Term in Review - 16 September 2022

Term 3 is also a time of reflection and gratitude as it signifies the start of the transition for our Year 12 students who are almost at the end of their IB Diploma journey. These students have completed all their IB internal assessments, sat their mock exams and received feedback on their final assessments prior to November exams. This journey culminated in the Year 12 Conference, in which students spent three days preparing their revision and learning important lessons for life after school. Additionally, our Year 12 students had some much-needed time out with their friends at Movie World to celebrate this milestone in their IB journey. As this term closes, we know that it is our job to support our Year 12 students in this final stretch, as they move into the IB exam preparation time. Please ensure they remain focussed and connected to our school community.

Term 3 is always one of our busiest terms with a diverse range of enrichment activities to inspire, connect and challenge our learners and community. Some of the activities and celebrations that students participated in include NAIDOC celebration, Malala Day, Golden Paddle competition, the inaugural Teacher vs Student Debate, Year 12 Visual Arts exhibition, National Plant a Tree Day, R U OK Day and Wear It Purple Day. The highlight of the Term 3 calendar was National Science Week which was a week-long celebration of all things STEM. During the week, we had the privilege of hosting teacher and student representatives from John Monash Science School and the Australian Science and Mathematics School. Our visitors and students participated in workshops and activities run by our Science Leadership team as well as enrichment activities at the University of Queensland. And the STEM enrichment opportunities keep on growing for our community as we continue to prepare for hosting the International Schools’ Science Fair in 2023!

Term 3 also marks the first step in the leadership process for all of our students. The inclusion of ambassador teams and portfolio captains has continued to make a positive impact across the Academy in promoting authentic student agency and improving the student experience. The suite of leadership positions includes four Academy captains as well as eight house captains and ten portfolio captains, each with a group of ambassadors to support and promote their activities and strategic direction. The new Academy captains will be announced at the Awards Evening in Term 4 with other leadership roles announced soon after.

In Term 3 of the DP Preparation Program, our Year 10 students have started their higher and standard level electives in preparation for commencing the IB Diploma Programme in Year 11. For those who are new to the Diploma, students select six subjects with three at higher level and three at standard level. It is important that students used this term to make sure they are in the optimal combination of subjects to support their interests and future goals.

The MYP continues to develop our students as curious learners with a focus on inquiry. Each unit in the MYP Programme has a statement of inquiry that is unpacked in their lessons and is designed to promote deep thinking. An excellent example of independent inquiry is the Community Project, which has been completed by the Year 9 students this term. The project is a significant piece of work completed over an extended period, it provides an opportunity for students to collaborate and pursue service learning. It is a joy to see the MYP continue to grow and develop over the years, including the ongoing development and review of the STEM Futures Program in Year 9 and 10.

We wish all our students and families a safe and restful break, and a reminder that Term 4 will commence on Tuesday 4 October.

Year 12 IB Exam Preparation
I congratulate our Year 12 students for their mock exam preparation, implementation and outcomes. This has given them the experience of the full suite of exam papers for all subjects over an extended period of time. I hope that this has demonstrated the importance of a well-rounded approach to exams, that not only includes the necessary study and revision, but also focuses on maintaining physical and mental health through a healthy diet, sleep and exercise, and including down-time in the revision schedule. Students have spent their last week in lessons reviewing their feedback on the mock exams and working with their teachers to develop a program of study for the next two months. Year 12 students are now officially on their IB exam preparation, and I trust that they are now putting their plans in place. During Week 1 to 3 of Term 4, tutorials will be run by teachers during all normal timetabled lessons. Students are welcome to attend on campus or online. Details of tutorials have been communicated to students by each faculty this week.

e-Safety
e-Safety is of growing concern for children and teenagers and it can be overwhelming for parents to consider the range of issues their children may face. Some of the big issues that may affect older teenagers include cyberbullying, inappropriate content, unwanted or unsolicited communication, online gaming and time spent online. The Australian government’s e-Safety Commissioner website https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents has a wide range of resources and information for parents to help keep their children safe online. They suggest that parents follow these strategies to help their children navigate the online world:

• Be engaged, open and supportive. Keep lines of communication open, reassure your child they can always come to you and if you notice a change in behaviour or mood, talk to your child about it. Ask about their online experiences and with whom they are speaking.
• Set age-appropriate rules. Consider creating a family technology or online safety agreement and model the behaviour you would like to see. Have an open-door policy when devices are used in bedrooms and check in regularly.
• Use technology and get information. Get to know the apps, social media platforms and websites that your children use.

To equip your teenager to use social media responsibly, they offer the following tips:

• Go through the terms of use for each service to find the type of content that can be posted and any age requirements.
• Explain that linking social media accounts can make it easier for strangers to learn about them.
• Encourage them to think before they post or send a message. Who might see this? Could it be misread by others? Am I creating the right image for myself, my school and my work?
• Protect personal information and privacy by creating screen names or ID that are appropriate and that do not indicate gender, age, name or location.
• Encourage them to use group chats responsibly. Do they know everyone in the group chat?
• Encourage them to be an upstander not a bystander. If your child is aware of inappropriate content on their social media such as harassment, unsolicited/inappropriate images, offensive comments or bullying behaviour, encourage them to talk to you about it and to report it.

Year 9 enjoy a day on campus at the University of Queensland 
On September 2, all Year 9 students attended an Engagement Day at the University of Queensland (UQ). The purpose of this day was to expose our students to university life and the many faculties and areas of study on offer at UQ.
To begin the day, students partook in an interactive scavenger hunt around the university using cryptic clues to search for information about UQ’s proud history, landmarks and facilities. From there they listened to an address by two university students, one of whom graduated from an International Baccalaureate high school in Queensland. This student was able to explain how life as an IB student and the skills she developed throughout high school allowed her to transition to university life and study successfully.
The Engagement Day then continued with nine separate tutorials run by UQ Ambassadors that covered many topics. These included Engineers Without Borders: Prosthetic Leg Workshop; Engineering: Rise of the Robots; Law: Law and Morality; Psychology: Thinking About Thinking; Science: Challenge Accepted!; International relations: The Art of Conflict, to name just a few.
It was a very enjoyable day, and the students look forward to having more direct links with UQ in the years ahead.

e-Safety and e-Wellness at QASMT
At QASMT our students’ e-safety and e-wellness is paramount. In particular, e-safety is a growing concern for children and teenagers and can be overwhelming for parents to consider the range of issues their children may face. Some issues may include cyberbullying, inappropriate content and unwanted communication. Therefore, it becomes increasingly important that children and teenagers understand cyber safety. Through a solid partnership with QASMT, parents and students, we believe we can provide our students with both the knowledge and skills to navigate online challenges to effectively manage their digital footprint.
As a school we teach e-safety practices through our comprehensive PEP Program. Run by House Deans, online interactions, potential issues and student questions are actively addressed in this e-safety program. Through this PEP Program we use a number of reputable resources to support our students. A few of these I have listed below.
In an effort to support our parents and the conversations that you have with your child/ren about e-safety, the resources compiled by the e-safety Commission are very comprehensive. As you are aware, the e-Safety Commissioner is Australia’s independent regulator for online safety.

