University Showcase at PLC cancelled (Year 12)

Due to ongoing uncertainty regarding COVID-19 restrictions, the Sunshine Coast University Showcase tour has been cancelled. This event was scheduled for 9th March, as noted in the College Calendar. There will be no replacement event, but individual universities will be invited to visit the school during the year to talk with interested students.

Griffith Film School Experience Week (Year 11 and 12)

The Griffith Film School Experience Week is tailored to Year 11 and 12 students considering future study in animation, games design, or film and screen media. During the week-long program, participants will choose a study area and be taught by our highly skilled, industry connected teaching team to gain theoretical and practical skills. Register here.

Study University level Chemistry and Physics while you are still at school (Year 11)

Griffith University Sciences offers online courses that high school students can start in Year 11, and complete in Year 12. These university-level courses cover many of the topics taught in senior chemistry and physics, providing additional resources to facilitate and extend learning of senior science subjects. Students who pass these courses will receive credit for Griffith University 1st year science courses, and adjustments towards their selection rank. Find out more here.

Crash course in building satellites (Years 7-11)

What does it take to build satellites and plan a week-long space mission? Griffith University is hosting a crash course for the 2022 World Science Festival Mission Control’s Apprentice Program for students in Years 7-11. 

Based in Mission Control, students will learn how to build satellites and plan a week-long space mission, with adequate resources so the satellite maintains sufficient power to complete the mission goals. Places are limited. Register here.

Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development