Coming Up Term 3

Welcome to a busy Term Three. We’re pleased to begin another exciting term at Ambrose Treacy College starting with NAIDOC Week, a special time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Whilst we cannot forget our primary purpose of learning in the classroom, Term 3 also brings countless opportunities to serve, lead, and grow—both individually and as a community. Highlights include:

• Mary of the Cross Mass
• AIC Rugby League and Basketball
• QLD Catholic Schools Music Festival
• Book Week and Science Week
• Excursions and Year 11 Leadership Retreats
• Subject Selections, Career Expo, and SET Planning
• Drama Performances
  ...and much more! We look forward to a term full of learning, leadership, and celebration.

Parent Teacher Feedback Meetings

Semester One reports are available online through Parent Lounge. Please see my letter on the ATC app with full details of how to access report cards. I remind you that Parent, Student and Teacher Feedback online Teams Meetings are scheduled with your child’s Semester One teachers for Thursday 24 July 2025 4.00pm to 7.30pm & Friday 25 July 2025 9.00am to 3.00pm (the Pupil Free Day). Please see the attached letter from the Dean of Learning for further details of the Feedback Meetings. Bookings for the Parent, Student and Teacher Feedback Meetings are via Parent Lounge and bookings close at 6pm on Tuesday 22 July 2025. Instructions on how to book an interview are available in the helpful video below. https://vimeo.com/manage/video...;

KEY DATES

• Thursday 17 July | Years 8 and 9 Subject Information Night 6pm
• Thursday 17 July | Year 7 Conn and Lynch Geography Excursion
• Friday 18 July | Years 8 and 9 2026 Subject Selections Open
• Tuesday 22 July | P&F Meeting 6.30pm at Waterford
• Wednesday 23 July to Wednesday 30 July / Year 12 Exam Block
• Wednesday 23 July | Years 10 2026 Subject Selection and Careers Expo 5pm
• Thursday 24 July | Year 10 2026 Subject Selections Open / Parent Teacher Feedback Meetings 4pm to 7.30pm
• Friday 25 July | PUPIL FREE DAY - Parent Teacher Feedback Meetings 9am to 3pm Online
• Monday 28 July | Year 10 Set Plan Meetings Begin
• Tuesday 29 July | Junior and Middle School Academic Assembly
• Thursday 31 July | Celebration of 150 Years of Edmund Rice Ministry
• Thursday 31 July | Cocurricular Music and Dram Recital Evening 5pm
• Friday 1 August | Year 9 Campbell, Nolan and Wynne Geography excursion
• Friday 1 August | Senior School Academic Assembly
• Tuesday 5 August | Mary of the Cross Feast Day Mass
• Wednesday 6 August | Signum Fidei Breakfast
• Thursday 7 August | Year 8 Bodkin & Conn Geography Excursion
• Friday 8 August | Year 5 Mass and Retreat / Year 8 to 10 2026 Subject Selections Close / Years 11 to 12 Volleyball Schools Cup
• Wednesday 13 August | PUBLIC HOLIDAY
• Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 August | QCMF
• Saturday 16 August | P&F Father's Day Function
• Tuesday 19 August | Year 8 Mass
• Wednesday 20 August | Year 10 Set Planning and Year 11 2026 Subject Selections Close
• Friday 22 August | Book Week Dress-up Parade
• Friday 22 August | Senior School Lip Sync Battle
• Tuesday 26 August | Years 11 & 12 Drama Performance Evening 6pm
• Thursday 28 August | Formal Music Concert 5.30pm
• Friday 29 August | Year 4 Mass / Year 8 Retreat
• Monday 1 September to Wednesday 10 September / Year 12 Mock Exams Commence
• Tuesday 2 September | RU Ok Day / P&F AGM 6.30pm
• Wednesday 10 September | Year 7 Advocacy Afternoon 3.15pm / Year 7 Fathers Evening 5pm
• Thursday 4 September | Year 11 Sociable 6.30pm / Last day of Formal uniform
• Friday 5 September | Ministerial PUPIL FREE DAY
• Tuesday 9 September to 16 September | Years 7 to 10 Exam Period / Year 11 Exam Block (no classes)
• Wednesday 17 September | Year 10 Immunisation
• Thursday 18 September | College Tour 4pm
• Friday 19 September | Year 4 Charity Fayre / End of Term Liturgy / Last Day of Term 3pm Finish