The e-safety Commissioner suggests strategies for parents and guardians to help children navigate the online world:

• Keep lines of communication open. If you notice a change in their behaviour or mood, talk to your child about it. Ask about their online experiences and who they are talking to.
• Get to know the apps, social media platforms and websites your children use.
• Encourage your child/ren to think before they send a message. Who might see this? Could it be misread by others? Am I creating the right image for myself and school?
• Talk to your child/ren about protecting personal information and privacy and do not indicate name, gender, age, or location.
• Encourage them to use group chats responsibly. Do they know everyone in the group chat?
• Encourage them to be an upstander, not a bystander. If your child is aware of any inappropriate content such as harassment, inappropriate images, offensive comments or bullying behaviour, encourage them to talk to you about it and report it.

Useful Links:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/channel-newsletter/315
We also ask that you review the Academy policies with your student relating to our expectation regarding the use of technology and social media.
https://qasmt.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Policies/appropriate-use-of-social-media-policy.pdf
https://qasmt.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Policies/preventing-and-managing-bullying-policy.pdf
https://qasmt.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Policies/responsible-use-of-mobile-phones-and-other-devices-policy.pdf

Respectful Relationships
At QASMT we also invest a significant amount of time in talking to students about the importance of maintaining healthy and respectful relationships. Through a solid partnership with parents and guardians, we ask that we all talk with students about speaking and acting respectively towards each other and themselves. As we move into Term 4, as an Academy we will continue to have these conversations with all students.

In Term 3, Breakfast Club raised about $115 on Pancake Day. The money will be used to buy juice throughout the term. Our school generously contributes six loaves of bread from the tuckshop every week. We also have six student leaders, Elizabeth C, Hetvi P, Pragun B, Yushan B, Yugo N and Toson A-T, who actively supervise Breakfast Club and organise weekly rosters for the Year 11 students. Through Pancake Day and Breakfast Club, our senior students are serving the school community in practical ways!

Youth Strategy Engagement Group
A Youth Strategy Engagement Group has been established to ensure the new strategy is informed by young people, for young people. The engagement group is made up of 20 young Queenslanders aged 13 to 25 from across the state, who will share their valuable ideas and experiences to help shape the direction of the new strategy.
The Youth Strategy Engagement Group includes members from diverse backgrounds and with various lived experiences. This year we have two students who were successful in their applications. Congratulations to Gavindi S and Adeline L. We look forward to reading and hearing about the input they have in setting the vision for young people in Queensland. For more information about the strategy and what our young people will be contributing to, you can read more via the link below.
https://www.des.qld.gov.au/youth/how-qld-govt-is-helping-youth/queensland-youth-strategy

A Snapshot of Monotropism
Autistic theorists, Dinah Murray and Wenn Lawson, developed a strengths-based theory around autistic people’s special interests called Monotropism (focusing on one thing at time).
The theory seeks to explain how autistic people can use their unique interests and talents to shine and flourish. Monotropism is a form of hyperfocus. With that hyperfocus comes enthusiasm, the reading and collection of a vast amount of data and information, and ultimately a wealth of knowledge. It is important to acknowledge that while Murray and Lawson focus on autistic people, Monotropism applies to all neurodiverse people, as special interests/hyperfocus are not specific to autism. Written by Dr Tanya Murray. 
For more information on Monotropism check out: https://monotropism.org/

At MYP, our year groups focused on the productive and receptive elements of the study of English as they created texts to show their understanding of authorial intent and audience response. Our Year 7 students’ exploration of the Statement of Inquiry: Cultural identity is expressed through creative story telling, culminated in the production of a variety of Children's Picture Books. As part of this unit, students explored fables, myths, legends from many cultures, defined key genre-defining features, and then demonstrated their understanding by producing their own picture book. As part of supporting this work, students viewed and interacted with two sets of guest speakers, Aunty Rhonda Collar-Spratt and Jackie Ferro, and Kristin Willis. Year 8 students’ Statement of Inquiry, Audiences connect with the expression of human experience, led them to create a Documentary Proposal in which they collaborated with other students to provide an insight into the universality of disparateness of human experiences. The statement of Inquiry for Year 9 for Term 3 was Communication for change appeals to audience point of view and this motivated students to complete analyses in groups of social justice campaigns from around the world via talk show-styled presentations.

Year 11 continued their study of the novel Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, and the film Gattaca, directed by Andrew Nichol. Students explored how universal ideas that transcend time and place, phrased by the International Baccalaureate (IB) as “Global Issues”, were present across both works. Students impressed us with the depth of their insights and open-mindedness in exploring and articulating insights into the Global Issues that they found present in the works. We look forward to their performances in Term 4’s final Individual Oral, which is marked by the IB, based on the depth and breadth of thinking and articulation shown this term.

Outside of the classroom, the English Department saw students excelling in a variety of fields. Ms. Jones’ oversight of Dialogues saw QASMT represented at Parliament House in the Dialogues@School speaking event. Ms. Wisowaty’s leadership of the Scene Project culminated in nine students performing their own devised work in response to the stimulus of Suzie Miller’s new playscript “Chroma Town”. As ever, the debating program continued in earnest with an all-time high of eight teams qualifying for the finals’ series across all year levels. Debating now shifts its focus toward selection trials for the next academic year.

Year 10 German
Year 10 students studying German have been participating in a Goethe Institute program whereby they get to work with a German organisation in Australia and ultimately produce a marketing work for them. The class has chosen which company they would like to work with, and now the interviews are to be organised. The potential prize is a trip to Sydney and attendance at a ceremony of presentation.

MLTAQ Speech Language Contest (upcoming)
We have just under 40 students from all year levels studying Japanese, French, Spanish and German who have signed up to participate in the annual Speech Language Contest on Sunday 11 September (at the end of Week 9). Keita Ishii Sensei, Frau Kerstin Liebchen and Madame Jane Muil will be assisting the students.
Students will be delivering a speech they have written, in the target language which they study, and judges will determine the winners in each category. We hope the students enjoy the day and it gives them an opportunity to meet other students in Queensland studying the same language as them, gain confidence and practice their fluency.

