QSITE Far North Queensland Chapter

Our Chapter strives to annually conduct a variety of technology workshops and information services to assist in promoting the effective use of Information and Communication Technologies within FNQ classrooms. We strive to provide teachers in our remote area of the state with up to date information, teaching ideas and classroom resources. We continue to use the geography of cyberspace to reach QSITE members and professionals in our area.

The Far North Queensland Chapter sustains a pleasing level of membership (both personal and institutional).  We strive to raise the profile of QSITE in Far North Queensland schools, as well as taking a leadership role in celebrating the best practice of Far North Queensland teachers and students.

Our small Chapter’s history also boasts numerous past winners of annual State QSITE awards from Educator of the Year, Leader of the Year and Emerging Leader of the Year.  We also have had ISTE Award winners and a state Life member.

We always welcome newcomers to FNQ to our proactive group.

Communication

Contact the Chapter – fnq@qsite.edu.au

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Annual Highlights

Tech in the Tropics (Conference)

About Tech in the Tropics

  • Held annually in the Cairns region
  • National & International speakers
  • Approximately 200 attendees per year
  • Attendees predominantly composed of educators interested in digital technologies

Robocup

About Robocup

  • Held annually in the Cairns region
  • Obstacle course challenge
  • Robodance challenge
  • Robot soccer challenge

Sumo Competition

About Sumo Competition

  • Held annually in the Cairns region
  • Divisions include lower primary, upper primary, junior secondary and open
  • Robot has to push opponents robot outside of a ring

Grand Prix

About Grand Prix Comp

  • Held annually in the Cairns region
  • Includes a grand prix challenge and a drag race challenge
  • Speed, acceleration and handling are the main goals

Leadership

President

Mark Holland

Vice President

Leigh Howser

Secretary/Treasurer

Kylie Jones

Upcoming Far North Queensland Events

FNQ 2025 Sumo Robotics Challenge

Bentley Park College McLaughlin Road, Bentley Park, Queensland, Australia

QSITE (The Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education) - Far North Queensland Chapter invites local High Schools and Primary Schools to enter the 2025 FNQ Sumo Robotics Challenge. This year we will be staging a SUMO ROBOTICS CHALLENGE. This event has usually been held...

FNQ 2025 RoboCup Junior Robotics Competition

Bentley Park College McLaughlin Road, Bentley Park, Queensland, Australia

QSITE (The Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education) - Far North Queensland Chapter extends an invitation to local High Schools and Primary Schools to enter the FNQ Regional RoboCup Junior Robotics Competition. RoboCup Junior is the first Robotics event to be conducted by QSITE in...