Coming Up Week 4 Term Two
What Mother’s Day Means to Me
Over the decades, the meaning of Mother’s Day has evolved for me.
As a child, I remember carefully spending my 50 cents at the primary school Mother’s Day stall, choosing a fragrant soap or a delicate toilet roll doily. The genuine delight my mother showed at my gift selection!
As a teenager, I began to understand more fully how profoundly my mother shaped the person I would become. When I became a parent, Mother’s Day took on an even deeper significance. The responsibility of caring for and loving my own children reflected the unwavering care my mother had given me. It also brought a new joy, celebrating not only as a son, but as a husband, honouring my wife, who so beautifully cared for our children and continues to do so, even as they are now adults.
Now, Mother’s Day is quieter. Sadly, my mother’s memories are fading with age and dementia. Yet my memories of her remain bright, the woman she is, the love she gave, and the contributions she made as a teacher, volunteer, and advocate for women’s rights.
Thank you to all the mothers of the ATC community. I hope your Sunday is filled with faith, family, and friends who appreciate you for all that you are and all that you do.
Thank you.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS
I have greatly enjoyed working with the Parents and Friends’ Association over the past two and a half years. Their focus on bringing our community together, while raising funds that are reinvested directly into projects that benefit our students, is truly commendable. Most recently, they funded the installation of drinking facilities and signage on Jack Bowers Oval. They have also made a significant contribution to the ongoing upgrade of Nudgee Junior Hall. I encourage all members of our community to get involved and support their important work.
Next Meeting 26 May 6.30pm, Mt Sion Library
NEW PRINCIPAL CONSULTATION
With the confirmation of Mr Chris Ryan’s appointment to EREA Colleges Ltd as the Director of Identity and Formation, the process to appoint a new principal has commenced. Mr Peter Fullagar (Director of Education, QLD, ACT, TAS, EREA Colleges Ltd) is leading the process. An important element of the process is community consultation. He will meet with staff, students, parents and the School Advisory Council in coming days. Subsequent application and interview processes will be concluded by the by the end of Term 2, followed shortly after by an announcement to the community. We look forward to welcoming our new principal.
MOTHERS IN MAY | Wednesday 20 May - TICKET SALES CLOSE FRIDAY 15 MAY
An Evening Soirée Under Lantern Light
You are warmly invited to a graceful evening by the river, where lanterns glow, laughter flows, and elegance fills the air.
For the mothers and mother figures - Join us for a magical night of conversation, champagne and charm, beneath a canopy of glowing lanterns.
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Location: River Terrace Edmund Rice Building
Tickets only $35 which includes all drinks, gourmet canapes and time with friends!
Kindly RSVP by purchasing your tickets in PARENT LOUNGE by 15 May.
Volunteers
We are looking for dads to help at this special event. If you can assist, please email the Marketing and Communications Office.
Indulgence Raffle
THANK YOU! Our ‘Mothers in May’ Indulgence Raffle is here—and it’s big!
Our wonderful sponsors have donated an incredible collection of gifts guaranteed to make every mum smile. Enjoy beautiful flowers from Kenmore Village Florist and Bloom & Rocket Taringa, plus fabulous hampers and vouchers from Red Rhubarb, Rosalie Gourmet Market, Suburban Social, Wild Canary, KPR Automotive, School Stuff, and Sherwood Organic Meats.
That’s almost $2,000 worth of goodies ready to be won.
Raffle Tickets
- Tickets are: 3 for $10 | 6 for $20 | 10 for $30
- Purchase through Parent Lounge
- These will also be available on the night (You don’t need to be present to claim your prize)
Go to the below link to Parent Lounge purchase your tickets today!
https://tass.atc.qld.edu.au/pa...
DASH FOR CRASH FUN RUN | Sunday 24 May - Get Your Tickets Now!
The 2026 ATC Dash for Crash will step off at 7am on Sunday 24 May. Please join us for a run, walk, or stroll with your family, friends, and dogs in support of the Ambrose Treacy College Foundation bursary fund.
Choose the course that suits you best 5km, 10km, or 21km from ATC through the streets of Chelmer, Graceville, and into the Sherwood Arboretum. Reward yourself upon return with a BBQ bacon and egg burger, juice popper, or Zooper Dooper. Relax in the morning sunshine, listen to one of our favourite ATC bands, and try your hand at one of our awesome raffles.
REGISTER NOW on Try Booking
If running isn’t your thing, there are opportunities to volunteer as a Course Monitor.
