29th May 2009 - Fred Moule Pavilion, Cairns Showgrounds, Mulgrave Rd, Cairns.
Major trade-show style Careers and Education Expo attracting 3,000 Years 10-12 students from around the region,
and up to 70 exhibitors from Universities and training organisations,
professional organisations, government departments and individual companies.
GHD Design Awards
Open to students currently enrolled in Industrial Technology and Design subjects in Year 12. Students will be required to develop a design layout for a major project: site plan, floor plan, elevations and sections.
Co-ordinator, Colin Free, St Mary’s Catholic College 07 4054 6144
Awards for Excellence in Information Technology
Annual awards for students in Year 12 who undertake IT studies in secondary education.
Coordinator: Josh Whitehouse, Cairns State High School 07 4050 3033
Awards for Excellence in Physical Education
Open to Year 12 students in the Peninsula Region who are interested in pursuing a career in Physical Education/Health related field at Tertiary Level.
Coordinator: Victor Zamprogno, St Mary’s Catholic College, 07 4054 6144
Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts
Promotes the Performing Arts in secondary schools throughout the region.
Coordinator: Jane Younghusband, Bentley Park College 07 4040 8176
Awards for Excellence in Visual Arts
Open to students who are studying Visual Arts, Photography, Film and Television or recognised Creative Studies, and who wish to pursue a career in one or more of these Visual Arts forms at Tertiary level.
Co-ordinator: Janelle Williams, Trinity Bay State High School 07 4051 5788
Business Plan Competition
Promotes the development of entrepreneurial skills, problem solving and team building skills.
Coordinator: Belinda Down, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation 07 4048 1111
Hospitality and Tourism Awards
Designed for Senior Secondary Students currently enrolled in Hospitality/Tourism or Home Economics, and School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeships in these areas. Students must be able to demonstrate a commitment to Tourism and Hospitality and be seeking a career in this industry.
Co-ordinator: Jenny Walker, Mareeba State High School 07 4092 1399
Marino Moller Legal Studies Awards
Offered to Year 12 studies students who wish to purse a professional career in the law. The bursaries are designed to assist students with tertiary studies.
Coordinator: Margaret Marton, St Mary’s Catholic College 07 4054 6144
Regional Culinary Challenge
Year 11 and 12 Hospitality Students are encouraged to participate in the annual ‘cook-off’ to determine the winning Culinary School.
Coordinator: Rebecca Rokocibi, Bentley Park College 07 4040 8176
Mock Court Competition and Legal Studies Essay Competition
Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students engage with operations and protocols of Court Room procedures. The Legal Studies Competition is based on a topical essay arguing a legal issue or aspect of the law.
Coordinator: Nadine O’Farrell, Gordonvale SHS 07 4056 1077
Technology Competition
Identifies excellence in a range of multimedia/ICT areas. These include for secondary school students 2D Animation, Interactive Multimedia, 3D Animation, Digital Art, Video and Web Design.
Coordinator: Sharynne Hunt, St Monica’s College 07 4051 2744
Industrial Technology and Design Awards
Offered to Industrial Technology and Design students at both Senior or Junior levels. Categories include: Industrial Graphics; Design; Senior Mechanical Design; and Senior Construction.
Coordinator: Maurice Andrejic, Cairns State High School 07 4051 6588
Australian Institute of Office Professionals Awards
Open to students enrolled in Business Communication and Technologies, Business Organisation and Management and associated business subjects. Elisa Mlikota, Mareeba State High School 07 4092 1399 Keith Goodwin Memorial Scholarships in Accounting and Business—Open to Senior Accounting Students who wish to pursue tertiary studies in business related subjects.
Coordinator: Fay McGrath, Mareeba State High School 07 4092 1399
Early Childhood Awards
Encourages and showcases the talents of students seeking a career in Early Childhood.
Coordinator: Barbara Foster, Trinity Bay State High School 07 4051 5788
Download an application form for this award
Vocational Education and Training Awards
Promotes vocational education in schools and encourages students to pursue vocational pathways whilst completing their secondary education. The aim of the awards is to recognise the contribution Vocational Education Teachers make; recognise the support given by Employers of School Based Apprentices/ Trainees; recognise students who are completing School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships and schools who offer these opportunities.
Co-ordinator: Susan McQuillan, Woree State High School 07 4081 5222
Cairns Ports Environmental Awards
Fosters a greater awareness of water quality issues affecting the Local and Regional Environment.
Coordinator: Ray Grundy, Woree State High School 07 4081 5222
