Our Europe STEM Tour students have continued their travels across the continent, with each language group now immersed in their respective destinations and language acquisition programs.
Our French students have had the opportunity to experience life as a local, spending time with their host families across the French Riviera. Each host family experience has been unique, providing students with the opportunity to practice their language skills, experience everyday life in France and develop a deeper appreciation of the culture and community around them.
Our Latin students have commenced classes in Rome, while our German students have begun their studies in Berlin and our Spanish students have settled into their first classes in Madrid. Alongside their language learning, students have continued their CAS activities, exploring the history, culture, art and STEM experiences unique to each city.
It has been fantastic to hear that our students are embracing these experiences with enthusiasm and curiosity. Travelling internationally provides learning opportunities that simply cannot be replicated in a classroom, encouraging students to become more independent, adaptable and culturally aware while putting their language skills into practice in real-world settings.
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SMT community also came together on Saturday to support our Bunnings Fundraiser, raising just over $5,000 to support chaplaincy services at QASMT and Indooroopilly State High School.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making the fundraiser such a great success. We are particularly grateful to our wonderful volunteers who gave up their Saturday to help with setting up, cooking, serving, packing up and everything in between. Their time, energy and enthusiasm made a significant contribution to the success of the day.
We would also like to thank everyone who generously donated supplies, ingredients and gift cards. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we were able to keep our expenses at zero and maximise the funds raised for chaplaincy services.
Raising more than $5,000 is a fantastic achievement, and it would not have been possible without the generosity and support of our wider school community. Thank you to everyone who played a part in bringing the fundraiser together.
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Our sporting program has also continued, with Junior Girls Frisbee taking place on the QASMT oval. Congratulations to all of our students who participated and represented the Academy. Sporting opportunities provide an important balance to academic life, encouraging teamwork, connection, communication and school spirit.
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Our Year 12 students have spent the week participating in their three-day Year 12 Conference, designed to support their wellbeing, personal development and preparation for their final IB examinations.
The conference commenced with a session from Unleashing Personal Potential, an organisation specialising in working with schools to develop growth mindsets, grit, wellbeing, and leadership. The session focused on motivation and personal strategies to support students as they prepare for the demands of their final IB exams.
Students also participated in a Respectful Relationships session facilitated by our school Nurse, Emma. Through discussion and House-based activities, students explored scenarios relating to safe and unsafe environments and considered how respectful relationships can contribute to a positive and supportive community.
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On Thursday, our Year 12 students heard from Dr Esme Hatchell, Deputy Principal Senior Years, and Ms Katrina Judge, Guidance Officer – Career Planning, who provided further guidance around IB examination preparation, planning and the transition beyond secondary school.
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Students also participated in the RACQ Docudrama Road Safety Program, which uses real-world stories and scenarios to encourage young people to consider the consequences of road-related decisions. This was complemented by First Aid and CPR training, providing students with practical skills that can be valuable well beyond their time at school.
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conference concluded on Friday with an excursion to Movie World, incorporating
study skills and motivational content alongside final IB exam preparation. The
day provided students with an opportunity to reflect on their progress,
consolidate strategies for the months ahead and enjoy some time together as a
cohort before entering the final stretch of their Year 12 journey.
I
would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the Year 12
Conference and supported our students throughout the week. Preparing our young
people for life beyond QASMT extends well beyond academic achievement.
Experiences such as these provide valuable opportunities for students to
develop the practical skills, confidence and resilience they will draw on as
they take their next steps beyond our school.
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As we come to the end of Term 3, I would like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our students and staff throughout another busy term. From international learning experiences and sporting competitions to wellbeing programs, leadership opportunities and academic preparation, there has been much to celebrate across our community.
I would also like to wish our Europe STEM Tour students and staff safe and enjoyable travels as they continue the remainder of their journey. We look forward to hearing about their experiences and welcoming them home safely.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to another rewarding term at QASMT. I hope our students and staff enjoy a well-deserved break and return refreshed for Term 4.
Warm regards,
Angelique Salisbury
Acting Principal
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology