Part of PBC’s decision to introduce the CARE program involved developing and strengthening the relational culture of our students. Throughout the year students will work on understanding the benefits of creating positive peer relationships, which are critical to not only forming high standards of behaviour, through skills which are transferable as they develop into adults in our local community. I would like to highlight the importance of these high standards of behaviour when visible in our local community. As our students make their way to and from school, they need to be mindful of the fact that they are representing PBC and influence our reputation. We receive numerous phone calls from members of our community throughout the school year to report student behaviours, and we would like to ensure these remain a positive experience for all involved. We encourage all students to wear their school uniform with pride and respect the values of what it means to be a PBC student. We have recently received concerns from members of the community around student behaviour on bikes. Please have a conversation with your child about the importance of wearing a helmet, abiding by road rules and riding with common sense when in and around pedestrians on footpaths.

With the school year well and truly underway, I would encourage all parents to regularly engage in conversations with their student about ‘How are they progressing/performing at school?' This discussion may take lots of different twists from academic concerns and homework due, through to friendship issues and what events are coming up. All of the resulting conversations are positive in that it builds relationships with the student, parent and school community. If we can support you and your student in making school a positive experience and assist in them achieving their goals, then please contact PBC to engage the relevant support.

Education Queensland developed the ‘Everyday Counts’ initiative to highlight the importance of attending school every day. PBC recognises this, and will actively monitor the attendance of every student. You can assist by encouraging your student to attend school every day and be vigilant in contacting school when absences occur so our record keeping is up to date.

We wish you all the best for the year ahead.

Study Skills Strategies

The Retrieval effect

Students may see an inability to remember information as an obstacle but they should be encouraged to understand that this is an opportunity for learning to take place. The more difficult the retrieval practice, the better it can be for long-term learning.

Engaging with quick, regular, low-stakes questioning or quizzes that exercise memory, along with practice problems and writing prompts, can dramatically improve student learning.

Year 12 students

All Year 12 students should be in the process of finalising their Problem Solving Modelling Task for their Maths subjects.

Year 12 students that have not yet completed their First Aid qualifications have recently been emailed a letter regarding an opportunity to complete a First Aid and Safety course which will enable them to attain 2 QCE points. Please check your emails for more information.

Year 12 students on an ATAR pathway are again reminded that they must pass an English subject for Unit 3 and 4 to attain an ATAR.

Year 12 exam shutdown timetable should be published on the school website by the end of this week. Students are reminded that they must be up to date in their VET certificates at the end of this term. If they are behind they will be required to complete catch up sessions during shutdown.

Year 11 students

Year 11 students should be very busy completing assignments and revising for upcoming assessment.

In the QCE unit credits are banked into each students learning account at the end of each unit. The implication for this is that students who are not engaged in learning and perform poorly in a number of subjects could find themselves ineligible for the QCE as early as week 5 term 2 (21 May). Students have been repeatedly reminded of this and will need to ensure that they are actively engaged in all classes at all times.

Many students will have completed traineeships and higher VET certificates before they sit external exams in November 2022. This will provide students with extra QCE points and help ensure that they get the QCE even if they have a poor external exam. Please see Ms Shreeve in Y block to register for a traineeship.

Year 10

Year 10 students are again reminded that their results in Semester 1 will determine their pathway and subject availability in Years 11 and 12. To study an ATAR pathway students need to be achieving at least a B level in English and Maths. If students wish to study senior Science subjects they also need to be achieving at least a B level in Year 10 Science, (Academic Excellence students will have slightly different cut offs).

Year 10s are also reminded that they can commence School based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATS) in Year 10. These courses provide students with paid employment and work skills, up to 8 QCE points (equivalent of 2 subjects) and a Certificate 3 qualification which may provide tertiary options.

Year 10 exam shutdown timetable should be published on the school website by the end of this week.

Assessment

Assessment Calendars for Years 10, 11 and 12 have been uploaded to the school website https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Click on the curriculum tab and then under testing and assessment. Students can also download this information from the student drive on the school’s network. This information will be useful for parents and students when planning their study timetable.

