New Staff at Assumption College 

This term we have some new friendly faces joining the College.  Please read on to learn a little more about our new teachers!   

Mrs Cate Tunstall

• Favourite movie – The Pirate Movie.
• Favourite book – The Martian (Andy Weir).
• Hobbies - Studying and playing with my dog Trixie.
• A bit about your life – I am a math nerd math teacher! I originally come from Brisbane but have been living and teaching near Mackay for the last 8 years.
• Three people you would invite to a dinner party and why – Lin-Manuel Miranda (entertainment!), the Queen (what stories she must have to tell) and Anh Doh (again for the stories).
• Greatest fear – ants!  I’m terrified of them.
• Worst subject at school – art.  I can draw a smurf.  That’s it.

I'm really looking forward to living and teaching in Warwick. What a lovely reception I've already had!

Miss Caroline Fern

I’m excited to be apart of the Assumption team and as this is my first teaching role out of university, I look forward to everything that comes with it. A little bit about me: My family moved to Warwick about 7 years ago and I did my final year of school in Warwick. I will be teaching Junior Science and HPE here at Assumption. My favourite sport is Basketball as I played at a state level through school and played in the Queensland Basketball League for the Toowoomba Mountaineers. I have three very large dogs that are as tall as I am when they stand on their hind legs, but are very gentle. I look forward to teaching here at Assumption and getting to know each student and parent as best I can. I am a very happy and welcoming person so if you run into me, feel free to have a chat! 

Mr Joel Casey

• Favourite book - The Power of One (Bryce Courtney) and most of the pre-2000s Wilbur Smith.
• Hobbies – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness, fishing, gardening, bottling olives and making cheese.
• Prior occupations - Microbiologist, Scientist, Environmental Management.
• Your last school – Warwick state High School (teaching mostly mathematics, science, agricultural science and biology)
• Greatest fear – I’m not entirely sure but let’s just say that absolutely NOTHING will persuade me to get on Dreamworld’s Giant Drop again.
• Worst subject at school – Music.

Important School Reminder

We wish to draw parents/guardians’ attention to the ample number of students who have been arriving late to school. Students are to are to arrive to school, collect their items from their locker, and be ready for Pastoral Care (PC) class which begins promptly at 8.45am.

If your student is going to be late, please ensure you contact the office on 4661 4000.

We ask for our parents/guardian’s cooperation and support in this matter to ensure your student arrives to school on time. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING AT SCHOOL ON TIME AND EVERY DAY

iPad Keyboard Failures

I would like to extend my apologies to Year 7 and 8 students and parents impacted by the iPad keyboard failures that have plagued our 2021 intake.

Our 2021 intake of iPad keyboards ended up having a large number of faulty units in the batch. I realise this has been a significant inconvenience for students that have been impacted. Due to the ongoing problems with the global supply chains, obtaining replacements has proven very difficult. Delivery dates have been continually pushed back on multiple replacement options. I would like to be able to provide a set date on when replacements will arrive, but I am not in any position to at this stage. Just know that as soon as they arrive, students who have advised us that their keyboard has failed will have a replacement immediately.

I wanted to thank those affected for your ongoing patience with this issue.

Mr Abraham Fern 

School Officer - ICT 

Year 6 Transition Afternoon

2022 Enrolments

Enrolments for 2022 are filling quickly. If you are considering enrolling your child at Assumption College for 2022, we strongly encourage you to contact the office for an enrolment application as soon as possible.

Our first Transition Day is on Thursday 29^th July, and we warmly welcome all current Year 6 students to come and experience Assumption College for the afternoon.

Please contact the office for more information or to RSVP for Transition Day.

Hearing Assessment

Hey! How’s your hearing?

If it is not identified and managed appropriately, hearing loss can impact negatively on your child’s educational pathway, including post-school employment and study.

• Have you had grommets?
• Does listening to people talk sound muffled or distorted?
• Are you tired at the end of a day of listening?
• Do you rely on body language to follow conversations?
• Do you find it difficult to keep up with conversations?
• Do you experience ear infections?
• Do you have to ask people to repeat what they have said?
• Do you experience ringing in your ears?
• Do you listen to the tv or music at unusually high volumes?

Did you know around 1 in 5 adolescents experience hearing loss?

On Wednesday August 4 the College is offering hearing assessments for students and their families. The cost is $88. Please collect an information pack from the office or email karyn.morrison@twb.catholic.edu.au for more details.

Year 12 Formal 2022

The Assumption College Year 12 Formal will be held on Friday 22nd April 2022. Further information will be sent out closer to the date.   

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