Thankyou to all Senior Students for a settled start to Term 2, despite the interruptions of ANZAC and Labour Days. It was once again a privilege to pause with our school community and acknowledge our ANZACs at both our school and wider-community ceremonies. A hearty thankyou to our Student Leaders for running our school commemorations and all students for their conduct and respect of this occasion.

For all who would like to re-live the Dawn Service ANZAC Speech delivered by our School Captains, Keeley Parker and Sean Lunney at Elephant Rock, please follow this link - https://youtu.be/EF-kZX9ePPI

Both Keeley and Sean are to be warmly congratulated, they represented themselves, their generation and our community with valour in what can be a nerve-wracking experience. We are so proud to have them represent PBC. 

Report Cards

All Year 10 and Year 12 students have now received their first report card for 2023. For Year 10's this marks the first checkpoint and feedback opportunity in Senior School. Year 10's have been briefed on the importance of Term 2 results, as Semester 1 report cards will dictate which study pathways and subjects all students can select as part of their Year 11 studies (SET Plan process).

Year 12 students have received their Unit 3 report cards. This is their 2nd last report of their schooling. Year 12 students can expect to have both ATAR mentoring and performance mentoring conversations with senior teachers, and in some instances parents in the coming weeks. 

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Formal Dinner

Communications regarding the upcoming Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Formal Dinner, to be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre on Friday 17 November 2023 were sent home this week. Please contact Senior Secondary for any further information regarding this landmark event.

Year 11 

Year 11 students are busy preparing for exams commencing in week 5, 15 May and finalizing Unit 1 assessment. The exam timetable has been published on the school website under curriculum-testing and assessment.

Subject changes for Year 11 students will open at the end of Unit 1 (19 May).

Griffith University On-Campus Experience Day

On the last GC6 day a group of Year 11 and 12 students visited Griffith University Gold Coast for an on campus experience day. The students were given the opportunity to tour the campus, speak with current students, engage in activities relating to current GU courses and ask as many questions as they wanted regarding applications and courses, clubs and extra-curricular and Uni life in general.

It was a great day where our students again represented our school with pride.

Study skills bite

The Retrieval effect:

Students may see an inability to remember as an obstacle but they should be encouraged to understand that this is an opportunity for learning to take place. The more difficult the retrieval practice, the better it can be for long-term learning. Quick, regular, low-stakes questioning or quizzes that exercise memory, along with practice problems and writing prompts, dramatically improves student learning. 

Meningococcal Immunisations for PBC Year 10 students via GC Health

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

PBC, in conjunction with the Gold Coast Public Health Unit, have secured an opportunity for all Year 10 students to take advantage of a free vaccination against meningococcal ACWY. This service will take place at PBC on Tuesday 6 June 2023 for Year 10 students only. The immunisations are delivered by the Gold Coast Public Health immunisation team.

You should soon be receiving an email directly from GC Health, to the email address you have nominated with the school (ensure to check your junk mail folder also). Please complete this form online to ensure your student gains permission to receive this immunisation. Qld Health officials will not accept verbal consent this year and only accept those students who register online.

If you haven’t received this email or would like some further information regarding the program you can contact the Gold Coast Public Health’s immunisation team on:

• Call: 1800 940 750
• Email: immuniseGC@health.qld.gov.au
• or visit goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/our-services/immunisation.

The immunisations will commence at 9am and the students will receive information about when to leave class to attend, closer to the day. It is advised that the students have breakfast prior to having the immunisation.

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.

Taking applications from year 10 & 11’s !!

Get paid while gaining a qualification when doing a school-based traineeship and earn up to 8 QCE points!!

Already working!! Why not convert your job to a traineeship, gain QCE points, and gain a qualification in your current job.

A variety of new traineeships are on offer with a focus on business, hospitality, retail, sport and tourism.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Information and Recruitment session will be held Tuesday 9 May 3:45pm at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. All trainees working at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary have to opportunity to rotate through all the areas of the park including gift shop, reception, hospitality and visitor services. Come to Y block to register.

Airport Retail Enterprises: ARE manage many of the cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Coolangatta Airport. They are looking for enthusiastic and energetic applicants for their traineeships. In this traineeship stu-dents will rotate through a range of outlets including fast food, cafe and retail. This is traineeship is ideal for students who are hospitality driven as the diverse experiences will equip the students with a vast range of skills and knowledge. Students must have availability to work weekends to apply for these traineeships.

Dune Cafe: Dune Café looking for weekend staff, prefer someone who is studying hospitality at school or has some experience in a café or similar. To apply, take a resume into café before school or Sundays. Ask for Scott.

Chemist Warehouse Coolangatta: Looking for junior staff. Weekend and afternoon shifts available, Take a copy of your resume into the store ask for Sabrina or Phoenix.

Bridgeland Findlay Accounting Burleigh: are looking for a school based trainee cert 3 business trainee. Trainee will be required to perform basis office tasks eg: scanning, filing etc and they would have time to complete their theory work as well. Prefer year 10 student. Send resume to sophie@bfaccounting.com.au.

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

• Airport Retail Enterprises – Gold Coast Airport
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
• Shingle Inn Café The Pines
• Ground Coolangatta
• Hi Poke Kirra
• Seeds of Life – Robina
• The Shelf Café and Deli the Pines
• Coffee Club Stocklands
• Goodness Gracias
• Springbok Foods Burleigh
• The Pantry Cafe
• Zambrero’s Coolangatta
• BSKT Mermaid Beach
• Guzmen Y Gomez Burleigh & Robina
• Mr Potato Palm Beach
• Barefoot Blonde Palm Beach
• Pancake Diner Burleigh Heads
• Wendys the Pines
• Tallebudgera Surf Club
• Sumptuous Fine Foods – Currumbin
• Earth N Sea Pizza Coolangatta
• Maries Pizza – Various locations
• Zarraffas – various locations
• Brumbys Bakery – Christine Corner & The Pines
• Sandwich Chefs The Pines
• KFC – Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach & Robina
• Surf Easy Currumbin

Defence Work Experience: Female Kokoda Barracks Experience Day to be held 8am - 2pm, 1 June 2023. To register visit this link https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/event/7SK0HGB.

Seeds of Life Wholefoods Q Super Centre Mermaid Waters 3 positions available Cert 3 business with hospitality and retail focus, join the team at Seeds of Life Wholefoods in the bakery, café and production email direct to  info@seedsoflife.com.au.

HB@33 Salon Currumbin, work day Fridays and some weekends email Julie to apply hbat33studio@gmail.com.

Airport Retail Enterprises: ARE manage many of the cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets at Coolangatta Airport. They are looking for enthusiastic and energetic applicants for their traineeships. In this traineeship stu-dents will rotate through a range of outlets including fast food, cafe and retail. This is traineeship is ideal for students who are hospitality driven as the diverse experiences will equip the students with a vast range of skills and knowledge. Students must have availability to work weekends to apply for these traineeships.

Picture Framing: Looking for being a picture framer, this involves cutting and joining moulding, cutting mats mounting of photos, artwork, prints etc including preparation of framing of football jerseys and all manner of other interesting pieces. Please email Callie Cheap as Chips Framing  calliecahir@gmail.com.

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/
• https://www.busyatwork.com.au/support-jobseekers/jobs/
• https://www.megt.com.au/job-board
• 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. 

Dean from Inscope Training has employers looking for school based and fulltime students in carpentry, tiling, plastering and painting. Students will need a driver licence or close to getting one and reliable transport. Call Dean from Inscope on 0406 307 654 or email resume through to dean@inscope.edu.au

MEGT Vacancies: Visit the Career Hub job board for a variety of apprenticeships, Roof Plumbing, Landscaping Construction, Soil Technician, Engineering… just to name a few. Visit this link: https://www.megt.com.au/job-board.

OSMAC are seeking keen YEAR 12 students that want to secure an apprenticeship in the following trades only: Air/Con & Electrical, Engineering Trade, Plumber, Carpentry, Plastering, Painting, Cabinet Making, Shopfitting, Tiling, Light & heavy vehicle & Panel beater/spray painting. Email resume to Kirsten Twyford  - kirsten@ogt.com.au & reception@ogt.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
• 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

Year 7 Optima Assembly

On Thursday 4 May, we gathered to formally acknowledge the outstanding achievements of many of our Year 7 cohort in Term 1, 2023. Many students worked hard in Term 1, across many areas to demonstrate their potential and talents. We were pleased to acknowledge over 140 students. These awards were presented to students who achieved outstanding results in their academic work and sporting fields. All award recipients should be extremely proud of their efforts, all displaying outstanding commitments to their studies and sport. We wish you all the best in maintaining these high standards as the year progresses. Congratulations again to all OPTIMA award recipients for Term 1, 2023.

Year 7 Camp – Term 4  

On the 9 to 11 October 2023, the Year 7s will have an opportunity to attend an amazing camp at YMCA Camp Warrawee.   

