Coming Up Week 5
Year 9 Retreat Friday
Year 9 students, together with the Year 9 students from Brigidine College took part in a special retreat “Live Brave, Live Courageously.” This retreat is designed to help students pause, reflect, and connect—with themselves, with each other, and with their faith. The Retreat was facilitated in conjunction with Jo and Tim McDade from Retreats by Design and supported by Kate Garrone, Dean of Faith and Mission, and Year 9 staff.
Signum Fidei breakfast Wednesday
St Vincent de formal Thursday
Spring Lunch P&F event Last Friday
The 7th Annual ATC Ladies Spring Lunch at The Victoria Park Marquee was an outstanding success, with a record attendance of 330 guests. Ladies enjoyed a fabulous afternoon of celebration and community spirit and raised just over $12,000 in support of Breast Cancer Research — an achievement made possible through the generous contributions of our sponsors and raffle prize donors. We extend our sincere appreciation to the many local businesses whose remarkable generosity and commitment to this cause played a vital role in the success of the event.
- adorne; Aesthetics Redefined; Brisbane Real Estate; Captured by Katherine Photography; The Cornish Family; The Craddock Family; Dello Mano Cake & Brownies; HP Partners; ibis Styles Brisbane; Kenmore Village Florist; Noller & Turner Travel Associates; The Normanby Hotel; Provincial Home Living; Regatta Hotel; The Rocklea Hotel; Skin Care by Chantelle; Social Fabric Clothing and Zjoosh.
Service assembly
Students have achieved a record number of service hours in 2025 totalling nearly 19, 000 hours of giving and supporting and we will celebrate their achievements.
Year 12 exam updates
Launch Celebration of Excellence - Official Invitation
P&F Spring Lunch
Thank you to everyone who attended the very enjoyable and successful P&F Spring Lunch last Friday at The Marquee at Victoria Park.
A shout out to our generous sponsors who donated prizes for the raffle and made the day more meaningful and supportive. Congratulations to the lucky winners of the wonderful prizes and thank you for your generosity.
A sincere thank you to the P&F coordinators, Sasha Tucker and Mel Kuflik who devoted time and energy to bring this special event to life.
P&F 2nd Hand Uniform Donations
As we wrap up another great year, it’s the perfect time to clear out the school uniform wardrobe and give your pre-loved ATC uniforms a second life! The Secondhand Uniform Stall is seeking donations before the end of term — every item you give supports this wonderful 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). Donations can be left at Main Student Reception. Thank you for your generosity and ongoing support of our ATC community.
Donations to the Staff Christmas Lunch
We have an incredibly talented and dedicated staff at ATC and with the end of the year and the spirit of Christmas almost upon us, we are aware that some families are considering the idea of a gift for staff. The ATC P&F coordinate and host a Christmas lunch on 2 December for staff, and the College would like to emphasise that the way for saying ‘thank you’ to our staff is by donating to this annual event. Contributions to assist with the catering costs are entirely voluntary and can be made via your Parent Lounge account. We also need helpers on Tuesday 2 December to set up, serve food and drinks and pack down after lunch. If you can assist, please email Catherine Jackson.
Actors Studio – ‘The Outsiders’
The Actor’s Studio production of The Outsiders was a resounding success, with packed audiences across both nights. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a compelling and moving performance.
KEY DATES
- Monday 3 November Japan Tour Information Night 6pm
- Thursday 6 November | Clontarf Academy Awards Night
LOOKING AHEAD
- Tuesday 11 November | Summer Music Concert
- Tuesday 18 November | Celebration of Excellence Riverlife
- Thursday 20 November | Year 12 Mass and Valedictory Celebrations
- Thursday 27 November | Year 4 Breakfast and Liturgy and 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)
SAVE THE DATE Celebration of Excellence
Celebration of Excellence, our awards night where we acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our students throughout the year, is being held on Tuesday 18 November at Riverlife, Jennifer Street Seventeen Mile Rocks. All families are invited to attend this special event, which is filled with musical entertainment, video presentations, the Year 4 Dance production and award presentations. Doors open at 5.30pm and proceedings begin at 5.45pm and free parking is available onsite. Students are to wear their full Formal Uniform. We look forward to seeing you there.
