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. The movie the students produced will be screened at a film festival later this year.

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.

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

You can see some behind-the scenes photos by clicking on the QR code.

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.

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.

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.

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 last week. 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 RiskRelated Trauma in Youth and is an inhospital 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.

Drama in Brisbane

Drama students were treated to an overnight trip to Brisbane to see performances of Animal Farm and Sleeping Beauty at QPAC, as well as a visit to GOMA.

Science and Engineering Challenge

Our musicians were out and about in the community in support Rotary and the Red Shield Appeal launch.

Koala Kindy rated as Exceeding

Congratulations to Koala Kindy for being rated as an exceeding service in all quality areas by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority

You can see our video about this amazing achievement by clicking on the QR code.

FCAC Arts in Focus

FCAC students and staff have created a e-magazine to celebrate termly happenings, events and recognise the achievements of students across the various arts. You can access FCAC Arts in Focus by clicking on the QR Code.

Rugby 7's

FCAC hosted the 17th annual Fraser Coast Invitational 7's Rugby Carnival. The event was livestreamed for the firs time so you can watch the matches from the comfort of your home. To relive the event and watch the coverage click on the QR code.

Uniform Changes

FCAC has made some big changes to its uniform. The College now has new sports and house shirts as well as a new sport jacket.

Meet the Captains

In this video, 2021 College Captains, Kelland and Kaitlin, tell us why they love FCAC.

Spirit Week

FCAC started the 2021 academic year a little differently with Spirit Week. Mrs Juliane Hallam provides an overview of a great week of team building and fun.

Scan the QR code to see our new Uniform developments.