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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
The Link and Launch Program is now fully operational with Elaine Braniff already meeting with 2020 and 2019 graduate students to assist them in finding employment or further training. Elaine can be contacted on (mobile) 0467 951 239 or (email) linkandlaunch@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. If your high school graduate is sitting at home, please give them a prod in our direction to come and in and let Elaine assist them to be successful in the next stage of their life.Study Gold Coast has a brilliant resource where vacant jobs for high school students are listed on a website and App. Study Gold Coast quality assures the vacancies and businesses as being suitable for high school students. Please check out this resource on goldcoaststudentjobs.com.au
Vaping / Puff Pipes / E Cigarettes are currently a problem for Gold Coast high schools including ours. In the past week, approximately ten students have had the Student Code of Conduct applied to their behaviour. Today we called an assembly for the Year 7 to 9 students to (a) make them aware of the harm that vaping can do to them through a guest speaker (b) make them aware of the law through Snr Cnst Dave Sammons and (c) let them know what they can expect in terms of a school response if they bring vaping products onto the school grounds.
Chris Capra
Executive Principal
CRICOS Provider Name: The Queensland Department of Education trading as Education Queensland International (EQI) CRICOS Provider Number 00608A
Growing Good Humans
Our Year 12 cohort recently participated in the first ever Growing Good Humans Day, a day focused on equipping our students with a range of skills and strategies to assist them in gaining self-awareness, safe relationships and becoming the best version of themselves. The day was a great success and it was pleasing to see this cohort commit wholly to a program of which they have had such a hand in building and developing. A huge thanks goes to our school community for their support and providing these students with such an opportunity. Particular thanks go to our teacher presenters; Paul Bullpitt, Anna Wyatt, Shane Roberts and Aaron Zimmerle as well as our external experts; Shiike Vanderwerff, Tommy Herschell, Ashlee Thomas and the team of Youth-based Health Nurses from Queensland Health.
Our Year 11 cohorts will commence exposure to the Growing Good Men and Growing Good Women programs in Week 9 and 10 of this term.
Year 12 Update
Year 12 students and parents will receive information later this week regarding the 2021 Graduation Ceremony and Formal Dinner, to be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 17 November, 2021. This information will be handed to students at Assembly and emailed home. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of this talented cohort at the completion of their studies.
Most Year 12 students have now received their 2021 Senior Jersey. If your student hasn't please send them to Y Block to pick it up. This additional uniform item is a privilege for our senior students as their leadership within the school transgresses into the community. All students and parents are reminded that the jersey is traditionally a winter item, and should be worn on top of the school shirt. We look forward to seeing our Year 12's in their Senior Jerseys this winter.
Assessment
Year 11 students are currently completing or have recently completed the first assessment for Unit 1 in the QCE. Reports will be issued for Year 11s in the last week of term.
Year 11 students will then finalise their Unit 1 assessment in Week 4/5 of Term 2 in mid-May this year. As per QCAA guidelines students cannot change subjects mid Unit so no subject changes are available to Year 11s until late May.
Year 10 and 12 students should be busy completing assignments and studying for upcoming exams.
Year 10 and 12 students commence shutdown in Week 10 of term (29 March to 1 April). The timetable for senior assessment and the school assessment policy has been published on the school website: https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/testing-and-assessment
Students can also download a copy on the school’s K drive under curriculum.
All students need to be aware of the date, room and time of their scheduled exam. During shutdown students only have to attend school for scheduled exams or study sessions.
All assessment tasks are due at 9:00am on the due date not during class time. Students who are absent for an exam will need to provide a medical certificate and apply for a change of date with their HOD on the next day they are at school. Similarly students who are applying for an extension or special consideration will need to download an extension/change of date form from the school website and submit to their relevant Head of Department at least 48 hours before the due date.
Year 10 and 12 reports will be issued early in Term 2.
VETis courses
All students in Senior Secondary are eligible to receive VET in School (VETis) funding to complete a VET certificate that the government deem are in demand. Many students utilise this funding in timetabled classes for example Construction, Health Services, and Hospitality and Fitness classes. Other VETis course are advertised in the student notices and school newsletter. These may include going to an outside college or provider 1 day per week (e.g. TAFE). Students who are not aiming for a tertiary pathway are particularly encouraged to complete a VETis funded course as this will increase their chance of gaining employment once they leave school. Please contact Ms McQueen in F block if you require more information.