This camp is one of the most beneficial character-building high school camps around!  During this survival themed camp, students will participate in a number of outdoor activities, such as, canoeing, raft building, indoor climbing, giant swing, abseiling, high ropes and obstacle courses to build teamwork, problem solving, leadership and resilience skills.    

It will sure be an action-packed three days.   

The cost of camp is $320 and the total cost must be paid in full by 31 August 2023. This includes all meals, accommodation, bus and activities.   

Payment Plan: 

A $80 deposit, to secure your place, is due by 16 June 2023 

First instalment of $80, is due 21 July 2023 

Second instalment of $80, is due 11 August 2023 

Final payment of $80 must be paid by 31 August 2023   

You can choose to pay the total cost at any time prior to 31 August 2023.   However, you must pay the deposit of $80 minimum by 16 June to secure your place on camp.   

Work Experience 2023 

Year 9 students have the opportunity to participate in Work Experience during Term 3 Week 10.  With over 440 students seeking Work Experience positions will be in demand and we encourage students to start the process now.   

This experience may enable students to participate in Work Experience as an opportunity to trial for a school Based Certificate III Traineeship in Year 10 or 11.  

All Year 9 students received a Parent and Caregiver information form and a Work Experience Employer Information form at the Year 9 assembly. Any student that was absent and did not receive a form must go to A Block Junior Secondary Services to collect the forms.  

Work Experience Placements for School Student forms requires a student and parent signature. When a willing employer is found they must complete and sign the Work Experience Placement for School Students form and the Risk Assessment form.  

The completed forms are to be returned to A Block Junior Secondary Student Services office by the end of Week 5 Term 3 (11 August 2023).

Engagement  

Each month parents receive an email showing them how their child's attendance is tracking. Our biggest concern at the moment is supporting students who’s attendance has dropped below 85% as often these students are needing additional support to catch up or may be disengaging from school for different reasons. As a parent or guardian if you have concerns about how connected your child is with their school life please reach out to someone on staff about this concern. 

Over the last couple of years the HPE faculty has expanded by offering all year elective subjects for Year 9 students. We currently offer three such electives - Advanced Physical Education, Health and Wellbeing, Outdoor and Adventure Education. An opportunity we have within these subjects is to expose students to real life learning experiences through connection with local experts. 

The Outdoor and Adventure Education students recently learned how to fillet and cook a fish they had caught themselves. The students learned how to cast a line, bait a hook, and reel in a fish. Once they had caught a fish, they were shown how to clean it and cook it. The students were surprised at how easy it was to fillet a fish, and they enjoyed eating the fish they had caught themselves. The outdoor and adventure education program is designed to teach students about the natural world and how to interact with it in a sustainable way. The program also helps students develop important skills, such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. 

The Advanced Physical Education students experienced an interactive lecture from a local sports spychologist who discussed the importance of mental toughness in sports. She spoke about the different factors that contribute to mental toughness, such as self-confidence, goal setting, and coping with adversity. She also provided practical tips on how the students could manage their own mental state. The students were challenged to apply these strategies in a simulated high pressure performance environment of competitive card house building. 

The Health and Wellbeing students will experience a high ropes challenge later this term. This challenge requires the students to put into action the strategies they have learned to control their attention, motivation and anxiousness. 

The teachers involved enjoy providing these opportunities to the students and enhancing learning for real world application.

 Shane Roberts
Head of Department (Health and Physical Education)

In Term 1, the Year 7 students explored the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizenship. They investigated our system of government, including the process of constitutional change via a referendum. To immerse the students in a real-world example, the unit culminated in a 'Referendum Day' that took place in Week 10.  

In the lead up to the event, the students researched the possibility of changing the PBC Uniform policy - Blues Vs Reds. Each student selected a stance on the issue and sought feedback from sectors of our local school community including teachers, students, parents and members of our Administration team. After a number of successful campaigns, persuasive speeches, survey/poll results, protests and the development of highly effective marketing tools - we went to a vote. 

Each core Year 7 class was required to register at the voting stations, before submitting their vote. We had a number of voting representatives helping to maintain order in the voting room, along with registration tables (for students and staff), festive music and of course a BBQ for voters to pick up their referendum sausages. Out of 292 students and teachers the result was decided: 114 votes for a Red uniform; 167 voted for the formal blues uniform.  The winner - Blues! 

It was a fabulous day that was full of fun, freedom of speech, food and the students were able to experience a real-life example of sharing one's voice in a democratic nation. 

