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JCU Legal Studies Conference

by Matt | Aug 20, 2022 | Legal Studies, Year 11, Year 12

JCU Townsville, Bebegu Yumba Campus.

by Tehgan Gee (Year 12, Legal Studies)

On Friday 19 August, a group of Year 11 and 12 students, accompanied by Ms. Gloudemans and Ms. Avery, had the opportunity to attend the JCU Legal Studies Conference. Along with several other schools from our region, we listened to lectures from erudite professors, solicitors, and prosecutors. We heard from multi-disciplinary artist and daughter of the renowned Eddie Mabo, Gail Mabo; Senior Prosecutor of the Police Service, Mark Fenlon, and Legal Officer of the Royal Australian Airforce, Travis Schmitt.

In honour of the 30-year anniversary of the landmark Mabo Decision, we gained knowledge of its continuing significance in native title, the concerning disproportion of Indigenous people within our legal system, and the power of Art Therapy used in the justice system. In addition, we were informed of the ranging study paths available at JCU in this area and were provided with examples of the endless career opportunities within the legal field.

I am sure those who also attended would agree it was a very interesting and beneficial day and were grateful to attend.

Writers’ Camp

by Matt | Aug 12, 2022 | School Camp

Gumburu, Paluma.

by Lucy Edelman – Year 8

Writer Camp 2022 was an extremely enjoyable experience. Our guest writer, Sheryl Gwyther, taught us many things about keeping short stories concise, developing characters, and adding twists at the end of our writing.

We went on a sensory trail walk, where we were able to use our other senses apart from sight, as we were blindfolded. Between the many competitions and fun moments, we learned a lot about writing short stories and how to improve our writing quality. With Sheryl’s guidance and feedback, we were all able to create entertaining, quality pieces of writing and walk away with new skills in storytelling.

This camp was extremely enjoyable, and I would definitely recommend it.

Interhouse Musicals & Instrumentals

by Matt | Aug 8, 2022 | House, Middle School, Musical, Production, Senior School

This years Interhouse Musicals & Instrumentals proved to be another success with some outstanding performances by each house. It was great to have the support of parents and friends back in the Rock Centre after previous restrictions due to Covid in recent years. Congratulations to Langton for taking out the Instrumentals and to More with their fantastic musical ‘A Trip to Wonderland’.

INSTRUMENTALS

1st Place – 183 points – Langton with Music from Frozen

2nd Place – 179 points – More

3rd Place – 163 points – Bede and Chatham (tie)

MUSICALS

1st Place – 185 points – More with A Trip to Wonderland

2nd Place – 178 points – Langton

3rd Place – 163 points – Chatham

4th place – 160 points – Bede

A huge thank you to:

Kevin Wright and Tony Woodhouse for adjudication.

Father Tim and the SLAB team for all of their time and effort in creating a polished evening.

Kellie Rich and the instrumental staff for all of the work and support of the students.

HoHs and teachers for their guidance and support in rehearsals.

The students and organisers of each performance; the talent was superb and all should be proud of themselves.

Jo Duncan for the photography.

Moot Court

by Matt | Aug 2, 2022 | Legal Studies, Senior School, Year 11

For students interested in pursuing a career in law, the opportunity to gain ‘real-world’ court experience is impossible. Staging a ‘Moot Court’ provides an insight into the workings of a trial with an expert guiding the students through the process, and offering valuable feedback at the conclusion.

It was a privilege to have Greg Cudmore – Author, and retired teacher, at The Cathedral School mentoring our Year 11 students through their first ever ‘Moot Court’.

Thank you also to the students from St Anthony’s Catholic College and St. Margaret Mary’s College for their contribution as jury.

SPARQ-ed

by Matt | Jul 27, 2022 | STEM, University, Year 12

SPARQ-ed Immersion Progam at the Princess Alexandra Hospital

by Anika Logan – Year 12

Over the July holidays, Michelle and I attended an immersion program at the Translational Research Institute at the Princess Alexandra Hospital with the University of Queensland.

The program is aimed at Year 10-12 aspiring STEM kids to give a taste of third-year university biochemistry and research.

We performed a two-day experiment in a level two lab using human cell lines and micropipettes. Our research was about the pathways into human cells of two proteins, and to see if we could successfully inhibit that pathway so the protein makers would stay on the outside of the cell.

On the final day of the program, we gave a presentation on our results to several researchers in TRI and PhD students. Through this program, I have learned lab skills with highly precise equipment, data analysis, and interpretation of microscope cell images and gained an insight into biochemistry research.

This program has inspired me to continue my STEM studies and pursue a career in the sciences, and I highly recommend to any student that is interested in STEM and research.

What is SPARQ-ed?

SPARQ-ed (pronounced spark ed) is a unique educational facility established in collaboration between the Department of Education and The University of Queensland. Our cutting edge facility features a fully equipped PC2 biomedical teaching laboratory and learning centre, located at the Translational Research Institute (TRI) in Brisbane, providing school students a practical introduction to biomedical research.

To find out more, visit:
https://di.uq.edu.au/sparq-ed

Year 6 Canberra Camp 2022

by Matt | Jul 27, 2022 | Junior School, School Camp, Year 6

24th to 29th July

The annual Canberra Camp is an exciting opportunity for our Year 6 students to learn more about our nation’s capital, visiting places such as Parliament House, the Australian Institute of Sport, Museums, Gallery’s, and more. Here are some highlights from this year’s trip.

Photographer: Bruce Campbell