Principals Blog - Week 10, Term 4 2025
12/12/2025
Principals Blog - Week 10, Term 4 2025
Christmas is just around the corner!
We made it! As Term 4 draws to a close, I've been taking a moment to look back on the year - and what an extraordinary year it has been. 2025 brought its fair share of busy weeks, exciting milestones, and moments that stretched us in all the right ways. Through it all, the strength of our QASMT community has been unmistakable!
Our students have continued to amaze us with their creativity, perseverance, and genuine love of learning. Our staff have gone above and beyond, not only in the classroom but in every space where students needed support. And our families have remained a steady source of encouragement and partnership.
As we head into the Christmas break, I hope everyone finds time to unwind, reconnect, and enjoy a slower pace. For me, this time of year is always a reminder of how grateful I am to lead such a warm, committed, and inspiring community.
Release of QASMT 2025 Yearbook - Memories captured. Moments celebrated.
International Students Science Fair – An Experience to Treasure
In Week 8, a group of our students travelled to Melbourne to take part in the International Students Science Fair, hosted by John Monash Science School and Monash University. It was a week filled with discovery, collaboration, and a genuine sense of wonder.
What stood out most was the spirit of curiosity that filled every workshop and activity. Our students had the chance to meet peers from across Australia and around the world, including participants from:
- JMSS
- Interstate ASF delegations
- Ritsumeikan Senior High School (Japan)
- JMSS Little Scientists Program
They were exposed to an impressive range of research projects and cutting-edge technologies, and many returned with new ideas—and newfound confidence in their own abilities. One student described the experience as “a glimpse into the future," and I think that sums it up beautifully.
I'm incredibly proud of how enthusiastic our students were throughout the event. They represented QASMT with maturity, curiosity, and genuine interest in learning from others.
Transition Day 2 – Welcoming Our Future Year 7s
Week 9 brought one of my favourite events of the year - Transition Day for our incoming Year 7 students. There was such a vibrant buzz on campus as these young learners arrived, wide-eyed and eager to begin the next chapter of their schooling journey.
The House Placement Ceremony was, as always, a standout moment. Watching students discover the House they will call home over the next six years never loses its magic. Their excitement was contagious - especially as they met their House Deans and began to form connections with new friends.
The day was filled with activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence - team challenges, campus exploration, a gallery walk of student life, and conversations with our student leaders who did a remarkable job offering guidance and encouragement.
Seeing the courage and enthusiasm of these students reminded me of the incredible adventure that awaits them next year. I'm already looking forward to welcoming them back in 2026 and watching them grow into confident, compassionate members of our community.
A Christmas Message
As the year draws to a close, I want to wish every member of our QASMT community a peaceful and joyful Christmas season. May your break be filled with laughter, rest, and moments that remind you of what matters most.
Thank you for everything you have contributed to our Academy this year - your energy, your commitment, and your belief in the power of education. I feel incredibly privileged to walk alongside you all.
Enjoy a safe and refreshing holiday, and I look forward to seeing you in 2026!
Warm regards,
Kath Kayrooz
Principal
Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology
