Over the course of one action-packed day, an aspiring group of our Year 6-8 Honours students heard from community changemakers, developed their leadership and innovation skills with hands-on activities, and explored what initiatives they can launch to make change in their local community, as they met other aspiring Generation Z and Generation Alpha young leaders from schools across the Gold Coast.
By utilising the principles of design thinking, our Honours students, Catey Brookes, Alyssa Fu, Ivy Hamilton, Calvin Liu, Maxim Nadezhdin, Aarya Rudrawar, Sriram Sahishnu, Jinyu Yan and Peter Zhu, embarked on a series of activities that enabled them to develop deep understanding of the challenges facing diverse communities worldwide.
Throughout the day, students worked through a fast-paced design sprint as they formed teams, identified a problem to solve, researched solutions around the world, and created an impactful solution localised to their community and their users. At the conclusion of the program students pitched their finalised ideas.
Catherine Riddle | Head of Academic Academy
Big Band Bash Evening
Project Swing Big Band
On Wednesday night, the Dawn Lang Performing Arts Centre was filled with music with our second ever Big Band Bash!
Thank you, Mr Andrew Montfroy, for putting together another amazing performance with our talented students from the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Big Bands!
We also welcomed some of our very own Old Collegians for a special performance from Project Swing Big Band!
Thank you to everyone who joined us, we can’t wait to see you again next year!
Mayor’s Technology and Innovation Awards
Tianyu Shen, Matilda Grant, Peter Zhu & Calvin Liu
We are excited to share that two teams from A.B. Paterson College proudly competed in the Mayor’s Technology and Innovation Awards. After a month of hard work and dedication, our students presented their innovative solutions to the community at last Thursday’s prestigious event.
Our teams:
Peter Zhu and Calvin Liu (Voyage)
Matilda Grant and Tianyu Shen (SmartSpender)
These talented students have been working diligently to solve real-world community problems through technology and innovation. Their creativity and effort culminated in impressive presentations that left a lasting impact.
The innovative solutions:
SmartSpender is a groundbreaking marketplace platform that supports Gold Coast consumers by offering real-time grocery price comparisons, personalised discount recommendations, and a food donation system. It helps local businesses thrive while tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
Voyage is an AR and VR travel app that enhances the Gold Coast tourism experience by offering virtual tours, interactive experiences, and personalized recommendations, helping tourists connect with local businesses before and during their stay.
We are incredibly proud of our students for their ingenuity and commitment to making a difference in the community!
James King | Acting Head of Technology
Success at the QLD School Sport Athletics!
Congratulations to our Brumbies on a fantastic start at the QLD School Sport Athletics Championships!
Our male hammer throwers delivered outstanding performances, with each athlete achieving personal bests and earning medals in their age groups!
Ewan Walker – 1st place in 15 Year Boys
Samuel Brookes – 2nd place in 18 Year Boys
Hudson Schultz – 3rd place in 14 Year Boys
A special shoutout to Hudson, who backed up and competed in shot put, throwing a PB and placing 4th overall.
Well done, Brumbies! Keep up the momentum!
Matt Stopel | Head of Athletics
Student Achievements in Pickleball Championships
Xavier, Lachy & Benjamin
Congratulations to three A.B. students; Benjamin Clark, Javier Segui (Year 7) and Lachlan Donnelly (Year 11).
During this past long weekend, there was one of the biggest sport events on the Gold Coast which was Australian Pickleball Championships. As you might have already known that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and they are trying to add pickleball in Brisbane Olympics in 2032. This year there were over 1,200 players from all around Australia and New Zealand plus some other countries participated.
It was the first time for Javier to play in this sport. He and Benjamin played in under 18 boys doubles division (they both were the youngest with only 12 years old). They did amazingly well having lots of closed games and lost by only 1 or 2 points in their round robin but still not enough to beat all those bigger boys. They both also played in under 14 boys singles. Benjamin achieved gold and Javier achieved bronze medals.
Lachlan Donnelly did really well at Queensland Championships and did incredibly well in this Australian Championships. He won the Triple Crown - gold in under 18 boys doubles, gold in under 18 mixed doubles and gold in under 18 boys singles!!!! He also played in one of the adult divisions and got to a round of 16.
Congratulations to Lachy Donnelly who played in the PPA Tour Australia Gold Coast Open which was held on 29 August to 1 September 2024. The final match was a showcase of exceptional young talent, with both players engaging in a series of thrilling rallies that captivated the audience. Lachy demonstrated remarkable professionalism and composure to emerge as the PPA Tour Australia Junior Singles Champion, securing the Gold Medal.
Lachy recently played in two more significant competitions with the below outstanding achievements.
During the September school holidays Lachy played in the (WPC) World Pickleball Championships in Bali, Indonesia. He and his teammate, Teak from Thailand, played incredibly, undefeated through the groups and elimination rounds to reach the finals. They played a tough final against some strong opponents and came away with the Silver Medal.
WPC World Pickleball Championships (Bali)
Silver Medalist U18 Open Doubles
This Weekend Lachy played in the Australian Pickleball Championships held here on the Gold Coast. Lachy played exceptional in all 3 divisions earning a Gold Medal in each. Achieving Gold Medals in each division also earned Lachy the Triple Crown Status acknowledged by Pickleball Australia Association that only a few elite players have achieved.
