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By Mrs Liisa Hammond, Principal
Gospel John 10: 27-30 - Good Shepherd Sunday
Start of Term 2 – with a bang not a whimper
Year 12 Formal
Cross Country and March Charge
ANZAC Day Liturgy, ANZAC Day Dawn Service and March
#Do It for Dolly Day
Mercy Shield
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences and CANVAS Sessions
Mothers’ Day Breakfast
The 2026 Year 12 Formal
Principal’s Report – April 2025
Focus Event/Issue
| Focus | Event/ Issue |
| Engaged Students, Learning |
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| Being Distinctively Catholic |
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| Using Resources Wisely |
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| Valuing our People |
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May our Mother Mary grant her blessings upon our College Community.
Written by Mrs Anna Hardy, Assistant Principal Curriculum
Year 12 Essential English and Mathematics –
Common Internal Assessment
Year 12 Essential English and Mathematics students are presently preparing to undertake their Common Internal Assessment (CIA) in these coming weeks. The students' final results in Essential English or Essential Mathematics shall be determined based on their achievements in four internal assessments across Units 3 and 4. While schools develop three of these assessments, the fourth one, i.e. the CIA, is developed by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and marked by schools. It is noteworthy that the upcoming examinations will be common for all students studying Essential English and Mathematics in Queensland. We extend our best wishes to all the students for their upcoming assessments.
Year 11 Subject Changes
In view of the academic progress of Year 11 students, it is important to note that they are scheduled to complete Unit 1 by Friday, 23rd May 2025. If any students intend to change their subject, they need to consult their Academic Coach first. Thereafter, they shall be directed to either the Careers Development Practitioner (Mrs. Porter), Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Natalie Bennett or myself, as the Deputy Principal - Curriculum, for further guidance. Please note that such a change must be made as soon as possible, before Unit 2 begins.
Year 12 Reports and Academic Interviews
The reports of Year 12 students, based on their IA1 and IA2, shall be sent out in Week 9. These results will be discussed in the upcoming Academic Interviews scheduled for all Year 12 students from the 28th to the 30th of May 2025. These interviews are important as they enable the students and their parents to deliberate upon ways to improve their results, track their academic goals, assess QCE eligibility, and deliberate upon future pathways.
Year 11 2026 Information Evening – 10 June 2025
This information evening is such an exciting event for our current Year 10 students and their parents/guardians. This information night will present pathways on offer for senior schooling, discuss QCE requirements, ATAR and university requirements, and there will be a display of all of our senior subjects. There will also be some information about Year 10 Semester 2 2025 and discussions around selecting their Semester 2 English, Mathematics and Religion options. Semester 2 will be tailored to the Senior Pathway of the Year 10 students. Accordingly, Short Courses in Literacy and Numeracy shall be offered for students intending to pursue vocational pathways and Literature and Methods, will also be offered for students wishing to taste these subjects before subject selection for Year 11. Students will also be asked to select either a Study of Religion or a Religion and Ethics Pathway.
Written by Mrs Julie Collins, Assistant Principal Pastoral and Wellbeing
Open Parachute – FREE webinar for members of our College.
Open Parachute had an amazing response to their webinar last year and are delighted to bring you the first complimentary webinar instalment for 2025, featuring Dr. Hayley Watson.
A leading adolescent Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of Open Parachute, Dr. Watson invites you to join her for an online event that aims to help parents, guardians, and caregivers learn the most effective tools for building child/adolescent resilience to counteract stress/anxiety.
Dr. Watson will focus on skills and strategies for equipping young people with the tools to prevent mental health challenges in the future.
Parents will learn about the factors that contribute to stress/anxiety, understand the skills that children need to overcome challenges, and walk away with practical tools to empower their children and build resilience within the whole family.
Written by Scott Clegg - Business Manager
Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS)
This is a reminder to apply for financial assistance by 31 May 2025.
Please visit https://www.schooltransport.com.au to check if you are eligible, and to find further information and helpful links for parents/guardians.
The Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) provides financial assistance for families transporting students to non-state schools in Queensland.
The Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme is a joint initiative of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) and Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) and is funded by the Queensland Government.
Funds are limited and the level of assistance provided to eligible applicants depends on the program funds available in the relevant semester. To ensure our college community receives this support, we provide the associated information for this scheme.
The scheme has two programs:
1. Bus Fare Assistance: assisting families who pay more than the weekly threshold in bus or ferry fares.
2. Students with Disability: supporting students with a disability who have demonstrably different transport needs from other students of the same age.
Applications for Semester 1, 2025 open on 1 May 2025 and close on 31 May 2025. To learn more about the scheme, including eligibility for both programs, visit https://www.schooltransport.com.au.
Written by Alison Porter - Career Development Practitioner
Work Experience
A number of students have recently gone out and participated in work experience placements. Thank you to the following businesses for hosting our students, and allowing them these valuable opportunities.
Tia Stewart – Warwick Friendly Society
Cooper Saunders – Kitchens By Design
Aiden Byrne – Bennet Engineering & Maintenance
Amos Jacklin – Reece Plumbing
White Card Course
The College has recently offered Year 10, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to participate in the Work Safely in the Construction Industry course. Successful completion of the course is awarded with a construction 'White Card'. This card and course are mandatory requirements under Queensland's Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 for all persons wishing to carry out construction type work or frequenting a construction site. Well done, to all students, who participated in the course, we hope you found it beneficial.
Year 12 University Early Entry
It is that time of year when our Year 12 students considering applying to universityshould be starting to do their research and preparing for making applications to their universities and courses of choice.
One way to apply to a university is through an early entry program. Early entry programs at universities are designed to offer students a chance to secure a place in a university course before they complete their final high school examinations or receive their ATAR. These programs often assess students based on criteria other than their final exam results or ATAR, such as their Year 11 or mid-Year 12 grades, extracurricular activities, and personal statements.
To help our Year 12 students navigate the early entry programs at university, they can access the Early Entry Guide, published by ‘Study Work Grow’. Many of these early entry programs are open for application or are opening soon and Year 12 students should apply before these programs close. Students can access the Early Entry Guide via the Careers page on Canvas, where they will find many other career resources.
Open Days and Careers Events
With Year 10 and Year 12 students making career and pathway decisions over the coming months, a great way to find information to help with decision making is through attending the many open days and careers events that are being held at this time of year. Our Careers department has published to Canvas an Open Days Guide to support students to plan their attendance at the open days for many providers of tertiary education.
Of course, this is not the only source of information for Careers events, we are regularly publishing our College Careers newsletter and also have a calendar of events on our Assumption College Careers webpage at www.acwcareers.com. Click here to go directly to the careers calendar ACW Careers Calendar of Events.
Upcoming College Careers Events
| Event | Date |
| Senior First Aid Skillset Course | 21 May 2025 |
| Senior Barista Course | 26 - 28 May 2025 |
| Brisbane Careers Expo Excursion | 13 June 2025 |
| Year 10 Work Experience Block | 16 - 20 June 2025 |
| Warwick Careers Expo | 15 July 2025 |
| Year 12 University Application Information Session | 16 August 2025 |
Date Claimer: 16 – 20 June 2025, Year 10 Work Experience
This year, the Year 10 work experience program will run in Term 2, Week 9, Monday, 16 June to Friday, 20 June 2025.
As the organisation of work experience can take time, students have been advised of the opportunity and the processes involved in work experience. Year 10 students have had an information session at school and have been provided with an information package as well as advice on approaching businesses as prospective work experience providers.
Completed Work Experience Agreement documents are to be returned to the Careers Department by Friday, 16 May 2025.
Students are welcome to organise their placements or the Careers team is also available to assist.
Coming Soon: Warwick Careers Expo
It is that time of year again when our College is gearing up to host the annual Warwick Careers Expo on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Local and district secondary schools are invited to this, and we are expecting many students from Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 to attend. Following on from last year’s success of over 30+ exhibitors and over 400+ students from schools all over Warwick, we are excited to again be hosting this event at our College. Members of the public are also welcome to attend.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the Careers expo, please contact the Careers Department on (07) 4660 4000 or via email: careers@acwarwick.catholic.edu.au
Graduate Women Queensland (Darling Downs Branch) 2025 Scholarship
Applications are now open for the Graduate Women Queensland (Darling Downs Branch) 2025 Scholarship. The Branch aims to support a female student with their educational expenses whilst studying at University.
Eligibility:
• Female student studying either full-time or part-time
• Enrolled in a tertiary preparation program (TPP) or in a first-year undergraduate program
• Australian citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder, Permanent Resident of Australia, Temporary Protection Visa, Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa or Bridging Visa
• Current residency within the Darling Downs regional area.
The application form can be found in the below PDF.
Applications for the Scholarship close on 20 May 2025 and should be submitted by email to: gwqddbranch@outlook.com.
Written by Mr Tom Duggan, Sports Co-Ordinator
Bill Turner Cup
Students from ACW recently represented the college with pride at the prestigious Bill Turner Cup, fielding both boys’ and girls’ teams in a day of spirited competition. The boys’ team demonstrated resilience and determination across four challenging matches, securing one commendable victory. The girls’ team also performed admirably, achieving one win from their two fixtures. The event was a valuable opportunity for our students to develop their skills, foster teamwork, and represent ACW with integrity and enthusiasm. Congratulations to all participants on a successful and rewarding day.
Written by John Hodder - Curriculum Leader
Congratulations to Our Inaugural Theatresports Team!
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding performance of our inaugural Theatresports team, consisting of Samuel Black, Kaiden Edmeades, Elliotte Kynaston, and Ella Winfield. The team recently competed against four other schools at Ipswich Girls Grammar School, showcasing their incredible talent and teamwork.
For those unfamiliar, Theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre where teams compete in various improvisation games and challenges. It's a dynamic and entertaining way to develop quick thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills.
Our team did an exceptional job, impressing both the audience and judges with their creativity and enthusiasm. Although they did not advance to the next round, they received the prestigious "Magic Moment" award for the most memorable moment of the night. This accolade was earned through Samuel Black's boisterous rendition of a whalesong, which captivated everyone present.
We are incredibly proud of Samuel, Kaiden, Elliotte, and Ella for their dedication and hard work. We also thank Ms Mia Gould for her dedication in training the team. They will continue training diligently throughout the year and aim to compete again next year, bringing even more magic to the stage.
Congratulations once again to our talented Theatresports team! We look forward to seeing your continued growth and success.
Written by Mrs Mary-Anne Driver, Teacher Librarian
Library News
A Typical Day in Our Library Space
Before school
- Mr Pringle offers tutoring in our campfire space
- Our distance education students come and work online with their tutors
- Students are welcomed into the library to work, read or play a game together
- Debating groups hold a meeting to plan their next debate.
During class hours
- English classes are able to spread out to do research
- Students collect their class reading novel.
- Individual students use our quiet rooms to record audio assignments
- Photocopying
- Book borrowing.
Lunch time
- The fun activities enjoyed, include: lego, cards, jigsaw, chess, Dungeons and Dragons
- Debating, studying, reading for pleasure and individual work are also accommodated.
After school
- Staff meetings in the campfire
- Photocopying
- Borrowing and returning books
We are very blessed to have such a lovely new space and the whole community uses and loves it as much as the library staff do.
