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Ayr State High School student Jorja Jerkic has returned from a week-long STEM Girl Power Camp in Brisbane, where she was one of just 60 Year 10 girls selected from across Queensland to take part in the hands-on program. Photo supplied
Ayr State High School student Jorja Jerkic has returned from a week-long STEM Girl Power Camp in Brisbane, where she was one of just 60 Year 10 girls selected from across Queensland to take part in the hands-on program.
The camp immersed students in a range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics experiences, including university visits, laboratory work, and interactive exhibitions designed to showcase future study and career pathways.
Jorja said she was “incredibly grateful” for the experience and eager to apply her newfound knowledge.
“The camp was a wonderful opportunity to explore a range of STEM fields as well as meeting like-minded students, build new friendships and creating unforgettable memories," she said in the Ayr State High School newsletter.
"I am incredibly thankful for the chance to be part of such an inspiring and empowering experience, and look forward to applying what I have learnt for National Science week and future STEM activities.”
Ayr High teachers commended the way Jorja represented the school and “embraced the incredible opportunity."
Across the week, Jorja took part in activities ranging from designing a model water dam and visiting a pathology lab where students observed real-life organs, through to exploring QUT and UQ campuses.
The program also included excursions to the planetarium, the Museum of Brisbane and SparkLab, where students engaged with interactive science displays, including Tesla coils.
The program is designed to encourage young women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics pathways.
Jorja was officially selected for the camp last December, continuing the trend of Ayr High student representation after Bella Lawry took part in 2025.
The experience is expected to further support her involvement in school STEM initiatives and future study pathways in science and technology.
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