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Close to 600 students filed into the BAC Multi-Purpose Centre this afternoon, seating themselves in neat rows and crisp uniforms. It was a different picture 50 years ago. Mount Gravatt Adventist Primary School, already established and thriving, allowed a brand-new Brisbane Adventist High School to locate their demountable classroom behind the Primary campus, near the banks of the Bulimba Creek tributary that now splices our College campus into Primary and Secondary. The students who filled that…

Sport Results So Far State Cross Country Well done to the 4 X BAC athletes who qualified for State Cross country and represented Metropolitan East at the State meet: Josh N Ben N Kaleb D (injured and unable to compete)Riley DTrack & Field Congratulations to 37 Secondary students who qualified for and represented BAC at the District Track & Field carnival. Students came home with some wonderful results across all events. Seventeen students have qualified for the Regional Track &…

If you open your mindOh, the thinks you will find…You’ve got a mindthat is one of a kindIt’s time to open the locksand think out of the box—Dr Seuss And that is exactly what happens when Dr Seuss’s colourful characters take us on a whimsical journey through myriad worlds; from the Jungle of Nool to Circus McGurkus to the invisible planet of the Who. Worlds as silly and as clever as Dr Seuss! The months of rehearsal were obvious with such a professional performance filled with talent and…

"I remember having it drummed into me by my parents when I was a kid that I should always thank the bus driver. It was considered discourteous not to say 'hello' as we hopped on the bus and 'thank you' as we hopped off. And now, four of our very own bus drivers are officially hopping off the BAC bus." — Mr Charleson. The folk who safely deliver children to and from school are, quite literally, a “driving force” at BAC. However, the end of this year will see three of our most seasoned drivers…

In unity and understanding, the entire college community came together to celebrate National Reconciliation Week in a special Chapel earlier this month. This annual gathering serves as a focal point for fostering reconciliation within the college, and this year's theme, "Be a Voice for Generations," and the parallel between the pursuit of reconciliation and our belief in God's reconciling love for His people, resonated deeply. From the youngest participants in the Early Learning Centre to…

Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students were recently given the opportunity to enhance their understanding of the legal system through an excursion to the Brisbane District and Supreme Court. The purpose of this outing was to provide students with a tangible, firsthand experience of courtroom proceedings. They could witness the practical application of legal principles taught in the classroom. By observing the careful process of empanelling a jury, the Legal Studies students saw how this adds to…

We invite you to explore the profound theme, #ChooseJoy, with us. Inspired by the College's overarching spiritual theme for 2023, this series delves into the meaning of a lasting and transformative kind of joy—one that transcends fleeting moments of happiness derived from achievement, possessions, or adventure. #ChooseJoy resonates deeply with our community, having served as the spiritual centerpiece during our 2023 WOW Week, and is a recurring motif in our weekly Chapel programs. It also finds…

A small group of artists from various grades and support, teaching, and leadership roles across the school gathered this morning in the Secondary Visual Arts room. Their mission was to create nine captivating pieces of multimedia, abstract art that would contribute to the overall look and theme of this year's Reflections yearbook. Fresh off the exhilaration of last week's WOW event, the artists channeled their thoughts and emotions about the theme #ChooseJoy into layers of shape, colour, and…

This week, Priscilla Mariassouce and Rhys Charleson have painted a powerful word picture of what it means to truly #ChooseJoy. The five-day Week of Worship (WOW), which ended today, has immersed students in the joy of colour, music, drama, prayer, and storytelling. From a mosaic of experience, a clear image has emerged: choose Jesus, accept His gift of salvation, and this will lead you to profound and lasting joy. Who are Priscilla and Rhys? Rhys is our guest speaker for Primary WOW. He…