you for welcoming me into this community. I look forward to deepening my relationship with staff, students and their families over the coming years and achieving more great things with everyone.

Tuesday’s final assembly was a fabulous way to conclude the term. Most pleasing was the high number of students who presented various agenda items relating to faith, formation, service, sport, the arts and learning. Many of these are detailed in the blog. ATC is a vibrant place, and sharing our success reinforces our pillars of service, learning and leadership. Students listening to the performances, achievements and ideas of their peers, rather than just from teachers, also builds student agency and voice.

While we’re close to the end there’s an important assessment week ahead. I encourage all students to be the best they can be by preparing for exams and submitting their assignments ahead of the reporting period.

Afternoon Tour

Do you know a young man who might like to come to ATC? Please share our registration details with him for our afternoon tour where we will take his family through the heart of campus. To register for the tour on Thursday 8 August, CLICK HERE.

KEY DATES

Monday 10 June Exam Period

Tuesday 11 June Exam Period

Wednesday 12 June Exam Period

Thursday 13 June Exam Period

Friday 14 June Term 2 Celebration Liturgy

Friday 14 June Year 5 Charity Fayre

Friday 14 June House Gala Day

Friday 14 Japan Tour

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG

In last week’s Blog Chris Ryan referred to Week 7 commencing what can be a challenging time for students, staff and parents as the business of the term comes to a head. This is the time that will show the work put in pays off or the work not put in can come home to roost.

FORMATION

Year 11 Leadership Retreat

An essential part of the leadership journey for our 2025 College Seniors is the Leadership Retreat on Thursday 11 July and Friday 12 July.

The retreat is a compulsory 2-day event to be held at Riverlife Church Centre – 47 Jennifer Street, Seventeen Mile Rocks. The students will be invited to volunteer to cook a Brothers Breakfast with Brendan Flanagan from 7am on both mornings of the retreat. Arrival time for all other students is 7.30am.

Leadership Retreat is very different to a normal ‘camp experience.’ This will be an opportunity for students to connect, collaborate and build capacity for leadership. The two days offer guest presenters and their leadership stories, targeted workshops and building team and individual agency in the hope of empowering our students to embrace the role of ‘leaving the College in a better place than they found it’. Finally, Leadership Retreat will explore themes relating to their Year 12 journey; as an individual and as part of the wider cohort. These include accountability, responsibility, unity, respect for themselves and reaching potential. It is hoped that the retreat will further strengthen a strong sense of community and a unified team approach to leading in 2025.

Students will be briefed on the expectations and logistics later this term, with the retreat taking place in Week 1 of Term 3.

Further details will be shared on the College App on Monday evening 10 June.

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.

LEARNING

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.

Years 7 to 10 Subject Selection

Our Subject Selection information for 2025 will be sent to you via APP notification on 20 June 2024, during the mid-year school holiday break.

All information and instructions will be detailed in the letters sent to you at this time.

Should you have any enquiries please email - learning@atc.qld.edu.au.

Have a wonderful holiday break.

Middle and Senior School

Best of luck to our students this week with their upcoming exams and assessments. Our Westcourt iCentre has been buzzing again this Term as our Middle and Senior School students continued their learning and study at Homework Club. All students across the Middle and Senior school can access Homework Club, which is facilitated by wonderful members of the ATC teaching staff, offering advice and assistance with assignments, homework and learning questions. Great to see ATC students putting in the hard work, coming into the busy end of term. Last week was the last week for Homework Club this term, but we know we will see many of these diligent students back next term. Be sure to go to the College app for Exam schedules.

Year 4 English

Year 4 are learning to compose TEEL paragraphs in English this term and working on ways to explain the evidence they have collected. Their pieces are written in the third person and Mr Degenkamp is pleased that students are able to make connections between their evidence and their explanations, whilst also being a little creative!

FAITH AND MISSION

The Beanies for Brain Cancer Day promotes valuable funds and awareness of brain cancer. In addition to bringing colour and excitement for the 1^st State of Origin, we unite as a community to stand in solidarity with those impacted by the insidious disease. Thankyou to all who donated as the research can allow our world to #bethechange which victims need.

MUSIC

Australian International Music Festival
Good luck to the 59 students of our ATC Touring Band and Choir as they leave for the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney from the 28 June to 6 July. After over 24 hours of rehearsals in Term 2, the students are ready and excited for this wonderful experience. We look forward to sharing many photos with you after the holidays!