The Year 11 exam timetable has also been uploaded on the school website. Year 11 students do not have a shutdown this term and are required to attend school every day. All Year 11 assessment will be finalised in week 7 and 8 of Term 1 (8-16 March). Year 11 students will commence new work in Weeks 8 and 9 of this term. Students need to ensure that they are appropriately managing their time and do not leave study and assignments to the last minute as they will have numerous assessment items due in Week 7 and 8.

Parents are reminded that exams will be scheduled in Week 10 at the end of each term for Years 10 and 12. Please see school website for a published schedule of assessment for 10s, 11s and 12s. As per the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority guidelines and handbooks, family holidays are not grounds for missing assessment or exams.

All students and parents need to be aware of the Senior School Assessment policy. The policy is published on the school website (https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/ ), under the Curriculum/Testing and Assessment tab. Assignments and presentations etc. are due at 9:00am on the due date and teachers must make a decision on the evidence which has been submitted at that time. Late assignments will not be accepted. Students requiring extensions need to apply to the relevant Head of Department at least 48 hours before the due date. Students requiring special provision should note the new terminology of Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA); please refer to the published document for more detailed information.

Useful Websites

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority has created a new website   ( https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/index.html). This is a great source of information on the new Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Senior Education Training (SET) Plan, future pathways, subjects and assessment.

The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre has released a new tertiary course search engine https://www.courseseeker.edu.au/. This is a new National higher education admissions platform which will be useful for students researching nationwide tertiary options.

Griffith University has updated their admissions pathways https://www.griffith.edu.au/apply/admission-pathways/vet. This document highlights the large range of courses that students can apply for a Griffith University with VET qualifications such as Certificate III, IV or Diploma in 2021.

Thank you to the new families who have given us such great feedback about how their young person has transitioned to PBC. It was pleasing to hear how happy students are feeling about being welcomed into the PBC family.

OPTIMA Awards

This term we have welcomed Year 8 and 9 parents to our OPTIMA Awards Ceremonies recognising and acknowledging the outstanding achievements from Semester 2 2020 in Behaviour and Effort, Academic, Improvement, Sporting, Cultural and Community Service. We encourage all Year 7 - 9 students to strive towards reaching these 2021 goals to enable them to be a recipient for an OPTIMA Award in Semester 2.

Assessment Calendar

Assessment calendars are available on the school website. Students should now transfer important dates and relevant assignment deadlines into their diaries. Parents and students also find it useful to list this information where it is easily accessible in the home – many use the refrigerator - so that they can predict the busy times ahead and plan for them. Meeting assignment deadlines is not only an equity issue; it teaches important life skills. Please familiarise yourself with the PBC assessment policy on the school website.

Support for Student Learning

Now that classes are settling into routine and assessment is occurring, some students may feel daunted by aspects of their workload. Telling this to the class teacher is really important as they are best positioned to support your child. For those students who would like further help in their core subjects of Maths, English, Science and History, as well as Languages and Business, teachers at PBC volunteer their time at Homework Club. This is held every Thursday afternoon from 3:15-4:00pm in the IDT block. Students should bring along their assignments and homework. Please note that only PBC students may attend.

Attendance

The Junior Secondary attendance target is 92% and ‘Every Day Counts’ is a priority for our students, staff and parent/carers to optimise student achievement and wellbeing. The impact of 5 days absence per term results in one month non-attendance during the school year. Parent/carers will receive non-attendance letters if your child has had 5 or more unexplained absences this year.

Parents/Carergivers must notify the school and provide an explanation of a student absence by 9:00am on the day of the absence. The priority for notification is:

TEXT MESSAGE - 0426 305 728 - provide student name, year level, date and reason for absence.

If texting is not possible you can:

EMAIL - absences@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au - provide student name, date and reason for absence.

If the school has not been notified of your student’s absence by 9:00am, you will receive a text message from 0426 305 728 by 10:00am. If you receive a text message, you can reply to the message, providing your student name, year level and reason for absence.

Late to School

We also have high expectations for students to arrive approximately at 8:30am so they are ready for CARE class at 9:00am and have a positive start to each day. We thank all parent/caregivers for your support in prioritising attendance and for our students to follow the Reds Pledge to make a commitment to uphold the Reds tradition, to relentlessly strive to be my best self and to actively support others to do the same.

