SPARQ-ed

SPARQ-ed

by | 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 12 Completers Survey

Year 12 Completers Survey

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Graduates, NEWS, University, Year 12

As the Year 12s complete their final exams and enter their last week of secondary school, the students begin to reflect on their time at Cathedral and imagine a future quite different to what they have known for the past 13 years.
Most will have a good idea of what they plan to pursue, whether it’s further education, training, employment, or maybe a gap year. For those that don’t, it’s comforting to know that statistics suggest the future is promising.

Year 12 Completers Survey

Each year the Department of Education (QLD Government) conducts a survey, approximately six months after the students complete Year 12. The Year 12 Completers Survey explores post-school destinations covering Education/Training and Employment. The results from The Cathedral School Year 12s of 2019 place the school above average on a State level when it comes to post-school engagement.

How does The Cathedral School compare?

2019 Post-School Destinations (The Cathedral School)

Main Destination for The Cathedral School graduates in 2021

Diversity The Key to Cathedral’s Success

Diversity The Key to Cathedral’s Success

by | Jan 19, 2021 | ATAR, Graduates, University

 

The Cathedral School focuses on the student as an individual rather than a number, providing a vast range of career opportunities by developing their own unique interests and personality. This year, after a challenging 2020, 111 students forged their own paths with diverse and exceptional outcomes.

Although ATAR ranks are not the deciding factor for many student’s career paths, the percentages were outstanding on both a State & National level.

Head of Senior School Mr Simon Midson described the ATAR results as one of the best he’s experienced.

‘The Cathedral School had ten students who achieved an ATAR above 98.75 which is equivalent to ten students achieving an OP1 in the previous system. This is a remarkable result that rates among the best academic performances in our school’s proud history. The highest ATAR score was 99.80 and we look forward to acknowledging this, and many other outstanding achievements, at a special assembly in first week of Term 1’

87.3% of Cathedral’s QTAC applicants received their first preference in their chosen University course, which is a 25% increase from the previous year (2020). Of these, 34 students have chosen JCU, 20 UQ, 6 Griffith, 6 CQU, 4 QUT and 1 for USC.

One of the top-ranked graduates Saskia Logan is incredibly happy with her results and offer.

“I’m really proud of my ATAR, and excited to be studying at QUT. I must admit, I was definitely worried about my results amid the Covid outbreak last year”.

Saskia has chosen to take on a unique double degree of Bachelor of Law / Science, and has received an Academic Scholarship from QUT.

Although ATAR ranks are not the deciding factor for many student’s career paths, the percentages were outstanding on both a State & National level.

Head of Senior School Mr Simon Midson described the ATAR results as one of the best he’s experienced.

‘The Cathedral School had ten students who achieved an ATAR above 98.75 which is equivalent to ten students achieving an OP1 in the previous system. This is a remarkable result that rates among the best academic performances in our school’s proud history. The highest ATAR score was 99.80 and we look forward to acknowledging this, and many other outstanding achievements, at a special assembly in first week of Term 1’

87.3% of Cathedral’s QTAC applicants received their first preference in their chosen University course, which is a 25% increase from the previous year (2020). Of these, 34 students have chosen JCU, 20 UQ, 6 Griffith, 6 CQU, 4 QUT and 1 for USC.

One of the top-ranked graduates Saskia Logan is incredibly happy with her results and offer.

“I’m really proud of my ATAR, and excited to be studying at QUT. I must admit, I was definitely worried about my results amid the Covid outbreak last year”.

Saskia has chosen to take on a unique double degree of Bachelor of Law / Science, and has received an Academic Scholarship from QUT.