Intersection Transformed by Brisbane Adventist College Artist
If you haven’t already, you must drive by BAC student Isabella’s “Mountaintop Views” art on what was once a rather drab traffic signal box at the Broadwater Road lights near the main entrance to the College. Better yet, hop out of the car and take a closer look! The A Year 12 Visual Arts student has added her creative touch to the Mount Gravatt and Mansfield communities as part of the Artforce Brisbane Project. This Brisbane City Council initiative lights up around 80 intersections each year…
Young Artists Put Friendship in the Frame
Our Year 6 students are buzzing with excitement after an incredible sweep of honours at the recent Independent Education Union’s (IEU) Awards for Excellence in Art Design for students from Queensland and the Northern Territory. Abhisri P, Aarjun G, and Lucy B each received High Commendations for their unique “Friends” artworks. And in a truly outstanding moment, Abhisri was awarded the prestigious Harriet Hunter Memorial Award—her artwork chosen as the best piece across all winning entries from…
Class of '85: Alumni Musings
The year was 1985—a time predating the widespread use of the internet and personal computers. Phones were rotary-dial and only ‘mobile’ for the two to three metres allowed by a long stretchy cord. Joh Bjelke-Petersen was the Premier of Queensland. The Broncos, Lions, and Firebirds didn’t yet exist. Schools were air-conditioned by opening the windows. Corporal punishment was still alive and well—though not for the students on the receiving end. All these things (or the lack of them) and so many…
BAC Connects Urban Students With Reef Conservation
How do you foster in your students a life-long connection with, and interest in caring for, the natural world? Actively participate in a Citizen Science “Eye on the Reef” project on the Great Barrier Reef! Seven Year 12 Aquatic Practices students from Brisbane Adventist College plus two teachers had the privilege this year of participating in research on the reef off Wop-pa (Great Keppel Island). The students had already successfully completed their dive qualifications. The trip was filled…
Community Leaders Encourage Respect and Responsibility
Our Respect and Responsibility Seminar for Year 10 and 11 boys in October 2024 was a discussion-based forum that emphasised personal responsibility and respectful behaviour and aligned with our College values and commitment to restorative practices, which focus on resolving conflicts and building relationships through understanding and empathy. Five community leaders were invited to join us by alumnus Pastor Ray Moaga—the mastermind behind the program—for a day of inspiration and valuable…
Weaving Culture With Connection: Story of the Year 2 Mat
In a collaboration of culture and education, Auntie Keitha Rabbitt, a respected Manandanji elder and esteemed woman in the Meanjin Brisbane community, recently visited her grandson Joshua in the 2B classroom to share her knowledge with a new generation. Her daughter-in-law, Ms Nadine Foley, Joshua's mum, assisted her. The Year 2 students were captivated as Auntie Keitha and Ms Foley shared stories and taught them how to weave a mat the traditional Indigenous way. One of their favourite stories…
BAC Wins Science Grant to Take Students to the Great Barrier Reef
Did you hear the news that Brisbane Adventist College (BAC) has been awarded a grant of almost $15,000 from the Queensland Government's Engaging Science Grants program? We announced it in the last Fast News Friday of Term 2. This unique Department of Environment, Science and Innovation grant will financially support our 2024 Year 12 Aquatic Practices students as they embark on a unique Citizen Science project! Set to take place off the shores of Great Keppel Island this term, the Aquatic…
Keeping Score of Sport for Term 2
BAC Cross-Country Carnival Results, 2024 Congratulations to Stradbroke, this year's winning house; members of Stradbroke also broke a Cross-Country record, running a combined 361 km! A total of Individual records were broken across all age groups.
Anzac Day Reflections from a BAC grandparent
On Wednesday, our ceremony commemorating Anzac Day welcomed guest speaker Terry Docking. His personal journey captivated us all, and he was introduced by grandsons Edward and Harry, who currently attend BAC. Our principal accompanies guest speaker Terry Docking as they place a wreath beneath the flag Terry's family history is intertwined with military service. His father, uncles, and father-in-law all served their country. Two died in a trench at the Somme in World War I, and another faced…
