What a send off for Term 2, at the whole school End of Term Assembly presented by Lawson House.
We celebrated the term that was, went through all of the highlights, had a dance and groove all together and we even had a sneak peak of a number from this year's musical!
With less than a week until the end of term approaching, we wish all students, staff and families a happy last few days here at the College for Term 2.
Congratulations to the Senior School students who took part in the Senior Chess Tournament held on Wednesday, 8 June at St Stephen’s College. The following students competed in eight tournament rounds throughout the day, displayed great problem-solving skills, logic reasoning and represented our College with pride at all times.
The coaches were very proud of the achievements and sportsmanship displayed by all participants throughout this term at Chess Club and look forward to more chess in Term 3!
Trent Davis and Lena White – Chess Club Coordinators
This week, Year 6 began producing podcasts for their upcoming trip to Winton. Students have been learning about the various ways in which they can use digital literacies to showcase their learning. Earlier this term, they wrote an information report in English that profiled a town in Central Queensland. Students will make their way through the towns, when they travel to Winton and back, early next term.
Students refined a passage from their polished information report and transformed it into an ‘of interest’ piece for their peers, so as to pique their interest in the towns that they will visit. Throughout the term, there has been quite a bit of discussion around what podcasting is and how this medium has recently impacted our world. Year 6 have thoroughly enjoyed producing the podcasts and have, at times, been entertained by listening back at their own voice.
It is hoped that the podcasts will be listened to by students as they begin their bus travel to Central Queensland. There appear to be some budding radio and podcasting producers amongst the group. Laying the pathway for future job opportunities and skills related to the changing technologies on offer to all. Stay tuned!
Beth Claydon
Head of Digital Literacy & STEAM
Lights... Camera... Cuteness Overload!
A huge congratulations to our amazing A.B. Paterson College Prep students, who put on a real showstopper on Tuesday afternoon, as they lit up our LPAC stage with their extraordinary Prep Concert!
We are so proud of each and every one of their achievements - they truly were sensational performers!
Thank you to our wonderful Arts staff and especially Miss Newcombe for creating these special performance opportunities for our youngest A.B. superstars!
Ask a Year 2 student what they have learnt about this important question as part of their Science learning this term. Students are using their inquiry skills to discover how to take care of the earth’s resources. With a specific focus on water as a resource, students are learning about the water cycle, that it is a precious commodity and some ways to conserve water. The students are looking forward to their excursion to Hinze Dam and taking part in the SEQwater H20 program.
In HaSS, students have been consolidating their learning by making pop-up museums of past and present technologies. Some students chose to showcase how communication technology has changed over time, from smoke signalling to iPhones. Others looked at how music makes its way to our ears, with a focus on gramophones to Spotify and the like.
Choofing along into the STEAM world, Year 2 classrooms were bursting with pom-poms, plasticine – you name it! Their creations of futuristic technology were nothing short of astounding. Jet shoes for firefighters to reach heights to put out fires, washing machine robots (every parent’s best friend), and the favourite, a robot specifically designed to complete Home Learning.
Put your glasses on everyone, with Year 2 in charge, the future looks bright!
Year 2 Teachers - Ashlee Lord, Daisy Ross, Kylie Schumacher and Donna Symms
What a bunch of serious A.B. Paterson College groovers, at last Friday's Years 4-6 Disco!
Dance moves, party food and sno cones were a plenty as students enjoyed a fun night in the Disco lights with loud tunes!
Thank you to our wonderful Years 4-6 students, our fabulous parent helpers and to our A.B. staff who all made the night full of memories that our students will take with them forever, so special!
At A.B. Paterson College we surely appreciate the hard work and dedication of our local heroes! In fact, the wonderful fire brigade visited our Prep students today and were able to give them a lesson on all things fire safety. They even had a close up look at the fire truck and everyone's favourite part... they were able to spray the hose across the oval!
What a fabulous day for our Prep students and staff, plus a very big thank you to our amazing firemen!
Our Year 6 students were working hard on Wednesday at their Bake Sale to support the Save The Bilby Fund.
We had very enthusiastic sellers and even more excited buyers, purchasing some yummy cakes and treats with their pocket money.
What a beautiful and delicious selection of baked goodies to choose from. The decision of what to select was taken very seriously with some sellers promoting their wares vigorously.
Thank you to all of our wonderful bakers for making this event a sweet success.
Please find attached the latest careers news from Head of Pathways, Jeanette Maxwell:
Brazilian Ju-Jitsu Queensland State Championships
Congratulations to Summer Weiner of Year 4, who achieved 2nd place in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu at the Queensland State Championships.
Summer battled with some health problems for a few weeks prior but never quit the competition.
Well done Summer!
Off-Road Racing Kart Club
A huge congratulations to our A.B. Paterson College brothers and off-road racers, Jack and Toby!
Jack (Year 2) came 2nd racing the final under lights in his Cadet 9 race at Ipswich Kart Club and will be looking forward to competing in the QLD State Championship at Warwick 1st-3rd July.
Toby (Year 6) won round 2 of the Mickey Thompson ARB Queensland Off-Road Racing Championship in the “Future Champions” class at the “PDS Dalby 100” event held in Dalby. Toby is also off to the US soon to attend a rally driving school.
Please join us in congratulating Jack and Toby on their amazing Motorsports achievements!
Congratulations to our Week 8, Term 2 Bumper Sticker Winners!
Richard Nixon & Christopher Lincoln
Get your 2022 bumper sticker from College Reception and enter here:
collegebumperstickercompetition@abpat.qld.edu.au
Your vehicle MUST be registered in the competition to be eligible for our weekly bumper sticker draw.
Our lucky winners each receive $100 off their school fee invoice for the following term! At the end of Term 3, all of our weekly winners will be invited to an afternoon tea where one family will be drawn to receive FREE* tuition for their eldest child for Term 4 2022 (*tuition fee only).
Click here for more information regarding the 2022 Bumper Sticker competition.
We are thrilled to once again be able to invite prospective families to experience the A.B. difference at our Open Day on Tuesday 2 August.
Open Day is a great opportunity to tour our magnificent learning precinct, The Winton Centre, visit the May Gibbs Prep Precinct and Lilly Pilly Learning Centre, and meet Principal, Ms Joanne Sheehy, members of the Senior Leadership Team and Head of Admissions, Mrs Karen Milburn.
Bookings are essential and further information, including the booking link, can be found on the College website here - Open Days and College Tours.
Please feel free to share this information with your friends and family. We look forward to welcoming them to our College!
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