Year 4 Dance at Celebration of Excellence
As you are aware the boys have been rehearsing their Celebration of Excellence dance routine every Wednesday in Physical Education lessons. Whilst early days, the dance routines are coming along very well! To add to the spectacle of their performance at Celebration of Excellence on Tuesday 18 November, all boys are to wear denim jeans and the following plain coloured t-shirt- 4 Bodkin –White shirt/Denim Jeans; 4 Nolan – Green shirt/Denim Jeans; 4 Treacy – Yellow shirt/Denim Jeans. Regular sports shoes or sneakers are recommended. Hats, caps or other suitable headwear is also allowed but it must match the colour theme of your son’s class above. Further important information regarding the performance is available on the ATC App.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
SERVICE NEWS
The Tea Tent – Donations Needed!
We’re excited to launch a new wellbeing initiative this term: The Tea Tent – a space for Middle School students to connect, relax, and enjoy a cuppa (or cordial) in a calm, welcoming environment. We still need donations of mugs and tea cups and saucers. If you have spares at home or know someone who does, please drop them off at College Reception.
FAITH AND MISSION NEWS
LEARNING NEWS
Year 12 Textbook Return
Year 12 students must return all their textbooks to Westcourt Library as they finish their external exams. There is a return trolley at the entrance of the library. This will ensure you're not charged for any unreturned textbooks as we reconcile book hire accounts at the end of the term 4, Friday 28 November. Average replacement costs of textbooks are $70 each. Email Mrs Scott with any queries.
Japan Tour Information Night
Parents and caregivers of students who are studying Japanese in 2026 are warmly invited to attend an Information Evening for the 2026 Japan Tour on Monday 3 November at 6:00 pm in the Waterford Auditorium. During the session, parents will hear about how the trip operates, the exciting sights our students will visit, and details about costs, inclusions, and key dates. The 2026 Japan Tour will take place from Saturday 20 June to Monday 30 June 2026. Please note that, as part of this reciprocal exchange program, participating families must be able to host two students from our sister school, Konan Elementary School (Kobe, Japan) during their visit to Ambrose Treacy College in March 2026. This hosting experience is an important part of the exchange, as our boys will then stay with Japanese homestay families in pairs during their visit. If you have any questions prior to the evening, please feel free to contact Tasha Damon at damont@atc.qld.edu.au
IT NEWS
Laptop Audit
At the end of Term 4 students in Years 4-10 are required to return their laptops for the annual audit and maintenance of the machines. During the next few weeks, an audit will be completed during homerooms to identify parts that need to be ordered to complete repairs at the end of Term 4. Damage of IT equipment (intentional or accidental) will incur a repair bill for the family. Devices are covered by Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) insurance for a limited number of parts per claim with an excess of $70. Once the claim limit has been exceeded, an additional repair cost will be incurred. Please refer to the ATC Acceptable Technology Use Policy on Parent Lounge and Student Café under Links for further details. Parents will be notified if a student’s laptop is identified during the initial audit as requiring a repair at the end of the year.
- Year 11 - Laptops requiring repair will need to be returned once a student has completed their final exam. Once repaired, laptops will be ready for collection in December
- Years 4 - 10 - Laptops will be returned to all students in Week 1, 2026
FORMATION NEWS
PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS
Helpers for the P&F hosted Staff Christmas Lunch
The ATC P&F coordinate and host a Christmas lunch on 2 December for all staff, to say 'thank you’ and celebrate the end of the school year. Contributions to assist with the catering costs come from our parent body, and can be made via your Parent Lounge account. We also need helpers on Tuesday 2 December in the NJ Hall, to set up, serve food and drinks and pack down after lunch. If you can assist, please email Catherine Jackson, the event coordinator.
Sponsor Thank you
To our Raffle Sponsors who made our lunch event so meaningful and supportive, we offer our gratitude. Congratulations to the lucky winners of these wonderful prizes:
- Ultimate Shopping Staycation – Riverside overnight escape + $500 David Jones Voucher
- $500 Jzoosh Hamper filled with luxe surprises
- $450 Professional Photography Session with 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!
Final Meeting dates for 2025
Our last meeting is on Tuesday 25 November at 6.30pm. Come along and be part of the ATC Community and hear plans for 2026, and final preparations for the Staff Christmas Lunch which we host. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary Lee Robinson at: pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
See you in Week 5!
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.
