Student Leadership

At PBC, we view every child as having leadership potential. Students who display initiative, who are positive role models to others and who are willing to make a positive difference in their school and community are indeed leaders of our school.

Thank you to the parents who encouraged their students to apply for a leadership position. We hope that all leadership aspirants will find ways in the coming year to both contribute to PBC and to develop their leadership potential. 

Finishing the Year Well

We are more than half-way through the term! Please encourage your child to maintain clear routines around homework, study, sleep and exercise, as we prepare for the final weeks and exams.

Our next significant events are our Year 9 Graduation Assembly on Thursday 1 December following the Year 9 Dance the evening prior. 

The other event we are really looking forward to is welcoming our incoming Year 7s on Monday 6 December for our annual Transition Day. Only students who have enrolled at PBC for 2022 will be able to attend on the day. I look forward to meeting new and existing parents on that day. More details have been sent to parents recently. 

Other highlights of the last two weeks include Year 7 Day Camp, Year 8 Camp and Year 9’s going on work experience. Once assessment is completed there will be a range of workshops for students aimed to develop skills to improve success for each student next year along with some fun activities such as CARE carnival on Friday 3 December.

Last 10 days

In Junior Secondary we have a variety of alternate activities that students will be accessing during the last 10 days of school. In Week 9, students will be in involved in lessons that focus of their wellbeing, leadership, problem solving and also building skills in time management by learning about effective ways to use the Microsoft outlook calendar and tasks, including typing practice. In Week 10, the Year 7s have a Day camp at Tallebudgera beach school, the Year 8s are on a 3 day survivor camp at Camp Warrawee and the Year 9s are on work experience for the whole week. Please return permission notes for the camps (including money paid) or expression of interest forms for work experience to D block student services.

Our Seniors are to be congratulated for the energy they have invested into their studies this Term, as all of our Senior Year Levels are either currently completing, or working towards their final exams for this year. The students have been diligent, mature and focused on their end-of-year studies - we are really proud of the way in which all senior grades are preparing during what can be an intense time. Students are continually encouraged to access Y Block Senior Secondary Admin whenever they need assistance in preparing for exams, dealing with stressors related to their schooling or anything they require. 

Year 12

Release of Year 12 results - Saturday 18 December 2021 

• The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will release student QCEs and Senior Statements and Statements of Results through the Student Portal on the myQCE website https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/index.html from 9:00am on Saturday 18 December 2021. Students must know their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and password to log in and check their results. Students have been emailed and reminded on many occasions to log into this portal to check their account details but some have chosen not to do so. 

• Students will be able to download hard copies of their qualifications directly from the Student Portal on the myQCE website. They will not be sent hard copies from the QCAA though they will be able to request hard copies in the Student Portal.

Please note that as Year 12 results and Levels of Achievement are calculated by the QCAA, Year 12 students will not revive an Exit Statement or Report from PBC; they will only receive published results from the QCAA via the Student Portal. 

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

• ATARs are calculated by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). All ATAR eligible students should have registered with QTAC (https://www.qtac.edu.au/atar/) to ensure that they receive their ATAR on 19 December. 

Year 12 school leavers seeking employment

• A reminder to register with Ms Shreeve in Y block with your contact details and expressions of interest, this will be forwarded to The Department of Employment Small Business and Training which will broadcast students with relevant vacancies and opportunities. 

Year 10 and 11 Exams 

• Year 10 and 11 shutdown exams will commence in the week of 22 to 26 November. The shutdown timetable is still finalised and is published on the school website (https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/testing-and-assessment). All students may have timetabled exams up to and including the last day. 

• The last day of school for Year 10 and 11 students is Friday 26 November. 

• A reminder that all drafts and assignments are due before 9:00am on the due date and that exams cannot be given early to students because of other commitments. The school Assessment Policy is also published on the same link above as shutdown exam timetables. 

• A reminder that in 2022 all Year 10 and 12 assessment will be scheduled for the last week of each term. Year 11s will have a different schedule for Term 1 and 2 however will also have exams in the last week of school in Terms 3 and 4.

VET News

Cert II Sampling & Measurement

This is open to Year 10 Academic Excellence students,  Year 10 Advanced Science students and Year 11 students that currently do general science subjects e.g. Biology.

Course dates: during the last week of the summer holidays at PBC (18/1-21/1/22).

Please register your interest with Miss McQueen in G Block. Interested students are expected to attend an information session on Thursday 16 Nov at 11:40 am in Y Block

This is a free course through VETis funding and will gain students 4 QCE points.

School based traineeships available

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

Burleigh Heads Surf Club: Traineeships Cert 3 Business with hospitality focus. The Club facilities have been redeveloped and offers Kiosk, Sports Bar, Restaurant and Function/Conference Rooms. As a front of house hospitality trainee, you have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in all of these facilities in fun, very team focussed and fast paced environment. Apply via Aurora website: https://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/

Rebound Indoor Sport Centre Café : School based traineeships Cert 3 business with hospitality focus, working at least two shifts a week in the café at the stadium. Email James to apply: james@reboundstadium.com.au

Sol Cleanse Currumbin: School Leavers: Sol Cleanse are looking for a casual kitchen hand/general all rounder to work in our busy kitchen in Villiers Drive, Currumbin Waters. Hours and days will vary, we do however only work Monday-Friday, no weekends or public holidays and close for two weeks from 16 December to 4 January.  Hours will be between 5-3 on any given day.  Can guarantee at least 2 days a week to start with. To apply send resume to Ange Muir kitchen@solcleanse.com.

Surf Easy Surf School: Cert 3 Business with Surf Easy Surf School Currumbin. To apply take a resume into the van on the Currumbin Beachfront ask for Pat or Ann.

News Express the Pines School based traineeship Cert 3 Business, days available are Monday – Thursday email resume to sarahs@aurora.edu.au.

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

• Burleigh Gelato & Co. (New store opening in Palm Beach soon )
• Lakeview Espresso Burleigh Heads
• Goodness Gracias – Palm Beach              
• Brumbys Bakery – Christine Corner & The Pines
• Hidden Gem Café Tugun
• Rebound Indoor Stadium Café
• Burleigh Heads Surf Club
• Niche & Co Tugun
• Sandwich Chefs The Pines
• Boost Juice Elanora
• Fuel Bakehouse Currumbin
• California Tacos Burleigh
• BSKT Café Mermaid Beach
• Charcoal Clothing Robina
• Palm Beach Bakery – 8^th Ave
• Sean Scott Gallery and Boutique Burleigh
• The Pantry Burleigh
• Bellakai Coolangatta
• Alleygators Currumbin Rugby Leagues Club
• Maries Pizza Tugun and Palm Beach stores
• Coffee Club Burleigh Stocklands
• The Original Bakery Tugun
• Wendys the Pines
• Jetboat Extreme Surfers Paradise
• Brumby’s Bakery the Pines
• Surf Easy Surf School
• Yiros Shop Burleigh
• Plantation House 
• Guzmen Y Gomez Burleigh & Robina
• Pattysmiths Burgers Palm Beach & Miami
• Seeds of Life Robina
• Soul Origin Robina
• Crema Espresso the Pines & Coolangatta
• Third Base Coffee Palm Beach
• Paperbark Café Burleigh
• Dominos Tugun
• Ground Café Coolangatta
• KFC – Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach & Robina
• Double Barrel Kitchen Mermaid Waters
• Coming Home Co Robina Kitchens

Hairdressing apprenticeship: School based apprenticeship with HB@33 Hair and Beauty. Please send resumes to Julie hbat33studio@gmail.com.

City Venue Management: Miami Pool & Helensvale are looking for new school based trainees, Lifeguarding, customer service, swim teaching… If you would like to be part of their team please apply via the link: https://www.cvmacademy.com.au/traineeships.

Mathiou Services: School based general carpentry apprenticeship – working primarily on childcare centres undertaking building and playground upgrades ( core building and custom timework) email resume to Melanie to apply: hr@mathiouservices.com.au.

Bricklaying Apprenticeships: School based and fulltime. Local Gold Coast employer looking for apprentices in Bricklaying. Please email resume to tenille.reilly@abbtf.com.au or call 0475 909 040 or https://careerpath.becomeabricklayer.com.au/.

Cert 3 Early Childhood – A Head start Learning & Little Scholars Burleigh and other local centres.

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

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

Dental Assistants: School leavers wanting to become dental assistants can apply through AADA College. AADA College is working with many practices in our local area that have expressed interest in hiring your excellent year 12 students as Dental Assisting trainees, Email Louise for more information.
Louise Reeve, Business Development on 0434 647 990 or Louise@AADA.edu.au

Small Engine Mechanic: Direct Hire are looking for a fulltime engine mechanic. Email resume to josh@directhire.net.au to apply.

Airport Retail Enterprises/Gold Coast Airport: Commercial Cookery apprenticeship available and business administration completing a Cert IV business administration. Start Nov/December at Gold Coast Airport. Email resume to hayley.bell@airportretail.com.au

Looking for a Trade??  Casey from Gold Coast Trades college has many opportunities available for school leavers looking for a trade eg: metal roofer, painting/decorating, carpentry, tiling, Automotive & plastering. Please email your resume and industry of interest to casey@peopleperformance.com.au or Tracey Egan tracy@peopleperformance.com.au.

Landscaping Plenty of local work, looking for someone reliable and hardworking. Email Carl to apply biq_q@live.com.au.       

Plastering Apprenticeships: Fulltime apprenticeships, prefer to have a licence and car. Email Justine to apply justine@prosetplasterboard.com.au.

Swimart Palm Beach: Open 7 days a week and looking for casuals and fulltime staff. Call into the store with a resume ask Susan or the manager.

Splash King Mermaid and Mudgeeraba: CASUAL JUNIOR RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT - Splash King is a pool and spa supply and service maintenance company. To cover our busy summer season we have an opportunity for casual junior retail sales assistants to join our team in the Mermaid Waters and Mudgeeraba shops. On the job support and training will be provided to the successful applicant. If you believe you are the right person for this job please email your resume and/or cover letter to careers@splashking.com.au.

Mc Donald’s are hiring: apply via these links:

• Tugun https://smrtr.io/4LXdX
• Palm Beach https://smrtr.io/4RX8W
• Robina Central https://smrtr.io/4JSRD
• Burleigh Waters https://smrtr.io/4LXbK
• Nerang https://smrtr.io/4NCmw
• Elanora https://smrtr.io/4LXbg
• Reedy Creek https://smrtr.io/4LXcb
• Robina Food Court https://smrtr.io/4X7bv

Gilmour Space are offering the opportunity to learn how to build space rockets on the Gold Coast (Helensvale)! Gilmour Space 2022 Apprenticeship program is offering the chance to work in the space industry building rockets surrounded by scientists and engineers etc while learning a trade. Students can use the QR code on the flyer to apply.

Student Achievements

Congratulations to PBC's Mischa, Reece, Ocean and Kaytlin who all graduated from their school-based traineeships at Village Roadshow at a grand Graduation event that was held recently for all 59 school based traineeship graduating in 2021. The employer is Village Roadshow hosting students at Seaworld and Movieworld with the help of RTO Ignite Education.

Congratulations to PBC's Jahzara-Lee who recently signed up as a school-based trainee with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, settling in really well helping in Events to celebrate Halloween Good luck Jahzara-Lee.

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

Love your current job? Would you like to turn it into a traineeship? Come to the Pathway centre and let’s see if we can create a traineeship for you in your current role.

The Pathway Centre is open before school and first break to apply for any of the above positions

Sonia Shreeve - Industry Liaison Officer

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

Junior Secondary Guidance Officer

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

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

This term the PBC Alliance held its Industry Awards Business Breakfast to a full house. We celebrated the achievements of our students participating with success in VET programs and Pathways Programs. Congratulations to the following students:

• VET Student of the Year - Finalists were Reico, Lydia, Emily and Amara, the winner was Emily.
• Apprentice of the Year - Finalists were Max, Herc and Zac and the winner was Zac
• Trainee of the Year - Finalists were Shannon, Zax and Jessica and the winner was Shannon
• The Achievement Award went to Deagan
• The Indigenous Student Award went to Brock

Ms Kim Little of Aurora Training Institute also handed out 2 awards, the first bein  nomination for the School Based Trainee of the Year to Lily and the Most Improved Award to Deagan. Aurora also handed out two full scholarships to two graduating students (valued at over $10,000). Michaela  and Tyrone each received a scholarship for a diploma course that will certainly help them prepare for their chosen careers.

Congratulations also to Palm Beach Surf Club who was awarded with our Business Appreciation Award for all the amazing support they provide PBC Students through Traineeships and work experience.

Thank you to our guest speakers, Michael Hart MP, Paul Noonan, Adam Houlahan, Kim Little and Andrew Suttle.

Thank you to the wonderful PBC Alliance partners, members, RTOs and friends that joined us for a wonderful breakfast prepared and served by our own Year 11 Hospitality students. What a great way to start the day!

Thank you to Michael Hart MP for sponsoring the breakfast, we appreciate your support for our students.Pics and story

PBC Alliance Business Directory

– support our local businesses

If you are looking to support our local businesses and local community when looking for a product or service look no further than the PBC Alliance Business Directory. All the listings are supporters of our students and local so please support those that support PBC. https://www.pbc-alliance.com/business-directory.html

Would your business like to support our students?

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

https://www.pbc-alliance.com/business-directory.html

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

2022 Membership/Partnership available now

Would your business like to support our students? Become a Partner or member today. Sign up for our newsletter so you can receive invitations to our community networking events. If you are interested in learning more about the PBC Alliance visit our website! www.pbc-alliance.com 

Thank you to our 2021 Partners! You are all amazing.

PLATINUM

Aurora Training Institute
Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Branch
Find Ya Feet
Gold Coast Titans
Michael Hart MP, Member for Burleigh
SmileStreet Coolangatta
Synergy Fitness

GOLD

99 Bikes Burleigh
Annabel Trends
Capital Pest Management
Grip Star Socks
LJ Hooker Palm Beach
Prestige Services Training
Southport Sharks
Stone Style
Tweed Sea Sports
WHYse Choices

SILVER

Currumbin RSL
Inspire Physiotherapy Centre
Leaders of Evolution
Palm Beach Surf Club
PFD Food Distributors
RJ Beaufils & Sons
The Foot and Balance Centre
Trade Glass

BRONZE

Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club
Coles The Pines
Dental Haus
Esportif.com - Nash Dawson
Fraser Financial Services
Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
PFD Food Distributors
Snap Fitness Palm Beach
Stacks Law

REDS SUPPORTERS

City Venue Management
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Meatsmiths The Pines
Platinum Realty - Alicia Kropkowski
Razor Edge Sharpening
SurfStitch

TERTIARY PARTNERS

Bond University
Griffith University
Gold Coast TAFE
Southern Cross University

2022 SRS Fees

1^st Instalment – 24 January 2022

2^nd Instalment – 19 April 2022

3^rd Instalment – 11 July 2022

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

Parents/caregivers experiencing financial difficulty can email Finance on  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 Finance Office to activate either of these plans.

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)

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.