At ATC we consistently ask the boys to put in their best effort so it is pleasing to see this occur in such an important week. In Week 10 it is imperative all boys are present at school for the full week of lessons. Student are expected to remain until 3:00pm on the final day given classes will be run until Period 6.
Night of Excellence
The ATC 2019 Night of Excellence will be held on Monday 28 October 2019 ERPAC. The evening is a celebration of the ATC Community and its achievements throughout the year and we would hope that all students and families attend this significant evening as a culmination to another outstanding year. Please refer to the invitation for details. Further information will be sent to families in Term 4.
Update Your Details
If you require any amendments to your contact details held by the College, please click here to email the College Administration Office. Please note changing your email address will affect your login to the parent portals. Your contact details are used in the case of emergency and for all email communication with families. It is imperative that these are kept up to date so that important information can be passed onto parents in a timely and efficient manner.
Please read on for the details of all the action for the last week of Term 3. We look forward to welcoming students back to school for term 4 on Tuesday 8 October 2019. Please note that Monday 7 October is a Public Holiday. If you missed Mike Senior’s blog this week on keeping a balanced attitude to parenting, click here to catch up.
Community Farewell and Afternoon Tea for Michael Senior
As part of our preparations for Mr Senior’s retirement at the end of this year we have planned an opportunity to say farewell and thank you. Please join us for a complimentary Community Farewell and Afternoon Tea on Saturday 19 October, from 3pm to 4.30pm on Brothers Oval. A cash bar will be operating. To assist us with catering please CLICK HERE to RSVP. The event is open to all families who have had a connection with NJC/ATC and Mr Senior, so please pass on this information to any interested families. RSVPs close 9pm Monday 13 October.
Jazz by the River
Join us on Saturday 19 October at 4.30pm for the annual Jazz by the River event, following Michael’s Farewell and Afternoon Tea. Showcasing our outstanding Jazz Musicians, Hip-Hop Dancers and Visual Artists the evening will culminate with a performance from renowned Jazz Artist, Mal Wood. Pre-purchase food online or bring your own picnic. No BYO alcohol due to licensing restrictions. Food and beverage stalls will be operating at the event. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets, pre-purchase food, raffle tickets and ‘Jazz Money’. Note: Jazz Money makes purchasing food and drinks faster and easier. By reducing the amount of cash being handled, we reduce queues and waiting times. Please pre-order your Jazz Money online. Bookings close 9pm Monday 13 October.
KEY DATES
Friday 13 September | P & F Spring Lunch
Wednesday 18 September | AMEB Soloists Concerts – 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm – Chapel
Thursday 19 September | Year 7 – 9 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Thursday 19 September | Year 10 – 12 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Thursday 19 September | Year 9 Sunderland Games: ATC and St Aidans
Friday 20 September | Year 4 – 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Friday 20 September | Last day of Term 3 (students finish at 3pm)
Friday 20 September | Year 7 Fishing Club trip – 9am departure
Monday 7 October | Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Tuesday 8 October | First day of Term 4 Tuckshops closed
TUCKSHOP
Paddy’s Place and The Bakehouse will both be closed for cleaning on the last day of school, Friday 20 September. They will also be closed on the first day of term 4, Tuesday 8 October. This will allow for deliveries to be received as Monday 7 October is a public holiday. Parents should make alternative arrangements for morning tea and lunch for their sons on both of these days.
Swimming Carnivals
All swimming carnivals will be held in the last week of term. The Middle and Senior School swimming carnivals will be held on Thursday 19 September. The Junior School Carnival will be held on Friday 20 September.
The following arrangements will be in place for the tuckshops on these days.Middle School (years 7-9)
• morning tea will not be available from the tuckshop. If an order is placed it will be cancelled as they will not be able to leave the carnival to pick it up. Please ensure you son brings morning tea.
• lunch from the tuckshop will be available at normal break time and orders can be placed on flexischools. as per normal.
Senior School (years 10-12)
• morning tea will be at normal time and ordering will be as per normal.
• lunch can be ordered on flexischools as per normal but will need to be picked up from 11.45am BEFORE students go to the swimming carnival. Students will not be allowed to leave the carnival to go to the tuckshop and lunches will not be taken to the pool. Please ensure your son knows if he is having lunch from the tuckshop so he can pick it up before going to the carnival.
Junior School (years 4-6)
Junior School Carnival will be held on Friday 20 September 9.30am- 12.40pm. There will be NO tuckshop operating on Friday and all students will need to bring their morning tea and lunch that day.
Volunteers
We really need some help in the last week of term. It would be greatly appreciated on one of the following days – perhaps you could spare a few hours (eg after drop off) rather than a whole shift:
Monday – Paddy’s Place; Tuesday and Wednesday – the Bakehouse; Thursday – Paddy’s Place and the Bakehouse.
If you can help out in the tuckshop in Term 4 or bake us 2 dozen Betty Crocker Choc muffins (these are nut free and suitable for all students) please click here to inform Food Services Manager, Maelisa McNeil.
LEARNING NEWS
Did you know that a zebra’s stress response kicks in when it is chased by a lion and when the zebra escapes, the stress response shuts off immediately. What’s this got to do with ATC? Paul Towner, Head of Munster has been looking at Robert Sapolsky’s Stress and Health research and the interesting comparison between human stress and the stress of a zebra. Click here to take a read.
If you are interested in listening to more detailed information on stress and its impact on human health, take a luxurious, stress free 15 minutes and listen to all Robert Sapolsky has to say:Diploma of Screen & Media
As part of Queensland School of Film and Television’s (QSFT) career fast track process, QSFT is offering traineeship opportunities during the training period for those who demonstrate the capability to tackle the industry! Here at QSFT we are setting the standard for quality training for filmmakers & media specialist. Through QSFT’s Diploma of Screen and Media, you will gain hands on working knowledge of the film and television industry. Students will comprehensively learn about the technical, coordination, creative, and fundamental aspects of film making in a highly supportive environment. Diploma students are required to roll up their sleeves and experience the practical reality of film making first hand, whilst at the same time, exploring the finer creative points of this exciting challenging medium. QSFT’s Diploma program focuses on the technical and organisational skills required to ensure success in the industry. See the College app for full details.
Year 4 First Fleet
Authorities are on the look out for some unsavoury characters who came to our shores with a dubious past! This term Year 4 have been immersed in the stories of the First Fleet and the experiences of convicts, their hardships and a new life in Australia in the 1700’s. Over the term each student has studied a character from the First Fleet and today they presented their research and enjoyed dressing up in period costumes. Portraying the fashions of the time and delving into the injustices suffered by their character, the experiential learning brought a deeper understanding of early Australian history.
Classroom News
The classrooms may have been busy this week with exams but the learning never stops. The excretory system has been fascinating Year 8 scientists this term and recently students had the opportunity to dissect a kidney to better understand how they filter our blood and remove waste from our bodies. In more gripping news, Year 7 scientists have taken to the lab to investigate magnetic and electric fields and the power of an electromagnet. Did you know that electricity flowing through a wire creates a magnetic field and by creating a coil around an iron nail can increase this magnetic field making an electromagnet? Our students have discovered that by increasing the coils of wire they could pick up more paper clips as the magnetic field increased in strength.
ARTery is part of our Celebration of the Arts in Term 4, a week of visual and musical delights. Our Year 10 Visual Artists are busy airbrushing their abstract cane and tissue sculptural forms ready for lighting up at ARTery and we can’t wait to share these beauties with you! Flick the switch to ON!
Excursions Term 3
Year 12 A Day in the Life of a Scientist
Students studying Year 12 Biology will be participating in an excursion to QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute on October 11 to learn about how scientists use their knowledge of genetics and inheritance to solve problems and help cure or prevent inheritable diseases. Students will hear from researchers at the forefront of discovery and complete hands-on experiments using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Students must wear their formal uniform including suitcoat and tie. Students will be leaving the College on the bus at 8:30am and will return by 3pm. If you have any questions please contact Kristy Freer or Janine McGrath.
Year 11 Biology Excursion
Year 11 Biol students will travel to Nudgee Beach on Friday 8 November as part of the completion of the mandatory field work, practical activities and the internal assessment items for Biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life. Students will investigate and evaluate the biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics of Moreton Bay Marine Park at Nudgee Beach. Boys will wear appropriate casual clothes, closed in shoes and hat. They will need to bring their own lunch and water. The bus will depart school early at 8.10am. Please be at school by 8am. Bus returns to ATC by 3pm.
Year 9 Justice and Peace Studies
Year 9 Justice and Peace Studies students will visit the Brisbane Police Museum on Tuesday 5 November with a guided tour of the museum and court facilities. This excursion aims to develop students’ understanding of our judicial system and processes. Students will depart the College by bus at 8.25am and return at 11.20am. Participating students are to bring a water bottle, pen and workbook. School bags should be left in their lockers, there is no need to bring them on this excursion. There will not be an opportunity to purchase food so students should bring their own morning tea to be eaten on the bus back to the College.
