Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Friday witnessed one of the few times this year that we were able to bring the whole school together.  The Track and Field Carnival on Friday was well attended and we had a record number of students participating in the events.  The students were well behaved and their dress in either house colours or the Year 12 theme was great to witness.  It was good to see our high achieving athletes having the chance to perform at the only competitive event this year with all representative meets being cancelled.

This week sees the recommencement of our Optima Awards assemblies where we recognise outstanding student behaviour, effort, achievement and representation.  Another eagerly awaited school event which returns next week is the Staff vs Students events.  A range of sport and academic endeavours see the seniors compete against the staff at the first break each day.  A range of inter-house activities also commence in the coming weeks including PBCs Got Talent.  Information about what is happening is told to the students each day in daily notices.

Although the school is attempting to make life as normal as possible for the students, COVID-19 preventative measures are still in place at the school.  We still have additional cleaning hours to keep high traffic areas safe and we are still using stronger cleaning products.  We have restricted adult attendance at school functions and in some cases have prevented any parent attendance.  We do monitor the latest COVID-19 updates and adjust our plans accordingly, so please understand that the decisions we make are based on the information that we have at the time in an effort to keep the school community safe.

Well done to the Junior Debating Team who have now defeated the Qld Academy of Health Sciences and Somerset College to be undefeated in 2020.

Three of four football teams have qualified for the Premier League semi-finals.  The senior girls were unlucky not to move on even though they didn’t lose a game.

Chris Capra
Executive Principal

Year 12

Our Year 12 students will have important assessment in Week 9 and 10 of this term as they attempt to maximise their results to improve their post schooling pathways. The school will conduct Mock Exams for General subjects and finalise assessment for Applied and VET subjects during this time. The schedule for these exams and plans for Term 4 has been sent by email to parents.

Students also have access to another practice exam for all General subjects on the QCAA website. This should be used in preparation for both the upcoming Mock Exam and the External Assessment. As an example, the practice External exams for General Maths and General English can be located on the following links:

https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects/english/english/assessment
https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-subjects/mathematics/general-mathematics/assessment

It is expected that all students complete these practice exams for their General subjects in preparation for their External Assessment.

Parents and students should be familiarising themselves with the myQCE website and its link to External assessment: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/external-assessment.html.

This page is very useful as it:

• Explains the changes to assessment due to coronavirus
• Has links on how to prepare for External assessments
• States the equipment allowed to be taken into all exams and the specific equipment including type of calculator permitted for each subject
• Includes the Directions to Students document which explains the behavioural requirements for all External exams
• Includes the External Assessment timetable
• This site also has some good tips on effective study skills and preparing for external assessments in the section Preparing for Assessments.

Engineering Aptitude Test

Any student interested in studying Engineering in 2021 at Griffith University, that may not have completed the necessary pre-requisite subjects required should consider sitting this test in September. Please see https://www.griffith.edu.au/griffith-sciences/school-engineering-built-environment/learning-teaching/aptitude-for-engineering-assessment for more information or contact Mr Jones.

Year 11

Year 11 students are in the middle of Unit 2 and will finalise this Unit in shutdown during Week 10 of this term 14 to 18 September. The schedule of these exams will be finalised shortly and published on the school website.

Moving forward Year 11 students will commence the summative units for ATAR in Term 4 of this year and will have their first assessment for Unit 3 in the last week of Term 4. This will be a full shutdown in the week of 23 to 27 November.

A reminder that all students must have passed a Unit of English and Maths by the end of Unit 2. Students that do not meet this requirement will have to complete a VET certificate that meets the requirements of the QCE. This course will have a cost of $300.

Year 10

SET Planning is now well underway and we remind parents and students of two important events:

Year 11 2021 – Senior Schooling Information Evening

When: Tuesday 11 August; 4:00pm (Group A) 5:00pm (Group B) 6:00pm (Group C)

Format: Presentation in the hall followed by Subject Fair in the Library Precinct

RSVP: RSVP’ing to this event is essential so that we can ensure compliance with COVID-19 restrictions. There will be a limit on the number of people that can attend in person, we therefore ask that only one parent attend with their student to assist with compliance.

RSVP by emailing events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au by 7 August. Please include your name (or the name of the adult attending) and your student’s name.

Year 11 2021- SETP Interviews

When: Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August 2020

Where: Various rooms at PBC

RSVP: Interviews must be booked through the school website, with a link on the homepage, from 9:00am Monday 3 August.

Parents and Students should also watch their inbox for personalized SET Plan forms and the updated subject Selection book being sent out this week.

Year 10 students are also encouraged to apply for and commence a school-based apprenticeship and traineeship (SAT). Please see Ms Shreeve in Y block for more information regarding SATs.

Maximising Learning In The Senior School

At PBC, we encourage all students to achieve their best, whatever their ‘best’ might be. Students working to improve are urged to apply the following techniques across all their subjects:

• Set a goal for each subject
• Use the OPTIMA planner in your diary and know what you are aiming for this term
• Know what is required
• Understand what your assessment tasks require and the criteria by which you will be assessed. Focus on these in your work.
• Manage your time
• Know your due dates and be sure your family knows them too. Break big tasks into smaller tasks, such as researching an assignment, writing a draft or reviewing the notes of a section of a course. Set yourself regular deadlines.
• When you need help, seek it out
• Don’t settle at ‘I don’t get it’ – find help until you do! Start by speaking with your class teacher, perhaps before school or during a break.
• Follow up
• Review your notes, write down your questions, do your homework, read around a topic. Such strategies will help improve your factual recall and your understanding.

Maximising Learning at PBC

At PBC, we encourage all students to achieve their best, whatever their ‘best’ might be. Students working to improve are urged to apply the following techniques across all their subjects:

• Set a goal for each subject
  Use the OPTIMA planner in your diary and know what you are aiming for this term

• Know what is required
  Understand what your assessment tasks require and the criteria by which you will be assessed. Focus on these in your work.

• Manage your time
  Know your due dates and be sure your family knows them too. Break big tasks into smaller tasks, such as researching an assignment, writing a draft or reviewing the notes of a section of a course. Set yourself regular deadlines.

• When you need help, seek it out
  There is so much help available in the Junior School at PBC, from individual assistance form the teacher, to Tuesday Tutorials.  Don’t settle at ‘I don’t get it’ – find help until you do!

• Follow up
  Review your notes, write down your questions, do your homework, read around a topic. Such strategies will help improve your factual recall and your understanding.

Assessment Calendar Published

The Term 3 Assessment Calendar has now been emailed to all parents and published on the PBC Website. Use the drop down menus to go to Curriculum / Testing and Assessment and open the relevant year level calendar on the right hand side of the screen. In Assemblies, students have been told how to access this information and use it to fill out the Forward Planner in their diaries with their particular assessment dates. Students should make a copy of it to be displayed on the fridge or another public place in the home, so families are aware of their commitments. Please support your Junior Secondary students to develop good habits and be an active part of our learning community.

Selection of 2021 Junior School Student Leaders

From Week 5, we will begin the process of selecting next year’s leaders. These students, chosen from the current Year 8 cohort, will prepare for their roles during Term 4.

Next year, they will represent Junior Secondary at public events and Parent Evenings and serve as a voice of the Year 7s, 8s and 9s on their House Council and the Junior Secondary Council. They will run fundraising and community building events and constantly seek ways to improve the school for our students.

If your Year 8 child is confident, reliable and enjoys leadership opportunities, please encourage them to stay tuned for information in the daily Student Notices, ‘put their hand up’ when asked and complete an application form. Shortlisted students will be interviewed later in the term.

Shock Therapy Theatre performance

All Year 9-12 Drama and Drama Excellence students attended a moving and inspiring performance by Shock Therapy Productions on Monday 20 July 2020.”Undertow” is an original work, which explores themes of resilience, mental health, relationships, identity and empathy. The original play is an honest and powerful look at the hidden forces, beneath the surface that move us and determine the choices we make and the actions we take. 

Senior Music Excellence Concert

The Senior Music Excellence concert is a showcase of the musical talent at PBC. It gives students from Years 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to present their work to a live audience of family, friends and the wider community. Throughout the year, students have been developing their technical skills and personal expression to realise their potential as performers. With a focus on collaboration, this concert will feature an array of musical styles ranging from classic 70’s rock’n’roll to futuristic jazz. Due to COVID restrictions there will be limited tickets available.

Working Musicians Program

The Working Musicians Program is back in full flight with weekly song writing workshops, recording sessions and student-led planning sessions for Gig Night 2020. We are excited to announce that Gig Night 2020 is to be held at the Soundlounge on Saturday 21 November. The Soundlounge has seen countless national and international touring artists perform on its stage, and this year, we will see our songbirds from PBC up there in the spotlight. Students are working towards putting on an outstanding show of original material and collaborative performances in this highly-esteemed, professional space. Tickets go on sale Thursday 13 August at 9:00am and can be purchased from https://soundlounge.com.au.

Visual Arts Excellence

During learning from home the Year 8 Art Excellence class started learning about the Surrealist art movement of the 1940s. Students researched artists Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte and Joel Rea a past PBC student who is a contemporary artist who is influenced by Surrealism. Students were then asked to plan their own surreal artwork that they were to paint on canvas once returning to school. Students have two more weeks to complete their Surreal canvases which will be part of the Art Excellence showcase in Term Four. Miss Hall is thrilled with the students commitment and the standard of their paintings.

Year 9 Art Excellence students finalised last term with an homage to an artist/art movement.  Considering that students started the unit at home, it was overall, a fantastic success and an absolute testament to their dedication to the visual arts!  Everyone hit the ground running when they returned to school, completing their artworks in record time.  The results were amazing!  Currently, students are working very intensely on a pop art sculpture of oversized food.  The stipulation for this work is that it must be completed by recycling and repurposing found materials.  Visual Arts Excellence teacher Ms Kent is very much looking forward to the results as they should be quite spectacular.

QATSIF Award Winner – Myrisha Bartman

A judging panel of over 10 Creative Arts judges including professional indigenous artists, university and TAFE representatives recently recognised the talent of Dance Excellence student Myrisha and was awarded first place in Dance.

Myrisha choreographed a moving piece of contemporary dance called “In this together” about Reconciliation. We are very proud of Myrisha for representing our school at a State level and for the winning such a fantastic and prestigious award.

The Dark Road – Year 11 and 12 Drama Excellence

The Senior PBC Drama Excellence students have been busy preparing themselves for the debut of a new international work by playwright Laura Lundgren Smith. 

'Dark Road', charts the journey of two sisters caught in the ideological battlefield of Nazi Germany. The play moves through time, exploring the crumbling remains of relationships and the power of persuasive ideologies on individuals. The senior students are exceptionally excited to be presenting this work to you and have been making the most of our recently renovated performance studios. The studios along with many of our creative arts spaces, have undergone renovations during the school holidays. New flooring, curtains, lighting and panting has occurred to elevate the space as a dedicated studio for performing arts students. 

'Dark Road', will be presented for the community and the Gold Coast Drama festival on 28 of August, in the school theatre. You are all invited to join us for this intimate exploration of ideologies, nationalism, and the destructive seduction of absolute power.

This term we as a school will provide the opportunity for Year 8s, Year 9s and Year 10s to select elective subjects to study in 2021. In HPE we are excited to offer a range of subjects to cater for a range of students. The last newsletter included a graphic outlining the Year 11 subject offerings for students currently in Year 10.

For students currently in Year 8, HPE has two elective subjects they can choose. It is important to note that all students complete a semester of HPE in Year 9, and that the two electives are significantly different from the compulsory HPE. The elective subjects are outlined below:

Health and Wellbeing:

This subject aims to develop a thriving individual. The concept of thriving is about personal development processes to become a healthier and stronger person. This health and strength is explored through a range of domains including physical, mental, emotional and social. To thrive, we need to be self-aware and knowledgeable of a range of sustainable strategies. The subject contains two units across the year –

Unit 1: Focusing inwards.

