Co-Curricular Directory
2023
Co-Curricular Program
The A.B. Paterson Co-Curricular program focuses on the needs and interests of our students, comprising of Sport, Arts and Activities. The program aims to achieve three main things through its delivery:
Enhance the overall student experience Promote lifelong engagement in Co-Curricular Activities
Empower every student to achieve their own personal excellence
This document will give the A.B. Paterson community an overview of the College’s CoCurricular program for 2023, including the current Co-Curricular timetable. The timetable is set, however extenuating circumstances can sometimes cause changes to timings.
Parents/Guardians will receive more detailed information on each activity throughout the early part of the year. When students commit to a program, it is expected that they fulfil that commitment for the duration of the program.
In the event of clashes, Sporting and Arts commitments take priority over Activities. If students have a clash between Sports and Arts commitments, they are expected to speak to the Head of Sports and the Head of the Arts to arrange a solution.
Position
Director of Activities
Head of the Arts
Head of Sport
Assistant Head of the Arts (Performing Arts)
Assistant Head of the Arts (Instrumental)
Sports & Activities Administrator
Faculty Assistant
Faculty Assistant
Name
Nathan Burgess nburgess@abpat qld edu au
Sharyn Walker-Joyce swalker-joyce@abpat qld edu au
Sara Eade seade@abpat qld edu au
Rachel Newcombe rnewcombe@abpat qld edu au
Andrew Montfroy amontfroy@abpat qld edu au
Emily O’Sullivan eosullivan@abpat qld edu au
Arts
Arts
Deb Selby dselby@abpat qld edu au
Callie Hewitt
chewitt@abpat.qld.edu.au
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The Arts
Production
Choral Programs
Through participation in the choral programs, students are given access to training that develops sound vocal techniques. They are also exposed to a wide range of choral repertoire and develop artistic and performance skills, including how to express style and communicate with their audience Students are also able to enrol in singing lessons with specialist vocal tutors, should they wish to develop solo performance techniques.
Program Year Coordinator Rehearsal Venue
Musical 7-12 Sharyn Walker-Joyce Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30pm LPAC
Year Coordinator Rehearsal Venue
Chorus 3-6 Nadia MacKenzie
7:10 - 8:15am MC1 A Cappella Girls’ 8-12
7:10 - 8:15am LO1
Senior
Program
Boys’
Monday
Jonathan Albertini Monday
Instrumental Music
The instrumental music program is delivered via private tuition as well as involvement in extra-curricular ensembles We pride ourselves on an ever-developing instrumental program in which tuition is available on most instruments Although our band and ensemble programs allow students to participate at all levels, to ensure the most enjoyable experience for all, enrolments are not judged by year of the students, but are based on ability
Year 5 Choir 5 Madison Eastwood Tuesday 7:10 - 8:15am MR1 Year 7/8 Choir 7-8 Rachel Newcombe Wednesday 7:10 - 8:15am MR1 A Capella Boys' 9-12 Jonathan Albertini Wednesday 7:10 - 8:15am LO1 Chamber Choir 8-12 Rachel Newcombe Thursday 7:10 - 8:15am MR1 Year 3/4 Choir 3-4 Nadia MacKenzie Thursday 7:10 - 8:15am MR3 Year 6 Choir 6 Rachel Newcombe Friday 7:10 - 8:15am MR1
Program Year Coordinator Rehearsal Venue Intermediate Big Band EXP Andrew Montfroy Monday 7:00 - 8:20am LO13 Senior Big Band EXP Andrew Montfroy Monday 3:30 - 5:00pm LO13
Year 5 Concert Band 5 Michael Whitaker Monday 3:15 - 4:30pm H4 Matilda Strings EXP Kristil Cowdrey Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15am ET Senior Guitar Ensemble EXP Eleanor Bausch Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15am MR3 Intermediate Concert Band EXP Michelle Reynolds Tuesday 7:15 - 8:15am H4 Junior Big Band EXP Andrew Montfroy Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00pm LO13 Junior Guitar Ensemble EXP Eleanor Bausch Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30pm MR3 Clancy Strings EXP Kristil Cowdrey Wednesday 7:15 - 8:15am MR3 Year 6 Concert Band 6 Andrew Montfroy Wednesday 7:15 - 8:15am H4 Senior Rock Band EXP Alex Fletcher Wednesday Lunch LO13 Rock Band 4 EXP Phil Jack Thursday First Break LO13 Intermediate Rock Band EXP Phil Jack Thursday Lunch Break Lo13 Saxophone Ensemble EXP Alex Fletcher Thursday 3:30 - 5:00pm H4 Wind Symphony EXP Michelle Reynolds Friday 7:00 - 8:15 am H4
Where “Year” says Exp, this means that acceptance into these groups is based on experience/ ability.
