From the Exectuive Principal,

Here we are at the end of Term 1 and what an interesting term it has been - full of activity with our junior students participating in NAPLAN and with our community enjoying our Musical – The Wedding Singer, along with interschool sport, Optima Awards, many House activities and now deep into exams.

It has certainly been a term not without challenges with staffing changes, particularly within our Junior School and I would like to thank you for adopting to these changes as we aim to ensure a high quality of education for students.

 

Through the holidays an area for our families to consider is safety on our roads.  The rapid uptake of electric powered bikes and scooters is both exciting and concerning as their extra speed is an additional risk.  This has been highlighted by Dr Norman Swan who spoke of the ongoing serious implications which occurred after an accident involving one his children not wearing a helmet.  An account of this can be found at:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/redirects/backstory/2020-11-05/abc-dr-norman-swan-daughter-anna-trauma-coronacast-covid19/12846668

Wishing you all a fabulous and safe holiday period

Best wishes,

Chris Kern
Executive Principal

Congratulations to all students on a great start to 2024, with the completion of Term 1 very much in sight. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish all students the best of luck with final assessment, including Exam blocks across Year 10 and 12 and all families a safe and fulfilling Easter break.

A special mention must be reserved for all students and staff responsible for the outstanding show that was our 2024 musical, "The Wedding Singer". All students across the cast, crew, backstage, lighting and orchestra are to be congratulated for their professionalism, time, and joy they bought to our wider school community across a run of 5 shows. This group continue a fine tradition of outstanding PBC musicals stemming back decades. Thankyou also to all parents and guests who managed to catch the show.

Next Steps Survey

The Next Step Year 12 Completers survey opens on 18 March. All Year 12 completers from 2023 are invited to complete this 5-minute survey about what they are doing now in terms of work and/or study. We ask parents, siblings and friends to encourage our graduates to complete the survey to help our school improve senior programs for future students.

As a thank you, participants have the chance to win one of 5 MacBook Airs. Graduates will receive an invitation by mail and may be contacted by phone. For more information about Next Step, visit  http://www.qld.gov.au/nextstep.

Assessment

Year 11 students have now completed mid Unit 1 exams and have regular classes for the remained of term. They do not have a shutdown and attendance remains compulsory.

Year 10 students commence shutdown exams on Monday of week 10 of term (March 25 to 28).

Year 12 students commence shutdown exams on Tuesday of week 10 (March 26).

The timetable for senior assessment and the school assessment policy has been published on the school website below:

https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/testing-and-assessment

All students need to be aware of the date, room, and time of their scheduled exam. During shutdown students only have to attend school for scheduled exams or study sessions.

All assessment tasks are due at 9:00am on the due date not during class time. Students who are absent for an exam will need to provide a medical certificate and apply for a change of date with their HOD on the next day they are at school. Similarly, students who are applying for an extension or special consideration will need to download an extension/change of date form from the school website and submit to their relevant Head of Department at least 48 hours before the due date.

Year 12 Essential Maths and English students will also have to complete the statewide Common Internal Assessments (Exams) for these classes early in term 2. Essential Maths is scheduled for Friday April 19 and Essential English is scheduled for Tuesday April 23.

Due to the different timings of assessments and the nature of year 10 term reports and Year 11 and 12 Unit reports; reports will be emailed to parent on the following dates;

Year 10 Term 1 report: Week beginning Monday April 29

Year 11 Unit 1 report: Week beginning Monday June 3

Year 12 Unit 3 report: Week beginning Monday May 6.

Other senior schooling news:

Year 10s and 11s are again encouraged to register for School based traineeships and apprenticeships (SAT) in Y block. A SAT will give students paid employment, work experience and a Certificate 3 qualification which gains extra QCE credits, and also opens up a tertiary pathway. Please contact Ms Shreeve in Y block for more information.

Students in Year 10 are reminded that their academic performance in Year 10 semester 1 will determine their pathway options in Year 11. Students wishing to complete an ATAR pathway need to achieve Bs in English and Maths.  Students wishing to study a senior science course in year 11 and 12 also need to achieve a B in Year 10 Science. If students would like to discuss their academic pathways further, they can come to Y Block for assistance.

