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College Highlights

2026 Senior Leadership Induction

On Tuesday, 2 September 2025 we proudly celebrated a significant milestone for our incoming senior cohort, the Student Leadership Induction.

During the ceremony, our 2026 Seniors received their senior badges from Mrs Hardy, with the special moment of having them pinned by a parent or a significant person in their lives. This symbolic gesture represents the unity of support surrounding each student as they begin their final chapter of schooling.

Once the seniors had their leadership pins, they then recited the Senior Class Pledge, as they take up their leadership roles within our community.

Congratulations to our 2026 Senior Class, we’re excited to see the leaders you will become!

If you would like access to any photos from the Student Leadership Induction, please contact the office.

2026 Permier's Anzac Prize Recipient

Congratulations to Lara Santo and seven other exceptional secondary students and two teacher chaperones awarded the 2026 Premier’s Anzac Prize!

Next year, Lara will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Western Front battlefields in Belgium and France, honouring the legacy of Australia’s service men and women, and deepening their connection to the Anzac Spirit.

This unique opportunity recognises excellence, curiosity, and a strong commitment to learning through history and reflection.

Congratulations, Lara! Our school could not be more proud to celebrate your success.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XsC9eL

Science News with Mr Baker

Liquid Nitrogen Fun with Year 11 Physics!

Mr Baker and his Year 11 Physics class had a blast experimenting with liquid nitrogen on Monday afternoon! They explored the fascinating properties of extreme cold and watched everyday objects transform in surprising ways. Science in action!

Tenterfield Eisteddfod

Congratulations goes to one of our Year 10 students Tia Stewart who competed in the Tenterfield Eisteddfod that was held from Monday 1 September to Friday 5 September. This event showcased an incredible range of talent across music, drama, and performance. Among the standout participants was Tia Stewart, who attended the event over two days and achieved remarkable success across multiple categories.

Tia’s talent shone brightly in both music and drama. She took first place in the following sections:

Piano - Solo
Piano - Australian Composition
Piano - Pop Song
Woodwind Section (Flute)
Drama - Humerous Poem and Bible Reading

She also earned second place for:

Piano - Two Composite Pieces
Impromptu Prose

In recognition of her outstanding performances, Tia was awarded two prestigious honours:

The Georgina Thorley ‘Pop’ Song Award
The Audrey Potter Scholarship

Tia’s achievements are a testament to her dedication, versatility, and passion for the performing arts. Well done Tia.

Year 10 Craft Creations

Throughout the Term 3, our talented Year 10 Craft students have been busy designing and creating beautiful string art pieces. Their creativity and dedication have truly shone through!

As artworks are completed, students are proudly taking them home to share with their families, a wonderful reflection of their hard work.

Well done to all involved!

Father's Day Breakfast

Happy Father’s Day from Assumption College, Warwick!
Last term we celebrated and thanked the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who give so much to our community. Your support, care, and dedication make a lasting impact.

We hope your day was filled with love, laughter, and appreciation.

Espresso Machine Operation Skillset Course

In week 10 of Term 3, a group of our students successfully completed the Espresso Machine Operation Skillset Course, gaining valuable skills and confidence to work in barista environments.

The course included both theoretical and practical components, giving students hands-on experience with professional espresso machines, milk texturing, and coffee preparation.

A huge thank you to Jordan from Aurora for delivering such an engaging and practical course, and for supporting our students every step of the way!

And of course, a special shoutout to our staff who happily volunteered as taste testers throughout the course.

Written By Issy Sullivan - 2025 Assumption College Inclusivity Leader

Australian Government’s 2025-2026 National Youth Steering Committee

In week 7 of Term 3, I headed down to Canberra to participate in the first official in-

person meeting of the Australian Government’s 2025-2026 National Youth Steering Committee.

Over the course of three days, I was privileged enough to have a working lunch with the Governor-General of Australia, the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC, as well as meeting a key minister for our committee, Senator the Hon. Dr. Jess Walsh, who is the Minister for Youth. I also attended the first of the 2025 National Youth Consultations in Canberra and worked alongside our new committee to determine our work plan, as well as our shared interests and goals.

Over the next two years, we will be supporting the Minister for Youth and the Office For Youth to implement ‘Engage! A strategy to include young people in the decisions we make.’

I will also receive targeted training to upskill with support from the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition.

During the week, the Office For Youth also launched the National Youth Survey for 2025. Its main aim is to understand how the Office For Youth can support young people, but also:

• what issues matter most to young people in Australia
• how the government should include young people in decision-making.

Your feedback will help to shape Australian Government policies and programs and improve the way that government works with young people!

You can access the link here: https://submit.dese.gov.au/jfe/form/SV_b2ESGZLFDrLSvR4