On Wednesday, we came together to wish our Year 12 students the best of luck as they head into their final exams.
You have put in the hard work, and now it's time to shine. We are cheering you on every step of the way—good luck, you have got this!
Special mention to the parents who worked hard to put this amazing lunch together.
The College is incredibly proud to announce our College Leaders for 2025! After an extensive selection process, with more than 50 outstanding applicants, we have appointed a group of exceptional students to lead our college next year. The calibre of all applicants was truly remarkable, and the leadership panel faced the challenging task of narrowing down such an impressive field.
The leadership positions were announced at a cohort assembly this week, where our current captains, Ms Joanne Sheehy, our Principal, and Mrs Charlotte Brook our Deputy Principal shared the exciting news. Congratulations to each and every one of our new leaders—it is a testament to their character, dedication, and commitment to our college community.
College Captains:
House Captains:
College Leaders:
We know that this group of students will not only excel in their leadership roles but also continue to model the values and spirit of our college. Their leadership qualities have shone brightly through this process, and we are confident they will inspire and support their peers throughout the year ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our applicants. The courage and enthusiasm shown by every student who applied was inspiring, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated Year 12 cohort for 2025.
The formal introduction of our new leaders will take place at Speech Night on 13 November, where we will celebrate their appointments and acknowledge the significance of their roles.
Congratulations once again to all our leaders—we look forward to an exciting year ahead with you at the helm!
Liam Burke | Deputy Head of Senior School
Our Brumbies have showcased incredible talent at the Queensland School Sport Athletics Championships, with 11 students competing in 13 events and achieving 7 personal bests!
Here’s a look at their amazing results:
Congratulations to all our athletes for their dedication and outstanding performances.
Keep up the incredible work, Brumbies!
Matt Stopel | Head of Athletics
Last Friday, our Prep students brought the beach to the Lower Maths Centre with a fun and colourful Beach Party!
Thank you to our parent volunteers, FAB Committee and our Secondary School students for transforming the space with tropical décor and plenty of summer vibes!
The Prep students had an amazing time dancing, getting their faces painted and enjoying some snacks.
It was a perfect way to kick off the weekend!
Our college was abuzz with activity today as we welcomed special guests to join us for Grandparents and Special Friends Day.
Hosted by our Junior School, the day included a delightful morning tea, concerts, and the opportunity for grandparents and special friends to explore classrooms and enjoy the musical performances by students. It was wonderful to see the joy, pride, and special connections shared by everyone throughout the event.
A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers, whose support makes events like these possible.
We look forward to welcoming you all again next year!
The wet and windy weather last Thursday didn’t dampen the spirits of our Years 1 to 3 students and their teddy bears.
The Interact Club students hosted the Teddy Bear Picnic and once again did an excellent job of making sure the Junior students enjoyed themselves! From storytelling to games, everyone had a great time.
A big thank you to all involved!
We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Luciana Jasper (Year 9), who recently won a gold medal with her under-15 girls Queensland team at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships in Bendigo, Victoria, during the September school holidays.
The competition, which spanned five days, saw Luciana and her team remain undefeated, ultimately securing the national championship title. Luciana’s dedication, teamwork, and perseverance were evident throughout the tournament, and her success on the national stage is a testament to her commitment both on and off the court.
As a school community, we are immensely proud of Luciana for her outstanding representation of Queensland and for exemplifying the values of excellence, resilience, and sportsmanship.
Congratulations Luciana on your gold medal victory at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships—we couldn’t be prouder!
Nathan Burgess | Head of Co-curricular Activities
Year 6 student, Elena Xu is a member of the Queensland badminton team and participated in the U13 Australian National Team and Individual Championships in Victoria from 25 September to 2 October.
Elena entered the quarterfinals in girl's doubles and is the only female player representing Queensland to reach the quarterfinals.
Congratulations Elena!
Nathan Burgess | Head of Co-curricular Activities
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.
Please find attached the official invitation.
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.
The 34th Annual Speech Night will be held on Wednesday, 13 November at 5:30pm in the Dunlop Multi-Purpose Centre.
Parents please note, Speech Night is a compulsory event for all students in Years 4 to 12.
Please ensure your child arrives promptly at 5:00pm to have their name marked from the roll. The evening is expected to end at 8.00pm.
Further information, detailing where students are to go for roll call at 5pm and where parents can pick them up at the conclusion of Speech Night will be available in the coming weeks.
The Speech Night program will be electronic, but can be obtained from Reception after the event.
We look forward to seeing everyone on the night!
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.
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!
For further information, please contact the team:
Michael Culverwell HOH Mackellar via mculverwell@abpat.qld.edu.au or 07 5561 4165.
Andrew Hayes HOH Wright via ahayes@abpat.qld.edu.au or 07 5561 4159.
Tegan Parker Head of Community Engagement & Marketing via tparker@abpat.qld.edu.au or 07 5561 4119.
We have an amazing partnership with Entertainment to provide our college community with an amazing number of discounts!
These include restaurant vouchers, health and wellness as well as discounts on services so you can enjoy while supporting the college.
Purchasing a membership this month will come with a free multi city upgrade and an additional $20 Everyday WISH Card.
Support yourself whilst supporting the community
Purchase your Entertainment now!
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