Uniform

PBC SHS is a uniform school and all students enrolling here are expected to accept and support these standards of dress as determined by the Executive Principal and supported by the PBC P&C. This policy is an integral part of our school security program and support the Department of Education, Training an Education Workplace Health and Safety policy. The full uniform code is available from the school website (www.pbc-shs.eq.edu.au).

Cybersafety

Junior Secondary students need to protect their digital footprint for later in life especially where part time employment may be an option.  PBC prioritises for students to follow the OPTIMA Code:  Be Safe - Be Respectful - Be a Learner.

Student tips

• Google your name on each platform to see what is displayed
• If you have old accounts report yourself so they can be removed
• Check privacy settings on each platform
• Do not provide your full name and date of birth to minimise identity theft
• Look out for friends that may be targeted and use Stymie.com.au for any anonymous notification
• Remove any inappropriate pictures from your device
• “THINK BEFORE YOU SEND – TAKE 10 seconds to 10 minutes”
• To report cyberbullying https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaints/i-want-to-report-cyberbullying
• To seek help https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
• Be aware of Australian Cybersafety laws Cyber safety | Youth Law Australia

Parent tips

• Use filtering and time limits to monitor any device
• Sit with your child to know what digital platforms they are engaging with (many students are in breach of age limits for different platforms)
• Read what apps do https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-check-app-permissions-ios-android-macos-windows/
• iParent e-Safety Commissioner gives practical steps and strategies to learn about the digital environment and how to help your child have safe and enjoyable online experiences https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent

Heron Island – An amazing experience for Marine Science

Our time at Heron Island will definitely be a highlight of our high school experience! It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and explore such an untouched and thriving ecosystem. We had the opportunity to go offshore three times, in which we got to see so many amazing organisms, such as black-tip reef sharks, white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, an assortment of reef fish, a diverse range of vibrantly-coloured corals, seahorses, and what felt like a million turtles! Watching hundreds of fresh hatchlings make their way down the beach at sunrise into the crystal clear blue water, as well as watching the mother turtles battle their way up the beach to lay was definitely an unforgettable experience.  

As Year 12 students of marine science and biology, it was so amazing being able to stay at the University of Queensland’s Research Station and be able to interact with these university-grade resources. Having the opportunity to speak to and be surrounded by PhD students, as well as professionals within the marine field, was extremely inspiring as well as they happily shared their passions and interests with us. It definitely broadened our understanding of the study and research options in regard to marine biology. Not to mention that it was really interesting to see class content applied to real-world situations.  

Nowadays, it is such a rare opportunity to visit protected environments such as Heron Island, where there is no light pollution, phone service, abundances of buildings and skyscrapers, large populations of people or even sounds of cars passing by. We were simply indulged with nature, content with a starlit sky, the comfort of the rolling waves, the beauty of sunset and sunrise, as well as the circle of life with the creatures that call Heron Island ‘home’.   

It is safe to say that this experience will hold many cherished memories amongst all the students that attended and we could not be more grateful for this opportunity and Mr Brentnall, Mr Stephens and Ms Tatzenko who all made this trip possible.

Kinta Munro and Gabby Munro,
Year 12 students,
PBC STEM Ambassadors

New exciting traineeship opportunities are available in the Pathways Centre Y Block for Year 10 and 11’s. 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!!

Queensland Training Awards 2021: Applications opening soon

Students currently undertaking a school based traineeship/apprenticeship/VETis course or completed one in 2020 are eligible to enter the Qld Training Awards to be recognised for their outstanding achievements. Applications are opening soon across 14 award categories celebrating excellence, innovation and quality in your vocational education and training. Please go to this link to express your interest – Goodluck !!
https://www.vision6.com.au/em/message/email/view.php?id=1521630&a=84088&k=WJX-1LIjjswVEIf5MjXyjBh15smuqOWnKT0N2ov88mc

A variety of new traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail and tourism

