In January 2007, the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) opened with more than 200 of Queensland's best and brightest students.
Working in partnership with The University of Queensland (UQ), QASMT offers an enriched program to enhance the development of students who have an interest and ability in the related fields of science, mathematics and technology.
QASMT aims to develop students’ abilities to research, investigate and reflect on local and global matters.
Students who graduate from QASMT will be well placed to take on careers in new science fields such as biotechnology and nanotechnology that already contribute millions of dollars in revenue to Queensland's economy.
Academy Recruitment
Are you aware of a high achieving student who would benefit from learning with students of a like-mind?
Right now the Queensland Academies are recruiting students to enter Year 10 in 2010. Find out more at the Open Days at:
Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (Toowong)
3 August - Tours of the Academy from 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Information Session, 4:00pm - 4.30pm
Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (Southport)
4 August - Tours of the Academy from 12:00pm - 12:30pm. Information Session, 1.30pm - 2.00pm
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (Kelvin Grove)
6 August - Tours of Academy from 2:00pm - 6:30pm. Information Session from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registrations for testing closes 17 August For more information, and to book, visit the website @ www.qldacademies.eq.edu.au or phone 3377 9366.
Arrangements for Schools Regarding Influenza H1N1 (Human Swine Flu)
School exclusions and closures remain in place in Queensland until the end of the school term - Friday 26 June. This is considered to be a useful measure while community transmission in Queensland remains limited outside the school environment.
In line with the national plan; following the end of the school term Queensland will still have the flexibility to close schools or single classes under special circumstances.
This action is outlined in the PROTECT phase of the in the Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza (AHPPI) which includes this flexibility within jurisdictions, particularly those without community transmission, if this is considered to be a useful measure to prevent an outbreak in the school.
Queensland Health continues to closely monitor this situation and should it change, the school community will be advised immediately. Please stay informed by paying attention to media reports. Updates will be available on the Department of Education and Training website as www.det.qld.gov.au
If you have any questions about symptoms or illness you can call 13HEALTH (13432584) 24 hours a day, seven days a week or contact your regular health practitioner.
