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PBC ANZAC Day Ceremony
On Friday morning, PBC held its annual ANZAC Day Ceremony where staff, students, and local members of our community were able to come together and commemorate those who have fought for our freedom; the Australian and New Zealand troops who served on the Western Front, those who served in conflicts and peacekeeping missions since, and those who continue to serve today. It was a truly beautiful ceremony.
The ceremony was followed by a Morning Tea for all specials guests, cadets and student leaders.
Thank you to all our special guests, staff, student leaders, wreath laying students, cadets, and music students who contributed.
ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Mid Morning March
Thank you to our School Captain, Isabella Edge who spoke beautifully at the Currumbin ANZAC Dawn Service as she reflected on the service and the sacrifices of our troops past and present. Bella’s stirring tribute to the youth of war perfectly represented her fellow peers, family and our community. Thank you to both Isabella and Tanu, our School Captains, for representing our school with such valour. For those wishing to watch Isabella's moving speech click the below link.
PBC students and staff also participated in the annual mid morning ANZAC Day march from Winders Park to the Currumbin RSL Club. Our Senior Year 12 leaders led our PBC students with pride to honour the courage and sacrifices of our ANZACS. PBC Vice-Captains, Lily and Jed represented PBC as wreath layers at the mid-morning service at Currumbin RSL.
I believe that whoever coined the term ‘Every Day Counts’ must have been a mathematics teacher. Consider the mathematics curriculum as bricks; each year we lay down a new layer, building on prior knowledge. Absences are missing bricks – next year the foundation to support it won’t be as strong. Our teachers work diligently to ensure every math lesson is purposeful and supports the development numeracy capability.Please prompt your child to do a quick stocktake of their equipment. Whether it be needing new notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers or a calculator your child will not be as successful as they could be if they were properly prepared for each lesson.
This term Year 7, 8 and 9 mainstream mathematics assessment will consist of an exam. Year 8 students will also have an assignment. Please see below for assessment due dates:
Junior Secondary Term 2 Mainstream Mathematics Assessment
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Year |
Assessment |
Date |
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7 |
Exam - Shape and measurement, Location and Transformations and Geometric Reasoning |
Date: Lesson 1, Week 9 |
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8 |
Assignment - Data Representations, Chance and Financial Maths |
Date: Lesson 3, Week 6 |
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Exam - Data Representations, Chance and Financial Maths |
Date: Lesson 1, Week 9 |
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9 |
Exam - Measurement, Patterns & Algebra, and Trigonometry |
Date: Lesson 1, Week 9 |
Riddle Time
Solve the following: 6 ÷ 2 (1 + 2) = ___
Did you use the correct ‘Order of Operations’?
(answer is 9)
The Year 10 science excursion to the Translational Research Institute (TRI) Brisbane, extended our knowledge on DNA and further educated us on extracting and analysing recombinant DNA; in our case bacterial DNA which now contained green fluorescent protein taken from jelly fish, allowing it to glow under UV light. It was a new experience having the opportunity to use scientific technology and equipment such as pipettes and centrifuges, working in pairs to extract plasmid DNA from the transformed bacterial cells. The experiment separated the plasmid DNA from the bacteria using the three following techniques:
- DNA extraction
- Restriction enzyme digestion
- Gel electrophoresis
Throughout the day, we all had an enjoyable time and by the end, we had successfully separated DNA fragments. Even having the opportunity to dress in scientific lab coats brought about smiles and was a new experience for all of us!
Emma Suttle (Year 10 student)
Science Club
After all the disruptions term 1, Science Club is finally starting again in Term 2. If you like science and want to have a bit of fun, then why not come along to science club. Science club is very hands-on, with a student-centred approach. Science club regulars may also be offered to participate in other extra-curricular science activities. This term’s topic will be forensics, and students will analyse for example fingerprints, fibres, blood spatter patterns, soil, and handwriting. As a culminating activity, students will apply skills they have learned to analyse a crime scene.
Each week there is a lucky door prize for a $6 tuckshop voucher and a pick from the prize box. Get an ‘admit one’ from your science teacher for a bonus entry ticket to increase your chances of a prize.
