Exciting Adventures in the Metaverse with Our Prep Students!
This term our enthusiastic Prep students plugged into the Metaverse and had a blast!
They went on a Tech Treasure Hunt, discovering and learning about some amazing tech tools along the way.
Our young explorers discovered Dash and Dot, Indi Robots, 3D Printers, Nintendo Switch and iPads.
After their virtual adventure, our Preppies enjoyed some well-deserved sunshine on the deck. Using their Maths skills, they explored shapes through an engaging 2D shape app, making learning both fun and interactive.
Keep up the great work, future tech leaders!
Samantha Middleton | Co-ordinator Digital Literacy Prep - Year 6
Barbershop A Cappella Workshop
Approximately 60 students attended a Barbershop A Cappella Workshop and enjoyed performances by Lemon Squeezy who are visiting from Sweden for a national barbershop singing convention.
The students were inspired by beautifully ringing harmonies and learnt to sing in the style of 4-part barbershop with one of the best quartets in the world.
Thank you, Principal Joanne Sheehy and Deputy Principal Charlotte Brook for your support in allowing the college to host this rare opportunity for our students, in partnership with the national organisation Barbershop Harmony Australia.
Jonathan Albertini | Choral Conductor for A Cappella Choir
Junior Chess Club - State Final Qualifiers!
On Wednesday 4 September, two teams from our college competed in the Gardiner Chess Gold Coast Primary Finals at Emmanuel College.
Despite being smaller in size, our teams demonstrated remarkable strength, with Team 1 securing a spot in the upcoming Queensland State Finals in October. This achievement is particularly impressive considering the larger contingents from other schools. Both teams exhibited tremendous enthusiasm and consistently upheld our College’s values of Excellence, Care, and Commitment.
The Team 1 State Final Qualifiers are: Alana Liew 6H, Nicholas Liew 4C, Nolan Yu 3H and Alfie Yan 4C.
Congratulations to these students!
Lena White | Chess Club Co-Ordinator
News from Year 6 Classroom
This Term the Year 6 theme has been all about our Winton Tour!
The Year 6 cohort headed off on the trip of a lifetime out to Winton in Week 5. There were many early starts, late finishes, long bus trips and cold mornings. Some stops along the way included Charleville where students and staff spent one night enjoying the company of others in a large shed, three amazing nights in tents along the Thomson River in Longreach and everyone's favourite place to stay, Barty’s Place in Winton.
Some highlights of the trip included:
Barty’s Place
Save The Bilbies
Tree of Knowledge Memorial
Qantas Luminescent Show
Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
Camden Park Station
Longreach Aussie Tours Train ride and Darr river waterhole with morning tea.
Gondwana Stars Observatory
Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Combo Waterhole
Waltzing Matilda Centre
Miner’s Heritage Walk-In Mine
Upon our return, the Year 6 cohort held a Winton Celebration Evening which allowed both parents and students to celebrate the wonderful memories that were made on the Winton Camp. It was an opportunity to showcase the ten-day trip and what it truly entailed. Families enjoyed a Winton movie which incorporated a multitude of highlights from the trip including videos, photos, student reflections and student interviews. This video illustrated just how much the students did and learnt whilst on this trip and highlighted the friendships made, the lessons learnt and the lifelong memories. It also provided an opportunity to thank all of the teachers, staff and parent helpers who were a part of making the camp possible.
Tiffany Henry, Monique Bortnick, Tahlia Dilkes and Dean West | Year 6 Teachers
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Presentation
Congratulations to three of our Year 12 students who graduated from the College in 2023 and who recently received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award at a special ceremony in Brisbane.
The event took place at the Brisbane City Hall in front of invited special guests, family, and friends.
The three students were: Mingqian Zhou, Jojo Hou and Magdalena Kolarich who was the Duke of Edinburgh captain at the college.
This is an amazing achievement by the girls who spent a year completing voluntary service, skills, and physical recreation as well as a Residential Project to complete the award.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is an internationally recognised program, which aims to motivate young people aged 14 years and over to become involved in a balanced program of voluntary self-development activities. Students develop both leadership and teamwork skills by partaking in physical recreation, learning a new skill, providing a service to the community and participating in bushwalking expeditions. If any students are interested in joining the Duke of Edinburgh program, please direct your queries to the Head of Outdoor Education, Andrew Sole ASole@abpat.qld.edu.au
Andrew Sole | Head of Outdoor Education
Student Achievement - Tianyu Shen
Tianyu Shen
Congratulations to Year 11 student, Tianyu Shen, who has achieved 2nd place in piano Duet together with April Chen.
Tianyu has also won 2nd place in Woodwind Brass Solo with her flute performance and 3rd place in intermediate Woodwind Brass Championship.
Apart from the achievement at Gold Coast Eisteddfod, she has passed the piano AMusA exam in October last year and attended the diploma graduation ceremony in 2024.
Well done Tianyu!
Sharyn Walker-Joyce | Head of The Arts
Student Achievement - Nicolette Ditchburn
Nicolette Ditchburn, Choral Captain
Congratulations to Year 12 student and Choral Captain, Nicolette Ditchburn for her recent achievements at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod.
Nicolette received a Very Highly Commended for her Jazz vocal solo (16-20 years), 2nd place in the Contemporary vocal solo (16-20 years) division, and 1st place in the Musical Theatre solo (16-20 years), before taking out 3rd place in the overall Vocal Championship!
We are delighted to also congratulate Nicolette for being awarded the Paul Sharratt Memorial Trophy for the Most Outstanding Performer in Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Popular Voice.
These wonderful achievements are testament to Nicolette's continued dedication to her practice and performance and we couldn't be prouder of her achievements!
Well done Nicolette!
Sharyn Walker-Joyce | Head of The Arts
Student Achievement - Ayan Singh
Ayan Singh
Well done to Ayan Singh of Year 4, who recently competed in the Gold Coast eisteddfod Speech and Drama competition.
Ayan and his group members were complimented by their adjudicator for their timing, delivery, focus and use of light and shade before being awarded 2nd place!
Good luck to Ayan who is still to compete in his individual competition... we look forward to seeing you shine on our stage at A.B. Paterson College!
Sharyn Walker-Joyce | Head of The Arts
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.
Tegan Parker | Head of Community Engagement & Marketing
Fundraising with Entertainment
It's Entertainment's 30th Birthday and we're teaming up with them to raise much-needed funds for our cause and give you a few goodies to celebrate too!
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All with a 12-month Entertainment Membership starting at just $70!
Grab this amazing offer now for your chance to win while saving up to 50% off restaurants, activities, shopping, and more.
