In this issue

Dear Parents, Caregivers and Friends of Stuartholme,

See the Rainbow, Be the Light

In 2022, we have striven to live out our focus goal, a personal and active faith in God, and wholeheartedly embraced the Cor Unum theme – See the Rainbow, Be the Light. By illuminating this as a focus area, I believe that our community spirit has shone through in all our interactions to enhance how connected we are as a Sacred Heart community over the last few weeks in particular.

From recent events in Goondiwindi, our highly anticipated Mother’s Day Luncheon and our incredibly successful Open Day last weekend, we have come together as a community to support one another and enhance our partnership in making a difference in the lives of each other.

Preparing our children for the future

As I was preparing for my Open Day address, I reflected a great deal on what it means to be part of the Stuartholme community and how we work together to achieve the best outcomes possible for our young people. I was immediately drawn to the words of one of our wisdom women – Mother Janet Erskine Stuart, who calls us to “bring up the children for the future, not for the present. Our education is not meant to turn the children our small and finished but seriously begun on a wide basis.” Through my address, I articulated that a Stuartholme education is transformational and highlighted the following signature elements of the Stuartholme experience:

• We work together to create your child’s individual learning journey with a focus on educational excellence and outcomes
• We are enhanced by our small size, which means every child is known, seen and valued, and
• Whilst we may be small, we have a global outlook that seeks to empower our young women to be successful as they embark on a future they will shape well beyond the gates of Stuartholme.

From a national perspective, all States and Territories have subscribed to the Alice Springs Declaration (2019), which aligns closely with our work at Stuartholme. Specifically, the declaration acknowledges the importance of partnership. It is emphasised through the call for all in the community to “have a role to play in nurturing the love of learning needed for success at school and in life.” We are blessed that these relationships are alive and well in our school community and are characteristic of a Sacred Heart education and at Stuartholme.

Shining at our upcoming Feast Day

The excitement in our community is palpable at the moment as we move towards the Feast Day of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. I look forward to engaging with members from across our Stuartholme community at the many rich moments where our community spirit will shine brightly in the lead-up to this special occasion.

Yours in Cor Unum,

Danny Crump
Acting Principal

Nurturing a culture of growth at Stuartholme

At our recent assembly, Acting Principal Mr Crump spoke to the students about the benefits of focussing on how well they are training rather than just the end results. He shared the success story of his niece Tessa and how through a simple focus on practices such as showing up, sticking to the schedule and most importantly, not quitting that the results and the self-confidence followed. Her actions shifted the way she saw herself on her journey to becoming an inspirational weightlifter.

When it comes to learning a skill, repeated experiences are also essential and have now been linked to the brain changing through training (called neuroplasticity). By directing our focus, attention and actions towards certain things, we can strengthen neural connections and make it easier to do those things.

The plasticity of the brain allows us to improve skills through practice and repetition. As educators and parents/ caregivers, encouraging this focus on practice rather than just performance holds powerful implications in terms of optimising success for our young people.

Additionally, the research also shows that a key benefit in moving from a performance to practice orientation is a “growth mindset” and the chance to see failure as an opportunity to grow.

In working together to support each child to take responsibility for their own learning journey and growth, I encourage you to work with us in partnership to support this narrative around the importance of focussing on practices that in the longer term will better nurture the need for achievement.

#Stu Success Awards

One of the ways that we support our mission to cultivate grit and a growth mindset at Stuartholme is through our #Stu Success Awards. These awards are part of our Growing to Great approach and are aimed at supporting a culture of engagement and growth and presented each Semester. The awards criteria include students who:

• Are embracing deliberate growth practices and setting themselves up for success.
• Showing tenacity and resilience.
• Showing persistency in purpose and flexibility to try new things
• Display optimism through adversity and bouncing back, pushing through with hope; and
• Progressed significantly, in terms of distance travelled with academic results.

Ms Foxover and I enjoyed connecting with our Yr 10s recently at their Year level assembly this week to launch these awards and will be working across all year levels with staff and students in determining the Semester 1 recipients.

These attributes set our students up for success well beyond the gates of Stuartholme.

