Disclaimer

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.








Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Calendar of events

Students have been e-mailed (to school e-mail addresses) a calendar  from the QNAPSA National Association of Prospective Student Advisors Queensland Chapter. This calendar has information about open days, some dates that are relevant for some facilities and parent information nights. If you have not seen it and would like a copy, please e-mail me at jwils312@eq.edu.au

Central Queensland University events 2017

The following dates have been provided for students who may be interested in engaging with CQU.
  • Engineering Role Models, March-May (TBC)
  • Cairns Careers Expo, 25 May
  • Cairns Business Challenge, 19 June
  • University Experience, 21 June (TBC)
  • CQUniversity Cairns Open Day, 26 August

Central Queensland University Support Services

CQUniversity offers a range of support services to help students get through their studies - many of which your students can access now.

Whether they need more information about CQUniversity degrees or VET courses, have a question about financial support or scholarships, want to tour our facilities or need help with the transition to university - we are here to help.


Click on this link

Central Queensland University - Meditation recommendation

Smiling Mind is an innovative, not-for-profit organisation, providing mindfulness meditation programs to Australian children, teens and adults.

Partnering with ABC Radio, Smiling Mind have are now offering "Back to School" meditation programs. These short, 2-minute programs are tailored to students, teachers and parents coping with the stresses of a new school year. Activities cover a range of topics including coping with change, responding to stress and noticing thoughts and emotions.


Click on this link

Headspace Pineapple Jam Music Group


The University of Queensland events in 2017

Wednesday 19 April
Careers that shape the world
Year 11-12 students will discover a range of career and study opportunities through interactive sessions. Read more.


Sunday 25 June - Thursday 29 June
FEAST
A five-day residential program at UQ Gatton, for high school students to explore the range of science careers in the agriculture, animal, plant and food sectors. Read more.

Friday 7 July, Thursday 13 July, Friday 14 July and Monday 17 July
Experience Science
Students in years 10-12 can discover what studying science is like at UQ and how science is applied in industry and everyday life. Read more.

Saturday 15 July and Sunday 16 July
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
Students and families can visit the UQ stand and speak to staff about the wide range of study options available at UQ. Read more.

Friday 21 July
UQ Earth and Environment Day

Year 10-12 students can experience the applications and relevance of geography, planning, earth sciences and environmental management. Read more.

Sunday 6 August (St Lucia) and Sunday 20 August (Gatton)
UQ Open Day
UQ Open Day provides a chance to experience UQ, explore the campuses, attend information seminars, and speak to staff and students. Read more.

Monday 18 December
OP Results Advice Night
Whether a student's OP is higher or lower than expected, UQ staff will be able to provide advice on study options, pathways and changing preferences. Read more.


Registration details for the above events can be found in each of the corresponding links.
 
We encourage your students to contact the Future Student Contact Centre on 07 3346 9872 to discuss any of their questions about study at UQ, or to arrange a personal campus tour.

The University of Queensland - Survey for parents

Please encourage your parents to participate in this survey.

Currently, research is being undertaken at UQ to understand the preferences and decision-making of Year 11 and Year 12 students studying in high school.
If you are an Australian parent and keen on your child's higher education, you are invited to participate in this research project.
To be eligible to participate in the study, you must have a child studying in Year 11 or Year 12 in any high school in Queensland, and you, along with your child, must be willing to participate in the survey.
To take part in this research, contact Asma Qureshi  here.

For information, contact:
Asma Qureshi
Phone:
0402 334 231
Email:
Web: