Getting Started at ATC - January Edition!
With only days left until the start of the 2024 school year, I am excited to share all the latest important and helpful information with families to assist in getting started at ATC. Please be aware there is a staggered start to the year, across Monday and Tuesday so please check the details below to be prepared.
Update to Bell Times
A new Enterprise Agreement being implemented in 2024 for all College staff has prompted a review of our timetable and some minor changes. As such, Home Room will now commence each day at 8.30am rather than 8.25am. Morning Tea and Lunch will now be 30 minutes rather than 35 minutes each. School will continue to conclude at 3pm each day. There will be no change in the length of Home Room or lessons. Please CLICK HERE a copy of the 2024 Bell Times.
The nature of our site requires a significant amount of staffing supervision and required rosters for operations within the parameters of the agreed Hours of Duty. The changes to the timetable enable teaching staff to meet more regularly to collaborate outside of the school day but within their Hours of Duty to plan and prepare for effective teaching and learning. The College will continue to consider and review the design of the timetable, supervision rosters and school day in the future to meet our student needs as Year 4 to 12 school.
KEY DATES
WEEK 1
Monday 22 January | Only Year 4 (9am-2.30pm) and Year 7,10 & 12 (8.30am-3pm) attend
Monday 22 January | Orientation New students in Year 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 Students (11am- 12pm)
Monday 22 January | Open Classrooms Year 5 & 6 only (12pm- 2pm)
Monday 22 January – Thursday 25 January | Textbook Collection via arrangement with class teacher
Tuesday 23 January | First day of Term 1 all students on campus
Tuesday 23 January | Year 7 Orientation Program
Tuesday 23 January | Year 5 wear PE Uniform and bring swimming togs, towel and goggles for lessons.
Thursday 25 January | Middle and Senior Schools House Gala Day
Friday 26 January | Australia Day Public Holiday
WEEK 2
Monday 29 January | Year 4-7 Co-curricular Music suitability testing
Tuesday 30 January | Year 12, 2023 Scholars’ Assembly
Tuesday 30 January | Middle School Academic Assembly
Tuesday 30 January | P & F Meeting
Wednesday 31 January | Junior School Academic Assembly
Thursday 1 February | Junior School Parent Information Evening (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Friday 2 February | Senior School Academic Assembly
Saturday 3 February | P & F Year 4 and Year 7 Welcome Picnic (3:00pm – 5:00pm)
WEEK 3
Tuesday 6 February | Opening Mass, Riverlife Baptist Church
Tuesday 6 February | Year 10 & 11 Parent Information Evening (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Wednesday 7 February | Middle School Parent Information Evening (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
Thursday 8 February | Junior Band Co-curricular Music Information evening
Friday 9 February | Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival
WEEK 4
Monday 12 February | Year 10 Retreat
Monday 12 February | Year 12 Geography excursion
Tuesday 13 February | Year 12 Geography excursion
Wednesday 14 February | Ash Wednesday Liturgies
Friday 16 February | Year 4 Retreat
WEEK ONE - DEEPER DETAILS
Bus Transport Services
Please be aware that the Southern Cross Transit bus routes have been reviewed and revised to enhance the service we offer to families. New additional routes have been added to the SCT service that we share with Brigidine College, and these can be viewed HERE on the College Website. Bus tickets can be purchased on their website. To view their bus fares click HERE.
Orientation Day for New Students
New students commencing in Years 5 and 6 are invited to an orientation session on Monday 22 January from 11am to 12pm and meet at the back of Nudgee Junior hall marked No. 4 on the college map. Students are required to wear school uniform as ID photos will be taken.
New students commencing in Years 8-12 are invited to an orientation session on Monday 22 January from 11am to 12pm and meet at College Main reception marked No. 9 on the college map. They can be collected from College Reception at 12pm. Alternatively, parents are welcome to attend the orientation sessions with their child. Students are required to wear school uniform as ID photos will be taken. Orientation will include the following activities:
- Issue of laptop and tutorial on how to access timetables, classes, teachers, assignments.
- Meet their Head of House/Head of Year who will allocate lockers and give a tour which will conclude at their homeroom.
- Meet their Homeroom Teacher.
All Year 7 students will participate in an onsite Orientation Program during the first week of school to assist them settling into ATC and new routines. More information has been shared with Year 7 parents on the ATC App by Mr Nair and Mr Cashmere.