Deborah Lonsdale-Walker
Acting Deputy Principal

The Month of May – The Month of Mary 

Do you know of the great tradition in the Church that dedicates the month of May to Mary, the Mother of God? Having been associated with Catholic education since I was 5 years old, I knew of this tradition but didn’t understand its origin. 

Ancient Origins 

Like many traditions in the Church, the origin of this custom is linked with ancient times. For the Ancient Greeks, May was dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of chastity and protectress of childbirth. For the Ancient Romans, May was dedicated to Flora, the goddess of blooms and the spring season (₁). Knowing this, I can see the connection to Mary, whom we know as virgin and the mother of Jesus, the one who offers us new life through his life, death and resurrection. It wasn’t until the Baroque period (1600-1750s) that the actual month of May was given to Mary, establishing a tradition that continues today. 

 Mater Admirabilis & our Wisdom Women 

 Our own wisdom women, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne and Mother Janet Erskine Stuart rscJ, had great devotion to Mary, as one who is near to us and helps us draw nearer to Jesus. Throughout every Sacred Heart school and home over the world, the image of Mater Admirabilis is present. At Stuartholme we see a grand-sized version looking over us from the stairwell of the Renard building. 

What is it about this depiction of Mary that captures our hearts?  Why have generations of children and alumnae of the Sacred Heart schools across the world been comforted by this simple image? What is so striking about Mater? Suzannne Cooke RSCJ helps us to understand: 

I invite each of us to consider Mary’s expression. No one can spend any time before the image of Mater without sensing that Mary knew something entirely wonderful, something entirely extraordinary – God loved her unconditionally, without reserve, without limit, freely, and gratuitously. In the face of such love, Mary came to understand herself as beloved of God, God’s favoured one, one filled with the Spirit. Mary’s clarity of her own self-understanding as the handmaiden of God flows from her absolute conviction that with God all things are possible. Luke explains that Mary was greeted by the angel with the words … Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you … I think evidence of this grace can be seen in Mater’s face.(₂) 

Praying to Mary 

Catholics often pray to Mary as a form of intercession to God. Earlier in the year, Catholics worldwide joined their prayers with those of Pope Francis as he consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 

Through faith, the act of consecration placed the warring countries under the protection of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, trusting in the power of her intercession. Such an act looks towards God, the source of all peace, and seeks God’s peace through Mary. 

We participated in that act through praying a decade of the Rosay 

The Rosary 

The word rosary comes from Latin and means a garland of roses, the rose being one of the flowers used to symbolise, Mary our Good Mother. Typically, people pray the rosary by using their Rosary Beads. Some of you might have been given a set of Rosary Beads when celebrating one of your sacraments of initiation. For centuries, Catholics around the world have prayed the rosary. It’s a powerful prayer often used when praying for peace in the world. 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women, 
and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.  

Amen. 

Justin Golding
Dean of Mission

References

[1] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Artemis-Greek-goddess & https://www.ncregister.com/blog/mfenelon/why-is-may-the-month-of-mary

[2] https://rscj.org/mater-fruit-god’s-grace

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Saint Sophie Madeleine Barat shared, “ your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world.” Our Boarders’ involvement in community is a beautiful example of the power of presence and service.

Over the past weekend, we welcomed prospective boarding families and other members of the community into our beautiful Boarding House. What a joy it was, to see our Boarding Captains, Holly Clemson and Sarah Hogan, along with year 11 Boarder, Grace Atkins, volunteer their time to be tour guides. The passion, pride and love they feel for boarding shone through. Countless others were involved in Day School tours and stalls, adding to the positive experience for all those who came to visit on Saturday. Our girls are active citizens and to see them involved in helping out where needed, is heartwarming. To our boarders who seek ways to give of their talents and time, we celebrate you.

We see examples of service daily in the house:

Our year 12 Boarders, Lucy Sullivan, Estelle Loughman, Emily Scott, Eliza Olley, Harriet Tully, Charlotte Gibson and Gabby Lyons volunteered their time at  Stuartholme’s annual and much loved Mother’s Day Lunch.

While our seniors have been busy volunteering their time, our younger boarders, with our talented Leader of Boarding, Melissa Robinson spent hours baking and decorating cakes and cupcakes. The following day, Anna Boxall and Amy Bellingham gave their time to help run the Boarder’s bake sale with Ms Melissa. Proceeds are going to our Sacred Heart Sisters in Ukraine.

We hope you have a wonderful week ahead,

Jane Morris
Dean of Boarding

You may recall that Stuartholme School has implemented PULSE, a tool which measures the week-to- week wellbeing and engagement of our students. This has been part of our commitment to integrate wellbeing and learning to optimise student success. We are able to utilise the data from PULSE to track what our student’s needs may be and also to inform our future practices. I am impressed with the commitment of our Leaders of Student Wellbeing who regularly analyse responses and check-in with students who indicate through the app that they may not be feeling the best.  A gentle conversation with our students enables our teachers to gauge a student’s wellbeing and provide a level of support when needed. This non-intrusive connection can often be enough to reassure a student that it is OK to not feel on top of the world all the time, but also remind them of ways to ensure they are staying connected and hopeful. Positive psychology suggests that positive emotion is “much more than mere ‘happiness’” (Madeson M, 2022). The positive psychology approach to wellbeing is centred on the notion that wellbeing is a construct and has five measurable elements (PERMA) that count toward it:

• Positive emotion (of which happiness and life satisfaction are all aspects)
• Engagement
• Relationships
• Meaning and purpose
• Accomplishment

You would know that our Wise Wellness program is embedded in positive psychology.  The Year 9 Wise Wellness lessons, for example, this term include a focus on meaning and purpose. Students will drill down to gain an understanding of eudaimonic versus hedonic happiness. I was fortunate to spend time with many students at our Open Day who were generously assisting with tours of the school for prospective families. I was struck that many of the students helping were doing so in between commitments to sport and part-time jobs. When I thanked one of the students for helping, they replied simply that they “really enjoyed it” and that “it was great to be a part of the day”. Eudaimonic happiness, that which is gained from having meaning in our lives, can emerge from unexpected situations, such as when we have generously given our time to help others and been a part of something bigger than ourselves. We offer so many rich opportunities at Stuartholme for our students to be involved in extracurricular activities, which can bring a wonderful sense of belonging and purpose to their lives. Please remind your daughters that it is never too late to join a new group whether it be JPIC, the chess club, or a sporting activity.

To conclude, I will leave you with these wonderfully wise words of Mother Janet Erskine Stuart who sums up the idea of gaining purpose through action.

“Try to render all possible service to others, not talking of the thing, but doing it. If you are known to be a person who loves to serve, many opportunities will come in your way, to your great inconvenience perhaps, but to your far greater profit and instruction.”

Elizabeth Foxover
Acting Dean of Student Wellbeing

References

https://positivepsychology.com/perma-model/

https://www.sacredheartusc.education/mission/founding-mothers/janet-erskine-stuart/quotes-by-janet-erskine-stuart

Applications are now open for the non-state School Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS).

• Does your child have a verified disability that requires transport assistance to and from school?
• Has your school’s learning support teacher assessed your child’s travel capability rating as ‘semi-independent’ or more dependent?

Visit our website to see if you qualify for financial assistance to help with the cost of transport and apply at www.schooltransport.com.au by 31 May.

Late applications cannot be accepted after 31^st May.

The Queensland Government through the Department of Transport and Main Roads also provides assistance under the School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) in situations where access to education is impeded by distance, income or isolation. To find out more and to apply go to https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/public/school/school-transport-assistance/school-transport-assistance-schemes

Thank you to everyone who attended the Mother’s Day Lunch at Victoria Park last Friday. The lunch set new records in both attendance and funds raised. The organising committee received very positive responses to the change in venue. Please look out for a survey that will be coming out to get feedback for next year’s planning.

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A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time on Open Day. Thanks to you the day was a huge success. A special thank you to the parents who cooked up over 1000 sausages on the BBQ!

For any parents or students who were involved in the day in any way, we would love to hear your feedback. Please use this link to a very quick 2 question survey.

