National Sorry Day

National Sorry Day, held on 26 May each year, is an important day during which we remember the past Australian policies and practices of forced child removal amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait families and communities, and reflect on the sad and painful history of the Stolen Generations. This day marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week. As a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are proud of our relationships with students and families whose lives and stories have been and continue to be impacted by the actions of the past and we are committed to our humble efforts to partner in recognition and reconciliation as expressed in our College Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

Dash for Crash

Thank you to everyone in the extended ATC community who participated in the annual Dash for Crash as a volunteer or runner. It is a wonderful community event, and it is our pleasure to partner with the McMeniman family in this special initiative which celebrates the life of Mr Damien McMeniman and his affection and gratitude for his time at Nudgee Junior and his faith and belief in the mission of Ambrose Treacy College. 

Thank you to everyone involved for their support of Damien’s memory, his family and for the ATC College Foundation. Congratulations to Mrs Marie McMeniman, ATC2023 past students, Hamish and Oliver, family, friends and everyone involved, parents both past and present, students both past and present and staff for another great event. The Ambrose Treacy College Foundation is most grateful for the generosity of the McMeniman family in partnering with us to raise funds to support a student to attend ATC who may otherwise not be able to afford the opportunity.

Mothers in May

The recent Mother’s Day evening was a delight. Thank you for all of the positive feedback received. I thank all of the Mums, Grandmothers and significant caregivers who came along to share in this community time. Thank you to the Fathers, students and staff who came together as a team to organise, host and facilitate these events which were greatly enjoyable. Thank you in particular to Rhonnie Sparksman, Louise Johnston, Matt Carpenter, Maelisa McNeil, Cristina Bozzi, Simon Martin, Kris McWilliams and teams for their co-ordination and support. Thank you to our generous sponsors for the raffle prizes and to everyone who purchased tickets in support of the work of our Parents and Friends. We look forward to other special occasions.

Congratulations

Congratulations and well done to our GBC Cross Country Team who are 2025 secondary school boys champions and overall GBC champions in partnership with Brigidine College. Well done to all athletes, coaches and supporters.

Congratulations to Year 11 student, Tom Messenger as he recently competed for Australia in the Asia Pacific Kayak Sprint Champs in Japan. He received Gold in all his major events, the K4, K2 and K1 500m, plus a few more in mixed events. Well done on an amazing achievement Tom.

Congratulations to Charlie Lindh of Year 5 who recently played in the Melbourne Pokémon Regional (Trading Card Game) Championships and won the competition in his age group and has earned a place at the World Championships in California later this year!

Congratulations to Year 7 student, Isaiah Astill on his selection in the Australian Under 12 Baseball team to compete in the upcoming World Championships in Taiwan.

Community Prayers

Lord, we pray for those in our community who are suffering. Be with them in this time of hardship and uncertainty. Give comfort and peace to those who have lost loved ones. May their sorrow be turned into strength, and their distress turned into peace. May our hearts remain loving and pure as we seek to always be compassionate to those around us.

God Bless,

Chris Ryan