NAPLAN that’s a wrap

Thank you to every parent who supported their student over the last two weeks, and who actively stayed in touch with the school about absences. We had a large number of students attend the catch up tests on Friday, which means that families will now get a fuller snapshot of the students’ progress in their essential literacy and numeracy since two years ago.

Our Year 7 and Year 9 students are to be congratulated for their amazing efforts over the two weeks that NAPLAN may have been timetabled for students. They were calm, settled, prepared and almost every student visibly gave their best effort. They should be proud of their work.

The QCAA will release NAPLAN reports later this year, at which time they will be sent home to families. Each year, PBC uses the data as part of its ongoing efforts to improve teaching and learning for every student. We look forward to sharing our school results in Semester 2.

As we begin Week 6 we take a moment to reflect on what has been a very busy start to Term 2. Students in Years 10 and 12 have received their first reports for the year with students in Year 11 last week having completed their second piece of assessment in our partial shutdown period. Year 11 reports will be distributed now in the coming fortnight. Teachers, parents and students engaged in valuable interviews to discuss progress. And most recently our Year 12 ATAR students engaged in one on one mentoring about their achievement to date and plans for the future. We thank all staff who gave up their time to take part in this mentoring process and invite any ATAR student who missed out to come to Y block for a catch up session over at any time over the next fortnight.

Year 12 ATAR Student Mentoring

Year 10 Updates

In Year 10 our students will undertake PAT Maths and Reading tests between now and the beginning of next term. PAT assessments measure what students know, understand and are capable of across domains. These PAT assessments will help teachers with identifying students strengths and areas for growth. They will also be used as a set of data to inform SET Plan pathways for our Year 10's as they embark on selecting their Year 11 and 12 subjects next term. These tests will take place in regular class time, with students asked to bring their laptop along at the appropriate time. 

In relation to SET Planning we remind our Year 10's that:

• To study be eligible for an ATAR pathway in Year 11/12 students must achieve an A or B in English and Maths in Semester 1 Year 10
• To study Science in Year 11/12 (Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Biology or Marine) students must also achieve a B in Science in Semester 1 Year 10
• To student Maths Methods in Year 11/12 students must achieve at least a B10 in Maths in Year 10.

Assessment Calendars

Senior school assessment calendars have been published on the school website under the curriculum 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 10 and 12 shutdown timetables for the end of term will be published soon.

Year 11 Subject Changes

As Unit 1 has just been completed this is an appropriate time to change subjects if any students feel that they are in the wrong subject/pathway. Students should have collected a subject change from Y block and need to return it signed with parent and HOD of new subject signatures. All changes are dependent of timetable availability and on some lines there are only limited changes available.

Government Funded Certificate II in Tourism

Any Year 12 or 11 student wishing to complete this certificate at school during term 2 and 3 on Wednesdays should see Mr. McDougall or Ms McQueen as soon as possible. This course is free for students that have not used their VETis funding.

As well as improving students employment prospects this course is worth 4 QCE so is highly recommended for students that want to bank additional QCE points.

Year 12 Health - Health camp!

Throughout the 2 year course of Health, we experience a range of self reflection and self improvement activities. The culminating activity is Year 12 Health camp, and this was experienced in Week 2 of Term 2. Students are advised of very few details to ensure that challenge is present throughout the camp. The first challenge was to pack everything they needed into a single backpack. For some students this meant leaving some items behind. Once the packs were packed, we ventured into the Numinbah Valley for three days and two nights. The students were then challenged to navigate to our destinations, using maps only. With plenty of rest stops along the way, spectacular scenery, some self-reflection and tolerating a lack of amenities we arrived at the Numinbah Community Hall for the final honouring circle. Ms Wyatt and Mr Roberts are very proud of the effort and resilience shown by the students across the three days. Our sincere thanks to Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre (Currumbin Farm campus) for their facilitation of this experience.

