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 Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) is a selective entry high school in Toowong, Queensland, Australia.[1] It was developed in partnership with the University of Queensland. QASMT offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to students in Year 11 and 12, and also offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to Year 7–9 students. Year 10 is an IB Diploma preparation year designed by the school.[2] The school is one of three state high schools for highly capable students in Queensland; the others are the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences.

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

History

As part of the Queensland Government's Smart State Strategy, which aims to foster knowledge, creativity, and innovation within QLD, Premier Peter Beattie announced the creation of the Queensland Academies on 17 April 2005. The Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics & Technology (QASMT) subsequently opened in January 2007. The University of Queensland established the school, focusing 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."[4]

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[5] and subsequently the residence of his brother-in-law Hugh Mosman (who discovered gold at Charters Towers).[6] Easton Gray was sold in 1944 for the construction of Toowong State High School, later Toowong College.[7]

In 2007, The Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) was established in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology with a focus on 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 on medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, optometry, and medical research.[8]

The construction of the new Eastern Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics building (L-Block) was completed in December 2019. The Northern Learning Centre building (M-Block) was completed in mid-2020.[citation needed]

Principals

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

Criticisms and Controversies

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

“We feel betrayed: neighbours fear school will lock them out” [9]

“Community scores win after school opens up green space” [10]

“How P&C at Qld’s most elite school imploded” [11]

“Top Brisbane school petitioned for apology to LGBTQI+ students” [12]

“QASMT accused of misleading parents on year 12 results”. [13]

“ Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology principal and deputy accused of giving jobs to relatives”. [14]

See also

References

  1. ^ Holdsworth, Matty (20 May 2022). "Exclusive Brisbane school at centre of alleged data breach". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ "QASMT Curriculum". qasmt.eq.edu.au. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ "QCE ATAR / IBD Results and School Rankings – Top QLD Schools – 2023/2024". bettereducation.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  4. ^ Welford, Rod. "Queensland's first 'Smart State Academy' for Toowong". Archived from the original on 14 October 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2011.
  5. ^ "LINKS WITH THE LONG AGO". The Queenslander. National Library of Australia. 30 October 1930. p. 7. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOR TOOWONG AREA". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 7 February 1944. p. 3. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  8. ^ "Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus". Queensland Academies. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  9. ^ "We Feel Betrayed". Courier Mail. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Community scores win". Courier Mail. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  11. ^ "How QASMT P&C imploded". Courier Mail. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  12. ^ "QASMT petitioned for apology to LGBTQI students". Q News. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  13. ^ "QASMT accused of misleading parents". Courier Mail. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Principal and Deputy Accused of Giving Jobs to Relatives". Courier Mail. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2024.