DPP Curriculum: Year 10
Our Year 10 students moved into their standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) Language B subjects this term and have just completed their first assessments. We congratulate them for their resilience and commitment and encourage them to reflect on their weaknesses and strengths in preparation for Term 4.
All of our languages have free lunch time or after school tutorials available to students, they should contact their classroom teacher for more information as to session times and locations.

DP Curriculum: Year 12 (German)
Year 12 German results were fantastic. Five students on a 7, 11 students on a 6, and two students on a 5. We congratulate the students for their hard work, and their classroom teacher Rachel Wilson for her commitment, diligence and passion in supporting them to achieve this!

Collegiality
We have a new staff member this term, Monsieur Jean-Francois Vernay, who joins us from Sydney as a French teacher. Frau Kerstin Liebchen has returned from Germany, and we welcome her back.
A well-earned rest is coming up for our students, who should remain mindful of maintaining a balance between study, rest and relaxation. Students should practice gratefulness regularly, and the support of their parents or carers. Friends and other support networks are integral to student success.

In Design, our Year 7 students developed client driven UI/UX design criteria to design a user interface for a mobile app which they prototyped in Adobe XD. Meanwhile, our Year 8 Design students learned about web design using CSS and HTML culminating in the development of a mini personalised website. 

In Year 7 Classroom Music, our students explored music concepts, music fundamentals and musical elements through discovering 'Bold & Beautiful' music through the ages. In this unit, students have performed famous pieces demonstrating skills in rehearsal practice and ensemble playing. In Year 8 Music, students explored the origins and characteristics of Jazz, Rock, Pop and Blues through the unit 'Beatbox'. In this unit, students developed skills in performance, composition and analysis through active listening and ensemble playing. Several groups featured in the live music concert in the courtyard on RU OK? Day. 

Our Year 9 Design STEM courses offering continues to provide enriched interdisciplinary opportunities. In Biomedical Engineering, students designed and created a set of 3D printed models as they explored the innovative field of bone scaffold engineering. Meanwhile in the Future of Automation, students were introduced to programming micro-controllers, developing fundamental skills they will later utilize in home automation projects. In Disrupt the Market, alongside developing the skills required to successfully prototype products using the laser cutter, students have looked at the concept of 'pivoting' as they researched how companies have redirected their business though COVID.

In Computer Science, Year 10 students are busy working in teams to developing a command-line adventure game in Java. Collaboration is a key skill required in code development and students experience the challenges of being in a team. In Year 11, our students continue to develop their understanding of object-oriented programming. This term they focused on the architecture and fundamental components of a computer system.

In Digital Society, our students inquired into the impact and implications of social media in the context of our fictional Ramos family. Explorations included the implications for obtaining news from social media, the impact of poor management of your digital footprint and using social media for collaboration and personal learning networks (PLN). Each student responded to their unique question by creating a three-to-four-minute video essay. We will share a selection of these responses through our social media platforms early in Term 4.

And finally, our Year 11 Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS) students, who are the last cohort as we transition to Digital Society for the first exams in 2024. This term the students focused on developing their project for the Internal Assessment as well as learning about the potential issues surrounding model and simulations, for example, what are the implications for governments when key decisions are made based on predicted modelling?

MYP
The concept of ‘opportunity cost’ was taught to Year 7 students as part of their Economics and Business unit. Students engaged in a simulation titled ‘The Game of Life’ with scenarios similar to the popular board game and had to apply the knowledge learnt from this experience in their exam. The latter third of the term was dedicated to History and the virtual reality (VR) room was used for students to tour Ancient Rome from 2000 years ago! Being immersed in VR meant students could hear the running foundations, grind their own flour in the bakery and explore the primitive toilet system which featured an octopus.

Year 9 students rotated into their semester STEM Futures electives. In Forensic Psychology, the highlight was the recent assessment which replicates a crime scene. Students use their biology knowledge to piece together which suspect is the most likely to have been the killer. Then using their psychology knowledge of profiling, students can make their final judgement. Cultural Revolution required students to use their inquiry skills as they explored post World War II movements such as Civil Rights and Rock n Roll culture, while World in Your Pocket students explored interconnections of products and how supply chains work, before both a PEST analysis and the four Ps of marketing were introduced.

From the ToK Coordinator David King

Year 11 TOK
This term the priority has been for Year 11 students to submit a draft of their final exhibition task by Monday, Week 10 to then allow feedback to be received from their teachers at the start of Term 4. This is an important task as it contributes one third of their final grade for the Diploma in this subject. The students have been well prepared for this task with practices completed in both Term 1 and Term 2.

In addition, in the classroom we have considered one of the five Areas of Knowledge, Natural Sciences and also one of the optional themes, Knowledge and Technology.

Year 12 TOK
The final essay for our Year 12 students was submitted in Week 3 this term. This assessment contributes two thirds of their final grade in this subject. The remaining one third of their grade comes from the exhibition task completed at the end of last year.

Week 2 also saw our first pure theoretical physics STEM Seminar, on the topic of creation and annihilation in quantum mechanics. We had over 60 students attend and ask some incredibly insightful questions.

Week 6 was National Science Week, and the school was bustling with science events and competitions all week. Dr Slessor ran pipetting art workshops and competitions - look out in the newsletter next term for the winners! We were extremely lucky to have a wonderful presentation to all Year 11 students from a chemist-artist who spoke about and explained the science behind the National Science Week theme of glass.

Still talking about competitions, earlier this year one of our Year 12 students, Jessica B, submitted a photograph of their extended essay physics experiment to the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) annual Physics Photograph Contest. Jessica’s photo was nominated as one of the top 100 entries and displayed at the AAPT 2022 summer conference in Grand Rapids Michigan, USA. Congratulations Jessica on creatively sharing your physics research to an international audience.

Excitedly, after many weeks of preparing, six students recently competed at the National Titration Competition at UQ. Mr Pearce took two teams including Kelvin C, Aiden T, Gabriel P, Riddisha U, Agnes C, and Lillian N to UQ. We look forward to hearing how the students’ results compared to those of other students around the country when the final results are announced.

Ms Haggarty, Dr Hogg and six students, Jua O, Richard C, Lana W, Tina T, Yuhansa D, and Sharon K, have just returned from the International Science fair at the Australian Science and Maths School in Adelaide, along with seven other participating schools from around the world. From all accounts, our students presented their science at an extraordinarily high level. My congratulations go out to each of the participating students and their families who have supported them in their science successes.

