DISTANCE EDUCATION UPDATE Ms Natasha Collins (DE Community Development Coordinator) It has been a wonderful season of connection for our Distance Education community! From welcoming students onto campus and sharing special events together, to celebrating Book Week virtually, we have loved creating opportunities for our DE students and families to connect with one another and with our College community. Here are some of the highlights from recent weeks. Year 12 Morning Tea We

SECONDARY SCHOOL UPDATE Mr Jonathan Brayshaw Book Week Throughout this week, many of our Secondary students have embraced our Book Week activities, putting their creativity and love of reading on display. Students have enjoyed participating in our Emoji Book Name Puzzles, while many have also designed creative and beautifully presented bookmarks for our Book Week Bookmark Competition. On Thursday 27 August, our Year 9 and Year 10 students were also privileged to participate i

PRIMARY SCHOOL UPDATE Miss Vivian Lee (Primary Community & Ministry Coordinator) What a wonderful few weeks we have had in Primary! We are particularly thankful to have welcomed our new Head of Primary, Mrs Katy Brierley this fortnight. In Chapel, we continued our Faith in Action series by learning from the story of Esther. We were reminded that we show we trust the God of the Bible by how we care for others in their time of need. Esther bravely acted to help her people, trus

BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS What a wonderful way to wrap up our Book Week celebrations at the College! Our car line was packed with creativity this morning as students (and staff!) arrived dressed as some of their favourite book characters. The day was filled with plenty of Book Week fun, including our costume parades, morning tea and, of course, the much-loved Book Fair. Throughout the week, students have also enjoyed author talks and our annual Bookmark Competition, with Mr Corr

Churches and para-church organisations are welcome to include upcoming events and useful notices for ministry staff on this page. Please contact Michelle Grice (michellegrice@acc.edu.au) if you would like to add your notice! GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Thursday 5 November, 2026 A leadership event with speakers from church, business, education and other sectors. Come away challenged, encouraged, and with practical ideas to put into practice with your team. CLICK HERE for more inf

SECONDARY SCHOOL UPDATE Mr Jonathan Brayshaw Trial HSC Examinations I would like to commend our Year 12 students on the mature and dedicated way they approached their Trial HSC Examinations. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for these students as they complete their final weeks of schooling. We look forward to formally celebrating this significant milestone with students and their families at the upcoming Graduation Ceremony and Valedictory Dinner. Year 10 Beyond the Walls W

PRIMARY SCHOOL UPDATE Miss Vivian Lee (Primary Community & Ministry Coordinator) What a wonderfully filled first four weeks of Term 3! We are thankful to God for all that He has allowed our Primary students to experience, learn and enjoy together. From our Year 6 students spending three days on Canberra Camp to the many opportunities for learning, growth and community across our Primary School, it has been a joy to see our students thriving. We were also encouraged to bring o

BOOK WEEK 2026 We are getting excited for Book Week (24-28 August)! Primary and Secondary families have been sent an email with all the details about Book Week 2026, including Book Parades on Friday 28 August - we can't wait to see all our students and staff in Book Day costumes! If you didn't receive this email, please click the links below: Primary Book Week 2026 Secondary Book Week 2026 PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) is a fantastic state-

SECONDARY SCHOOL UPDATE Mr Jonathan Brayshaw Dear Parents & Carers, Welcome to Term 3! Our Year 12 Class of 2026 will graduate at the end of this term! Please join me in praying for all of our Year 12 students as they commence their Trial HSC Examinations next week. It has been an exciting start to term, including our Year 12 students showcasing their HSC Major Works for Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Industrial Technology Multimedia. We have also had the privilege of hosting

PRIMARY SCHOOL UPDATE Miss Vivian Lee (Primary Community & Ministry Coordinator) It is a joy to welcome our students and families back to another exciting season of learning, growth, and community. We pray that the holiday break provides opportunities for rest and refreshment, and we look forward to all that the God of the Bible has in store for our Primary School this term. As we commence the term, we are encouraged by the words of Isaiah 40:31: "But those who trust in the L

MADDD NIGHT IS BACK IN 2026! Date: Thursday 19 November, 2026 Time: Food Trucks from 5.00 pm, Doors open 6.00 pm (finish approx. 8.00 pm) This amazing event showcases the vast array of Music, Art, Drama, Dance and Design talent at our College and will include performances and exhibits from students across Primary and Secondary school. MADDD Night is open to all On Campus and Distance Education students and their families to attend. This is a free event and you do not need to

SECONDARY SCHOOL UPDATE Mr Jonathan Brayshaw Year 10 Camp Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Year 10 Camp. This particular camp is designed for students to demonstrate teamwork skills while exploring an unfamiliar environment. Students were based on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, and engaged in an amazing race style chase around the CBD. They were also involved in a Community Service Program called Take Love, run by Anglicare. It was rewarding to see students develo