Baralaba School visits Rocky campus
Published on 01 May, 2003
Central Queensland University’s Community Relations department lead Baralaba State School on a tour of the CQU Rockhampton this week.
More than 30 students and four teachers visited the University, including Baralaba teacher and CQU alumni Jason Doyle. Mr Doyle completed study in Rockhampton in 2000.
The group were treated to special tours of the Library, Health and Human Performance lab and the aquaculture department. Students witnessed the quarter of a million dollars worth of equipment in the health and human performance lab and fed the hundreds of silver perch and barramundi at the aquaculture centre.
The year 7 to 10 students were amazed at the size of the campus and varied areas of study offered.
Community Relations Officer Priscilla Crighton said before beginning the tour barely a hand was raised when the question was asked who was considering University after completing school. By the end of the tour many were convinced that they would enjoy studying at university.
The School camped at the Cool Waters recreational centre on the Capricorn Coast and visited Beef 2003 during their stay.
Left: CQU's Nathan Green nets a few specimen silver perch and barramundi to show the students from Baralaba State School.
Above: Baralaba State School students learn about the CQU's School of Health and Human Performance.