ELEVATE
Enhancing learning, enriching potential and expanding possibilities.
PROGRAM
The Elevate Program provides opportunities for students to extend their academic learning and nurture their passions, gifts, and interests beyond the classroom. Through a range of competitions, events, clubs, and enrichment offerings, they are challenged to grow, develop valuable skills, and thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Qld da Vinci Decathlon
The QLD Da Vinci Decathlon is a prestigious academic competition for Years 5–11, where teams of eight students at each year level test their creativity and critical thinking across ten diverse disciplines. This highly competitive event promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and intellectual growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. It also offers students the opportunity to compete against other leading schools, showcasing their abilities across all ten challenge areas.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Redeemer Robotics
Redeemer Robotics is one of the pinnacles of our Elevate program, offering students in Years 5–7 the chance to compete in the exciting FIRST LEGO League Challenge competition. In teams, students design, build, and program robots to tackle real-world science and engineering problems. With the energy of a sporting event, this competition fosters teamwork, innovation, and lifelong skills —all while having a blast!
Coordinator: Ms Maddi Jones mjones@redeemer.com.au
JS STEM Club
STEM Club at OSHC offers students the chance to explore coding and tackle exciting engineering challenges. Through hands-on projects, students develop critical problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork. This club provides a fun and engaging environment for young learners to dive into the world of technology and engineering.
Coordinator: Ms Geena Barnes gbarnes@redeemer.com.au
PROGRAM
Junior eSports
Junior eSports offers students in Years 4–6 a fun, team-based introduction to competitive gaming, building digital skills, communication, and strategic thinking. With a new game each term— Just Dance, Mario Kart, and Minecraft—students enjoy age-appropriate challenges that foster collaboration and friendly competition.
Coordinator: Ms Maddi Jones mjones@redeemer.com.au
Tiny Tech
This program unlocks your child's potential with fun, play-based coding and robotics program for Year 1 and 2 students. Using Beebot, Sphero Indi, Ozobot, Root iRobot, and ScratchJnr, students build digital skills, solve simple problems, and learn foundational coding concepts. Held during Monday 1st break, the program focuses on robotics in Terms 1 and 2 and coding in Terms 3 and 4, laying the groundwork for success in future programs.
Coordinator: Ms Maddi Jones mjones@redeemer.com.au
Junior Tech
Junior Tech is a two-year co-curricular program that introduces students to robotics and coding through fun, hands-on learning. Using tools like Root iRobot, LEGO WeDo, SPIKE Prime, and Sprite Lab, students build programming skills and explore key concepts like sequencing, branching, and iteration preparing them for advanced programs and FIRST LEGO League competitions.
Coordinator: Ms Maddi Jones mjones@redeemer.com.au
Next Tech
Next Tech is a hands-on co-curricular program where students advance their coding skills by creating interactive games with Scratch. Building on prior knowledge, they explore variables, events, loops, and conditionals while developing creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking.
Coordinator: Ms Maddi Jones mjones@redeemer.com.au
Robo Cup Junior Australia
Redeemer Robo Cup offers students an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of robotics and innovation. Participants can unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills, building and programming robots to tackle various challenges. This engaging environment encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence, empowering students to push boundaries and explore their potential in technology.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Chess Club
Redeemer Chess Club is back stronger and more exciting than ever! Relaunching in partnership with Gardiner Chess, we’re offering Prep–Year 12 students the chance to learn and grow with expert coaching. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, it’s the perfect place to sharpen your strategy, challenge yourself, and enjoy the thrill of competition. Join us and unlock your full chess potential!
Coordinator: Mr Jeff Li jli@redeemer.com.au
PROGRAM
Senior eSports & Game Design
Redeemer’s eSports program invites Year 7–12 students to sharpen their competitive gaming skills while building teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital literacy. In a positive and inclusive environment, students take part in tournaments that promote sportsmanship and collaboration. Senior school students also have the exciting opportunity to represent Redeemer in the prestigious Fuse Cup, competing in popular titles such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Rocket League, and Marvel Rivals.The program also offers a deep dive into digital game design, guiding students through context, concept, theme, mechanics, and gameplay, as they create storylines, develop characters, and explore art style, graphics, sound, and music to design games.
Coordinator: Mr Justin Kuek jkuek@redeemer.com.au
Griffith University STEM Ambassadors
The Griffith University STEM Ambassador Program at Redeemer empowers senior students to champion STEM across the college. Through collaboration with Griffith’s Science on the GO! initiatives, students engage in hands-on activities, leadership training, and create STEM action plans to inspire peers and increase STEM awareness and participation school-wide. This program helps students develop valuable skills, build connections, and nurture a culture of innovation at Redeemer.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Griffith University STEM CUP
Redeemer is one of only four schools in South-East Queensland chosen to host the Griffith University STEM Cup. This exciting event gives 30 Year 5 and 6 students from Redeemer the chance to compete against other regional schools in a series of rotational STEM challenges, earning points for their school as they advance. The top two schools at the end of the event will be invited to compete in the Finals at Griffith University on the Gold Coast.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
PROGRAM
Senior School STEAM Club
The Senior School STEAM Club encourages students to engage in exciting hands-on STEAM challenges. This vibrant club fosters creativity, teamwork, and critical problem-solving, providing a fun and interactive environment to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Join STEAM Club to ignite your passion for innovation and discovery! Participants also have opportunities to showcase their projects and collaborate on real-world problems.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Griffith University Science Discovery Day
Selected Year 5 and 6 students have the opportunity to represent Redeemer at the Griffith University Science and Engineering Discovery Day—a fun, fullday event where teams from up to eight schools compete in hands-on STEM challenges like Gust Busters and Electropolis. Students work in small groups to solve problems, earn points, and build teamwork and innovation skills in a friendly, competitive environment.
