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Nominate for the 2026 STEM Girl Power Initiative

Express your interest to your school if you are a current Year 9 student or a teacher for the 2026 STEM Girl Power Program. Up to 60 students will experience STEM careers firsthand at the STEM Girl Power Camp in Brisbane in May 2026. Participants will also connect with industry experts and peers from across the state throughout the year. Visit the STEM Girl Power page (link: https://learningplace.eq.edu.au/cx/resources/file/5da759ed-285d-4132-b8e8-58198109fb03/1/html/girl-power.html) to find out more and start your nomination.

Buying a car? How safe is it?

If your child is looking for their first car, safety should come first. Cars with a 4 or 5-star safety rating offer better protection in a crash. The free Safe Cars QLD search tool makes it easy to compare vehicles by price, make and model, type, or even number plate. You can also filter for P-plater approved options.

Before buying, check the safety rating, the more stars, the safer they’ll be. Start here: www.qld.gov.au/safecars

National Youth Parliament 2026: students can apply now

Students aged 16-17 years in August 2026 should apply online before 21 November to participate in the National Youth Parliament which brings together 150 students, each representing one of Australia’s federal electorates, for an immersive five-day experience in Canberra free of charge. It’s a unique opportunity for them to engage directly in our democracy and learn about parliamentary processes, including how bills are drafted, debated and passed into law. 

Esk State School  - 150th Anniversary Memorabilia Display - Call for Contributions

As part of our 150th anniversary celebrations, we will be creating a special memorabilia display showcasing photographs and student work from years past.

If you are a former student who attended Esk State School within the past 15 years and are willing to share photos or examples of your work for this display, we kindly invite you to complete a Project Consent Form.

The form can be downloaded below and returned via email to admin@eskss.eq.edu.au, by post, or hand-delivered to the school office.

We sincerely appreciate your contribution in helping us celebrate this important milestone in our school’s history.

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IGA Job Application Forms

Job application forms for the local IGA are now available in the school office. If any students are interested in applying, please feel free to drop by and pick one up. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience in our community!