General Notices
Year 9 & 10 Design and Textiles
This term students have been learning about the types of fabric, the characteristics of fabrics and the textile design process. After a visit to St Vincent de Paul and Lifeline they designed and produced a canvas shopping bag that utilised a recycled item and included a functional feature.
Chess Big Day Out
Assumption College is once again partnering with Ted Carter from Carter’s Chess Toowoomba to present the ‘Big Chess Day Out’ on Saturday, October 12 here at Assumption College. Kids from grades 2-12 are welcome to attend and this will be a great opportunity for our students to learn more about chess, improve their game, and compete in a mini tournament.
The day runs from 10am – 4pm and costs $25 per student (if enrolled prior to October 10). Enrolment is via an online form:https://forms.gle/Vw6WJFVL4NYfbJb58 or visit www.carterschess.com.au.
For more information or questions, feel free to contact Carmel Wooding at the ACW library carmel.wooding@twb.catholic.edu.au.
Business Ventures
During Term 3, the year 11 and 12 Certificate III in Business class were required to invent, plan, operate and evaluate a small business venture with the aim of making a profit, with all proceeds being donated to a charity of the students’ choice. Throughout the various classes, 10 businesses were invented and operated, ranging from vibrant and colourful scrunchies to fresh and hot garlic bread.
Due to the students' efforts, the businesses were a raging success; making a combined profit of $1580 to donate to four charities. Most of the profits will be sent to the Drought Appeal to help Australia’s drought-stricken farmers with stock feed, water and financial assistance (total of $933).
A helpful $110 will also be sent to the Red Kite appeal to provide essential support to children, teenagers and young adults with cancer. A staggering $350 will be sent to the PNG Appeal in support of Our Lady of Sacred Heart International School for classroom and sporting resources. An additional $187 will also be sent to the Southern Downs Ark to help improve and save the lives of a range of animals. Whilst these donations may seem small, the student’s believe that every dollar counts and are extremely proud of their efforts.
