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Class of 2024 Graduation
If you didn’t get a chance to see it live, we were fortunate enough to witness perhaps the most inspiring Graduation Address in memory by 2024 Graduate and 2-time Adaptive Surfing Word Champion, Kai Colless. Thanks again to Krista for providing Kai the time and opportunity to inspire an entire room of people with his resilience, determination and will. Please take the time to watch his speech below:
Pathways Centre News
School based traineeships available
New exciting traineeship opportunities are available for year 10’s in the Pathways Centre Y Block. Job boards will be updated regularly with new positions. Students can collect a registration form and apply now. Get updates on the student portal – New Traineeship VETis Tab.
Get paid while gaining a qualification when doing a school-based traineeship and earn up to 8 QCE points!
Already working? Why not convert your job to a traineeship, gain QCE points, and gain a qualification in your current job?
A variety of new traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail, sport and tourism.
Taking expression of interest from Year 9’s
GlamaCo. We’re currently hiring for both part-time and full-time sales assistant positions at glamaCo in Mermaid Waters. Please apply online here, https://www.glama.co/
Successful candidates will receive a bonus after 6-month probation*
Home Café Currumbin: New traineeships with local Café, learn new skills in their expanding venue. Gain RSA and Bar experience.
Hospitality and Business Traineeships:
- The Oxley Village Grocer – Nobbys Village Grocer, Gelato or Restaurant
- Paradox Coffee – Gold Coast Airport
- Brumbys Bakery the Pines
- Empowering Through Mindfulness Bilinga
- GC Aqua Park Southport
- Mudjira Village Eatery
- Agave Rosa Coolangatta
- Coffee Club Stocklands Burleigh
- Merlo Coffee Gold Coast Airport
- Schnitz – Gold Coast Airport
- Ambarella Fine Foods Burleigh Waters
- Mad Asian Robina Town Centre
- Dominos Pizza Coolangatta
- Hungry Jacks - Gold Coast Airport
- Currumbin Alley Surf School
- Colores Custom Cosmetics Coolangatta
- Kooco Espresso Bar and Kitchen Robina
- Mad Asian Robina
- Passiontree Velvet Broadbeach
- Coolangatta Pizzeria
- Mexicali Nobbys Beach
- Illusions Magic Show
- ESD Easy Street Diner Mermaid Beach
Congratulations to Charlotte Gray who was awarded school-based trainee of the quarter at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Charlotte continuously strives to do her best, shows enthusiasm and works well with all her team members on and off the floor. Well done Charlotte!
What opportunities are available?
Candidates for our traineeship and apprenticeship opportunities will be able to apply from the 1st January 2025. The best way to see what is on offer – and respond - is to head to the Career Page for The City of Gold Coast and follow either the Trainee Academy or the Apprentice Academy once the adverts open:
- Trainee Construction (18 months)
- Trainee Maintenance (18 months)
- Trainee Work Health and Safety (24 months)
- Trainee Business (12-18 months)
- Apprentice Parks and Gardens (Horticulture) (36 months)
- Apprentice Arboriculture (36 months)
- Trainee Land Surveyor (24 months) – yet to be confirmed
- Trainee Information Technology (24 months) – yet to be confirmed
- Cyber Security (24 months) - – yet to be confirmed
It is expected that all job advertisements will be open for applicants from 1st January 2025 to 12th January 2025.
All trainees and apprentices will start on the 24th March 2025.
Click here and choose your Academy! (Links to apply for our opportunities will be found here once they are open).
Casuals Wanted !!
Chemist Warehouse Coolangatta – take resume into store or
email coolangatta@chemistwarehouse.com.au
Goldmark Jewellers The Pines - Take resume to store
Xenia Greek Restaurant Coolangatta – drop resume in person or email
St Helens 4225, Kirras Best Burgers – email resume to info@st-helens.com.au or drop off at store
Southport Printing: Southport Printing Co. is excited to announce a position vacancy for a full-time Junior Salesperson, and we would like to share this opportunity with you to pass onto your Year 12 graduates.
We are seeking an enthusiastic person with an interest in learning the world of sales and becoming a valuable member of our sales team. While there is no prior experience is required, we are looking for someone who is confident, communicates well and is generally outgoing.
This position offers full training, including sales techniques, administration relating to sales and training using our dedicated print software.
Southport Printing Co. is an Australian family-owned and operated business, located in the heart of Southport on Johnston Street. To learn more about Southport Printing Co., visit www.southportprintingco.com.au.
If any of your students are interested, please encourage them to submit their resume and cover letter to:
Juliette Hauff
juliette@southportprintingco.com.au
Mathiou Services – Fulltime business traineeship with Mathious building & maintenance head office in Burleigh – flyer attached
McDonalds Coolangatta: Hiring now! This is a wonderful opportunity to get into the world of work as a young person, Learn customer service, clear communication, work as a team member, Develop active listening skills and problem solving to complete tasks To apply visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/McDonaldsAustraliaNewZealand/743999726174271-coolangatta-ii-qld-crew-member
Airport Retail Enterprises:
ARE manage many of the cafes, restaurants and fast-food outlets at Coolangatta Airport. They are looking for enthusiastic and energetic applicants for their traineeships. In this traineeship students will rotate through a range of outlets including fast food, cafe and retail. This is traineeship is ideal for students who are hospitality driven as the diverse experiences will equip the students with a vast range of skills and knowledge. Students must have availability to work weekends to apply for these traineeships
School based vacancies links:
Aurora Training Institute please visit their vacancy page: http://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/
First Choice College: Please visit their vacancy page https://fcc.edu.au/?s=traineeships
School Leavers should check the following links for fulltime employment opportunities
https://www.goldcoaststudentjobs.com.au/
https://www.busyatwork.com.au/support-jobseekers/jobs/
https://www.megt.com.au/job-board
https://novaskill.com.au/jobs-available
Fulltime/school leaver opportunities:
McNab Opportunities: One of Queensland’s largest builders, offering apprenticeships and work experience, leading to real opportunities. Visit their job board
https://www.livehire.com/careers/mcnab/jobs
Looking for a Trade? Tracy from Gold Coast Trades college has many opportunities available for school leavers looking for a trade e.g. metal roofer, painting/decorating, carpentry, tiling, Automotive & plastering. Please email your resume and industry of interest to Tracey Egan tracy@peopleperformance.com.au Or
Dean Weatherhog deanw@peopleperformance.com.au
MEGT Vacancies: Visit the Career Hub job board for a variety of apprenticeships, Roof Plumbing, Landscaping Construction, Soil Technician, Engineering… just to name a few.
Visit this link: https://www.megt.com.au/job-board
Mas National vacancies: visit this link https://mas.jobreadygateway.com.au/vacancies
OSMAC are seeking keen YEAR 12 students that want to secure an apprenticeship in the following trades only:
Air/Con & Electrical, Engineering Trade, Plumber, Carpentry, Plastering, Painting, Cabinet Making, Shopfitting, Tiling, Light & heavy vehicle & Panel beater/spray painting
Email resume - schools@ogt.com.au
Grill’d Stores: Hiring now. Send email to recruitment@grilld.com.au or pacificfair@grilld.com.au>
McDonald’s casuals: apply via these links
- Tugun: https://smrtr.io/4LXdX
- Palm Beach: https://smrtr.io/4RX8W
- Elanora: https://smrtr.io/4LXbg
- Coolangatta and Burleigh Heads visit: https://careers.mcdonalds.com/australia
There are more opportunities on the job boards. Please come into Y Block to register.
Love your current job? Would you like to turn it into a traineeship? Come to the Pathway centre and let’s see if we can create a traineeship for you in your current role.
The Pathway Centre is open before school and first break to apply for any of the above positions.
Sonia Shreeve - Industry Liaison Officer
Read LessWeeks 9-11 Update
The school is open and students are welcome. Normal timetable and rooming will be followed in week 9 and 10 with a focus on assessment feedback, curriculum and general capabilities themed activities. Curriculum and faculty planning is occurring at this time and for some lessons certain teachers will be off class to facilitate this. In this case the class will be left with activities and be supervised as if the teacher was sick for the day.
