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Welcome back! 
July has been a really busy month.  Everyone is back from their break, and planning has commenced for the remainder of the year.  Here are some highlights from some of the events and activities:
  • The AGISP Steering Committee met at Boeing Defence Australia for the bi-monthly meeting.   
  • Aerospace teacher and Teacher Award Winner, Jon Collins, is on his amazing trip, and currently attending Space Camp as we speak!   Photos to come in next month's newsletter.
  • Aerospace students from Townsville SHS undertook an amazing work experience opportunity assisting Townsville Helicopters during the VIP helicopter transfers at the Townsville 400! (How cool!) (photos below)
  • The Australian Youth Aerospace Forum (AYAF) was yet another successful event this year, which saw 80 keen year 11 and year 12 students participate in aviation related STEM activities.  
  • St. Patrick's College (Mackay) hosted their industry partners Mackay Airport Operations Manager Mr. Philip Clark and General Manager Mr. Rob Porter, and Chrisair Maintenance Director's Claire Christensen for a meeting to discuss the support for the school and the program.  There are some great opportunities for the Aerospace Studies students at St. Patrick's College.  (photo's below)
  • The RAeS Queensland Branch held their annual Sir Hudson Fysh Dinner.  
  • Townsville SHS  hosted an Aerospace GISP meeting between themselves and their local industry partners. Such a great meeting discussing ways they can assist the school with growing aerospace to be bigger and better over the coming years ahead. Thank you to Adrian Norman (Cleveland Bay Aviation), Dick Arnold (Townsville Helicopters), Jason Rainbird (Townsville Airport), Joanne Heenan, (Defence Work Experience), and Heath Coleman (Townsville Airport).  (Photos below)
  • Calamvale Community College Aeropsace students toured Qantas Hangar 3
  • Brisbane SHS Aerospace students took a trip out to the RAAF Amberley base where they were treated to lots of aircraft taking-off and landing including a special fly by, by an F18.  The students were lucky to go up into the tower as well as tour through both Boeing Defence Australia, and TAE Aerospace's facilities.  
  • UQ direct entry applications are now open.  Packages have been sent to all of the principals to share with their respective schools
  • Applications are now open for the 2017 Aerospace Education Awards.  (details below)
  • QUT  and Griffith University have announced their bonus rank scheme for those students studying Aerospace Studies.  
  • Oakey SHS played host to their local industry partners Boeing Defence Australia (Oakey) and Airbus (Oakey) to discuss how they can work with the school community.   Exciting plans in the works now.  (photo below)
Don't forget to keep sending in those photos from your adventures and to like the GISP Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages.  
If you have anything you would like included in the monthly e-newsletters, please email me all the information and photos.

Warmest regards
Jennifer
2017 Aerospace Education Awards nominations
are now open!
$25,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs!!
 
The following awards and scholarships are on offer:
  •  Year 10 GE Aviation Aerospace Award – Sponsored by GE Aviation
  • NEW AWARD! AYAA Future Aerospace Leader Award – Sponsored by Australian Youth Aerospace Association
  • Year 11 BAC Aerospace Studies Award – Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Corporation
  • Year 11 Qantas Quest Award – Sponsored by Qantas Airways
  • Year 12 Airways Aviation Aerospace Studies Award – Sponsored by Airways Aviation
  • Aeroskills Scholarship Award – Sponsored by Boeing Defence Australia
  • Female Aerospace Student Award – Sponsored by Boeing Defence Australia
  • The Honourable Company of Air Pilots Award – Sponsored by The Honourable Company of Air Pilots
  • TAE Aerospace Young Innovators Award – Sponsored by TAE Aerospace
  • The Royal Aeronautical Society Award – Sponsored by the Royal Aeronautical Society
  • Spirit of Boeing Award – Sponsored by Boeing Defence Australia
  • Teacher Excellence Award – Sponsored by Boeing Defence Australia, Brisbane Airport Corporation, GE Aviation and Virgin Australia
     All entries MUST be submitted no later than Friday 6 October 2017!
The awards ceremony will be held:
Date: Tuesday 21 November 2017
Time: 10:30am for an 11am start
Where: Parliament House
Brisbane, QLD
Good luck to all students who apply.  
(photo is The Honourable Yvette D'Ath, Minister for Skills and Training, with winners and finalists at the 2016 Aerospace Education Awards, held at Parliament House)
Just announced!!!
Airways Aviation are now offering the Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations & Service). 
 
The course will be commencing in 2018 and is being run in a number of ways – a 6 month full time course for recent school leavers, or those wanting a career change; an 18 month part-time course for current students starting Grade 11 in 2018. 
 
Airways is now offering all schools in South East Queensland, who participate in the Gateway School program, the opportunity for their students to complement their existing studies in Aviation with their new Cert III program.  With subject selection time of year, they are ready to work with schools on the options available for them to offer students, Airways is offering this course at all of our Academies – Caloundra, Brisbane, and Coolangatta.
For more information, please contact:
Tim Hillier - t.hillier@airwaysaviation.com 
HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!