Uniforms

The Formal uniform is still mandatory on non-HPE days and students should begin the term with a neat haircut and the correct uniform. A reminder that the ATC Hoodie is only to be worn to sport fixtures on the weekends, and is NOT part of the weekday school uniform.

New City Council Bus Network

Brisbane’s New Bus Network has launched during the holidays and is designed to deliver more bus services, to more places, more often. With changes to more than 70% of bus routes, we encourage families to use Translink’s journey planner to find out what these changes may mean for your trip to school on city council buses. Students can plan their new journey by visiting Translink's journey planner, entering your start and end location and finding their new journey. For district (school) services, please use Translink’s school service finder and/or Journey Planner on school travel dates.  

LEARNING NEWS

Years 4-10 ICAS Exams English, Science and Mathematics

The College will run sessions for the annual ICAS English, Science and Maths exams for Years 4-10, on the dates and times below. To register for the ICAS exams you must visit their website to register you son/s and pay the fee online. The College cannot process payment or registration for students. Please refer to the letter on the ATC App from the Dean of Learning, for further details. The ICAS Parent Payment Link HERE. The ATC access code to use is: HBT831. Please enter your child’s name accurately into the system as it will appear on their ICAS certificate. If you are registering multiple children and different schools, we advise you to clear your cache before placing the new entry for your son. Tests are not mandatory. Registrations close on Monday 28 July 2025 at 4:00 pm and late registrations are not accepted by ICAS.

• English: Tuesday 12 August 2025 from 7:15-8:15am; $20.95
• Science: Tuesday 18 August 2025 from 7:15-8:15am; $20.95
• Maths: Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 7:15-8:15am; $20.95

Year 4 Hearing Tests by UQ Audiology

The Year 4 Hearing Screening Program run by UQ Health and Rehabilitation Clinics is scheduled for Thursday 7 August 2025. The UQ Audiology team offer a free hearing screening program delivered to all school-aged kids. Research indicates that hearing difficulties may have a significant effect on a child’s ability to learn. Children with a hearing loss may experience speech and language delays, educational difficulties, behavioural problems and often require increased educational support. A child’s hearing may change over time, so it is important to monitor your child’s hearing even if they have passed a previous hearing test. The screening will be performed by Master of Audiology Students under the direct supervision of a qualified Senior Audiologist. The team of audiologists will arrive from 9:15am and will be conducting these tests in one of the classrooms with support of ATC staff. If you do choose to have your son, be involved in this testing, he will only be absent from class for up to 15 minutes at some point during the day. Please complete and return the attached consent form and questionnaire to the College by Friday 1 August 2025. Full details are on the ATC app. A summary of the results will be sent home with your child in the form of a booklet with recommendations based on the results obtained. These recommendations could include further testing at the UQ Health & Rehabilitation Audiology Clinic or similar clinic, or a referral to a General Practitioner for medical intervention.

EXCURSIONS

Year 7 Conn & Lynch Geography Excursion

On Thursday 17 July as part of the study for Term 2 Geography ‘Liveability and Water’, Year 7 Conn and Lynch Geography students will be participating in an excursion to Wivenhoe Dam and surrounds. Arrive at school by 8.00am for bus departure at 8.15am from Middle Drop Off Zone and bus return time is 3pm. Students must bring a water Bottle (2 litres or 2 x water bottles) – with water, a daypack with sunscreen, morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea, 2 lead pencils, an eraser, and a clipboard. Please wear the ATC House Shirt/PE Uniform and Jumper plus runners and ATC wide brimmed school hat or cap. Parents/Caregivers are requested to access Parent Lounge to accept the event to show their son is attending. Also please ensure your sons’ medical and emergency contact details are correct prior to the excursion. Please ensure at least one emergency contact is available for the duration of the excursion.

