Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Friday was one of those days where you are so proud to be a part of the PBC community. The school held our ANZAC Day Parade last week which included a number of community members and organisations.  It was impressive to watch the school band play (and improvise) through the key moments of the parade. The Cadets added to the sense of the occasion and the key address by Michael Humphreys the Currumbin RSL President and Sally Farrell, Head of Department engaged all the students. It was great to see the number of parents and community who are able to attend these key school events increasing over time. Our school leaders and representatives on the day spoke well and represented the school with distinction.  Needless to say, the students in attendance behaved perfectly and were attentive to the sense of occasion. 

GC Cluster Day sports are on tomorrow. The students were briefed today in the daily notices where they need to be tomorrow and when they need to be there. 

A reminder that the school will be closed next Monday for the Labor Day Public Holiday.

Chris Capra
Executive Principal

Term One Success

We are happy to report overall a very good set of academic reports went out to families at the end of last term. Overall students in Junior Secondary attended 90.3% of the time and 94.6% of all students passed all their assessment across all subjects. We also have had over 2000 Optima postcards sent out or given to students in Term 1.

This term our focus areas are;

• supporting ongoing numeracy and literacy development of foundational skills to support all learning

• writing is a key focus in Year 8 and teachers will collaborate using a case management approach to improve student writing

• improving achievement of A grades outside of the Academic excellence program in maths, english, science and humanities.

NAPLAN

In week 4 and 5 our Year 7 and 9s will be sitting NAPLAN exams, these exam results are used by our English and Maths teachers to tailor programs to continue to build on the literacy and numeracy skills as the students move on to the next year level. At PBC we also value these tests as research has shown that they are the best indicator of future academic success. We are encouraging students to follow our motto of doing their best when it comes to these exams. Our staff and those at the primary schools have been working on building the skills needed for these exams for years but there are little things that can be done in these last few weeks. 

Exams are one of those times in life where we have to prepare for our best performance a bit like a job interview or a grand final. Yes there is stress in these moments and it’s important to talk to your child and share how you manage yourself in a situation where you have to bring your best performance. Other factors that will help that as a parent you can support them with, will be getting enough sleep, eating healthily, doing some physical activity and not over scheduling them in the lead up.

This year the four tests are spread out over two weeks from Tuesday 11 May to Thursday 20 May during timetabled English classes, with their teacher. NAPLAN this year will be completed online as adaptive tests and so there is no need to timetable them all to be done at the same time. Should your child be absent for any of the tests, they will be provided with a catch-up session on Friday 21 May 2021. Students require their school laptops charged for the day as usual and a pair of headphones. They will also need a pen or pencil for use on their scribble paper.

Parent Teacher Interviews

If you have not done so already, please take the time to sit with your child and discuss their interim report, emailed at the end of last term. Celebrate successes and where improvements are needed, set some specific, realistic and measurable goals. Should you require clarification or need to immediately discuss your child’s progress, remember that teachers welcome contact from parents; all teachers’ emails are listed under ‘Staff Contact List’ on the PBC website.

Parent Teacher Interview bookings are now open. The interviews are conducted over several afternoons and evenings, to provide as many opportunities as possible for you to meet with teachers. Guidance Officers and other support staff are also available on these evenings.

Students are most welcome to be part of the interviews; it can be very useful for them to ask their own questions and to receive direct feedback from teachers, with you present. Teachers are also hoping to learn more about the student, and will welcome information that will help them support each individual in their learning. We look forward to meeting with you.

Welcome back to Term 2 to all of our Senior students and their families. Term 2 is a significant term as we prepare academically for Semester 1 grades and start ramping up preparations for our sporting teams and cultural ensembles before finals in these disciplines in Term 3. All Senior Students are to be reminded of our uniform expectations at PBC, particularly as the weather cools. Students remain expected to be wearing PBC jumpers (Year 12 jersey, blue fleece or blue/red spray jacket), as well as continuing to comply with PBC sock and black leather shoe expectations.

Good luck to all families for the start of Term 2 and we look forward to seeing you in person at a range of events, commencing with our Parent Teacher Interviews in Week 4 (11-13 May). For more information on Parent Teacher Interviews and instructions for booking, please refer to our PBC website.

Year 11 and 12 Parent Study Skills Seminar

The Senior Secondary Principal invites all Parents of Year 11 and 12 students to a study skills and advice seminar being held on Wednesday 5 May, 5:30pm – 6:45pm at the Trade Training Centre (TTC).

The session will detail how integrating the strategies of retrieval practice, spaced learning and chunking and chewing information into their practice will assist students to consolidate their understanding which will support their learning and allow for greater success.

Please RSVP by email by 10:00am Tuesday 4 May to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Please be sure to state "Study Skills Seminar" in the subject and advise the number coming. Please be advised that while this seminar is primarily aimed at parents, students are welcome to attend.

Year 10

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.

A reminder that PBC will continue to schedule assessment in the last week of each term (excluding Term 2 of Year 11) and that attendance at assessment is compulsory.

Gold Coast Careers Festival

All students are encouraged to attend the Gold Coast Careers Festival at the Gold coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday 6 May through to Saturday 8 May.

Visit the following link to find more details about the festival; https://www.studygoldcoast.org.au/work/careers-festival/

Assessment Calendars

Senior school assessment calendars for Term 2 will be soon be published on the school website under the Curriculum/Testing and Assessment tab. This is a useful tool for parents and students in preparing their study timetables. https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/testing-and-assessment

Year 11 Unit 1 Assessment

Year 11 students should be busy revising work and completing assignments for their upcoming assessment. All assessment for Unit 1 should be completed by 21 May. The timetable for Year 11 exams will be published shortly on the school website under the Curriculum/Testing and Assessment tab.  There will be no shutdown for these exams and students will be expected to attend school every day. It is vitally important that Year 11s are actively revising and preparing for assessment now as they will have numerous exams and assignments due in the same week.

Year 11 students will have the opportunity to change subjects (depending on timetable availability) at the end of Unit 1 (late May).

Year 12 First Aid and Safety Training

Over 40 Year 12 students successfully completed First Aid and Safety competencies recently. These competencies awarded the students 2 QCE points but more importantly will look great on their resumes as they apply for jobs in the future. Another course will be conducted in Week 6 of this term (26 May). To register students need to email Ms Golding in Y block (jgold61@eq.edu.au).  Students then compete 3 theory modules online and complete a practical training day. The fee for the course is $70 and is highly recommended for all students. Students must have completed all 3 online theory units before 25 May to be eligible to attend the practical training day. The school also intends to conduct another course in Term 3.

Share your views on new QCE system processes

Following the initial implementation of the new QCE system in 2019 and 2020, the QCAA is conducting a post-cycle review of its processes and procedures. Current Year 11 and 12 students and their parents/caregivers are invited to have their say by completing an anonymous online survey by Friday 7 May 2021. The survey can be accessed at: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/about/initiativesreviews/post-cycle-review-qce-system .

Certificate 1 in Construction

Start Date:      28 April 2021

Delivery Day:  Wednesdays

Duration:         3 terms

Who:                Year 12 students that have not used their Vetis funding

See Miss McQueen in G Block to enrol

Certificate II in Tourism

Any Year 11 or Year 12 students wishing to complete this certificate should see Mr McDougall or Ms McQueen as soon as possible. This course is only available to students that have not used their VETis funding.

School based traineeships available

New exciting traineeship opportunities are available in the Pathways Centre Y Block for Year 10s and 11s. 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 new traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail, sport and tourism.

DNA signs Currumbin - DNA Signs and Graphics is a Digital Signage business based in Currumbin. They combine creativity, innovative design and the latest technology to deliver high quality visual solutions for individuals and businesses, small and large.

• Basic duties/responsibilities: organising/packing stock, monitoring the printer, vinyl weeding, vinyl application, assisting with car wraps/graphics, cleaning and detailing vehicles, basic design/artwork using Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop. Working off-site assisting with sign installation and working with tools

To apply please email resume to Vee info@dnasigns.com.au

Intersport the Pines - MUST be available to work weekday afternoons, holidays and weekends. Must be enthusiastic, have a great work attitude, demonstrate excellent customer service, show attention to detail, be reliable, well presented and have a drive to achieve sales.