Topic 1: A thriving body – in this topic we will explore a range of strategies to influence the health and wellbeing of our physical selves. These strategies will include nutrition, sleep, range of movement (through Yoga and flow practice) and breathwork.

Topic 2: A thriving mind – in this topic we will explore a range of strategies to influence the health and wellbeing of our mental and emotional selves. These strategies will build on concepts covered in the CARE program and include mindfulness, affirmation, growth mindset, goal setting, journaling, kindness and meditation.

Unit 2: Focusing outwards.

Topic 1: Thriving relationships – in this topic we will explore a range of influences on the health and wellbeing of our social selves. Concepts will include personal values, communication, empathy and respect.

Topic 2: Thriving through challenge – in this topic we will experience a range of challenge activities that incorporate the strategies we will have learned throughout the course. One potential activity is a school camp experience.

It is important to note that this subject does not incorporate any sports, games or physical fitness.

Extension Physical Education:

This subject aims to develop an intelligent sportsperson. This is achieved through the study of scientific processes and concepts that can be manipulated to improve personal sport performance.

You need to have achieved either an “A” or “B” overall in Year 8 HPE to enrol in this subject. This subject will extend your knowledge and capacity to influence your own performance across a number of sports. Each unit will assess knowledge in, through and about physical performance.

Shane Roberts
HOD HPE

The PBC Track and Field was a great success with overall House points the closest they have been in years!  A picture perfect Gold Coast winter’s day was the perfect backdrop for some record breaking performances and record participation across events.  Students and teachers alike dressed proudly in their House colours, flooded the oval in a sea of colour.  The 3000m, 1500m, Hurdles, Javelin, Triple jump and Shot put were held early, with Will Mann (14 years boys) breaking the long standing triple jump record with a jump of 12.82m and Taira Price-Williams took out the senior girls javelin with a throw of 24.45m. Following the select pre-carnival events, the Athenians took a one point lead over the Phoenicians into the major carnival on Friday.

Along with many stand out individual performances, it was great to see the House age groups encouraging each other. Open Athenian girls were a highlight, leading the way in participation and points. Phoenicians 13 years girls and Spartans 16 years boys were also clear leaders in their age groups.

Students and Staff also had fun on the inflatables and rides throughout the day. The mechanical bull and climbing wall tested students balance and strength and Bubble soccer’s always a favourite. These extra activities allowed students to keep busy and spend time with friends in between representing their Houses in events.

The 100m finals were a genuine highlight of the day, an amazing display of speed across the age groups. This year we also ran the inaugural PBC Gift. The handicapped race saw the fastest male and female from each age group compete in a 100m staggered start sprint.  This truly was an amazing display from our sprinters, with under 12’s all the way through to opens competing in the event. A huge congratulations to all students who made it through to the Gift.

PBC Gift Females:

• Thewbelle Philp (U12)
• Evie Clarkson (U13)
• Olivia Hooper (U14)
• Lily McClure (U15)
• Ashlei Jones (U16)

PBC Gift Males:

• Fenner Lee (U12)
• Samuel Longobardi (U13)
• Will Mann (U14)
• Vincent Whatmough (U15)
• Levi Clarke (U16)
• Kyle Davis (Opens)

Olivia Hooper took a commanding lead early in the Gift and held on to win the female race. While the boys race ended in a photo finish with Vincent Whatmough pipped at the post by Sam Longobardi. The 2020 PBC Gift was a great spectacle and will no doubt be an event to look forward to each year.  It was also great to see the Hurdles added to the 2020 schedule, with this specialist event set to grow in the future.

It takes talent, skill, athleticism and versatility to become Age Champion at a Track and Field carnival. Congratulations to all of our Age Champions who competed fiercely over the week of events.  

2020 Age Champions:

• LilleyTeanor (12 Girls)
• Reave Gehling (12 Boys)
• Kaylee Booth (13 Girls)
• Zachariah Iliuk (13 Boys)
• Charlotte Hart (14 Girls)
• Hudson Kerr (14 Boys)
• Eva Pietraszkiewicz (15 Girls)
• Isaac Dixon (15 Boys)
• Ashlei Jones (16 Girls)
• Taiquin Hayes (16 boys)
• Savannah Sproule (Open Girls)
• Kai Meath (Open Boys)

Overall, the event was a great success and we are so glad that students had this opportunity, in such an unsettled year. Many thanks to all PBC staff who helped plan, set up, run and supervise the day. Congratulations to all of the students who attended and participated, you did your school and House proud. A huge congratulations to this year’s Champion House – The Athenians!!!

Overall Points:

• 1^st Athenians  - 1768 points
• 2^nd Phoenicians – 1692 points
• 3^rd Vikings – 1682 points
• 4^th Spartans – 1483 points

School based traineeships available. New exciting traineeship opportunities are available in the Pathways Centre Y Block for Year 10’s for Term 3. Job boards will be updated regularly with new positions. Students can collect a registration form and apply now. Get paid while gaining a qualification when doing a school based traineeship and earn up to 8 QCE points!! A variety of traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail and tourism.

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

• Surfing Services Australia
• Plantation House – West Burleigh
• Paddock Bakery Burleigh
• Soul Origin Robina
• Pizzeria Coolangatta
• Active Earth Nut and Seeds – Burleigh
• The Pines News and Gifts Elanora
• BSKT Café Nobbys Beach
• Marketing Together Burleigh – Admin/Accounts focus
• Garden of Vegan Burleigh hospitality and cookery focused
• Beach Café Surfers Paradise
• Grind Me Coffee Miami
• City Beach Robina & Surfers Paradise
• Hudson Coffee John Flynn
• Third Base Coffee Robina (new store opening soon)
• Passiontree Velvet Robina and Pacific Fair
• Paperbark Burleigh
• Café Biaggi Burleigh
• Zarraffas  Reedy Creek, Worongary & Helensvale
• Crema Espresso Coolangatta
• The Original Bakery Tugun
• Guzmen Y Gomez Burleigh
• IGA Currumbin
• School based vacancies links:

Ignite Education: https://www.ignite.edu.au/job-vacancies/

Aurora Training Institute please visit their vacancy page: http://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/

Prestige Training Services vacancies, Please visit this link for more opportunities: https://prestigestaffingsolutions.org.au/job-board/

School Leavers should check the following links for fulltime employment opportunities:

http://srajobs.sarinarusso.com/Vacancies/

https://www.busyatwork.com.au/support-jobseekers/jobs/

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

Click the links below to hear the latest from PBC’s Wellbeing Team.

Senior School Guidance Officer

Read the attached article for the latest information targeted to senior students of careers and pathway information.

https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/guidance-officer

Middle School Guidance Officer

Attached is an article on Teens, tech and time online from our eSafetyparent. Click the below link to read.

School Based Youth Health Nurse

Night out for the Fellas

PBC Library Creekview Room

Wednesday 12 August @ 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Cost: FREE

Starting that Conversation

Workshop presented by Tommy Herschell and Find Your Feet

This 2 hour workshop cracks the whip on where we as men, are at when it comes to telling our story. It musters our ability to tell our mates how it really is, and sends us home with a new take on what it means to “start that conversation”.

The workshop follows on from Tom’s amazing work here at PBC with our Growing Good Men and is open to guys young and old from 13 years and upward. Fathers, sons, grandfathers, uncles, coaches or any interested males are welcome.

To RSVP email your details (names of all coming/contact number/email address) to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Please put Fellas Workshop in the subject of the email.

COVID-19 restrictions are in place for this event, therefore:

• Please RSVP by email by Wednesday 12 August to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.
• Please state “Fellas Workshop” in the subject line
• Social distancing and strict hygiene practices will apply
• If you are feeling unwell, please stay home

Senior Music Excellence Showcase

Year 12 2020 - Pathways Information Session

In Senior Secondary we strive for our students to achieve the best possible results to position them to succeed in their preferred post-school pathway. Post-school pathways for our 2020 Year 12 graduates will be diverse.

