In this issue

Dear Stuartholme community,

My name is Angelique Boland, and I am on the 2022 Cor Unum Committee, alongside Greta Robertson, Holly Clemson and Sophie Howard, and I am so excited to be taking over this week’s Newsletter! So far, Term 2 has felt like a breeze since the endless obstacles of COVID-19 and floods being thrown at our widespread community in Term 1. The persistence of all the students and staff in the midst of these challenges form candid reflections of our foundress, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat.

The vision of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat and our founding Sisters brought Stuartholme to life in 1920, with the spirit of Cor Unum (One Heart) at its core. Today, having just celebrated Madeline Sophie Barat Feast Day 2022, it’s difficult not to see, hear and feel this spirit everywhere at Stuartholme. Our Feast Day allows us to wholeheartedly experience and flourish in this spirit, seen in traditions that date back to our founding days such as the commissioning of our Green Ribbons (Yr 10) and Blue Ribbons (Yr 12), who are recognised by their classmates and teachers as upholding the values of Madeline Sophie and our five Sacred Heart Goals.

Cor Unum is also seen in newer traditions that follow our always moving Madeline Sophie Day Mass, such as dressing up to a theme chosen by the Cor Unum Committee before changing into drama blacks for our annual, spectacular Choral Competition. On this day, our 2022 theme of ‘See the Rainbow, be the Light’, founded on our focus goal for this year, ‘A Personal and Active Faith in God’, was experienced in all its brightness and vibrance.

Being in Year 12 and looking back on my past Madeline Sophie Days and other whole school events, I have really come to appreciate the opportunity of spending time with the people in my cohort as well as connecting with other year levels. Thinking back to my younger grades, being able to observe and interact with older girls, especially those who were leaders, was such a valuable experience in shaping my attitude toward Madeline Sophie Day, Choral Competition, sports carnivals, and everything in between. Being one of these leaders now as a year 12 student, who the younger grades look up to, I feel a special kind of passion to uphold the leadership that I was once inspired by; it is inexplicably gratifying.

As we near one of our last major events of the year, the Athletics Carnival, we will see the rainbow of our House colours lined up in the UQ grandstand, cheering our sisters on, to create an unbeatable atmosphere. Despite nearing the assessment heavy end of the term, my one piece of advice would be to encourage your friends and yourself (or your daughters!) to participate in these school events and make Sophie proud.

Angelique Boland
2022 Cor Unum Committee

When I first arrived at Stuartholme I didn’t really understand the concept of study and revision. I explicitly remember arriving to my first ever high school exam, I thought it was just like a regular test, but I was quite wrong. Everyone had their own set of flashcards and practice tests they had completed, and I was arriving completely unprepared. There were no surprises in that I did not do very well.  It was at this point that I realised success isn’t something that people are just gifted with, it requires hard work and determination.

The second goal of Sacred Heart Education is “a deep respect for intellectual values”. I think this goal in its essence fosters a love of learning. Intellectual values do not have to be defined as the stereotypical academic pathway; they can be any learning experience that encourages you to grow. However, a deep respect for such values is the commitment to growth. It is the craving to obtain a breadth of knowledge. Simply, a love of learning. Learning and education do not have to be restricted by the walls of the classroom rather they should be an ongoing continuum of personal growth.

On the 25^th of May was our foundress Madeline Sophie Barat’s Feast Day. Sophie had a strong desire to reveal the love of God through education. This vision still provides the backbone of Sacred Heart Education today. She questioned systematic, black, and white teaching styles to develop a holistic education that not only encourages students to excel academically but also spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. She said, “what is the good of teaching various subjects, of wasting time in learning them if at the same time we cannot teach children the words of life and touch their hearts and consciences?”. It is in these words that we can develop a true understanding of a “deep respect for intellectual values”. Simply, we should have a deep respect for those learning experiences that encourage us to grow too great.

Top Tips for Growing to Greatness

1. Don’t be afraid to ask questions: As students sometimes, it is easy for us to suffer in silence purely out of fear of asking for help. However, it is through asking questions we experience the most growth. Asking questions allows you to grow as it encourages you to utilise the support systems around you. Don’t be afraid to speak up because it is likely is someone else is wondering the same thing.
2. Step outside of your comfort zone: Growth comes from the feeling of discomfort. As long as we are sticking to what we know, our personal and academic growth will be a plateau. To fully extend ourselves and achieve our very best we need to be brave and take on a challenge.
3. Set goals: Utilise the resources around you including your teacher mentor to set yourself goals for each term. These goals can cover academics, relationships, and wellbeing. By setting small realistic goals you can gain momentum, and therefore grow to greatness.
4. Reflect and evaluate: True growth comes from reflecting on your actions and performances to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Through indulging in this process, you can identify what you need to improve on to optimise your personal growth.

Holly Clemson
Cor Unum Committee Member

Madeline Sophie Day is not only a day where we celebrate our foundress but also a day where we celebrate each other and our community as a whole. To begin the day we celebrate Mass and come together to honour St Madeline Sophie Barat and award our Year 10 Green Ribbon recipients and Year 12 Blue Ribbon recipients. These are rewarded to the students who their peers and teachers believe possess the school spirit and live out the five Sacred Heart goals to the best of their ability. To follow we have our school carnival- this year’s theme being ‘come as something that starts with the first letter of your name’. For example, I went as Gru from despicable me. It was so great seeing everyone’s individuality and creativity coming through their costumes. Finally, we finished off the day with our choral competition. The spirit you can see from each house as they come together on this day is such a great representation of our community. Not only does everyone try their hardest for their house but also supports and cheers on the other houses when they are performing.

The 5 goals of Sacred Heart education are vital throughout our entire education and further on into life. However, when considering Madeline Sophie Day, I personally believe it embodies the 3^rd goal beautifully – “Building Community as a Christian value”. Throughout the day we see everyone’s individual talents, whether that be being a leader, being creative and expressing one’s own individuality, being good at music, or just being there for your peers. It is also the day where I feel the most school spirit as we support others in their achievements, have fun with everyone at the carnival and cheer the houses on at Choral competition.

I believe that the Christian values you need to build a community are simply just supporting one another and supporting those in the wider community. Going to Stuartholme, I feel supported by everyone. I especially feel so close to everyone in my grade, and I know any one of them would be there to help me if I need support in any way. This is what I think the goal really means which is something you can see during Mad Soph day where we acknowledge and appreciate so many different talents. I know these community values of inclusivity will be with me and every other Stuartholme person their entire life.

The support of the community definitely helps my well-being as I know there is always someone there for me. I also know that whatever I do I will have someone backing me and cheering me on. If I were to offer advice to younger grades moving forward in terms of looking for ways to participate in our community, I would say to just be kind to everyone. If someone asks for your help (obviously in reason) help them and put your hand up to do things that help our wider community. Some of my favourite ways of doing this are to sign up for social justice initiatives, leadership positions or just helping out at school when you can. Something I also feel that is unmatched at our school is our spirit. So make sure to continue this legacy and keep cheering on everyone at sports carnivals and other events; overall, ensure you can find joy in all that you do.

Greta Robertson

Cor Unum Committee

A very busy time in our Boarding house  

It is definitely becoming a busy point in term where we are over halfway until the relaxing 3-week holiday. Until then girls are working hard and busy preparing for exams and assignments that are fast approaching. Some study tips to stay motivated and study productively are to utilise the amazing tutors and make sure you always ask for help when you are struggling.  

In other exciting news, the girls franticly scattered through their wardrobes this week to find the perfect costume for the annual Madeline Sophie Day celebration.  

The boarding community also enjoyed the beautiful procession of lanterns ceremony which takes place the night before Madeline Sophie Day and is one of the most warming and memorable nights of the year where the chapel is purely candlelit.   

Ponytail Project  

A very special day in the calendar for the year 12’s was on Monday the 16th, where 11 boarders chose to rock the chop with 2 brave girls choosing to shave their heads. Congratulations to everyone who took part in this event which helped raise almost $65,000.  This was an amazing event, and we are incredibly proud of them all. 

 Recent rec activities  

On Friday the 13th of May the entire boarding house head over to Marist for a friendly netball game fundraising for Do It for Dolly Day, a day which holds a very special place in our boarder’s hearts. This event combined with selling ribbons and face painting at the day school has raised over $1500, which is a fantastic effort that everyone should be very proud of.  

National Boarding Week 

This week has been particularly exciting for us boarders as it was National Boarding week which is a week where we celebrate the fantastic efforts and commitment from boarders, boarding staff and boarding schools. We kicked off the celebrations by cooking some of our favourite snacks from home such as scones and choc chip cookies. We also enjoyed a personal the popular Boarder DOF (Dance of Friday) which involved many of our favourite country songs such as chicken fried and pull out our best dance moves showing the day girls more of what it’s like being a boarder. Miss Morris will also be heading off to the ICPA ( Isolated Children Parents Association) next week and will be joined by many Stuartholme boarding parents.  

I bet we’re all starting to count down to the holidays, and I wish you all a restful weekend ahead.  

Felicity Greber  

2022 Grenoble Vice Captain 

The law of reflection states that humans perceive light when a ray strikes a surface at a certain angle, which is reflected off the surface at that same angle. It seems that this law can be applied when light is not compared to electromagnetic radiation, but through acts of kindness we show towards each other. We receive back what we give, we treat others how we want to be treated, and we strive to be the light for others in a tunnel of darkness. We can learn these lessons in physics, but it is our foundress, Saint Madeline Sophie Barat, who translates lessons of science to lessons of compassion.

In Year Four, when I had to pick my Saint name for communion, I was researching possible Saints when one name stood out to me – Saint Madeline Sophie Barat. Of course, for today’s purpose, we are going to ignore the fact that I chose this inspirational woman because I wanted to have two Sophie’s in my name. Little did I know, this woman and her accomplishments would become the foundation for my Sacred Heart Education, transforming me into the woman I am today.

I find that each Stuartholme student’s education is approached the way Sophie Barat’s education was approached. Her older brother, Louis, recognised her gift of intellect, and with Sophie’s determination, passion and resilience, tutored her to become the intelligent woman she became. I find that over 150 years later, this same process exists today, each individual’s gift is recognised, nurtured and advanced so that she can become the best she can be. 150 years later, each of us reflect Madeline Sophie’s story and embody her success.

The French Revolution was a time of brutal conflict, yet Madeline Sophie’s passion for learning and love of life never diminished. She was the light in the tunnel of darkness that seemed never-ending. Although as a Sacred Heart Society we have progressed technologically and heavily expanded in size, we continue to exemplify Madeline Sophie’s vision and be the light in a complicated and conflicted world. It seems that more than ever, we are constantly asking ourselves the same question: who needs our light and where does it need to shine? In this spotlight, our attention is constantly drawn to tragedies of war, poverty, disease, corruption and our environment. Madeline Sophie empowers us to use our voice and education as young women advocate for those who cannot themselves, she calls us to truly demonstrate ‘a social awareness that impels to action’.

To take on this challenge is ambitious, and while I see this handled with pride through our social justice programs, we are also called to recognise who of those close to us need our light. We are called to recognise the importance of the individual just as Madeline Sophie did. “For the sake of one child, I would have founded the society”. Although it may sound strange, you are that one child, and so am I. We are all children of the Sacred Heart, utilising our education for the benefit of not only ourselves but others, and not only now, but far beyond these six defining years.

At the end of your final year, you will not only be handed a certificate to commemorate your high school completion, but you will have fostered a deep respect for intellectual values by discovering the diversity of the word intelligence.