The final week of the year is an alternate program. Students are combined and regrouped each day by year levels. Supervision and activities will be organised by teachers in faculty-based teams. Parents are asked to advise the school if their student/s will be attending so that adequate planning arrangements can be made. This can be done via text to 0426 305 728 or emailing absences@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
Resource Return
Any school textbooks or novels can be returned to the Book room from Monday 25 November.
Any year 9 laptops that are not being kept by families should be returned to IT in the library for salvage and recycling.
Transition Day
PBC looks forward to welcoming our future Year 7 students and their families for Transition Day on Monday, December 2, 2024. This day is designed to help students feel comfortable in their new school environment, meet classmates, and enjoy sample curriculum lessons.
Event Overview:
- 8:45 AM: Arrive outside the Hall. Students will join their assigned classes, and parents are invited to the Theatre for a welcome induction session with tea and coffee.
- 9:00 AM: Students will attend a welcome assembly, while parents learn about ways to support a smooth transition to high school.
- 2:50 PM: Parents can pick up students outside the front gate. Students making their own way home will be released at 3:00 PM, with supervision provided until 3:30 PM for those catching the bus.
What to Bring:
- Dress Code: Please wear your primary school uniform, including a hat and sunscreen for outdoor time.
- Supplies: Bring a water bottle, packed lunch (or money for the canteen), and a pencil case.
Important Note: Students must be enrolled at PBC for 2025 prior to Friday, November 15, to attend Transition Day. Parents can reach the school if needed during the day, as student phone is not permitted, as per the Away for the Day policy. We look forward to welcoming you to the PBC community!
Year 9 Semi-Formal
Please find below the details for a special night this term to celebrate our PBC Juniors 'earning their stripes.'
| Who: | Current Year 9 PBC Students only |
| What: |
A celebration of moving from PBC Junior School to PBC Senior School (from the blue shirt to the stripey shirt)! |
| When: | Wednesday 4th December 2024, 6-9pm |
| Where: | Currumbin RSL |
| What else: |
The price is $44. Dress is smart casual (similar to Reds Awards night expectation).This includes a 2-course dinner and soft drink. |
| How: | Please RSVP yes with your child's name to shoop70@eq.edu.au and your child will go on the Attending list. |
You will then be invoiced, which means it can be paid via cash/card/QParents online/payment plan.
If your child has any dietary requirements, please also include these in your email.
Highest Academic Achievers!
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Dr Karen Spielman on eating disorders in young people
- Mental health and our relationship with food in a post-COVID era
- Raising the issue with someone you suspect has an eating disorder
- How to support someone who denies having the condition and is reluctant to accept help
- Managing emotions in someone with an eating disorder
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Founder of My Learning Strengths
- Guest: Dr Karen Spielman, Primary Care Mental Health Advisor, General Practitioner, Paddington Family Practice and Inside Out Institute
- Total time: 20 mins
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Congratulations to PBC’s Anika Loftus & Jordy Loftus on being named Finalists for the 2024 Motorcycling Queensland Night of Champions!
Anika: Qld Senior International Rider of the Year
Jordy: Qld Junior International Rider of the Year
What an incredible achievement and recognition for their outstanding international representation of Australia in Speedway!
The winners will be announced on 6 December at this prestigious event. Best of luck, Reds!
Congratulations to our PBC U16 Female Flag Football State Champions
Players competed at the State Championship on Sunday at South Pine Sports Complex and were undefeated in all games. An amazing achievement, as this is the first competition the girls have played.
Exciting future ahead for this talented bunch of players.
2024 ISA World Prone Surfing Championships
Student Council
Science Club
For term 3, Science Club investigated how different organisms interact with each other as part of our Species Survival unit, which was the 2024 National Science Week theme. Clubbers conducted a range of activities which included:
- Observing preserved organisms and shells to describe features allowing them to survive in their environment. One of the benefits of Science Club is that students get to use different scientific equipment like microscopes to make observations.
- Dissecting a prawn, focusing on how specific structures like their appendages and mouth parts allow them to live in an aquatic environment and feed.
- Conducting a Bird beak lab, where clubbers used different utensils to pick up different food to investigate how bird beak shape allow birds to eat their food.
- Participating in a symbiotic matchup activity to determine the type of relationships between organisms from a desert environment.
