Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As we reach the end of Week 2, it has been encouraging to see students settle quickly into Semester 2 with enthusiasm and purpose. Over the past fortnight, students have reflected on their Semester 1 progress, set goals for the months ahead, and recommitted themselves to their learning journey.

Campus Support Team

As shared earlier this term, Brisbane Campus has now transitioned to our new Campus Support Team (CST) structure. This new model replaces the previous Campus Board and Campus Administrator roles and forms part of a global initiative designed to simplify volunteer operations while strengthening support for our campus community.

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our outgoing Campus Board and Campus Administrator team for their years of service, commitment and care for our school.

We also look forward to working alongside our Campus Support Team leads:

• Pastoral Care – Clifton Caldwell (Lead CST)
• Buildings & Operations – Ben Millar
• Culture – Brodie Parker

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and support our students, staff and families as we continue to strengthen our campus.

2027 Subject Selection

Students in Years 8, 9 and 10 have been actively involved in the 2027 subject selection process. It has been pleasing to see students thoughtfully considering their future pathways and taking increasing ownership of their learning. These decisions help students align their interests, strengths and aspirations with their future educational journey.

Parent-Teacher Interviews

This week provided an excellent opportunity for families, students and teachers to connect through our Parent-Teacher Interviews. Thank you to everyone who participated. The partnership between home and school is one of the most significant contributors to student success, and these conversations help ensure we are working together to support each learner's growth and development.

Green Thumbs Farm Excursion

Our Primary students enjoyed their excursion to Green Thumbs Farm today. Experiences such as these provide valuable opportunities for hands-on learning, helping students deepen their understanding through real-world experiences while building connections beyond the classroom. I look forward to hearing about their learning and discoveries.

Year 12 Community Mentor Session

Today, we were pleased to welcome a group of community members who met with our Year 12 students to discuss life beyond school and the attributes, behaviours and habits that contribute to success in the workplace. Opportunities such as these help strengthen the connection between school and the wider community while providing students with valuable insights into future pathways and expectations. We are grateful to those who generously shared their experience and advice with our students.

MAP Testing in Week 5

Students in Years 3-11 will complete MAP Growth testing in Week 5. These assessments provide valuable insights into each student's progress and help staff tailor learning to individual needs. Parents can support their child's learning by encouraging regular engagement with IXL, our personalised learning platform. IXL activities are linked to previous MAP Growth results and provide targeted opportunities for students to strengthen areas for growth while consolidating existing skills.

Visitors to Our Campus

We have also been pleased to welcome several visitors to our campus in recent weeks, including Ashley Woolnough, Global Head of People & Culture, and Jakob Gray, Global Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance, who were at Brisbane Campus today.

In addition, members of the People & Culture team recently partnered with our campus at an Australian Catholic University careers event to help promote OneSchool Global and future employment opportunities.

We were also pleased to host members of the Communications team who met with a group of Brisbane parents to gather feedback on the upcoming OnePortal app. Thank you to the parents who took part in the pilot session.

Principal's Day

Today also provided an opportunity to celebrate Principal's Day. I would like to sincerely thank students and staff for the thoughtful cards, kind wishes and morning tea. It was a privilege to celebrate alongside Mr Tom Percasky, Regional Principal, who was also recognised on the day.

While Assistant Campus Principal Mr Shane Price was unable to be with us today, I am sure he will enjoy receiving his gift upon his return.

School leadership brings both opportunities and challenges, but it is a privilege to work alongside such a supportive community and play a part in helping young people grow, learn and prepare for the future.

Thank you for your continued support as we begin another exciting semester together.

Lincoln Barrett

Campus Principal

Levi Sutton Year 5

Levi Sutton has made a fantastic start to the term, consistently demonstrating our OSG values through his commitment and diligence in every lesson. He has remained focused on his learning and has made a huge step forward in Mathematics. Levi has also shown great resilience as he persevered through challenging new concepts and skills, working hard to overcome obstacles by asking for help from peers and teachers. His positive attitude and determination have been impressive, and he should be very proud of his efforts. Well done, Levi! You are truly embodying our OSG values and setting a wonderful example for others.

Aisling Meredith

The students returned refreshed, enthusiastic, and ready to learn. Over the first two weeks, Primary students have been busy working collaboratively in their Maths groups, strengthening their problem-solving skills and mathematical understanding. In Science, they have enjoyed learning about the fascinating world of bees and the important role they play in our environment.

Our creativity has also been buzzing in Art, where students have been drawing detailed beehives inspired by their learning. In Technology, students have begun exploring how mechanisms work and have started creating their own automata projects. We have also begun exploring our new class novel, with students already engaging in thoughtful discussions and making predictions about the story.

It has been a fantastic start to the term, and we look forward to sharing more of our learning journey with you in the weeks ahead

Leila Loader

We are excited to announce the return of Book Week 2026 and our creative Story in a Jar Competition ! This engaging activity encourages students to celebrate their love of reading by bringing a favourite story to life in a unique and imaginative way.

Important Dates

• Book Week: Week beginning 24 August (Week 6)
• Story in a Jar Creation Week: During class time in Week 6
• Book Parade and Activities: Morning of Friday 28 August . Students are invited to dress as their favourite book character.
• Competition Entries Close: Friday 28 August
• Winners Announced: End of Term 3 (date to be confirmed)

What is a Story in a Jar?

A Story in a Jar is a miniature scene or display created inside a jar that represents a book, story, or fictional world. Students may:

• Recreate a favourite scene from a book.
• Design a 360-degree diorama similar to a book nook.
• Create a collection of clues and objects that other students can use to guess the story.

The possibilities are endless, and creativity is encouraged!

How Families Can Help Prepare

Before Week 6, students are encouraged to:

1. Choose a favourite book that is age-appropriate and suitable for our school library guidelines.
2. Decide whether they would like to recreate a scene or create a clue-based mystery jar.
3. Collect a clean, suitable jar.
4. Gather any special materials or props they may wish to include. Students will also have access to school art and craft supplies.
5. Begin thinking about a Book Week dress-up character.

Competition Information

Participation in classroom Story in a Jar activities is part of our Book Week celebrations; however, entering the competition is optional.

Students may enter:

• Individually, or
• In a small team of up to three students.

Entries will be judged by class teachers and Primary Lead Teachers, with campus winners selected from each year level.

🎉 Prizes

• 🥇 1st Prize: $75 Book Voucher
• 🥈 2nd Prize: $50 Book Voucher
• 🥉 3rd Prize: $25 Book Voucher

We Can't Wait!

We look forward to seeing the creativity, imagination, and love of literature that our students bring to this year's Story in a Jar Competition. Thank you for your support in helping make Book Week a memorable celebration of reading and storytelling.

Kind regards,

The Primary Team

A Message from the Student Leadership Team

Welcome back to Term 3! We hope everyone had a great break and is ready for another exciting term.

We wrapped up Term 2 with an unforgettable 54–54 State of Origin draw, meaning a Grand Final is on the way this term.

Thanks to the support of families and friends, we also raised $5,850, which was donated to FightMND! and our campus. A selection of photos from the end of Term 2 day can be viewed below.

There are plenty of exciting events coming up this term, so keep an eye out—you won't want to miss them!

Lastly, today is World Principal's Day. A big thank you to Mr Barrett, Mr Price and Mr Percasky for their leadership and everything they do for our campus!

Here's to a great Term 3!

The Year 7 students are beginning their journey of discovering the flavours of the world, starting with an exploration of Indigenous food practices and traditional recipes. Students prepared damper and experimented by incorporating additional ingredients to enhance the flavour and develop their understanding of adapting recipes. Next, students will continue their culinary exploration by creating a delicious kangaroo pie, further investigating native Australian ingredients and cultural food traditions.

Eve El Gharniti

The Year 8 students have been exploring the importance of serving sizes by completing an activity based on the recommendations from the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Students developed their understanding of appropriate portion sizes and how balanced food choices contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Next, students will be applying this knowledge by designing and creating healthy bento boxes, focusing on serving sizes, nutritious ingredients, and the balance of flavours, textures, and colours to create appealing and well-rounded meals.

Eve El Gharniti

The Year 9 &10 students have begun exploring their new “Modern Trends” assignment, they kicked off their learning journey with a sensory taste-testing experience. Students investigated emerging food trends by sampling a range of innovative flavours and products, including hot honey, pickles, kimchi, wasabi seaweed, and matcha-flavoured protein bites. This activity encouraged students to explore current food movements, analyse flavour profiles, and develop a deeper understanding of how trends influence contemporary food choices.

Eve El Gharniti

Secondary Sport This Term: Invasion Games, Strong Foundations and Injury-Smart Athletes

Dear Parents,

This term Secondary Sport is packed with invasion games — dynamic, team-based activities where players work to advance into opposition territory to score. Students will rotate through AFL, Basketball, Action Soccer, NRL and NFL over a structured 10-week program. These sports develop decision-making under pressure, spatial awareness, teamwork, communication and a broad range of movement skills that transfer well across court, field and everyday physical literacy.

