Year 12 IB Examinations Begin
This week marks the beginning of the Year 12 IB Examinations, an important and intense time for our senior students. After months of preparation and hard work, our Year 12s are now putting their knowledge to the test across a range of challenging subjects. We wish them all the best as they navigate these exams, and we know their dedication and perseverance will pay off. Good luck to all our Year 12s - this is the final stretch!
Parent Teacher Interviews
On Wednesday, the school conducted Parent-Teacher Interviews, allowing parents and teachers to discuss individual student progress and collaborate on future learning goals. This day-long event provided valuable insights into each student's development, with parents gaining an understanding of how to best support their child's learning. As interviews took place throughout the day, students engaged in independent learning from home.
New Students and Parents in 2025 Engagement Evening
On Monday, QASMT hosted an engagement evening for students and parents joining us in 2025. The evening was a lovely opportunity students and parents to meet QASMT staff and familiarise themselves with the campus. Students and parents were provided with helpful information for the commencement of the 2025 school year, as well as engage in discussions topics including Life at the Academy, the Learning Environment, Student Wellbeing, Transition Program, Education Outside the Classroom and the Diploma Preparation Programme.
The Hawking House Olympics
This week saw the start of the Hawking House Olympics, an annual event where students from Hawking House participate in a series of competitive games during Instep. Each game contributes points toward their respective Instep group, with the aim of being crowned overall winners at the end of next week. The first event involved an elimination game in which students had to run to designated corners of the hall, marked by card suits, in response to random card suit announcements. The last students standing earned points for their group. The competition will continue with more games scheduled for next week, as Hawking House students strive for victory.
RoboCup Junior Australian National Championships
Over the weekend, eight teams from QASMT participated in the RoboCup Junior Australian National Championships at UQ, a prestigious robotics competition featuring over 180 teams from Australia and New Zealand. Our students showcased impressive technical skills and teamwork, with one of our teams earning third place in the Soccer Standard division, a key event in the national competition. We as a school are so proud of the efforts and dedication shown by all our robotics teams.
Junior Schools Cup Volleyball
The Junior Schools Cup Volleyball Competition took place on the Gold Coast over the weekend, featuring more than 110 schools from across Queensland. QASMT fielded both Year 7 and Year 8 boys' and girls' teams, all of whom achieved commendable results. The Year 7 boys secured a silver medal, while the Year 8 girls earned a bronze medal. Both the Year 8 boys and Year 7 girls competed well in their respective divisions, displaying teamwork and perseverance throughout the tournament. Their efforts are a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Biotech Futures Challenge Finals
Congratulations to Bhavy and Prabha, who achieved second place nationally in the Biotech Futures Challenge finals held in Sydney on Monday 14 October. Their team, Serum Switch, had previously excelled in the Queensland Biotech Futures Challenge at QUT, where they were runners-up and selected to compete in the national finals. Their success in Sydney reflects their innovation and hard work, and the school is immensely proud of their achievement on the national stage.
