Queensland Academy
for Science, Mathematics and Technology
Head of House Information Night
Purpose of session
• Understand the House structure at QASMT
• Understand the roles of Heads of House
and Instep Mentors
• Understand policies around student
expectations and support
• Meet your child’s support team
Leadership Staff
Senior Executive Head of Curriculum Heads of House
Ms Kath KayroozPrincipal
Ms Jess LaneHead of Group 1(Acting)
Ms Jane ManwaringHead of Currie
Ms Simone FullerDeputy Principal Engagement
Ms Steph BerlageHead of Group 2
Dr Aileen DavisHead of Agnesi
Ms Tanya HaggartyDeputy Principal Performance
Ms Madeline BrookesHead of Group 3
Mr Troy McMahonHead of Newton
Ms Kerry BullockDeputy Principal Learning
Ms Cheryl PearceHead of Group 4
Mrs Jane GormanHead of Da Vinci
Ms Sharon PrenticeBusiness Manager
Mr Russell HamsHead of Group 5
Student Captains
Instep Instep Mentors
1 Ms Kate OXENFORD
2 Ms Julie PETERS
3 Ms Saras CHETTY
4 Ms Yanah FLORIDIS
5 Ms Briana CHAPPLE
6 Ms Sabrina SCHMID
7 Mr Michael COLQUHOUN
8 Dr Kirsten HOGG
Curie House - Ms Jane Manwaring
House CaptainTaylor Hailes
Vice CaptainJayden Lyttle
CAS CaptainsZakary Burke
Antonio OnateMichelle Hupje
Student Captains
Instep Instep Mentors
9 Ms Helen BEBBINGTON
10 Ms Rebecca BROWN
11 Ms Sophie JOHNSON
12 Mr David PEARCE
13 Ms Yung WEBSTER
14 Mr Chris PANOUSIS
15 Ms Jade JOSEY-NAPIER
16 Ms Samantha READER
Agnesi House- Dr Aileen Davis
House CaptainChris Bonquin
Vice CaptainKiana Etebari
CAS CaptainsKate BruckSusan Chen
Lauren Miller
Student Captains
Instep Instep Mentors
17 Mr Luke CORNWELL
18 Ms Thea SALA
19 Mr Chris MAIN
20 Dr Ava GREENWOOD
21 Dr Esme HATCHELL
22 Ms Nan CHANDRA
23 Ms Ngan NGUYEN
24 Ms Stephanie BURK
Da Vinci House- Mrs Jane Gorman
House CaptainSam Lord
Vice CaptainSophia Park
CAS CaptainsVictoria ZhouJasmine ChanSerena Chern
Student Captains
Instep Instep Mentors
25 Mr Meng-Yin LEONG
26 Ms Rachel WILSON
27 Ms Touria FERNANDEZ
28 Mr Philip BROWN
29 Dr Helen WHITE
30 Mr Anthony SWANN
31 Ms Fiona CURRAN
32 Mr Matthew MADIGAN
Newton House- Mr Troy McMahon
House CaptainRebekah Saunders
Vice CaptainAryaman Sud
CAS CaptainsAakanksha Sahu
Soha SalmanCara Rowe
Roles and Structure of
Houses
House Mission
To nurture,
to know, foster school
spirit to grow
The role of Heads of House
The Head of House works closely with the Deputy Principal, other Heads of House, Guidance Officer and Instep Mentors to facilitate the administration, coordination and general welfare of the House students.
• Student wellbeing• Pastoral care• Monitoring student progress• Administration and communication
House TeamHead of House and
Instep Mentor
Sch
oo
l Sp
irit
Stud
ent
Wellb
ein
g
GROWTH/ IBLP
Instep(pastoral
care)
School Protocols
ParentsAcademic Progress
SET Planning, Tracking Student Data, Academic
Review/Probation, CAS
EVENTSCamps, Interinstep
Competitions, Special Events, House Charity
CommunicationNewsletter, Academy Magazine,
Insight, Notice board, Assemblies
Student Leaders
House Captains,
Academy Journalist
School spirit
Role of the Instep Mentor
• Pastoral Care and GROWTH Program
• Process of Communication from Teachers
about Students
• Creativity, Activity, Service Supervisor
GROWTH
InStep Program
FLOURISHING
in the IB
To nurture,
to Know
Foster School
Spirit to Grow
Celebrating
the Growth
Term 1 Focus
G- Be knowledgeable about having a
growth mindset so you can achieve
your goals
R- Be open minded about making new
friends
O- Think about your core values and
be principled by acting ethically
W- Use humour to balance your
studies and well-being
T- Be a risk-taker by exploring new
ideas and being curious
H- Track your sleep and try some
mindfulness to be balanced
How Can You Continue to
Help Your Child Succeed
• Know your child’s academic commitments (Student
Planner, Assessment Planner).
• Maintain an active interest in study including an
awareness of your child’s study routine - 3 hours
‘study’ compared with 3 hours of STUDY
• Supervise internet access and IT usage - phone and
gaming.
Plan, Organise, Influence
• Exercise as much influence as is necessary. Be
careful not to assume responsibility.
• Look for ways to make your child’s life easier
during peak times – be wary of part-time work.
• Negotiate a responsible social schedule.
Plan, Organise, Influence…
(cont)
Nurture Self Efficacy and
Resilience
• Encourage self evaluation and reflection.
• Give encouragement. Use constructive criticism.
• Acknowledge the good things and focus on the
strategies that secure success.
• Promote positive behaviour and a growth mindset.
• Promote balance and wellness
School Procedures
Lesson Times
Attendance – Target 97+%
Every Day Counts toward your IB Score
• Four students who received a 45 IB
score had attendance of 97% +
Absences & Late
Short Duration
(1-2 days)
Extended Duration
(3+ days)
Late to
school
Contact the
office by text,
phone or email.
Ask the student
to check with
another student
for missed work.
Contact the Head of
House to discuss
strategies
Student needs to
catch up on missed
work
Medical certificate
required
Contact the
school to
notify us of
late arrival
Student goes
to the
Attendance
Officer to
sign in.
Details of the student dress code are in the
student handbook.
Send a note to the Head of House if there
is a temporary issue with your dress code.
Uniform
Bags and Hats
• Bags will become compulsory for new
students in 2019
• They will be available from the
uniform supplier in March if students
wish to purchase
• A new male and female hat is
currently being designed and will be
available for purchase in the near
future
Active Uniform
• No active wear is to be worn with the day
uniform
• Only active wear items sold at the uniform
shop can be worn
• School cap must be worn with active wear
• Appropriate conventional exercise shoes –
no canvas shoes
Jewellery
• Plain studs or sleepers
• No more than 2 earrings in lower lobe only
• No other visible body piercing
• No visible necklace
• One simple and plain ring
Makeup
• Makeup should be minimal and natural in
appearance. No eye makeup is permitted.
Only clear nail polish is allowed.
Hair• Girls’ hair must be tied up with blue or
red Academy ribbon with logo for
formal occasions. If girls would like to
wear a ribbon, it must be the Academy
ribbon, worn over hair ties of a similar
colour.
• Boys’ hair is to be kept short and neat.
No long fringes, shaved undercuts or
shaved patterns.
• Absolutely NO COLOURED HAIR. Boys’
and girls’ hair must be of conservative
and non-attention seeking style.
• Boys also need to be clean shaven.
Assessment
Assessments
• Students receive an assessment
planner for each term to help your
family organise.
• Exam blocks occur in the final weeks
of every term (except for Y10 Term 1)
• Extensions are provided in
extenuating circumstances.
Education Outside the
Classroom (EOTC)
CCA at QASMT
• Enriches and complements classroom learning
• Facilitates achievement of CAS requirements
• Different aspects of delivery:
• Formal Friday afternoon sessions from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Teacher led
• Volunteer/community led
• Tutor led
• Student led
• Activities/groups before, after and during school
• Formalised Programs:
• Instrumental Music Program
• Sports
• Service
CCA Experiences in Term 1
• Art Shed
• Debating
• Knitting
• Craft
• Creative Writing
• Drama club
• Badminton
• Gym circuit
• Rotational Sports
• Chinese Lion
Dancing
• Astronomy club
• Service learning-
local charity
• 3D printing
• Robotics
• Games Design
• Language club
• Model United
Nations
• Chess club
• Environmental
club
• Theatre Trips
Service Learning
Local and International Charities
2018
Vital Connection
• Local charity supporting
homelessness through providing food
and clothing
• Students are able to get involved by:
– Volunteering to serve at the soup
kitchens on Saturdays
– Participate in clothing/food drives
Blue Dragon
Children’s Foundation• International charity supporting
disadvantaged youth in Vietnam. Blue Dragon
offers services such as shelter, legal support
and schooling for children including rescue
and crisis care for young people.
• Get involved:
– Participate in the Walk-a-thon – all funds
raised are donated to the charity
– International Service Trip to Vietnam in
June/July 2018
Certificate II in Active
Volunteering
Certificate II in Active
Volunteering
• VET course provides opportunities for students
to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to
be effective volunteers
• This is a nationally recognised certificate that is
delivered in partnership with Volunteering
Queensland and SAAVI
• At QASMT, we value service learning and
dedicating time to genuinely assist and support
the greater community, both at a local and
international level
• All students in Year 10 are required to complete
this certificate to prepare them for CAS
• It includes a full first aid certificate
Year 10 Camp
27 – 29 March 2018
Why?
• to demonstrate and develop skills in
– team building
– leadership
– independence
• build new relationships
• challenge themselves
• transfer skills to Academy life
Where and when?
Noosa North Shore Retreat, Beach
Road, Noosa North Shore, Tewantin
• Departure: Tuesday 27 March
• Return: Thursday 29 March
This is a compulsory school activity
What?
More points of interest
• Cabins ( house based- students can
choose one friend within their house)
• Group Activities ( not house based)
• Information will be sent to you during
the term
Upcoming Parent Evenings
and Events
P&C Events and Volunteering
February 12 P&C meeting
April 20 Harmony Day
If interested in joining the P&C or volunteering for events, email:
Parent Evening
• Parent Information Evenings occur in
terms 1 to 3 to help parents with
information to support their students.
Monday May 14
6.00pm
Growth Term 2
Unpacking the IB requirements
SET Planning