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A message from Tim Walker, Dean of Formation Brisbane winter school holidays are here, and with crisp sunny days and no alarm clocks, it's a rare window to get your son outside and off screens. But w…

I am humbled by, and grateful for, the messages of congratulations sent in the last week on my appointment to the substantive role of Principal at our College. Thank you to all who have been in touch…

Have you ever been struck by someone who is authentically and genuinely humble? You know the type of person that does not make it all about them, but makes you feel like you are the most important pe…

World Environment Day As we celebrate World Environment Day, we are reminded that caring for our planet is part of our faith. Catholic Social Teaching calls us to be stewards of God’s creation, prote…

I once made a cavalier statement that leadership in education is not rocket science. I have since realised that that was an erroneous statement to make. Perhaps it might just be as complex as rocket …

“But everyone else is doing it” Ever heard your child say this to you? Alternatively, it might be one of the following variations on the same theme: Everyone else is allowed Everyone else has one Eve…

National Reconciliation Week As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, we stand in solidarity with First Nations’ People. As a college we commit wholeheartedly – everyday – to reconciliation…

Manners Maketh Man This phrase comes from a 14th century proverb and is allegedly attributed to a William Wykeham from Oxford. For many of us, it may be better remembered from the 2015 movie The King…

Getting involved At the risk of repeating myself, I have been so impressed by the sense of community that exists here at ATC. It is palpable. I am heartened by the readiness of parents to gift their …