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

Huxley School of Makeup

Cosmetics Plus Robina

Grill’d Burgers Coolangatta

The Shelf Deli and Café The Pines

Ambarella Burleigh

Yiros Shop Burleigh

Pattysmiths Miami

IKare Support Services Elanora

Hinterland Dance Academy - Carrara

Seeds of Life Robina

Colores skin care/makeup Coolangatta

Soul Origin Robina

Crema Espresso the Pines

Jummp Indoor Trampoline – Parkwood

Caroline C Boutique

Third Base Palm Beach

IGA Currumbin

The Yiros Shop  Burleigh

Paperbark Café Burleigh

Dominos Tugun

Burleigh British Chippy

Hudson Coffee

RACV The Royal Pines Resort

Ground Café Coolangatta

Grind Me Coffee Miami

Bo’Teku Tapas Bar Coolangatta

Lakeview Espresso Burleigh

KFC – Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach & Robina

Coming Home Co Robina Kitchens

The Parkway Café Robina

Pizzeria Coolangatta

Active Earth Nut and Seeds – Burleigh

The Pines News and Gifts Elanora

Garden of Vegan Burleigh hospitality and cookery focused

City Beach Robina

Love Italy – Surfers Paradise

The Original Bakery Tugun

Guzmen Y Gomez Burleigh

Jetts Fitness - Pimpama

Tree Top Challenge – Mount Tamborine customer service role Cert 3 Business

Cert 3 Early Childhood – Little Scholars Burleigh and other local centres

Cert 3 Hairdressing – Local Salons in Coolangatta to Broadbeach

Cert 3 Barbering – MADE Barber & Barista Golden Four Drive, Tugun Take copy of resume into store, ask for Britt or Josh they are available Wednesday – Saturday

Cert 2 Warehousing Reece Plumbing -   Year 11’s Burleigh and various locations

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 Staffing Solution 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

https://www.goldcoaststudentjobs.com.au/

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

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

https://www.megt.com.au/job-board

https://www.mrael.com.au/index.php/your-career/vacancies

Congratulations to the following students for starting their school-based traineeships/apprenticeships:

• Kirra who has signed up with A Head Start Children’s Centre Currumbin
• Sean who is now a school-based trainee with Earth N Sea Pizza & Pasta
• Jake has signed up with Captain Hook’s Seafood.

Many Thanks go to MAS National/MRAEL who are providing the support for these students.

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 Secondary 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

Junior Secondary Guidance Officer

Attached is the latest article from our Junior Secondary Guidance Officer Anna Willis.

School Chaplain

Chappy’s Encouragement – Keeping it Simple with the ABC’s

Hey PBC Parents!

I know this note finds you well into the swing of things for the new school year, but thought I’d write to remind you of a thought to ‘keep it simple’ with your kids as Term 1 finds its rhythm, and our young ones start to face the usual challenges of what an unfolding school year brings. As a parent myself trying to balance the usual list of responsibilities that each of us have (raising kids, balancing budgets, coordinating schedules between family commitments, finding matching socks…you know, the important stuff), I find it helpful to remember the ABC’s of parenting. The ABC’s stand for Attention, Boundaries and Connection and my simple breakdown is this…

Pay Attention to what matters for your young one – notice any changes they might be going through and figure out whether its something you simply file away in your parent brain as something to approach another day, or if it might mean they need a conversation to help them find a way through a new challenge they’re facing. You might ask how they’re doing, and even if all you get back is the classic teenage grunt, at least they know that you care enough to check in. You may have been through a tough time that’s affected each member of the family – take note of how that’s impacted your young ones and if they might need a little more support than usual.

Help them to set Boundaries around their activities, whether it be school, work, social activities, screen time (ugh) or otherwise. Are they over committed or under committed to what’s important? Boundaries help kids achieve balance, and helping them with that process lets them know that you’re invested enough in their wellbeing to help put in place healthy parameters around their life and activities.

Connection is key for us all, in families and our wider Reds community. My encouragement to you is to carve out some time with your kids, whether its over a meal, a walk around the block once or twice a week, maybe even a family Friday movie night on the odd occasion. Make it relevant to how you are as a family, and enjoyable for the kids. Taking time out to connect as a family can really help alleviate the stresses of what we face as parents. Letting your kids see you have fun builds a lot of confidence that you can come through the challenges that we sometimes face in our homes.

You’ve got this, parents! Reach out for support if you need someone to help you see that. Hope you’ve enjoyed the read! GO REDS!

Yours in kind,

John Catterall AKA Chappy.

Rise Every Day Mentally Stronger

Starting conversations about mental wellbeing.

Do you or your child ever feel stressed, angry, stuck, alone or afraid? Is it easier to avoid situations then face them? Do you want to be mentally stronger?
This event will provide you with advice and conversation to enable you to either begin or continue a journey of building mental strength.

Why build mental strength? In Australia, current statistics show that 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness in any year. 45% of Australians experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives. Devastatingly, suicide is the second most common cause of death for 15 to 24 year olds, with boys at a higher risk than girls. Mental strength should increase the coping ability of our adolescents, parents and teachers to develop thriving and flourishing individuals.

Date: Wednesday 3 March
Place: PBC's Trade Training Centre
Time: 6pm
This is a free event.
Parents and students are both welcome to attend.

If you would like to come along please RSVP to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au stating 'wellbeing' in the subject and advising the number attending.

School photos - Make up Day

P&C Annual General Meeting

Friday Flood of Positivity

It’s back! Staff ask students to name a teacher that has made a positive difference to their week and below are the comments.

Two students new to PBC had this to say…

Edwin - My teachers care about me and help me with my work!

Matt - The teachers here at PBC explain the work to me!

Students had the following to say while at the swimming carnivals:-

Ms Haidley: She’s amazing x2

Ms Kimber: Does awesome Brain Breaks

Mr Jordan: Just because!

Mr Jenkins (or as they said Jenko!): Just being a good teacher

Mr Price:   A good Bloke and a big unit

Ms Hart: Makes maths fun

Ms O’Kane: Her great sense of humour

Ms Thomas:  Makes English so good!

Ms Hooper: Really fun and engaging

Mr Robb:    Really cool

Mr Russell:  Good teacher

Mr Moakes:   He always looks to reward us

Ms Allingham:  She’s really fun

Mr Louden: Gets me motivated

Ms Hull: Really nice and caring

Mr Bags:  very considerate

Mr Foers:  Community minded

Immunisations

Schools play an invaluable role in looking after the health of their students. Immunisation against a number of diseases is one strategy which contributes to the wellbeing of both the individual and the community as a
whole.

School immunisation programs are regarded as a highly efficient and cost-effective way to immunise an age group which can otherwise be difficult to reach.
Queensland Health acknowledges the important role schools play in helping service providers conduct a vaccination clinic. Queensland Health’s annual School Immunisation Program (SIP) provides secondary school students in state schools across Queensland the opportunity to be vaccinated against a range of
diseases.

The following vaccines are offered for Year 7 students:
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough)

The following vaccine is offered for Year 10 students:
• Meningococcal A, C, W and Y

Year 7 parents will receive the on-line consent on 22nd Feb 2021

Immunisation dates

Year 7 students:

• Term 1 Week 8 Tuesday 16 March and
• Term 4 Week 2 Tuesday 12 October

Year 10 students:

• Term 3 Week 6 Monday 16 August

Any parent/caregiver that is unable to access online forms may either visit Junior Secondary Student Services office to collect and complete the form or have your child take the form home for completion and return to PBC.

Parent/caregivers who do not return a consent form will not be contacted. Students will not be vaccinated without a valid consent form.

Gold Coast Health - Mobile Dental Van

Gold Coast Oral Health Services are offering free dental checks and treatment to all eligible children. This service will be provided on-site at PBC by Mobile Clinic 163 and will be arriving on Tuesday 2 February. The mobile dental clinic will be located in the carpark to the right of the Administration building until end of April.

If you would like to book your free dental check for your child call 1300 300 850 today.

School Holiday bookings are also available.

For more information head to: www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/oral-health

Oral Health Client Service Centre

1300 300 850

Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (excluding public holidays)

Follow PBC on Social Media

Our social media accounts are the best way to stay connected with the daily happenings of our school. We will upload any important messages, reminders, student achievements and general action. With posts every day this a great way to celebrate our awesome school. If you have any news about your student that you would like to share please message us via Direct Message on Instagram, Messenger on Facebook or email to news@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

Instagram @PBCSHS

Facebook @PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHigh and @PBCAlliance

PBC Fundraising

The PBC P&C Association have produced a fantastic 'PBC Reds' Sports Towel for our latest fundraiser. The towel features the PBC Reds logo and are a perfect size for all our students to use during their training activities. The towel has ultimate absorbency, is lightweight and quick drying and looks great! At just $25, these towels are available now at the PBC Uniform Shop.

The money raised through the sales of our Reds Towel will go towards more chilled water bubblers for our students.

