Coming Up Term 3 Week 8
Book Week
What a wonderful week of stories, reading, creativity and celebration across ATC! Book Week gave our students the opportunity to step away from the everyday and be reminded of just how powerful stories can be. From our Junior School Book Fair and much-loved Dress-Up Parade to our special Parents and Sons Twilight Evening and an incredible line-up of visiting Australian authors each day, there was a real sense of excitement around books and reading throughout the College. There is something incredibly powerful about meeting the person behind a book and hearing them speak about their own journey as a reader and writer.
At the heart of Book Week is a message we hope continues long after the celebrations finish: read whenever you can, share stories wherever you are, and never underestimate the power of your own ideas and imagination. Every book we pick up gives us the chance to learn something, travel somewhere new, understand another person’s experience or simply enjoy a great story. At ATC, we are committed to fostering a strong culture of literacy, reading and learning, and Book Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate that commitment together. Thank you to our students, staff, families and visiting authors who helped make Book Week such a memorable celebration. We hope the experiences of this week have inspired many of our boys to pick up another book, tell another story and keep reading.
Exams
Mock exams for Year 12 commence on Monday 31 August and conclude on Friday 11 September. Year 11 Exams commence Wednesday 9 September and conclude on 17 September. Classes do not run for senior students for the duration of their respective exam blocks. All other year groups attend school as normal. Students are advised to check their individual schedules via Student Café.
Ministerial Pupil Free Day Friday 4 September
There are no classes next Friday. Staff will welcome students commencing in Years 4 to 7 for 2027. Thank you to the Senior Student leaders and staff leading the Orientation Day. It will be a good opportunity to meet and build connection ahead of the new school year.
From 12pm to 2pm the P&F Second Hand Uniform Pop-up Shop will also open on Brothers Oval. The families of new students can grab a bargain when they pick their son up. Donations are always welcome and can be dropped at Reception during school hours. Current families are also welcome to take advantage of the shop. Thank you to Mrs Kuflik, Mrs Tucker and the volunteers who do a mountain of work organising the stall. Over the past couple of years, it has raised approximately $70,000 and contributed to NJ Hall refurbishments, upgrades to Bowers Oval and funding the SFXC assembly stage. Thank you.
KEY DATES TERM 3
Be sure to keep up to date with details of College activities and event through the App.
Week 8
Monday 31 August GBC Athletics Carnival
Thursday 3 September Year 11 Sociable
Friday 4 September PUPIL FREE DAY
Friday 4 September Orientation Day
Friday 4 September P&F Second Hand Uniform Shop
Saturday 5 September Sport Round 6
Week 9
Monday 7 September Year 12 Mock Exams
Thursday 10 September AIC Track and Field Meet
Friday 11 September Jazz Showcase
Saturday 12 September Sport Round 7
Week 10
Tuesday 15 September P&F AGM 6.30pm
Thursday 17 September Open Basketball
Thursday 17 September Vanuatu Immersion
Friday 18 September Year 4 Charity Fayre
Friday 18 September Lip Sync Competition
Friday 18 September Last Day Term 3 - 3pm Finish
MUSIC
Jazz Showcase - Friday 11 September
The ATC College Community is invited to attend the Jazz Showcase on Friday 11 September from 5pm in the NJ Hall. The Jazz bands will entertain us for the evening as the audience enjoys a pizza truck, bar and raffle! Tickets are $10 for adults and are available for booking now via https://www.trybooking.com/DNZUN
The 2027 Sydney Music Tour students are also seeking donations of prizes for a fundraising raffle – if you have any items you can contribute, we would love your support. music@atc.qld.edu.au
FAITH AND MISSION
Service Hours Reminder – Term 3 Deadline
As we move through Term 3, this is a reminder to all students and families that the deadline for logging Service Hours is Friday, 18 September (the final day of Term 3).
We encourage all students to ensure they have completed and logged the required number of service hours for their year level before the deadline.
For those who have already met the minimum requirement, we encourage you to continue serving your community and go above and beyond. Students who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to service will be recognised later this year through our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Service Awards.
Service is an important part of the Ambrose Treacy College experience, allowing students to make a meaningful contribution to others while developing compassion, leadership, and a spirit of generosity.
Please don't leave your service hours until the last minute, log your hours before Friday, 18 September and continue making a positive difference in our community.
Further details are available on the App.
ATC Community Mass
Our ATC families are warmly invited to join us for our fortnightly ATC Community Mass in The Chapel of St Joseph here on campus.
Mass will be celebrated by Fr Ray Sanchez from The Fort Passionist Community, Oxley, and will begin at 8:00am, concluding at approximately 8:25am.
As a Catholic school community, we value opportunities to gather in prayer, celebrate our faith, and strengthen the connections that unite us. We are delighted to extend this invitation to parents, carers, grandparents, and other family members who may wish to join us.
Family members attending Mass are asked to sign in at Front Reception upon arrival. Our staff will then be happy to direct you to the Chapel.
Whether you are able to attend regularly or from time to time, your presence will be greatly appreciated as we come together in faith and community.
P&F NEWS
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday 4 September P&F Second Hand Uniform Shop
- Tuesday 15 September P&F AGM
- Tuesday 30 October P&F Meeting and 2027 Planning Meeting
- Friday 30 October Ladies Lunch TICKETS NOW ON SALE
- Tuesday 24 November P&F Meeting
P&F Annual General Meeting | Tuesday 15 September 6.30pm
All ATC parents are invited by the P&F President, Mr George Patrikios to join the P&F meetings, which are held in Mt Sion Library.
Please come along and get involved. If you are not in a position to volunteer your time, your opinion on agenda items is welcome.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, you can contact George Patrikios on 0417 790 931 or email the P&F secretary.
P&F Second Hand Uniform Shop - Friday 4 September
- Friday 4 September
- 12pm to 2pm
- Brothers Oval
No Cash Sales - EFTPOS only.
DONATIONS NEEDED:
The Second Hand Uniform Stall is always looking for more good‑quality ATC items. Every donation supports this fantastic P&F initiative, with all proceeds going straight back to the school.
Please ensure uniforms are clean and in good condition (no non-ATC items, please). Further details on the App.
P&F Ladies Spring Lunch | Friday 30 October 2026
Tickets Selling Fast - Book Yours Today!
Supporting Breast Cancer Research
The ATC P&F Ladies Spring Lunch 2026 is a special afternoon of friendship, connection and fundraising, and we warmly invite all ATC mums to join us, including current mums, past mums and those joining our community in 2027.
Come together to reconnect with friends, meet new families, celebrate our wonderful school community and support a cause that touches so many lives.
Friday 30 October 2026
Podium Room, Rydges South Bank
11.30am - 3.30pm
$119 per person
Your ticket includes:
🥂 A glass of Mumm on arrival
Two-course lunch
Access to exciting fundraising activities and raffle prizes
All raffle proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Research.
Raffle Tickets $5 - 1 ticket
$10 - 3 tickets
$20 - 8 tickets
$50 - 20 tickets
Dress Code: Add a splash of pink!
Seating: Tables will be arranged by your son's year level. When booking, please nominate your preferred year level table and include the names of any guests attending with you, along with any dietary requirements.
Secure your ticket today: https://www.trybooking.com/DNG...
Questions?
Please contact our coordinator, Melissa Kuflik, at melkuflik@hotmail.com
Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
