Coming Up Week 2

Welcome back to the final term of the year.

It’s a joyous time as we approach the season of Advent and those long summer days with family and friends. Term 4 is always action-packed, and this year is no exception. With just nine weeks ahead, I encourage everyone to stay up to date via the College App.

Key Dates for the Diary

Here are a few important events coming up in the next couple of weeks:

• Monday 13 October – Arts Festival Commences
• Tuesday 14 October – Choral Concert & P&F Planning Meeting (All welcome)
• Wednesday 15 October – ARTery Opening, NJ Hall, 5:30pm
• Friday 17 October – Pink Free Dress Day
• Saturday 18 October – Jazz by the River
• Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 October – Actors Studio Performances
• Wednesday 22 October – Year 12 Final Day of Classes & Gate to Gate Fun Run
• Friday 24 October – P&F Ladies Spring Lunch
• Monday 27 October – Year 12 Exams Commence

Arts Festival

Running over the next two weeks, the Arts Festival is a celebration of student creativity across art, music, and drama. It’s a vibrant showcase of talent and inspiration, and there’s something for everyone.

Signature Event: Jazz by the River
This year’s Jazz by the River doubles as a celebration of our 10-Year Anniversary. The lineup features student bands and the inaugural performance of our Past Students Band. Expect a fantastic evening of music, community, and celebration. A retrospective photo display of our 10-year journey will also be on show.

Booking Info:
Go to the below link to book your tickets today: https://www.trybooking.com/DEVGR. This is a headline community event, and we’d love to see you there!

ARTery Opening – Wednesday 15 October
Held in NJ Hall, this warm community evening features an art show and live performances. The creativity of our students never ceases to amaze me. The art show will remain on display during Jazz by the River.

Actors Studio – ‘The Outsiders’
Performing over two nights, this production is a highlight of the Festival. Last year’s show was a standout, and I’m eagerly anticipating this year’s performance.

If you love art, music, or drama – or all three – come along and bring a friend to celebrate what’s great about the Arts at ATC.

AIC Track and Field

Our Athletics Team competed in the AIC Track and Field Championships at QSAC this week. The carnival is still underway at the time of writing. For updates and results, visit:

2025 AIC Track & Field Championships - Oct 9 – 10, 2025 | Queensland Athletics

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.

KEY DATES

• Tuesday 14 October | Choral Concert
• Tuesday 14 October | P&F Planning Meeting
• Wednesday 15 October | ARTery Opening
• Friday 17 October | Pink Day
• Saturday 18 October | Jazz By The River

• Tuesday 21 October and Wednesday 22 October | Actors Studio
• Friday 24 October | P&F Ladies Spring Lunch
• Monday 27 October | Year 12 Exams Commence
• Wednesday 29 October | Signum Fidei Breakfast
• Thursday 30 October | Year 10 St Vincent de Formal
• Friday 31 October | Year 9 Retreat Day with Brigidine
• Thursday 6 November | Clontarf Academy Awards Night
• 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)

Tuckshop

The tuckshop team are back at work, making delicious meals for our students. The summer menu has a great combination of warm and cold dishes which are perfect for the warmer weather. The chipotle chicken taco bowl has already proven to be a hit on Thursday and keep an eye out for the Chicken Caesar bagel next Tuesday!

The Term 4 new menu for the tuckshop is now available via the link: Term 4 Tuckshop Menu

Please also note: Tuckshops are closed on the last day of term, Friday 28 November. There will be food and drinks for sale at the Christmas Carnival stalls and students will need to bring coins to purchase.

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Go to the below link to read this week's: ATConnect | Principal's Message Week 1

LEARNING NEWS

Digital Design Technology

Year 9 Digital Technology students have been learning about web design using languages such as HTML and CSS. In Term Four, they will create a professional website for a mountaineering club.

Building and Construction

Year 9 Building and Construction students were very busy bees at the end of term, learning about timber techniques including finger jointing, and how to safely use tools and equipment such as saws, planers, chisels and angles. Students have also learnt about quoting jobs by planning out the costings of materials. Term 4 sees the boys refine their beehive piece of work and prepare it to be submitted for assessment.

FAITH AND MISSION

ATC Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Research | Friday 17 October

Each year ATC show its support for the important work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation by wearing vibrant shades of pink in support of this cause on Friday 17 October and having a guest speaker on assembly.

On Friday 17 October we will hold our ATC Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Day and the students are encouraged to wear pink, bring a Gold Coin donation to homeroom and ‘Become A Zero Hero’ – Stop Deaths from Breast Cancer. We encourage breast cancer awareness on this day to highlight that a significant number of Australians are diagnosed every day with this disease. Please support this important initiative, increasing awareness of the impact Breast Cancer has on our community.

FORMATION

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.

ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership

The ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award recognises students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and values such as ‘mateship’, respect, humility and contribution to community. These are also characteristics that are integral to Australian society. We proudly acknowledge Year 10 student Cooper Beaumont and Year 12 student Hayden Wessling for their exceptional contribution to the ATC community and for the courageous way they live as a Signum Fidei.

Ampol Best All Rounder Award

The Ampol Best All Rounder Award provides the opportunity for ATC to acknowledge a Senior who has made an exceptional contribution both in and out of the classroom. The award recognises qualities that include leadership, service and community, sport, arts and culture, attitude and personal conduct. We warmly congratulate Mitchell Cross for his authentic presence at ATC, for his unconditional positive regard for others, and for the character he shows in everything he does.

MUSIC

This year we are celebrating a decade by the river and we invite our families and friends to Jazz by the River on Saturday 18 October 2025 at Warril Place from 4pm to 8pm.

This year we feature our ATC Jazz Orchestra, Big Band, Hot Brass Squad, Jazz Ensemble, ATC Gents choir & special guests on the river stage.

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 at Crystalbrook Vincent, Howard Smith Wharves.

THIS IS A LICENSED EVENT – STRICTLY NO BYO ALCOHOL
EFTPOS only at the event. No cash sales.

Booking link for entry tickets and ordering food is: https://www.trybooking.com/DEVGR
We look forward to seeing you there!

Want to help at the event? Please sign up via the VolunteerLocal link below. Volunteer Here

Here are some highlights from our 2024 Jazz by the River, put together by:

• Directors: Benjamin Matapo and Charlie Fanshawe
• Camera: Media Arts Students
• Editor: Alex Purcell

SPORT

Today was the final day at the AIC Track and Field event at QSAC (Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre), Mount Gravatt. Wonderful to see our athletic team #StrongerTogether!

Tennis

Congratulations to Jacob V who competed in the Qld State Masters at the Qld Tennis Centre recently, and being named 16U Runner-up. Jacob qualified for the tournament after finishing in the top 16 in Queensland based on Junior Tour ranking points accumulated across the year. He has also competed in the Qld Head State Age Junior Championships in Rockhampton, coming away with the Champions trophy for 16U Doubles and the Runner-up trophy for 16U Singles. Over the two tournaments combined, Jacob won 12 out of his 14 matches! An amazing outcome and we wish Jacob all the best in his future tournaments.

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS

P&F Spring Lunch - Final call for tickets - ticket sales close Friday 17 October!

Current and past ATC mothers are invited to enjoy a beautifully crafted two-course lunch (main and dessert), complemented by a glass of sparkling bubbles on arrival and hear from the inspiring guest speaker, all in support of Breast Cancer Research. Together, let’s raise awareness, funds, and a glass — for hope and community.

Tickets: $105 - Includes a delicious two-course meal, a glass of bubbles on arrival, and an afternoon of entertainment and inspiration.

Raffle: 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. Tickets are 3 for $10, 8 for $20 or 20 tickets for $50

Dress Code is a splash of PINK! Seating is 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. Don't forget to note any dietary requirements when you buy your ticket. Seats are limited.

Book your ticket TODAY! CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Enquiries: If you have any queries, please contact Mel Kuflik - 0426881203 or Sasha Tucker - 0411460351.

(Please note - ticket sales are final, and there are NO refunds. If you cannot attend, please sell your ticket to a friend.)

Raffle - Gorgeous Prizes Waiting for You:

Every ticket supports Breast Cancer Research. These will be drawn at the ATC Spring Lunch, however you don’t have to be at the lunch to win.

• Ultimate Shopping Staycation – Riverside overnight escape + $500 David Jones Voucher
• $500 Jzoosh Hamper filled with luxe surprises
• $450 Professional Photography Sessionwith Captured by Katherine
• $350 Aesthetics Redefined a buccal facial massage
• $500 Travel Associates Voucher to plan your next getaway
• Stylish vouchers from Social Fabric & Provincial Home Living
• Delicious $100 Dello Mano Cake & Brownies hamper
• $100 vouchers for the Rocklea, Normanby & Regatta Hotels
• …plus heaps of fabulous shopping treats from Brisbane Real Estate!

Pre-purchase your raffle tickets now and feel the love! You could be celebrating with your fabulous prize while making a difference.

Book using the link below: https://www.trybooking.com/143...

Meeting dates for Term 4:

• Tuesday 14 October for the 2026 Planning Meeting at 6.30pm
• Tuesday 25 November

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

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.

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.