Towel size 50cm x 110cm

Dates to Remember

Partner Spotlight...

Bendigo Bank - Tugun Community Bank Branch

If you visit the PBC Alliance Business Directory (link below) you will find a special offer available for PBC students! to be sure to check it out...

www.pbc-alliance.com/finance-and-consulting.html

  

Business Directory

Remember to always support local businesses when looking for a product or service. Head to the PBC Alliance Business Directory or the Red Pages. All the listings are supporters of our students and local, so please support those that support our students to reach their full potential. https://www.pbc-alliance.com/business-directory.html or https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/our-community/our-local-area 

Would your business like to support our students? Become a Partner or Member today. Visit our website: www.pbc-alliance.com, 

To find out more about any of our amazing community partners, please click the links below. Every one of our partners is actively supporting PBC students in their education, ensuring student can meet their potential through the provision of products and services in kind, through financial support or provision of school-based traineeships, apprenticeships and workplacements. Thank you to all of our wonderful partners!

Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Bank Branch

Find Ya Feet

Gold Coast Titans

Synergy Fitness

Smile Street Coolangatta

Aurora Training Institute

Stone Style

Prestige Services Training

LJ Hooker Palm Beach

Southport Sharks

Community Tree Services

WHYse Choices

Capital Pest Management

Tweed SeaSports

Currumbin RSL

Inspire Physiotherapy

Trade Glass

Palm Beach Surf Club

Rhys Wildermoth, First National Palm Beach

Fraser Financial Services

Wilson Haynes Law

99 Bikes, Burleigh

PFD Food Distributors

Esportif Management (Nash Dawson)

Griffith University

Bond University

Southern Cross University

TAFE Gold Coast

Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce

Meatsmiths, Elanora

Platinum Realty

City Venue Management

Rocky Point

Cashier Window Operating Hours

Over the counter payments can only be accepted between 8:00am and 1:00pm on Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday. The window is CLOSED on Mondays and Fridays. Alternatively, you can make payments via BPOINT from your invoice or statement or Direct Deposit.

Alternative payment options include BPOINT and Bank Transfer, details found here:

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.: 2021SRS8 or 2021ACX10)

SRS Fees

SRS Fees to list the instalment dates:

• 1^st Instalment – Friday 12 Feb Term 1
• 2^nd Instalment – Friday 7 May Term 2
• 3^rd Instalment – Friday 30 July Term 3

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 Finance finance@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

Spark their Future

They say it takes a village to raise a child and our school is an important part of that village. We want to work with you to give your child the support they need to engage and thrive at school. Make a time to talk to your child’s teacher, year level coordinator or our guidance officer. Our team is here to help your child with their educational, behavioural and wellbeing needs

The Spark their Future website has tips on how to contact your school and this video talks about how we can work together to achieve success and happiness for your child.

One of the articles you will find on the website is below…

How re-thinking your teen’s explosive behaviour can help your teen grow. Teach your teen about the signs to look out for that suggest their anger is building and help them work out what might be triggering their anger.

https://www.sparktheirfuture.qld.edu.au/explosive-behaviour/

Ensure your child’s school has up-to-date health or action plans

Schools can assist students with health support needs such as diabetes, epilepsy, asthma and anaphylaxis. However, it is important to ensure they have an up-to-date copy of your child’s health or action plans. Speak to the school about how they can support your child. If needed, the school can access the State Schools Nursing Service for support to make sure your child is safe at school

Information for families – a safety warning about bats

While bats and flying-foxes are protected species and pose minimal risk to humans, please remind your children to stay clear of them. If you see a bat on the ground, they may be sick or injured. Do not touch the animal. Instead, call the RSPCA on 1300 264 625 or your local wildlife care organisation for assistance.

If a child is bitten or scratched by a bat, they should tell their parent, teacher or a responsible adult immediately. The wound should be washed thoroughly with soap and water, antiseptic applied, and medical attention sought urgently. For further information, visit the Education website.  

2021 Queensland Training Awards now open

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Queensland Training Awards – celebrating the power of skills for 60 years. Across 14 categories, the awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees and VET students as well as teachers, employers and training organisations. Know a high-achieving VET teacher or student? Give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them now for an award. Nominations close midnight Sunday 21 March 2021.

For more information, visit the Training Awards website