“A little known secret is that a physicist is one of the most employable people in the marketplace – a physicist is a trained problem solver. How many times have you heard a person in a workplace say, ‘I wasn’t trained for this!’? That’s an impossible reaction from a physicist, who would say, instead, “Cool”.”

-Neil deGrasse Tyson

Curriculum
MYP Science
Year 7 students have been investigating forces. They spent the term testing different variables on parachutes. Some groups looked at how surface area affected the time taken for the parachute to reach the ground and some groups looked at how different weights affected this. Through this they developed their investigation and analysis skills.

Year 8 students spent half of the term learning about rocks and how our understanding of geology applies in industry. In the second half of the term, they started their new unit on energy. Students are starting to build their knowledge and understanding of energy for the project-based learning engineering design assignment next term.

Year 9 Sustainable Futures students got an opportunity to develop and apply their fieldwork skills. They spent a day in Toohey Forest with Dr Gabriela Shuster collecting samples, finding creepy crawlies and even seeing a koala! They definitely learnt a lot from the excursion and are developing ecological and sustainable mindsets.

Enrichment
Kids STEM Convention
Eleven of our Year 7 students are participating in the Kids STEM convention this year. Students took part in the inspiration day at UQ on Friday 5 August. They were certainly inspired by the range of speakers, and especially the fascinating keynote speaker Dr Christian Rinke from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences at UQ. Dr Rinke talked about his work with plastic eating superworms and the microbes that live in their guts. The students got to see some of these worms up close which was exciting!

Throughout the term they have been working away at their projects which they will get to present at the celebration evening on Wednesday 12 October here at QASMT.

BIOTech Futures Symposium
On Monday 29 August, three of our Year 11 students: Jua O, Tina T and Lana W, presented at the National BIOTech Futures Conference in Sydney. Their product design focused on early detection of heart attacks through a self-test kit measuring troponin levels. They had three minutes to present their idea to a panel of academic judges and then answer subsequent questions. While they didn’t place, they should be extremely proud of their efforts. To present at a national competition is a great achievement.

Sustainability
Carbon Footprint Audit
Climate Active has recently completed the carbon footprint audit.
Solar Panels
We are happy to share that QASMT has been successful in obtaining funding to support the installation of 270 solar panels that were installed on L Block at the end of July. The installation of the solar panels will significantly contribute to the reduction of our energy usage within the school, and we are already able to see cutbacks in our electricity usage since their introduction.
With the installation has come access to live-feed data on the school’s energy usage which will allow us to accurately monitor the impact of our strategies to reduce our carbon emissions. We are now able to also compare our achievements with similar schools in our area, plus with schools with similar demographics. We encourage all members of our community to access this data through the  PlanetWatch website.
In addition to the use of the solar panels, QASMT is always striving to reduce our energy consumption through simple practices such as turning off lights and projectors at the end of each lesson and at the end of each day.
Together as a community we will be able to attain our carbon neutral goal 2023.

Bin usage
We continue to educate students and staff about using the new bins correctly so that we can minimise the waste that goes to landfill. We have also had BCC conduct a waste audit of the school, so that we can better manage the impact of our sustainability strategies.
RED         = General landfill
YELLOW  = Recycling
GREEN    = Compost
BLUE        = Paper and cardboard
ORANGE  = Containers for change
(Fiona Curran – Sustainability Working Party)

“The future depends on what we do in the present” – Mahatma Gandhi

Curriculum in the classroom
Year 7 students have considered the statement of inquiry that “innovation, ingenuity and progress of ideas allow us to logically explain patterns and equivalence.” For their Criterion B (investigating patterns) assessment, where they considered seating at hexagonal table arrangements, students were able to use their skills of drawing diagrams, constructing tables, predicting, describing, writing a rule, verifying and justifying into practise.

Early in the term Year 8 students focused on length, area, volume and surface area of circles, triangles and prisms before completing their first Criterion A knowledge test for the year. They then began work on indices which prepared them for their Criterion B and C assessment (investigating fractal patterns.) In the last few weeks of term, they began a new unit called Take a Chance on me which includes the topic of probability.

Year 10 students have moved into their taster Diploma Programme subjects: Mathematics (AA) Analysis and Approaches (in SL and HL), or Mathematics (AI) Application and Interpretation (in SL and HL).
While the students cover some common core topics like sequences and series, financial maths and functions, they also engaged in some unique topics specific to the style of work covered in the Diploma Programme. For example, proofs and polynomial for Maths AAHL and matrices for Maths AIHL. Most students have chosen their subject and level well and are now finding their tribe in mathematics classrooms. The Maths AI courses use their graphic display calculators (GDC) in every lesson and for all exams so students learn how technology can aid them in their mathematics. Maths AA students need to learn skills that will allow them to complete a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper.

Year 11 students have continued to move through their subject content with HL students almost finished their standard level content. Coursework was completed at the end of Term 2 for Year 12 students, so Term 3 has been all about revision to prepare them for their mock exams which they recently completed. Students will use the valuable feedback from these exams to ensure they target their revision time to the appropriate area. We wish our Year 12 students a productive exam preparation program over the coming weeks.

In Week 9 our first-place team competed in Round 2, so we now wait to hear if they make it to the State finals in late October.
Four of our students were invited to sit the AMOC (Australian Mathematic Olympiad Senior Contest) which is a prestigious test only offered to around two hundred students in Australia. We look forward to hearing the results and congratulate Ian L (Year 9), Siddharth A (Year 9), Katherine L (Year 9) and Callum L (Year 11) on their efforts.

“Question of the Week” continued to be delivered by the hard-working Maths Ambassadors this term to keep students engaged and excited about maths. They also ran a “guess the number of jellybeans in a jar” competition with the money raised donated to the School Plus charity.

Creativity, Activity and Service Program
A huge congratulations to the Year 12s who completed their CAS journey this term. After almost two years of engaging in numerous activities encompassing creativity, activity and service, we hope that this program has given students valuable life experiences through service and helped maintained healthy bodies and minds throughout their IB journey. CAS provides students with opportunities to gain awareness of the world in a range of diverse and challenging situations. Often, it requires students to venture from their comfort zones and try new things – this is often where personal growth and resilience is fostered. I would like to wish our Year 12 students the best of luck in their future endeavours. I hope they can draw upon their CAS experiences later in life.