Year 9 Campbell, Nolan & Wynne Geography Excursion

On Friday 1 August Year 9 Campbell, Nolan and Wynne Geography students will be participating in an excursion to Boondall Wetlands and the Botanical Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Arrive at school by 8.00am for bus departure at 8.15am from Middle Drop Off Zone and bus return time is 3pm. Students must bring a water Bottle (2 litres or 2 x water bottles) – with water, a daypack with sunscreen, morning tea, and Afternoon Tea, 2 lead pencils, an eraser, and a clipboard. Students can bring money to buy lunch. Please wear the ATC House Shirt/PE Uniform and jumper plus runners and ATC wide brimmed school hat or cap. Parents/Caregivers are requested to access Parent Lounge to accept the event to show their son is attending. Also please ensure your sons’ medical and emergency contact details are correct prior to the excursion. Please ensure at least one emergency contact is available for the duration of the excursion. See further details in the letter in Parent Lounge events.

Year 8 Bodkin & Conn / 8 Lynch and Treacy Geography Excursions

Geography students in Year 8 Bodkin and Conn will be participating in an excursion to Palm Beach Gold Coast on Thursday 7 August and Geography students in Year 8 Lynch and Treacy will travel on Friday 8 August. Students must arrive at school at 7.15am for bus departure at 7.30am from Middle Drop Off Zone. Return bus time is by 3pm. Students must bring a water Bottle (2 litres or 2 x water bottles) – with water, a daypack with sunscreen, morning tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea, 2 lead pencils, an eraser, and a clipboard. Please wear the ATC House Shirt/PE Uniform and Jumper plus runners and ATC wide brimmed school hat or cap. Parents/Caregivers are requested to access Parent Lounge to accept the event to show their son is attending. Also please ensure your sons’ medical and emergency contact details are correct prior to the excursion. Please ensure at least one emergency contact is available for the duration of the excursion.

Year 9 and 10 Japanese Dinner

On Tuesday 5 August, we will be attending a Japanese Sukiyaki dinner at Oshin Restaurant in Brisbane City as part of our Year 9/10 Japanese language and cultural program. The aims of the activity are to provide students with an authentic cultural experience, deepen their understanding of traditional Japanese cuisine and dining etiquette, and encourage real-world language use through interaction with students from our sister school, Brigidine College. This excursion supports students in developing cultural competence, respectful social interaction, and a greater appreciation for Japanese customs. Destination is Oshin Japanese Restaurant 256 Adelaide St, Brisbane City on Tuesday 5 Augus. Departure is from Student reception, arrive by 16:45 and depart for Indooroopilly Train Station at 17:00 on foot. We will catch the train to the city, arriving at Central Station for dinner at 18:00. College Return Time is 20:30 at the Lower Bus Pick up zone. (Students cannot travel to and from the venue unaccompanied unless prior arrangements have been discussed with the teacher in charge) Cost is $25.00 and Parents must go to Parent Lounge to pay the $25.00 and accept the invitation for their son to attend. This is essential prior to the event. Extra requirements: Students should bring money for their return train trip or ensure their GoCard is topped up.

LIBRARY NEWS

Author Visit – Nova Weetman on Thursday 17 July ·at 11:00am for 5B, 5T, and all Year 6 students. Acclaimed, bestselling author Nova Weetman is visiting the College to celebrate her brand-new book, Sonny & Tess and chat about her book and what it is like to be an author. Order your copy of Sonny & Tess online, via the Where the Wild Things Are Bookshop. Online orders must be placed by 9am Wednesday 16 July and will be delivered to the College the following day. All books will be signed by Nova on the day! CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR COPY.

