A.B. Paterson College

Our Year 5 students have been exploring the 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development through their Global Innovators Project, creating inspiring initiatives focused on making the world a better place 🌏

Throughout the term, they are fortunate to learn from a range of inspiring guest speakers.

Most recently, they partnered with and achieved an incredible result, collecting and filling 58 bags of eligible containers in less than two weeks.♻️👏

FAB’s Country Western Trivia Night is this Friday! Have you got your tickets yet? 🤠

Round up your team and join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia, games, prizes and plenty of community spirit. Dust off your boots, grab your hat and get ready for one of FAB’s most popular events of the year.

📅 Friday 21 August
📍 Lower Maths
⏰ Doors open 6:00pm | Trivia starts 6:30pm | Finishes 8:30pm
🎟️ $10 per person or book a full table with your crew

There are prizes up for grabs for:
🏆 Best Dressed Male
🏆 Best Dressed Female
🏆 Best Decorated Table

Feel free to bring your own dinner, and please note that both a bar and canteen will be available throughout the evening.

Event is strictly adults only (no students).

Secure your tickets today 🎟️ https://communityhub.abpat.qld.edu.au/events/view/fab-trivia-night

Congratulations to our talented A.B. Paterson College musicians and dancers on their outstanding recent achievements across the Gold Coast, Starbound, Beenleigh, Ipswich and Wynnum Manly Eisteddfods! 🎭🎶

🏆 Ayami P. (Year 5) – 1st Place, Solo Piano (10Y)
🏆 Isaac S. (Year 6) – 2nd Place, Non-Classical Piano Solo (U11); Highly Commended, Solo Piano (11Y)
🏆 Michael L. (Year 7) – 3rd Place & Bronze Medal, Solo Piano; 3rd Place, Chamber Music (with piano trio Avante)
🏆 Charlie K. (Year 9) – 1st Place, Musical Theatre; 1st Place, Country; 2nd Place, Pop; 2nd Place, Vocal
🏆 Emily G. (Year 9) – 3rd Place, Grade 8 Solo Piano
🏆 George G. (Year 5) – 3rd Place, Non-Classical Solo (U11); 3rd Place, Solo 10Y; Highly Commended, Grade 7 Solo Piano; 3rd Place, Duet (13Y)
🏆 Peiwen L. (Year 10) – 1st Place, Piano Solo (15Y)
🏆 Elena X. (Year 8 – Very Highly Commended, Grade 7 Piano Solo; Highly Commended, Grade 7 Piano Solo (Beenleigh); 2nd Place, U13 Piano Solo
🏆 Peter K. (Year 12) – Silver Medal, 20th Century/Contemporary Composition; Silver Medal, Non-Classical Piano Solo (16-20Y)
🏆 Teresa C. (Year 11) – 1st Place in the Piano Open Age Championship
🏆 Joyce Z. (Year 12) – 1st Place, Senior Upper & Lower Strings Solo (16-20Y); 2nd Place, Senior Strings Championship; 2nd Place, Piano Solo (16-20Y); 2nd Place, Associate Diploma Piano Solo (16-25Y)
🏆 Victoria T. (Year 6) – 1st Place, Grade 7-8 Upper & Lower Strings Solo; 2nd Place, Junior Strings Championship; 1st Place, Chamber Music Primary School; 1st Place, Duet (Strings/Wind/Brass, U12); 2nd Place, Duet (Strings U15); Very Highly Commended, Grade 8 Piano Solo
🏆 Amber P. (Year 4) – 3rd Place, 9 Years Tap Solo
🏆 Seven P. (Year 4) – 1st Place, Classical; 2nd Place, Demi-Character; 2nd Place, Classical (Wynnum Manly)
🏆 Isabella T. (Year 3) – 2nd Place, Classical; Very Highly Commended, Demi-Character; Highly Commended, Classical (Ipswich & Wynnum Manly)
🏆 Charlotte L. (Year 3) – Very Highly Commended, Classical; Very Highly Commended, Demi-Character; Highly Commended, Classical (Ipswich & Wynnum Manly); Highly Commended, Gold Coast Piano Competition

Our choral students have achieved phenomenal results across the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, showcasing the depth, talent and excellence of A.B. Paterson College’s choral program.
 
 Highlights include: 
✨ Year 7-9 Choir – 1st Place (Platinum) & 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨ Secondary Musical Showcase – 1st Place (Gold) 
✨ Senior Choir – 1st Place (Gold) 
✨ Chamber Choir – 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨ Bellas and Fellas – Gold 
✨ Year 3/4 Choir – 1st Place (Gold) & 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨ Primary Musical Showcase – 3rd Place (Gold) 
✨ Year 5/6 Choir – Gold
✨ Boys’ and Girls’ Chorus – Gold 
✨ Year 2A/2DS – 1st Place (Gold) & 1st Place (Gold) 
✨Year 3L/3S – 1st Place (Gold) & 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨Year 2S/2L – 1st Place (Gold) & 3rd Place (Gold) 
✨Year 3P/3HK – 2nd Place (Gold) & 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨Year 1M/1B – 1st Place (Gold) 
✨Year 1R/1P – 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨Prep H/Prep G – 2nd Place (Gold) 
✨Prep M/Prep B – 3rd Place (Gold)
 
Across every age group, our students performed with skill, confidence and joy thanks to our choral team of Rachel Newcombe, Nadia MacKenzie, Jonathon Bam, Jonathan Albertini, Madison Sharp and Lexene Marquenie. Their expertise, passion and unwavering commitment have helped our students achieve these outstanding results.
 
Congratulation to all performers. We are incredibly proud of you! 🎤🎶🏅

From coach ride chatter and bus karaoke to pancakes, campfires and starry nights, our Year 6 adventurers are embracing every moment of their journey through Queensland’s heartland. After travelling through Childers, Emerald, Barcaldine and Longreach, setting up camp, tackling dishwashing duty and sharing unforgettable experiences, the excitement continues as they journey on towards Winton. 🚍⭐🏕️

Round up your team, the Country Western Trivia Night is almost here! 🤠

FAB’s famous Trivia Night is just over a week away.

Dust off your boots, grab your hat and get your team together for an evening of trivia, games, prizes and plenty of community spirit.

➡️ Friday 21 August, Lower Maths
➡️ Doors 6:00pm, trivia kicks off 6:30pm, wrapping up 8:30pm
➡️ $10 per person, or book a full table with your crew

Prizes on offer for Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female and Best Decorated Table, so it is worth going all out.

Tickets: https://communityhub.abpat.qld.edu.au/events/view/fab-trivia-night

Grab your tickets today 🎟️

FAB Trivia Night HOWDY, A.B. Paterson Families! Our Famous Trivia Night is BACK! Dust off your boots, grab your hat and round up your team for a fun-filled Country Western Trivia Night! Details: Date: Friday, 21st August Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (6:30pm start) Tickets: $10 per person Book individually, as a co...