Term Schedule

Week 1: AFL & Basketball

Week 2: Action Soccer & NRL

Week 3: NRL & Basketball

Week 4: Basketball & NFL

Week 5: AFL & Basketball

Week 6: Action Soccer & NRL

Week 7: NRL & Basketball

Week 8: Basketball & NFL

Week 9: AFL & Basketball

Week 10: NRL & Basketball

Every session begins with 15 minutes of focused strength and conditioning before kick-off. This is a deliberate injury-prevention priority for our young student athletes. Properly designed and supervised resistance training is safe for adolescents and has been shown to enhance muscular strength and power, improve motor skill performance, and increase resistance to sports-related injuries (Faigenbaum et al., 2009; NSCA Position Statement). Australian Strength and Conditioning Association guidance similarly supports age-appropriate strength work as part of long-term athletic development when technique and supervision are prioritised.

We strongly encourage students to continue simple strength and conditioning work at home. Consistency outside school sessions accelerates progress and further reduces injury risk.

Home Balance Challenge

Balance and proprioception training is one of the highest-return investments for reducing ankle, knee and lower-limb injuries common in invasion sports. Complete this progressive challenge 3 times per week (non-consecutive days). Quality of movement matters more than speed.

Weeks 1–3 (Foundation)

• Single-leg stand (eyes open): 3 × 30 seconds each leg
• Single-leg stand on a soft surface (folded towel or pillow): 3 × 20–30 seconds each leg
• Tandem stance (heel-to-toe) with arms crossed: 3 × 30 seconds

Weeks 4–6 (Progression)

• Single-leg stand with eyes closed: 3 × 20–30 seconds each leg
• Single-leg Romanian deadlift (bodyweight, slow and controlled): 2–3 × 8–10 each leg
• Single-leg stand while catching and throwing a soft ball or small object: 3 × 20–30 seconds each leg

Weeks 7–10 (Challenge)

• Single-leg stand on soft surface with eyes closed: 3 × 15–25 seconds each leg
• Lateral hop and stick (hop sideways and hold the landing for 3 seconds): 2–3 × 6–8 each side
• Single-leg calf raise with slow lowering: 2 × 10–12 each leg

Students can log their sessions and note improvements in stability. Parents are welcome to join — modelling the behaviour is powerful.

Fuelling Young Athletes: Protein and Everyday Eating

Strength and conditioning work is most effective when supported by good nutrition. Adolescent athletes typically benefit from a daily protein intake in the range of approximately 1.2–1.6 g per kilogram of body weight , spread across meals and snacks rather than consumed in one large serve. This supports growth, recovery and adaptation to training (sports nutrition consensus for adolescent athletes).

Practical targets:

• Aim for a quality protein source at each main meal (eggs, dairy, lean meat, chicken, fish, legumes, Greek yoghurt, or fortified plant options).
• Include protein in post-session snacks where possible (e.g., yoghurt and fruit, milk-based drink, or a handful of nuts with a sandwich).
• Pair protein with colourful vegetables, fruit and quality carbohydrates for energy and overall recovery.
• Prioritise consistent meal patterns, adequate hydration and sleep — these remain the foundations of healthy development.

A balanced plate approach (roughly one-quarter to one-third protein-rich food, plenty of vegetables/salad, and smart carbohydrate choices) works well for most secondary students.

We are excited about the learning and development opportunities this term offers. Invasion games build more than sporting skill — they develop resilience, cooperation and physical confidence that serve students well beyond the field or court. With the addition of structured strength and conditioning and a clear focus on injury prevention, our young athletes are being set up for safer, more successful participation.

Please encourage your child to engage fully in both the school sessions and the home balance challenge. If you have any questions about the program, nutrition support or how to modify the home exercises, feel free to reach out to the Secondary Sport team.

Roberto Carvalho

General Business Update – Year 11 & 12 Building Exam-Ready Skills: Pen, Paper and Critical Thinking

Parents,

This term in General Business (Years 11 and 12) we are deliberately returning to fundamentals that matter most under exam conditions: clear thinking, structured writing, and the confident use of pen and paper . Students will complete regular handwritten responses, case-study annotations and timed extended answers. Digital tools remain useful for research and drafting, but the final product for external assessment is produced by hand. Practising under exam-like conditions builds stamina, organisation and the ability to communicate ideas clearly without the safety net of editing tools.

Year 12 Focus: Businesses in the Post-Maturity Stage

Year 12 students are concentrating on businesses that have moved beyond maturity — organisations facing declining sales, increased competition, changing customer preferences or the need for renewal. The emphasis is on higher-order skills: analysis (breaking down the situation using data and theory) and evaluation (weighing options and justifying a course of action). Students learn to synthesise multiple sources of information rather than simply describe them.

A Worked Example: Analysis Leading to Recommendation

Consider a well-established Australian retail or hospitality business that has reached the post-maturity stage. Management is reviewing strategy in light of current conditions.

Key data points students might analyse:

• Headline inflation (CPI) stood at 3.8% in the 12 months to June 2026, with the RBA’s preferred trimmed-mean measure at 3.6%. Both remain above the Reserve Bank’s 2–3% target band.
• The RBA cash rate target is currently 4.35%. The Board has already tightened policy earlier in 2026 and continues to monitor whether further action is required to return inflation to target.
• Sociocultural trends show Australian consumers under sustained cost-of-living pressure. Shoppers are researching more carefully before purchasing, prioritising value and reliability, and many households are adjusting spending habits. Intergenerational support (older family members assisting younger ones with major costs) is also reshaping demand patterns.

Analysis and synthesis process:

1. Higher interest rates and persistent inflation increase operating costs (wages, rent, utilities, inventory) and reduce discretionary spending power for many customers.
2. In a post-maturity business, these pressures typically accelerate the decline of weaker product lines or less efficient outlets.
3. At the same time, value-conscious consumers create opportunities for businesses that can demonstrate genuine quality, reliability or community connection rather than pure novelty.
4. Combining the economic data (inflation + cash rate) with sociocultural evidence (cautious, research-driven consumers) points to a need for tighter cost control and clearer value positioning.

Plausible recommendation that could emerge: The business should prioritise a controlled rationalisation of underperforming locations or product lines while investing modestly in digital tools and staff training that improve the customer experience and reinforce value-for-money messaging. This dual approach aims to protect margins in the short term and strengthen loyalty among cost-conscious but still engaged customers.

Important Message for Students (and Parents)

In Business, a recommendation does not need to be the single “correct” answer that a marker has pre-determined. Markers are looking for the quality of the thinking that leads to the recommendation. A well-supported, logical and realistic suggestion that flows directly from thorough analysis and synthesis of the evidence will score highly — even if another student reaches a different (but equally well-justified) conclusion. The skill being assessed is the ability to connect data, theory and real-world context into a coherent argument.

We encourage students to practise writing these responses by hand, under timed conditions, and to discuss their reasoning at home. Asking “Why does this evidence lead to that recommendation?” is one of the most powerful ways to deepen understanding.

If you have questions about the program, assessment structure or how best to support your child with handwritten practice, please contact the Business teaching team.

We look forward to a focused and productive term of developing thoughtful, exam-ready business thinkers.

Roberto Carvalho

Lions roar to victory in Global House Cup Season 1

The Green Lions have claimed the 2026 Global House Cup Season 1 title , securing their sixth championship since the competition began in 2017.

From January to June, students across North America, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Argentina, and Europe demonstrated the qualities of the OSG Quality Student Persona , with staff submitting 216,398 recognitions celebrating students who went above and beyond. These submissions highlighted attributes such as Living the Values, Being Self-Directed, Taking Ownership, Solving Problems, and Maintaining a Positive Attitude.

Student Persona - Totals

Lives the Values - 30,726

Is Self-Directed - 33,563

Is a Team Player - 27,603

Is Diligent - 57,961

Is a Problem Solver - 12,435

Takes Ownership - 18,085

Has a Positive Attitude - 36,025

The competition was one of the closest in Global House Cup history, with just 227 points separating first and third place . The final standings were:

1. Lions – 72,333 points
2. Mustangs – 72,109 points
3. Bears – 72,106 points

Congratulations to the Lions on their well-earned victory and thank you to everyone for making the Global House Cup such a meaningful celebration of student achievement and character. We look forward to another exciting season ahead.

The QCAA External Assessment Timetable for 2026 is attached and is also available on the myQCE portal.

Students can access a range of valuable resources on the myQCE portal to help them prepare for their external exams. These include:

Information about each external exam, including format, duration, and conditions

Past exam papers and sample assessments for revision and practice

Subject syllabuses outlining key content and skills required

Marking guides and subject reports to show how responses are assessed

Personal learning account to track QCE progress and achievements

Updates and important information about exam timetables and requirements

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Student ID cards are now available from the school office for $5 each.

Please send an envelope with the students name, year level and $5 enclosed, to the office and we will send the ID card home with the student.

Links to OSG Policies and Procedures can be found in the Resources tab .

Below are some Brisbane Campus document links for your information.

If you would like to get in touch with us or require any further information, please see contact details below.

Phone: 07 3859 3300

Email: admin.brisbane@au.oneschoolglobal.com