Readers’ Café Celebration
We’re celebrating the Top 10 Borrowers from each year level with a special morning tea on Wednesday 23 July in First Break at Mt Sion Library. This event recognises and rewards our most dedicated readers. A fun and social way to encourage a culture of reading across the school. Students who are winners will receive a special invitation to attend.

Scholastic Book Club – Issue #5

It’s Book Club time again! Students can browse Issue #5 and order from a wide range of books. Every order earns reward points that support our school library. Orders can be placed online or via the Scholastic catalogue. orders are due Thursday 31 July.

Book Fair & CBCA Book Week – “Book an Adventure”
Scholastic Book Fair kicks off Friday 15 August · Book Week is Week 6 and Book Week is nearly here and we’re celebrating big with the theme “Book an Adventure”! Our Week 6 celebration includes: Scholastic Book Fair in the library – shop the latest reads. Author visits and workshops throughout the week. A special Parent & Son Evening with award-winning author Richard Yaxley. Our much-anticipated Book Week Assembly on Friday 22 August, featuring acclaimed guest author Charlie Tompson. Finishing with our Book Week Costume Parade in the Junior School when students dress as their favourite book character- prizes to be won!

Premier’s Reading Challenge
Book logs due by Thursday 22 August so there’s still time to complete the Premier’s Reading Challenge! Students are encouraged to keep logging their completed books. All reading records must be submitted by August 22 to qualify. Let’s work together to achieve a strong finish and celebrate a love of reading.

FORMATION NEWS

Year 9 HPE Term 3 Unit – Respectful Relationships

As part of the Year 9 Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum, in Term 3 we will begin our Respectful Relationships unit. This unit includes age-appropriate discussions surrounding key topics such as respectful relationships, consent, sexual health, contraception, and fertility. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s learning and development. Further details are available on the ATC App. If you have any queries, please email Sharni Maclean, Head of Health and Physical Education

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

Dad's Get Together

The P&F invite ATC dads and male caregivers to the Dad's Get-Together on Saturday 16 August in the Waterford Precinct. Join us from 4pm to 7.30pm for a casual catch up and watch on the big screen the Broncos vs Dolphins game. There will be plenty of food, drinks, competitions, games and prizes to be won! Wear your favourite NRL jersey. "Tickets $20 which includes your first drink, a burger, snacks and prizes. We look forward to a fun night of building community and friendraising. CLICK HERE TO BOOK.

Come and celebrate with friends and meet new ones at the ATC P&F Spring Lunch on Friday 24 October at Victoria Park from 11.30am. Ticket sales release will be advertised through the ATC App in Semester Two. Raffle tickets will be for sale to win great prizes! Should you have any enquiries please contact the event organisers, Sasha Tucker sashatucker@gmail.com and Melissa Kuflik melkuflick@hotmail.com

Trivia Night

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition at the ATC P&F Trivia Night on Saturday 2 August 2025 from 5.0pm to 9.45pm in Nudgee Junior Hall. The theme is: The Ultimate Award Show Winners so dress to impress. Make your table theme one of your favourite award winners from any award winning movie, Grammy-winning musician/band, Emmy-winning television show, or Tony-winning Broadway show. That’s a lot of great characters, compelling stories, and, of course, renowned outfits for your trivia team. Table Bookings are through Parent Lounge. Table Captains must log in and make the full table payment. After purchasing, please email Nicole Moy at moynicole@hotmail.com to register your table theme.

Raffle Tickets

Raffle tickets are open to the entire College community. Raffle tickets can be purchased online prior to the event through the Parent Lounge and also on the evening, on site at the event. If you can’t attend the event, you can purchase tickets prior to the event. Raffle Pricing: $10 for 2 tickets $30 for 8 tickets; $20 for 5 tickets $50 for 15 tickets. THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS:

P&F Spring Lunch

Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Annual ATC P&F Ladies Spring Lunch 12pm to 4pm at Marquee, Victoria Park Function Centre. It will be a celebration of elegance, connection, and a cause close to our hearts. Indulge in a beautifully crafted two-course lunch (main and dessert), complemented by a glass of sparkling bubbles on arrival. Hear from an inspiring guest speaker and enjoy surprise entertainment, all in support of Breast Cancer Research and our speakers' nominated charity. Together, let’s raise awareness, funds, and a glass — for hope and community. TICKETS GO ON SALE IN TERM 3. Cost: $105 (includes lunch, dessert, glass of bubbles & entertainment) Raffle tickets available via the ticket link. Seats are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Seating will be arranged by your son’s Year Level at ATC. If you'd like to sit at a specific Year Level table, please indicate this when booking. For group bookings, kindly list all guest names. Don't forget to note any dietary requirements on Trybooking. Dress code is a splash of PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All queries are to Mel Kuflik melkuflik@hotmail.com

2025 Meeting Dates

Please join the P&F Executive at the next meeting on Tuesday 22 July in the Waterford Lecture Theatre, Senior School precinct at 6.30pm. Meet the Principal and Deputy Principal and hear the latest updates on College event. (See the College Map - 17. Waterford) Can you also join us on the dates below? We look forward to meeting you! Further Meeting dates for Term 3 and 4 are: Tuesday 2 September P&F AGM 6.30pm, Tuesday 14 October and Tuesday 25 November for the P&F 2026 Planning Meeting 6.30pm. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary  pandf@atc.qld.edu.au

2nd Hand Uniform Shop

Please remember to send your donation of old uniforms to the College Reception so the P&F can sell them at the 2nd Hand Shop in Term Three. This is valued by our future families so they can buy affordable spare uniforms for their sons.

PAST STUDENTS NEWS

Reunion for 2020 Past Students

ATC 2020 Past Students are invited to a reunion on Saturday 11 October from 4pm – 6pm at The Waterford Building to mark five years since graduation. Join us for snacks, snags and drinks and a catch-up with friends. Tickets are $15 and include food and your first drink. Beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Contact Tom Perissinotto, Harry Ebinger or Raph Barcelon with any queries. CLICK HERE for tickets and further details.

SERVICE NEWS

Donate used Running shoes

The rate at which children’s feet grow means that they quickly outgrow their footwear. Running shoes are subsequently relegated to the back of a closet to collect dust. Year 9 student Lachlan, is collecting for ‘Shoes for Planet Earth’. We are looking for used running shoes that no longer serve a purpose in your household, so that they can be passed onto others who may not have the opportunity to purchase their own pair. This allows more people to experience the love of running as well as enjoying the many benefits of physical activity. Running shoes, trainers or football boots – if you no longer need them, we will take them off your hands! Please ensure that the running shoes are clean, have no holes, no missing soles and have their laces. Please bring your running shoes to the Faith and Mission office and Lachlan will happily collect them each Friday until the end of Term 3 and donate them all to ‘Shoes for the Planet Earth’.

MUSIC NEWS

Rehearsals

All ensemble, bands and choirs' rehearsals begin in Week 1 of Term Three. Check the ATC App for the current timetables and make sure you are subscribed to your son's ensemble/band and his teacher's tag.

QCMF 14-17 August 2025

The Queensland Catholic Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) schedule has been released! All students in Taiko, Choirs, Bands and Ensembles perform at this annual festival so please ensure the dates are in your family calendar.

Enjoy the last weekend of the holidays and I look forward to seeing you all in Term Three.

Jason Sepetauc

Deputy Principal

College Tour

Join us for an afternoon tour through the heart of campus on Thursday 18 September at 4pm. Explore our state-of-the-art teaching spaces, music rehearsal rooms, science labs and tech hubs. Stroll around our gardens by the river and admire the green spaces where there's room for boys to run and play. Meet our staff and chat with our students about their journey at ATC. Register online today: https://www.atc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/book-a-tour