Parent Information Evening - 1 February, 6.00 pm
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Parent Information Evening 1 February, 6.00 pm
Purpose of session
• Understand the House structure at QASMT
• Understand the roles of House Deans and Instep
Mentors
• Understand policies around student expectations and
support
House Dean
House Dr Aileen Davis
Agnesi
Leadership Mr Dean Fanning
Curie
Team, 2021 Ms Stacy Wallace
Da Vinci
Ms Kate Oxenford
Franklin
Mrs Rebecca Parker
Hawking
Mr Michael Colquhoun
Hollows
Ms Victoria Snell
Jackson
Mr Deva Prasad
Newton
School Culture and House Spirit House Deans
House Program
House Mission
To nurture, to know
Foster school spirit to grow!
The role of House Deans
The House Deans work closely with the Principal, Deputy Principals, Directors of
Middle Years and Senior Years, Guidance Officers, InStep Mentors and teachers to
facilitate the administration, coordination and welfare of all students.
The House Deans are a support network, focussed on the success and wellbeing of
our students, not only academically but socially and emotionally.
We are responsible for:
• Supporting wellbeing and Explicit Positive Education
• Behaviour Management
• Monitoring academic progress and attendance
• House communications
• Encouraging Academy pride and House Spirit
Communication
The first point of contact is your House Dean for issues such as:
• Academic concerns
• Uniform
• Wellbeing issues
• Medical concerns
• Absences – explanations for absences, leave requests
(Every day counts: 97% attendance required)
Role of the InStep Mentor
The InStep mentor is responsible for:
• pastoral care
• the process of communication from
teachers about students
• Creativity, Activity, Service
Supervisor
InStep Program
Foster
To School Celebrating FLOURISHING
nurture, Spirit to the Growth
in the IB
to Know GrowTerm 1 Focus
Student Wellbeing – Positive Education Positive Education aims to build strength and capability in wellbeing and resilience in an educational environment. There are 6 domains in Positive Education, as shown in the diagram.
Student Wellbeing – Positive Education Program (PEP) • It was devised in response to the growing mental health challenges encountered by young people. • It includes elements of character, meaning, purpose and physical health. • It requires both explicit and implicit aspects; explicit teaching in the PEP timetabled lesson and implicit within the whole school culture.
Taught vs Caught
Resources: Core: Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC) ACARA - Personal and Social Capability Learning Continuum Additional: Thrive - Unleashing Personal Potential Personal Wellbeing Lessons for Secondary Schools – Boniwell and Ryan
Guidance Officers
A guidance officer’s role is centred on student advocacy.
This may include but is not limited to:
✓Confidential counselling – general wellbeing, mental health, personal concerns (at
school or home), relationships and more
✓External referrals – links to services like headspace
✓Educational support – learning difficulties or disabilities, classroom adjustments
✓Pathways – subject choices/changes, career options, university applications
Our guidance officers:
• Katrina Judge – Agnesi, Curie, DaVinci, Hollows – Career Planning
• Chantel Mageros – Hawking, Franklin, Jackson and Newton – Unique Learners
(Gifted & Disabilities)
Bookings: Mr Baker (attendance office) or email Guidance Officers
directly.
Location: A block, through Student ServicesStudent Leadership
How Can You Continue to Help Your Child Succeed
Plan, Organise, Influence • Know your child’s academic commitments (Assessment Calendar) • Maintain an active interest in study including an awareness of your child’s study routine - for example 2 hours “study” compared with 2 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.
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.Brain Food at QASMT Rationale Many students are travelling long distances to school and often don’t eat until first break. Some ideas to overcome this… • Students bring quick, easy foods for before school or between lesson snacking • No messy foods allowed e.g. oranges and mangoes • Students carry their brain break food to eat in-between classes so they don’t have to go back to their bag. • Promote eating before class and that the canteen is open before school.
School Procedures
Lesson Times – Year 7 & 8
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lesson 1 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM
Lesson 2 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM
InStep 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:45AM
Lunch 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:30 – 11:30AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:30 – 11:00AM
Lesson 3 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:30 – 12:20PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:00 – 12:10PM
Lesson 4 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:20 – 1:10PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:10 – 1:00PM
Afternoon Tea 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:00 – 1:20PM
Lesson 5 2:05 – 3:15PM 2:05 – 3:15PM 2:05 – 3:15PM 1:20 – 2:10PMLesson Times Year 9 - 12
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lesson 1 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM 8:30 – 9:40AM
Lesson 2 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM 9:40 – 10:30AM
InStep 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:45AM 10:30 – 10:45AM
Lunch 1 10:30 - 11:00AM
Lunch 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:45 – 11:45AM 10:30 – 11:00AM
Lunch 2 11:00 – 11:30AM
Lesson 3 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:30 – 12:20PM 11:45 – 12:55PM 11:00 – 12:10PM
Lesson 4 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:20 – 1:10PM 12:55 – 1:45PM 12:10 – 1:00PM
Afternoon Tea 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:45 – 2:05PM 1:00 – 1:20PM
Lesson 5 2:05 – 3:15PM 2:05 – 3:15PM 1:10 – 1:40PM 2:05 – 3:15PM 1:20 – 2:10PMAttendance – Target 97+%
Every day counts towards your learning success
Monitored
InStep Teacher Classroom Teacher
House Deans
Deputy Principals or DirectorsLateness
Late to School
Attendance Officer (Mr Baker) located in A block (student services)
A Parent/Guardian must provide an explanation via a Text or Call
Go to class3 SMT Protocols
S – Show respect
M – Maintain safety
T – Take responsibilityStudent Code of Conduct • Available on our website - https://qasmt.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/Policie s/QASMT%20Student%20Code%20of%20Conduct%202021-2025.pdf • All parents and guardians are required to read this document to be aware of consequences for breach of the Student Code of Conduct • Positive Education: We use restorative practices to support breaches of the Student Code of Conduct
Home Learning Policy • The Home Learning Policy is available on parent portal. • This document outlines home learning expectations for teachers and students at each year level. • Please read through document carefully.
Parent Communications
Your main contact is your child’s House Dean
• Subject teacher and Head of Department should be contacted regarding
subject specific information
• Diaries can be used for communications
• Emails from QASMT Communications will be sent to you
• NewslettersUniform
Details of the student dress code are in the Student Handbook.
Send a note/email to the House Dean, if there is a temporary issue with your
students dress code.Uniform Uniform Variation
Go to House Deans before School
Variation slip issued
and checked by
teacher
Ongoing or repeated incidents
Meeting with House Dean and ParentActive Uniform
• Only active wear sold at the uniform shop can be worn
• Appropriate conventional exercise shoes – no canvas
shoes
• School shoes must be leather lace ups.Jewellery • Plain studs or sleepers • No more than 2 earrings anywhere in the ear • No other visible body piercing • No visible necklace • One simple and plain ring
Hair
• Long hair must be tied up with a neutral hair tie. No half up and half down.
• Scrunchies are not allowed.
• Only blue or red Academy ribbon with logo can be worn over hair ties of a
similar colour.
• All short hair must be kept neat. No long fringes, shaved undercuts or
shaved patterns.
• All hair must be of conservative and non-attention seeking style.
• Boys need to be clean shaven.
Makeup
• Makeup should be minimal and natural in appearance.
• No eye makeup is permitted.
• Only clear nail polish is allowed.Hats • All students in Years 7-11 must wear the formal school hat at all times whilst outside. • For Physical Health and Education (PHE), sports training and sporting events, students must wear the school sports cap. • For students in Year 12, the school hat is optional and students are encouraged to wear it. • No other hat is permitted
Where to pick up your student
• Miskin Street is our Drop off Zone.
• Parents are not allowed to leave their car at the Drop off Zone.
• If you need to come on campus please report to Reception to sign in.
• Where possible book an appointment with the staff member you wish to
see.Travel to School • Many of our students catch public transport, getting a train to Taringa Train Station. We kindly request that you ensure your child uses the overpass to ensure they get to school safely. No student should ever cross Moggil Road in any other way than the overpass. • Staff do monitor this and your student will be reprimanded if caught.
QASMT Bus Connections
QASMT Bus Connections
E-bikes: a consideration
A student from East Brisbane
• 90 min door to door by public transport
• 30 min door to door on e-bike via Toowong
• Now leaves home 7.45 am, and is half way home by the time the other
students have made it to bus/train station in Taringa
• Brisbane West Bike Users Group have mapped out cycle routes to/from
Western FreewayMiskin Street
Bywong Street
Assessment
Assessments Parents have been sent the assessment calendar for Term 1 to help you organise your family around deadlines. Year 7 and 10 students have not been emailed this this as they don’t have access to their emails yet . Please print a copy for your student. Once on the system, students will be emailed a copy. Exam block occurs in the final week of every term (except for Year 10 in Term 1). Year 7 do not have exam blocks as their assessment is ongoing. Extensions are provided in extenuating circumstances (but only by the Director of Middle or Senior Years). Please refer to the assessment policy on the QASMT website for further information.
Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC)
Enrichment Opportunities
Examples – Year 7 MAKE THE MOST OF
• QUT Vice Chancellor STEM Camp
EVERY OPPORTUNITY
• UQ Supercomputer Conference USA
• First Lego League
YOU CAN !
• International School Science Fair
• National Robotics Championship
• Language Tours and STEM Tours
• International Service Trip
• Duke of Edinburgh Awards
• Perisher Ski Trip
• Sport/CCAEnrichment Opportunities
Examples – Year 10
• QUT Vice Chancellor STEM Camp MAKE THE MOST OF
• UQ Supercomputer Conference USA EVERY OPPORTUNITY
• First Lego League
• International School Science Fair
YOU CAN !
• National Robotics Championship
• Language Tours and STEM Tours
• International Service Trip
• Duke of Edinburgh Awards
• Perisher Ski Trip
• Sport/CCA
• Cairns Service TripCo-Curricular Activities
(CCA) at QASMT
• Enriches and complements classroom learning
• Facilitates achievement of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) IB requirements
Different aspects of delivery:
• Throughout the week: before, during and after school. (Please ensure your
child checks the schedule thoroughly. )
✓ Teacher led
✓ Volunteer/community led
✓ Tutor led
✓ Student led
CCA includes: Activity, Creativity and ServiceCCA Experiences in Term 1
• Debating • Robotics
• Creative Writing • Chess Club
• Board Games Club • Walking Club
• Science Club • Yoga
• Judo • Golf Club
• Running Club • Physics Olympiad
• Plastic Oceans Club • Creative writing Club
And many, many, more…!Instrumental music Small and large ensembles : Chamber Music • Choir • Trios • 4 String Ensembles • Quartets • Concert Band • Duos • Wind Ensemble • Big Band External Opportunities: • Percussion Ensemble MOST / AHEP / SHEP / • Jazz Combo Musica Viva Chamber Music • Rock Band Competition • Combined Orchestra
Instrumental Music Auditions: New students have submitted their audition file for placement in ensembles. • Year 7 and 10 students who did not complete an audition in November 2020 – contact Mr Thompson to organise an audition time ASAP! • 2021 ensemble lists will be placed on the IM noticeboard by the end of Week 2 • Rehearsals and lessons will begin in Week 3 All students in ensembles are required to pay a levy to contribute towards the cost of the program. This fee is invoiced annually through the school fees and exact costs will be established at the start of the academic year. Students are permitted to use the music rooms, following prior approval from the Music Coordinator. Parents are invited to be involved in the Music Support Group.
Lessons • All students in an ensembles should be having lessons either in school or outside school. • For students in the Middle Years, small group lessons will be held during school hours on a rotating timetable, to minimise the disruption to any one class. • For students in the Senior Years, small group instrumental music lessons are held outside of class times, ensuring that there is no interruption to student classes. • External tutors for Seniors will be used on a user pay system and subject to demand / availability. Students who are yet to talk to Mr Thompson should see him ASAP to collect the sign up form for Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion.
Key Dates 2021
Workshop Day: Saturday, 20 March
IM Concert: Friday, 21 May
Arts Showcase: Friday, 11 June
Chamber Music Soiree: August – Week 4
IM Concert: Friday, 3 September
Lunchtime music events for students each month!
Instrumental Music Coordinator
Mr Greg ThompsonCamps
Why have camps?
To demonstrate and develop skills in:
• team building
• leadership
• Independence.
• Positive Education – implicit and explicit on camps
• Build new relationships – especially as your student is new to SMT it is a
fantastic way for them to get to know many others in their year group and see
each other in a fun context outside of school.
• Challenge themselves through a new activity that they may not have tried
before.
• Transfer skills acquired on camp into Academy life to become a holistic learner.Year 7 Camp
Where and when?
Venue: YMCA Camp Warrawee,
81 Byrnes Road North, Joyner QLD
Dates: Monday, 22 February – Wednesday 24 February
• Departure time: Arrival at school at 8.30 am for a 9.00 am departure
• Return time: Approximately 2:00 pm
This is a compulsory school activity!Year 10 Camp
Where and when?
Venue: Noosa North Shore Camp & Retreat,
1 Beach Rd, Noosa
Dates: Wednesday, 10 February – Friday 12 February
• Departure time: Arrival at school at 7:45am for a 8:15am departure
• Return time: Approximately 2:30 pm
This is a compulsory school activity!Semester 1: Parent Information Sessions
Year 7 Parent Information
Sessions: Semester 1
Parent Information Evening: Wednesday 17 February, (6.00 pm -7.00 pm)
Years 7 Parent Coffee Mornings with Director of Middle Years Program:
• Monday, 22 February (8.30 am - 9.15 am in the refectory, following drop-off
for Year 7 camp)
• Monday 15 March (8.30 am - 9.15 am in the refectory)
Parent Teacher Interviews: Wednesday, 5 May
Parent Information Evening: Wednesday, 21 April (6.00 pm - 7.00 pm)Year 10 Parent Information Sessions: Semester 1 Parent Teacher Interviews: Wednesday, 5 May Parent Information Evening: Monday, 17 May (6.00pm - 7.00pm)
QParents and Daymap
Connect
Through QParents portal, parents will have secure online access to their student’s
information, anywhere, anytime through smart phone, tablet or computer.
Student information includes:
• Academic reports
• Viewing and updating student enrolment details, including medical conditions,
address, email and phone contacts
• Attendance and absence details.Daymap Connect Once enrolled in QParents, parents will also be able to sign up to access Daymap Connect. What is Daymap Connect? • An online medium accessible to teachers, parents/carers, and students • An online hub where your student’s teachers use virtual spaces, or provide links to help manage their classes • A place to view your student’s current timetable, attendance data and the Academy Calendar • A place to source course overviews and assessment dates. • Information on how to join QParents portal and Daymap Connect will be emailed to parents in the coming weeks.
Flexischools Flexischools is a website and app that you can use to pre-order meals from our school tuckshop for your child. Specific dietary requirement can be catered for by our tuckshop staff. It is essential that any meals for students with specific dietary requirements are ordered in advance through the flexischool app. To join, go to https://www.flexischools.com.au/ or download the app and register your details.
P&C Association
The Mission
The mission of the Parents & Citizens Association is to help
enrich every student’s experience by supporting
QASMT events, activities and projects
With 400+ members, the P&C provides a platform for Parents to
contribute to the success of QASMT in areas of particular
interest to students and themselves• Events: Organises and supports 10-15 Student and Parent focused events each
year
• Fundraising: Raises money to fund high priority school projects.
• Over the past two years, the P&C Opportunity Fund raised over $120,000 and
funded a wide range of initiatives including STEM, music, robotics, outdoor
furniture and sports equipment.
• Supports Parent and Teacher Led Support and Working Groups:
Music, Robotics, Debating , STEM Research & Enrichment, Events &
Fundraising.
• Provides information: Communicates with parents via Email and Facebook.The P&C welcomes and encourages all
parents to get involved and actively
support their students and the School.
• Events: Organises and supports 10-15 Student and Parent focused events each year
• Fundraising: Raises money to fund high priority school projects.
• Over the past two years, the P&C Opportunity Fund raised over $120,000 and
funded a wide range of initiatives including STEM, music, robotics, outdoor furniture
and sports equipment.
• Supports Parent and Teacher Led Support and Working Groups:
Music, Robotics, Debating , STEM Research & Enrichment, Events & Fundraising.
• Provides information: Communicates with parents via Email and Facebook.What’s Next?
• Join the P&C!
• Keep a look out this week for President’s welcome email with membership form.
• Attend monthly P&C meetings at the school. Held on the third Monday of the month while
school is in session. Our first meeting is on February 15th 6:00pm-7:30pm
• Keep up to date with what is going on at the school.
• Engage with QASMT senior staff and other P&C members.
• You do not have to be a member of the P&C to volunteer for events and activities: we
encourage all parents to contribute as much or as little time as you can
• Look out for upcoming events to meet other parents and QASMT teachers and staff.
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