As such, please be aware of our upcoming Year 12 Senior Information Session in Week 5 of this term. This assembly and the presence of post-school providers will provide students with extensive information around pathways within Education and Training (University, TAFE, and Private institutions) and Employment Support. This will present opportunities to discuss entry requirements, scholarship options etc.

Also delivered will be information and assistance regarding QTAC tertiary applications. 
Please be aware that due to current COVID-19 restrictions, parents can attend but numbers are extremely limited. Should you wish to attend, please ensure you RSVP by the below date and please only 1 member per family.

Please note that the presentation from faculty staff will be filmed and uploaded to the PBC Website and social media channels for families to access and discuss.

When: Tuesday 11 August

Format: 1:55pm (period 4) - Presentation for students in the Hall
2:30-4:00pm - External provider EXPO in the Library

RSVP: by Friday 7 August to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Please state Year 12 Info Session in the subject.

Year 11 2021 - Senior Schooling Information Evening

Year 10 students have now reached the point in their Senior Schooling where we are asking them to plan their pathway, including subjects, for Year 11 and 12. All Year 10 students will be required to develop a Student Education and Training Plan (SET Plan).

To help in making the best possible choices we invite you and your child to participate in an information evening for all Year 10 students and families. The aim of the evening will be for you to receive essential information on Senior Pathways as well as have the opportunity to tour our faculties and speak to subject teachers about the subjects on offer. In addition, a variety of representatives including Griffith University, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast TAFE, Gold Coast Trades College and Prestige Training Services will be available to answer any questions you have regarding a wide range of certificates and courses on offer.

When: Tuesday 11 August

Format: Presentation in the Hall followed by a Subject Fair in the Library Precinct

RSVP: It is essential that RSVP's be emailed to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au so that we can ensure compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. We must limit the number attending so we ask that only one parent from each family attend with their student. Please RSVP to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au by Friday 7 August stating SETPlan Info Session in the Subject, include the names of all attending and a contact number.

Year 11 2021 - SET Plan Interviews

Following on from the above information session each student is required to complete and sign a Student Education Training Plan (SETP). Students should bring a draft copy of their pre-populated SETPlan Form to the interview. This is verified through an interview process, where students and parents meet with an assigned member of the Senior School team for a one-on-one consultation about the student’s subject selections and pathway.

When: Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 August 2020

Format: 15min interview, to be scheduled between 2:00-6:30pm

Where: Various rooms at PBC

RSVP: Interviews must be booked through the school website, with a link on the homepage, from 9:00am on Monday 3 August.

It is important to enter Year 11 with an appropriate course of study and a positive plan based on sound advice. Any questions or comments can be directed to Peter Hughes by contacting the Senior School office.

Restaurant Week - Hospitality Dinner

Restaurant Week is confirmed and is a wonderful opportunity for an intimate night out to enjoy some delicious food and fantastic service by our own hospitality students. Be sure to book your place as seats are limited.

Mr Flood's Moments of Positivity

Happy Friday, 31 July 2020. Here’s what was said by students on Friday at the crossing:-

• Ms Underwood - Love her subject, explains really well
• Ms McGovern - Really nice and helpful
• Ms Kenwood - Takes time to explain
• Ms Ashley - Helpful and bubbly
• Mr Robb - “Absolute GOAT in class”
• Mr Bagnell - Always makes work fun
• Ms Moxey - Helps explain work and makes work easier
• Ms Tesh - Helps explain work in class
• Ms Kristie - “Makes my life better and easier”
• Ms Kundrus-Little - Helps explain work and makes work easier
• Ms Hyatt - Makes math fun and easy
• Ms Haidley - Great in care, super funny
• Mr Saunders - Great footy coaching sessions
• Mr Walsh - Funny and puts up with us
• Mr Ashenden - Helpful and kind
• Ms Bell - Always kind and cheerful in care
• The House Leaders - They do such an amazing job for our school. I just wish I could understand what Mr Hart is saying sometimes.

Entertainment App

Let’s support our local community! PBC will benefit from every Entertainment App sold!