Drama
Drama is fabulous for students with a love of performing or for those looking to develop confidence, concentration and communication skills
Students in Years 7 - 12 are also offered the opportunity to participate in the Youth Theatre co-curricular ensemble. This group is suitable to students wishing to develop their acting and improvisation skills through a range of games, activities and performances
Program Year Coordinator Rehearsal Venue Senior Youth Theatre 7-12 Deanna Handley Monday 7:10 - 8:15 am L02 Winton Strings EXP Phil Jack Friday 7:00 - 8:15am MR3 Drumline EXP Cvitan Barac Friday 7:15 - 8:15am LO13 Junior Rock Band EXP Phil Jack Friday Lunch Break LO13
Dance
Dance as an art form is incredibly powerful and expressive and can assist students in building academic confidence, as well as providing performance opportunities at performance evenings, school productions and eisteddfods
Students are also offered the opportunity to enrol in private and group dance lessons through specialist dance tutors
Where “Year” says Exp, this means that acceptance into these groups is based on experience/ ability.
Program Year Coordinator Rehearsal Venue Plie Dance EXP Hayley Walkley Monday 7:10 - 8:15 am LPAC Demi Plie Dance EXP Kristil Cowdrey Monday 7:10 - 8:15 am ET Chaines Dance EXP Hayley Walkley Tuesday 7:10 - 8:15 am LPAC Dance Tuition P-6 Kristil Cowdrey Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 pm LPAC Glissade Dance EXP Deanna Anderson Wednesday 7:10 - 8:15 am LPAC Jete Dance EXP Deanna Anderson Friday 7:10 - 8:15am LPAC
Instrumental Lessons Teacher name Days & Times TBC Contact
Tutor Groups
Brass Andrew Montfroy Michael Whitaker
Flute Michelle Reynolds
Monday - Friday 55 614 172
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 55 614 172
Saxophone/Clarinet Alex Fletcher Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 0431249931
Guitar Bryce Leader Monday and Friday 0408884986
Guitar Eleanor Bausch Tuesday 55614172
Keyboard, Piano & Theory Di Reynolds (on leave) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 0419670989
Piano Lexene Marquenie Tuesday to Friday 55614172
Piano Susan Holsted Tuesday to Friday 55614172
Strings and Piano Kristil Cowdrey Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 55614172
Cello Rira Kong Friday 0432125615
Voice Angela Bobbins Tuesday & Thursday 0409779181
Voice Samantha Fiddes Tuesday & Thursday 55 614 172
Speech & Drama Linda Van Viersen Tuesday 55614172
Speech & Drama Sue Howell Thursday 55614172
Bass Guitar Philip Jack Thursday & Friday 0439770389
Dance Kristil Cowdrey Tuesday 0411305605
Percussion Cvitan Barac Thursday & Friday 55614172
Sport
APS Sport
The College is a member school of the Associated Private Schools (APS) competition which offers weekly sporting fixtures to all students in the College The program is broken into two seasons based around Semesters, students will be able to select their sport at the start of each semester
All APS Sport Training except Senior School Tennis
Year Level Day & Time
Year 4-6 APS Training
Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Year 7-9 APS Training
Year 10-12 APS Training
Thursday, 3:30 - 4:45pm
Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:45pm
Venues will be sent with the APS Information Letters at the beginning of each season
Year Level Day & Time
Year 7-9 APS Training
Year 10-12 APS Training
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:15am
Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:15am
Development Squad & Table Tennis will train on a Wednesday morning from 7:008:15am
APS Sport Games
Year Level Day & Time
Year 4-6 APS Games
Year 7-12 APS Games
Individual Performance Sport
Swimming
Thursday, 12:00 - 3:10pm
Friday, 12:00 - 3:20pm
Please contact the Head Coach to arrange an assessment to be placed in a squad. Timings will be based on squad allocation. Head Coach – Liam Du Feu (ldufeu@abpat.qld.edu.au)
Cross Country
Cross Country Training (Run Club) will commence in Week 1. Sessions will be held from 7:00 - 8:00am on Tuesday through to Friday. Students do not need to register to attend, they just need to meet at the Maths block at 6:55 am.
