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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
The school 50th Anniversary Open Day and Events are now only a month away. Please check inside this newsletter for more information about the activities on Saturday 11 June from 3pm. We hope to see everyone there.With winter expected to be cooler and wetter this year, the school’s winter uniform items are already in stock. Students are to be in full school uniform as the travel to and from school.
Access to the school through the pool side road will be blocked from next Monday. The pool precinct is being re-developed and the works are expected to take close to two years. Whilst the construction work is happening, the service road between the school and the pool will be closed.
The school is currently looking for a casual pool of workers who would be interested in the positions of; cleaner, teacher-aide, administration officer and canteen staff, if any of these roles interest you, please contact the school and ask for Sally Holmes or Traci Hayman.
Chris Capra
Executive Principal
CRICOS Provider Name: The Queensland Department of Education trading as Education Queensland International (EQI) CRICOS Provider Number 00608A
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.
Airport Retail Enterprises: Traineeships at Gold Coast Airport working across a variety of hospitality venues in the airport arrival and departure lounges. Still taking expression of interest. Don’t miss this great traineeship opportunity, Collect an A.R.E expression of interest form from Y Block.
Hospitality and Business Traineeships:
- Airport Retail Enterprises – Gold Coast Airport
- Crema Espresso the Pines
- Mr Potato Palm Beach
- Pancake Diner Coolangatta
- Allygators Rugby Union Club
- Seadog Café Burleigh
- Surf Society Burleigh
- Endota Spa – Various locations
- Soul Origin Robina
- Ground Coffee - Coolangatta
- Goodness Gracias – Palm Beach
- Zarraffas – various locations
- Bellakai Coolangatta
- Brumbys Bakery – Christine Corner & The Pines
- Sandwich Chefs The Pines
- The Pines News and Gifts
- 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
RSA Course – Requirement to work in licensed venue
RSA (Responsible service of alcohol) course will be held at PBC in Week 10 - Friday 24 June in Y block $40 for full day course. Spots are limited so you must enrol with Ms Shreeve Y Block, external provider will deliver the course, capped at 25 students.
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
School based vacancies links:
Ignite Education: https://www.ignite.edu.au/job-vacancies/
Aurora Training Institute please visit their vacancy page: http://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/
Prestige Staffing Solution vacancies, Please visit this link for more opportunities: https://prestigestaffingsolutions.org.au/job-board/
School Leavers
Should check the following links for fulltime employment opportunities:
https://www.goldcoaststudentjobs.com.au/
http://srajobs.sarinarusso.com/Vacancies/
https://www.busyatwork.com.au/support-jobseekers/jobs/
https://www.megt.com.au/job-board
https://www.mrael.com.au/index.php/your-career/vacancies
https://novaskill.com.au/jobs-available
Women in Construction (NAWIC) Speed Careering Event
If you know a young lady looking for a career in the trades, please have them come to this event. They will hear from role model tradie ladies about what a day in the life of a female tradie looks like, the challenges they may have faced, what it is that they love about their industry and how to best prepare themselves for a future career in the trades.
This is a great up close and personal event where your student will get to really sit down and engage in groups with the NAWIC role models and ask them any questions they may have about all things trades.
- Date: Thursday 4 August
- Time: 9am -12pm
- Place: Gold Coast Ashmore TAFE – Corner Heeb St and Benowa Rd, Ashmore
- Breakfast will be provided
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/318641704917. If you have any further questions on this event please contact Ruth Gunaseelan ruth@nawic.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.
Mc Donald’s casuals: apply via these links:
- Tugun https://smrtr.io/4LXdX
- Palm Beach https://smrtr.io/4RX8W
- Elanora https://smrtr.io/4LXbg
- Coolangatta and Burleigh Heads visit https://careers.mcdonalds.com/australia
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
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Health Camp
Year 12s recently embarked on an adventurous journey, where they hiked and camped in a self sufficient manner for 3 days. This required them to carry all requirements in their packs which weighed 20kg+, trekking approximately 18 kilometres through Numinbah Valley including up some very steep hills, and cooking meals on small portable appliances. Whilst on this journey they were challenged to reflect on personal attributes and build their story of themselves now and into the future. Despite ending the 3 day hike sore and tired, both students and teachers felt motivated and connected by the experience. I am very proud of the efforts and growth from those who attended this camp. Some pictures of us in amazing surroundings are included. Year 11 Health camp is up next in week 9 of this term.