Gifts of intelligence, courage and determination were recognised within Madeline Sophie, and through our unique Sacred Heart Education, these same gifts are recognised and fostered in an environment of immense love and support, personally growing in an atmosphere of wise freedom. It is because of St Madeline Sophie’s vision and unwavering efforts to provide young women with an education, these same gifts are recognised across 5 continents, 44 countries and 200 schools. And more than 220 years after the Society of the Sacred Heart was established, these 200 schools continue to celebrate her tremendous achievements every year on the 25^th of May.

Throughout high school, we learn valuable lessons in trigonometry and analysing literature. Although as helpful, and sometimes painful, as it is – it is at Stuartholme that we uniquely cultivate a deep and appreciative understanding of the world and most importantly, ourselves. This is the most valuable lesson a Sacred Heart education has to offer.

Madeline Sophie not only emphasised the importance of diligence and intelligence, but the importance of courage. Courage is what transforms intelligence into careers and aspirations into reality. A Sacred Heart education uniquely teaches one not only to develop academic intelligence, but their emotional intelligence, which in our progressive society is becoming equally valued and useful. It is through Madeline Sophie’s transformative vision that we develop an understanding of not only how to write an equation but solve it. To not only find x, but discover five different ways to do so, and to help others when they do not understand.  “Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world”. Madeline Sophie calls us to act on our intelligence for the benefit of others, in whatever form it may come.

Intelligence, courage, growth, success and faith. A Sacred Heart Education does not teach us the definitions of these words but encourages us to create our own personal definitions and allows us to practise acts of these in an environment of immense support within a Christian community. We are not only taught to cultivate a personal and active faith in God, but most importantly ourselves.

Each of our studies, lives and relationships have been carefully guided by Saint Madeline Sophie. For those in year 12, we constantly reflect on the women we’ve become, and for those in year 7, growth will come gradually, naturally and meaningfully. Nonetheless, the effect a Sacred Heart education is everlasting.

The dispersion of light. One beam of white light is passed through a glass prism and splits into a spectrum of colours – a rainbow. We embody this one light as a community, created and guided by our courageous foundress, which is translated through our transformative education into a rainbow of our individual gifts. St Madeline Sophie has taught us that to see the rainbow, we must be the light. One light, one community, one heart.

Sophie Howard
Cor Unum Captain

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.

On Wednesday, 25 May Stuartholme joined with our Sacred Heart family worldwide in celebrating the Feast of our Foundress, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat.

As part of our Mass in the morning, we acknowledged our new Blue and Green Ribbon recipients. These students are selected from both their peers and teachers for displaying strength of character, generosity through service, and by inspiring others.

The second reading at the Mass was by Rosie Sheehan, who beautifully shared a reflection on what the day means to her.

When I was in Year 7, our first Religion Assignment involved explaining how we have been influenced by the wisdom found in the key messages of St Madeleine Sophie Barat. I remember being struck by two things upon research; her incredible dedication to her work and her legacy, which truly transcends time. My respect for our foundress has only grown since then, and I know that as a school we share this appreciation and are continually united by Sophie’s loving presence.

For this reason, the Feast of St Madeleine Sophie Barat is a day of great joy and reflection at Stuartholme. Joyful festivities which have been anticipated for many preceding months, come to life and smiles always light up the school grounds. Mass in the morning is the time for our deepest reflection, where our entire community are welcomed to participate. In the true spirit of Cor Unum, we share the sacred space to pray, sing and remember. I feel there is always a deep sense of gratitude during this time, as we remember that, if not for Sophie’s willingness to change the world, we would not encounter the joy and bountiful opportunities we are gifted at school. Her passion for using her gifts to empower others, especially through the education of young girls, has made a profound impact on society, appreciated even 200 years on. The work of Sophie and the ones who followed in her footsteps, such as the RSCJ, continue to make a difference, sharing God’s love with students, and through them, wider society.

As we celebrate the day alongside so many people from around the world, we are reminded of our strong and diverse community. Despite being from different places and backgrounds, we are incredibly fortunate to be connected by the Society of the Sacred Heart, to support us in our mission to continue Sophie’s vision. Especially on her Feast Day, we are inspired by the strength she drew from her relationship with

God, and we too are invited to reflect upon how we may take every opportunity to make the sacred more present in our lives and others’. We are encouraged to recognise our ability to draw strength from our hearts to love others, by valuing each person’s individuality and fostering community together.

It is inspirational to think how Sophie, from a small town in France, has created a lasting impact on people across the world. If she was here today, in a world where the magnitude and complexity of the issues we face can sometimes be overwhelming, I believe she would remind us of the importance of staying true to ourselves and being courageous. Sophie said, ‘Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world’, a powerful statement which is certainly relevant today. In honour of St Madeleine Sophie Barat on the 25^th May, we will remember that when united, and accepting of everyone’s uniqueness, our actions truly have the power to bring empathy and justice to the world.

After Mass, students changed into costumes and enjoyed games and rides on the oval before the annual Choral Competition in the afternoon. Congratulations to all the Houses on their outstanding performances and a special congratulations to Toohey House on their win!

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The Year 9 Economics and Business students have enjoyed a successful term learning about the business environment. A key focus in the subject is around skill development as it aligns to our business context. In Term 1 we introduced the cognitive verb ‘analyse’ using the SWOT analysis tool. During Term 2, we are building on our analytical skills and are currently engaging with the cognitive verb ‘infer’. Students have learned that inferring means that you make meaning out of the information provided and that it includes combining prior learning and background knowledge with clues from the supplied information/stimulus to draw a conclusion/reach a finding.

During our lessons this week we have been making explicit our thinking processes and engaging with a variety of stimulus material. In the photos, we see students purposefully highlighting and annotating stimulus materials to classify information and infer meaning. The students did an outstanding job at making their thinking visible and finding meaning and connections in a variety of stimulus materials.

Equestrian News

From 30 April to 2 May, 11 riders from the Stuartholme Equestrian team competed in the Interschool Queensland SEQ Regional Championships at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre in Caboolture. It was a highly anticipated weekend as for several of the riders it was another opportunity to qualify for the upcoming interschool State Titles held later this year in Toowoomba.

The team had a very successful weekend with girls competing across all the disciplines on offer including dressage, showjumping, combined training and show horse. A special mention needs to go Bridgette Dalmau for placing first overall in several of her chosen events including, Advanced Dressage, Senior Worker Hunter, 100cm show jumping and 80cm combined training, an amazing achievement.  Congratulations also to Grace Anthony who placed in her two show jumping events.

Sunday night was a wonderful opportunity as a team to relax and participate in the Mexican-themed BBQ night as part of the day’s presentations. The Stuartholme girls looked amazing in their matching Sombrero Hats.

As always, events and weekends like this cannot happen without a huge input from many people.  A massive thank you to the amazing team coaches, Lesley Brodbeck and Lily Ballard.  They worked tirelessly over the entire three days preparing the riders for each of their events and helping us warm-up and ready ourselves and our horses for the events.  Thanks also to the Stuartholme Equestrian coordinator, Leasa Stephen whose support and advice to all the girls was extremely valuable.  Finally, thanks to the parents who multitask and take on the roles of groom, truck driver, cook and support crew.  Without these people, the weekend would not have eventuated.

The Stuartholme team should be proud of everything they achieved over the weekend as they won the overall trophy for the Champion Secondary School of South East Queensland.

Hannah Cioccarelli

Rowing – Sunday funday sech

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

To everyone who came out on a cold wet afternoon to attend our Sunday Funday Sesh at the Indooroopilly Hotel! The event was a great success with over 85 parents, coaches, and staff in attendance.

Together we raised $6600 towards our fundraising efforts for 2022, in support of our beautiful girls and their rowing. The room was decked out in red and yellow from top to bottom and our talented MC Gerry Moley (Year 10 Dad) and Coach Luke Meacle kept everyone entertained with a surprise charity sing-off which raised over $700.

The STU Speed Pool competition was eagerly contested and ultimately won by Ross Armitage and Tim Bentley (Year 11 Dads). Heads and Tails went off on the dance floor and then we finished off with the draw of the STU Row Lucky Squares. Congratulations to our WINNERS of $500 Nick Marden and $1250 Melissa Knight. Thank you also to all of you who could not attend and still purchased lucky squares which contributed over $1000 to the tally! We missed you.

Perhaps the best thing about the night was, after a 2-year Covid hiatus, finally being able to come together as a community on a social level, meet other rowing parents, have a few drinks and some good old-fashioned fun, all in the name of supporting Stuartholme Rowing. The events committee would like to thank everyone who helped out including Emma McCarthy, Gerry Moley and Matthew Betts, as well as Lucia Hiscock and Sue Lamb for taking lots of great photos. We would also like to acknowledge the generous sponsorship of the Indooroopilly Hotel which was spearheaded by their Venue Manager and Year 9 Rowing Mum Antoinette Stevens. THANK YOU!

Karen Stock (Year 11), Caitlin Dillon (Year 11) and Amanda Newbery (Year 8)

Events and Fundraising Team

What an AMAZING day with over 50 students joining forces to #rockthechop!

Stuartholme is proud to be a supporter of the Ponytail Project for a few years, and this year SMASHED our fundraising goals and raised over $65,00.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this wonderful event. A special thank you to our library staff who knitted beanies for our girls to wear and to Hanar for organising the talented hairdressers who so generously gave their time. We are blessed to have such a lovely community!

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The Honour Pocket Committee wishes to advise that the 2022 initiative will proceed in Term 3 Week 4.

Students will be notified of pocket eligibility via email from the Student Wellbeing Office upon meeting the criteria for General Awards. Students are invited to apply for Special Awards regarding any co-curricular sporting activities not recognised through the District (Northern Eagles), Regional (Metropolitan West), State (Queensland School Sport) pathways.

Special Awards form should also be used to notify the Sports Department or other co-curricular areas of three years’ service award pockets. If your daughter is eligible for a Special Award (which includes service awards), she needs to complete the Special Awards application form after it is emailed to her by the Student Wellbeing Office and have the teacher-in-charge sign the form and return it to Mrs Gilchrist by 9.00am on Monday 8 August 2022.

Blazers need to be handed into the Uniform Shop on Monday 15,  Wednesday 17, and Friday 19 August 2022.   Also, for your convenience your daughter’s blazer can be dry cleaned at the embroiders for the sum of $16, which can be charged to your school account if you prefer. You will be provided with this option on your daughter’s Honour Pocket form which you will need to complete before handing it in to the uniform shop.

HONOUR POCKET COMMITTEE 2022

The ‘Exposition des Beaux – Arts’ show is Stuartholme’s own Art Show.  Tickets are now on sale for these ‘in demand’ tickets.  Please purchase through this link

Follow the artists and their work with this Instagram link.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2022 Stuartholme’s Art Show, remember this show only comes around every two years!

Please contact dlaw@stuartholme.com if you would like any further information.

Who had fun at the choral competition this week? Did we have fun singing and dancing on the stage? Or watching other houses perform their own songs? Of course, at Stuartholme, our community have excellent engagement and loved to get involved. But what if I told you that there was science behind it? A very common example of this is with the stomp stomp clap. Notice how all of you immediately recognise that?

Research using the iconic song from Queen’s, We Will Rock You, has shown that by encouraging those motifs during their songs it sustains the audience’s engagement and energy throughout a longer period. We saw this during our choral comp when other students in the audience began engaging by singing along and maybe even following along some iconic dance moves. Sang Won Lee, an assistant professor of computer science in Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, and his collaborators have suggested new ways to bring engagement to their audiences by using social media engagement tools and music, to form an app.

Essentially, users will be using this app during Lee’s performance. The app contains a pattern of dots which the users get to move around to create their own mini compositions in the key of C. So, during performances, the users can play their own individual compositions and by including the “heart” button, they are able to enjoy the show and express their energy and engagement. The key to engagement and continuous energy is participation and enthusiasm.

See https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/06/190614125843.htm for more info! 🙂

Mia Polak (Year 11 UQ Science Ambassador)

Here is an introduction to Mia and Isobel, two of our four UQ Science Ambassadors.

Upcoming opportunities:

Biotech Futures Challenge 2022 at QUT  https://www.biotechfutures.org/

BIOTech Futures is an innovation and mentorship program that aims to empower the brightest young minds. Our initiative connects high school students with world-class academics to think creatively about scientific inspired solutions to challenges in the fields of Health, Medicine, Sustainability, Humanitarian aid and the Environment.

Research Investigation Webinars, 4 May, 1 & 2 June

The next webinar in this free series will focus on how to search for primary literature effectively, and how to read a paper efficiently. Register to attend online or receive recordings

FEAST, 26 to 29 June

Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a 4-day residential program where you’ll explore agriculture, animal and plant science at our Gatton campus and test drive what it’s like to be a UQ student by taking part in hands-on workshops run by current students and staff. Find out more

Junior Physics Odyssey, 6 to 8 July

Year 10s hear from physics researchers, meet current students and explore diverse topics in physics by participating in an exciting range of hands-on experiments and workshops.

Find out more

Experience Genetics, 8 July (for individuals)

Year 12 biology students improve their understanding of Unit 4 subject matter and practice laboratory skills relevant to genetics: recombinant DNA (bacterial transformation), gene regulation, DNA extraction, amplification (PCR), and analysis (gel electrophoresis). Find out more

Lots of experience webinars coming up on different science areas to study at UQ.

• Zoology and conservation
• Marine Biology
• Entomology

https://biological-sciences.uq.edu.au/event/session/9063

Kind regards,

Wendy Macdonald

Leader of Learning – Science

Years 10-12 parents and daughters are warmly invited to the upcoming Parent Daughter Breakfast

This morning provides a special opportunity for the parents of daughters in Years 10 to 12 to get together and mingle with their daughters and friends. Please join us for a stand-up breakfast outside the Joigny Cafe before hearing from our guest speaker Romi Jensen, Class of 1995.

Date: Friday 17 June 2022

Venue: Stuartholme School Cafe and Theatre

Time: 7-8.30am

This is a complimentary event, however, for catering purposes can you please RSVP below by 10 June 2022 by clicking here. 

Hi everyone,

What another great fortnight we’ve had.

National Careers Week

Last week was National Careers Week. To celebrate, and encourage students to think about their different career options, we had a few different activities:

• Guess Who? – Students were given one hint each day of the week to help them guess the past careers of 5 different teachers at Stuartholme. The first students to guess each teacher from the clues won a prize.
• Curly careers questions – students were able to submit their curly careers questions in an anonymous question box in the Library.
• How uni works session – I ran a quick information session at lunchtime for senior students interested in knowing more about how university works, including subjects, course structures, GPA and more.
• Resume Tidy Frid’y – students who submitted their resumes to me by Thursday afternoon were given individual feedback and tips to help them improve.

Thanks to everyone who got involved in these events!

Year 10 Wise Wellness

It has also been a pleasure to talk to Year 10 in Wise Wellness a couple of times over the last fortnight. These sessions were focused on unpacking students’ Career Profile results and developing a better understanding of the senior system, including vocational education and training (VET).

Year 10 students have been encouraged to discuss their Career Profiles with their parents, so if you have a child in Year 10 but haven’t seen their profile yet, you might like to ask about this.

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

Griffith University Year 11 and 12 Experience Days

Designed for Year 11 and 12 students, Griffith’s July Experience Days offer high schoolers the chance to explore our lecture theatres and labs and learn about different fields of study. These will be held:

• Tuesday 5 July and Thursday 7 July 2022, Nathan
• Wednesday 6 July and Friday 8 July 2022, Gold Coast

Students are also invited to get hands-on at interactive experiences throughout the day and get a taste for study areas they want to learn more about. Find out more here: Griffith Experience Days

Year 13 online career expo

This year the Expo will be held from 16 – 22 May and be entirely on-demand, which means there will be no schedules or time clashes to worry about. You can check out all the inspiring career presentations whenever you want, wherever you want. There are five stages and each stage will be filled with videos, articles and exhibitors to help you find out more about your career opportunities. The stages are:

• Main Stage – Get career inspiration with amazing success stories from super talented humans
• Pathway Stage – Make a decision about your next step in life, be that in a job, course or travelling the world
• Future of Work Stage – It’s no secret the world is changing – find out which careers will best set you up for the future
• Life Hacks Stage – Everything you need to nail adult life, from resumes to getting your licence
• Year 13 Academy – Learn new skills and earn rewards – here you’ll find a bunch of cash and prizes up for grabs

Click here for more information and frequently asked questions.

Griffith University Creative Arts Open Day

Students thinking of a career in the creative industries can get inspiration and advice on their study options at Griffith’s Creative Arts Open Day. This will be held Sunday 12 June, 12–3 pm AEST, South Bank campus.

Discover Griffith’s creative arts schools and take part in practical experiences in design, visual and creative arts, music and performing arts, film, animation and games design, industrial design and architecture. Register here

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.

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

Griffith 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.

USQ 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

ACU personal guided tours

ACU offers personal guided tours of the campus where you are paired with a current student studying your course of interest. Guided visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes. Registrations are essential so click here to find out when tours are scheduled or to arrange for a personal or group tour and to register.

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Thoroughbred breeders Australia Fast Track traineeship program

Thoroughbred breeders Australia has launched the Fast Track program to create a pathway for talented horse people to enter the industry. If you are passionate about horses this is an opportunity where you will be employed and mentored on a respected stud farm, gain a formal qualification plus have the opportunity to learn from leaders in the global horse industry. The 12 month program provides an accelerated introduction and learning experience that will help Fast Track graduates’ progress quickly in careers in the breeding industry. You will gain introduction in all aspects of the thoroughbred industry, allowing you to kick-start your career.

This opportunity is aimed at anybody who has a passion for horses, no matter your equine background. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, working outdoors in a social and fast-paced environment, Fast Track could be the start of an exciting new career. Click here for more information and to apply.

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. Late registrations to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) can be submitted until 11.59 pm AEST on 31 May. Click here to find out more information and the universities and courses that have UCAT as a prerequisite for entry.

GOOD TO KNOW

Will you be working in the metaverse?

Kate Neilson from HRM from the Australian HMR Institute has written an article on the latest research and findings around the metaverse. By 2026, researcher predicts a quarter of people could spend at least an hour per day in the metaverse. How will that change our experience of work? Gartner says the metaverse is an immersive “collective virtual shared space” which brings together “visually enhanced physical and digital reality”. Importantly, this technology is “evolutionary, not revolutionary” as it represents the continuing evolution of the internet. As an emerging technology, it’s not yet clear exactly what work in the metaverse could look like. In a sense, the possibilities are endless. Click here to read the full article including:

• Elements of a Metaverse
• What even is the metaverse?
• What would it actually look like?
• The potential benefits
• The potential downsides

Year 10 Drama warmly invites our community (Year 9s and older) to JUICE on Wednesday 1st June at 6pm in the Stuartholme Theatre.

Written by Stephen Davis, JUICE tells the story of Rodney and his friends as they celebrate the end of Year 10, by throwing a party. After some poor choices, a telling game of truth or dare, and a dead canary, the group relinquish their childhood only to be confronted with the realities of adulthood.

This performance is free of charge so we would love to see you there to support the Year 10 Drama students in their first Presenting Task for 2022.