Science Club
Lunch 1, O1 lab
Bring your lunch
All year levels welcome
What a huge month it has been for PBC students!
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.
Skateboarding
Chloe Covell, Year 7 competed in one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar, in the world! tThe XGames. Chlo competed in the Womens Street Skateboarding competition and made it through the elimination rounds, securing a place in the Finals. Chlo was the youngest athlete to compete at the XGames in Chiba Japan at the age of 12. In the finals on Sunday, Chlo made it to the podium for Australia, taking out 3rd place with a Bronze medal. This is such an amazing achievement! We are happy for you Chlo!
National Netball Championships
Huge congratulations to Dakota Newson (Year 12) and Ocean Karekare (Year 11) who were selected in the Netball QLD State U17’s team to compete at Nationals. The National Netball Championships were held over the last week in Tasmania with all games shown on Kayo. The final game for the U17s team was a fight for Bronze (Result - QLD: 37 - SA: 24). Congratulations QLD U17 for winning the Bronze!
The Aussies (Surf Life Saving)
Over the holidays our Surf life Savers competed at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships. The Championships was meant to be held at Broadbeach however due to predicted conditions was moved to North Kirra. This did not stop our REDS from shining bright producing one of our best Aussies campaigns yet. With over 50 PBC competitors throughout the week, here is a summary of our champion medallists. Congratulations to all who represented not only their respected Surf Clubs throughout the week but also the REDS. What a fantastic result for PBC!!
Winning Gold Medals were:
- Eli Richards- U14/U15 Board Rescue
- Sienna Bush- U13/U14 Cameron Relay, 2km Beach Run, 2km Beach Relay Team
- Taj Murray- U13 Board Race, U13 Ironman
- Vern Winter- U14 Champion Lifesaver
- Charlotte Hart- 2km U17 Beach Run
- Charlotte Hart/Aleira Usher - U17 2km Beach Relay
- Taj Andrews - U17 Board Race
- Zeke Zimmerle- U13/U14 Mixed Beach Relay
Siver Medallists:
- Frankie Leonardi- U13/U14 Board Rescue
- Savannah Bush- U13 2km Beach Run
- Hunter Anderson- U13 2km Beach Run
- Charlotte Hart & Jayda Kempton- U17 Board Rescue
- Hugh Munro- U19 Male Surf Belt Race
- Max Chislett- U19 2km Beach Relay
- Herb Winter- u17 Champion Lifesaver
Bronze Medallists:
- Luke Cahill - U17 Taplin Relay
- Luka Leonardi- U15 Ironwoman
- Frankie Leonardi- U14 Swim Teams
- Sienna Bush- U14 Cameron Relay
- Savannah Bush- 2km Beach Run Relay
- Vern Winter- U14 Surf Race
- Charlotte Caughey & Allie Hughes- U13/U14 Cameron Relay
- Jai Murray- U14/U15 2km Beach Relay
- Charlotte Hart, Jayda Kempton & Chelsea Wood- U17 Board Relay
- Jay Hyland & Herb Winter- U17 Surf Teams
- Taj Andrew- U17 Board Relay
- Hugh Munro- U19 Rescue Tube Rescue
QLD School Sport State Championships
The State School's Swimming Championships were held recently with some incredible results from our amazing PBC swimmers! Congratulations to all:
Tilly Grimson: 13yrs Gold 200m Backstroke, 100m Backstroke, Freestyle Relay, Medley Relay (PB), Silver 400m Freestyle, Bronze 50m Backstroke (PB) and 7th 50 Freestyle.
Julia Remington:15yrs Gold 200m Breaststroke, 400m IM, Silver 100m Breaststroke, 50m Breaststroke, 200m IM, Bronze 400m Freestyle.
Blake Anderson:14yrs Silver 400m freestyle, Bronze 200m Freestyle Relay
Taj Murray: 13 yrs 5th in the 200 freestyle
Frankie Leonardi: 14 yrs 5th 400m freestyle
Luka Leonardi: 15yrs 6th 200m freestyle
National Age Swimming Championships
Congratulations to super swimmer, Julia Remington (14yrs) who recently competed at the 2022 National Age Swimming Championships in Adelaide
Julia had a great success achieving:
- Gold in 200m Individual Medley, 400m Individual Medley and 200m Breaststroke
- Bronze in 50m Breaststroke and 100m Breaststroke
- Julie also competed in five other events.
