Coming Up Week 6
Dash for Crash 2025 – Join Us This Sunday!
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early this Sunday from 7am for the annual Dash for Crash fundraiser. Despite my better judgment, I’ll be tackling the 10 km run - but there are also 21km and 5km options available. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful autumn morning, and it’s not too late to get involved!
Whether you want to run, walk, or volunteer, there’s still time to register. You can also support the cause by making a donation via the link below. There’ll be a BBQ breakfast and a coffee van on site, so come along for a great morning out in support of the ATC Foundation. The Dash for Crash is a special event that celebrates the life of ATC parent Mr Damien McMeniman, and raises funds to provide a bursary for a future ATC student who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the College.
All the details, including registration and volunteer sign-up, are available below:
- Register for Dash for Crash 2025 – TryBooking Australia
- Volunteer Sign-Up – Dash for Crash Running Festival 2025
Dash for Crash 2025 Tickets, Ambrose Treacy College, Indooroopilly | TryBooking Australia
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
State of Origin Beanie Day – Supporting Brain Cancer Research
State of Origin fever has hit ATC, and that means it’s time for students and staff to don their favourite beanies—all for a great cause. As part of our support for brain cancer research, we’ll be highlighting this important charity drive at our assembly on Tuesday.
Then on Wednesday, students are invited to wear their favourite beanie (I'll be proudly wearing my NSW Blues one!) and bring a cash donation to support the cause.
- Here’s why your support matters:
- Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Australians under 40, including children—making it one of the most devastating cancers affecting young lives.
- Survival rates have barely improved in over 30 years, despite major advances in other cancer treatments.
- Only 2% of federal cancer research funding goes to brain cancer, significantly slowing progress in treatment and discovery.
- More than 1,800 Australians are diagnosed with brain cancer each year. For them and their families, better treatments could be life-changing.
- The average survival time is just 14 months. Your support helps fund vital research aimed at extending lives and improving outcomes.
Let’s come together as a community, show our team spirit, and make a real difference. Every beanie worn and every coin donated helps bring hope to those affected by brain cancer.
ATC Campus Tours
Do you know a young man who might want to join us for an afternoon tour through the heart of campus on Thursday 29 May at 4pm? Our current families are our real asset, and your recommendations to other families are valuable. Please invite your friends to take a look at ATC and come on a tour to find out more about the College. They cab register online for the tour HERE.
Supporting our Community
Thank you to ATC mum Laura Rocket, business owner of Bloom and Rocket, Taringa and Kenmore Village Florist, who is generously offering a discount for ATC staff and families. Order online to receive 15% discount off your order.
Discount Code Atcfriends at checkout: https://kenmorevillageflorist.com.au/discount/Atcfriends
Laura kindly donated these beautiful flowers for our Mothers in May event on Wednesday evening.
KEY DATES
Coming Up Week 6
- Tuesday 27 May Ulster House Mass
- Tuesday 27 May P&F Meeting
- Wednesday 28 May Beanies for Brain Cancer
- Thursday 29 Biggest Morning Tea
- Thursday 29 May College Tours
- Thursday 29 May Cocurricular Drama Evening
- Friday 30 May Munster House Mass
PRINCIPAL'S BLOG
Click on the link to read the Week 5 Message from Mr Chris Ryan.
LEARNING
Exam Schedules
Parents and caregivers are advised that Term Two exam schedules are now available on the ATC App and also via Parent Lounge or Student Cafe. NOTE: Year 11 and 12 students only have to attend school when they have a scheduled exam during that time.
Excursion Coming Up Term 2
- 9 Bodkin and Conn Geography Excursion - Botanical Gardens Mt Coot-tha and Boondall Wetlands 28 May
Check Parent Lounge for these excursion details and to confirm your son is attending.
Year 6 Science
Year 6 scientists were mesmerised by the concepts presented at the Big Bang Science Workshop. Examining an electrical circuit and discovering how electricity comes from a power station to our homes captivated our young scientists. The visual demonstrations and small group activities offered boys the chance to build their own circuit and along the way they learnt about simple circuits, switches, lights, motors, conductors and insulators. There were also a series of circuits to build using a variety of alternative energy sources such as solar, wind and a hand crank. Another fantastic day of rigorous experiential learning, igniting the minds of our Junior School students!
FAITH AND MISSION
Ulster Seniors & Parents (Yrs 10, 11 & 12) House Mass | Tue 27 May 8.35am
Our Ulster Senior House Mass (for students and parents of Years 10, 11 and 12) will be celebrated on Tuesday 27 May at 8.35 am in The Chapel of St Joseph, Level 1 Edmund Rice Building. Students are to wear their formal uniform including College suitcoat and tie. Normal classes will resume following Mass. We also invite parents of the Senior Ulster House members to attend the Mass. If you are able to join us, please proceed to the Chapel via College Reception or your son can guide you to the Chapel.
Munster Seniors & Parents (Yrs 10, 11 & 12) House Mass | Fri 30 May 8.35am
Our Munster Senior House Mass (for students and parents of Years 10, 11 and 12) will be celebrated on Friday 30 May at 8.35 am in The Chapel of St Joseph, Level 1 Edmund Rice Building. Students are to wear their formal uniform including College suitcoat and tie. Normal classes will resume following Mass. We also invite parents of the Senior Munster House members to attend the Mass. If you are able to join us, please proceed to the Chapel via College Reception or your son can guide you to the Chapel.
Edmund Rice Foundation Initiative
Hayden, Kyle, Mana and Hatio have taken the lead in supporting fundraising for education and a short doco as part of the Doco in a Day challenge. Their marathon effort aims to encourage conversations on social justice, and raise funds for fair and equal access to education.
Watch their video as they explore the harsh and confronting realities faced by communities around the world.
FORMATION
Year 12 Retreat Action Required
Details of the Claddagh Retreat have been released on Parent Lounge. Please read the Letter to Parents carefully as it contains important information that requires your urgent attention. We are grateful for your support in completing the online information through Parent Lounge by 9 am Monday 26 May 2025. As soon we have this information completed we will be able to finalise cabin allocations.
RYDA Program - Year 11
RYDA is more than a program, it is a partnership that has become part of the College culture, providing our Year 11 students with the tools and understanding to see themselves as active, responsible road citizens; motivating them to create good habits and stay safe on the roads.
On Friday 30 May, our Year 11 students will participate in an engaging workshop, front loading students’ understanding of road safety. The workshops sessions are led by a team of Police, driving instructor and community sector experts.
How to Tie a Tie
Year 12s showed they are generous in sharing their expertise when they visited the Junior School to demonstrate HOW TO TIE A TIE! After nine years of wearing the ATC tie, our Seniors have introduced a new initiative - "Tie Tying Tuesday", to foster a connection with Year 4s. Under their expert tutelage, Year 4 seem well-prepared for the annual 'Tie Tying Contest' and have been seen practicing and perfecting their knot styles with the Seniors. Literally and figuratively, we are strengthening the bonds that tie our community together!
SERVICE
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
The ATC Hospitality students will be baking up a storm when the College hosts Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at first break on Thursday 29 May 2025 outside Hospitality Rooms.
There will be a selection of delicious treats for students to purchase including brownies, the classic sausage rolls, lamb and rosemary filo’s, pizza scrolls, slab pizza, cookies and the crowd favourite Rocky Road.
The price of all items will be $3.00 each, payment by Eftpos or Student ID Card.
Funds raised from the morning tea go towards research and prevention campaigns supported by the Cancer Council. Please see attached flyer which shows what a difference we can make.
Any donations to the ATC Biggest Morning Tea fundraising page are also gratefully accepted. You may donate directly by scanning the QR Code below.
MUSIC
Next Thursday 29 May, our Drama & Communication students will showcase their skits, prose, and AMEB work at the Co-curricular Drama Evening. Please join us in the Waterford Lecture Theatre from 6.30pm for a great evening of talent!
The end of Term 2 brings with it some exciting events to celebrate the hard work of our bands and ensembles.
- Thursday 5 June – Ensembles Evening 5.30pm
- Monday 9 June – Concert Band Breakfast Concert 7.30am
- Wednesday 11 June – Concert Band Breakfast Concert 7.30am
Junior Choir
In Week 5 and Week 6 the Junior Choir will be having Open Rehearsals. All interested Junior School students who love to sing are welcome to come and try singing with the choir! 7am Thursday in K104.
Please continue to check the College App for all information and if you have any questions let us know - music@atc.qld.edu.au .
CLUBS
As with all Extra Curricular activities, we ask you please commit or communicate to each Club session. If your son is not available to attend, please email clubs@atc.qld.edu.au or the club coordinator to mark your son’s absence.
Year 7 Cooking Club
Our Year 7 Cooking Club boys have been busy mixing, rolling, kneading, whisking, and baking some delicious treats! So far, they’ve made choc chip cookies, mini quiches, muffins, and pizza scrolls. Throughout the sessions, they’ve shown great safety, teamwork, and growing independence in the kitchen. They’re certainly enjoying the tasty results—if any make it home to share!
SPORT
Term 3 registrations for Basketball & Rugby League are now open via Parent Lounge and more information can be found under the relevant tags on the ATC App.
Good luck to all of our teams playing this weekend in another full round of Sport."
Cross Country
Congratulations to our GBC Cross Country team who won both the Secondary Boys Overall & the Secondary Overall Championships alongside our sister school Brigidine College for the second year in a row, a truly dominant display of running! Our AIC Cross Country team will be released shortly, so please keep an eye on the ATC App.
Rugby
Our teams were in fine spirits rising to the challenge of playing Iona for our first home games of the rugby season last weekend. Our Year 5 and 6 teams had lots of tackling and hard running and our Year 8's worked hard on their combinations and are improving every week. The Year 7 warriors playing in the A's competition continue to lead the way with passion and some excellent rugby in spells. We are all behind the boys and coaches in the flagship competition.
P&F NEWS
2025 Meeting Dates
Please join the P&F Executive at the next meeting on Tuesday 27 May in the Waterford Lecture Theatre, Senior School precinct at 6.30pm. Meet the Principal and Deputy Principal and hear the latest updates on College event. (See the College Map - 17. Waterford) Can you also join us on the dates below? We look forward to meeting you!
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Tuesday 27 May at 6.30pm, Tuesday 22 July, Tuesday 2 September P&F AGM 6.30pm, Tuesday 14 October and Tuesday 25 November for the P&F 2026 Planning Meeting 6.30pm. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
P&F Events
- Trivia Night - Saturday 2 August
- AGM - Tuesday 2 September
- P&F Ladies Spring Lunch - Friday 24 October at Victoria Park
ATC P&F Spring Lunch - Friday 24 October
Come and celebrate with friends and meet new ones at the ATC P&F Spring Lunch on Friday 24 October at Victoria Park from 11.30am. Ticket sales release will be advertised through the ATC App in Semester Two. Raffle tickets will be for sale to win great prizes! Should you have any enquiries please contact the event organisers, Sasha Tucker sashatucker@gmail.com and Melissa Kuflik melkuflick@hotmail.com
Mr Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
