Year 11 QUT STEM Opportunity

Applications have opened for Start QUT STEM Intensives – a program designed for high-achieving Year 11 students entering Year 12 in 2026 to undertake a first-year STEM unit over the summer holidays. This is an intensive program delivered over two weeks with different units including lectures, discussion, exercises, lab experiments and assessment. Learnings start with a face-to-face orientation session prior to the program commencing where you will be introduced to your unit and connect with your peers. Pre-class readings and activities before and during the intensive block may also be required for your unit.

The intensive unit will be led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) academics and assisted by current undergraduate students. Depending on your chosen QUT degree, you may be able to receive advanced standing (credit) for successful completion of your unit, putting you ahead of your peers and setting you up for future success.

Limited places are available in each unit. Students are enrolled on a first-come basis, and you will be notified if your preferred unit is not available.

Year 12 Students Preparing for Life Beyond Carmel

We are fast approaching that time of year that sees our Year 12s start to determine their ‘what next’. I’m happy to report that students have begun to engage in meaningful conversations about their results, their aspirations and what life beyond Carmel might look like.

To support your learners, I would encourage you all to engage with the QTAC Passport resources which will outline everything you need to know about life post-school.

QCAA Student Portal (MyQCE)

All Year 12 students should have signed up and registered for the QCAA Student Portal (MyQCE). Link at: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/

Confirmed results for all General subjects will have been published into the portal. The second Confirmation event (IA2/IA3) is in progress and further results will be published in the portal by September. The portal will also have your child’s schedule for the QCAA external examinations and other resources.

Importantly, Year 12 students need to download the Senior Statement and QCE from the QCAA student portal after graduation. This is not mailed out. Please ensure that your child knows their username and login.

QTAC ATAR Portal

If your child is ATAR eligible, they need to login to the QTAC website to register for the ATAR portal at: https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/

When registering for the QTAC portal, each student needs the following personal details ready before they begin the process:

• Full name (as shown on the QCAA learning account)
• Date of birth
• LUI number
• Personal email address (do not use your school email)

Students are able to apply for their Tertiary preferences now and will do so through this portal. ATAR scores will be released to students between 8am – 9am on Friday 13 December. The QCAA will release Senior Statements and QCE’s (via the QCAA portal) on 11 December.

Year 12 Students Post School Pathway Interviews:

Post-school pathway interviews with Year 12 students have been progressing well over the past weeks. These interviews are a great opportunity to discuss your child’s post-school goals and aspirations and to construct a plan for achieving these. Students who aspire to undertake tertiary study next year are supported in the QTAC application process during the interview.

Senior Assessment Blocks in Term 3:

There are two assessment block periods for Years 11 and 12 which occur at the end of Term 3. The Year 11 assessment block will take place in Week 9 of Term 3 from Monday 8 – Friday 12 September. The Year 12 Mock assessment block will be held from Thursday 11 September (Week 9) to Thursday 18 September (Week 10). During the assessment blocks, there will be no timetabled classes running for each respective year level. Students will only need to attend school for scheduled examinations. A supervised study space will be provided in the College Library for students to access who elect to remain on campus either before or after scheduled exams.

If you have any questions about your child’s learning in Years 10-12, please contact me at the College.

Ms Cher Williams