School Sport
Our Term 3 Sport Program has been a great success! We have had an overwhelming number of students who have engaged in the program and as a result we will participate in Gala Day during Week 10, fielding full squads. Our Wednesday and Friday sessions have enabled students to take part in an AFL program with AFL Queensland providing experienced coaches for all year levels. Academy Students have also had access to Ultimate Disc coaches who have represented Queensland and finally Badminton was also extremely popular. It is a credit to our students for their willingness to enjoy extra-curricular activities. We look forward the same success in Term 4. Our Term 4 program kicks off in Week 2 with eager students already signing up for Futsal and Cricket.
Vanessa Elmore

Curriculum
Diploma Preparation
In Term 3, the preparation phase for the Year 10s into the DP SEHS program began. The focus was on the classification of skills and the comparison of skill profiles for contrasting sports. Students worked on the approaches to classifying motor skills as well as the principles of learning, where they were required to define technique and the differences between a novice and a skilled performer. Students were asked to take on the challenge of learning a new physical skill (juggling) so that they could experience what it is like to be a complete novice. The students also payed close attention to Welford’s Model for information processing, memory (short and long term), motor programs and various methods of feedback using knowledge of results and knowledge of performance. Students were blindfolded and asked to perform a simple skill (underarm toss). Results were recorded and reflected upon based on the various amounts of feedback they had received during the task. This is a fantastic segue into the next chapter which will focus on neuromuscular function, the nervous system and fatigue.
Dale Meyer

MYP
This term, Year 7 curriculum focused on culture and how it can be expressed through movement and games. Cultural identity and historical significance were explored in both theory and practical lessons. Students had the opportunity to experience several indigenous games, mostly from the first peoples of Australia, which represented various roles, values and the lifestyle of these communities. It was an enjoyable and informative way of experiencing cultural traditions while practising a range of strategic and technical skills.
The Year 8 cohort was fully engaged, learning the intricacies of touch football and netball. This culminated in an interclass netball competition that the students organised and ran. It is great to see so many active students getting out of their comfort zones and participating. Most students dramatically improved their netball knowledge and skills over the term and the interclass competition showcased some excellent gameplay.
Joao Vasco

Year 12 Focus
Term 3 was a big term for Agnesi Year 12 students with many milestones surpassed. We had the 100-day photo taken, the Extended Essay pizza party and mock exams.

Year 12 Formal
Thank you to The Formal Committee chaired by Reuben B from Agnesi House for their efforts in organising the Year 12 Formal this year. It was a wonderful fun filled evening with the flower wall being a big highlight.

Year 12 Conference 
Year 12 students had a great three-day conference to wind up processes after their mock examinations. They were able to hear from external speakers from organisations that specialise in delivering relevant messages and motivation for students. Year 12 students also achieved a CPR qualification, prepared study plans and, of course, the highlight of the conference was the grand finale at Movie World to celebrate. The end is near for our Year 12 students, and they should ensure that they implement the sound work habits and processes they have honed, to ensure success in the upcoming November examinations.

Year 10 First Aid Course
Congratulations Year 10 Agnesi House students for completing their First Aid course and gaining new skills and confidence to help others.

Inter House Trivia Competitions
After three rounds of trivia, Agnesi House finished in second position. There were some tough questions which robbed us of first position, but it was still an excellent result overall and ensured that Agnesi House collected house points in all events. Well done Agnesi House.

Year 6 Transition Day for year 7 in 2023
There was much excitement and enthusiasm taking place on Friday September 2 as Year 6 students from various locations came to QASMT to participate in a Transition Day for students entering Year 7 in 2023. The students engaged in plenty of activities and interacted positively with one another. We look forward to welcoming them to our Academy and to Agnesi House next year.

School TV
Please continue to navigate around the school TV site https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/ 
This is a fabulous free resource available to you on our website. There are numerous resources on this platform to support you and your child with their wellbeing. Topics include cybersafety, mental health, school survival tips, healthy body, positive parenting, videos, short quizzes, and more.

Farewell and fare well, Year 12 Curians
As our Year 12 students embark on the next part of their journey, there have been a number of opportunities for them to regroup and celebrate together. An information-filled three-day conference marked the start of their preparations for their examinations. On the first day, they heard from two inspirational guest speakers, Glen Gerreyn and Luke McKenna who both highlighted that perseverance, planning and believing in yourself were key to their own and personal success. Mr Bray and Ms De Freitas Pessoa gave them tips on revisions and wellbeing. The second day was more practical as our students participated in an interactive RACQ session and in a CPR course. And to finalise the conference, students spent the whole third day at Movie World where they were able to enjoy time together before SWOTVAC.
The whole house was able to celebrate with the Year 12 Curians during our farewell assembly on Monday 5 September. Each InStep had been secretly working on ‘words of affirmation’ for each of the Year 12 students in their group – words that described how they are being remembered. Each InStep also had a representative to deliver a speech. On behalf of Curie House, thank you to all our Year 12 students for their positive contributions, their ongoing mentorship and their incredible leadership.
We will have a few more opportunities to celebrate our Year 12s with the Awards Evening on 20 October, as well as the whole school Year 12 Farewell Assembly and Valedictory dinner both on 10 November.

Positive Education @QASMT
Our Positive Education Programme aims to engage and enrich our students’ life by providing key learnings about an array of topics as well as a toolkit of tips and strategies.
This term our students in Year 7 to Year 11 engaged in various aspects of positive education.
Year 7: Understanding character strengths and putting them to work; understanding what good digital choices are, using our signature strength and using mindfulness to enhance our character strengths.
Year 8: Understanding the seven pillars for a meaningful life and demonstrating how those pillars can be used to reduce our digital footprint by creating a public service announcement.
Year 9: Continuing on their Journey by understanding the concept of resilience, planning their future pathways and by preparing for the camp in Term 4.
Year 10: Understanding and practising a variety of wellbeing activities; setting up an action plan for each wellbeing activity and exploring the concept of respectful relationships. Year 10 students also became First Aiders. Congratulations to all.
Year 11: Reflecting, planning and preparing for examinations; exploring the concept of respectful relationships.

House Points
Curie is tracking well in the Interhouse points competition and after the recent Trivia Competition, we are currently sitting in second place on 945 points.  We are 19 points behind DaVinci who are on 964 and Newton is snapping at our heals on 939 points. Term 3 attendance and academic awards are the last opportunities to gain some points. Curians can keep improving our house points by turning up every day until the end of the term and working hard on those last few pieces of assessment.  Let’s see Curie win the House Cup!

Spring is such a beautiful time of the year – a time for recharge and renewal. I hope our Curians and their families enjoy the break and be together. I look forward to seeing you all again next term. If you need to contact me, please don’t hesitate to do so at gphac0@eq.edu.au.