Australia is a strong democracy that allows freedom of speech and association. To protect our freedoms and way of life, we use an electoral system that gives Australian citizens an equal vote in choosing who will govern our country.  It is through understanding this system of government that allows us to be informed and active citizens.  We can have our say in who will represent our communities and what laws will support our way of life.  To have the honour of representing the people of Australia, candidates must campaign to gain support from voters.  

One of the benefits of attending science club regularly is the opportunity to participate in further extra-curricular activities. This term’s theme is the marine environment, so ‘clubbers’ participated in a marine experience provided by Ocean Stars Marine Education. The science club incursion provided an opportunity for students to explore the deep sea through virtual reality. Equipped with VR headsets, students were able to dive into the layers of the ocean, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, and observe the organisms living there, gaining knowledge on how they have adapted to survive. After this guided journey, students were free to embark on their own VR adventures and interact with ocean creatures. Some students chose to venture to the Bahamas to dive with hammerhead sharks, experiencing the thrill of getting too close to the sharks as they bit down on the camera. The students were fully immersed in the experience, some even attempting to swim in the classroom. Through this interactive learning experience, students shared their prior knowledge and absorbed new information.

On the last Sunday of the school holidays, Music Excellence students dedicated themselves to performing at Shoutout Fest. The bands added to the excitement and energy of this cool community event celebrating youth. Everyone loved the live performances! Torpidwave, Quarter Life, along with Josh & Kai debuted to the community and were outstanding! Cam & Matt filled their sets with classic rock that blew everyone away! Well done to the 13 musicians involved.

Photos by PBC Productions student Maka

The year 11 Music Excellence students have planned an exciting week of performances for Red’s Fest! This mini music festival is open to all students to come and enjoy! Held this week during first break on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Q Block Theatre. Performances will feature Year 11, 10 and 9 Music Excellence students. Be sure to come and check it out!

Join us for a very special evening of live performances and compositions from our exceptionally talented Junior Music Excellence students as they showcase their work from 2023. Thursday 1 June @ PBC Theatre from 6:30pm. RSVP to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au to secure you seat. This is a free event.

Congratulations to PBC's Jarrah Yr12, a proud Bundjalung woman, who was recently interviewed by NITV about an amazing poem she wrote on truth telling that made her teacher cry. Jarrah wrote about her experiences growing up Aboriginal in Australia for her literature class.

Click the link to read the story and the poem.

Well done Jarrah! https://bit.ly/3B1wRML

Jarrah's Poem...

Yeah, I’m Aboriginal! I state, but a boy on the lunch table giggles. It’s silent, but then he decides to be brave and speak. ‘You’re not Aboriginal, look at yourself, I mean you’re white, can’t you see, you’re so delusional, you are literally about as white as me’.

But still, I rise

The second time –

You’re sitting in math class doing your schoolwork and a girl in the back corner suddenly says loudly, ‘So you’re ‘aboriginal’, are you completely sure?, your skin colour is white, and if you are, stop acting like your ancestors fought a massive war.’

But still, I rise

The eighth time –

Your 16-year-old self is at work and a customer questions your name, ‘Oh it has native origin, I’m indigenous’ I exclaim. Their face said it all, the frown, the squinted eye, them trying to hide their laughter, while I am about to cry.

But still, I rise

If an adult doesn’t understand, is their truly any hope?
How will the future children of this country be educated?
How will younger ones who are just like me be able to cope?

Now sometimes if I’m really lucky I’ll get the, ‘You’re not a real one, what are you whinging for? you’re only part!’

What part then? My hand? My foot? My Arm?
You’re either black or you aren’t
Coffee is still coffee no matter how much milk is in it

You still don’t believe me though, right?
You wanna do a DNA test?
Come suck my blood
Drain the life out of me
My complexion may be white, but that same DNA you’re talking about has got red, black and yellow overpowering all that the doctors can see

Is this what you want me to look like
Is this what you really want to see
Me having to paint my face so you can believe me
Me having to paint me face so you give respect to me

Do you want to see cultural dances?
Do you want to see what I’ve learnt?
Do you want to see me thriving?
Or do you just want to see me hurt?

Why do you have so much hatred?