Also competing at the Nationals was Tilly Grimson (13yrs) and Frankie Leonardi (14yrs). Tilly swam in four events including backstroke and freestyle, finishing 13th in the 100m Backstroke final. Frankie competed in five freestyle events finishing 6th in the 400m Freestyle final.
Motorcycling
Anika Loftus (Year 9) travelled with her family approx. 7000 klms across 4 states during the school holidays to compete in 2 motorcycling disciplines at National and State levels. Anika competed in the 2022 Australian U16 125cc Speedway Individual and Teams Championships in Adelaide, South Australia where she placed 10th in the Individual event. Teamed with her brother, representing Queensland, the pair placed 5th in the Teams Championship at their first Aussie Speedway Titles having only started the sport in 2020. Anika is now ranked the Australian No. 1 Female Junior Speedway rider.
Anika then competed in the 2022 Qld Track and Dirt Track Motorcycling Championships at the Whitsunday Dirt Riders Club in Gunyarra where she dominated both classes across the 2 events claiming 4 x Qld No. 1 Titles in the 85-150cc (11-U16) and 100-150/200-250cc (13-U16) Girls classes. Anika was undefeated winning all 20 races. For all the details of their achievements check out their Facebook race page Team Loftus Racing. Congratulations Anika! Amazing effort
Australian Jiu-Jitsu Championships
Congratulations to Tayron Figueiredo who recently won a title at the Australian Jiu-Jitsu Championships held in Melbourne. Tayron has been competing since 2018 and in 2019 at his age group and belt selection he was ranked 5th in Australia by the AFBJJ. Tayron is 2x Australian National Champion 2019;2021. His records are: 106 Wins and 66 by Submission. He also hasn’t lost a fight in 25 months! Tayron is an athlete who trains 6 days a week and minimal of 2 classes a day. He trains at Southside Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu located in Burleigh Waters. Under Vicente Cavalcanti and Diego Queiroz. We look forward to seeing Tayron continue to smash it
National U18 Hockey Championships
Over the holidays, Claire Seaton (Yr12) competed in the National U18 Hockey Championships in Cairns, as a member of the QLD Gold Team. The QLD Gold team got through to the Final and defeated QLD Maroon 2-1 to become the 2022 Australian Champions. Congratulations Claire!
Australian Speedway Junior Sedan Title
Congratulations to Harry Fowler (Yr 10) who travelled to Alexandra in Victoria to compete in the Australian Speedway Junior Sedan Title during the holidays. With 75 cars nominated, all racing in a total of 4 heats with 12 competitors in each over 2 nights trying to qualify for the A Main Australian Title, where 22 drivers from all over Australia would compete to become Australia No 1. The top 16 point scorers automatically transferred through with the remaining 6 places coming from C main and 2 x B main finals. Harry placed well in all 4 heats which ensured automatic qualification to the A Main Australian Title.
Harry’s results:Heat 1 - 4th, Heat 2 - 2nd, Heat 3 - 1st, Heat 4 - 2nd
Harry qualified to start 5th in The Australian Title. After a crash with several other cars in the first lap Harry sustained damage to the car and finished the 25 lap Feature with damage to the steering. Harry finished 13th in Australia out of 75 competitors.
Oceanroad Magazine
PBC alumni Sai Maniwa, surfing excellence graduate, features in the latest issue of Ocean Road Magazine. Be sure to pick up your copy or logon to read Sai’s story about her surfing life.
Moulin Rouge signing
PBC alumni, and Future Star awardee, Cleo Lewis has gone on to live her dream of becoming a Moulin Rouge dancer in Paris. Cleo, a 2021 graduate, worked hard her entire life and is now working professionally in a career that she dreamed of. Cleo was a high achieving student in the academic and dance excellence programs where she was supported in many ways to help her achieve this goal. What an amazing achievement Cleo! We are so proud of you and wish you all the very best for an amazing career.