The retail sales role will entail:-

• Providing in store retail sales customer service
• Handling customer inquiries via phone
• Unpacking & pricing supplier deliveries
• General cleanliness of store
• Restocking products
• Processing of sales via POS computer system

Please include a cover letter with your resume and submit via email to: Tara Lynch Mtlynch4@yahoo.com.au

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

• The Paddock Bakery Burleigh
• Tally Valley Seafood
• Brumbys the Pines
• Pets Wonderland Currumbin
• Noodle Box Coolangatta
• Yiros Shop Burleigh
• Pizzeria Coolangatta
• Pattysmiths Miami
• IKare Support Services Elanora
• The Shelf Deli and Café the Pines
• Ambarella Fine Foods Burleigh
• Seeds of Life Robina
• Soul Origin Robina
• Crema Espresso the Pines & Coolangatta
• Caroline C Boutique
• Third Base Palm Beach
• Paperbark Café Burleigh
• Dominos Tugun
• Burleigh British Chippy
• Hudson Coffee
• Ground Café Coolangatta
• Grind Me Coffee Miami
• KFC – Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach & Robina
• Coming Home Co Robina Kitchens
• Active Earth Nut and Seeds – Burleigh
• Garden of Vegan Burleigh hospitality and cookery focused
• The Original Bakery Tugun
• Guzmen Y Gomez Burleigh

Defence Force Work Experience: Please apply via the link: https://www.defence.gov.au/workexperience/

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

Reece Plumbing – Warehousing traineeships at Bundall and Mermaid Beach stores. Students are able to apply via the links below The positions will remain open until filled.

https://reece.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ReeceCareers/job/QLD---Bundall---42-Upton-Street/School-based-Traineeship---Plumbing-Bundall_R-00011440

https://reece.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ReeceCareers/job/QLD---Mermaid-Beach---7-Northview-Street/School-based-Traineeship---Plumbing-Mermaid-Beach_R-00011059

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 they 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!

School based vacancies links:

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

Aurora Training Institute: http://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/

Prestige Staffing Solution vacancies: 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

Hasting Deering Apprenticeships for 2022: Full time apprenticeships available applications opening 3 May 2021 www.hastingsdeering.com.au/apprentice22. Various Qld locations in the following industries; boiler maker, auto electrician, diesel fitter, mechanical fitter, engine re-conditioner.

There are more opportunities on the job boards. Please come into Y Block to register

Congratulations to…

• Sharnae on becoming an Cert 3 Early Childcare School-Based Trainee with A Head Start Currumbin.
• Myrayah on becoming a Cert 3 Business School-Based Trainee with The Shelf Deli Café.
• Drew on becoming a Cert 3 Business School-Based Trainee with My Scooter Lab.
• Sofia on becoming a Cert 3 Business School-Based Trainee with Grill’d Coolangatta.

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

Consistency in Mathematics

If last terms report card came as a little bit of a shock, it needn’t be cause for alarm (it is an interim report), but as a healthy reminder about that achievement in math is dependent upon consistency. We all know the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, and when it comes to mathematics the moral couldn’t be more applicable.

Students should ask themselves the following 3 key questions:

1. Do I bring all equipment (work books, charged computer, calculator and writing equipment) to every lesson?
2. During the lesson do I remain focused and complete all set work?
3. Do I consistently complete homework?

If students can answer ‘yes’ to all three questions and are still not meeting their goals please contact the class teacher or organise a parent teacher/interview for later this term. Another avenue of support is Homework Club. Homework Club is held in the IDT block from 3:15 – 4:00pm on Thursdays. Here students have an opportunity to clarify misunderstandings, catch up on assessment, classwork and homework.

Assessment

This term Year 7, 8 and 9 mainstream mathematics assessment will consist of an end of term exam and Year 8 will also complete an assignment. A more detailed breakdown of assessment is available on the PBC website (click here for more assessment information as well as the PBC Assessment Policy and Application for Extension or Change of Date form). Please see below for assessment due dates:

Junior Secondary Term 2 Mainstream Mathematics Assessment

A note about calculators.  Students are expected to have their own scientific calculator for all Maths lessons. Casio is the preferred model (see image below) at PBC, but any scientific calculator is acceptable. Students are not permitted to use their mobile phones as a calculator. Thank you for your support with this.

Sport Excellence - Netball has partnered with Leading Teams to expand, grow and deliver a high performing program in years to come. Leading Teams is a team of facilitators who deliver tailored programs to develop culture change, leadership and team development programs. The partnership is designed to work together to develop a long-term sustainable legacy that REDS Netball can pass onto current and future players, and deliver a high performing team in years to come. The partnership is aligned with the current growth of our leadership group, over the next 3 years.

Great seeds are being planted in our partnership with Leading Teams, and we are looking forward to seeing growth from building this legacy. Our Senior Netball Excellence Group will embark on their first leadership camp at Emu Gully this week, to support the development of team work, character and leadership skills.

We are excited and looking forward to the future of Netball at PBC. 

Please find more information at:

Leading Teams: https://www.leadingteams.net.au/about-us/

Emu Gully: https://www.emugully.com.au/

Congratulations to the Year 8 Sports Excellence Rugby League team who have qualified for the Broncos Challenge Renouf Cup elite schools competition to be held in Term 2 and 3 this year.

To qualify the team had to play 4 games in one day with the boys playing extremely well and displaying the famous REDS spirit by scoring some great team tries and not conceding a point all day.

The game results were:

Game 1: 34-0 vs St Mary’s Toowoomba

Game 2: 18-0 vs Stretton College

Game 3: 22-0 vs Mabel Park

Final: 20-0 vs Alexandra Hills

Well done to the entire squad and we wish them the best of luck in the Broncos Challenge.

Composting

Sustainability has been a priority at PBC for the last few years. Last year, through the generous donation of $10,000 from Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Branch, we were able to construct The Sustainability Shed. This shed houses a range of equipment designed to reduce the waste we send to landfill.

Our main sustainability focus at the moment relates to diverting food waste from landfill and composting it using the commercial composting machine we purchased last year thanks to a Federal Government grant. The composting machine processes up to 100kg of food waste per day and reduces it in volume by 80-90%, meaning 100kg of food waste becomes 10-20kg of concentrated compost that can be used in the school gardens.

The machine can process a range of food waste, including items that you wouldn’t ordinarily compost in a home compost heap, like meat, dairy products, bread, pasta and seafood. So far this year, we have been diverting food waste from the canteens, Home Economics kitchens and Trade Training Centre, with staffrooms also able to opt-in to dropping their food waste off at the shed if they want to. Since the program began in October of 2020, we have diverted 420.4kg of organic waste from landfill.

In addition to the on-site composting, we have also formed a partnership with Gecko Environment Council and the Southern Beaches Community Garden to create the Community Composting Program, allowing local residents to drop their food scraps in a bin at Gecko House (129 Duringan Street, Currumbin). Volunteers from the Southern Beaches Community Garden collect the bins and drop them at school for processing in our composting machine. The program has only been running for a couple of weeks but has so far processed more than 50kg of food scraps from the community.

We hope to expand the composting program across the school to ensure all food waste is diverted from landfill and directed into the composting machine and are currently investigating the best options to make this happen.

Please consider getting involved in the Community Composting Program and dropping your food scraps in the bin outside Gecko House.

Tom Pasley, Bianca Benigno – Sustainability Coordinators

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.

Australian Junior Open Squash Championships

PBC's Shona Coxsedge Yr11 competed in the Australian Junior Open over the Easter holidays in Devonport Tasmania and was named Ladies U17s National Champion.  This is Shona's first National title. Shona also won U19 Girls doubles with fellow Queenslander Sophie Fadaely. Such a fantastic effort. Shona was also able to attend the Squash Australia Junior Potential camp whilst in Devonport. Congratulations Shona! 

Australian Junior Surf Life Saving Championships

A big congratulations to Allie Hughes Yr9 who was named the U14 Female Board Race 2021 Aussies Champion at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

PBC Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony

On Friday 23 April PBC held its annual Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony. The event was attended by many special guests including Michael Humphreys of Currumbin RSL, Michael Hart MP, Graham Dutton and Richard O'Keefe of PBC Lions Club, Bronwyn Drinkwater and Gay Rickard of the War Widows, Snr Sgt Gavin Peachy and Snr Cst Dave Sammons of QLD Police, Liam Jago, and Jane Clancy, Philip Follent and Amanda Sutherland of the P&C. Guest speakers were Michael Humphreys and Sally Farrell and student Remy Heremaia. Special thanks to the Australian Air Force Cadets who performed the Honour Guard and Dismount. Thank you to Mark Simpson who performed the bagpipes. Thank you to all the student leaders, Justin Hart and the music students of the PBC Optima Orchestra, Jezebel Ratcliffe who performed The Last Post, Anika Loftus and Jaide Parkes who sang the Australian and New Zealand National Anthems. Thank you to all PBC students and staff. It was a beautiful ceremony followed by a morning tea. Lest we Forget.

GC 5 Cluster Day 2

Wednesday 28 April 2021 - Round 2

Students travelling by bus are to meet their sport teacher at 8:45am at the YEAR 9 QUAD (between B and C Blocks) for roll marking. BUSES will DEPART at 9:00am. 

Where applicable students will be provided uniforms to wear for the day. All uniforms need to be handed back to the sport teachers at the end of the day so they can be washed and ready for the next cluster day. 

Generally, games will commence at 10:00am and will conclude at 2:00pm so students can get back to school on time. 

Due to COVID restrictions, spectators are not invited to attend these events. 

Please see link for Day 2 GC5 inter-school sport. 

PBC Cross Country

The weather was beautiful for our long awaited Cross Country Event that took place last week. We had 12 races across the day and the students were amazing in their attitude, behaviour and performances. It was also a great HOUSE event – with the winning house yet to be announced.

Age Champions

12 Girls – Charlie Hately,  Boys – Will Fitzsimmons

13 Girls – Charlotte,  Boys – Hunter Anderson

14 Girls – Kaylee Booth,  Boys – Jai Murray

15 Girls – Charlotte Hart,  Boys - Pedro Roschel Do Nascimento

16 Girls – Chanelle,  Boys – Brayden Spink

17 Girls – Brielle Reeves,  Boys - Ethan Gray 

18 Girls – Maxine Goodwill,   Boys – Matthew Andrews

The top 6/7/8 (depending on age) students will go through to represent the school in the district championships during week 3. Good luck to all of our runners.

**if you were selected and have received an email – please confirm whether you are available to Mrs Hart and return your permission slips asap***

The Kidnap Game - Theatre Night Tugun

Theatre night Tugun will be on Friday 14 May at 7:30pm with all proceeds going to the PBC Instrumental Music program.

Parents are invited to book a table of 5 at $20 per seat. No cash for tickets will be accepted on the night only for the raffle. BYO drinks and nibbles. To book please contact Mary Flynn on 5598 8733 or email flynn10@bigpond.com.

The play is: The Kidnap Game written By Tudor Gates and Directed By Lachlan Mitcherson.

Synopsis: Paul Kendon is a highly-successful international businessman whos world is turned upside down when a man claims to have kidnapped his daughter. Although Kendon is prepared to quietly pay the ransom, his security officer calls in the police in the form of the cool, intelligent Inspector Joy Hart. Kendon must take a back seat as Hart engages the kidnapper in a battle of wits, leading to the exciting climax with unexpected twists.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held across 3 days – Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 May. These interviews will be a return to face-to-face interviews and will be held in the PBC Hall. These serve as a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their classroom teacher. By the interview date, all year levels would have received their first report card for the year. 

Please book these interviews via the link on the PBC website and using the attached instruction sheet. Timeslots will fill quickly, so please look to book in your interview as soon as you can.

Should you have any questions or problems booking your Parent Teacher Interviews, please contact the school.

April is Autism Awareness Month

“When you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism”. This quote reminds us that Autism is one part of who someone is, along with many other qualities. It is important to spend the time getting to know each child to understand how they interact in and view the world.

Autism Awareness Month is an opportunity to highlight not only the importance of things such as early intervention and timely support, but the uniqueness of people with autism, the diversity of autism and the celebration of difference. Embracing difference is all about supporting and nurturing the child who is perceived as different. It’s about making adjustments so each child can take their place in the community in a positive way, learning and engaging socially. It’s about enabling inclusion.

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 for Water Fountains

The P&C hope to supply our students with six twin water bottle filling stations that are foot operated, refrigerated and filtered. See the letter above that was email to all parents/caregivers today.

Sports Towels

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

Entertainment Memberships (Digital)

Celebrate Mother’s Day every day of the year with more than just a bunch of flowers. An Entertainment Membership is the gift that keeps giving all year round! For the first time EVER! Receive a BONUS $20 Priceline or Woolworths eGift Card OR $40 The ICONIC or Priceline eGift Card with every membership.

Thousands of 25% off savings and '2 for 1' offers for health and beauty, shopping, activities and yes even florists. Purchase a Membership for yourself, give it as a gift OR share a Membership with your mother across multiple mobile devices.

Click here to purchase: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/14425k9

PBC Chaplaincy Fundraiser - Save the Date

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.

PBC Alliance Partner Highlight

A huge thank you to Michael Wyatt and Stone Style (PBC Alliance Gold Partners) who have donated this beautiful Anzac Cenotaph to PBC in time for our Anzac Day ceremony last week.

This stunning cenotaph was carved by talented stonemason and PBC parent Peter Sampson and will be a permanent memorial for our students, staff and community to use for reflection especially at Anzac Day and Rememberance Day.

Lest we forget.

Final landscaping is to be completed shortly.

Stone Style are located in 50 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin and are specialists in the supply of natural stone surfaces and finishes for Walling, Flooring and Outdoor applications. Stone Style service the East Coast of Australia. Find your projects inspiration on their Facebook page. Stone Style are suppliers of Premium Limestone, Travertine, Basalt, Sandstone and Granite Paving. As well as modern on trend Stone claddings and Landscape Products. Design advise available, cutting and processing of stone.

For more information visit https://www.stonestyle.net.au

PBC Alliance Business Directory

Would you like to support our students through your business? Become a PBC Alliance Partner today. There are various levels of partnership available to suit all budgets and membership is just $25 for the year. If you are interested in learning more about the PBC Alliance visit our website! www.pbc-alliance.com

Thank you to our 2021 Partners

Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Bank Branch

Find Ya Feet

Synergy Fitness

Smile Street Coolangatta

Aurora Training Institute

Gold Coast Titans

Prestige Services Training

Grip Star Socks

Stone Style

LJ Hooker Palm Beach

Southport Sharks

WHYse Choices

Capital Pest Management

99 Bikes, Burleigh

Currumbin RSL

Inspire Physiotherapy

Tweed Sea Sports

Trade Glass

Palm Beach Surf Club

PFD Food Distributors

Rhys Wildermoth, First National Palm Beach

Griffith University

Bond University

Southern Cross University

Esportif Management (Nash Dawson)

Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Fraser Financial Services

Wilson Haynes Law

Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce

City Venue Management

MRAEL

Platinum Realty

Visit our website for more information! www.pbc-alliance.com

Finance Office Window Operating Hours

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

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

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.: 2021 SRS8 or 2021 ACEX10)

SRS Fees

SRS Fees to list the instalment dates:

1^st Instalment – Friday 12 Feb Term 1 - OVERDUE

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 ParentSupport 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

Saver Plus

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Guidance Officers are here to help

The past year has been tough for many of us as well as for our children.COVID-19 has affected our lives in many ways including an increase in mental health issues in young people. If you notice changes in your child’s behaviour, or think something is troubling them, help is available.

Talk to your child’s teacher or one of the PBC Guidance Officer's Anna Willis (Junior Secondary) or Steve Jones (Senior Secondary) if you are concerned.

How to tell what’s worry and what’s anxiety

We all get stressed and worried from time to time. For a teenager, this could be because of exams, assignments or problems with friends or at home. But when does worry become anxiety?

Help your teen find calm with some simple steps and tips available on the We the Differents website.

The website has a collection of articles to support them to find their different, know what’s on offer, find the right support and make the most of their education.

Support for families

We all need a helping hand from time to time.

oneplace is an online community services directory created to help Queenslanders easily find local support.

There are more than 58,000 services listed in oneplace offering support with parenting, domestic and family violence, legal and financial issues, mental health and counselling, housing and food assistance.

oneplace highlights all the information you need to know, including the distance from your current location to a service, the cost of the service, any eligibility requirements and transport options.

The best part is that oneplace is easy to use and it’s free.