Open Classrooms all Year 5 and 6
On Monday 22 January your child’s homeroom teacher will be working in the classroom from 12pm – 2pm. Please note surnames A-M have been allocated 12pm-1pm and N-Z 1pm-2pm. We extend an invitation to you and your child to come to the College to meet informally with their teacher. You are encouraged to bring your child’s schoolbooks to the classroom. Students are not required to wear school uniform to the Open Classroom.
First Day of Term
Please note there is a staggered start to Term One 2024 and the following year levels begin their journey on different days:
- The first day for Years 4, 7, 10 & 12 is Monday 22 January 2024.
- All students from Years 4-12 on Tuesday 23 January 2024.
- The Australia Day Public Holiday is on Friday 26 January 2024.
Arriving on the First Day
Parents and caregivers are asked to drop their child at the two designated drop off zones on the campus. Your child will be greeted by staff and students who will guide them to their classrooms.
Monday 22 January – Day 1 Start
Year 4
School starts at 9am for Year 4 on the first day only. Year 4 students are to arrive no earlier than 8am and can be dropped at the Bridge Street drop off/pick up zone, marked Number 24 on the College map. Please make sure you son is dropped off before 8.45am on the first day. Staff and students will meet your child at the drop off zone and escort them to their homeroom.
Year 7
School starts at 8.30am for Year 7. Year 7 students are to arrive no earlier than 8am and can be dropped at the Duhig Drive drop off zone marked No. 20 on the College map.
New Students in Years 5 & 6
New students starting in Years 5 & 6 are to meet with their parents at the back of the Nudgee Junior Hall, marked No. 4 on the College Map.
New Students in Years 8 9 & 10
New students in Year 8, 9 and 10 Students are to meet at the College Main Reception, marked No. 9 on the College Map.
Monday 22 January – Day 1 End
Year 4
School will finish for Year 4 students at 2:30pm (only on the first day) and students are to be collected from the Bridge Street drop off/pick up zone marked No. 24 on the college map.
Years 7, 10 & 12
Years 7, 10 & 12 will finish at 3pm and pick up is from Duhig Drive drop off/pick up zone marked No. 20 on the college map. Please make sure your child knows the pick-up arrangements for your family on the first day as the traffic can be quite congested around the College.
Items required for the First Day
ALL STUDENTS must have their College hat, morning tea, lunch, water bottle, and school books in their College bag. YEARS 8 – 12 Must bring their locker padlock and their fully charged laptop.
Tuesday 23 January - Day 2
Year 4-6 All Junior School students are to be dropped at the Bridge Street drop off/pick up zone, marked Number 24 on the College map by 8.15am each day. School starts at 8.30am. Staff and students will meet your child at the drop off zone and escort them to their homeroom on Day 2. Normal finish time is 3pm.
Years 7-12
All Middle and Senior school students can be dropped off and picked up from the zone marked No. 20 on the College map at 3pm.
COLLEGE MAP
Click here to see the campus map and be familiar with pick up and drop off zones around the College.
2024 Homeroom classes
All students' 2024 Homerooms are visible on Parent Lounge but please be aware that Homeroom teachers' names are not published on Parent Lounge. To see your child's timetable, login into Parent Lounge, click on the Student Details tab and in the drop down menu go to TIMETABLE. To view the timetable scroll across to 22 January and find there the teacher names and room numbers. Homeroom starts at 8.30am each day. Click HERE for the 2024 Bell Times.
Update Your Details in Parent Lounge
Before school starts, it is a good time to update all your contact details in Parent Lounge. If staff need to contact you during the school day, we use this information to reach you. Medical details including Medicare number and expiry date must be updated before the term starts as this information is collated and checked prior to Camp Week (Week 6 Term One) Please login to Parent Lounge to update your child's medical details and if required, your email address, mobile phone numbers and home address.
Mobile Device Use
In line with the Qld Government's new guidelines regarding mobile device use in schools, ATC has amended our policy regarding the use of mobile phones. Students will NOT be permitted to use their mobile phone or smart watch to tap and pay in the tuckshops. They will need to either have a credit/debit card, or their Student ID card with funds uploaded via ATCShop. CLICK HERE to read the policy.
