Due to significant interest and the availability of limited places, all three Queensland Academies are offering students one last opportunity to test for 2010 entry.
Students interested in commencing Year 10 in 2010 can download the registration form on the Queensland Academies website
Registrations to sit the entrance test close 9 November 2009.
The entrance test will take place between 8.30 am and 12.00 pm on Friday 13 November at the Queensland Academy for Science, Maths and Technology, 78 Bywong Street, Toowong and the Queensland Academy for Health Sciences, Edmund Rice Drive, Southport.
Due to the short timeframe and the logistics of testing outside South East Queensland, all regional students will be required to test in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
What is the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology?
In January 2007, the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) opened with more than 200 of Queensland's most talented 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.
An Opportunity for Outstanding Teachers
IB Computer Science (IPT equivalent) & Mathematics (IB Standard Level & Higher Level – Maths B and C equivalent)
An exciting opportunity exists for outstanding teachers wishing to teach the state’s high achieving students at the Queensland Academies in 2010.
The Academies offer a specialised three year enriched senior secondary education program (Yr 10 to Yr 12) that is comprised of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and enrichment experiences through collaborative arrangements with university and industry partners.
Applicants with knowledge, training and experience in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the education of bright students, as well as the capacity to teach in the subject areas listed will be highly regarded.
Applicants must have formal, tertiary training, be able to attain Queensland College of Teachers registration and teaching experience in Computer Science (or equivalent). Applicants with additional Mathematics teaching experience will be highly regarded. (Please feel free to visit the IBO website to review the subject outlines for these Diploma Programme Subjects – www.ibo.org ). Teachers not previously employed with Education Queensland should also refer to the Education Queensland site www.education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/apply/
Applicants interested in being considered for position (full time) for 2010, should submit a Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages in length) listing personal particulars, contact details, relevant skills and experience, the names of two referees and a current supervisor. Please ensure your return email address, phone and fax contacts are clearly recorded.
Applications can be submitted by email to
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Applications close 2.00pm on Thursday 22nd October 2009.
Arrangements for Schools Regarding Influenza H1N1 (Human Swine Flu)
Since the outbreak of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus (Human Swine Flu), Queensland Health has been working closely with other Government agencies and the community to promote awareness of the virus and measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Queensland Health's Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Christine Selvey has advised the next step in the pandemic response is a vaccination program which commenced roll out across all States and Territories in Australia on 30 September.
For further information regarding the Pandemic H1NI vaccination program please follow the link to the Queensland Health website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu/html/vacc.asp or contact Dr Russ Schedlich, Deputy State Health Incident Controller, Queensland Health on (07) 3228 9995.