Other senior schooling news:
Year 10s and 11s are again encouraged to register for School based traineeships and apprenticeships (SAT) in Y block. A SAT will give students paid employment, work experience and a Certificate 3 qualification which gains extra QCE credits, but also opens up a tertiary pathway. Please contact Ms Shreeve in Y block for more information.
Students in Year 10 are again reminded that their academic performance in Year 10 semester 1 will determine which pathway they can choose in Year 11. Students wishing to complete an ATAR pathway need to achieve Bs in English and Maths. Students wishing to study a senior science course in Year 11 and 12 also need to achieve a B in Year 10 Science.
Study Skills Strategies
The Spacing effect
Information that is studied or repeated over time leads to long-term retention. When students are exposed to and engage with information numerous times, spaced across multiple intervals it solidifies long-term memory, which enhances their ability for retention and recall.
As shown in figure 1, by reviewing information at intervals, not just at the end of a study cycle, students can recall a greater percentage of the information with a higher level of accuracy. (QCAA Strategies for retaining and recalling information for assessment, 2020)
Our students and teachers have reached the tough end of the term. It’s going to be all about hard work, working smart and consistency to get through the last two weeks and all those assessment items. We have been talking to the students about what it means to work hard and show industry in the classroom.
I am really encouraged by the level of detailed feedback that students are receiving from their teachers. This feedback and responding to it is a vital step in improvement of an individual task.
Please encourage your young person to read any feedback on drafts very carefully and ask them if they understand what the teacher is telling them about their attempts.
The other challenging step for students is being organised enough to meet those timelines. This is all about the working smarter idea. As a parent staying connected to your young person’s deadlines and coaching them to meet these is one way we can work together in their education. Please discuss with them when their deadlines are and work with them to achieve this around their other at-home commitments.
All these things will allow you to extend your support role in their learning which as a school we are grateful for and value the role you play in this as parents.
Term 1 Reports
Student reports will be emailed home on the last day of term. Please ensure that the email address we have recorded for you is current.
Term 1 reports are interim reports. This means that they will indicate a child’s Term 1 achievement, effort and behaviour in each subject with grades only. We encourage you to follow up on this report by attending Parent Teacher Interviews in Term 2. Information about how to book for Parent Teacher Interviews will be sent with reports.
NAPLAN 2021
At this stage, PBC will be participating in NAPLAN online this year. Tests will be conducted in Week 4 and 5 next term. The online format is interesting in that it will be adaptive and will cater to the diverse levels that students are at based on their responses to early questions on the tests.
We encourage all students to be part of NAPLAN if they are able to do so, and we make special provisions for students with disabilities. PBC teachers frequently use NAPLAN data to make decisions about differentiation and targeted teaching in the classroom.
The Sports Excellence program has gotten off to a strong start in 2021. PBC alumni and Rugby League National championship winning coach Mr Aaron Zimmerle has returned after touring the world with his family to take up the position of full time Athlete Development Manager.
His role encompasses all of our Year 7 to 9 Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) sessions where athletes are benchmarked against a number of ASCA tests regarding functional movement and strength. Mr Zimmerle has organised for a number of university interns who are studying Exercise Science to assist him to ensure we deliver a comprehensive program. Correct technique and understanding the why of each exercise is of paramount importance to ensure holistic development of the young athlete.
Our junior secondary students have also started to be screened by our own School Physiotherapist Mr Matt Fechner from Inspire Physiotherapy. This process will help identify any deficiencies or imbalances so that we may prescribe specific exercises for the individual athlete.
Speed sessions for our Year 9 students have also begun in Term 1. Momentum Sports conducts these sessions with our Rugby League, Tennis, Touch, Soccer boys and Basketball athletes where they participate in an eight week program. All students are pre and post tested so that athletes can track their improvement.
PBC’s senior sports excellence programs have also benefitted from the new role with every group now having access to both a professionally written S&C program and a qualified strength and conditioning specialist in either Mr Zimmerle or Mr Johnston.
Lastly a big thank you to all the parents who have nominated PBC as their Rebel Sport community giveback partner. As a direct result of your nominating our school PBC has been credited with over $4000 worth of goods from Rebel that has purchased gym equipment and other items for our HPE / SPX courses.
Stay tuned for some more exciting announcements coming out soon.