Athletic Australia Australian Track n Field Championships
Massive congratulations to Sienna Bush (Yr 8) who competed at the Athletic Australia Australian Track n Field Championships in Sydney. Sienna won Bronze for U15s 1500m, Gold for U15s 800m
Gold Coast Running Academy said, ‘Sienna’s confidence, composure and response to the challenges thrown down were textbook. Locked arms 250m out, again at 200m and then like a rocket she bought it home in the final straight. It was racing at its finest and her 2 sec PB an added bonus to the gold bling she has truly earned.' Congratulations Sienna! What an amazing Red you are.
Growing Good Humans - Conversations that Count Series:
Living Your Best Life Through Kindness...
Wednesday 11 May in the PBC Theatre
6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
Tickets are just $10, Students and Staff are Free
Book your seat through this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BZATF
Join us for an evening of quality conversations and hear from our Keynote speaker Kath Koschell for The Kindness Factory. Kath is also joined by David Shillington (Ex-Australian Rugby League Player and Founder of Prime Effect), PBC alumni Ashley Thomas (The Secret Burden) and PBC's very own Matt Ashenden for a panel discussion hosted by Shiike Vanderwerf.
Seats are limited, please book your seats as soon as possible to secure your place.
There will be Foodtrucks attending for food/drink purchases.
To learn more about our keynote speaker, Kath Koshcell, check our her recent Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiEdaXHMyUY
Education Perfect Global Languages Championships
Congratulations to our Spanish students, who recently participated in the Education Perfect Global Languages Championships. 4 students received Bronze awards (Diego, Navella, Mace and Charlie) and 2 students received credit awards (Asmara and Marnie). Congratulations to our award winners, but also to all those who participated and improved their language skills!
In our division (1 - 50 students competing), we finished:
- 1st for Spanish in Queensland (out of 38 schools)
- 2nd for Spanish in Australia (out of 128 schools)
- 3rd for Spanish Globally (out of 218 schools)
iBuen trabajo! (Great work!)
PBC Chaplaincy Fundraiser
2022 Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews are fast approaching for 2022, to be held across 3 days – Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May. These interviews will be 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.
Bookings will open Friday 29 April.
Book a Parent/Teacher Interview
Instruction Sheet (PDF, 318kb)
Timeslots will fill quickly, so please look to book in your interview as soon as you can from Friday 29 April.
Should you have any questions or problems booking your Parent Teacher Interviews, please contact the school via telephone 5525 9333 or email parentsupport@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.
2022 Next Step survey
The Queensland Government is conducting its annual statewide survey of all students who completed Year 12 in 2021. The Next Step survey is a brief, confidential survey that gains a comprehensive picture of the employment, study and life choices made by Queensland school completers in the year after they finish Year 12.
Between March and June, all our students who completed Year 12 last year can expect to receive instructions to complete a web-based survey or a telephone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office. Please encourage them to take part. If their contact details have changed, please assist the interviewer with their updated details or forward the survey to their new address so they can participate.
Thank you for your support of the Next Step survey in 2022.
Further information on Next Step, including results from previous years, is available online at www.qld.gov.au/nextstep or on toll free telephone 1800 068 587.
International Homestay Families Needed
Got a spare room? Ever thought of being a Homestay host? Homestay families come in all shapes and sizes... they are married couples with or without kids, singles, singles with kids and grandparents too. Everyone has an opportunity to play a part in sharing their life, home and provide memories and cultural experiences to an international high school student.
Get paid more than $320 a week caring for one of our International high school students in your home.
PBC is due to welcome International students back on campus later this year and we are looking for Homestay families. Please contact Corinne Vanput at PBC for more information at cvanp1@eq.edu.au. Find out more http://bit.ly/eqi-homestay-host
Selective Entry @ PBC
Applications for Year 7 2023 for the Sports Excellence Program and Creative Arts Excellence Program close on Friday 20 May.
Do you have a student entering Year 7 in 2023 and are looking for a fantastic program of excellence in creative arts or sports? Allow your young person to live their dream ~ it starts at PBC.
Encourage your child to be part of something great. Our Excellence Programs play an integral role in PBC's success and are designed to nurture and challenge highly able students. We have the passion, the product and the expertise to nurture your young person to become their best self.
We have uploaded to YouTube the information sessions on the selective entry process for each of our Excellence Programs. You will find out what our programs offer and what is required to submit an application.
Creative Arts Excellence – https://youtu.be/uGua_al_hn0
Sports Excellence - https://youtu.be/ETIpQ7zE3z8
2022 NCWQ Bursary Program
Applications are now open for the 2022 NCWQ bursary program, closing on 23 May 2022. Of the 35 bursaries on offer, a couple specifically target secondary high school, females students. The Elsie Byth bursary is for Year 12 students who wish to continue into a career in teaching. There is also a bursary for students coming from a refugee background.
Full details are on the NCWQ website www.ncwq.org.au/bursaries where the application process is online.
PBC Tennis Courts – Available to hire
Love tennis!
PBC's tennis courts are now open to the public to book. Our new lights make it a great venue for a night game. Local, inexpensive and convenient.
How To: https://play.tennis.com.au/PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHighSchool
2021 PBC Optima Yearbook is on SALE!!
The 2021 Optima Yearbook can be purchased from the Finance Window Tue-Thu 8am – 1pm for just $30. There are 138 pages of fun and colourful content! Messages from student leaders, house leaders and key staff. Photos, photos, photos and more photos of as many students as we could fit in. Stories for all departments. Excellence Program reports, major events highlights, Champion House news and a Farewell to Year 12 gallery. The magazine covers all faculties, all year levels and all programs. This is an amazing keepsake for all PBC students that they will likely keep for the rest of their lives.
P&C Meeting
The next P&C Meeting on Tuesday 17 May will be held at the Currumbin RSL at 6:30pm. All parents are welcome to attend.
Follow PBC on Social Media
Our social media accounts are the best way to stay connected with the daily happenings of our school and all our amazing student achievements. We upload any important messages, reminders, student achievements and general action. With posts every day, year round, 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
Dates to Remember
4 May - GC5 Cluster Sports Day
10-13 May - NAPLAN
10-12 May - Parent Teacher Interviews
11 May - Growing Good Humans - Conversations that Count event
17 May - P&C Meeting at the Currumbin RSL
18 May - Year 12 Trivia Night
24 May - Braving the Wilderness - Y8/9 Girls Camp
25 May - GC5 Cluster Sports Day
3 June - PBC Alliance Breakfast
7 June - Year 10 Immunisations
11 June - PBC 50 Years Ultimate Reunion Gala Day and Sunset Soiree
School Based Youth Health Nurse
Junior Secondary Guidance Officer – Anna Willis
Belonging isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the key to our kids’ education
According to the OECD’s latest report Trends In Education, belonging will be a major factor shaping classrooms of the future, and after two years of our kids enduring isolation through Covid, this is very welcome news.
Many Australian students have faced significant disruption during the Covid pandemic. And when they weren’t being disrupted, they faced uncertainty over whether, or when, they would be disrupted. The lockdowns and school closures threatened an important predictor of school belonging: actually being at school.
So it could be expected that the OECD would acknowledge that belonging is an important ingredient in successful educational outcomes. Most adults would probably agree that belonging has been on all our minds during periods of lockdowns and subsequent disruptions to social relationships.
But now that we have traction from one of the world’s leading authorities, we mustn’t let belonging become just another buzzword. Sure, it looks great in slogans and on posters, but a sense of belonging is so much more. In fact, belonging is widely acknowledged as a fundamental human need, and schools are the epicentre of belonging for many students.
Schools have a special role to play in student belonging
In 1993, Carol Goodenow and Kathleen Grady defined school belonging as “the extent to which children feel individually welcomed, respected, included, and supported by others within the school social environment”. This definition has gone on to become one of the most widely-used ways to describe school belonging in the literature.
Decades of research shows that students’ feelings of school belonging can have a profound impact on their wellbeing, identity development, mental health, and a range of other outcomes related to a successful school experience. And these impacts can last well into adulthood. That’s right – the very benefits drawn from feeling a sense of belonging in school can later influence future mental health, education levels and employment success.
What can we do to build student belonging?