Year 12
This term we were able to celebrate our Year 12 students and their incredible journey. The term celebrations began with the Formal. Thank you to all the people responsible for organising and supporting this event. Everyone had a wonderful time and danced the night away. 
Our Year 12 students participated in the much-anticipated student conference, where they listened to highly respected motivational speakers, Glen Gerreyn and Luke McKenna. The highly anticipated Movie World celebration concluded the three-day conference.
DaVinci House was able to celebrate and farewell our Year 12 students at our final assembly. During this assembly we heard from each InStep group as they shared humorous and sentimental affirmations for our seniors. We had the opportunity to hear from a past student, Brendon Le, who reminded us of the importance of our InStep and DaVinci House family.
We wish our Year 12 students the best of luck in their up-and-coming exams and look forward to celebrating their farewell assembly and Valedictory dinner.

Captains Corner
DaVinci students and families
I hope you are all travelling well and look forward to the holidays. The end of Term 3 means that, to my great sadness, I am nearing the end of my journey as the Year 12 DaVinci Captain. It has been the most incredible, unforgettable experience. I am honoured to have been your House Captain for 2022. I feel that as a whole house we have flourished, and it makes me so proud to have been part of this growth.
I want to take this opportunity to mainly express my endless gratitude for all who contributed to our success this year. To the students, house leaders, InStep Mentors and families, thank you for your unconditional support and devotion to DaVinci House. I also want to thank Josh P, our Year 9 House Captain, for his immense leadership this year. I could not have asked for a better partner to work alongside.
As the Year 12 students begin to knuckle down in preparation for November finals, I wish everyone all the best for the remainder of the year and hope to hear from you all soon. We are so close to the end so let us just keep working hard and the rewards will come!
As always, if ever you need a chat, you know who to reach out to. 😊

Safety and Wellbeing Reminders
This term our school community focused on road safety. DaVinci students responded well to directions to ensure their safety and safe crossing at the Moggill Road overpass. I want to thank every student for taking the time to remind themselves and friends of this important safety initiative.
Our community was reminded of public transport etiquette. DaVinci students worked hard ensuring that we keep seats available for those that need them more than us. Students were reminded that at every stop they should look up, check who needs a seat and ensure they offer it to a full fee-paying passenger.

Online safety
Students are reminded to be kind, respectful and remain safe online during the holidays. Refer to our social media and technology policies which can be located on our school website for more information. Parents and students are also reminded of our extensive SchoolTV resources, which can also be found on our website.

DaVinci Celebrations
During Term 3 we recognised our academic award recipients. This year DaVinci House celebrated a record number of our students excelling academically.
DaVinci has always been a force to be reckoned with during the annual Golden Paddle competition. Congratulations to our own Joseph H for winning this year’s event.
For the second year, DaVinci House has won the annual Mario Cart competition. Congratulations to Daniel H for his victory.
Congratulations to InStep 3 for their victory in the Annual Cake Decorating competition. With only 15 minutes they created a Dragon masterpiece.

Franklin Bake Sale: RSPCA fundraiser
Congratulations to all Franklions for preparing baking treats for our bake sale fundraiser to donate to the Franklin House charity of choice, the RSPCA. The event was a resounding success with double last year’s total being raised. It is wonderful to see Franklin House come together in such spirit to serve our community and support this worthy cause.

SchoolTV
Over the holidays, I would recommend all Franklin families to look over the resources on SchoolTV. This is a fabulous, free resources available to you on our website. There are numerous resources on this platform to support you and your child with their wellbeing. Topics include cybersafety, mental health, school survival tips, healthy body, positive parenting and more. Click here to access SchoolTV.

Hawking Bake Sale for Eat Up
Hawking House hosted our Bake Sale in Week 3 to raise money for our house charity, Eat Up. We smashed our goal of raising $500, making a grand total of $1040.45 over the two-day event. A donation of this size supports the vulnerable children in an entire school for a full year. This will ensure these students are not hungry and will be able to learn effectively.
Every member of the Hawking House family should be immensely proud of this achievement. Thank you for those parents/caregivers who encouraged their children to bake or fired up the oven themselves. House involvement in this event was inspiring and the amount of food provided for sale was beyond our expectations. 🧡🍪🍩🧁🍰
The charity Eat Up also attend workplaces. They can come to your workplace, set up on-site, provide an introduction and guide participants in making 1,000+ sandwiches for hungry school children in just 60 minutes! If you are interested in helping, please access their website at https://eatup.org.au/ 

Year 12 Conference and IB Exam Preparations
In Week 9, Year 12 students entered their IB exam preparation period. This involves Year 12 students given time away from school to focus on their studies in the lead up to their final IB exams in Term 4. Students are still able to come in and get help from their teachers, plus online tutorials are available with their teachers. To best focus and prepare for the upcoming exams, students were involved in the Year 12 Conference. This three-day program involved students participating in a series of workshops conducted by external providers and QASMT staff. There were motivational speakers, the RACQ docudrama, CPR upskilling and opportunities to create in-depth study planners. The final day of the program involved heading to Movie World, where students were given a chance to unwind. I am sure you will all join me in wishing our Year 12 students the absolute best for their upcoming exams.

Hawking Netball Dominance
The Inter-House Netball Competition took place in Week 9 this term after initially being rained out earlier in the term. This was an elimination style competition which pitted all eight houses against each other to see who would come out on top. Hawking dominated our first game against Hollows House, winning 8-1. We then played Jackson in the semi-final, who gave a good match, however, we surged in the second half of the match to win 12-8. The final game saw us play against Agnesi House, and with our two Year 12 students Siddesh and Tanish now on study break, we had to call upon some other players to help us out. In a back and forth match the game came down to a golden point, with Eesha S scoring the winning basket, giving Hawking the title!
Congratulations to Eesha S, Wendy D, Hannah Y, Feyi O, Nashonie P, Alekhya S, Tanish S, Siddesh K, Muhammad Z, Rig G, Indy I and Petar V. A special mention to Nashonie who was player of the tournament.

SchoolTV
As always, I love to remind you all about SchoolTV. This is a fabulous free resource available to you on our website. There are numerous resources on this platform to support you and your child with their wellbeing. Topics include cybersafety, mental health, school survival tips, healthy body, positive parenting and more. In each of our Hawking Fortnight Ahead articles, we flag a particular topic that may be of interest.
Click here to access SchoolTV.

Interhouse Mini Olympic Games Competitions
Hollows House takes the silver medal finishing second in the Interhouse Positive Education Mini-Olympics competition.  Well done to all Hollows House students for banding together and impressively engaging. 