Survey Link HERE

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On 21 April 2022, the Australian Computer Society Foundation Big Day In (‘BDI’) event was held at the University of Queensland. The BDI was an excellent opportunity for students to learn about a career in technology, and how diverse and rewarding different ICT roles can bring to their careers.  The year 9 Digital Technologies students heard from industry professionals in various roles within ASX listed companies, tech consultancy agencies, and national corporations; including, Adobe Creative Cloud, TechnologyOne, Tata Consultancy Services, Woolworths Group, Westpac Group, Gameloft, Videopro, WiseTech School, Avanade (UX Design), BHP and Defence Jobs Australia.

Students were provided with a personal insight into how the industry members landed in the technology role they are today, as well as the challenges and triumphs they experienced on their professional journey.  Industry professionals shared their expertise across computational thinking, programming/coding, robotics, animation, user experience, design thinking and web design – one guest speaker even mentioned they studied history and is now working in creating game technology for an international corporation!

The enriching careers of these industry professionals allowed the students a creative insight into thinking outside the box when it comes to their careers, and ensuring they are passionate about their chosen career.  The Digital Technologies students asked challenging and insightful questions to the industry members – there is no doubt from Tom and myself that they will make a monumental impact in whichever career pathway they choose to pursue.

Tom Lillyman                                Leigh Ferguson
Careers Counsellor                       Leader of Learning – Technologies

 Did you know 367 Australians were diagnosed with melanoma last year and half of them were Queenslanders? 

This year, the Stuartholme Rowing Team is participating in School Strokes for Skin Cancer, which is raising awareness and funds for the Million Metres for Melanoma initiative.

In 2014, Phoebe Eales was diagnosed with melanoma which ended up taking her life. As a promise to his sister, Chris Conyard started the Million Metres for Melanoma campaign. With his mates, he has raised almost $500,000 and has broken Guinness World Records for the 1-million-metre row.

Throughout May, students are encouraged to raise $367 each. Every student who raises this amount will complete 1-minute on the rowing machine. The school that rows the farthest distance wins the Challenge.

Rewards:

• Every student who raises $50 will receive an MM4M hat and Cancer Council package.
• Every school that raises $10,000 will receive a mentorship opportunity from MM4M team members
• The winning school will win a visit from Olympic medallist, Will Lockwood and 10% of raised funds will go towards melanoma prevention activities at the school.

To fundraise and join the Stuartholme Team: 

• Go to the School Strokes for Skin Cancer Page (https://www.pafoundation.org.au/campaign/9/school-strokes-for-skin-cancer or if you go to the PA Foundation home page, click the ‘Get Involved’ drop down and select ‘School Strokes for Skin Cancer’)
• Once on that page, click ‘Fundraise.’ They will then have to create your own account.
• Once the account is created, go back to the School Strokes for Skin Cancer page and click ‘Fundraise’ again. A page will appear asking if you want to fundraise individually, join a team or create a team. If you select ‘Join a Team’ a drop down menu will appear where they can select Stuartholme and join the team.

Or you can donate to the Stuartholme team here:

https://www.pafoundation.org.au/my-fundraising/266/stuartholme-school

For more information, visit

https://millionmetresformelanoma.com/

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is looking for talented young Queenslanders to register to be a part of the Youfor2032 Talent Identification Program.
This program is strictly for talent born between 1999 and 2009 inclusive (i.e. 13 to 23 years old in 2022), with Para-Sports accepting those who are a little older, born between 1992 to 2009 inclusive (i.e. 13 to 30 years old in 2022).

For those born after 2009, in mid-2022, Youfor2032 will invite younger athletes to register for specific early specialising sports such as diving and skating.

Youfor2032 has the aim of providing supportive development to young athletes so they can achieve the very best out of their natural sporting gifts. Selection into the program will give athletes the opportunity to receive dedicated development, training, and expert coaching programs to maximise their potential.

Developing sporting talent into sporting achievements is their primary focus!

To find out more and to apply go to https://youfor2032.initiatives.qld.gov.au/

As you may be aware, Stuartholme is progressing plans to upgrade facilities at our Freers site, located at 111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon. This work includes a hockey field, touch football field, four multipurpose courts, three cricket nets, and car park.

This project recognises the high sport participation rate in the school and will provide students with the facilities they need to excel.

The project is currently in the consultation phase, which is due to finish on 20 May at which time the State’s Planning Minister will assess the proposal.