I’m exhausted
I’m hurting
I’m damaged beyond repair
From your words that has a past rooted in pain
You may shoot me with your speech, but it is a bullet that I will gain

And still, I rise

Is it my confidence that upsets you?
Is that why you try and tear me down?
Because my skin isn’t the colour of ‘dirt’ you say
Darling you can try, but you’ll never take my crown

You can write it on the roof tops
But you will never break me with your corrupt lies
I can see that I’m of pale skin
But just like my adrenaline, I’ll rise

Does my attitude offend you?
Does it really hit to your heart?
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got a whale skeleton museum
Getting dug up in my backyard

‘How do we get to move forward if we dwell on the past?’
Well, that’s just your privilege
‘We didn’t do it to you’
Well, that’s just your privilege
‘Can’t we just ignore the pain that’s been caused’
Well, that just your privilege

The skin colour I was born with, diluted down from generations is just my privilege

Because I see the way my brother gets treated because of his darker skin
The names he gets called, the assumptions and phrases
But we have the same parents, believe it or not, we are fully related
It just blows my mind how a few different genes changes the way we are treated on a day-to-day basis

If an adult doesn’t understand, is their truly any hope?
How will the future children of this country be educated?
How will younger ones who are just like me be able to cope?

Racism is not born, its taught and it’s learned
It’s shown, it’s created, it’s believed in and it’s yearned
It’s read, it’s history, but it’s also the present
It’s the way people live by, indigenous people are a transgression

White supremacy within this country is subtle, but it’s the soil, the grass, the cement, and the red, white and blue flag that flutters outside your house

Now, imagine that you are forced to leave and retire from your own game
Cause your own ‘fans’ simply can’t be tamed from their racism
I mean look at what happened to Adam Goodes

Who’s next to leave their sport huh?
Latrell Mitchell?
Josh Addo-Carr?
Tell me!

And when you’re talking about equality do you really mean it?
And when you are marching for us, and sticking up for us are you doing it for our freedom, or just when it’s convenient?

And the girl in my math class
You can tell she doesn’t understand
Or the older boy from the canteen line
Or the kid from the school’s music band

They don’t understand that their anti-black racism runs in the DNA of this country
They don’t understand the severity of why there is still that standing gumtree

They don’t understand what it’s like to have your babies ripped away from them
Or what it’s like to be told to stop getting so many benefits out of the government

They don’t understand the prejudice, the culture, or the pain
The fact that I am told to stop using up the school’s indigenous help and resources for my own personal gain

They don’t comprehend that my ancestors were locked in small jails, starved and beaten
Or to know what it was like to fight for a say or just to have basic freedom

They don’t understand that the land they are standing on has history
Or the fact that Australian colonisation was not just a temporary injury

Although it may seem it, these kids are not to blame for their ‘hatred’, it is not too hard to see that they are simply just uneducated.

Still, I rise

Congratulations to PBC Leos, Ethan Campbell and Emma Suttle who went to the Community Achiever Award Ceremony where they accepted awards for their dedication to community service. 

On Friday 1 May, our PBC Leos club had the privilege of attending the 75^th Lions Club Multiple District 201 Conference held at The Star Casino in Broadbeach. This annual event is a very prestigious one with guests from Lions Clubs all across Australia and Internationally to formulate policy for the next year with a view to continuing the amazing and important work they do. It was attended by local and federal politicians and dignitaries. Leos played an important role in opening the proceedings by performing in the flag bearing ceremony - this symbolises the worldwide nature of the Lions movement. They did PBC and Leos proud - worthy successors to Lions present!  

Mrs Erin Hull - Teacher of English, Humanities/PBC Comedy

On Monday 24 April 2023, PBC students, staff and community honoured the ANZAC tradition in a moving ceremony, which commenced with Mr Mark Simpson playing the bagpipes as he led our entourage of special guests onto the stage arena.

Our special guests included The Hon Karen Andrews MP, Mr Michael Hart MP, Cr Gail O’Neill, Mr Michael Humphreys President of the Currumbin RSL, Acting Senior Sgt Megan Beer and Mrs Kaylee Campradt, our P&C President.  We were also privileged to have veterans, war widows, and representatives from the Lions, Rotary and Legacy Clubs.

PBC’s cadets started the parade, forming an honour guard, for the proceedings.

Our Year 12 leaders compered beautifully, educating our students on the meaning of ANZAC Day as a time to remember the anguish of war, to build bridges and to recognise the character of the soldiers, nurses, personnel and their families, who displayed great character and courage in the face of adversity.

The PBC orchestra, conducted by Mrs Kayla Latter and Mr Justin Hart, performed a moving piece called “Simple Song”, leading into laying of wreaths by special guests, staff and students.

PBC thanks Mr Michael Humphreys for speaking to the students about the strength of character, bravery and fortitude required by those who have and continue to serve.  Special thanks is also extended to Sergeant Jordan, travelling from Melbourne, to speak to the students about his career serving, along with the challenges of returning to society after many tours overseas.  Robert’s speech was honest, revealing the difficulties of service still felt by Australian soldiers today.

