May Pope Francis Rest in Peace and Perpetual Light Shine Upon him
Pope Francis
Ambrose Treacy College joins the global Catholic community in thanksgiving for the life, example and leadership of Pope Francis.
During a time of rapid and significant change and challenge, Pope Francis has been an extraordinary example of simplicity, humility and love.
We pray for him and for our Church as preparations are made to choose a new Pope. May their leadership be inspired by his faith, dedication and service.
May Pope Francis Rest in Peace and Perpetual Light Shine Upon him.
Easter Blessings and a warm welcome to Term 2
We join the global Catholic community sharing in the joy filled good news of He is Risen this Easter Sunday past that is so needed for the times in which we live. May our loving God, present to us and with us in the person of Jesus, be with your families, you in your own journey and with those most in need always.
I hope that the Easter break was a life giving, enjoyable and relaxing time for all.
Staff News
Our Head of Senior School English, Ms Diana Leonardi, recently shared the joyful news of the arrival of her baby boy, Alessandro.
Ms Caitlin has shared the wonderful news of the arrival of her first baby, Monty.
We congratulate Diana and Caitlin and wish them well for their parental leave.
We warmly welcome Georgina McMahon who joins our teaching faculty while Caitlin is on leave.
As Mr Jason Sepetauc shared prior to the break, Ms Kristy Taylor, our Head of Library, is taking leave for the remainder of this year. We wish Kristy well for this time. We warmly welcome Rebecca Scott as Acting Head of Library and to our teaching faculty.
Ms Sharni Maclean transitions back into her substantive role as Head of Health and Physical Education this term and we wish her all the best. Thank you and congratulations to Mr Grant Carlson who has led the team ably for an extended period of professional growth and renewal.
Ms Sally Tompson, our Senior School Receptionist, will be on leave for Term 2. Thank you to Ms Trina Sutton who will facilitate Senior School Reception for the Term.
Mr Kris McWilliams of our Property Team is on two weeks of well-earned leave as the term begins.
Ms Kate Garrone, our Dean of Faith and Mission, is in South Africa having joined an EREBB Program for some time and is now taking a brief period of LSL she had arranged prior to being appointed at ATC. Kate will return in Week 3. We wish her well for this time and thank Mr Andrew McCrohon and Ms Belinda Fox for steering the Faith and Mission ship during this time.
Easter Break News
Term One concluded with the Autumn Co-Curricular Music Concert. Congratulations to all students, Mr Jonathon Bolt and staff involved in what was a fabulous display of our excellent program. The journey from the beginners to our top performers is always a delight to see.
Over the holidays, many staff and students have been involved in the EREA Football Tournament hosted at Nudgee. Our players acquitted themselves very well with some exciting wins-the Year 5 team were down 3-2 against Nudgee in the last five minutes and won 4-3 and our Year 7 team made it through to the semi-finals in a high standard competition. Our First XI fought hard against talented opposition and grew markedly throughout the tournament. It was great to see Mr Liam Barrie (ATC 2020) coaching the team well as our past student community becomes more and more influential across the College.
Just prior to Easter, our Rugby program enjoyed some trials against our fellow EREA school, St Patrick’s Shorncliffe.
Thank you to Mr Lyndon Brieffies, Head of Sport and his team and all involved staff.
ANZAC Day
With Easter being so late this year, it is important that we keep sight of the importance and significance of ANZAC Day to be commemorated this Friday and honoured at our Years 4 to 7 and Years 8 to 12 ceremonies on Thursday.
We remember and honour all women and men who have served our country in theatres of war and peace keeping exercises. We especially remember and honour all who have fallen in protecting our freedom and way of life. In a special way, we remember and honour all family members of the Ambrose Treacy College community who have served and who have made sacrifices so that we may share in the lives we lead.
This ANZAC Day takes place in a time of global uncertainty and tension. May we all be spared the tragedy of military conflict. We pray for all throughout the world presently impacted by conflict in hope of peace for all.
Dash for Crash
The Dash for Crash will take place at 7am on Sunday, 25 May in memory of Damien McMeniman, who tragically lost his life to Mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure.
Damien was a passionate runner and triathlete who attended Edmund Rice schools in Brisbane during the 1970s and 1980s. He deeply valued the camaraderie of his fellow athletes and believed in the importance of quality, inclusive education at Ambrose Treacy College.
This event is proudly supported by Damien’s wife and children, honouring his legacy and commitment to community and education.
Please CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
Call for Volunteers - Dash for Crash Running Festival 2025
Exciting volunteer opportunities are now open for the Dash for Crash Running Festival 2025, hosted by the Ambrose Treacy College Foundation on Sunday 25 May 2025.
Join us in making this event a success by signing up through the below link.
Simply follow the instructions on the page—it only takes a few seconds to sign up!
Thank you for your support and for being part of this incredible event. We appreciate your help!
Please contact Marie McMeniman DashforCrash@gmail.com, for any queries
Community Prayers
Lord, we pray for those in our community who are suffering. Be with them in this time of hardship and uncertainty. Give comfort and peace to those who have lost loved ones. May their sorrow be turned into strength, and their distress turned into peace. May our hearts remain loving and pure as we seek to always be compassionate to those around us.
God Bless.
Chris Ryan, College Principal