ATC Shop Accounts
Students can use funds in their ATCShop account by tapping their Student ID card at the tuckshop. Before school begins, please set up your ATCShop account and deposit funds. ATCShop offers easy options to purchase online locker padlocks; school badges; bus tickets; laptop chargers; Student ID cards; printing credit; swimming lessons and squad training sessions; and music items such as reeds. Most importantly, it is an easy way for students to use their Student ID card to tap and pay at the tuckshop using funds that are on their ATCShop account. CLICK HERE to read the Set Up instructions for ATCShop. A helpful video provides details of how to set up an account, CLICK HERE TO WATCH. ATC Shop offers an option for automatic top-ups and once set up, it ensures the account will always have available funds and an option to receive itemised statements (select "View statements” for each student). Users can select how often and how much detail they would like to receive in these statements.
Uniforms
On their first day, students in Years 4 –12 are to wear their Day Uniform to school. This includes the pinstriped shirt, grey shorts, College hat, long socks and polished, black school shoes. (NOTE: The Suitcoat and Tie are not required to be worn in Term One, unless communicated by the College.) Teachers will inform students on which day they are to wear their Sports uniform. Year 5’s will have their Specialist Learning Day on Tuesday 23 January, so will need to wear their PE Uniform to school. Students in Years 8-12 are reminded to bring their locker padlocks.
Purchasing Uniforms
College uniform items are available from The School Locker, Oxley. They are open 6 days a week. Information regarding purchasing uniforms is available on The School Locker website CLICK HERE, or phone the Oxley store on 3725 2500. Please see the ATC Uniform Policy HERE.
Second-hand Uniforms
The P&F also run a Facebook group called ATC second-hand uniforms buy/sell. CLICK HERE to join and see discounted uniform items and textbooks for sale.
Stationery Lists
The 2024 Stationery Lists are available to view on the ATC App and Parent Lounge.
Textbook Collection
From Monday 22 January to Thursday 25 January, students will make their way to Westcourt iCentre in the Middle School Precinct between 9.30am and 3pm to collect their textbooks. Textbook Collection arrangements will be made with each class teacher and their students directly.
Student ID Photos
On Monday 22 January all new students and students and all Years 4, and 7 students will have their Student ID Photo taken. New students not starting on this day are STILL REQUIRED to attend any time between 8.30am and 10.30am and present to the Nudgee Junior Hall for their photo. A reminder that Orientation starts at 11am. Further details for Orientation are under that heading in this blog.
Student Locker Padlocks
The College has introduced new locks this year for all Year 7 and incoming new students in other year levels 8-12. We ask parents to follow the simple instructions and program the lock with their child, using a code that is easy for them to remember. Please record this number at home in the likely event your child may need to be reminded of the number during the first days of term. These locks will be provided to Year 7 students on Monday 22 January at the same time as students are allocated their new College Laptop (see IT News below). Continuing students who have lost their padlocks can purchase replacements via ATC Shop. Cost is $33. ATC Shop is the preferred method of payment; however, payment can also be made by EFTPOS at Student Reception. Once ordered, students will be able to collect their replacement lock from Student Reception. Please note students are only permitted to bring ATC issued locks.
FORMATION NEWS
Years 7-12 Gala Day – Thursday 25 January
Please be aware that Middle and Senior School students will be participating in a House Gala Day next Thursday 25 January on campus. Students are reminded to wear their House shirt (or PE shirt) and PE shorts, ATC hat and sandshoes, bring swimming togs and a towel and a water bottle, bring a large water bottle, bring sunscreen and apply each break before rotation activities. The Tuckshop will be open as normal on Thursday and there will be two breaks in between Gala events for students to access food, water and sunscreen. As the temperature is predicted to be in the mid 30s, it's advisable that students stay well hydrated, wear sunscreen and their ATC hat on Thursday. Please ensure your sons do not wear tracksuits. There will be sunscreen stations across the College and it is your son’s responsibility to apply sunscreen regularly. Students will start the day in their Homerooms at 8.30am, and then proceed to the ovals and the pool for a day of activities, challenges, games and tonnes of fun. Who will be the winners of the first House event for 2024?
JUNIOR SCHOOL NEWS
Welcome to the much-anticipated 2024 school year! As we prepare to embark on a new academic journey, Monday will mark an exciting start for our youngest learners at the College and a warm welcome to all students in Years 5 & 6.
Renovations Works
I am thrilled to provide you with an update on the ongoing improvements to our Junior School toilet block. We are excited to share that these enhancements are on track for completion in the upcoming weeks, ushering in a more comfortable and modern facility for our students. During the final phase of these improvements, students will have access to portable toilets to ensure their needs are met while the renovations are underway. Additionally, the toilets on the Year 5 deck will remain available for all students in Years 4, 5 & 6 to use during this time. Understanding the significance of maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for our students, we sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this transitional period.
