News in brief Oscar Winner visits FCAC Academy Award winning Cinematographer Greg Huglin and his wife Andrea visited the College to run a hands-on film making experience.
You can see some behind-the scenes photos by clicking on the QR code.
Bishop Jeremy answers the 'big questions' during his visit to FCAC. Bishop Jeremy Greaves visited FCAC in June. Year 6 students enjoyed the meditative experience of the labyrinth and Year 11 students had a Q&A session where they were able to ask all the ‘big’ questions they had on their mind. These reflective, personal growth opportunities are so important for young people.
AFL Success Dan and Hunter have been representing FCAC and the district in Cairns at the AFL U12s carnival. Hunter has been selected in the Queensland Merit Team as an Umpire. (He was also one of two to be awarded ‘Student Umpire’ of the carnival).
Farewell Mrs Hegh
FCAC bade Farewell to Mrs Lisa Hegh. Mrs Hegh has been a Primary and Secondary Teacher as well as spending 8 years as Learning Enrichment Coordinator. Mrs Hegh leaves behind a thriving Learning Enrichment team who continue to provide support to FCAC students.
Drama in Brisbane Drama students were treated to overnight trip to Brisbane to performances of Animal Farm Sleeping Beauty at QPAC, as well as a to GOMA in Semester 1.
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Science and Engineering Challenge Year 9/10 Science and Engineering Challenge run by University of Newcastle, was held at PCYC. FCAC had 8 teams of 4 students participate in STEM competitions against other local schools
Year 11 P.A.R.T.Y Some of our Year 11 students were able to take part in The P.A.R.T.Y. Program. This program is a dynamic, interactive injury prevention and health promotion Program designed for senior high school students. P.A.R.T.Y. is an acronym for Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth and is an in-hospital injury awareness and prevention program originally established in Ontario, Canada in 1986. P.A.R.T.Y. is aimed at providing teenagers with information about trauma that will enable them to recognise potential injury producing situations, make prevention orientated choices, and adopt behaviour that minimises unnecessary risk.
Science and Engineering Challenge Our musicians were out and about in the community in support Rotary and the Red Shield Appeal launch.
Dr 4 a Day FCAC students took part in the "Dr 4 a Day" program run by the University of Queensland's Rural Clinical School in June.
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