For a limited time only, when you buy an Entertainment Membership before 11:59pm 13 August 2020, you will also receive a bonus $10 or $20 Priceline eGift Card!

Purchase your Entertainment Book App here.

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Dates to Remember

We encourage parents/caregivers to email your student’s excellent recent achievements to us. These achievements can be in The Arts, sporting, academic or community service. We would love to hear from you! Please email us at news@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au with details of your student’s achievement and include at least one photo, and/or any links to media articles that we can share via our Parent Newsletter, internal communications and social media.

PBC Alliance Business Directory – support our local businesses

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 the listings 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

• Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Bank Branch
• Synergy Fitness
• Aurora Training Institute
• Southport Sharks
• WHYse Choices
• Veteran Mentors
• Gold Coast United
• Capital Pest Management
• Stone Style
• Currumbin RSL
• Prestige Services Training
• Inspire Physiotherapy
• Firewire Surfboards
• Tweed Seasports
• Trade Glass
• Real-Crete Brisbane
• Rhys Wildermoth, First National Palm Beach
• Griffith University
• CHG Integrated Wealth
• The Pines, Elanora
• Woolworths, The Pines
• 99 Bikes, Burleigh
• PFD Food Distributors
• Esportif.com.au
• Bond University
• Southern Cross University
• Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club
• Currumbin Eagles Junior Rugby League Club
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Fraser Financial Services
• Wilson Haynes Law
• Big Screen Video
• Belinda and Stephen Phelan
• Meatsmiths, Elanora
• Palm Beach Surf Club
• MRAEL
• Shingleback Off Road
• Clear Smiles Othodontics
• The Suns AFL Club

If you are interested in learning more about the PBC Alliance visit our website! www.pbc-alliance.com

Uniform Shop

Trading Hours during Term times: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 12:15pm

Winter Jumpers - NEW - Fleece jumpers have arrived! They are available to purchase for $40.

Blue Jackets & Track Pants - All sizes are in stock.

Sport Excellence, Dance & CAX Uniforms - All Sport Excellence, Dance & CAX uniforms are available to pick up from the uniform shop.

Bucket Hats - Small-Medium & large bucket hats are back in stock & available to purchase for $15

Reds Socks - XL, L, M, S socks are available to purchase for $4 pair.

Lost Property

The uniform shop is holding unnamed lost property including shoes, training gear and bags. If your child has lost something please have them take a look through the lost property bin located at the uniform shop. Please check at D, E & Y block for all named items. At the end of the term all unclaimed/unnamed lost property will be disposed of, so please check for your missing items before they disappear.

Student Welfare Pool

Parents/caregivers are welcome to donate PBC school uniforms back to the Uniform Shop at any time, as their children grow or they leave the school. All items of uniform clothing are welcome including shoes.  These donations will be passed on to the Student Welfare pool for students in need. 

Flexischools Orders

If you have placed an order for your child via Flexischools, please have your student come and pick it up from the Uniform Shop.

Payment methods available:

• Flexischools Online flexischools.com.au
• Credit Card
• Cash 
• Cheques not accepted

Please note: Payment by credit card can only be taken in person at the Payments window. Credit Cards cannot be processed over the phone or in writing

Cashier Window Operating Hours

Over the counter payments can only be accepted between 8:00am and 1:00pm on Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can make payments via BPOINT from your invoice or statement or Direct Deposit.

For Internet banking please use the details below:

School’s Bank Account:    PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN SHS General A/C
BSB Number:                     064-404 CBA Branch Burleigh Heads
Account Number:               00090303
Reference/Details:             Record both Student ID AND the reference Code to ensure your payment can be recorded correctly. (Reference Code = ITEM BEING PAID FOR e.g.: 2018 SRS8 or 2018 ACEX10)

SRS Fees

Make payments the quick and easy way using BPOINT. Visit www.bpoint.com.au/payments/dete, follow the prompts or phone BPOINT on 1300 631 073.

Parents/caregivers experiencing financial difficulty can email ParentSupport ParentSupport@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

Payment plan options are available including Centrepay -a service to families whereby periodic payments can be made to the school or Direct Debit via credit card (monthly). Paperwork is available from the Student Services Office to activate either of these plans.

QParents

Parents – have you registered for QParents yet?

Are you using QParents to stay in contact with our school and to access information about your child’s schooling?

If you haven’t yet registered for QParents, register now.

You can provide your 100 points of identity documents for registration online through QParents, or in person at your school.

If you have limited identity documents, or experience difficulties registering, please contact your school for help.

QParents is a great way to stay informed about what’s happening in your child’s school life

Saver Plus

Could $500 help you with high-school costs?

https://www.facebook.com/SaverPlusAU

Tugun SLSC

Would you like to be involved in a sport that has been around since 1908 and is as Aussie as a meat pie?

Come join Tugun SLSC on Saturday 29 August 9:00am

Surfboat rowing is the ultimate in team sport. 

Males and females equally represented from U19 (aged 16-18) - Masters(old), be part of a community of like-minded individuals. 

All that is required is to have a go! 

Please contact Tugun SLSC for further information on ph:5534 2888 or surfadmin@tugunslsc.com.au

P E O P L E    A R T   P L A C E
11- 20 SEPTEMBER 2020

Hi There!!

My name in Nicole. I am this year’s volunteer coordinator for SWELL Sculpture Festival which will be running from 11 – 20 September 2020.

We are now calling out for volunteers to help us make SWELL 2020 the memorable experience it is known to be.  If you are 16 or over, we would like to invite to come and join the volunteering action with us at SWELL 2020!!  Are you in?!

SWELL is always a great time and this year we have an incredible line up in store.  Not only do we have 54 sculptures programmed in the main exhibition we also have exciting new exhibits in Mudgereeba and Chevron Island. 

The SWELL Smalls Gallery is back at Dust Temple for 2020 with a very artistic programming over 16 evenings.

Being a volunteer at SWELL gives one a great opportunity to connect with like minded individuals, meet artists and get up close to the running of the event.

We have two information sessions coming up, which will be a perfect opportunity for you to get to know the program for 2020 and learn about some of the works that will be a part of the exhibition.  Details as follows:

SESSION ONE

Where: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Theatre

When: Saturday 15 August

10 AM - 12 NOON 

SESSION TWO 

Where:  Virtually through ZOOM

When:  Wednesday 19 August.

6:30 PM to 8:15 PM

Both events are a briefing covering general details, the artistic program with Q&A, with an option to stay for an in-depth exploration of particular artworks.

Note: You are only required to attend one of the information evenings.

To register please head www.swellsculpture.com.au/workwithus/

If you have any questions, please get in touch at volunteer@swellsculpture.com.au.

We look forward to having you on board!!

Kind Regards

Nicole

13 Family

Connect to the right support and get back on track

For children to develop and grow in healthy and positive ways, they need life to be stable, even when their family faces tough times.

If you feel that you’ve lost your way, Family and Child Connect can give you a hand to get back on track.

Family and Child Connect can connect you to local services that can help with:

• managing your child’s behaviour
• building better family relationships
• stopping any violence at home
• budgeting and managing money
• alcohol, drug or gambling problems
• housing, health care or other community or government services.

Family and Child Connect services are provided by trusted, local organisations who are experienced in working with families.

You can use this service as often as you need. There is no limit and no cost.

Call 13 FAMILY (13 32 64), it’s confidential, free and worth the call, or visit Family Child Connect website.

Dental Health Week

How much sugar is hiding in your trolley?

Being healthy is something that most of us aim for.

Sugar is everywhere in supermarket staples, even some that might appear to be healthy on the surface, and so this Dental Health Week (3 - 9 August dentalhealthweek.com.au), we want you to become more “sugar savvy”. Figures show that the average Australian is consuming 14 teaspoons of sugar a day, a whole lot more than the maximum six teaspoons a day recommended by the World Health Organisation. Beyond that, we want to show how easy it is to keep your teeth and gums healthy by following a few simple tips: Brushing, Flossing, eat and drink well and say ‘Hello!’ to your dentist.

https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/our-services/oral-health