- Playing a game of Species Conservation Crisis as a scientific model of species change within an ecosystem, driven by natural environmental conditions and human actions.
- Making a closed terrarium, a small self-sustaining ecosystem where water and nutrient cycles, along with the addition of springtails to feed on mould and decaying matter, will keep it surviving for a long time.
- Going to David Fleay Wildlife Park where clubbers participated in a ranger-guided tour of the park, attended a Keystone Species Wild Ed program workshop, along with other presentations at the park. That is another benefit of coming to Science Club, as each term we try and organise an incursion or excursion for clubbers to attend.
- Assisted with science events, in particular with Science Week activities held in August.
The last week of term is always a party, where clubbers finished their terrariums, ate party food, and shared reasons on the board why they enjoy coming to Science Club. Reasons shared were – ‘I love the interesting and engaging activities!’, ‘I love learning new things! (and making terrariums)’, ‘The experiments, learning new things’, ‘Using the microscopes, ‘We learn good stuff and I really like the experiments. It’s really good fun. I would recommend science club to anyone even if they don’t like science’, ‘Literally everything, from the engaging activities and using my scientific knowledge, to the fun excursion and socialising (because it’s amazing here), and Science Week activities’, ‘I get to do fun things with my friends’, ‘Learning new things and doing experiments with my friends!, ‘It’s fun’, ‘Meeting new, like minded people (and the candy), ‘I love the different activities and opportunities’, ‘Fun activities, excursions and I get to spend time with my friends’, ‘Do things that are not done in normal science classes’, and ‘The excursions and experiments’.
Science club is always keen for new members to come along and join in on the fun each week, and participate in other extra-curricular activities. The term 4 topic is ‘Chemistry Matters’, where students will conduct experiments to investigate the physical and chemical properties of substances. Science club is held every Thursday during lunch 1 in E2, so just bring your lunch and come along and join in on the fun – there are door prizes each week too!
Did you know PBC has a Youth Health Nurse?
Duke of Edinburgh
Palm Beach Currumbin High School is an Award Centre that has obtained an operating authority licence to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh International Award to participants.
To achieve an award in Duke of Edinburgh, each young person must learn a skill, improve their physical wellbeing, volunteer in their community and experience a team adventure in a new environment. All participants are supported by the PBC DUKE team which meets weekly on Fridays second lunch in the library.
The key elements of our program are:
- Open to Years 9-12
- Three levels: Bronze (1 QCE pt), Silver (1 QCE pt), and Gold (2 QCEpts)
- Four Sections: Physical Recreation, Skills, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey plus Gold Residential Project (Gold Level only)
- Achieving an Award recognises individual goal setting and self-improvement through persistence and achievement
This program looks to recognise the efforts students are already making in developing themselves into the best self they can be.
For further information visit https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/co-curricular/other-activities/duke-of-edinburghs-award
For more information contact Tammy Burns – email: tburn87@eq.edu.au (Award Leader).
Borneo Expedition 2025
PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN STATE HIGH SCHOOL is excited to be offering students an immersive-learning expedition to BORNEO in SEPTEMBER 2025.
This is a life-changing opportunity for students to explore BORNEO with expert guides, while developing their life skills, confidence, and independence. We’re partnering with World Challenge to offer this 13-night trip, which complements the GOLD Duke of Edinburgh award (2 QCE points); For direct entry into GOLD students must be 16 years of age.
All the information about the trip can be viewed here:
PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN STATE HIGH SCHOOL EXPEDITION TO BORNEO
Barry from World Challenge will be hosting a 30-minute presentation online at 6pm Tuesday 26th November 2024. If you wish to attend, please register for parent & student presentation here.
Shout out to our 2024 partners!
PBC Alliance Business Directory – support our local businesses
PBC Alliance Business Directory
If you are looking to support our local businesses and local community when looking for a product or service look no further than the PBC Alliance Business Directory. All of our Partners and Member businesses are listed in this directory and are looking to help you whereever they can. All are supporters of our students and local so please support those that support PBC. https://www.pbc-alliance.com/business-directory.html
Would your business like to support our students? Become a Partner today. If you are interested in learning more about the PBC Alliance visit our website! www.pbc-alliance.com.
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