Neil Mackay – Sports Excellence Head of Department
Week 7 was by far the biggest week for the Year 7 Rookie Reds starting last Saturday at the Tonie Carroll Cup up at Beenleigh. After some exhilarating team tries and bruising defence in the opening rounds, the boys got to experience their first taste of the Rivalry facing off against our nemesis Keebra Park in the Semi final. The performance was deserving of the Red jersey they so proudly wear grinding out a big win and qualifying for the Grand final against Marsden High. In a gripping match the boys went down by single try but walked away from it knowing that they can now compete with any of the top sides.
Back to school Monday saw Paul Dyer and Jack Reed from the Brisbane Broncos come down and run a skills clinic for the boys, to which Paul commented afterwards that the Rookie Reds showed good skill and a great willingness to learn.
Wednesday then saw our first school Cluster day which means the boys are able to learn and train all day. After reviewing our testing performances and setting our own personal and team goals, the boys learned about the tactics that are used in Rugby League Defence and Offence. Throw in a few Team Bonding Games and Lunch and it was time to join our other Rugby League teams for a whole program induction. After learning the history of the Reds and our standards from the Open As Head Coach Tim Maccan, the boys were put in teams mixed of Year 7-12s and embarked on a fun filled hour of completing the Reds Amazing Race around the school. It was wonderful to see the boys of all ages getting to know each other and working together. It is the inclusive and unselfish culture that we strive for.
Zimmo
HPE week was a great opportunity for students and teachers to engage in a range of health, wellbeing and activity options. Thank you to the students and teachers who participated. HPE week itself incorporated the culmination of RED(M)S week, Rise Every Day Mentally Stronger. On Wednesday evening we hosted the annual parent event where conversations about mental wellbeing are facilitated. This year the focus was on opening conversation between parents and students. Our sincere thanks to the panel who provided a range of stories and advice for us to consider. The panel members were;
- Anna Willis - PBC JS Guidance officer
- Steve Jones - PBC SS Guidance officer
- Brad Dixon - PBC SS Dean of Students
- Mitch Kennedy - PBC SS Deputy Principal
- Damian Becker - Headspace Tweed Heads
- James Petersen - BreakingFREE
- Andrew Thomas and Kendall Waters - parents
During the evening we were supported by Hilary Wilson (School Based Youth Health Nurse) and Wendy Wise (PBC JS Deputy Principal). We believe the amount of leadership support shown by the PBC leaders indicates the intent we as a school have in relation to student wellbeing. Personally I feel grateful to work in a school that takes student wellbeing seriously. During lunch on Thursday, students had the opportunity to have a conversation about the voices in our heads that we all experience. Our sincere thanks to Ashlee Thomas from The Secret Burden who lead the conversation with our students. Our congratulations to the Year 12 Health students for organising and conducting a successful 2021 RED(M)S project.
The final HPE week event was the inaugral touch challenge versus the Year 12 Physical Education students. Despite the short game there was plenty of excitement and banter. The end result was a draw.
As we now move into an assessment phase for senior school students, we wish them the best of luck for upcoming assessment and hope HPE week provided some enjoyment. As a faculty we are grateful to the students for their respectful and mature interactions.
Shane Roberts ~ HOD HPE
On Tuesday, 7A visited Hinze Dam as part of their Integrated Learning Program. Students learnt about water options for South East Queensland, considered the social, economic and environmental trade-offs involved in water supply alternatives, carried out water quality testing on water from the dam, walked over and beside the spillway, shared their lunch with local birds and had a great time getting to know each other better.
The PBC Leo’s club have once again started the year off with a strong start. We have had a total of 4 meetings and have contributed to the community through donations, weekly BBQ’s, and welcomed new recruits to the PBC Leo’s.
The 2021 Leo’s committee members were inducted by the President of the Lion’s Club, Peter Smith on 17 February. The committee members are: Lily as our new President, Ethan as Vice President, Emma as Treasurer and re-elected as Secretary is Michelle.
The CEO and Founder of “Baby Give Back”, Carley, came to talk about her amazing charity that offers support to new families in the community. The PBC Leo’s donated $500 in support and organised a day on 13 March to volunteer our time at the Baby Give Back warehouse to help clean toys and strollers, build cots, and sort clothing.
During February, the PBC Leo’s Club were visited from Tallebudgera State School and the Leo’s donated $600 to help with the student leader team building day. PBC Leo’s are proud once again to be sponsoring a child through the Smith Family and participating in Clean up Australia Day – 7 March.
This year, the Leo’s hope to hold a Trivia night. Stay tuned for further updates.