ATCareers Bulletin
The latest edition of the ATCareers Bulletin is now available on the College APP or download via the link below. In this edition, there is information about post-Year 12 study options, apprenticeship pathways, Australian Defence Force Information sessions and QTAC and University requirements. Very important reading for all Year 11 and 12 students and their parents. If your require more information about any of the articles, please CLICK HERE to contact Michelle Kath, Head of Senior Pathways.
FAITH & MISSION
Service Learning
It is no secret that environmental challenges facing the world are growing in scale and complexity. These may include climate change; an emerging global crisis in water availability and water pollution; record loss of biodiversity and long-term damage to ecosystems; pollution of the atmosphere, deforestation and land degradation to name a few concerning and growing environmental factors currently endured throughout the world. Bernard Wong, Head of Year 8 and coordinator of the passionate group of student environmentalists, shares our eco story with you today. Please take a read and maybe plant a tree this weekend!
Our Middle School boys as part of their service initiatives are learning to sew and create our very own Boomerang Bags! Boomerang Bags is an initiative started to cut down the use of plastic bags by re-purposing unused fabrics. A core group of Year 9 students are leading the charge, making, creating and assisting the Year 7 and 8’s with the sewing and ironing of bags. Boomerang Bags will be on sale at our Jazz by the River event on Saturday 19 October. Boomerang Bags made by our students will not be available by pre-ordering. You must attend Jazz by the River to purchase a bag.
Service Hours
To ensure complete and accurate records when preparing for the Night of Excellence and Service Awards Assembly, all service hours are required to be logged by Monday 14 October 2019. If your son has completed service hours, and are yet to record them in his diary for verification, please encourage him to do so as soon as possible. It is preferable that all hours completed to date are recorded promptly with your son’s home room teacher. Please email them directly about your son’s service hours record. If you have any queries about the service program please contact Mr Andrew McCrohon, Service Program Coordinator. Please CLICK HERE for further information about the Service Program at ATC.
Year 8 Retreat
Year 8 Retreat will be held on Friday 11 October. This day is designed to challenge boys to provide a positive voice to their own and other’s lives. The day is facilitated by Real Talk Australia and coordinated by the Dean of Faith and Mission, Head of Year 8 and the Year 8 Homeroom Teachers. Students are asked to bring a ‘Donation Ticket’ for the day. Please see the letter on the College App outlining the requirements for the day. CLICK HERE for the link to Real Talk Australia for more detailed information about their program.
Community Mass Term 4
Walk for Brain Cancer
As a major Junior School Service initiative, we once again invite students, families and friends of Ambrose Treacy College Junior School to join Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and the Newro Foundation for an inspirational 5km walk through 7th Brigade Park, Chermside on Sunday 27 October. Students and families are asked to register under the 2019 Ambrose Treacy College and where possible boys can set a target for additional donations. Boys that register will also gain 3 Service hours towards their service journal. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure registration with our team. CLICK HERE to register.
Quizit St Aidans
Students in Years 7-12 are invited to join St Aidan’s Interact Club trivia fundraiser Quizit on Wednesday 9 October (Week 1 Term 4) to raise awareness and funds for Headspace, an Australian non-profit organisation for youth mental health. More information is contained in the letter on the College App. Please register your son by CLICKING HERE.
FORMATION
Year 4 Dance Performance
As we approach the end of year, one of our most significant College events is our ‘Night of Excellence’. This night not only recognises the outstanding excellence of students in many fields across the College, but it also is an outstanding platform to showcase our students. In 2019, Year 4 have been selected to perform on this evening to display their dance routine that they will be learning as part of the Physical Education Curriculum in Term Four. It will be an amazing occasion for all classes as they perform on stage and it is expected that all students be present for the entire evening. Students will be learning their dance routine during PE Lessons on Tuesdays. To assist Mr Jared D’Roza, the College has enlisted the support of Amanda Middleton as choreographer. We can’t wait to see our young Fred Astaires, gliding and tapping across the stage!
Year 12 Term 4 Events
In support of your son and family during this time please find below some information regarding a range of formative events in Term 4:
Tuesday 5 November: Senior School House Assembly (Students Only) An informal occasion for the House to acknowledge the contribution of the Seniors.
Thursday 7 November – Tuesday 12 November Students will be on Block Exams.
Wednesday 13 November: Year 12 Reflection Day (Students Only) Compulsory occasion for students to reflect on their journey at Ambrose Treacy College. Further details will be forwarded via the College App in the coming weeks.
Thursday 14 November: Year 12 Celebration Assembly Parents and Caregivers are welcome to attend the Year 12 Celebration Assembly in the Xavier Centre from 8:25am. It will be an occasion for the College to acknowledge the Seniors’ contribution and for the Seniors to thank the staff and community.
