Q: Name of the program you are enrolled in at UniSC

Bachelor of Primary Education

Q: Name of the town you went to primary school?

Hervey Bay

Q: How would you describe yourself when you were in Primary school Years 4 – 6?

Through primary school, I got to participate in robotics challenges and a nationwide app development competition, which were amazing opportunities! I also loved music, and still do!

Q: Name of the town you went to high school?

Hervey Bay

Q: Which were your favourite subjects in high school?

Technologies and The Arts

Q: How would you describe yourself when you were in High school?

Through high-school, I engaged in a lot of extra-curricular opportunities in STEM, the Arts and student leadership which helped build a lot of important skills, but also kept me motivated to coming to school.

Why did you want to become a presenter?

I wanted to become a MindSET-do presenter as STEM is an area I still have passion for that I hope to share since I learnt to code in Year 5, and every child deserves access to a range of educational experiences.

What do you like about being a presenter?

I love getting to share my passion for STEM with students, as well as building my professional experience as a primary school teacher.

If you could offer students in primary school and high school one piece of advice, what would it be?

Make the most of your journey as a student, and keep moving forward, even when things feel challenging.

“Make the most of your journey as a student, and keep moving forward, even when things feel challenging.”

Quinn Backhouse