Student musician, Griffin Light-Law, performed the Last Post and Reveille, supported by a Piping Lament by Mr Simpson.  Thank you to Rubi Nasorowale and Jaide Parks for their anthem renditions.

The success of PBC’s ANZAC Ceremony is a result of the dedication of large cast of staff and students. Thank you to all those people for their commitment, especially our Administrative Officer Lyn Bortolin.

PBC was proud to be represented by our School Captains, Keeley Parker and Sean Lunney at the Currumbin Dawn Service on ANZAC Day. Both Keeley and Sean were chosen to speak on behalf of their generation, reflecting on the legacy of our ANZACs and the responsibility the youth of today hold in ensuring their legacy continues to live on.

Televised nationally on Sunrise, Keeley and Sean spoke with grace and dignity and we are privileged to have them represent our school.

Special thanks to DP Mr Mitch Kennedy and our School Captains, Keeley Parker and Sean Lunney, for their heartfelt speech at the Dawn Ceremony at Elephant Rock.  It was also wonderful to see all the  staff and students who represented PBC at the mid-morning Currumbin march.

The ANZAC spirit continues to inspire shape who we are as a PBC community.

Well done to everyone who participated in the PBC XC last Thursday. We had just under 600 students taking part, 20 staff completed the challenge and 20 leaders helped assist on the day. 

AGE CHAMPIONS

12 GIRLS - Siena Picton

12 BOYS – Koa Brodie

3 GIRLS- Piper Anderson

13 BOYS – Levi Fien

14 GIRLS – Savannah Bush

14 BOYS – Bobby Kennealy-Flegler

15 GIRLS – Sienna Bush

15 BOYS – Hunter Anderson

16 GIRLS – Alannah Welsh

16 BOYS – Baeden Black

OPEN GIRLS – Lilika Yamada

OPEN BOYS – Cooper Falvey

It was also a first main whole school sorting event that contributed to HOUSE POINTS and it was VERY close:

1st Vikings (327)

2^nd Phoenicians (322)

3^rd Athenians (286)

4^th Spartans (242) 

Massive congratulations to everyone who contributed to this great school sports event 

Anya Hart
School Sport Co-ordinator
HPE/HPS Teacher
Track & Cross Country Excellence Coach

Bushwalking

Hiking students braved rain and spectacular cascading waterfalls to complete the Twin Falls Circuit at Springbrook. As teachers we were impressed by their awesome attitudes as they negotiated mud and puddles with lots of laughter. We spotted a bright blue Lamington Crayfish and found a cute runaway dog.

Basketball

During the last cluster sports day, PBC Sport Excellence Basketball students were exposed to the high-level USA coaching style. Coach Andre Chevalier spent time with out students going through many different aspects of the game. Andre currently coaches the high school team at Sierra Canyon with elite players such as Bronny James, LeBron James’s son. He was outstanding with his depth of knowledge and the way he interacted with the players. PBC coaches were also lucky enough to spend some 1-on-1 time with Coach Andre, developing their abilities and skills as coaches. Many of our students said that it was eye opening and they learnt a tremendous amount from Andre.

Bowling

Ten Pin Bowling was a blast for the students. Smiles all around.

Senior Secondary Guidance Officer – Steve Jones

Read the attached article for the latest information targeted to senior students of careers and pathway information.

https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/guidance-officer

Junior Secondary Guidance Officer – Anna Willis

School Based Youth Health Nurse

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.

AFL - All-Australian Squad

Congratulations to Alannah Welsh who was named SUNS Academy team MVP, and now named in U16 All-Australian squad. What a fantastic achievement Alannah! https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/1326111

Motorcycling Success

Congratulations to Anika and Jordy Loftus who both competed in the 2023 QLD Track & Dirt Track Championships recently held in Brisbane. Anika finished the weekend with 2 x QLD No. 1s winning both 250cc Girls classes and Jordy podiumed with 2 x QLD No. 3s in both 150cc classes.

Oztag Success

Jamie was also selected in the U17’s Junior Oztag State Cup team and in the U20’s Senior Oztag state cup team to represent Miami Oztag where they were undefeated over the 3 days coming away as 2023 U20 Mens State Champions.

Jamie has since been been selected to play in the 2023 QLD Super Series U17 Boys QLD Fury Team to be played in June back on the Sunshine Coast.

Alumni Success!

NRL Debut

Congratulations to 2022 PBC SHS graduate Keano Kini in making his NRL Debut for the Titans last Sunday.