Thursday 14 November: Year 12 Mass and Valedictory Dinner Students and guests meet at St. Stephen’s Cathedral from 4:45pm. The College opens the invitation for family members to attend the Mass. The Valedictory Dinner is at the Howard Smith Wharves, Rivershed, from 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. As numbers are limited the College invites students and two additional guests for each student to attend. Please Click Here to RSVP for the Valedictory Dinner by 31 October 2019.
We look forward to celebrating with your son and family throughout these important occasions and trust they will be memorable rites of passage in transitioning to becoming Old Boys of Ambrose Treacy College. See the College App for more details of the Valedictory evening’s proceedings.
SPORT
Term 2 & 3 Sport Awards
Our Term 2 & 3 Sport Awards were celebrated on Tuesday night where we recognised our ATC Warrior and Most Valuable Players in Rugby, Football, Athletics, Cross Country, AFL School of Excellence, Primary Basketball, Tennis and House Touch Football and Basketball. Congratulations to all ATC warriors for a great season of sport throughout Terms 2 and 3.
Basketball
Our 1st V and 2nd V Club Basketball teams play their Grand final match for the season on Friday 13 September at BBI, Dixon St Auchenflower. The boys would love to see plenty of support for the 1st V at 6:15pm on Court 3 followed by the 2nd V on Court 3 at 7:15pm. Come along and show our great ATC spirit for our seniors as some play their final Basketball for ATC.
Our GBC team has competed so well this season that they have qualified for the Grand Final! They will head off to Sheldon College on Saturday morning at 9:00am to hopefully come away with the GBC Basketball Champions.
Our Primary Basketballers have finished their season against Padua. Well done to all our Primary Basketballers on a great season.
House Touch Football
Our finals for our 2019 House Touch Football champions will be contested this afternoon for the Years 4 – 9 teams from 3:30pm on Jack Bowers Oval. Come along and support your house team for House points and the House Champion glory. A canteen and bar (cash and eftpos) will be operating through the afternoon. The Years 10-12 Finals will be held on Thursday 19 September after the Swimming Carnival, due to Year 12 Exam block.
Please check the app for draw and Year 10 -12 team lists.
Swimming Carnivals
The Interhouse Swimming Carnivals will be held next week on the following days –
MIDDLE SCHOOL CARNIVAL – Thursday, 19 September, 8:30am – 12:00pm
SENIOR SCHOOL CARNIVAL – Thursday, 19 September, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
JUNIOR SCHOOL CARNIVAL – Friday, 20 September, 9:30am – 12:40pm
Triathlon
In the final week of term we will be coaching boys in transition skills as we approach the first ATC targeted event; Qld Triathlon Series Race 1 at Robina on Sunday 29 September. Please CLICK HERE to register your boys for this race.”:https://www.qldtriseries.com.au/ As a further reminder, please do not forget to register your junior athlete for the All Schools Triathlon & Aquathlon at Kawana on 27 October. Please CLICK HERE for the registration link. If parents have any questions about these events please CLICK HERE to contact Mr Fidler. ATC Tri Suits are coming! The on-line store for ATC tri suits will be opening in the coming days and a link to order will be shared on the ATC App.
TWIS This Week in Sport
Please follow the link below for TWIS for fixtures and training updates. It is imperative to subscribe to your sons Term 4 sports and activities now on the College App to stay up to date with any news over the holidays and to receive the training schedules for Week 1 and 2 of Term 4.
MUSIC
Students in Years 11 and 12 Class Music presented their Term 3 Performance and Composition assessment at a recital for staff, family and friends last Thursday evening. Boys introduced their individually selected performances and original compositions to the audience and explained how it portrays a political, social and cultural identity. Congratulations to all boys on the quality of your work and thank you for sharing your creative music ideas with us.
Jazz by the River
Preparations are well underway for our annual Jazz By the River on Saturday 19th October, from 4.30pm-8.30pm. We have a great line-up featuring ATC’s Jazz Ensembles, Hip-Hop Dancers, Visual Artists and the ATC All Stars Big Band featuring Mal Wood. It is a wonderful family event not to be missed! Bring your own picnic hamper or pre-order food online. Tickets are only $20, school children are FREE. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets, pre-purchase food, raffle tickets and ‘Jazz Money’.
Sponsors
Each year the Jazz by the River receives great support through the generosity of ATC families, friends and their associated businesses in the way of sponsorship and donation of goods (raffle prizes). If you or anyone you know is able to assist we would love to hear from you. Thank you to the following local businesses (and ATC families) who are supporting Jazz by the River in 2019:
Videopro | Snooze Jindalee | Byrony O’Neill Estate Agents | The Rice Hut
Volunteers
The P&F are looking for assistance in the organisation and running on the day. We are particularly looking for anyone with an interest and availability to assist with co-ordinating the decorations and the BBQ. Any assistance with set-up, working on the bar, cooking burgers or serving are all gratefully accepted. CLICK HERE sign-up for shifts via the VolunteerLocal website.
ARTS WEEK
Arts Week will run from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 October and will once again be a feast for the senses, with our visual art exhibition ARTery, music and drama performances culminating in the big event on Saturday night, Jazz by the River! Get your tickets now!
ATC’s Got Talent
ATC’s Got Talent is back for 2019 with new categories including Junior Division, Middle & Senior, Traditional, Middle & Senior Contemporary, House Challenge. All entries in the Junior, Middle and Senior Divisions will receive either a Gold, Silver or Bronze award for their performance and the overall best performance for each category will receive a $50 gift voucher. The House Challenge will add points for each House and the perpetual trophy is up for grabs. All terms and conditions can be found via the links below and entries are due by the end of Term 3 using the link below or available on SEQTA Notices and Sharepoint.
ARTery
The ATC community, friends and relatives are all invited to our art exhibition ‘ARTery’ on Thursday 17 October from 4pm to 7pm. Canapes and drinks will be served by the river as guests meander under the luminous display of light installations and wander through the exquisite display of art work from our talented students. The inaugural Michael Senior Art Award will be launched and winners announced from two categories of entries: Junior Art Award Years 4-7 and Senior Art Award Years 8-12 We look forward to welcoming you to our annual exhibition. Get pumped for ARTery!
Drama Performance
Arts Week may be weeks away but our budding drama stars are treading the boards rehearsing for their big performances on Monday 14 October at 6.30pm. We will welcome all families to the Senior School to be part of the audience on this night.
P&F NEWS
Meetings
The P&F meet monthly on a Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. Final meeting dates for 2019 are Tuesday 15 October and Tuesday 19 November. Our meetings are informative and we are always open to hearing your views and opinions.
2020 The P&F Executive
After the recent AGM, the Executive for 2020 was voted on. I will continue as President of the P&F, Vice President is Timothy Kendrick and Helen Dunn continues in her role as Secretary. I welcome Annalinda Robinson to the role of Treasurer. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or suggestions.
Volunteers for JBTR
The P&F are looking for assistance in the organisation and running on the day. We are particularly looking for anyone with an interest and availability to assist with coordinating the decorations and the BBQ. Any assistance with set-up, working on the bar, cooking burgers or serving are all gratefully accepted. CLICK HERE sign-up for shifts via the VolunteerLocal website.
CLICK HERE to contact Brenda Forrest, P&F Music Support Group's Volunteers Coordinator, if you have volunteering queries.
Coordinator for Staff Xmas Lunch
Christmas might be 15 weekends away but the P&F are already planning to host a Christmas Lunch for Staff in the first week of December. Helen Davidson is handing over the mantle this year and looking for a new coordinator for this event. All planning schedules and notes will be passed onto the new coordinator and she is happy to discuss all aspects of the role. If you would like to be involved with the P&F and you enjoy planning catered lunches for 200 people, please click here to email Helen Dunn, P&F Secretary.
Michael Senior’s Farewell Gift
A Message from P&F President, Brett Solomon
In recent times, as the school prepares for the retirement of Mike Senior to a well-earned rest with family and friends, the P&F has been approached by a number of parents that would like to honour Mike’s long tenure at the college with a gift in appreciation of his efforts. It was thought by the P&F that it might be best if funds were pooled with any family that would like to make a contribution being welcomed to do so, such that a single more substantial memento of Mike’s time at the school might be presented to him on behalf of the families of ATC. A donation page has been set up to facilitate this process. In deference to Mike, we emphasise that contributions, while welcome, are in no way expected. Please click here to make a contribution.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Little Surf Lifesavers
The first Little Lifesavers Program at Southbank Lagoon is coming up in the September School Holidays from 23 -27 September 8am to 10am each morning. To register your son and see more information please CLICK HERE. The Little Lifesavers Program is designed to be fun, engaging and a great way to educate children on the important aspects of water safety, whilst also increasing their skills and confidence in the water with a variety of water safety and lifesaving techniques which are vital skills leading into this summer season.
I hope you enjoy the final week of Term 3. Remember to book you tickets for our signature event of the year ‘Jazz by the River’. All the best for a positive end to the term and for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Don’t forget to follow the stories of ATC via our blog ATConnect.
Conor Finn
Dean of Formation