FORMAL SCHOOL PHOTO DAY | Wednesday 20 May
We ask all parents to please ensure that in support of the College’s Uniform, Hair and Appearance Policy (https://files.atc.au/p/policy/...), your son is dressed in formal day uniform (suit coat, tie and badges required) and their hair and appearance is in line with the policy.
College Badges should accompany the suit coat and will include:
1. The College Crest
2. The Formation Pillars
- Learning - Open Book for any new student commencing in Years 4-6
- Service - Celtic Cross, any new student commencing in Years 7-9
- Leadership - Star any new student commencing in Years 10-1
3.The House Badge was received in Year 10.
Please refer to this video as a reference on where and how to wear the badges. The College badges should only be worn on their suit coat. College Badges should not be worn on the College tie.
Badge Purchase
Our Reception Staff are working hard to fulfill family orders for college badges, which are available for collection from our Main Reception prior to Photo Day. If your son is present at school on Formal Photo Day without their badge(s), they will be given replacements and parent accounts will be charged.
Two ways to purchase badges:
1. Make payment at the ATC Shop on the College App then collect from Main or Senior Reception.
2. Present at Main Reception, make a payment with a debit or credit card, and collect the badge.
Note. Students who do not comply with the ATC Uniform, Hair & Appearance Policy risk not being allowed in photos.
Photo Orders
Photo orders will open approximately 4 weeks after photo day. Each family will be sent a unique student picture code. Once received, parents and/or caregivers will then be able to log on to the photographer’s website using this unique picture code, to view and order their son’s photos. More details will be sent at a later stage.
Thank you for your support of this important day.
KEY DATES
Week 4
- Monday 11 May First Day Formal Uniform
- Monday 11 May to Wednesday 13 May Year 5 Camp
- Tuesday 12 May St Aidan's Combined Music Concert 3.30pm
- Thursday 14 May GBC Cross Country Carnival
- Thursday 14 May Year 11 Sport and Recreation Excursion
- Friday 15 May P&F Second Hand Uniform Shop 6.45am
- Friday 15 May Year 10 Geography Excursion
- Friday 15 May Year 8 Geography Excursion
- Friday 15 May Year 12 Formal 6.30pm
Week 5
- Monday 18 May Year 11 Sport and Recreation Excursion
- Monday 18 May Year 4 Badge Ceremony
- Tuesday 19 May Year 5 to 6 Da Vinci Decathlon
- Tuesday 19 May Year 10 Drama Excursion 6pm
- Wednesday 20 May Year 7 to 8 Da Vinci Decathlon
- Wednesday 20 May Mothers in May 5pm
- Thursday 21 May Year 9 to 11 Da Vinci Decathlon
- Friday 22 May Year 9 Geography Excursion
- Friday 22 May Year 8 Social with Brigidine College
- Sunday 24 May Dash for Crash
Week 6
- Tuesday 26 May P&F Meeting 6.30pm
- Wednesday 27 May Beanies for Brain Cancer
- Thursday 28 May Year 11 Sport and Recreation Excursion
- Thursday 28 May Drama Evening 6.30pm
- Friday 29 May Year 9 and 10 Volleyball Schools Cup
- Friday 29 May Year 9 Geography Excursion
Week 7
- Tuesday 2 June Year 4 Showcase
- Wednesday 3 June AIC Cross Country Championships
- Thursday 4 June Music Ensemble Evening 5.30pm
Week 8
- Tuesday 9 June Learning Assessment Window
- Wednesday 10 June Junior Band Breakfast Concert 7.30am
- Wednesday 10 June Learning Assessment Window
- Thursday 11 June Learning Assessment Window
- Friday 12 June Learning Assessment Window
Week 9
- Monday 15 June Second Hand Uniform Shop 6.45am
- Monday 15 June Learning Assessment Window
- Tuesday 16 June Learning Assessment Window
- Friday 19 June Last Day of Term Two - 3pm Finish
P&F NEWS
P&F 2nd Hand Stall Upcoming Open Dates:
- Friday 15 May — 6:45 am–8:45 am
- Monday 15 June — 6:45 am–8:45 am
With prices between $5 and $75, it’s a fantastic way to pick up quality items at a bargain. EFTPOS only.
A quick reminder: Because the shop relies on donated items, stock levels vary and not all sizes or styles will always be available. We appreciate your understanding.
REMINDER: Uniform Donations
If you have any uniforms you would like to donate to the P&F 2nd Hand Stall, please deliver them to Edmund Rice Reception or Senior School Reception.
Please note:
- These are donations and you will not receive any money for them
- Please ensure only CLEAN and wearable uniform items are donated
Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
