​​​Principal's Blog – Week 3, Term 4 - 2025 

27 October 2025 

Embracing the Energy of Term 4 

There's something special about Term 4. The sun is warmer, the days are brighter, and there's a wonderful sense of anticipation in the air. Around every corner at QASMT, you can feel the momentum building — projects being completed, goals being met, and celebrations taking shape as the year draws to a close. 

For our students, this time of year is a mix of reflection and excitement. Some are preparing for their final exams, others are wrapping up big assignments or creative showcases, and everyone is beginning to look back on how far they've come. It's a time when all those early mornings, challenges, and moments of perseverance start to come together — a reminder of just how much growth can happen in a single year. 

This term our campus is buzzing with activity and joy. We have recognised student excellence at our Annual Awards Evening, celebrated Arbor Day with hands on environmental action, and watched our Year 9 students return from the Year 9 Journey. There are many more unforgettable events and moments to follow in the coming weeks!

Awards Night – A Celebration of Excellence

Thursday evening saw one of our most cherished events of the year: Awards Night. It's always such a privilege to gather as a community to acknowledge the achievements of our students — and this year's ceremonies were truly inspiring.

We hosted two assemblies, one for our MYP students and another for our DP students, each shining a spotlight on excellence across academics, co-curricular activities, leadership, and personal growth.

As we watched students step onto the stage to receive their awards, we paused for​ a moment to reflect on the journeys behind those moments — the persistence, late-night study sessions, teamwork, and quiet determination that got them there! Every award tells a story, and it was wonderful to celebrate those stories together with families, friends, and staff.

To all our award recipients — congratulations! Your commitment, curiosity, and character continue to raise the standard for all of us. You've not only achieved outstanding results but also shown what it means to embody the QASMT spirit.

Arbor Day – Growing a Greener Future 

135 years since Brisbane's first celebration of trees and environmental stewardship. Here at QASMT, our students embraced the Arbor Day with enthusiasm and purpose. 

Led by the passionate Sustainable Futures Team, our students planted 50 native plants across the school grounds. These new additions will help improve biodiversity, provide shelter for native species, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of our campus environment. 

Our environmental initiatives at QASMT continue to grow thanks to student-led passion. Whether through waste reduction, recycling programs, or raising awareness, our young environmental leaders are showing us all what it means to think globally and act locally. 

If you'd like to explore more of what we're doing in this space, visit QASMT Environmental initiatives — there's so much to be proud of.