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Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Sunday 29 April 2018

The University of Queensland Update

Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad - closing soon
The Queensland Junior Physics Olympiad (JPhO) is a five-day, non-residential program for Year 10 students with an interest in physics, science and mathematics.
The program aims to develop the problem-solving skills of students as well as an appreciation and understanding of physics. Students will have the opportunity to learn from current UQ lecturers, be mentored by current UQ students, tour state-of-the-art research centres and learn important principles of physics over the five days.
The Olympiad is delivered from Monday 2 July - Friday 6 July 2018, during the Queensland school holidays, and is located at the UQ St Lucia campus.
Registrations close Monday 30 April 2018. Discover more here.

Experience Science - register now
Experience Science is an on-campus experience providing students in Years 10-12 the opportunity to discover what studying Science is like at UQ.
With programs occurring across Friday 13 July - Thursday 19 July 2018, this free event is facilitated by experts from UQ and industry, and provides hands-on, interactive Science workshops.
Registrations close Friday 6 July 2018 or when places are filled. Discover more here

Pharmacy Experience Day
Pharmacy Experience Day is an annual UQ showcase which invites students to discover where a Bachelor of Pharmacy can take them.
Throughout the day guests will take part in a range of hands-on laboratory activities, meet and quiz current students, and participate on a guided tour through the world class facilities.
All members of the public are invited to attend the Pharmacy Experience Day being held on Sunday 19 August 2018.Discover more here.

Program update: Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours), QTAC Code: 709101
Run by internationally respected industry experts and academics, the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) is designed to ensure students stand out to employers.
This program can be tailored to help students achieve their career goals, with the option to choose up to three majors consisting of six courses from the one area of specialisation. The program's unique capstone course in leadership and ethics will give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real business cases.
Entry is limited to a small, highly motivated and high-achieving cohort aspiring to leadership roles in business, the community or academia. Discover more here.