Term 2: Wonder of Science Regional Conference

Last term, G-STEM students presented at the Wonder of Science Regional Conference, hosted by Foxwell State Secondary College. PhD scientists and researchers from Queensland University judged this event, and commented on how articulate, clear and considered our G-STEM students were in their presentations. We received glowing feedback on the high academic level of the students' presentations, as well as their ability to not only follow the STEM inquiry cycle, but their ability to connect their STEM inquiry to real world application. We are so proud of all of our G-STEM students, and are pleased to announce that the following students will be representing Foxwell State Secondary College at the Wonder of Science State Conference, hosted by the University of Queensland later in the year.

Year 7:
Jaqueline Beaumont
Amelie
Hannah Cahill
Raine Davies

Year 8:
Yena Jung
Amritha Ravipati
Jelena Uzelac

Year 9:
Esther Rinatta
Mia Dos Santos
Qyn
Kailah Young

Term 3: Up & Atom G-STEM Fair

The fun never stops in G-STEM! This term, students in G-STEM have officially begun exploring their passion projects. All students have the freedom to expore any area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths that they are most interested in, and often their passion project encompasses multiple facets of STEM. All students in G-STEM will follow an open inquiry, and present their experimental and research findings at our Up & Atom G-STEM Fair in week 10, on Wednesday 14th September. We will have special guests from our partner universities attending including representatives from the University of Queensland and Griffith University, as well as distinguished scientists and special guests, and of course all of our G-STEM parents and family are encouraged to attend. There will be six People's Choice Awards voted on by guests of the Fair, and for one student in each year level, there will also be the SPIRIT of STEM Award, sponsored by Westfield Helensvale.

We are excited to provide you with further updates throughout the term, to showcase the amazing work the students are producing, as we develop the next generation of STEM specialists. Please enjoy some photos from the 2021 Up & Atom G-STEM Fair!

A reminder that year 8 G-STEM students are travelling to Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre on Wednesday 20th July. Please ensure you have returned the permission note and paid the $24 excursion fee prior to this date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me any time nmccl31@eq.edu.au

Warm regards,

Nahdia McClymont
Head of Physical World