Sport and Recreation
In class the students have been developing a range of lifesaving skills and knowledge. On Thursday, those eligible will be assessed for the Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue), which is equivalent to the Surf Lifesaving Bronze Medallion. This valuable experience provides those students with an extra 4 QCE points as well as a qualification they can use to gain employment.
Sponsored by Griffith Gold Coast Rotary, PBC students Sari, Kaianna and Zara, represented PBC at Model United Nations (MUNA) 2022. Held at Tweed Civic and Cultural Centre on Saturday 30 April, schools from both the Tweed and the Gold Coast debated the big issue facing the United Nations today. Speaking as delegates from Russia, PBC students quickly made allies with China and North Korea, voting as a block against resolutions such as:
- Sustainable development: Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind
- United response against global health threats: combating COVID 19
- Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping
- The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity
GC5 Cluster Sport Beach and Bush Walking
We had a glorious day exploring our backyard today. Congratulations to all students who walked 15 km from PBC up to and over Burleigh Headland with great attitudes and stamina. Looking forward to the next one.
Creative Arts Excellence
83 super excited Creative Arts Excellence students travelled with CAX staff to QPAC to see Frozen the Musical. We were blown away with the scale of the production! Such an exciting experience for all involved!
Music Excellence
On Wednesday 4th May, the Music Excellence students had the privilege of attending “Lights, Camera, Action” at the Concert Hall, QPAC in Brisbane.
This annual educational music concert, showcases the power of an orchestra through the language of soundtracks. This year we were very lucky to celebrate with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra celebrating the 90th birthday of the master of music: John Williams.
The orchestra performed many signature tunes that have endeared John Williams to millions of filmgoers over the years. Epic fanfares of Star Wars, swirling magic of Harry Potter, adventurous Indiana Jones, celestial ET and many many more.
The students thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic performance, as well as being impressed by the enormity and spectacle of the theatre building itself.
Afterwards, the students strolled through the Southbank gardens and had a bite to eat, before venturing forth to the Gallery of Modern Art where they soaked in the powerful pieces of Indigenous Australian art and many more contemporaries.
May the Forth be with you!
Lynette Joubert
School Based Youth Health Nurse
Hilary Wilson (Mon, Tues) hilary.wilson@health.qld.gov.au
Vanessa Bradley (Tues, Wed) vanessa.bradley@health.qld.gov.au
School Nurse appointments SBYHN@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
Junior Secondary Guidance Officer – Anna Willis
Loneliness in Young People- Podcast
Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Maggie Hamilton on loneliness in young people, it’s effects, and what we can do to help them navigate through it.
- How loneliness affects young people.
- Parents can turn their child’s boredom into an opportunity to develop contemplation and independent thinking.
- Talking about uncertainties with our young people is important.
- Important life skills on how to navigate loneliness
https://omny.fm/shows/generation-next-podcasts/the-growing-loneliness-in-young-people-maggie-hami
Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical Psychologist and Family Therapist, Speaker and Founder of My Learning Strengths
Guest: Maggie Hamilton, Writer, Social Researcher and Media Commentator
Total time: 29 mins
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
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.
PBC Equestrian
Congratulations to PBC's Irish who competed at the Interschool Queensland SEQ Regional Championships at Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture. Irish rode her 2 horses Gotadollar Gandalf and Drinks on Deco in the 60cm and 95cm dressage and Show Jumping section finishing with 7th and 8th overall in a competitive field.
Netball
Huge congratulations to PBC’s Ocean (Yr11) Netball Excellence student who has been selected for the Australian Netball 17U Squad! Ocean recently competed in the National Netball Championships in Tasmania where she represented Qld in the 17U team. Ocean also plays for the Ipswich Jets Ruby Series netball team who compete in the State wide Competition. An amazing achievement Ocean.
Congratulations to PBC's Summer (Yr10) who played for South Coast in the Schools State Netball Championships in Toowoomba. South Coast won Gold and Summer was selected in the Qld team to travel to Canberra for nationals in July.
Sailing
Congratulations to PBC's Feb (Yr7), and teammate Chris, who received the Bronze medal for the Queensland State Championships. There were a series of five races, all run very close, and the placings are decided depending on where you come in the series across the weekend. They remain the top-ranked Queensland boat in their class, as the gold and silver went to NSW boats.
Touch Football
Congratulations to PBC's Sierrah (Yr12) and graduate, Paige on winning the Open Womens National Touch Football Championship! Sierrah has now been selected for the Queensland State of Origin Under 20s Touch Football Squad!
Also, well done to Romaney, Lela, Charli, Jada and former students Bella and Isabella on their fifth place in the Under 20's and graduates, Teagan and Jaimie on their third place in the Open Mixed. Finally, hats off to Marlie, Rebecca, Teaghan and Jess, from PBC's first ever sport ex touch class, incredibly still playing touch together and winning the Over 27's competition.
Eurovision 2022
The Voice Australia 2022
PBC 50 YEARS ULTIMATE REUNION GALA DAY
Saturday 11 June 3-5pm
Palm Beach Currumbin State High is turning 50 in 2022 and we are celebrating by holding a Gala Day (3pm-5pm). This is a FREE event and the whole community is invited to come along!! Take a self-guided tour through 50 years of Reds... see how it has grown. Walk through time with memorabilia displays from each decade.
Bring your friends and family along to enjoy...
- Food trucks
- Student entertainers
- Student art work
- A walk thru each decade
- A walk thru today's PBC
- Uniforms past and present displayed
- Classrooms will be open to view
- Sports Hall memorabilia to check out
- The PBC Honour Boards in Hall
- Commemorative merchandise for purchase
- Attend the Ultimate PBC Reunion Party - A Sunset Soiree from 5-8pmPBC 50 YEARS ULTIMATE REUNION SUNSET SOIREE
ULTIMATE PBC REUNION SUNSET SOIREE
Saturday 11 June 2022: 5-8pm (Tickets $30)
Following on from the amazing PBC Gala Day is the Ultimate PBC Reunion Sunset Soiree ~ celebrating 50 Years of Reds, to be held in the Creekview Room of the school’s new Library precinct!
If you are a PBC alumni, past or present staff member or PBC supporter, come and enjoy some food, drinks and a view of the creek while reconnecting with all old school friends and teachers at our big party.
There will be a comedian, live entertainment, videos, music, and loads of alumni memories to be explored and celebrated.
Tickets are $30 ~ ticket includes canapes and one free drink on entry.
Purchase your tickets here to the Ultimate PBC Reunion Sunset Soiree.
Drinks are available to purchase on the night.
The Sunset Soiree is being hosted by the PBC P&C Association.
Student Leaders Celebration 2022
Our Senior Student Council were fortunate enough to be invited along to the 2022 School Leaders Celebration at HOTA last week. This event connects the student leadership teams from many of our Gold Coast schools, allowing our wonderful leaders to network with like-minded leaders from across the region. The event contained key note speeches from Mayor Tom Tate and all Principals introduced their students. We are so proud of our School Captains, Vice-Captains and Prefects who represent our student voice every single day – they are doing remarkable things this year for our proud school.
Girls Rugby League
For the first time in a couple of years, PBC have entered a team in the Karyn Murphy Cup.
It's a Girls Rugby League comp run out of school hours by the Titans. As part of our prep, we trained with Titans Strength and Conditioner Steve Hooper, and met current Titans halfback and PBC Alumni, Toby Sexton. To field a full team, we have been fortunate to join forces with another school, St Joseph's Coomera, and the girls came up with the name PB Joeys. Our very first game was against an experienced Keebra Park team, and while we didn't win, we showed incredible heart in defence and made some great breaks. The girls met just 20 minutes before the game, getting along very quickly and making some great combinations of the field. We're counting down to the next game already!
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
PBC Chaplaincy Fundraiser
Selective Entry @ PBC Sports / Arts
Do you have a student entering Year 7 in 2023 and are looking for a fantastic program of excellence in academia, 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. PBC is of one of the State's leading high schools with a proud record of academic, artistic and sporting achievement. Our Excellence Programs play an integral role in this 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.
PBC has uploaded to YouTube 3 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
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. This year there is 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. DON'T MISS OUT!! Stock is available until sold out.
