Co-Curricular Corner
Head of Student Engagement & Activities - Claire Hatchman
Mount Alvernia College
Clare Hatchman
Clare Hatchman
7 & 8 Readers Cup
On Tuesday evening, our Year 7 and 8 Readers Cup teams proudly represented the school in the 2026 competition, working collaboratively in self-coached teams to read widely and test their literary knowledge. Their motivation and teamwork were outstanding, with students taking full ownership of their preparation. A big thank you to Ms Stower for attending the evening and supporting our dedicated readers.
UQ Philosothon
Last weekend, 14 of our talented student philosophers competed in the UQ Philosothon, achieving an impressive 2nd place overall in the Year 7–9 Division. This is a phenomenal result, with this only being our second year in the competition. These students are confident in their curiosity and it is a pleasure to watch them delving into a new world of thought processes. A special congratulations to Adele D, who was named Best Speaker in her age category, with Amy V earning 2nd place. Thank you to Ms Harrison and Dr Lee for their guidance, preparation and support throughout the event.
ESU Public Speaking – Junior & Intermediate
This year saw record participation in the ESU Public Speaking Competition, with 8 Junior and 6 Intermediate students competing. All students demonstrated courage and skill, delivering well-prepared speeches to live audiences across the two nights. Thank you to Imogen M, our Public Speaking Captain, for mentoring participants in the lead up to the competitions. Congratulations to Katie O, who won her intermediate heat and advanced to the Grand Final, we look forward to sharing further updates about Katie’s experience!
Da Vinci Decathlon
This term, we sent teams of high-achieving students from Years 9, 10 and 11 to compete in the Da Vinci Decathlon at Brisbane Boys’ College. Students undertook extensive training and a practice day in preparation for the challenging event. Thank you to Nick, our Da Vinci Decathlon Coach, for supporting their preparation, and to Mr Yeats and Ms Balaam for accompanying and encouraging students on the competition day.