If you would like to add your support to the project, you can do so by clicking here.

We have once again been able to access the services of a milliner who can re-block and clean school hats.

Can you please check your daughter’s hat and if it is in need of cleaning please place it in a plastic shopping bag with your daughter’s name and class on the outside of the bag. Please then have your daughter drop it into the Mission and Student Wellbeing office on either Wednesday 15th, or Thursday 16th June.

The cost will be $25.00 and is to be placed into an envelope accompanying the hat.  If your hat needs a new trim as well the cost is $35.00.  Hats that require further mending or is extremely stained will be charged slightly more and the money will be collected once the hats are returned to school.

Hats will be ready for collection from the Mission and Wellbeing office at the beginning of Term 3.

We warmly invite all members of our community to celebrate St Madeleine Sophie Day our Mass and morning tea on Sunday 22 May. Please RSVP via the website.

Congratulations to Woodlock House on winning both the 2022 Interhouse Cross Country and the Spirit Stick!

We would also like to congratulate all the students who ran on the day. Thanks to your participation you earned valuable points to your House.

Here are the final results:

Competition:

1. Woodlock – 352
2. Macrae – 351
3. Stuart – 288
4. Coen – 277
5. Parker – 241
6. Toohey – 227

Spirit Stick

1. Woodlock – 264
2. Toohey – 211
3. Parker – 207
4. Stuart – 200
5. Macrae – 198
6. Coen – 174

Fastest Athletes:

Year 7 – Poppy Masters (Coen) 13.08

Year 8 – Phoebe Karimhas (Macrae) 11.57

Year 9 – Grace Freeman (Macrae) 12.11

Year 10 – Gretta Johnson (Stuart) 10.40 Champion Runner

Year 11 – Gigi Kelley (Macrae) 13.16

Year 12 – Sophia Henderson (Woodlock) 11.40

Queensland Health has once again asked us to promote Flu and COVID safe practices as we start to enter the winter months.

It is an expectation that all our students carry their Student ID cards each day they are at school.

These are used for printing, at the café and are an important part of using our bus service. Tapping on and off the bus each trip provides us with tracking information, which could be vital for the student’s safety.

Please ensure your daughters have their Student ID cards with them each day.  If they have lost them, they need to report to the Student Wellbeing Office, where a new card will be organised. Replacement cards cost $10 which will be added to your school account. When it is ready, ID Cards can be collected from the IT Dept.

Thank you for your support with this matter.

The UQ Science Ambassadors for 2022 are Sabrina Burchill, Mia Polak, Isobel Tracey and Sophie O’Brien. Their main role as ambassadors is to champion Science at school by developing and delivering events, including National Science Week activities, and encouraging senior science students to share their experiences with students in all years. I have asked each of the ambassadors to share some information about themselves. Isobel and Mia will be in the next edition.

Ambassadors will also be sharing something interesting in the world of science with you in every edition of our newsletter. This week it is on new regenerative medicine methods.

Have you ever wanted to look younger? Or maybe your parents have? Scientists in the Babraham Institute, U.S, have constructed a new scientific method to rejuvenate skin cells without losing their specialised function. Essentially, they have figured out a way to “time jump” human skin cells by 30 years! Though the new method is based on Nobel Prize-winning techniques, it is faster and more efficient than standard regenerative medicine. It achieves this by pausing and reprograming stem cells during the standard process, which overcomes the problem of entirely erasing the cell identity. This method allowed scientists and researchers to find the precise balance in reprogramming cells, ultimately making them biologically younger, while still being able to reclaim their particular function. This new method is yet to be practiced throughout the world but could revolutionise regenerative medicine. In the future, the new method could also reveal therapeutic possibilities in relation to age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Cataracts. But yes, on a smaller scale, it could make you look younger! ????

See https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220408083901.htm for more details. By Sabrina Aggens Burchill

Wendy Macdonald
Leader of Learning – Science

The RnB Band recently toured to Goondiwindi from Thursday 28 April to Saturday 30 April and performed at the Aspects of Art Exhibition, Goondiwindi Show and the Stuartholme Boarding Parents Evening.

