Assumption College

boarding purpose: so that students from remote communities, ones that couldn’t get a Catholic education, could. The college also welcomes students of other faiths. “It’s our raison d’être says Miss Fogarty “We’re committed to doing that, and committed to doing that well. Our boarding is about the kids and for the kids. It’s not about making money, or providing easy options. It’s genuinely providing the best experience for these kids that have to be away from their homes.” In this same light, the school provides additional tutoring to its boarders during evening study which, although costly to the boarding program, persists because of its great results. The boarders are after all doing better academically than their day peers. Growing through collaboration Although the school is certain in its values, it knows that it can only grow through learning and changing. It is with this in mind that Assumption makes full use of its Marist backdrop. Through its close ties with 12 Australian Marist owned and governed secondary schools, it draws extensively on their wealth and expertise. “They’re our sworn sporting enemies, our sister schools. Actually, later in the years we’re hosting a