Coming Up Week 1

The term ahead is a busy and exciting one, filled with ritual, life moments and milestones. I encourage you to read my blog, watch the ATC App and discuss events with your sons as the 8 weeks of Term Four will pass by very quickly.

Year 11 Parent Information Night

Regarding Year 12 in 2026, an important Parent Information Evening is being held for Parents and Caregivers of our Year 11 cohort on Wednesday 8 October from 6:00pm - 7.00pm. All details in relation to the evening are included in the attached letter from the Dean of Learning, the Dean of Formation and the Dean of Faith and Mission. PLEASE NOTE no students are to attend.

KEY DATES TERM 4 WEEK 1

• Monday 6 October | King’s Birthday Public Holiday
• Tuesday 7 October | First Day of Term 4
• Wednesday 8 October | Co-curricular photo day
• Wednesday 8 October | Year 12 2026 Parent Information Evening 6-7.30pm
• Thursday 9 October | AIC Track and Field Championships
• Friday 10 October | AIC Track and Field Championships

• Tuesday 14 October | P&F Meeting
• Wednesday 15 October | ARTery Opening
• Friday 17 October | Pink Day & Year 6 event
• Saturday 18 October | Jazz By The River
• Tuesday 21 October | Actors Studio
• Wednesday 22 October | Actors Studio
• Friday 24 October | P&F Ladies Spring Lunch
• Wednesday 29 October | Signum Fidei Breakfast
• Thursday 30 October | Year 10 St Vincent de Formal
• Tuesday 11 November | Summer Music Concert
• Tuesday 18 November | Celebration of Excellence 5.30pm Riverlife
• Thursday 20 November | Year 12 Mass and Valedictory Celebration
• Thursday 27 November | Year 4 Breakfast and Liturgy / Year 4 Raft Regatta
• Thursday 27 November | Year 9 Senior School Transition
• Thursday 27 November | Year 6 Celebration Mass 5pm
• Friday 28 November | Christmas Liturgy / Year 6 Tunnel / Christmas Carnival
• Friday 28 November | Last day of school (12pm finish)

EVENTS ARTS WEEK

ARTery

The ARTery Exhibition and ARTfest Event are on again and we invite you to the Exhibition which runs from 13 - 18 October and to ARTfest Awards Evening Wednesday 15 October. The ARTery exhibition includes artwork created throughout 2025 by Visual Art students from Years 4-12 and Media Arts students Years 9-12. The gallery will be open to students during lunchtimes in Term 4 Week 2 Monday to Friday. Parents and friends are invited to visit the exhibition on Wednesday 15 October, 2pm to 7pm or Saturday 18 October, 4-6pm during the Jazz by the River event.

On Wednesday 15 October at the ARTfest celebration, there will be Principal’s Awards presentations and live music. There is also a free Printmaking Workshop before ARTfest from 5pm on this date- Wednesday 15 October. Please register for your attendance for the workshop and the ARTfest evening to assist with snack food and art material preparation.

Actors Studio Presents: The Outsiders

The ATC community is invited to attend the 2025 Actor’s Studio production of The Outsiders (adapted by Christopher Sergel from the novel by S.E. Hinton). Performances will take place on Tuesday 21 October and Wednesday 22 October in NJ Hall. Doors open at 6:00pm, with the play running from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Featuring a talented cast of Years 7–12 students, this high-energy production brings raw heart and authenticity to a classic coming-of-age story. Tickets are FREE — visit the Try Booking link to reserve seats. Enquiries can be directed to our Drama Coordinator Ms Katrina Holmes-Blissner — holmesk@atc.qld.edu.au We look forward to seeing you. https://www.trybooking.com/DFUNG

Synopsis:
In a world divided by class and circumstance, two rival groups clash in a story charged with loyalty, conflict, and resilience. At the centre is Ponyboy Curtis, whose journey forces him to question identity, belonging, and what it truly means to be an outsider. Performed with grit and passion, The Outsiders explores brotherhood, survival, and finding hope amidst division.

Jazz by the River

With ONLY a month to go until our Jazz event for 2025, we encourage our community to come together, sit on a picnic rug by the river and enjoy the sounds of wonderful Jazz performances by the ATC Jazz Orchestra, Big Band, Hot Brass Squad, Jazz Ensemble & ATC Gents Choir. Join us on Saturday 18 October 2025 at Warril Place from 4pm to 8pm with the Brisbane River and the Jacaranda trees as the backdrop!

There is a delicious menu available including Pizzas, Burgers, Sausages, Hot Chips, Snacks and Drinks. You can support the ATC Hospitality students by pre-ordering a Cheese Box and Cake Box. The bar will be open selling beers, wine and champagne.

The ARTery Exhibition runs during Arts Week and culminates with their showcase of student artwork which can be viewed from 4pm in Nudgee Junior Hall on JBTR day.