Michell Wykes
Secretary of the PBC Leo’s Club 2021
Reds Go Riot Comedy Night #2 - Another massive success!
With our heartfelt thanks to Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Branch, PBC Leos, the P&C and Mandy Nolan, another fantastic night was had on Friday 26 February for the second instalment of Reds Go Riot - Comedy Showcase. Alongside the hilarious Mandy and the whimsical and unpredictable Dusty Rich (South Africa), 13 Reds rose to the occasion; Jett Lindsay, Alex O'Connor, Benjamin Burgess, Ebony Larman, Marnie Lamber(y)t, Jai Uhlmann, Caleb Partridge, Wade Wang, Mischa Hodson, Lucas Hein, Lucas Godwin, Brock Tighe and Bobby Smith. We even had messages from Fiona O'Loughlin, Urzila Carlson, The Nelson Twins and Gold Logie Winner Tom Gleeson - you know who he is, right?
Each set delivered original material about all the trials and tribulations (!) of being a teenager, but with students' own unique spin. The result? An audience whose faces were sore from laughter. By the end of week 5, we definitely needed that break away from the mayhem! And to top it off, we raised some good coin for Beyond Blue, total still being worked out!
Next, PBCs funny people will headed to HOTA to workshop and refine their material for Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Class Clowns competition. An annual competition by one of the world's biggest Arts Festivals, which has launched the careers of comics like Joel Creasey, Rhys Nicholson and Aaron Chen. This is an invaluable opportunity to continue the development stages of routines, make their sets punchier and really get polished - in addition to gaining stage time and experience in front of industry professionals. Last year we had two state finalists and one National Finalist. Although the 2020 National Final was spoilt by you-know-what, students again have the opportunity to perform at States in Brisbane at the Powerhouse and Nationals at The Forum Theatre in Melbourne on 31 March, be on telly and win cash! So proud of everyone involved!
Class Clowns Competition
Following the success of the Reds Go Riot Comedy Night PBCs funny people headed to HOTA to workshop and refine their material for Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Class Clowns competition. This year the kids had great fun and Marnie Lambert and Benjamin Burgess won their heat and got through to the Qld State Final at Brisbane's Powerhouse. They all did so well. Congratulations Marnie and Ben!
State Finals - Class Clowns
Three of our riotous Reds went up to Brisbane’s Powerhouse on Saturday 13 March for the Qld State Final of Class Clowns run by Melbourne International Comedy Festival, one of the world’s biggest Arts Festivals. Marnie Lambert (Y9), Benjamin Burgess (Y10) and Jai Uhlmann (Y10 - 2020 State Final Winner and National Finalist) took to the stage like pros and really owned their space getting lots of laughs with their polished material from the recent Reds Go Riot Showcase. Competing against schools from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Cairns, these guys all engaged in a rehearsal workshop with Damien Power (The Project, Tonightly, Just For Laughs) - taking onboard valuable professional feedback and running with it. We’re very proud of you all! What a fantastic achievement.
Jai will be competing in the Class Clowns National Final in Melbourne at the Forum Theatre on 31 March during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Best of luck Jai! We know you’ll smash it and have an absolute ball.
Class Clowns is an annual competition that runs Australia-wide and is open to students Years 9-12. For more information please feel free to contact Mrs Hull ebhul0@eq.edu.au about how to get involved in 2022.
Read LessSurf League Excellence
Our PBC Reds Surf League Excellence team were lucky enough to have the current Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion Ali Day come in and chat to them about all things racing, nutrition and training ahead of their State and Australian Titles in the coming weeks. Thanks for your time Ali and all the best to our Reds racing at State and Australian Titles!
Men of the Moment
We were very fortunate to be a featured school at the recent Youth Male Summit, hosted by TSS and focused on ‘Men of The Moment’. HOD Positive Behaviour and a team of wonderful young men and women participated in a range of activities throughout the day, highlighted by hosting a 1-hour session on our own journey with Growing Good Humans. The students were privileged to participate in question-time with an all-star panel at the conclusion of the evening including Australian cricket legends Matthew Hayden and Darren Lehmann, Paralympian Curtis McGrath and our very own Tommy Herschell from ‘Find Your Feet’.
Particular thanks go to our student representatives and speakers, Hayden Topping (11), Peta Peachey (12), Lilli Carmichael (12), Jude McClay (12) and Zackary Hubbard (12). The students spoke with passion, honesty, pride and clarity regarding their experiences with school and the change they are starting to see in their community.
We look forward to seeing every student engage with Growing Good Humans programs this year and work towards being more honest, accountable and better versions of themselves.
NSW Bus Passes
NSW Bus passes have arrived and need to be collected from the Finance Window. Students need to visit the Finance window on Tuesdays-Thursdays 8am-1pm.
QLD Bus passes have been distributed through Student Services. If your student hasn't received theirs yet please ask them to visit Student Services.
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 is fundraising through the sale of Entertainment Book memberships and the handy Reds Sports Towels.
Help our cause and get a year of unlimited offers & savings by starting your Entertainment Membership today to support our school, get a year of amazing 2-for-1 offers, discounts and savings AND a bonus $10 or $20 eGift Card. Click here to purchase: http://www.entbook.com.au/14425k9 T&C's apply* visit www.entertainment.com.au/promotions
The PBC P&C Association have also produced a fantastic 'PBC Reds' Sports Towel. 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
PBC Red Pages
The Red Pages is the place to go to find businesses that are part of the Palm Beach Currumbin State High community. PBC families that own local businesses are invited to list their business here so that others in our school community can support you, and the listing is free of charge. Visit our school website to find this page.
Another great business directory is the PBC Alliance Business directory where you will find various special offers from our greatest supporters. Visit www.pbc-alliance.com to check it out.
If you are a PBC parent or alumni and would like to have your business listed here email the contact details, a short description and logo to Heidi Wallace at alliance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.
Dates to Remember
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2 Apr |
Good Friday – 1st day of school holidays |
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19 Apr |
Term 2 starts |
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23 Apr |
PBC Anzac Day Ceremony |
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25 Apr |
Anzac Day |
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26 Apr |
Anzac Day Holiday |
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28 Apr |
GC5 Cluster Day 2 |
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3 May |
Labor Day Public Holiday |
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18 May |
P&C Meeting |
Community Partnerships
Grip Star Socks Joins!
Shout out to our latest 2021 PBC Alliance Gold Partner, Grip Star Socks!
PBC Alumni Joel Mulvenney is one of the directors behind Grip Star Socks and has donated a pair of these amazing socks to every student in the Soccer Excellence program as well as the Year 12 Rugby League and Year 12 AFL students.
Grip Star socks are more than just seriously grippy – they are also proving effective tackling the persistent foot problems that can hold athletes back. High performance athletes are always seeking a competitive edge, and maintaining happy and healthy feet is crucial to maximising performance potential in all sports.
Now Grip Star is proving the long-awaited game changer in easing the discomfort and preventing blisters, fungus, bruising and lost toenails. With strategically positioned grip panels on the sole, Grip Star socks reduces friction and eliminates sliding; while the ventilated, stay-dry material draws heat and sweat away from the foot. The result is seriously happy feet that can perform better without discomfort or pain.
Thank you Grip Star Socks for supporting our students!
PBC Alliance Breakfast
In Week 6 the first PBC Alliance Business Breakfast for the year was held celebrating the successes of our community partnerships and our students. Thank you to our guest speakers, Steve Mitchell of the Gold Coast Titans (Platinum Partner), Dr Ramesh Sivabalan of Smile Street Coolangatta (Platinum Partner), Kim Little of Aurora Training Institute (Platinum Partner), Tracy Kearney of Prestige Service Training (Gold Partner), Allan Merlehand of Bendigo Bank Tugun (Platinum Partner), Neil Mackay, Alyce Bradford and Elain Braniff of PBC.
Thank you also to all who attended helping this breakfast be another Alliance success. Congratulations to PBC Alumni Kaitlyn Byrne and Erin Woods who both received scholarships from Bendigo Bank Tugun to help with their tertiary expenses. Congratulations also to Leilani Nield, Luke Pache and Viva-Grace Barnes for receiving scholarships for the school-based Diploma of Business from Prestige Service Training. If you would like to get involved in supporting our students and networking with like-minded business people please visit www.pbc-alliance.com.
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 the listings are supporters of our students and local so please support those that support PBC. https://www.pbc-alliance.com/business-directory.html
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
Rhys Wildermoth, First National Palm Beach
Esportif Management (Nash Dawson)
Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club
Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Read LessSchool based traineeships available
New exciting traineeship opportunities are available in the Pathways Centre Y Block for Year 10’ & 11’s. Job boards will be updated regularly with new positions. Students can collect a registration form and apply now. Students can get paid while gaining a qualification when doing a school based traineeship and earn up to 8 QCE points!! There are a variety of new traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail and tourism.
Warehousing school based traineeships Year 10/11’s
– CNW Electrical Supplies Burleigh & SAMIOS Plumbing Supplies Burleigh and across other branches in Qld. The Qualification will be Cert III in Supply Chain Operations and they are looking for students that can start in the stores but grow into retail/sales/management career roles in the future. This is not for students looking to become tradies but in warehousing organising the supplies to tradies. Good way to make contacts!
Hospitality and Business Traineeships:
The Paddock Bakery Burleigh
Pets Wonderland Currumbin
Yiros Shop Burleigh
Pizzeria Coolangatta
Pattysmiths Miami
IKare Support Services Elanora
Hinterland Dance Academy - Cararra
The Shelf Deli and Café The Pines
Ambarella Burleigh
Seeds of Life Robina
Soul Origin Robina
Crema Espresso the Pines & Coolangatta
Caroline C Boutique
Third Base Palm Beach
IGA Currumbin
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
Active Earth Nut and Seeds – Burleigh
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
IndustryUS HR – Located at Palm Beach, Industryus HR is a specialist human resources agency, providing outsourced human resources to established small and medium enterprises and offering a school based traineeship in business administration
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
https://novaskill.com.au/jobs-available
There are more opportunities on the job boards. Please come into Y Block to register
Congratulations to the following students...
Congratulations to PBC's Josh who has completed a Cert 3 Business Traineeship with IGA Currumbin RTO Ignite Education, Thomas who has completed a Cert 3 Business Traineeship with Mt Woodgee RTO Aurora Training Institute and Mia who completed her traineeship Cert 3 Business with Zarraffas Tugun, through Ignite Education. Great effort for all students and great preparation for their futures.
Congratulations also to PBC's Kirra and Amy who both signed up for School-Based Traineeshipships. Kirra has signed on with A Headstart Currumbin and Amy with SandMap. Shout out to Mas National/MRAEL as the Apprenticeship Support Network Providers for their support.
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 LessWe 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.
Teen Girls Empowerment Karma Charity Workshop
Girls Empowering Girls! Ignite your Self- Confidence!
Date: 10 April, 9:30am- 11am
Where: Yogventures, Coolangatta
Price: $20. All proceeds to The Shift Project, Byron Bay
Facilitator: The Rise Movement
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/275050310675532
eSafety’s Parent Guide to Cyberbullying
Mark the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence by attending the free webinars to explore the latest research and how parents and carers can support young people to have safe and respectful online relationships.
There’s also tips on what to do if things go wrong, conversation starters about online friendships, and discussion about the rules of social media use, and where to seek help if your child is involved in a cyberbullying incident. The free webinars are available 16–22 March 2021. Register your interest today.
An Adventure of a Lifetime Awaits
Apply now for Bunya to the Bay, a unique learning opportunity for Year 10–12 students who will walk, cycle and canoe over 340 kilometres of river terrain, following the Brisbane River from the source to the sea.
This award-winning education experience, grounded in Aboriginal culture and heritage, gives students a unique opportunity to connect deeply with South East Queensland’s environment, culture, communities and country.
Forty students from across Queensland will be selected for the program and will attend the Opening Ceremony (one day), one of four journey legs (five days, four nights) and the Closing Ceremony (three days, two nights). The full itinerary is available online. Apply via the Stanley River Environmental Education Centre website by 31 March 2021.
Buy Smart Competition Now Open
The Buy Smart Competition has $15,000 worth of cash prizes up for grabs. Years 4–12 students can develop a creative project to explain a chosen consumer issue and give advice to a target audience – this could include board games, music videos, interactive quizzes, apps and much more. This is a great way to learn more about consumer and financial literacy issues.
We the Differents – Boosting Your Resilience
When you’re young, life can feel ‘full-on’. It can get stressful and exhausting. Help your teen boost their resilience by encouraging them to check out the support, options and tips available on the We the Differents website. It has a range of articles to help them to find their different, understand their learning options and learn handy study hacks
2021 Gold Coast Careers Festival
This year's event is set to be bigger and better than ever! Spanning over three days from Thursday, 6 May to Saturday, 8 May at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, this year’s Careers Festival will not only welcome students, but also job seekers, non-school leavers, parents and career changers.
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