Last Friday, our Year 7 and 12 students participated in a revamped Failte program.
The Lap-A-Thon was held on Bunjil Park where Treacy Tutor Groups competed against each other. 9 stalls were set up and upon the successful completion of the activity, the Tutor Group would run a lap before completing their next assigned activity. T05 and T14 were announced as champions, completing 9 laps and all 9 activities first.
Minute-To-Win-It style games were also held across several different classrooms and run by the tutor teachers. Bodkin buddies competed against other buddies from within their tutor group. Students were compelled to demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship during the activities.
A trivia competition was also held for Hughes buddies, with topics ranging from all things Parade, general knowledge, sports, and pop-culture. Students were extremely engaged, and competition was on high.
Finally, Lynch buddies took a more relaxed approached and participated in an Arts ‘N Crafts activity. Buddies worked together to make origami paper cranes. These paper cranes symbolise peace and prompted discussions regarding how we as Paradians can ensure peace within our local and global communities.
Our recent Year 9 Development Day was a fantastic success, providing students with a valuable opportunity to grow personally and connect as a cohort. Students engaged with two inspiring guest speakers—Jason Dale from UR Warrior and Scott Harris, resilience coach and author—who each shared powerful insights around mental health, resilience, and making positive life choices. Their stories encouraged students to reflect on their own mindset, values, and future pathways.
In the afternoon, the energy shifted to the sports field for a spirited Year 9 Sports Carnival. Organised and led by our dedicated Year 12 Prefects, the carnival was a celebration of house pride and friendly competition. Students took part in soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, table tennis and more, rounding out the day with teamwork, laughter, and community spirit. A big thank you to the prefects for their leadership and to all students for their enthusiastic participation.
In recent weeks, there has been plenty of excitement as our Year 12 students received their long-awaited memorabilia jumpers. A proud tradition at the College, these jumpers are a symbol of the students’ final year and a special keepsake marking their journey through secondary school.
Students who placed orders earlier in the year were all smiles as they tried on their personalised jumpers, featuring their surname and the Class of 2025 design. The jumpers have already become a regular sight around the campus, adding to the strong sense of unity and school spirit among the Year 12 cohort.
We hope these jumpers serve as a lasting reminder of the friendships, achievements, and memories made throughout their time at the College.
Students must remain in scheduled classes during ACC games. Subject teachers are monitoring attendance, and we appreciate your support. House Leaders and Deans will be assisting ACC coaches to ensure student spectators are not missing class time.
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