A reminder that all students in year 10, 11 and 12 are required to register for their QCAA learning account via the myQCE website https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/your-qce-pathway/student-portal-and-learning-account . This is the portal that students will use to access their results and qualifications once they have completed school as well as to check on their progress towards the QCE. Students are also required to complete the Academic Integrity course in the Online Learning section of their portal. This will become a pre-requisite course for the Queensland Certificate of Education.

NAPLAN 2024

Last week NAPLAN testing was finished for Years 7 and 9. The students completed digital tests in reading, writing, numeracy and language conventions.  Participation levels were typical of a normal school day attendance and we look forward to results to see how students have progressed since two years ago.

Assessment and Reports 

Our Junior Secondary students have been working very hard over the last few weeks, completing assessments.  It has wonderful to see our students' commitment to applying their knowledge in classrooms.  Thank you to our parents who have supported our students through the assessment period, by checking progress against the assessment calendars and encouraging students to put in the extra effort at home.  Your efforts are greatly appreciated. 

The Term 1 Interim Report Cards will be emailed home to parents on the last day of Term 1 (28^th March).  This report summarises your child's academic progress and effort and behaviour for the first term of the year.  At PBC a major focus is being a learner.  Hence, we value effort and behaviour ratings on report cards.  As a school, we are using the Effort and Behaviour Reporting Matrix to ensure consistency in these ratings across the school.  You can find this Matrix on our school website at:

https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/middle-school-documents/behaviour-matrix.pdf

If you have any questions about the report card, please contact your child's class teacher. 

Please note that Parent Teacher Interviews will also be available in Term 2 – 7^th – 9^th May.  Class teachers at PBC value partnerships with parents and are happy to work collaboratively to support each student. 

New work for Term 2 will commence after assessments are completed.

Staffing Update 

Cameron Williams is Acting Deputy Principal of Year 7 whilst Tamara Burns is on leave.

Nick Hiron is Acting HOD Student Engagement.

OPTIMA Rewards 

OPTIMA rewards are the foundation of our positive behaviour reinforcement process at PBC.  Class teachers reinforce our expected behaviours with OPTIMA Slips.  Students then take these slips to our wonderful Miss Tegan in Junior Secondary Student Services in A block.  Miss Tegan keeps a tally for each child.  When students have accrued a certain number of slips they can access rewards such as ice blocks, $5 tuckshop vouchers, movie tickets and much more. 

This term over 1000 OPTIMA slips have been awarded.   Congratulations to all students who have been rewarded with an OPTIMA slip in Term 1. 

E-Bike Reminders 

Rules for Riding a PMD in Queensland:

• Riders must wear a Helmet that is Australian Standard (AS) approved.
• A personal mobility device is designed for use by one person only. You must not carry another person when riding a personal mobility device—not even a child.
• Holding a mobile phone in your hand or resting it on any part of your body when riding is illegal.
• Must meet the Queensland Government safety standards for a PMD.
• Riders must comply with all Queensland Government Road rules.
• Must not be used on main roads or streets with a speed limit of over 50km/h.
• Riders who break the road rules while riding a PMD may be given the same fines as a motorist

Riders must comply with the following speed limits:

• Footpaths — 12km/h maximum.
• Shared paths —12km/h maximum (unless signed otherwise)
• Separated paths—25km/h maximum (unless signed otherwise)

Taking Student Opinion seriously

This email mailbox is for students to provide suggestions, input or feedback about all aspects of school. This mailbox will be managed by campus principals Anita Sgalippa and Alyce Bradford.

Students will receive a response within 48 hours and students will be informed about changes that come into effect as a result of opinions raised or why these ideas can't be operationalised due to constraints.  

The email address for student opinions is:  studentopinions@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au 

Parent Support

Parent Support is an email mailbox for families wishing to communicate any feedback, issues or concerns to the school. We wish to help families by offering solutions and/or suggestions with an aim to resolving any concerns raised. We will provide a positive and timely response and an opportunity for families to give constructive and favourable feedback.

Parents will receive a response within 48 hours.