Year 10 First Aid Course
Congratulations Year 10 Hollows Hawks for completing their First Aid course, gaining new skills and confidence to help others in need and well done to all Year 10 students for earning their nationally recognised qualification.

Interhouse Trivia Competitions
After three rounds of trivia, Hollows House finished in fifth position. Some difficult questions really tested the young Hawk scholars, and they will be better for the experience next year.  

Year 12 Conference
Year 12 students had a great three-day conference to wind up processes after their mock examinations. They were able to hear from external speakers from organisations that specialise in delivering relevant messages and motivation for students.  Year 12 students also achieved a CPR qualification, prepared study plans and, of course, the highlight of the conference was the grand finale at Movie World to celebrate. The end is very near for our Year 12 students, and they should ensure that they implement the sound work habits and processes they have honed, to ensure success in the upcoming November examinations.   

Year 9 Journey Preparation
Year 9 students will embark on their expedition Year 9 Journey in Week 2, Term 4. As part of that journey, we had Camp Lawrence staff visit the Academy to educate and inform our students on how to set up a tent, pack a backpack for hiking and use a Trangia for cooking meals.  Year 9 students will continue to work with their groups on setting their team charter and complete lead up activities. 

Year 6 Transition Day for Year 7 in 2023
There was much excitement and enthusiasm taking place on Friday September 2 as Year 6 students from various locations came to QASMT to participate in a Transition Day for students entering Year 7 in 2023.  The students engaged in plenty of activities and interacted positively with one another.  We look forward to welcoming them to our Academy and to Hollows House next year. A big thank you to Jeswin, Oliver, Shahzeb, Ayiana, Angelica, Prabha, Cindy and Haniyah for helping out with the special day. 

It is easy to become so focussed on one task that we forget the importance of balance, supporting others and giving back to the community. Even though the Year 6/7 transition week was scheduled for the busiest week in the Term 3 calendar, as a house we had numerous volunteers to assist in the running of this event. These students volunteered because it was the right thing to do… and it showed in their enthusiastic performance on the day.

Reflective
We all make mistakes, and sometimes despite our best effort’s things don’t go to plan – this is the case with students and adults alike. This term has brought with it many challenges, but as a consequence of this I have been able to witness firsthand a level self-reflection and evaluation unlike any I’ve seen in other schools. Perhaps it is of small consequence to see someone undertake an authentic process of reflection after making an error, but I can’t help but admire the trait.
It isn’t easy to be accountable for one’s actions when it results in a negative outcome and perhaps it is even harder to reflect on that incident and determine how things went awry. Over the course of this term, I have worked with numerous students who have done exactly that, often in a way that I would have struggled to mirror at the same age. On behalf of Jackson House, I would like to express our gratitude for your calm and reflective manner.

As we approach the holidays, it is an excellent opportunity to reflect on the past weeks. Amongst the jam-packed events this term, students have completed their PLP goals for the semester and have had the opportunity to reflect on previous results and put strategies into practice to succeed in their recent exams and assessment tasks. Our Newton Sharks have been busy with Interhouse and Inter-InStep competitions, and for our house charity, we continued to support the Miracles Babies Foundation. By demonstrating their Caring IB learner profile, our students and staff are on track to crochet more beanies than last year, and through their service, make a difference to families all over Australia.

Interhouse and Inter-InStep update
Our efforts at Interhouse events this term have been outstanding, and you can read about it under the House Ambassador section. I want to thank our InStep Mentors and our student leadership team, particularly our graduating Year 12 students, Randima G, Arya C, Parastoo D and Aden L, for their collective effort and motivation. In the Inter-InStep competition, there has been a late surge, and Mr Conway’s InStep 1 are now leading and working hard to ensure they regain the trophy they had lost to InStep 7. With more events planned for next term, it’s still anyone’s game!
With all Interhouse events completed for the year, our house attendance will be the final decider to determine the winning house of the year. So, I encourage all students to continue to meet the average school attendance and punctuality target of 97+%. Not just for our house points but, more importantly, regular attendance is critical for students’ academic success. Every minute and everyday counts.

Positive Education Update 
With the Positive Education Program (PEP), we continue to teach and equip our students with critical learnings on a range of topics, as well as provide a toolkit of tips and strategies to flourish and be successful. Students in Year 7 to 8 have engaged in lessons focusing on practising mindfulness purposefully, online safety, and the pillars of living a meaningful life. So, over the holidays do dedicate a few minutes each day to practice mindfulness, including short mindfulness meditations (using meditation videos) or mindful colouring. Mindfulness is being examined scientifically, and through meditation, reflection and small acts of gratitude, we can reduce our stress, enhance overall happiness and form deep connections with others.

Our Year 9 students, in preparation for their upcoming Journey expedition, have had the opportunity to work with their camp groups in developing their team charter and learn essential camping skills, including pitching tents and cooking using a Trangia set. Students will also be involved in a half-day session of physical activities and team-building games led by Jacob, our Boot camp instructor. Jacob will provide tips to motivate and prepare students physically and mentally for their expedition. The Year 9 Journey is from Tuesday, 11 October to Friday, 14 October, at Camp Laurence, Lake Moogerah.

Our Year 10s have embarked on their IB DP subjects, an excellent opportunity for them to study subjects to help decide their future career. Congratulations also to those Year 10s who have successfully completed their First Aid training and have received their certificates. In their PEP lessons, the students were introduced to the concept of respectful relationships and will explore it further next term. Year 11s have completed their final PEP lesson and will now move on to their EE subject choice. Apart from reflecting, planning and preparing for their examinations, they have also had the opportunity to explore key concepts of respectful relationships.

Speaking of conversations, on Thursday, 8 September 2022, the campus came alive with a sea of yellow for the National RU OK? Day. It is a day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” The keys to checking in are: 1. Ask “RU OK?” Be genuine and start the conversation in a way that feels right for you and your friendship with them. 2. Listen. An open mind and not judging shows your friend that you’re there for them and helps them feel safe being honest with you. Most importantly, hear what they are saying. 3. Encourage action. This could be seeking help, including talking to a family member, friend or trusted adult or connecting with a health professional or support service. 4. Check in. Remember to check in a few days later to see how your friend is doing. As always, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at dpdev0@eq.edu.au

House Ambassadors Report 
Hi everyone, we are your Year 8 Newton Ambassadors, Daniela C and Annie P. We are back with another term’s recap.
We all have opinions on Newton, but what do our InStep Mentors say? Mr Swann said his favourite thing about Newton House was our "magnificent House Dean", and Ms Matthews said it's our "ability not to take ourselves too seriously, while still trying our best".
For some excellent news, our house came first in the inaugural Interhouse Mini Olympics! A truly magnificent achievement, and as for our Interhouse Trivia competition, we finished fourth. As such, we have made an astonishing comeback with our overall house points, moving from eighth to third place, a true-blue effort. Let’s keep up the motivation and spirit or as Newton would say, ‘Keep the momentum going’ so we achieve a podium finish this year’.
Our House Charity in support of the Miracle Babies Foundation is well underway with the highest participation we've seen yet. This year our house leadership team took it upon themselves to start the Beanies for Babies crochet club every Thursday at lunch. We have had interested students from different grades and houses attend. So, let’s keep this up for next term and continue to help our charity in supporting premature and sick newborns, their families and the hospitals that care for them.

