New Staff
We welcome all new staff to Assumption College in 2021!
The start of 2021 brings with it some fresh faces for Assumption College. Learn all about our new staff below.
Mr Patrick Donnelly
Hi, I'm Patrick and I'm new to Assumption College and new to Warwick this year. I've recently moved from Hervey Bay where I was teaching French at Xavier Catholic College. I'm looking forward to the new school and new lifestyle. No beach is something I'm getting used to.
At Assumption College, I will be teaching Religion, Business and Drama. I'm also now part of the Romero House. I'm excited to be here and can't wait to be part of the community. 
Miss Sathumi Wijesooriya
Hello Assumption College! My name is Sathumi Wijesooriya and I am starting as your new music teacher this year. I am so excited to join you all this year and get to know everyone within the community. Some fun facts about me are that I was born in New Zealand, I enjoy painting in my spare time, and my main instrument is clarinet.
Miss Claire Richardson
Hi, I’m Miss Richardson and I am one of the new teachers at Assumption College. I have just moved to Stanthorpe with my fiancé with a dream to one day start our own winery. We have a little Beagle named Buster who thinks he’s a human.
I will be teaching Maths and Science at Assumption, which is ironic given Maths was my worst subject in school. I look forward to meeting everyone and starting my long teaching career at such a welcoming school. If you see me around, feel free to come and have a chat.
Mrs Donna Williams
Thank you for making me feel so welcome at Assumption College Warwick. I have been teaching 25+ years in our local community and I look forward to working with students and families from Assumption College.
Home Economics subjects are my passion, and I will be teaching Year 7 and 8 Home Economics, Year 9 Food Technology, Year 10 Hospitality and Year 11 and 12 Hospitality. Next semester I am excited to be teaching Year 9 and 10 Textiles and Design.
I have lots of ideas that I hope will inspire your son or daughter to get creative with textiles. Outside of school I have enjoyed getting back into the garden now that we have had rain recently. I do love to cook and I particularly like an Indian meal. I am looking forward to an exciting year ahead.
Mr Ken Turnbull
Hi, I'm Ken Turnbull. I have two children in their 30s who are happy and productive. I am married, and have found a great work life balance and love everything they do. I have worked in government prior to completing my honors degree in Classics and Ancient History.
My educational journey has been highlighted by various middle and senior leadership positions, as Head of Faculty and Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning at Stuartholme School, Brisbane. In a professional capacity, I worked as Chief Examiner QLD Ancient History for the Board of Secondary Studies, syllabus writer and have co-authored an Ancient history text and published articles on history teaching for the QHTA journal.
Three people I would invite to a dinner party and why? - Jonny Depp, Naomi Watts, Hugo Weaving – Have loved the body of films that they have been in and the eccentricity of these actors. My greatest fear is heights (acrophobic) and my worst subject at school was Mathematics. Hobbies include reading and music, my favourite book is Captain Corelli's Mandolin and favouite move is Wind and the Lion.
Mr Thomas Duggan
Hi my name is Tom Duggan and I am a local born and bred Warwick boy moving back to start my teaching career. My hobbies include most sports, specifically rugby league, cricket and athletics.
My teaching areas include Health & Physical Education, Industrial Technology & Design and Maths. I am a past student of ACW and have so far enjoyed being back and look forward to becoming a part of this school community again.
During my time as a student at ACW coincidentally my favourite subjects were HPE, ITD and Maths. English wasn’t exactly my strong suit. I thoroughly enjoy living in Warwick and I especially look forward to meeting with the students and families throughout 2021.
Mr Jeremy Mattison
Hi, I'm Jeremy Mattison. I am from Canterbury NZ, and have been an apparel producer in a past life. I have come to Assumption College from Darwin High School in the NT.
I’ll be teaching some Technology classes a ITD class and an English class. Three people I would invite to a dinner party are - Kane Williamson, Dan Carter and Peter Burling. I’d love to hear some of the habits they have that make them who they are.
My favourite movie is Footrot Flats, and book is Once Were Warriors. It wasn’t always the case, but my worst subject was mathematics which got progressively worse. Australia is a great country and I love the Trans-Tasman banter.
Mrs Shelby Fisher
Hello! I am Shelby Fisher and you'll find me in the front office. I am excited to be here at Assumption College and really look forward to meeting you all. I have lived in Warwick my entire life.
Previously I have worked as a Property Manager for seven years, and have recently been on maternity leave. I love to keep a simple and stress free life. When I am not working, I love to be out in the garden with my husband and 7 month old bub.
I also foster dogs, and have fostered nearly 100 dogs in a few short years. Looking forward to seeing you all around!
Mrs Patrice Riordan
Hi, my name is Patrice Riordan. I was born and raised in Warwick and am a past ACW student. I am married to Dean and have one beautiful daughter. I have worked as a primary music, drama and dance teacher, Training Support Officer for Endeavour Foundation and most recently as St Mary’s Pastoral Associate.
At ACW I will be teaching Religion for Years 7,8,9,10 & Year 11 REET and Years 7 & 10 Drama. My hobbies include crafting, beading, clubbercise, aviculture, reading and MMA. The Jurassic Park Series is my favourite movie, and favourite book is "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier and Paranormal Romance.
Three people I would invite to a dinner party would be – Jesus, to give him a watch to take to heaven so he can do things in my timeframe; my husband as he’s my best friend and I enjoy being with him; and Sr Hilda Scott from Jamberoo Abbey. She is an inspiration and someone I look up to.
My greatest fear is being surrounded by ungrateful people, oh, and being trapped in a paddock with a horse. I love to laugh and thoroughly enjoy having a chat. Nothing beats rising early in the morning to work with and brand cattle at home on the farm at Willowvale.
Mrs Jayne Mayall
Hi, my name is Jayne Mayall and I am new to Assumption College. I have previously worked at The School of Total Education.
I am a mother to four children, and have a soft spot for treed gardens, rainy days, cricket and cats.
Mr Justin Sneath
Hi, my name is Justin Sneath. I have travelled across 40 countries and survived... just! My favourite movie is Forrest Gump, and I love any book if it's about cricket.
In my spare time, you will find me playing the guitar. My greatest fear is fear itself! Home Economics was my worst subject at school, but now I love to cook!
Mr Brady Retallick
Hi, my name is Brady Retallick and this will be my first-year teaching at Assumption College. It is not my first time at Assumption College though, as I worked here previously as a teacher aide in 2015.
I am relatively new to teaching (5yrs), but have experience in a variety of industries including; 7 years in the defence force (army) as an armourer, mining (underground – Kalgoorlie), truck driving (Moomba – Cooper Basin) and working as an aged care worker at KMAC in Killarney.
Although I have only been at ACW for a couple of weeks, I am already appreciating the close-knit community vibes and I am looking forward to the rest of the year.
I originally worked as an electronics engineer and entrepreneur. In 2010 I made a career change to become a teacher and share my excitement about learning and developing new ideas.
I have two sons at university and have lived in Warwick for almost 30 years. I am excited to be working at Assumption College and becoming part of the school community.