The email address for parent support is:  parentsupport@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

Absences

Full Day:

Parents/Caregivers must notify the school and provide an explanation of a student absence by 9:00am on the day of the absence.  If the school has not been notified of a student’s absence by 9:00am, parents/caregivers will receive a text message by 10:00am. This text message can be replied to, providing the student’s name, year level and reason for absence.

Absence of 3 or more days:

If a student is likely to be absent for more than three days, parents/caregivers are to notify PBC in writing by text message or email stating the student’s name, year level, dates of absence and the reason for the absence. A medical certificate can be emailed to absences@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

Late Arrivals:

• Any student that arrives after 9:00am must present to Junior Secondary Student Services for self-sign in process. The SMS/text message from parent/caregiver will approve their sign in at school. A “late pass” will be issued to the student prior to attending class.
• Non-approved notes or failure to present a note may result in disciplinary action.
• Heads of Year will monitor late arrivals. Consistent late arrivals that impact engagement with school process may result in a disciplinary action.

School based traineeships available

New exciting traineeship opportunities are available for year 10 & 11’s 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 updates on the student portal – New Traineeship VETis Tab

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

Airport Retail Enterprises – Gold Coast Airport – Interviews Term 2!

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 students 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

Nerang RSL and Community Club

New Traineeships in Hospitality and Commercial Cookery with Nerang RSL 'Work, Earn and Learn' Recruitment on Thursday 28th March 4pm - 6pm, multiple traineeships available See Flyer below with more information

Garden of Vegan

Currumbin business specialising in events and catering, markets stalls etc online ordering, sales and social media. Great opportunity with a variety of tasks

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

• Garden of Vegan – Currumbin Waters
• Tugun Leagues Club
• Nerang RSL and Community Club – recruitment 28/03
• Zarraffas Tugun
• The Paddock Bakery
• Brumbys Bakery The Pines
• Bellakai Coolangatta
• Passiontree Velvet Pacific Fair
• Miami Marketta
• Garden of Vegan – Currumbin Waters
• Boost Juice the Pines
• The Pines News and Gifts
• Chempro Chemist
• Jamacia Blue Café Robina
• Ground Cafe Coolangatta
• Burleigh Heads Surf Club
• The Coffee Club Stocklands Burleigh
• Soul Origin Robina
• Southport Yacht Club
• Bakers Delight Robina
• BSKT Nobbys Beach
• Coming Home Co Robina
• Pizzeria Coolangatta
• Airport Retail Enterprises – Gold Coast Airport
• Third Base Coffee Palm Beach
• Kooco Espresso Bar & Kitchen Robina and Nerang
• The Shelf Café and Deli the Pines
• Wendys the Pines
• Maries Pizza – Various locations
• KFC – Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach & Robina

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 students 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

School based vacancies links:

Aurora Training Institute please visit their vacancy page: http://www.aurora.edu.au/schools-program/

First Choice College: Please visit their vacancy page https://fcc.edu.au/?s=traineeships

Ignite Education: https://ignite.edu.au/jobs/school-based-business-traineeships-hospitality-focus/

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??  Tracy 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 Tracey Egan tracy@peopleperformance.com.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

Mas National vacancies: visit this link https://mas.jobreadygateway.com.au/vacancies

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 -   reception@ogt.com.au

Grill’d Stores: Hiring now. Send email to recruitment@grilld.com.au or pacificfair@grilld.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 10 and 12 Ancient History Excursion

Recently, Year 10 and 12 PBC Ancient History students attended an excursion to the UQ Antiquities Museum in Brisbane. This excursion provided a unique opportunity for our students to immerse themselves in the captivating world of ancient civilizations, particularly focusing on the Roman Empire and the treasures of the Valley of the Kings.

Guided by passionate experts, our students embarked on a journey through time as they explored the wonders of the UQ Antiquities Museum. The museum's extensive collection of artifacts offered a window into the daily lives, beliefs, and achievements of ancient peoples, igniting the curiosity and imagination of our young historians.

One of the highlights of the excursion was the guided Roman Army tour. Students gained an insight into the life of a Roman soldier, from training in the barracks to marching on the battlefield. Students were able to interact with and, in some instances, hold the weaponry that proved vital to life as a Roman soldier.