Coordinators: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Mrs Heidi Barnes hbarnes@redeemer.com.au
Senior Robotics Club Years 8 - 12
Students eager to build robotics and coding skills are invited to join the Robotics Club. Gain hands-on experience with robots while exploring programming languages from block coding to Java. This club provides opportunities for students to learn to program linefollowing robots, use ultrasonic sensors, and tackle challenges that boost problem-solving and technical skills. Whether you're a beginner or experienced coder, the Robotics Club is the perfect place to ignite your curiosity and bring your ideas to life.
Coordinator: Ms Joey Grigg jgrigg@redeemer.com.au
QUT Science and Engineering Challenge
Selected Year 9 and 10 students will represent Redeemer at the Griffith University Science and Engineering Discovery Day—a full-day event where teams from up to eight schools compete in engaging STEM challenges such as Mission to Mars, Future Power, and Stringways. Working in small groups, students solve problems, earn points, and develop teamwork and innovation skills in a supportive, competitive setting. This experience also provides valuable opportunities for students to connect with peers who share their passion for STEM.
Coordinator: Ms Joey Grigg jgrigg@redeemer.com.au
Art Club
Students in Years 5 and 6 engage their creativity in this hands-on visual arts program, experimenting with techniques including drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media. They develop composition and colour skills while expressing their ideas and growing in confidence as emerging artists.
Coordinator: Ms Erin O’Connor eoconnor@redeemer.com.au
PROGRAM
Junior & Senior Churchie Maths Competition
Students at Redeemer have the opportunity to participate in the annual Interschool Churchie Mathematics Team Challenge! This prestigious event allows our passionate and talented Mathematics students to sharpen their skills, collaborate with peers, and compete in a stimulating interschool competition. The challenge features two exciting parts—a team challenge and a relay event—designed to foster teamwork and mathematics problemsolving and reasoning under pressure.
Coordinators: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Mr Tom Sun tsun@redeemer.com.au
QAMT Years 7- 8 Quiz
Students in Years 7 and 8 with a passion for mathematics can take part in the annual QAMT Maths Quiz. This competition features five sessions estimation, speed, written problems, individual short-answer questions, and general maths knowledge designed to challenge students’ problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning across a range of formats.
Coordinators: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Mr Tom Sun tsun@redeemer.com.au
Academic Committee
Redeemer’s Academic Committee is led by our Academic Captains, who guide with passion and purpose, championing learning across the College. Meeting fortnightly for mentoring, the Captains oversee the committee, which is open to all interested senior school students. Together, they promote a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and academic excellence, while organising events like the Academic Chaser, International Maths Day, and Junior vs Senior School Academic Competitions.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
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World Scholar’s Cup
The World Scholar’s Cup is a global academic program designed not just as a competition, but as a celebration of learning. Its purpose is to inspire curiosity, foster teamwork, and encourage students to connect knowledge across diverse subjects while engaging with serious global issues in a fun and collaborative way. Participants join a vibrant international community and take part in four main events: Team Debate, where scholars argue motions on varied topics; Collaborative Writing, which challenges teams to craft creative and persuasive pieces; Scholar’s Challenge, a multiple-choice test across six subject areas; and Scholar’s Bowl, a fast-paced multimedia quiz that tests teamwork and critical thinking. Together, these activities aim to build confidence, creativity, and friendships that last a lifetime.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Interschool Day of Excellence
Iona College
A group of Year 7–9 students are chosen to take part in the annual Interschool Day of Excellence at Iona College. This event provides students from like-minded schools the opportunity to participate in a range of workshops that focus on higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Covering areas such as visual arts, robotics, coding, filmmaking, drama, history, and creative writing, the day is designed to challenge and inspire our middle-year students while celebrating their diverse talents.
Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
Speak Up
Redeemer’s OSHC offers students the opportunity to experience the energy, creativity, and joy of drama. This program provides a supportive space for children to express themselves, discover who they are, and explore who they aspire to be. Through passion, courage, and the confidence to speak up, students are equipped with the skills to face and overcome any challenge.
Coordinator: Ms Geena Barnes gbarnes@redeemer.com.au
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Readers Cup
Both Redeemer’s Junior and Senior School libraries offer a variety of programs and events from Readers Cup to Write a Book in a Day and beyond that promote literacy, creativity, critical thinking, and a love of reading. These activities encourage students to engage deeply with books, develop teamwork skills, and foster a lifelong passion for learning.
JS Coordinator: Mrs Theresa Cumming tcumming@redeemer.com.au
SS Coordinator: Mrs Alene Morley amorley@redeemer.com.au
Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee
The Prime Minister's Spelling Bee competition allows students in Years 3-6 to showcase their phonetic awareness and spelling skills. Held in Term 3, students compete against their peers at the school, state, and national levels.
JS Coordinator: Ms Leah Storer lstorer@redeemer.com.au
SS Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
OptiMinds
Students in Years 3 and 4 are offered the opportunity to participate in the Opti‐MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge, a program that empowers young people to think, create, and communicate through open‐ended, team‐based problem solving. It develops creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and complex problem‐solving skills across areas such as Language Literature, Science Engineering, Media Communication, and Social Sciences. Overall, Opti‐MINDS inspires a love of learning, encourages innovative thinking, and provides a vibrant, supportive, and challenging environment for students to showcase their talents. Coordinator: Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
