Written by Mr Tom Duggan, Sports Program Leader

QISSN Netball Update

The ACW QISSN Netball Team earned a spot in the Warwick A Grade Women’s Netball Grand Final in week 8 of Term 3. The team has put forward many hours of dedication since the beginning of the year with their training and fixture games. Their opposition in the Grand Final had been undefeated all year.

The ACW team started the game off strongly reaching out to an early 4 point lead in the first quarter. This was lead by some great shooting by the ACW shooters. The opposition managed to claw back a narrow lead after the second quarter and third quarter. ACW had a challenge to try and claw back the lead in the last quarter however the opposition proved too strong and were able to clinch the win.

ACW finished as Runners Up which is a great effort by all. Congratulations to all players and our Team Coach Alexia Lever for all your hard work and commitment this year.

National Cutting Horse Association Finals

2025 has been a standout year for Year 9 student Declan Fogarty and his horse, Light My Fire, in the sport of Cutting!

In March, Declan made it to the NCHA Finals in Scone, proudly bringing home the Runner-Up Buckle. Since then, he’s been on a winning streak, taking out top spots in Condamine, Kyogle, and Burrendowns, and placing strongly at Roma, Tamworth, St George, and Armidale.

Currently, Declan is sitting at #5 in the Senior Youth National Standings, a huge achievement!

Go Declan and Light My Fire, we can't wait to see you keep cutting up the arena.

Waterpolo State Championships

Over the recent school holidays, Jett White proudly represented Assumption College while playing for Sunshine Coast Grammar School at the Queensland All Schools Water Polo Tournament. 

Day One Highlights:
Round 1: Lost 5–8 vs Marist College
Round 2: Won 8–3 vs St Laurence's College
Round 3: Won 8–2 vs Barbarians
Round 4: Won 6–4 vs Trinity Lutheran College

Day Two Highlights:
Round 5: Lost 3–6 vs St Andrew's
Finished 3rd after round games
Round 6: Playoff for 3rd – Won 6–4 vs Trinity Lutheran
Round 7: Gold Medal Qualifier – Won 8–5 vs Barbarians (Jett’s standout game: 2 goals & 3 assists!)

Grand Final – Gold Medal Match vs Marist College
Q1: 2–3
Q2: 4–7
Q3: 6–8
Q4: 9–9 (equalised in the final 4 seconds!) Into a shootout… and Jett was one of the 5 shooters!

Sunshine Coast Grammar took GOLD with a 13–11 win.

A huge congratulations to Jett and the team, what a way to finish! 

Harry Hume Shatters Records at QLD All Schools Athletics Championships

During the September school holidays, Assumption College was proudly represented by Harry Hume at the QLD All Schools Athletics Championships held in Brisbane.

Competing in the U18 Boys Shot Put event, Harry delivered a phenomenal performance that not only earned him the GOLD medal—but rewrote the record books.

Harry launched the shot put an astonishing 18.12 meters, smashing the previous competition record by over 1.5 meters. This throw also marked a new personal best for Harry, underscoring his dedication and rising talent in the sport.

With this incredible achievement, Harry now sets his sights on the National All Schools Championships, scheduled to take place in Melbourne this December. We wish him all the best as he prepares to take on the nation’s finest and continue his remarkable journey.

Go Harry—and go Assumption College!

Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

During the recent holiday period, Year 12 student and athlete Harry Hume was honoured with an invitation to attend the Board Meeting of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Board Committee. As one of a select group of senior students from across the Darling Downs region, Harry played a role in supporting the promotion of the Toowoomba Showgrounds as a proposed venue for the Equestrian events at the upcoming Olympic Games.

The meeting provided a unique opportunity for young representatives to engage with key stakeholders and contribute to discussions surrounding regional involvement in the Games. Harry actively participated in Q&A sessions, offering insights and perspectives from the student-athlete community.

A highlight of the day included a lunch engagement with Paralympic champion and advocate Kurt Fearnley, offering Harry and his peers an inspiring moment of connection with one of Australia’s most respected sporting figures.

Harry’s involvement reflects the growing emphasis on youth engagement in major sporting initiatives and showcases the region’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to Brisbane 2032.

Assumption College Shines at Ariat High School Percentile Cup

During the September school holidays, three talented students from Assumption College, Taylah Rhodes, Caitlyn Rhodes, and Ashton Collins, proudly represented the school at the prestigious Ariat High School Percentile Cup Campdrafting competition held in Pittsworth.

Led by team captain Caitlyn Rhodes, with Taylah and Ashton rounding out the trio, the team competed against 39 schools from across Queensland and New South Wales. Each school entered teams of 3 to 10 students, with each rider competing on two horses across three challenging rounds. The top six scores were then averaged to determine final standings.

Despite being one of the smaller teams, Assumption College held their own with impressive performances in both the cut-out yard and on course. The students demonstrated exceptional horsemanship and resilience, especially when faced with tough cattle and sweltering conditions.

Congratulations to Caitlyn, Taylah, and Ashton for their outstanding effort and sportsmanship. A special thank you also goes to Mrs Meek for her invaluable support throughout the competition.

ACW Shines at QLD All Schools Touch Football Competition

In week 1 of Term 4, eleven of our talented students proudly represented the College at the prestigious QLD All Schools Touch Football Competition—and what a campaign it was! We’re thrilled to announce that this year marked the College's most successful performance at the tournament to date.

Tournament Highlights
Day 1 kicked off with a bang as the team secured three consecutive wins. Standout performances came from Cooper Locke, Jack Burton, and Will Waugh, who delivered a sensational hat-trick of tries in one game.

Day 2 brought scorching conditions and fierce competition. Despite the heat, the team battled hard, finishing the day with one win and one loss. Special mentions go to Jake Burns and Jonte May for their resilience and impact on the field.

Day 3 featured a single, high-stakes match. After trailing narrowly, the team rallied to clinch a thrilling victory, thanks to a game-changing performance by Scott Wainwright.

Final Results
The team wrapped up the week with an impressive 5 wins and just 1 loss. Although we narrowly missed out on qualifying for the finals—falling short by just one ranking—our players demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

Congratulations to all our players for representing ACW with pride and passion. We look forward to building on this momentum in future competitions!