Furthermore, I am delighted to inform you of the substantial progress made in revitalizing the Year 6 deck over the break. The removal of old and rotten timber has been successfully completed, paving the way for a refreshed and improved space. We anticipate that this area will become accessible for students at the conclusion of Week 1.
Junior School HPE in Term 1
- Year 4 HPE Practical lessons are every Wednesday (Swimming)
- Year 5 HPE Practical lessons (Swimming) are every Tuesday (with Mr Paul Jones)
- Year 4 & Year 5 HPE Practical lessons will be held at the ATC Pool during Term 1. All students require appropriate swimwear, goggles and towel in a separate bag each lesson. Please ensure all personal items are clearly named.
- Year 6 HPE Practical lessons (Futsal) are every Thursday (6L with Mrs Alex Dyall)
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to each of you for your patience and unwavering support as we strive to enhance our facilities for the benefit of our community. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Once again, I eagerly anticipate the commencement of the school year and the joy of welcoming all families to another enriching chapter at our College.
Michael Stewart Head of Formation and Administration | Junior School
LEARNING NEWS
Middle School Curriculum Information for Parents
Ms Meg Ellis, Assistant Dean of Learning, Middle School explains more about the recent updates to the Australian Curriculum for Years 7, 8 and 9 and what we do at ATC in the core subjects. CLICK HERE TO READ HER MESSAGE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS.
Junior School Curriculum Information for Parents
Ms Miranda Sainsbury, Head of Junior School Learning, explains more about the recent updates to the Australian Curriculum for Years 4, 5 and 6 and how it is designed to develop successful learners who are confident, creative and informed individuals, ready to take their place in society. CLICK HERE TO READ HER MESSAGE FOR JUNIOR SCHOOL PARENTS.
IT News
Laptops
Laptops will be required from day one of the term. Distribution of devices is as follows:
Year 5 2024 - will receive their laptops + their old bag and chargers in Week 1.
Year 6 2024 - will receive their laptops + their old bag and chargers in Week 1.
Year 7 2024 - continuing students will receive new laptops and chargers + their old bag in Week 1 and new Year 7 students will receive new laptops, chargers and bag in Week 1.
Years 8 and 9 2024 - laptops will be returned in Week 1
Year 10 2024 - will receive their new laptop and new bag in Week 1.
Years 11 and 12 2024 - kept their laptops over the Christmas holidays. If your laptop requires a repair, please contact the ATC Service Desk via email, or the College Reception to arrange a time to drop in the laptop before school starts. Please note the Office is open 8am to 4pm in the holidays. CLICK HERE to email the IT Service desk if you have any queries.
Repairs
Damage of IT equipment (intentional or accidental) will incur a repair bill and parents are reminded that devices are covered by Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) for a limited number of parts per claim with an excess of $70. Once the claim limit has been exceeded, an additional repair cost will be incurred. Laptops will be returned in Week 1, 2024
IT Policy and Acceptable Technology Use Policy for Students
Parents and caregivers do NOT need to sign and return a document relating to the Acceptable Technology Use Policy. The Policy can be viewed via the link below, or can be found on Parent Lounge under School Links> Policies. If you have any queries, please email your child’s Homeroom teacher. CLICK HERE to read the policy.
The College App
All parents and caregivers should now have now installed the College App and we appreciate our new parents using the *'Orientation'* tag over the past 6 months. As the majority of communication from the classroom, Sport Office, Music Department and College Administration is posted to the App at the start of the new school year, you are reminded to subscribe to your child’s 2024 year level and homeroom now as well as the co-curricular activities that they may be interested in participating in during Term 1. Your co-curricular subscriptions will need to be changed each term as your child’s interests and activities change. Remember to update your preferences in the App *SUBSCRIPTIONS* section via the settings cogwheel. By doing this you will ensure you receive all vital information and more importantly, only receive information that is relevant to your family. By setting your subscriptions, you also guarantee receiving notices when registration for Sport and Club activities are released.
Bell Times
The 2024 Bell Times are available HERE and on the College App.
Term Dates
The 2024 Term Dates are available on the ATC App. Please look under the YEAR LEVELS tile.
School Fees
Accounts and Payments
Fee statements are emailed at least one week prior to the start of each term, with payment due by the first day of term. Term One fees are due and payable on Monday 22 January 2024. The College’s preferred method of payment is through a regular payment plan facilitated by completing the School Fee Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit), which is located on the College Website. Payment on a term-by-term basis, is required in full by the first day of each term. By selecting the option to pay fees via the Term Payment Option, parents/caregivers agree to pay each of the four term fees by the first day of each term. Payment is accepted by BPay. Credit card facilities (EFTPOS) are available both at the College Office and via telephone. The College does not accept cash or cheque payments. The College offers parents/caregivers two payment options to assist in paying their account on time by the due date – a term payment option and a College administered instalment payment.
Edstart
Edstart offers a flexible and low-cost way to pay for tuition fees over an extended period of time. As well as tuition fees, levies, VET courses, club fees, tours and tournaments, voluntary building fund contributions, uniforms, private music tuition and any amounts outstanding may be included. Click here to apply online or visit www.edstart.com.au
Payment by Instalments Option
Fees paid by weekly/fortnightly/monthly/term instalments can be arranged by completing the College School Fees Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit) form which is available on the College website. CLICK HERE. You can find the College Fees Schedule, Payment Authority and Edstart payment plan information on the College website.
Tuckshops
Both The Bakehouse and Paddy’s Place will be open from Monday 22 January 2024. The tuckshop team looks forward to welcoming new students and seeing familiar faces at the tuckshops as the school year kicks off and throughout the year. The team, including three professional cooks, prepare all food on-site using fresh ingredients. The menu is nutritious, tasty and wholesome. There are two daily specials that alternate between week A and B, a range of hot bakery items, toasties and hot wraps, fresh salads, sandwiches/wraps, snacks and drinks. The daily specials change each term, to suit the weather, and the term menu is released on the ATC App before each term starts.
Students in Years 4 to 7 purchase from Paddy's Place (at the Year 7 Undercroft) and students in Years 8 to 12 purchase from The Bakehouse (in the Westcourt precinct). The Bakehouse is also open for breakfast for all students, from 7.30am and for afternoon tea from 3.00 to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
The tuckshops are cashless and self-service - there is no pre-ordering. Students must have sufficient credit on their ATC shop account (which is linked to their Student ID card) or use a credit/debit card to make a purchase. Students are not permitted to use their mobile phone or smart watch to tap and pay. They will need to either have a credit/debit card or an ID card.
All students will be issued with a 2024 ID card in week 1. Continuing students will receive their photo ID card. New students (including all Year 4s & 7s) will receive a temporary ID card that can be used at the tuckshops while their photo ID card is being printed. Only ID cards issued in 2024 will work at the tuckshops.
Paying at the Tuckshops
The tuckshops work on a "no card no service" policy. Students must have either an ID card (with available funds on their ATC shop account) or a credit/debit card to purchase from the tuckshop. This video provides details of how to set up an ATC shop account. CLICK HERE TO WATCH. The ATC Shop provides an option for automatic top-ups.
Absent from school
Please CLICK HERE to watch this helpful video on how to log your son's absence from school via the ATC App or Parent Lounge.
Collection of 2024 Students’ Residential Address and Other Information
The Australian Government Department of Education collects student residential addresses and under the Australian Education Regulation 2013, the College is required to provide the department with names and residential addresses of our parent(s) and/or guardian(s); students’ residential address (excluding student names); whether the student is a primary or secondary student (education level) and whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status). Before the new school year begins, parents and caregivers are asked to login to their Parent Lounge account and check that the address details registered with the College are correct, and update them if required. See the ATC App for more details and the government letter.
SPORT NEWS
Coaches Needed
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic and skilled sport coaches to join our program for a variety of sports in 2024. Being strongly supported by our experienced Sports Department and Sport Coordinators, the successful applicants will have a passion for athlete development, knowledge of the activity, strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider College community. Coaches with varying levels of experience will be considered, including those looking to get involved in coaching for the first time, through to experienced coaches. We strongly encourage parents, old-boys and the wider ATC community to apply. We are currently taking Expressions of Interest for 2024 coaches in the following sports:
- Cricket
- AFL
- Volleyball
- Football (Soccer)
- Rugby Union
In exchange for volunteering your time as a coach in one of our programs, you will receive a generous honorarium in line with the College's Co-Curricular Agreement. These roles require a valid Working with Children Blue Card. For further information, please contact our Assistant Head of Sport, Rob Lofting on sport@atc.qld.edu.au To Apply please email applications directly to sport@atc.qld.edu.au - applications must include an outline of how you can positively contribute to the program of your chosen sport(s) and indicate which sport(s) you are interested in coaching.