Australian Pickleball Championships (Gold Coast)
Gold Medal - U18 Open Doubles
Gold Medal - U18 Open Mixed Doubles
Gold Medal - U18 Open Singles
Lachy's tournament achievements this year has cemented his spot as the #1 Junior in Australia .
#1 Junior Australian Ranking (AR)
Well done Lachy!
Nathan Burgess | Head of Co-Curricular Activities
Student Achievements - Sunny & Rocky Liu
Sunny & Rocky Liu
Congratulations to Sunny and Rocky Liu who recently represented the college at the prestigious Australian Honours Ensemble Programme.
During the second week of the holidays, the boys were immersed in an intensive and challenging three days of instrumental training and rehearsals, culminating in a wonderful concert at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
For both Sunny and Rocky, it was the second year in a row of being selected to participate in the program. Rocky was the youngest of the 82 student participants selected into the Wind Orchestra program, whilst Sunny was one of only 22 students selected into the AHEP Big Band.
The boys enjoyed lessons delivered by internationally renowned musicians and educators, and we are very proud of the way they represented both the college and the Arts Faculty at this fabulous event.
Sharyn Walker-Joyce | Head of The Arts
2024 Open Day
We welcomed new and future families for another morning showcasing our campus, and conversations with staff on Wednesday!
A wonderful performance was made by the dance students and our Senior Leaders gave tours of the grounds, accompanied by student guides!
Families had the chance to meet our Admissions team with a delicious morning tea catered and provided by the amazing students of the College!
Excursion to the musical Wicked
Our Year 10, 11, and 12 Music and Drama students had an incredible experience attending the spectacular musical Wicked at the end of Term 3!
The performance was a fantastic opportunity for our students to see professional theatre in action and be inspired by the amazing talent on stage.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this memorable excursion possible!
Madison Sharp | Acting Head of The Arts
Celebration of Sport Invitation 2024
Join us at SOPO Southport to honour the incredible achievements of our Brumby Athletes throughout 2024. The evening will feature our Platinum, Major, Minor, and Representative Awards, along with a guest speaker, exciting competitions, games, and prizes for a fun-filled night.
We are very excited to officially invite you to the upcoming Celebration of Sport Evening.
RSVP and to purchase tickets CLICK HERE. We hope to see many of you there!
Keep your eye out on social media and the Celebration of Sport Connect page for our Major Awards Nominees announcement video and much more.
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Nathan Burgess at nburgess@abpat.qld.edu.au.
Mackellar Wright Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER - ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO!
The wait is almost over! Get ready to run, play and get colourful at the Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun!
Thank you so much for supporting our College to be the best it can be, especially through fundraising. This semester we are fundraising for the new Junior School Ninja Warrior Playground located on the Village Green with a Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun with Australian Fundraising!
If would like your child to participate in the Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun, please accept the Terms and Conditions via Parent Lounge and create your child’s online profile page to start fundraising.
The Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun will be on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 from 1:30 pm to 3:10 pm.
Entry fee of $15 (Initial Donation via child’s online profile page)
Students will be given free sunglasses, shower cap and a rainbow headband for the event.
Please make sure students wear a WHITE t-shirt and closed in shoes.
Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe.
Colour Powder is made of high-quality corn starch and permitted food colours. Safety data sheet is available upon request.
Some families may recall that previously we have run this event as a Colour Run, unfortunately, even though the powder used in the event is non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly we found that in some instances, the coloured powder stained clothing and hair. Please ensure that all clothing items worn during the event including shoes can get dirty.
How Do We Fundraise?
Fundraising for our Colour Explosion School Run 4 Fun is entirely online. Follow the instructions in your child’s sponsorship booklet to create a cybersafe, online profile page at www.australianfundraising.com.au or follow the instructions on the attached registration PDF file. At the end of the fundraiser, student’s incentive prizes are ordered automatically based on their fundraising total and golden coins. Students can earn up to 15 unique prizes!
Please note: The fundraising portal opens on Friday, 6 September. All cash donations must be converted to online donations before Tuesday, 12th o November. We cannot accept any cash donations for this fundraiser.
Monty Incentive Prizes!
Online Golden Coins – complete fun online tasks to redeem an extra $75 towards your prize credit.
Monty Hatching Egg: Achieve all virtual badges on online platform
Monty Backpack: Highest fundraising student in each class will go into the draw to win
Monty Scented Pencil: Every student who creates a profile page in first 7 days
Monty Pencil Case: Raise $200 or more online30cm Monty Plush + Champions Medallion: Highest fundraising student in each school
Don't forget to take a look at the 2024/2025 Inspire Business Directory!
The Inspire Business Directory allows the College to support parents, caregivers, and members of the broader school community, with the opportunity to promote their business.
Please take the time to have a look, you might be pleasantly surprised with some special discount offers, or the opportunity to find a new service provider from within the College community.
Once again, a big thank you to all of the family businesses who have supported the A.B. Paterson College Foundation and advertised in this year's edition.
We look forward to supporting you and your families.