The RnB Band performed a range of music from 1950’s Latin songs to pop hits from today. The girls were outstanding on and off the stage, and are to be congratulated for their fantastic attitude, great sense of humour, care for each other, and high level of musicianship.

The band members include: Amy Bristow (vocalist), Tiana Craig (vocalist), Claire McCormack (alto sax and vocals), Lucy Collins (alto sax and vocals), Lucinda Freeman (trumpet and vocals), Edie Campbell (trumpet and vocals), Emily Betts (tenor sax, piano and vocals), Angelica Byrne (baritone sax and vocals), Rachael Henderson (bass guitar), and Lara Coogan (drums). Joining the girls on the tour were Mr Butler (electric guitar) and Mr Mear (keyboard).

Many thanks to Annabel Irvin (Boarding Marketing Manager), Ms Dany Harris and Lisa Betts (Music Support Group) for their organisation, support and company on the tour.

Andrew Mear
Director of Music

Hi everyone,

What a wonderful fortnight we’ve had.

Speed Careering event for Year 11 & 12

On 11 May, we held our first Year 11 and 12 Speed Careering event. This event was an opportunity for senior students to meet role models from a wide range of careers and learn from their experiences and advice. And bonus – students were able to practise their networking skills as they moved around the venues meeting our various guests!

I would like to reiterate my sincere thanks to all the amazing parents who were involved in this event. The feedback from students has been excellent – they have learnt so much from chatting with you.

After such a successful day, we’re looking forward to doing this event again next year!

Open Day

It was also a pleasure to talk all things careers with our prospective students and families at Open Day on Saturday, 7 May.

Please find below a collection of events, opportunities and other resources that may be of interest to you and your daughters. You can find more resources on the Careers page of my.Stuartholme.

Warm regards,

Mr Tom Lillyman
Careers Counsellor

EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE

Winton film camp

Griffith University invite secondary school students in Years 11 and 12 who are looking to pursue a career in screen and media production to apply to attend Swaggies Film Camp in Queensland’s Winton from 1–7 July. The immersive production camp provides opportunities to shoot and edit in small crews, with instruction from Griffith Film School experts. There is a cost of $580 (to be paid upon successful selection) and you can click here for more information and to register.

2022 Griffith Business School Responsible Leaders of the Future Conference

Griffith Business School is offering a full-day program at their Gold Coast and Nathan campus, that will provide Year 10 and 11 students with a hands-on leadership experience. During the conference you will be challenged to problem solve, develop ideas and suggest solutions to reimagine how organisations and leaders face 21st century challenges. If you are interested and although places are limited, speak to your Guidance Officer/School Counsellor now. Click here for more information.

Power of Engineering

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2022, QUT will be offering a half day industry experience as part of their Power of Engineering program on 16 and then again on the 23 June. The industry experience will include a presentation from one of their current engineering students outlining ‘what is engineering’, a keynote speaker from the host industry partner, followed by an industry activity (a site tour, a workshop, or speed networking with engineering staff). If you are interested talk to your Guidance Officer/School Counsellor or Science Teacher. Registrations close 27 May. Find out more and register.

Queensland College of Art Portfolio Workshops

inton film campGriffith Uni is hosting a workshop tailored to students in Year 10, 11 and 12 who are considering future tertiary study at the Queensland College of Art. You will work in a supportive, inclusive and encouraging environment to build your creative portfolio. The workshop will be held between 29 and 30 June and you can click here to find out more information and to register.

Biology Winter School

Live and breathe biology at the Queensland Biology Winter School. This multi-day event to be held on 27 and 28 June will give Year 11 students studying QCE or IB Biology the opportunity to gain scientific skills by taking a deep dive into contemporary topics in genetics and evolution. Applications are now open and you can click here to find out more information about the program, application process and cost.

Year 10-12 Experience Days

Years 10-12 school students are invited to USQ campuses to experience a more in-depth perspective of study options through academic led experience sessions. The experience days will be held across their three campuses on:

• Toowoomba   21 June 2022
• Ipswich            22 June 2022
• Springfield       23 June 2022

Click on the links above to find out more information about the different sessions available and how to register.