To conclude, I would like to thank you again for your hard work and effort in ensuring our students arrive at the Academy on time and in their correct uniform, including hair and jewellery. I hope you have been enjoying reading our Fortnightly ‘Jawsome’ newsletter, so do keep an eye out for all that’s happening at Newton house and the school community. I wish you all a restful and mindful holiday.

For our Year 12 students, tertiary applications are now open. Some applications close at the end of September so students should be submitting their applications as soon as possible. Congratulations to the many Year 12 students who have already received offers for courses in 2023.

Career Planning Resources and Events
UQ – What can you do with mathematics?
Biarri and the UQ Mathematics Student Society map out the exciting and rewarding careers available to mathematics graduates.
To help students solve this conundrum, Evan Shellshear from the mathematical modelling firm Biarri and Matthew Low from the UQ Mathematics Students Society worked together to create a Mathematics Career Overview.

UQ - Spring into Engineering holiday program
The UQ Women in Engineering team are delighted to invite Year 11 and 12 women to attend their three-day holiday program. The first two days will be held at UQ St Lucia campus with hands-on activities and day three will be held offsite at their industry program partner organisation, Powerlink, to experience a day in the life of an engineer.
Dates: Monday 26 September to Wednesday 28 September 
Cost: $50 (includes daily lunch and transport between UQ and Powerlink) 
Find out more

College Life
Why choose college life?
Moving out of home and starting university is exciting, but it can also be a little daunting.
Living at College makes that transition easier, as you’ll be welcomed into a community which is inviting and respectful, where you can experience the best of on-campus living. You’ll live within walking distance of your university classes, and will have access to meaningful, holistic support and opportunities to help you develop and grow.
From academic support and leadership opportunities to a broad range of cultural and sporting activities to get involved with, College is a place for you to pursue your passions, be exposed to new ideas and interests, and discover who you are.
https://www.colleges.unimelb.edu.au/why-choose-college/
Applications to many Australian colleges for 2023 are now open. Places are often allocated on a first come basis so students should apply as early as possible. There is no need to wait for course offers before applying.
Further information can be found on university websites or use our QASMT subscription (code “QASMT”) to log in at www.studyworkgrow.com.au. Read the Study Work Grow Uni Accommodation Guide 2022 available on their website through our subscription, or on our QASMT Digital Library under ‘Career Education Resources’.
Be sure to peruse the Options Career Bulletin for other career planning opportunities and information. Use the Options Career Information app available through the Apple store and Google Play: access code “QASMT”.

Careers with STEM magazines
Careers with STEM: Defence 2022 is filled with real-world career profiles, as well as practical tips and advice from people working in Defence in a range of exciting fields. Explore quantum technologies, working in space, plus wide-ranging and rewarding Defence STEM careers in health and nutrition, engineering, apprenticeships, data science and cyber security. Read the free online version or collect a copy or other issues from A Block Career Resource library.

Some common themes have emerged this term. I have provided links to some of the excellent resources from SchoolTV that may be useful to support parents, community understanding and possible actions in these key areas.

• Brain health as it relates to stress https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/youth-anxiety
• Trauma and the impact on young brains https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/trauma
• Low mood

https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/depression

• Managing screen time

https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/managing-screen-time

• Impact of digital misuse

https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/social-media-and-digital-reputation

• Exam stress

https://qasmt.eq.schooltv.me/newsletter/exam-jitters

Here are some community support services to access during the break.
For your children:

• Talk to your parents. They are your biggest advocates and think you are wonderful. They will listen to you and support you.
• Kids Helpline: 1800 551 1800  www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/
• Lifeline: 13 11 14  www.lifeline.org.au/Get-help/Online-Services/crisis-chat
• E-Headspace: 1800 650 890  www.eheadspace.org.au (e-headspace is not for crisis support)
• Youth Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 www.youthbeyondblue.com/hel-someone-you-know/what-to-do-in-an-energency/get-immediate-support
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 551 800 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

For parents and community:

• Parentline: 1300 30 1300 https://parentline.com.au/
• Family and Child Connect: 13 32 64 https://familychildconnect.org.au/
• Lifeline: 13 11 14  www.lifeline.org.au/lifeline.org.au/
• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 relationships.org.au/
• Butterfly: https://butterfly.org.au/
• Griefline:1300 845 754 https://griefline.org.au/
• 1800Respect: 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au/

We would like to acknowledge the valued contribution that Mrs Bekk Baumgartner has made to our school in the past year and a half and wish her all the very best in the next chapter of her music education journey. 

The School Marketing Team regularly posts to our social media networks. Keep up-to-date with all the happenings and achievements at QASMT by following:

• Instagram: @queenslandacademysmt
• Facebook: Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
• LinkedIn: Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (SMT).

The School Marketing Team can be contacted via email communications@qasmt.eq.edu.au.

School Marketing Team -  Cherise Kingsbury, Chelsea Hardman-Denning and Samantha Haggarty

Dear Parents and Caregivers
Thank you for your ongoing support of our P&C and school community. 
This term we supported the school by running a sausage sizzle and home baking stall for National Science Week and served refreshments at the Instrumental Music evening. We are grateful to all our Volunteers for their hard work and commitment. 
Our Southside Bus Service organisers have sent out an email on 13th September 2022 for EOI for use of the service in 2023. Closing date for responses is Friday 7th October 2022.

Our next P&C Meeting is on 17 October 2022 at 6.00pm.
This meeting incorporates the Annual General meeting as well as the General meeting.
If you are not a member already, please email qasmtpandc@gmail.com for a membership form.
We look forward to seeing you there.

QASMT P&C FUNDRAISING

The QASMT P&C would like to thank the sponsors below,
who pay to advertise their services at the back of our newsletters.
All advertising queries should be directed to the P&C via email (qasmtpandc@gmail.com).