Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology

Queensland Academies – Science Mathematics & Technology Campus
Address
Map
78 Bywong Street, Toowong

Queensland

Australia
Coordinates27°29′14″S 152°58′45″E / 27.487194°S 152.979296°E / -27.487194; 152.979296
Information
TypePublic (selective)
MottoInspiring Great Minds
Established2007
PrincipalKath Kayrooz
Enrolment1300
CampusToowong
HousesAgnesi, Curie, DaVinci, Franklin, Hawking, Hollows, Jackson and Newton
Colour(s)Blue and Red    
Websitehttps://qasmt.eq.edu.au

The Queensland Academies – Science Mathematics & Technology Campus (QASMT) is a high school in Toowong, Queensland, Australia. It was developed in partnership with the University of Queensland. QASMT offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to students in Years 11 and 12, and also offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to Years 7–9 students. Year 10 is an IB Diploma preparation year designed by the school.[1]


In 2024, Better Education ranked Queensland Academies for Science Mathematics & Technology Campus 3rd in the state of Queensland based on ATAR 90+ results.[2]

History[edit]

Premier Peter Beattie announced the creation of the Queensland Academies on 17 April 2005 as part of the Queensland Government's Smart State Strategy – a policy designed to foster knowledge, creativity, and innovation within QLD. The Queensland Academies – Science Mathematics & Technology Campus (QASMT) subsequently opened in January 2007. The school was established in partnership with the University of Queensland with a focus on sciences and mathematics. The site occupied by QASMT was formerly Toowong College; this location was chosen "to capitalise on its close educational and geographic links with the University of Queensland."[3]

The site was occupied by the house known as Ormlie originally and later as Easton Gray and owned by Sir Arthur Hunter Palmer, Premier of Queensland[4] and subsequently the residence of his brother-in-law Hugh Mosman (who discovered gold at Charters Towers).[5] Easton Gray was sold in 1944 for the construction of Toowong State High School, later Toowong College.[6]

The first cohort of students graduated from QASMT in 2008.[citation needed]

The Department of Education established two more academies. In 2007 The Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) was established in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology with a focus towards media, film, design and technology, music, theatre arts, and visual arts. In 2008, the Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS) was developed in partnership with Griffith University with a focus towards medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, optometry, and medical research.[citation needed]

In 2019, QASMT introduced its Middle School Program with its new Grade 7 cohort. In 2021, QASMT became a fully complete 7–12 school. To cater for the new students, QASMT was expanded in a 2-stage approach.[citation needed]

Stage 1 was completed in January 2019 to accommodate the first cohort of Year 7 students. Stage 1 included the refurbishment of existing buildings and the installation of prefabricated accommodation while stage 2 was being delivered.[citation needed]

Stage 2 delivered new educational infrastructure and facilities to cater for the Years 8 and 9 students at the school. Stage 2 works commenced in February 2019 and includes the delivery of a new Northern Learning Centre and a new Eastern Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) hub.

The construction of the new Eastern Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics was completed in December 2019 and is currently in use. The remaining Stage 2 building works, including the Northern Learning Centre, were completed in mid-2020.

Principals:

  • Stephen Loggie (2007–2009)
  • Kath Kayrooz (2010–2013)
  • Judy Neilson (2014)
  • Kath Kayrooz (2015–present)

Criticisms and Controversies[edit]

In recent years, QASMT has been the subject of media attention. Headlines include:

“We feel betrayed: neighbours fear school will lock them out” [7]

“Community scores win after school opens up green space” [8]

“How P&C at Qld’s most elite school imploded” [9]

“Top Brisbane school petitioned for apology to LGBTQI+ students” [10]

“QASMT accused of misleading parents on year 12 results”. [11]

Academic results[edit]

In 2022:[12]

  • 7 students received an IB score of 45 (4.5%)
  • 49 students received an IB score of 42+ (31.2%)
  • 74 students received an IB score of 40+ (47.1%)
  • 153 students received an IB score of 30+ (97.5%)

There were 157 students in the cohort. [13]

In 2023:[14]

  • 4 students received an IB score of 45 (2.3%)
  • 30 students received an IB score of 42+ (16.9%)
  • 56 students received an IB score of 40+ (31.6%)
  • 161 students received an IB score of 30+ (91%)

There were 177 students in the cohort. [15]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "QASMT Curriculum". qasmt.eq.edu.au. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ "QCE ATAR / IBD Results and School Rankings – Top QLD Schools – 2023/2024". bettereducation.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ Welford, Rod. "Queensland's first 'Smart State Academy' for Toowong". Archived from the original on 14 October 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
  4. ^ "LINKS WITH THE LONG AGO". The Queenslander. National Library of Australia. 30 October 1930. p. 7. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Death of Hon. Hugh Mosman". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. LXVI, no. 16, 177. Queensland, Australia. 16 November 1909. p. 4. Retrieved 15 December 2016 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOR TOOWONG AREA". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 7 February 1944. p. 3. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  7. ^ "We Feel Betrayed". Courier Mail. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Community scores win". Courier Mail. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  9. ^ "How QASMT P&C imploded". Courier Mail. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  10. ^ "QASMT petitioned for apology to LGBTQI students". Q News. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  11. ^ "QASMT accused of misleading parents". Courier Mail. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  12. ^ "2022 IB Results". Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Annual Reports". Annual Reports. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  14. ^ "2023 IB Results". Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Schools Directory". Schools Directory. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.

External links[edit]

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