Senior School
Senior School Academic Achievement Awards
Churchie takes great delight in celebrating student success in all areas of school life.
Boys in Years 7 to 12 have been updated regarding new parameters for Academic Achievement Awards. These awards are always presented in Term 1 and Term 3 during Headmaster’s Assembly for work completed in the previous semester.
The changes outlined below will come into effect in Term 3 this year, with awards that reflect Semester 1 efforts and results. The changes are subtle but ensure greater levels of fairness for all students. For example, there were occasional situations with our previous parameters (which were largely based on subject grades) where students with strong overall percentages were excluded (e.g. outstanding A+ results in five subjects and two high B+ results), while students with weaker overall percentages were included (e.g. with 6 low As and one B). Our new metrics prevent this issue and still allow for a reasonable number of students to be recognised for their hard work and success.
Therefore, Academic Achievement Awards will now be presented for each semester as follows:
- Top 10% of the cohort based on the mean percentage or all As (or the equivalent for Year 11 and 12 IB students)
- A minimum of a B in RE
- Full subject load for Year Level
- Typically at least 85% of Learning Behaviours at or above ‘Consistently’ (4) across all subjects for the most recent full semester
* QCE Applied subjects in Years 11 and 12 given normalised percentage results based on A-E grades.
This information is also available in myChurchie through the Academics tile.
Richard Wheeldon
Deputy Headmaster
Queensland Powerchair Football
Written by Year 11 student, Jack Parry.
On Tuesday, I represented Queensland Powerchair Football at Parliament House. It was hosted by Football Queensland to celebrate the launch of the 2024 season. I met many politicians including Deputy Premier Cameron Dick, who is a Churchie Old Boy. The day provided a forum to elevate the visibility of Powerchair Football as well as educate the parliamentarians. It was an informal but effective opportunity to showcase Queensland Powerchair Football and the clubs’ achievements and skills. It is also a great opportunity to promote the value of inclusive football to the ministers and local members of parliament.
2024 Young Instrumentalist Prize
On Saturday, Eric Kim (Year 11) won the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Young Instrumentalist Prize, and Gabin Won (Year 11) came second—a huge achievement for both boys!
Dr Alex Krzensk
Acting Head of the Senior School
Study Hub: Years 9 and 10 AI-powered feedback
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024 (Week 5)
Venue: The Centenary Library, level 1 (CL110)
Who: Students in Years 9 and 10
Time: 3:20 to 4:15 pm
Presenter: Fiona Philip
RSVP: Kelly.Jackson@churchie.com.au
Please RSVP by email. Limited spaces available.
Learn how to use AI ethically to provide constructive and targeted feedback on your writing. From simple tips to improve spelling, grammar, and cohesion to identifying gaps and weaknesses against the marking criteria, this session will empower you to use AI ethically in your writing process.
The session will include strategies for writing across different subject areas, including analytical, persuasive, creative and report writing genres.
Please bring a digital copy of a piece of writing you would like feedback on.
Limited spaces available.
Kelly Jackson
Senior Learning Support Coordinator