Term One Sport
Students can choose for a range of term-based sports including: T AFL, Cricket, Swimming, and Volleyball (7-12); Training for these sports is normally scheduled before or after school from Monday to Thursday depending on the age group. Fixtures are normally held on Saturday mornings on a home and away schedule. We use a variety of mediums to communicate with families but our central source of information for sporting activities is via the ATC App. We use the ATC App notifications and alerts regarding sport sign ups, team selections, training and fixture schedules, weather cancellations, event information etc. Email is occasionally used but parents should subscribe to the relevant Co-curricular sport tags in their App settings to receive only relevant notifications.
CLUBS NEWS
The ATC Clubs program is a wide and varied program offered to students from Years 4 – 12, with students having the opportunity to join from a vast array of clubs. With a large choice of clubs offered, based on year levels, club availability and duration, students can enjoy an alternate cocurricular experience. Information regarding each specific club, registration process and dates and timetables have been released on the ATC app this week under each club tag. YOU MUST SUBSCRIBE TO THE RELEVANT CLUB TAG FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN SEE THE INFORMATION LETTERS AND DETAILS. Registrations are only through Parent Lounge and these open on Wednesday 24 January at 6pm. Be quick!
MUSIC NEWS
The Co-curricular Music is a thriving component of the College’s culture, led by an experienced team of passionate music educators. Music tuition is available for students’ learning woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar/bass, voice and piano. Ensembles are comprised of students across different year levels with a similar level of musical experience. Students have a range of performance opportunities as ensemble members or as soloists throughout the year including but not limited to: Autumn Music Concert, Summer Music Concert, Formal Music Evening, Jazz by the River, Celebration of Excellence, Vocal, Piano, Drum Kit & Guitar Recital Concert, Co-curricular Ensembles Evening, Co-curricular Drama Evening, Liturgies, Masses, Anzac Day Ceremonies, school assemblies, soloist concerts, Junior Band and Concert Band breakfast concert and orientation days. Our first concert is on The main performance opportunity of the year is ATC’s participation in the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) held at Villanova College. In 2024 QCMF will run from 15-20 August and all ensembles, bands and choirs will participate.
We use a variety of mediums to communicate with families but, our central source of information for cultural activities is via the ATC APP. We use the College App notifications and alerts regarding lessons, rehearsals and performances. At the beginning of Term One, Co-curricular Music tutors send an introductory email to their students and parents welcoming them to the program and notifying them when the timetables will be available on the APP. Rolls are taken at every rehearsal via CLIPBOARD and, as with Sport, notification of absences are sent to caregivers via email directly. This allows caregivers to be assured that students attend sessions when they are required and notify staff if there is an unexplained absence requiring follow-up.
P&F NEWS
Kick Off Cocktails
The ATC P&F warmly all invites all parents and caregivers to join us in celebrating the start of the 2024 school year with a special event - Kick Off Cocktails. This will be held on Saturday 17 February 2024 from 6.30-11.00pm at Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club, Figs on Sylvan, Sylvan Road, Toowong. More details and ticketing information to follow soon! For enquiries, please contact Jane Rowan.
Meetings
Our first meeting is on Tuesday 30 January in Mt Sion Library at 6.30pm with Mr George Patrikios, President. Everyone is welcome to join us to hear news from the College Principal, meet the new Deputy Principal, hear about College news and discuss final details for the 2024 Welcome Event and other upcoming P&F events.
Year 4 and Year 7 Welcome Picnics
All families in Year 4 and 7 are invited to come along to the college ovals on Saturday 3 February from 2pm to 4.30pm for games and activities. There will be a jumping castle, zoob games and activities with some of our Year 12 students. Families can bring their own picnic basket and chairs/blankets and enjoy meeting new friends and catching up with old ones. Thank you to Maria and Suz for organising this event in support of P&F friendraising. No RSVP necessary. Just mark it in your diary! See you there for fun and games!
We look forward to welcoming you back to the campus for another momentous year of service, learning and leadership. Remember to subscribe to the ATC App and follow our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ambrosetreacylife/ for all our communication and updates as we prepare for Term One!
Mr Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