Additionally, students had the opportunity to participate in a Roman Imperial coinage workshop, where they learned about the significance of currency in the ancient world. Through hands-on activities, they examined authentic Roman coins, deciphered inscriptions, and uncovered the stories behind each piece of currency, gaining insights into trade, economy, and power structures of the time.

Another captivating workshop awaited our students as they explored the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings. Through interactive sessions and engaging discussions, they learned about the pharaohs, tombs, and artifacts of Ancient Egypt, unravelling the secrets of a hypothetical burial ground and its significance in Egyptian history.

This excursion not only complemented our students' classroom learning but also fostered their critical thinking, analytical skills, and appreciation for diverse cultures and civilizations. By immersing themselves in the past, our students gained valuable insights that will enrich their academic journey and broaden their perspectives on the world around them.

Hospitality

The Year 12 Hospitality students recent hosted a remarkable final practical event as part of their assessment. Tasked with inviting another class for an alternate drop two-course lunch. The students went all out, planning every detail from their theme selection to marketing material. Each table was set in a formal setting with carefully curated décor to match their chosen theme, while the menu showcased a delightful array of expertly crafted dishes. Through planning and execution of the event, they demonstrated not only culinary skills but also their skills in event management and teamwork.  

Textiles

As the term draws to a close, the Textiles classes for Year 9 and 10 have been buzzing with creativity and innovation. In Year 9, students embarked on an exciting journey of exploration, delving into the world of sewing and fabric decoration techniques. Their main assessment was to design and sew a bag that showcases at least two fabric decoration techniques learned throughout the term. 

From mastering basic stitches to experimenting with intricate embellishments, the Year 9 students have embraced the art of textile crafting with enthusiasm and dedication. Each bag reflects not only their newfound skills but also their unique creative flair, making for a delightful showcase of talent and craftsmanship. 

Meanwhile, in the Year 10 Textiles class, the focus shifted towards sustainability in the fashion industry – an increasingly pertinent topic in today's world. Students delved deep into the environmental and ethical issues surrounding fashion production and consumption, exploring concepts of upcycling and reuse. 

For their assessment task, students were challenged to design an upcycled non-apparel item using preloved clothing and items. Their final product had to be at least 80% made from recycled materials, promoting eco-friendly practices and innovative reuse of resources. Additionally, students were tasked with creating their own swing tag for their product, adding a personalised touch to their sustainability-driven creations. 

As the term comes to an end, the Textiles classes for Year 9 and 10 stand as shining examples of creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability.  

Marketta

During weeks 7 and 8, students from Mrs McDonald, Mrs Wyatt, Mr Rambold and Mrs Maher’s classes organised a Marketta event showcasing the amazing food from around the world that they had planned and prepared for staff and students to purchase. It is a wonderful event for the students to work in teams, choose a country, research culture and foods, choose a recipe, adapt the recipe for a large group, apply numeracy skills by costing out the recipe and designing their marketing materials including a logo, signage for the stall and posters.  The event was a huge success with many stalls selling out their food products and students and staff happy to eat a multicultural treat. Well done to all of the year 10 food specialisations involved in the event.

PBC Alliance Breakfast

During week 6 the students in the Certificate II & III hospitality classes catered for the first Alliance Business Breakfast of the year. Students have an early start to be ready to serve a delicious hot breakfast to the local business who attend the event to support the school and network with each other. Our students show a dedicated work ethic to this event each term, learning both front & back of house skills.

GCSS Cluster Day 2 – Monday 22^nd April (Term 2, Week 2)

The next cluster day will take place early next term.

All arrangements will remain the same as the first two cluster days.

Students who have failed to attend the first two Cluster Days will be moved onto School Based Rec for the remaining days.