COMPETITIONS

2022 Young ICT Explorers competition

Young ICT Explorers is a competition in which school students submit an information and communication technologies (ICT) related project. Students can submit projects individually or in teams of up to four Students. Students have until 18 July 2022 to register and submit their project report with judging occurring from August through to September. Projects could include a mobile phone application, computer game, website, digital art, robot, short film or animation.  Visit the Young ICT Explorers website for details. You can also ask Mrs Ferguson for more information.

Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) Short Film Competition

Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) is a short film competition for aspiring filmmakers from Years 11 and 12. There are six categories in the competition – Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental Film and Music Video. Entries open on 1 May 2022 and close on 15 September 2022. Visit the BUFTA website for competition details and to view the 2021 BUFTA entries. They also have a section “Tips and Tricks to help you get get started.

APPLY

Bursaries for female students

The National Council of Women of Queensland has launched its 2022 bursary program for female students. Visit the website for more information and to download the application form. Applications open on 4 April and closes on 23 May 2022.

GOOD TO KNOW

UCAT reminder for Medicine and other health science courses

Students applying for medicine and some other health science courses in 2023 may be required to sit for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) as part of the application process. You need to register and book a test date and bookings close on 17 May 2022. Results are delivered to the universities by early September 2022. Click here to find out more information and the universities and courses that have UCAT as a prerequisite for entry.

What can I do with a degree in…?

Are you unsure about the types of careers you can get after finishing a specific degrees? Or looking for some general career inspiration? UQ’s article, What can I do with a degree in …? delves into a wide range of careers, covering multiple study areas. Find out more here and you will have more information on which to make a well thought through decision.

Good Vibes Experiment Activity Book

The Good Vibes Experiment is a campaign led by students at Flinders University. The campaign encourages everyone to add wellbeing-focused activities to their everyday lives. It isn’t about pretending to be happy. It’s about developing the knowledge and skills to improve, sustain, repair or strengthen your mental health. It is based on a core set of 20 wellbeing tactics you can try out. The activity book, which you can download here, provides basic information on some of the science of improving your mental health and a personal reflective activity (like a journal) which you can use to consider your current mental health.  Always remember that if you are struggling with your mental health seek out support through your Guidance Officer, School Counsellor, Family Doctor and/or talk with someone at home.

Job JumpStart website – Ways to explore careers and prepare for work!

The Australian Government, Department of Jobs and Small Business manage Job JumpStart, which provides tips and ideas about jobs and careers. You can start your search from a range of platforms including:

• I’m at school
• I’m on a Gap Year
• I’m at Uni or in Training
• I’ve just graduated from Uni or a training course
• I’m looking for a job
• I’m already working

By clicking on the Resource tab (top navigation bar) you will also find lots of great videos. Check them out!

This Monday 60 Year 12 Stuartholme students and one very brave teacher will rock the chop for the Cancer Council’s Ponytail Project. We are so proud of our seniors who have fundraised over $50, 000 and are keen to continue fundraising right up to the last head shave. For those with access to My Stuartholme, a live feed of the event will be available, starting at 3:30pm and finishing at 5:30pm.

As our Yr 12s enjoy their last weekend with long locks we asked three of the participants why they are choosing to rock the chop.

Audrey Fraser

On Monday the 16^th I will be participating in the Ponytail Project and shaving my head. I am taking part to show my support and solidarity with those who have been affected by cancer. I have a few family members who have struggled through chemo and I want to particularly show my admiration and support for them. I live a very fortunate life and I am so grateful for this opportunity to show my support and solidarity to those who are less fortunate than me.

Sarah Hogan

I am participating in the Ponytail Project because I believe it is such an important thing to give to others in need and particularly if you are in a position of privilege and have the capacity to do so. I know that my hair will mean so much more to someone struggling with chemo. By giving them the option of having hair we allow them to regain a sense of dignity and power over a difficult time of their life. Thus this is an extremely important initiative that I wanted to contribute to.

Anna Coman

I’m taking part in Ponytail Project because it’s a unique opportunity for our grade to come together for a good cause. I know someone else would definitely appreciate my hair more than I do, and it’s a small thing to do to hopefully make a positive difference in another person’s life. I can’t wait to see everyone with their cute new hair!