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
Dates to Remember
The next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 17 May at 6:30pm at the Spice Den, Currumbin RSL. Please come along and join in.
| 13 May | Yr 7, Yr9 NAPLAN |
| 17 May | P&C Meeting, 6:30pm Currumbin RSL |
| 18 May | Yr 7 Optima Assembly |
| 18 May | Yr 12 Trivia Night |
| 23 May | Uni Showcase for Yr 11/12 |
| 24 May | Yr 9 Optima Assembly |
| 24 May | Braving the Wilderness - Y8/9 Girls Camp |
| 25 May | GC5 Cluster Sports Day |
| 31 May | PBC Chaplaincy Fundraiser Morning Tea |
| 3 June | PBC Alliance Breakfast visit www.pbc-alliance.com |
| 7 June | Yr 10 Immunisations |
| 11 June | PBC 50 Years Ultimate Reunion Gala Day and Sunset Soiree |
Coming up!
Date: Friday 3 June 2022
Time: 6:45am - 8:15am
Location: Trade Training Centre,
Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Thrower Drive, Palm Beach
Cost: $20.00 per person
Includes a delicious breakfast, tea and coffee.
Guest speakers:
- Anthony Ikin, Creative Director, Choreographer and Motivational Speaker, Ikin Achieve and Global Dance Pro
- Allan Merlehan, Branch Manager, Community Bank Tugun - Bendigo Bank
The PBC Alliance Business Networking Breakfast is a wonderful opportunity for our community of local business owners, Alliance Partners and Members, key staff and friends to come together for an interesting and engaging morning listening to our guest speakers deliver messages relevant to our area.
Breakfast is prepared and served by our hospitality students under the management and direction of our professional and experienced hospitality staff. The students will be providing a full breakfast delivered via plate drop to each guest. There will be a selection of pastries, coffee, teas and juice available and all dietary requirements can be met.
Tickets are just $20 each and include all food and drinks. To RSVP click this link. Please be sure to indicate any dietary requirements.
There are no paper tickets for this event. Your name will be placed on the guest list.
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.
Let's get involved in National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. NRW, which is held from 27 May to 3 June, provides an opportunity for all of us to explore how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. This year’s theme is: “Be Brave. Make Change”, which presents a challenge to all Australians to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation for the benefit of all Australians. The dates for NRW commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey: the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision, respectively. For more information and some great resources, head to the NRW website.
Help choose Queensland’s fossil emblem
Did you know that Queensland already has 9 official state flags, emblems and icons? They help unite people and embody pride, patriotism and passion in our towns, cities and state. It’s time for you to help select our 10th official emblem — Queensland’s new State fossil emblem! There are 12 fossils on the website for you to read about. Head over there to view their drawings, descriptions, where they roamed or swam, how big they were and take a few minutes to make your selection. After you’ve done that, simply cast your nomination for your favourite! www.qld.gov.au/fossilemblem
We the Differents – Growth Mindset
Want your child to feel like they can accomplish anything? A growth mindset allows them to believe they are capable of achieving their goals. Help them develop a growth mindset by encouraging them to check out the support and tips available on the We the Differents website. The website has a range of articles to support your teen to ‘find their different’, find out about education options and learn handy study hacks.
Show your support for Queensland small businesses
May is Queensland Small Business Month, celebrating small businesses who make a vital contribution to our community. Thousands of small businesses across our state drive our economy, creating local jobs and building strong communities. It has been a tough couple of years for small business. Show your support by shopping locally from independent retailers instead of big chains. Share the love for your favourite local businesses on social media by taking a picture @tagging them and adding the hashtags #QSBM2022 #loveyoursmallbusiness #shoplocal #buylocal. Visit Love your small business campaign for more ways to show your support.
Flu season is here – are you prepared?
The flu is a serious illness for everyone, and while people with underlying health problems are at a higher risk of complications, healthy individuals can get really sick, too. It is not possible to predict how severe the 2022 season will be, however, a low incidence of flu in one year could result in a severe season for those who haven’t been vaccinated or had natural exposure to flu viruses previously. Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent both children and adults from getting the flu, becoming seriously ill from the flu, or passing it on to others. For more information visit, https://tinyurl.com/9h7ebhu2.
It’s Guidance Officer Week
From Monday 2 to Friday 13 May, we’re celebrating Guidance Officer Week and the amazing work of our school’s guidance officers, Steve Jones (Senior Secondary) and Anna Willis (Junior Secondary). Our Guidance Officers are a wonderful support to our students. They are specialist teachers who deliver a broad range of services to school community members. They contribute to the development of a comprehensive student support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs of the school community.
It’s been a tough start to the year with the floods and continuing pandemic, but we’re all in this togethe Mr Jones or Ms Willis are here to help. Talk to your child’s Head of Year if you are concerned.