PBC Cross Country – Tuesday 23^rd April

The PBC Cross Country will take place on Tuesday 23^rd April (Term 2, Week 2)

Key Information for Students:

• ALL students wishing to take part MUST sign up in S block Foyer (or email Mrs Hart with Name and DOB) by Friday 19^th April, 3pm
• Those who sign up will be released from 1 lesson that day to participate.
• Students MUST run in REDS or House Colours

PERIOD 2

10.30am (PERIOD 2)                      12 GIRLS (2012)              3KM

10.40am (PERIOD 2)                      12 BOYS (2012)               3KM

10.50am (PERIOD 2)                      13 GIRLS (2011)              3KM

11.05am (PERIOD 2                       13 BOYS (2011)               3KM

PERIOD 3

12.25pm (PERIOD 3)                      16 GIRLS/OPENS (2006/07/08)  4KM

12.40pm (PERIOD 3)                      16 BOYS (2008)                        4KM

12.55pm (PERIOD 3)                      OPEN BOYS  (2006/07)              4KM

PERIOD 4

1.45pm (LUNCH 2)                        15 GIRLS (2009) 4KM

2.00pm (PERIOD 4)                       15 BOYS (2009) 4KM

2.15pm (PERIOD 4)                       14 GIRLS (2010) 4KM

2.25pm (PERIOD 4)                       14 BOYS (2010) 4KM

• Term 1 is off to a flying start – the first Interhouse event saw a massive turnout for Mario Kart with Will Miglioranza from the Vikings taking out the overall win.

Students and teachers showed up in huge numbers for this event – with 172 overall participants.

• The Maths Competition took place across Weeks 8 and 9 with the Phoenicians narrowly beating out the Vikings, followed by the Spartans in 3^rd place and Athenians in 4^th place. The team-scored event saw students participate in a paper-quiz and the finalists for each house answered multiple questions in a timed head-to-head final. Lachlan Haysom from the Spartans and Sachin Sunil from the Phoenicians tied for the top honours overall in the Seniors and Bailey Bruhn from the Phoenicians tied with Rhys Moore from the Athenians in the Juniors.
• The race for the House Championship is the closest at this point in the year that we can recall, with first and last place separated by only 72 points, with the lead changing after every event in the 2024 cup. Current standings: 1^st Phoenicians (618pts), 2^nd Vikings (608pts), 3^rd Spartans (588pts), 4^th Athenians (546pts).

Maths Comp Junior and Senior Photo

GO News

Wellbeing News

Support services for the school holidays:

• Support services for the young person: https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/support-and-resources/help-services-2018(pdf,488kb).pdf
• eMHprac a guide to digital mental health resources: https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/SupportAndResources/FormsAndDocuments/Documents/support-and-resources/emhprac-resource-guide-mar2019.pdf
• Helping parents support their teenagers through everyday issues and tough times: https://parents.au.reachout.com/
• Connecting families to the right services at the right time: http://familychildconnect.org.au/
• The Gold Coast Community Directory: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/community-resources-directory-2918.html
• The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
• QLD Health Website (coronavirus (COVID-19) – everything you need to know, in language you can understand): https://www.health.qld.gov.au/
• 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84 non-urgent health advice)
• Headspace (mental health and wellbeing support for young people): https://headspace.org.au/
• Need to talk to someone (Lifeline 13 11 14, eheadspace 1800 650 890 or Kids Helpline 1800 551 800)
• New life care (providing mental health support, emergency food aid, disability and homelessness support): https://newlifecare.nu/
• Genuine Love (op shop and food relief): https://c3currumbin.org.au/genuine-love/
• If you require urgent and immediate help please call 000 or the Acute Care Team (QLD) on 1300 642 255 or Mental Health Access Line (NSW) on 1800 011 511 for 24/7 crisis assistance.

Guidance Officer Anna Willis (Email : awill464@eq.edu.au)

Australian Schools Triathalon

Huge congratulations to Siena Picton and Piper Anderson for their recent performance in the Australian Schools Triathlon in Perth. Both girls earned national medals in the Junior girls Tri.  Siena finished 2nd and Piper, 3rd. 

Also a huge congratulations to Hunter Anderson, who finished 8^th in the Intermediate Boys Triathlon and Joel Rodd finished 10^th in the Junior Boys Triathlon.

Well done to all students involved.

QLD State Championships - Surf Lifesaving

The PBC boys have achieved some fantastic results at last weekend's QLD Youth State Championships:

U12 Beach Sprint Relay
Jack Tomblin, Connor Theron, Owen Cross & Smith Masson had a photo finish taking out 2nd place ?

U12 Male Beach Sprint
Connor Theron - 1st place ?

World Cross Country Championships

Congratulations to Sienna Bush on being selected to represent the U20 Australian team in the World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia this week! What an amazing achievement Sienna - PBC will be cheering you on from abroad!!

ANZAC Ceremony 2024

On Wednesday morning, 24 April 2024, PBC will be conducting our Annual Anzac Day Ceremony on the PBC main assembly parade grounds. 

Parents/caregivers are invited to come along and attend what has become an important event in our school year.

The program will be conducted by our School Captains and will involve Cadets, the Concert Band and Wreath Layers from each year level.

Our Ceremony will commence at approximately 9:20am. At the conclusion of the ceremony, please stay and enjoy morning tea in the Trade Training Centre.

We hope you are able to join us on this special occasion of remembrance.

For seating and catering purposes, please RSVP by emailing events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au stating 'ANZAC Ceremony' in subject or by phoning 07 5525 9340 by Thursday 18 April 2024.

ANZAC Day March

On Thursday 25 April 2024 the Anzac Day Mid-Morning Service will be held at the Currumbin RSL Cenotaph. I would like to take this opportunity to invite PBC students to march at this Service. 

The March:

• Assemble at Winders Park, Duringan Street, Currumbin at 10:35 am, departing at 10:55am
• Followed by the Mid-Morning service at the Currumbin-Palm Beach RSL Cenotaph

Students wishing to represent the school in the ANZAC Day March are required to wear their full school uniform. 

I hope many students will choose to join us on this special occasion of remembrance. 

If your student wishes to participate, please respond by Thursday 18 April 2024 by emailing events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au stating ‘ANZAC March’ in the subject or by telephoning 07 5525 9340.

Our first PBC Alliance Breakfast held at PBC on March 1st was a smashing success.  With it's star studded line up, it was certainly an entertaining breakfast that had guests tapping their feet.

Kicking off with a City of Gold Coast update from Mr Ross Devine,  the audience was informed on the development of the Palm Beach Aquatic Centre and what the re-development of the centre will bring to the area.

The theme of the breakfast then turned the spotlight on the Performing Arts, encompassing an enlightening update on all things showbiz with our very own Ms Loren Skyring, and featuring guest speaker PBC Alumni turned professional dancer Ms Cleo Lewis, who beguiled us with her enchanting stories from Paris and her time at Moulin Rouge. Finishing of the Performing Arts lineup were very own cast of the PBC Musical Production of The Wedding Singer, with an exclusive performance by Griffin Light-Law (who played Robbie Hart) and Isla Freer (who played Julia Gulia).

Ms Tracey Kearney from Prestige Service Training also joined us to anounce the winners of the Prestige Service Training Half-Scholarships. Congratulations to Year 11 PBC students Jaz Jovan and Tristan Auffret.

Rounding out the breakfast was Head of Sport and founding Alliance member Mr Neil Mackay, who spoke all things PBC Alliance.  

A very special moment was shared with PBC Alliance's long standing supporter Councillor Daphne McDonald who was acknowledged for her contribution to PBC and the Alliance, and the community.  Daphne was presented with a gift including an extraordinary artwork title Connecting Community from super talented PBC student Milla Rogers.  Thankyou for your support over the years Daphne. I am certain we will continue to your smiling face at many Alliance events in future!

Thanks to all whom attended and made it a fantastic start to 2024! We appreciate your continued support.

See the gallery below for images taken at the breakfast.

What a great way to start 2024, and to get to know the PBC community, then to rub shoulders with the students, staff, local community and business community members.  If you are a local business and are looking to support the PBC community, and network with other like minded individuals, come and check out the PBC Alliance Breakfast or head over to PBC Alliance and see what we are all about.

SRS Payment Options

For all other payment options please email finance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au or visit our website https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/support-and-resources/payments.

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

Kinetek School Bus Service Notification

Thrower House April Holiday Program

Youth Music Venture Tweed Music Program