Tickets for this wonderful event are $40 for Adults (school children are FREE.) Every adult ticket purchased goes into the draw to win a 5-star overnight accommodation package on the Brisbane River. Booking to purchase entry tickets and order food: https://www.trybooking.com/DEVGR

THIS IS A LICENSED EVENT – STRICTLY NO BYO ALCOHOL | EFTPOS only event.

Want to help at the event? Please sign up via VolunteerLocal - Here.

ATC SPRING LUNCH RAFFLE – YOUR CHANCE TO WIN SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

Ladies, treat yourself while helping an amazing cause! Every ticket supports Breast Cancer Research and you don’t have to be at the lunch to win. Gorgeous Prizes Waiting for You include:

1. Ultimate Shopping Staycation – A Riverside overnight + $500 David Jones Voucher
2. $570 Craddock family a Hermès Bangle
3. $500 Jzoosh Hamper filled with luxe surprises
4. $450 Professional Photography Sessionwith Captured by Katherine
5. $350 Aesthetics Redefined a buccal facial massage
6. $500 Travel Associates Voucher to plan your next getaway
7. Stylish vouchers from Social Fabric & Provincial Home Living
8. Delicious $100 Dello Mano Cake & Brownies hamper
9. $100 vouchers for the Rocklea, Normanby & Regatta Hotels

…plus heaps of fabulous shopping treats donated by Brisbane Real Estate!

All these prizes are being drawn at the ATC Spring Lunch on Friday 24 October at Victoria Park Function Centre. Pre-purchase your raffle tickets now and feel the love! You could be celebrating with your fabulous prize while making a difference to the lives of countless women.

Book your lunch tickets and buy raffle tickets Here.

FAITH AND MISSION

St Vinnies Spring Clean to Aid our Year 10 St Vincent de Formal

Our Year 10 will be having their St Vincent de Formal on Thursday 30 October and part of the fun and challenge of this evening is recycling pre-loved clothes for the event. Historically, Vinnies create a pop-up shop here at ATC so the boys can find a suitable outfit but this year they are unable to do this due to low stock of boys and men's clothing. We are therefore, calling on families to please donate clothing that no longer fits or is used that would be suitable for a fun social evening our Year 10s will host with the students from Brigidine College.

Student tickets, which include a donation to Vinnies, will include the opportunity to find an outfit at a Suitcase Rummage we will be running on campus at the beginning of Week 3. All excess clothing will be donated directly to Vinnies following this. Please over the holidays can you do a Spring Clean to find some donations. They will be dropped at the library and Mission office in the first two weeks of Term Four. See the ATC App for a letter from Mrs Garrone.

FORMATION

Year 9 Rite of Passage & Middle School Graduation Ceremony

Planning is underway for the Year 9 Rite of Passage Ritual and Middle School Graduation Ceremony, an important milestone in your son’s journey at Ambrose Treacy College. Please note the following details and mark this date in your calendar - Wednesday 26 November 2025 5.30pm. Further correspondence will be provided closer to the event with full details of the evening and highlighting the significant role you will play in ensuring the success of this special occasion.

Senior Jerseys

2026 Senior Jersey for our Year 11 Students are open for orders and purchase through the Parent Lounge. Cost: $80.00 and payment due no later than Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Year 12 Valedictory

The Valedictory Celebration is an important final event for our Year 12 Students and their families and will be held on Thursday 20 November. Please refer to the email sent to all parents today from our Dean of Formation, Mr. Conor Finn regarding the Valedictory Mass and Lunch. Tickets can be purchased through TryBooking. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at formation@atc.qld.edu.au CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS.

Year 6 Pink Day

On Friday October 17, the whole school marks Pink Day by wearing anything PINK! Year 6 students will also be participating in the annual Pink Day mixed touch football afternoon with St Aidan’s Anglican Girls School, Corinda. To ensure this day is a success I am seeking parent volunteers to assist with the cooking of the sausage sizzle from 11:30 AM. If you are available to help, please email Mr Michael Stewart. stewartm@atc.qld.edu.au Full details of this event are on the ATC App.

Funky Sock Donations for Year 12s

Each year, our Year 4s offer moral support to the Year 12s as they enter their final External Exam period. It’s become a tradition that Year 4s give a pair of funky socks to a Year 12 student and write an inspirational message to them. We ask that if you are able to donate one or two pairs of colourful, funky socks, please send them to your son's homeroom teacher by the Friday 10 October. This is entirely voluntary and you are not obligated to donate. Boys will write an inspirational message in their classrooms.

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.

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

Final Meeting dates for Term 4 are: Tuesday 14 October for the 2026 Planning Meeting at 6.30pm and last meeting for the year is Tuesday 25 November both being held in Waterford Auditorium in the Senior School. Come along and be part of the ATC Community. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary Lee, at:  pandf@atc.qld.edu.au

Jason Sepetauc

Deputy Principal

TERM DATES

Please CLICK HERE for the Ambrose Treacy College official term dates for 2026 to assist families with their planning.

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