Term 3 Dates for the family calendar

Music Ensemble Concert

On Thursday 30 May we gathered in NJ Hall for our annual “Ensembles Evening” which celebrates the music being made in our Chamber Ensembles, Percussion Ensembles and Guitar Ensembles. There were numerous outstanding moments from the night that featured students in years 4-12, and for the first time in a number of years the Taiko Drummers closed out the evening in a exciting performance. Congratulations to all involved!

CULTURAL

Drama Evening

The Term 2 Drama Evening was a great success when boys from all year levels performed pieces from Hamlet, Blood Brothers, John Cleese, and Andy Griffiths classic scenes. Year 12 student and Music Captain, Dash S emceed the night amidst his busy schedule of preparing for LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) acting exam and auditioning for all the major drama schools in Australia including NIDA. Many other students are currently preparing with Mrs Shapcott for their AMEB Voice and Communication exams. If you are interested in your son doing Drama & Communication lessons in Term 3, please email Mrs Shapcott. shapcottm@atc.qld.edu.au

SERVICE

Community Garden

We invite all ATC families to participate in a rewarding and popular service event at Vera St Community Garden, 23 Vera St, Toowong, this Sunday, 9 June from 8am to 10am. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to earn service hours under parent supervision while contributing to our community and celebrating World Environment Day. By joining us, you’ll have the chance to:

• Make a positive impact on our local environment
• Build new friendships and strengthen community bonds
• Learn valuable skills
• Enjoy fun, hands-on activities in the fresh air

We look forward to seeing you there! Please see further details on the College App.

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.

E-Waste Collection

Join our Service Community Challenge by donating your electronic waste at E-Waste Kenmore. Zach McLean of Year 5 will be on-site from 2-4pm for three Saturdays to assist with collections and provide insights into the recycling process and the positive impact that e-Waste is having on people too. E-Waste Kenmore recycles electronic waste and runs workshops to disassemble electronics and sort materials for recycling. This initiative supports environmental efforts, fosters friendships, and empowers people of all abilities to thrive and belong. It’s a great opportunity for ATC students to connect with community and learn more about sustainable practices. So, start looking around and asking around for unused electronics and join Zach in greening the planet. Collection dates are Saturday 15 June, Saturday 29 June and Saturday 6 July. Go to the College app for further details.

CLUBS

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.

SPORT

This week brings the last week of training and round of matches for Term 2 Sports, good luck to our Junior 1 Touch Football team and our Senior Indoor Cricket team in their grand finals this Saturday. A massive thank you to all students who have participated in sport this term, it's been a mammoth term of sport and one we should be incredibly proud of.

Week 9 welcomes the trials for Term 3 sports including, Rugby League, Basketball, Tennis & Volleyball. All information is available on the ATC App and students must be registered via Parent Lounge prior to attending trials.

Term 3 sports official training will commence in the first week back of Term 3 and we'll have trial matches on the first Saturday of Term 3. For any more information regarding trials or Term 3 sports, please contact the Sports Office - sport@atc.qld.edu.au"

Volleyball

The 10A Volleyball team achieved a remarkable milestone, securing the best performance in the team's history at the Queensland School Volleyball Cup #QVSC. They earned a silver medal in the Honours category, establishing themselves as the #2 school in Queensland. This means they have qualified to compete in the Honours division in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup #AVSC in December. The team were coached by an outstanding mentor, Josh Slack.

Lost Property

There are a large number of un-named items in lost property at Senior School Reception and Main College Reception.

These include formal uniform suitcoats, sports uniforms, sport jackets and non ATC jackets and hoodies.

Please ask your child/ children to check for any missing items by Thursday 13 June.

All unclaimed items will be donated to the ATC Parents and Friends Secondhand Uniform stall in August.

We strongly advise caregivers and students to carefully label all items with the student's name. If items are labelled they can easily be returned to the student or retrieved from College Reception.

If you have any enquiries please contact ATC Reception 38780500.

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

ATC P&F Trivia Night

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition at the ATC P&F Trivia Night! This year, we're diving into the exciting world of Heroes and Villains. Gather your team, pick your side of good or evil and show off your knowledge and creativity! THERE ARE ONLY 23 TABLES TO SELL SO GET IN QUICK

Event Details

• Date: Saturday 27 July 2024
• Time: 5:30 PM – 9:45 PM
• Location: Nudgee Junior Hall
• Theme: Heroes and Villains

Table Bookings

• Sales Start: Monday 3 June at 5:00 PM
• Cost: $200 per table (maximum of 10 persons)
• Booking: Available through Parent Lounge. Table Captains must log in and make the payment.
• Please see further details on the College App.

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.

I wish the ATC community a happy and safe holiday and look forward to Term Three which commences on Monday 8 July. God Bless.

Jason Sepetauc, Deputy Principal