Keano had over 30 family, friends and former PBC players there to support him at Suncorp Stadium and we are sure the victory against the Eels made the moment even better.

Hopefully this is only the start of a long career in the game. Congratulations Keano you are now PBC’s NRL RED #54.

AFLW Debut

Congratulations to PBC alumni Casey Dumont who has decided to switch codes from A-League soccer to AFLW Hawthorn Hawks. Good luck Casey!

https://www.womens.afl/news/119393? 

Free Dress Day!

Friday 12 May (Week 4)

Gold coin donation raising money for Albatross Nippers   

Albatross Nippers is a non-for-profit nipper program run for kids with disabilities. The program aims to promote beach awareness, community spirit and fun within an inclusive surf lifesaving environment

  

Growing Good Humans - Conversations that Count - The Changemakers

PBC’s Growing Good Humans program is proud to announce our next Conversations that Count Event in conjunction with Miami SHS,
“The Changemakers".

Please join us for an evening that focuses on resilience. Speakers for this event are Em Carey, ‘The Girl Who Fell from the Sky’, award nominated author and survivor of a sky diving accident; Ellouise and Stuart Seaton, parents of the Palm Beach community who are about to foster their 100^th child; and Nick Marshall (OAM), Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, Nick has a passion for ensuring those with special needs and disability are included in the community and is the creator of Albatross Nippers. 

This event is for parents, students, staff and interested community members. Tickets are free. https://www.trybooking.com/CIBFG

More about our speakers...

The Seaton’s: When our eldest child had appendicitis and was in the old Southport hospital 16yrs ago there was an abandoned baby who had multiple heath issues. When the Red Cross lady told me he had been birthed and left I asked what will happen to him. She said he will be made Ward of the state. I asked what does that mean and she said he would be fostered out. That night I can home and said to Stuart the story, and I wanted to help babies like this.  We had 4 of our own, and I was at home so we decided to do the course, and January 2009 we received our first placement, a premmie baby, and the following 90 plus children have been through our home for the next 14.5years. We have adopted our long term placement who we got at 6 days, he is now 9.5.

Nick Marshall: Sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, Assistant Professor Nick Marshall, has a passion for ensuring those with special needs and disability are included in the community. In 2015, Nick created the Albatross Nippers; an all-inclusive junior lifesaving program at Nobbys Beach on the Gold Coast, which helps children with special needs experience nippers with other children of similar ages. Growing year on year, the Albatross Nippers program currently has more than 100 families with special needs children and young adults as registered participants.

Em Carey: Emma Carey is an artist, speaker and aspiring writer from Canberra. After following her love for travel and adventure around the world, she found herself in Switzerland where an unexpected near-death experience completely altered her life. Following the turbulence and transformation of her accident, she has been on a mission to share her unique story in hopes to inspire and enhance the lives of those around her. Her book is called ‘The girl who fell from the sky’.

  

Gold Coast Marathon - Fundraiser

Current PBC Teacher and former Titans flyer Anthony Don has announced he will take part in this year's Gold Coast Marathon to raise funds for Joseph Pouniu.

Entertainment App Flash Sale!

Every Mum deserves more! This Mother’s Day you can make sure she gets it with 25% OFF a 12 or 24-month Entertainment Membership and a BONUS complimentary digital household savings eBook compiled by savings expert, Kylie Travers. For a limited time!

So don’t wait to start saving $$$$. Click this link to order your Entertainment App now and help the P&C raise money for improvements around the school - https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/14425k9

International Homestay Families Needed

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

Southern Business Womens Connect Luncheon

The Community Bank Tugun Bendigo Bank's Southern Business Women Connect luncheon is on Friday 21 July 2023 at 11:00am for a delightful afternoon of connecting with other local business and community representatives whilst enjoying a scrumptious lunch at the very popular venue and fantastic supporter of SBWC, Currumbin RSL.

To secure your seat and check out all the information on the MC, guest speakers and charity chosen to support, click the link - https://www.trybooking.com/CHQOC   

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 tonews@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

Instagram@PBCSHS

Facebook@PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHigh and @PBCAlliance

Dates to Remember

Partner Spotlight

Shout out to the major sponsor of PBC's Sports Excellence program, the Community Bank Tugun (Bendigo Bank). This wonderful local organisation is an amazing supporter of our local community groups and PBC is grateful to be one of them. No doubt you have noticed our fantastic PBC Mini bus that the Bendigo Bank sponsored. This bus drives our students all around south east Qld, transporting them to various excursions and sporting matches.

Thank you for supporting our students. Visit our Business Directory to find a special offer for the PBC community. https://www.pbc-alliance.com/finance-and-consulting.html 

Shout out to the Southport Sharks!

The Southport Sharks have been sponsoring our AFL Excellence program as Gold partners for many years, helping the students make their trip to Melbourne to play against some Victorian talent. Thank you for supporting our students in the AFL Excellence program!

Shout out to RJ Beaufils & Sons - Silver partner! Sponsoring PBC's Rugby League excellence program.

RJ Beaufils & Sons is a local family owned electrician business established since 1924. Over the years they have moved with the times and offer a complete service to accommodate all electrical, data and communication needs. Experienced in all size projects from small domestic jobs, to commercial, industrial and communication installations. They service the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales. Offering a friendly, reliable and efficient service, very competitive prices and obligation free quotes. Thank you for supporting our rugby league students

Visit our Business Directory to find contact details and a special offer for the PBC community. https://www.pbc-alliance.com/trades-and-services.html

Shouting out to Trade Glass - Silver partner! Trade Glass is owned by PBC alumni Pete Dunn. Pete is still a Proud Red and happy to give back to our Rugby League excellence program helping our students achieve their potential. Trade Glass are Qld’s leading shopfront installers & specialty commercial glaziers.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Friday 26 May 2023
6:45am - 8:15am
Trade Training Centre, Palm Beach Currumbin State High, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach
$20.00 per person
(Includes a delicious breakfast, tea and coffee)  

GUEST SPEAKERS:

• Leisa Logan - Director, Fight 4 Youth
• Azariah Gutchen - Director, Palm Beach Currumbin Clontarf Academy
• Lin Sutherland - Producer, Travel Wild
• Ian Fraser - Fraser Financial Services and Founding Member, PBC Alliance

The PBC Alliance Business Networking Breakfast is a wonderful opportunity for our community of local business people, Alliance Partners, Members, PBC 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 buffet breakfast. 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 the link below.  Please be sure to indicate any dietary requirements.

https://www.pbc-alliance.com/rsvp-breakfast.html

​* Please note there are no paper tickets for this event. Your name will be placed on the guest list.

We are always looking for lucky door prizes. If you would like to donate a prize please email Heidi Wallace at alliance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. We will happily promote any business sponsoring our Lucky Door Prizes at the breakfast. These prizes are always very popular and highly anticipated.

Shout out to our 2023 Partners!

Thank you!

Thank you to our amazing partners that have already signed on to support our students in 2023!

PLATINUM

Aurora Training Institute

Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Bank

Eoghan Murphy - Kollosche

Find Ya Feet

Gold Coast Titans

Grip Star Socks

SmileStreet Coolangatta

Stone Style

Synergy Fitness

Tweed Sea Sports

GOLD

Belle Property - Rhys Wildermoth

Bond University - Sport

Capital Pest Management

Prestige Services Training

MSP Photography

SILVER

99 Bikes Burleigh

Currumbin RSL

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Harrison & Harrison Financial

Inspiring Brighter Futures

Michael Hart MP, Member for Burleigh

Palm Beach Surf Club

PlayBk

RJ Beaufils & Sons

Southport Sharks

Summerland Credit Union

Trade Glass

BRONZE

Bidfood

City of Gold Coast

Fraser Financial Services

LD Total Landscaping

The Butchers Table The Pines

The Good Human Factory

REDS SUPPORTERS

Balloonery Gold Coast

BOQ Elanora

City Venue Management

CVM Academy

Fight 4 Youth

Laura Gerber MP

Mighty Minds

PBC P&C

Signature Dance

VMA Promotional Products

Youth Music Venture

TERTIARY PARTNERS

Bond University

Griffith University

Gold Coast TAFE

Southern Cross University

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.

The Finance Window is located in D Block. The Payments Window is open on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am to 12:00pm.  

GC6 Interschool Sport invoices have been emailed to the financial parent (don’t forget to check junkmail). Payment is required ASAP.

For information on GC6 Sport, permission forms, etc please visit https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/calendar-and-news/news/2023-cluster-days

To arrange a 2023 Payment Plan or to discuss payment options please email finance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au or visit our website https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/payments. We are currently responding to a high amount of enquiries, therefore our response maybe delayed. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will respond as soon as possible.

QPARENTS 

What is QParents? QParents is a user-friendly portal accessible via app or web browser, providing parents with secure online access to information about their child’s schooling. You can access information about:

• attendance details
• timetables and upcoming events
• report cards and assessments
• invoices and payment history.

 Download QParents https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/login   

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