Aerospace Studies has been included in BOTH QUT AND Griffith University's entry bonus scheme!!

With Aerospace Studies now included in QUT and Griffith’s entry bonus scheme, Australian year 12 students who successfully complete Aerospace Studies could earn 2 bonus points if they apply for QUT’s Bachelor of Engineering single and double degrees or Griffith University's Bachelor of Aviation or Aviation Management degrees. Students qualifying for bonus points across a range of subject areas could receive the maximum 8 bonus points.

QTAC arrangements have been put in place in time for the 2017 QTAC opening dates. This is now available for students applying for University entry in 2018.

For more information about the bonus entry scheme, please visit 
https://www.qut.edu.au/…/special-entry-p…/entry-bonus-scheme
https://www.griffith.edu.au/…/…/year-12-subject-bonus-scheme

A big thank you to the teams at QUT and Griffith for offering this opportunity to our Aerospace students. Yet another amazing benefit for being a part of the Gateway to Industry Schools Program!
REMINDER!
Applications are now open for UQ's direct entry program into their aerospace programs for 2018.  Please remind students to get their applications in before they miss out.
 
What's coming up
Drones are changing the World
...and the World of Drones Congress will be presented in Brisbane, Australia, 31 August to 2 September, 2017.
The Congress theme is Driving the drone economy across the Asia Pacific and the program will be presented in four segments:
  • Business and education implementation of drone technology
  • Drones in creative industries, the community and urban spaces
  • The drone industry and regulation
  • Drones and the environment, agriculture, resources and construction industries
Each segment will include keynote & plenary sessions and a choice of specialised concurrent sessions.
REGISTER HERE
A word from the QCAA
If you have questions about the current Aerospace Studies syllabus, please contact Senior Education Officer Karryn McCluskey - 3864 0454 or kerryn.mccluskey@qcaa.qld.edu.au 

If you have questions about the new Aerospace Systems syllabus, please contact Principal Education Officer, Brad Walmsley - 3864 0460 or brad.walmsley@qcaa.qld.edu.au 
LifeFlight Brisbane Benefit Dinner
When: Saturday 21 October 2017
Time: 6:00pm-Midnight
Where: Royal International Convention Center at
Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds
Dress: Black Tie
For more information, contact Min on 0403 030 639 or min.swan@whitehousecelebrations.com.au or events@lifeflight.org.au.
2017 Aviation Expo
The AGISP will be having a table at this year's Aviation Expo, being held at Aviation Australia.  Saturday 19 August 2017.  
Come and say hello and meet some of our very own Aerospace schools, teachers and students.
Time: 10am-4pm
 
We are again participating in Brisbane Open House on Sat 7 Oct 2017.  The event is open from 10-4 and is made up of terminal tours, historical talks, airside bus tours, food, entertainment and aircraft rides/displays.  The theme is Heritage and the celebration of the 75th anniversary of General Macarthur who established the HQ for the South Pacific platform to protect against the Japanese invasion after Pearl Harbour.
If you are interested in exhibiting or volunteering, please contact 
Heather Mattes
3275 8000 or heather@archerfieldairport.com.au
Tingalpa Model Club Educational Fly in
Objective for the Day
The day is to complete student assessment in a dedicated flying environment.
The goal of the day is for students: 
  • Complete Assessment
  • Have a Fun Fly with fellow students
  • Turbine Jet demo flights
  • Have a BBQ lunch to conclude the day
  • Presentations presented for various awards for the day events
Date: Wed 25 October 2017
Time: 7:30am - 2:30pm
Where:Minippi Parkland,
Stanton Road West, Tingalpa
For more information, or to register, please contact Chris Patterson 041 770 0981 or email cpate45@eq.edu.au
Project Note:
The Aerospace GISP Project Manager will be taking a short leave of absence starting Monday 27 November 2017 for approx 8 months.   Recruitment for the role will commence in September 2017.  
Air Force Tech Camp at RAAF Amberley
Do you have any young female students interested in an Aviation or Engineering career?
The Defence Work Experience Program is offering placement opportunities at their Air Force Tech Camp held at RAAF Base Amberley, 4-8 September 2017.
Applications Close 9 August.
To apply go to www.defence.gov.au/workexperience    Reference No is WEP/01671/17, or for more information follow this LINK.
26-27 
September 2017
The UAV Challenge team are pleased to announce that the rules for the 2017 Airborne Delivery Challenge for high-school age students have now been released.   Registrations for the competition are now also open. You can register your high-school age team here via this online form. Finally, the Accelipens are available for borrowing. Check the High-School page for further details.

Prizes:

  • First Place AUD$5,000
  • Second Place AUD$2,000
  • Third Place AUD$1,000
  • First Placed Rookie Team: AUD$2,000
Don't forget to email me your calendar updates!
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#gatewayschools
Highlights from July
Thank you to all our loyal supporters and sponsors.  
 
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