Year 11 and 12 Fitness

Recently all Certificate III and IV Fitness students completed their first practical assessment for 2021. For Year 11s this involved screening a client and designing an appropriate exercise program, whilst for Year 12s it involved designing and conducting a group training session. Once again The College of Health and Fitness assessors were impressed with the standard of work as a result of the PBC teacher. Thanks to Mr Maccan, Mr Johnstone, Mr Zimmerle and Mr Patison for their work in these classes.

Year 9 Health and Wellbeing

Students are exploring the conceptual understanding of a thriving mind during this term. On a recent class visit I was impressed by the work of Mr Bullpitt and the students on reactive versus purposeful thinking patterns. Using the ABCD model from Beyond Blue's Senseability program students were able to recognise specific points in time where they could influence how they think about a specific event. This is a powerful strategy that will not only increase their emotional intelligence, but serve to improve resilience. I look forward to the end of term when the students will present strategies to Year 7s and staff.

Senior Physical Education

Students are learning to program training across a number of weeks in what is termed a microcycle. Initially the students learn by engaging in teacher-led training to understand the concepts of intensity, recovery and duration to ensure their programming is at a suitable standard for their performance goals. A range of training methods are experienced including long continuous, interval and circuit. The next assessment task for this cohort will be influenced by the programming each student completes for themselves. 

Senior Health

Students are engaging in the study of life course, which recognises and outlines that multiple trajectories and transitions are experienced throughout life. Students will explore the significance of relationships on their personal trajectories and transitions, exploring the difference between respectful (enhance the wellbeing of self and others) and toxic (reduce the wellbeing of self and others) relationships. Their next assessment task involves the analysis of a range of data relevant to the PBC Year 12 cohort, evaluation of potential programs to benefit the PBC year 12 cohort and ultimately a recommendation to the senior school leadership to propose the implementation of a program. This is important work that not only benefits these students as they prepare for a significant life transition (graduating secondary school), but also potentially benefits all Year 12s.

Shane Roberts
Head of Department (Health and Physical Education)

Two weeks ago, PBC entered two teams in the Queensland Secondary Schools Ethics Olympiad. PBC was placed 1^st and 3^rd overall, winning both Gold and Bronze. Students discussed eight cases involving ethical issues such as COVID vaccinations, disposable fashion and defunding the police. They were mentally exhausted at the end of the day – all talked out, but very happy. ‘We wish school was like this every day,’ they commented. Judges came from Universities across Australia and gave both teams honourable mention for their knowledge of and ability to discuss ethics. PBC will be entering a team in the Junior Olympiad held in November this year.

Back to Woody Head for camp this term for Year 7 and 8’s. Even though it was wet once again the boys had a fantastic time. Day 1 started with a heath session ran by Headspace Yarn Safe worker Ashleigh Naden. The group discussed signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety and workshopped ways of how to deal with them along with healthy lifestyle choices.

The camp was packed full of fun with a visit to Surfing Australia Kingscliff, goal setting and cultural identity workshops, beach footy, swimming, camp cook ups and more. Looking forward to more adventures with this group of young men.

We celebrated Mother’s Day with a hot breakfast for our wonderful women who do so much for us. Academy participants Will James, Harry Chadburn and Reef Mckay spoke on behalf of the students and staff sharing gratitude for all that they do for us. The boys served Mum breakfast and gave a personal hand written card as well. Well done!

Fishing competition was a hit with 18 boys going head to head in the termly Clontarf Fishing Pro led by the legendary Mr Bond. Mammoth sized fish were caught and released before taking photos. However we did manage the catch a few brim that they boys were proud enough to release as well. All in all a great afternoon on the Currumbin Creek pumping yabbies and wetting a line.

Back to basics cooking for juniors continued and the men whipped up some healthy burritos. They prepared the meal by working together and listening intently to Ms Maher’s instruction.

Indigenous outreach and cultural support officer Mr Paul Martin from Bond University, met with Year 11 and 12 students who were interested in University pathways. Paul ran a profiling session to gain clarity around what the students may be interested in. He also informed the group about opportunities and support at Bond.

The Teachers v Students ping pong competition went down to the wire with the Teachers winning 17 games to 16. There was some mesmerising ping pong at hand and highlights were the face off before each game. We will be running another doubles competition to try get even with the teachers!

We look forward to Year 9 and 10 Camp to Mackay, worksite visits, Beach Rugby carnival and much more!

Anthony Mitchell
Clontarf Academy

South Coast Soccer Champions

Congratulations to PBC's Elijah, Travis and Kody who were selected to play with the 17-19 Boys South Coast Football team. The Boys came away winners of the Queensland Schoolboy Championship! Pictured with the boys is Peter Hulme.

Eli Hughes was selected in the Queensland Schoolboy Team and Reese Donnelly was selected in the Queensland Schoolgirl team. Congratulations to all

South Coast Netball Champions

Congratulations to PBC's amazing netballers who were selected for South Coast teams to compete at the State Netball Championships in Bundaberg.
Lucy Garufi (Y12), Bailee Whitehouse (Y11) selected for U19s.
Summer Woods and Tahli Barends (Y9) selected for U15s.
It was a hugely successful weekend with both the U19 and U15s teams going through undefeated and both being crowned State Champion teams!
Brooklyn Kingi (Y7) has been selected for U12s who are due to compete 17 June in Brisbane. Good luck Brooklyn!

2021 ALD U19 Ladies AFL Team

Congratulations to the PBC Reds ladies, past and present that have been selected to play with the QLD U19 AFL team in the 2021 NAB National U19 Championships against Victoria Country team. https://bit.ly/3yiL31k

Named REDS include Imogen Evans and Faith Alchin (alumni) and Casey Wynne and Sally Evans (Year 12).

Last year PBC highlighted the importance of gratitude among our staff and students and in our 'Reds Get Grateful' series Faith Alchin told her story that led to her AFL career and the gratitude she has for PBC AFL Coach Jarrod Wells. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/vCkdWC9TbLE

Good luck to the team

EP Debut

WMP student, Elijah Hughes is releasing a debut EP and putting on an EP launch at Dust Temple, Fri 11 June. He has organised this EP launch independently using skills and connections developed in WMP, and it would be great to see the school community get behind and support him in his artistic endeavours.

https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/1df76fc6-6546-4198-a3de-b09d32169b03

District Cross Country – Monday 10 May 2021

Another great district competition for our PBC Cross Country Team. The students performed exceptionally well again, and we now have nearly 50 students heading off to the Regional Cross Country in early June. 13 individual medals and 7 team Golds. Special mention to the following students who stepped up out of their comfort zones to ensure we had full teams: Kai Colless, Logan Manuel-McGarry and Alannah Welsh.

Regional Information has been emailed to parents and students. Good Luck to those competing at Regionals.

PBC Comedy Club

After 2 great years of Comedy at PBC with Reds Go Riot, we are looking for the next group of students keen to explore and develop their comedy chops!

Students can join in on the action at LUNCHTIME LOLs on Fridays Lunch 1 in N11.

Why not have some fun making others laugh and learning a new skill - it takes guts but it's well worth it!

Find out more by speaking to Mrs Hull. Email: ebhul0@eq.edu.au.

Sport Ex Online Learning Hub

REDS Track & Field and Soccer Champion David Lonie, Rugby League Champion - Tom Dearden and AFL Champion - Jesse Joyce all recently returned to share their experiences and advice to our next generation of REDS as part of our new Like a Champion series. 3 more REDS Champions returned to PBC to share their experiences and provide advice to our next generation of REDS as part of our new Like a Champion series. They are Ironwoman Champion Karla Gilbert, Track and Field Champions Lizzie Forsyth and Jye Gillard. Touch Champion Abby King and Netball Champion Abi Houston are another two 'Forever REDS' who recently returned to share their experiences and advice to our next generation of REDS as part of our new Like a Champion series.

PBC is launching its own e-learning platform www.pbcreds.com.au. The first roll out of courses aimed at personal well being is set for mid term 2. Stay tuned!

Reds get Grateful

Growing Good Humans

As part of our Growing Good Humans project we have recorded 4 amazing young people’s story as video podcasts. These are raw and honest discussions about the challenges these phenomenal young people have faced very early in their lives.

Students will be engaging with these as part of their CARE curriculum this term and will explore concepts like GRATITUDE, Forgiveness and Resilience as they hear each of these stories.

The first of our PODCASTS features Remy Heremaia a current Year 12 student.

https://youtu.be/SSMFGzecV4k

Student Feedback

The students were particularly keen to tell us which staff they were grateful for:

• Mr Morley - Positive reinforcement of good behavior
• Mr Walsh - Kind and full of praise
• Mr Flood - supportive and helps gets work done
• Mr Saunders - Helpful, supportive and positive in class
• Ms Branton - Always positive and friendly
• Mrs Woodcock - Helps understand work
• Mr Brentnall - Makes learning in chemistry fun
• Mr Mackay - Supportive particularly with sport ex training
• Ms Jones - Going above and beyond to train for volleyball
• Mr Clarke - Organising and coordinating cluster sports
• Mr Williams  - providing additional 1 on 1 support in English
• Mr Walsh - He is funny and makes my day
• Mr Flood - Takes time to talk to me when I am down and helps me out
• Mr Dixon - Changed timetable to make me happier
• Mr McPherson - Chilled and relaxed
• Mr Morley -  ‘Gets and understands us’ makes extra effort
• Mr Patterson  - Always happy, makes us feel better about school
• Ms Kenwood - Friendly, amazing and makes a difference
• Mr Howard - Always relaxed and funny in care, great start to the day
• Ms Hage - Always happy and caring really good to talk too
• Ms Hyatt - Always putting extra effort, committed to getting the best out of us, and just a lovely person.
• Ms Lovesy - Kind and compassionate
• Ms Hage - Always positive and takes time for a chat
• Ms Willets - Funny
• Ms Mruck - Makes maths easy to understand
• Ms O’Neil - Kind and happy
• Mr Semple - Lots of positive praise for work done
• Mr McPherson - Positive reinforcement about class work
• Mr Semple - Organiser and great at his job
• Mr Later - Happy and makes maths great
• Mr Morley - Helps me cope emotionally
• Ms Smith - Lots of energy
• Mr Jordan - Good teacher and funny
• Ms Kimber - really nice and supportive
• Ms Cairney - Love her the most
• Mr Robb - “Good as Teacher”
• Mr Capra  - Pretty decent principal
• Ms Tsai - Really helpful
• Ms Withington - Understanding
• Mr Bond - Get’s us to do cool stuff
• Ms O’Kane - Nice and considerate
• Ms Masia - Caring and Compassionate
• Ms Parker - She gives me responsibilities
• Ms Deb - “She the best” Really helpful
• Ms Selby - She’s kind and caring
• Ms Gill - Kind and very helpful
• Mr Lane - He really cares about us
• Ms Hillcoat - Always helps us out
• Brooke Philo - Awesome mum
• Ms Davidson - Positive perspective always. « She’s the best”
• Mr Johnstone -  I love his modesty, really loving the Instagram contest ‘Shakkas With Johno’
• Ms Reid - Heaps of support for extra curricular activities
• Mr Price - Extra help on scratch
• Mr Robb - Extra help in class to get work done
• Mr Walsh - Great explanations of topic
• Ms Frisoli - Always helping with English
• Canteen ladies - Always friendly with great food
• Mr Zacharia - Relaxed but gets the job done
• Ms Apanui - Always supportive and positive
• Ms Day - Funny, relaxed and chilled
• Ms Swanbrough -  Helping me become a better person
• Ms Kelly - Makes math fun
• Ms Thomas - Nice, makes English fun
• Mr Hamilton - Always listening and caring
• Mr Scott (prac) - Chilled and funny
• Ms Withington - Approachable, can ask anything
• Mr Darnett - Supportive, funny chemistry puns
• Ms Maher - Funny ‘My favorite teacher’
• Ms Dufty - Kind and supportive
• Mr Wallace (prac) - Awesome prac teacher
• Mr Hamilton - Supportive, great teacher
• Mr McCullagh  -  Great understanding of student needs
• Mr Sarasola - Great at listening and caring
• Ms Wyatt - Great CARE teacher, gets everyone involved
• Ms TG - Absolutely amazing. “The Bomb”
• Ms Whalin - Always knows her students, checks in. We love her outfits too.
• Mr Larter - Loves to have a joke, he’s caring and really chill
• Mr Clark - “He’s such a sweety”
• Ms Hill - Such a good teacher, she does o much for us.

This is what the Clontarf boys said they were grateful for:

• Mr Babovic  - He is chill. He is the “Man”
• Mr Lane - He is chill funny and always in a good mood
• Mr Morley - He is a Mad Dog ( apparently highly complimentary)
• Mr Brown - Adam/Chris take your pick: Cool
• Mr Johnstone - Good bloke, really helps me
• Ms G Moss - helps me so much in class
• Mr Bond - Helped us with our exam
• Ms Haidley - “Helped me with everything #lovely”
• Mr Bishop - He don’t take no #$%^ from anyone
• Ms G Moss - Always helpful

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 P&C have been very busy putting together a number of options to help parents and caregivers support PBC and raise funds for school projects to benefit our students. There is an option to suit everyone. Thank you for supporting our school.

Water Fountains

Our P&C are offering a FREE 12 month Entertainment Book multi-city subscription valued at $69.99 to one lucky donor to the school’s hydration station fundraiser. The Entertainment Book offers thousands of dollars’ worth of savings on groceries, dining, entertainment, travel and much more. If you haven’t already donated to the campaign to install filtered, refrigerated water bottle filling stations around the school, please click on this link https://www.pozible.com/profile/pbc-p-and-c . Every donation over $2 will receive a tax deductible receipt. The winner will be drawn after 15 June.

Reds Sports Towel

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 Books

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

Dates to Remember

Business Breakfast - 28 May 2021

Are you a local business owner and keen to connect with other local business owners within our community?

Then you are invited to come along to our next PBC Alliance Business Networking Breakfast. Tickets are just $20 each and include a full breakfast, tea, coffee and juice. You don't need to be a member of the PBC Alliance - all are welcome!

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious full breakfast prepared and served by Palm Beach Currumbin State High Hospitality Students while listening to interesting guest speakers. What a better way to start the day! To RSVP go to: https://www.pbc-alliance.com/rsvp-breakfast.html

 

Business Directory - Online

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

Partnership/Membership

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

SHOUT OUT to our Partners

Aurora Training Institute

Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Bank Branch

Find Ya Feet

Gold Coast Titans

Smile Street Coolangatta

Synergy Fitness

Leading Teams

99 Bikes, Burleigh

Capital Pest Management

Grip Star Socks

LJ Hooker Palm Beach

Michael Hart MP, Burleigh

Prestige Services Training

Stone Style

Southport Sharks

Tweed Sea Sports

WHYse Choices

Currumbin RSL

Inspire Physiotherapy

Leaders of Evolution

Palm Beach Surf Club

Trade Glass

PFD Food Distributors

Rhys Wildermoth, Belle Property

Bond University

Gold Coast TAFE

Griffith University

Southern Cross University

Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Dental Haus

Esportif Management (Nash Dawson)

Fraser Financial Services

Wilson Haynes Law

City Venue Management

Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce

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

Could $500 help you with high-school costs?

https://www.facebook.com/SaverPlusAU

End Period Poverty

Students who menstruate are encouraged to take part in Share the Dignity’s Period Pride survey.
 
The survey aims to address the shame and stigma that surrounds menstruation. Period poverty can be addressed when we better understand the shame people who menstruate experience and how it can impact their lives.
 
The survey takes 4 minutes to complete and closes on 31 May 2021.

We the Differents - How to stay organised in high school

Let’s face it, life is busy and being organised doesn’t come naturally all of the time. Help your teen learn some tips on managing their school work and staying organised by encouraging them to visit the We the Differents website. There’s a collection of articles to support teens find their different, know what’s on offer, find the right support and make the most of their education.