Head Coach – Steve Jackson
Run Club Coordinator – Tennille Mitchell (tmitchell@abpat.qld.edu.au)
Track & Field
Term 1 Track & Field training will commence in Week 6. Sessions will be promoted in the coming weeks.
Head Coach – Matt Stopel (mstopel@abpat.qld.edu.au)
Tennis
Club Sport
Netball
The Netball Club will train on either of the following days, dependent on team selection.
Monday 3:30 - 5:00pm
Friday 3:30 - 5:00pm
Prep - Year 3 Sport
The College engages external providers to run programs for our Prep to Year 3 students Specific details on these programs will be emailed to parents during the early part of the year. These activities do carry a small fee for participation.
Additional programs will be added throughout the year to allow students to get variety in their participation.
Sport Provider Day & Time Track & Field My Athletix Monday 3:30 - 4:30pm Basketball TBC TBC Football (Soccer) Total Football Academy Friday 3:30 - 4:30pm Tennis Positive Fit Tennis Monday & Friday 3:30 - 5:30pm
Students will need to be registered through Parent Lounge for the below Activities. Further details will be released as each program nears commencement.
Academic Enrichment Activities
The Academic Enrichment component of the CoCurricular Program is designed to promote lifelong learning outside the classroom. The programs offer opportunities that enhance and develop students academically, cognitively and socially
Program Year Coordinator Day & Time Creative Writing Club 4-6 Kimberley Costello Thursday 3:30 - 4:30pm Creative Writing Club 7-12 Anne Wood Friday 3:30 - 5:00pm Debating 4-6 Kelly Whiteway Commencing Term 3 Debating 7-12 Kelly Whiteway Late Term 1 Public Speaking 4-12 Anne Wood Commencing Term 3
Activities
Digital Technology Activities
The Digital Technologies component of the Co-Curricular Program is designed to further encourage and support students' love and understanding of the digital space. As technology continues to evolve, we are committed to providing fun and educational activities to students to support their technical skills and help them to better integrate with a rapidly changing world
Makerspace Prep - 1 Stephanne Siberry Tuesday 3:10 - 4:15pm Makerspace 2-3 Stephanne Siberry Wednesday 3:10 - 4:15pm Makerspace 4-6 Beth Claydon Tuesday 3:20 - 4:20pm Makerspace 7-9 TBC TBC Chess Club 1-6 Trent Davis Friday 3:30 - 4:30pm Chess Club 7-12 Trent Davis Monday 3:30 - 4:30pm Art Club P-4 Emily O’Sullivan Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 - 4:30pm
Program Year Coordinator Day & Time eSports 4-10 Beth Claydon Thursday, 7:20 - 8:25 am Sumo Robotics 4-9 Beth Claydon Tuesday Lunch
