Illalong Newsletter - 28 March 2025 | A.B. Paterson College

A Peek at Musical Rehearsals!

Rehearsals are in full swing for the A.B. Paterson College 2025 musical, Newsies.

Newsies is an inspiring and high-energy musical based on the true story of the 1899 New York City newsboys' strike. Featuring incredible choreography, powerful performances, and an uplifting score, it’s a production that celebrates courage, unity, and standing up for what’s right.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information on ticket sales soon!

Dennis House Sleepout and Lawson House Talent Show -16 May

Once again in 2025 the four Houses will collaborate to run events to bring students together in fun activities and raise money for our charity partners. The funds raised from these events will be combined and then distributed between three charities: Orange Sky Laundry, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, and Young Care.

On Friday 16 May, Dennis House and Lawson House will combine to host the Dennis House Sleepout and Lawson House Talent Show. The evening will consist of three components that students can elect to attend. Event fees on Parent Lounge will cover the cost of the event and raise funds for our charity partners.

This event is an opportunity for students to give back to the community and to raise awareness of the importance of helping those members of our community less fortunate than ourselves, including those people living in care, below the poverty line or on the streets of the Gold Coast.

This year, to simplify the sign-up and payment process we are running a flat fee sign-up through Parent Lounge.

Year 7-12: $30

Year 4-6 - $20 – For the Games in the MPC and Pizza Dinner option, this will commence at 4.00pm and all Year 4-6 students will need to be collected from the MPC at 7.00pm

For Year 7-12, students will have the option of being collected at:

7.00pm after the games and pizza from the MPC
10.00pm at the conclusion of the Lawson Talent show in the LPAC
8.00am on Saturday 17 May at the conclusion of the Dennis Sleepout in the Winton Centre

Year 7-12 students who sign up will be asked to nominate the time they are being collected via a form that is being sent out after Friday 2 May.

To give permission for your child to attend, please click here to go to Parent Lounge and accept the terms and conditions for this excursion no later than Friday 2 May.

The event format is available to view in A.B. Connect.

For Years 7-12 Students

In the interest of safety, please be advised:

Students will not be permitted to leave the College grounds inside of these hours.
Parents/Guardians are required to be available to collect their child/ren throughout the night should there be a medical concern or behavioural issue.
All students must be picked up by a parent/guardian on Saturday morning at 8:00am; they will not be allowed to walk home or to take public transport.
Year 12 students who have their own car may drive themselves and any siblings home. Student drivers will not be permitted to take a group of students home.
There will be College staff and additional security overnight at the event.
Male and female students will be in different areas for sleeping with access to different amenities.

For Years 4-6 Students:

In the interest of safety, please be advised:

Students will not be permitted to leave the College grounds inside of these hours.
Parents/Guardians are required to be available to collect their child/ren throughout the night should there be a medical concern or behavioural issue.
All students must be picked up by a parent/guardian by 7.00pm at the MPC.

Please contact the relevant supervising teacher with any inquiries regarding this event: