Mount Alvernia College

MID-YEAR RESET 🌿Wishing our students a well-earned and restful mid-year break.

Term 3 resumes Monday 13 July.

INTERHOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 🏃‍♀️ What a day of energy, spirit, and determination at Tuesday’s Interhouse Athletics Carnival!

With 14 records broken across track and field, our students gave it their all competing, cheering loudly, dressing in theme, and proudly supporting their House.

Congratulations to Spoleto House 💙, our 2026 champions! Your passion and teamwork truly shone. 🏆

Thanks to our Sports Department for organising another fantastic carnival!

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📸 Mt A Camera Crew

BRUNCH BUZZ🍽️ From planning to plating, our Year 10 Cert I Hospitality students served a delicious brunch for their invited guests last week 👩‍🍳

Showcasing their skills in teamwork, time management and professional service, students delivered a fantastic dining experience from start to finish.

We’re so proud of their growth, confidence, and commitment this term - well done on a brilliant brunch! 👏

NETBALL CHAMPS 🏆 What a win! Huge congratulations to our Open Netball team, crowned Division 1 Champions in the Met North region, now off to the State Finals to compete against teams from across Queensland.

The journey continues as they head to the Vicki Wilson Finals this August - what an incredible achievement. 💪

Wishing the team the best of luck as they also prepare to take on the QISSN Championships in the holidays. Go Mt A Wolves!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🍾 As we prepare to celebrate 70 years of Mount Alvernia College, we are pleased to advise that tickets for our upcoming 70 Year Garden Party are now available to purchase.

This special evening will be held on Saturday, 8 August, from 4.00pm to 7.00pm, in La Foresta and surrounds, and will bring our community together in a relaxed twilight setting. It promises to be a beautiful occasion to connect, reflect, and celebrate this significant milestone in the life of the College. 🎉

Ticket details 🎫
• $45 per person
• Includes substantial canapés, dessert, and one drink on arrival
• Live music and entertainment
• Cash bar available throughout the evening

Please note that this is an 18+ event.

We warmly encourage you to secure your place at what will be a memorable celebration of our shared journey.

Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/70-year-garden-party

MORE THAN THE SCOREBOARD🎙 Hear from student athletes Pia, Taylor and Metben as they explore the link between sport, mindset and everyday life in our third episode of the Mount Alvernia College Podcast, Beyond the Bell. 🔔

From resetting after mistakes to balancing training, study and rest, they share how challenges build resilience, discipline and growth - on and off the field. Thank you to our guests for sharing their stories with courage and honesty.

Listen now on MyMTA!

SCHOOL OFFICER DAY | Today we celebrated School Officer Day and took the opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of our Support Staff at Mount Alvernia College.

Whether working behind the scenes or on the front line of College life, their dedication, expertise and generosity of spirit help create the warm, supportive and vibrant Franciscan community that our students, staff and families experience each day.

Today we pause to recognise and celebrate these remarkable members of our community and to say a heartfelt thank you for all that they do.

Happy School Officer Day to our incredible Support Staff team. We are grateful for the difference you make, every day.

FAITH IN ACTION 💛 Over the past few weeks, our students have stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of our community, embracing opportunities to serve, connect and advocate.

Our Year 12 students have generously given their own time to support Rosies, an outreach supporting those experiencing homelessness, loneliness and social isolation. More than anything, Rosies is about presence: offering a friendly face, a listening ear and genuine human connection.

In these quiet, powerful moments of conversation, our students are living out our Franciscan values, showing compassion, dignity and care for all. We are so proud of the way they are putting faith into action, reminding us that even the simplest act of kindness can make a profound difference.

FCIP ROCK SYMPHONY | LATIN FIESTA 💃Across three unforgettable nights, the Franciscan Colleges Instrumental Program (FCIP) Rock Symphony – Latin Fiesta lit up the San Damiano Centre with standing ovations and an electric atmosphere celebrating the power of live music.

With a phenomenal 150-piece orchestra and 80-voice choir from Mount Alvernia, Padua and St Anthony’s, the performances were truly breathtaking. Joined by talented guest artists Jon Eggleton and Mandy Woodend, along with outstanding past and present student soloists including Mt A College Captains Niamh and Monica, the stage came alive with energy and passion. 🎶

From Ricky Martin to Santana, the vibrant program had audiences on their feet – especially a crowd-favourite Conga that had the whole hall buzzing!

Rock Symphony’s Latin Fiesta was a spectacular celebration of talent, dedication and community! Congratulations to all staff and students involved. 👏🏻