- Schools require leaders who can effectively convey the importance of belonging, and nurture the implementation of strategies that encourage students to feel like they belong in their schools.
- Peer groups have a significant impact on a student’s experience of school. While many students feel comfortable interacting with peers, many want adults to facilitate these interactions.
- Additionally, many students require opportunities to interact with peers as well as the opportunities to learn and grow their social and emotional competencies to facilitate meaningful relationships with others.
- Schools need to be safe, comfortable places for all students. Legislation, policy, community attitudes and social norms all have an important role to play in making this happen.
- The most effective way to improve school belonging for students is to build connections with the staff, but like all relationships, this is a two-way street, and we need to also ensure teachers and school staff feel a sense of belonging to school – and to do that, teacher and school staff wellbeing must be at the front of our minds.
This article was first published on Monash Len (read the original article) https://lens.monash.edu/@education/2022/03/24/1384538/belonging-isnt-just-a-buzzword-its-the-key-to-our-kids-education
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
Read LessStudents are asked to please see Mr Poirrier in G Block Staffroom if they are interested in any of the VET certificate courses mentioned below.
Gold Coast Trades College
Term 2 Intake (immediate start)
Gold Coast Trades College has a number of Term 2 openings for Year 11 students who have not yet used their VETis funding. The opportunities include:
- Certificate I Construction
- Certificate II Electrotechnology
- Certificate II Automotive
Try-a-Trade days
Gold Coast Trades College has opened a number of spots for their trade taster days. These days do not use any funding and are free for students to attend.
Expressions of interest are now open for Years 9-12 students interested in participating. Students will attend the college on Monday 18 & 25 July and participate in a variety of trade experiences such as building, automotive, electrotechnology, horticulture and painting. Spots always fill fast for these days so please see Mr Poirrier to express your interest.
Graduations
Congratulations to the following students who recently graduated from Gold Coast Trades College:
Beathan Clarke – Certificate II Automotive Vocational Preparation
Ryan Schofield – Certificate II Automotive
Flynn Miller – Certificate I in Construction
Gold Coast Beauty College
Cert II Retail Cosmetics
Course starts on 26 April in Southport and runs for 20 weeks. This course is free to students that have not yet accessed their VETis funding.
School based traineeships available
New exciting traineeship opportunities are available in the Pathways Centre Y Block 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
Hospitality and Business Traineeships:
- Mr Potato Palm Beach
- Crema Espresso the Pines
- Pancake Diner Coolangatta
- Dune Café Currumbin
- Woodchoppers Inn - Mudgeeraba
- Allygators Rugby Union Club
- Seadog Café Burleigh
- Ground Coffee - Coolangatta
- Goodness Gracias – Palm Beach
- Zarraffas – various locations
- Bellakai Coolangatta
- Brumbys Bakery – Christine Corner & The Pines
- Sandwich Chefs The Pines
- Sean Scott Gallery Burleigh
- The Pines News and Gifts
- BSKT Mermaid Beach
- Boost Juice Elanora
- Fuel Bakehouse Currumbin
- Palm Beach Bakery – 8th Ave
- The Pantry Burleigh
- Coffee Club Burleigh Stocklands
- The Original Bakery Tugun
- Wendys the Pines
- Lakeview Espresso Burleigh Heads
- Guzmen Y Gomez Burleigh & Robina
- Pattysmiths Burgers Palm Beach & Miami
- KFC – Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach & Robina
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
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
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.
McDonald’s casuals:
Apply via these links:
Tugun https://smrtr.io/4LXdX
Palm Beach https://smrtr.io/4RX8W
Elanora https://smrtr.io/4LXbg
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
Read LessPartner Spotlight
Meatsmiths
We are thrilled to welcome The Meatsmiths as a Bronze partner for 2022, supporting our Rugby League Excellence program. The Meatsmiths currently have exciting and HUGE things happening at The Meatsmiths at The Pines Shopping Centre!! Their shop is being fully renovated inside and out. They may be out of action for a little while but thankfully they can still deliver to your door. If you are looking for quality meat, call the Meatsmiths team on 5598 1131.
The news outfitted store will be ready for customers in July. Visit our Business Directory for more details.
Be sure to follow Meatsmiths on Facebook to keep up to date with their news.
Thank you Meatsmiths for supporting our students!
Capital Pest Management
Capital Pest Management have been Gold Partners with the PBC Alliance for a number of years now, supporting our students. They are a locally owned family company that's been in the pest industry for more than 40 years. Capital Pest Management aim to prevent you sharing your home with unwanted vermin, specialising in Cockroaches, Ants, Spiders, Termite Treatments/Inspections & Pre Purchase Inspections. If you are in need for Pest Management give the team a call on 5598 6681. Visit our Business Directory for their contact details! Thank you Capital Pest Management!
Snap Fitness Palm Beach
Thank you to Snap Fitness Palm Beach! They are Bronze partners in 2022 and are keen to support the health of all in our community, as well as our students and staff. Offering month to month, low coast memberships and 24 hours access, Snap Fitness Palm Beach has state of the art Matrix equipment and result based personal trainers. SNAP Fitness at Palm Beach offers members so much more than your average gym! If you are interested in starting or continuing your fitness journey at Snap Fitness Palm Beach, give the team a call or visit them at 1156 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach. Check out our Business Directory for more contact details. Thank you Snap Fitness!!
Dental Haus
There is another amazing Dental Practice partnering with the PBC Alliance and supporting PBC students. Dental Haus an ultra modern, purpose built, dental clinic in the heart of Palm Beach. Dental Haus prioritises world-class dental care and positive patient experiences, aiming to make general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry available and accessible to all the community, so every family has the opportunity to achieve the smile they desire. When you visit Dental Haus, you will immediately recognise our core clinic values of respect, care and quality treatment. Located at Pavilions Shopping Centre, Shop 21/6 Fifth Ave, Palm Beach. Be sure to visit our Business Directory for more details.
Thank you!
We would like to give a huge shout out to ALL our PBC Alliance Partners and Members!
These amazing businesses are supporting PBC students with their everyday education in many different ways. This support assists many PBC programs and students directly ensuring all have the opportunity to reach their potential. Please support those that support our students.
Keep an eye on this section of the newsletter each issue for a spotlight on some of our fantastic partners.
PLATINUM
Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Branch
GOLD
SILVER
Michael Hart MP, Member for Burleigh
BRONZE
Burleigh Bears Rugby League Club
Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce
Platinum Realty - Alicia Kropkowski
REDS SUPPORTERS
TERTIARY PARTNERS
PBC Alliance Business Directory – support our local businesses
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 of our Partners and Member businesses are listed in this directory and are looking to help you whereever they can. All 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.
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Payments
Are your Student Resource Scheme Fees (SRS) up to date? This is a friendly reminder to advise that the first & second instalment is now overdue. There is three preferred payment methods for paying your SRS.
SRS Fees to list the instalment dates:
- 1st Instalment (Term 1) - Monday 24 January 2022 - OVERDUE
- 2nd Instalment (Term 2) - Tuesday 19 April 2022 - OVERDUE
- 3rd Instalment (Term 3) - Monday 11 July 2022
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.
Payment method 1:
BPOINT - This link can be found on the bottom left hand side of your invoice, please click on the link and follow instructions.
Payment method 2:
Qparents – Sign up or Log into your account. Locate your invoice and follow instructions to pay.
For more information - Qparents
Payment method 3:
Internet Banking via direct transfer into the school bank account.
School's Bank Account: Palm Beach Currumbin SHS General A/C
BSB: 064 404
Account Number: 00090303
Reference/details: Please record the "student name &/or Invoice reference" in the reference/details section so that your payment can be recorded correctly.
Please visit our website for further information - Payments
If you are seeking assistance regarding your account, payments plans or experiencing financial difficulty please email finance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
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
Calling for families: Trial of programs for teenagers experiencing peer problems
Families of teenagers (school year levels 7-12) are invited to participate in a trial of two group therapy programs designed to help teenagers manage emotions and relationship problems, like bullying or conflict. The programs will be offered in small groups by a therapist (psychologist) through Zoom (online).
This trial is managed by researchers who are psychologists and psychiatrists from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and The University of Queensland. Please visit the website for more information and to express interest in participating: