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From the Executive Principal,
In my first week at PBC I addressed the staff and spoke of the great passion and pride I had seen and heard within the school. Now three terms later that has not changed and was highlighted in the Executive Summary of the recent external School Review. This summary is on our website.
That passion and pride translates into staff and students who want to achieve the best outcomes. For some students this may not be an “A” level in their subjects. All students can achieve high levels in Effort and Behaviour on their report cards. I ask that you go to those levels first when the report cards arrives in your email inbox. Have a discussion about these with your child so they know these results are important to you, as they drive the Level of Achievement outcome.
P&C is on the first Monday after the holidays. With new members at the last meeting the discussion had more voices and opinions. The P&C are very dedicated and are always looking of ways to help the school without being an onerous task. Extra members at the meetings to generate discussion and ideas would be greatly appreciated. The meeting is July 8, 6-7pm at the Currumbin RSL, followed by optional social dinner if you can stay.
Thank you to all who have provided support over my time as Executive Principal. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at this wonderful school. Chris Capra will be back in the role on July 8.
Chris Kern
Executive Principal
CRICOS Provider Name: The Queensland Department of Education trading as Education Queensland International (EQI) CRICOS Provider Number 00608A
Thankyou to all of our students, staff and parents for a wonderful Semester 1 of 2024. PBC over the last couple of weeks has been typically busy as our students finalise assessment both in and outside of the classroom. Particular mention must be reserved for our creative arts students, with Eisteddfods, drama showcases, fanfares and camps forming much of the last fortnight. It's a pleasure to share some photos of recent events - from Bingo to band camp, whale watching to yacht shopping - our seniors have taken selfies with turtles, danced as inflatable babies, soaked up sunsets on mountain tops & everything in between!
Good luck to our Year 10 and Year 12 students in their respective shutdown periods (dates listed below) and a safe and happy Winter break to all of our PBC families.
Aquatic Practices Excursion – Cook Island
Instrumental Music Camp
Year 12 Bingo Night
Lizen International Study Tour
Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge
Boat Show Excursion
YEAR 10
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 06/08 – Grade 10 SET Planning Info Night
(selecting subjects for Year 11 & 12).
What is SET Planning?
Year 10 students have now reached the point in their Senior Schooling where we are asking them to plan their pathway, including subjects, for Year 11 and 12.
To help in making the best possible choices we strongly encourage you and your student to attend an information evening for all Year 10 families. The aim of the evening is to receive essential information on Senior Pathways as well as have the opportunity to tour our faculties and speak directly to subject teachers about the subjects on offer. In addition, a variety of representatives including Griffith Uni, Southern Cross Uni, Gold Coast TAFE, Gold Coast Trades College and Prestige Training Services will be available to answer any questions you have regarding a wide range of certificates and courses on offer. An invitation will be emailed to parents early next term.
Year 10 students will have shutdown for exams in week 10 . Exams will be scheduled from Monday June 17 up to and including Friday June 21.
YEAR 11
Year 11 students have normal classes every day for the rest of the term. They will have assessment in week 2 of term 3 for many subjects. Due to the compressed nature of the year 11 curriculum many year 11 students will have assignment tasks and exams to study for over the holidays.
Year 11 subject changes are now closed as students are currently well into Unit 2. The Assessment Calendar for Unit 2 has also been published on the school website; this is a useful tool to assist students with their time management and study timelines. Unit 2 concludes with a full week of shutdown exams in the last week of term 3 (September 9 to 13). Year 12 and Unit 3 work then commences in term 4 and this is the last juncture that students will have to change classes.
YEAR 12
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 06/08 – Year 12 Pathways Evening
Year 12's will have normal classes on Monday 17/06 and Tuesday 18/06 (week 10) and then have an exam shutdown commencing on Wednesday 19/06 up to and including Friday 21/06. Many subjects will have assignment tasks due in weeks 2 to 3 of next term.
All parents have now received an email regarding First Aid qualifications available to their student. All students will benefit from gaining these skills & any students who have failed or are at risk of failing a subject are strongly encouraged to complete this course as will improve their likelihood of attainting a QCE. For further info please contact Mr McDougall in Y Block or at mmcdo23@eq.edu.au.
HANDY LINKS FOR SENIORS
Shutdown Calendars
Year 10 and 12 shutdown dates are published on the school website ( https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/curriculum/testing-and-assessment). Students are expected to know the date, time and room of their assessments.
Study Techniques
The link below is an academic paper on improving study techniques amongst students, which may be useful when parents are discussing the best way to prepare for external exams. Note… late night cramming whilst listening to music has been proven as ineffective!
School Based Traineeships
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, but also opens up a tertiary pathway. Please contact Ms Shreeve in Y block for more information or at sshre6@eq.edu.au .
QCE Eligibility
All Year 11 and 12 students should by now have registered for the QCAA student portal on the myQCE website ( https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/your-qce-pathway/student-portal-and-learning-account ). They also should have completed the Academic Integrity Course in the Online Learning section. This will become a pre-requisite of the QCE.
Students are expected to pass at least 5 out of their 6 subjects to remain eligible for the QCE and to remain enrolled in post compulsory schooling. If students have been disengaged and not working appropriately they could find themselves in a position where they are ineligible for the QCE at the end of Unit 1. For more info on QCE: https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/your-qce-pathway/about-the-qce
Assessment Policy
Read LessDuring week 8 the year 11 Hospitality certificate students attended Seaworld Nara HOTEL School. Students participated in an immersive two-day program, where they worked through many areas of hotel life, restaurant, housekeeping, concierge, kitchen, stores, front office and events, just to name a few. HOTEL School was a great chance for our students to find areas of hospitality life that they really enjoy to further focus their learning within. Students had a great time and we would like to thank Seaworld Nara for this fantastic learning opportunity.
PBC's Track and Field Carnival will be held in week 2 of term 3 - **PLEASE NOTE TIME AND DATE CHANGES TO SCHEDULE**
Monday 15 July
Tuesday 16 July *** (please note change of date)
Wednesday 17 July
Thursday 18 July
Friday 19th July
GCSS Cluster Day information for Term 3
The last Cluster Day will take place on Wednesday 24th July (week 3)
On Wednesday 14 August, there will be Inter School Sport Finals for those Inter School sport teams that finish in 1st or 2nd position on the GCSS Cluster leaderboard.
The teams that are currently on track to make final days are:
Year 9/10 Boys RL / Year 7 Boys Soccer (2 teams) / Year 8 Boys Soccer / Year 9 Boys Soccer (2 teams) / Year 7/8 Girls BB / Year 9/10 Girls BB / Year 8 Girls Netball / Year 7 Girls Touch / Year 8 Girls Touch / Year 9 Girls Touch / Junior Boys VB / Senior Boys VB
For everyone else, Wednesday 14th August will be a NORMAL SCHOOL DAY.
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
Senior Secondary Guidance Officer Steve Jones (Email : sjone79@eq.edu.au)
Junior Secondary Guidance Officer - Anna Willis
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)
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.
Rugby 7's
Congratulations to Evie Clarkson who sompeted at the 16-18years Rugby 7's State Championship for South Coast, held at Ballymore Stadium. Their team came 4th overall, with Evie being selected as a shadow for the Queensland State Team. Well done Evie!
AFL
Tae Kwon Do
Rugby League
Partner Spotlight!
The PBC Alliance would like to extend a warm welcome to Race One Surf Craft, joining the Alliance as a silver partner in 2024, in support of our Surf League Excellence program.
Collaborating with specialist manufacturers, Race One Surf Craft offers an exclusive range of premium surf skis, boards, and paddles. Our gear caters to both elite athletes striving for superiority and beginners eager to dive into the thrilling world of ocean paddling and surf sports. We offer a broad selection of products, available in different specifications and a spectrum of colours, enabling a perfect fit and a personal touch.
At Race One Surf Craft, we are passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their potential and shine in the water. Our high-quality gear is meticulously crafted to enhance performance and revolutionise your water experience.
We're more than a company; we're a vibrant community, championing Surf Life Saving and Ocean Paddling athletes, sponsoring exciting racing events across Australia, and nurturing future talent through junior development programs.
Address: 8 Leda Dve, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Phone: 07 5576 7022 or 0418 874 510
Email: info@raceone.com.au
Website: https://raceone.com.au/
Shout out to our 2024 Partners!
The PBC Alliance would like to thank and acknolwledge our continuing and new supporters for 2024.
Our next PBC Alliance Networking breakfast will be held in Term 3 - Friday August 16 at PBC's Trade Training Centre from 6.45am.
Keep an eye out for the invitation and website for updates.
Finance Office
*IMPORTANT* 2024 Student Resource Scheme (SRS) is now due. Please contact finance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au to discuss payment options and/or payment plan.
SRS Payment Options
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Option 1 – SRS fee paid in one lump sum |
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Available to all year levels |
Full SRS amount due 22/01/2024 |
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Option 2 – SRS fee paid in increments over 3 Instalments |
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Instalment 1 |
50% of total SRS due 23/01/2024 |
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Instalment 2 |
25% of total SRS due 27/02/2024 |
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Instalment 3 |
25% of total SRS due 27/03/2024 |
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.
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:
- Provide consent for upcoming excursions
- timetables
- invoices and payment history.
Download QParents https://qparents.qld.edu.au/#/login
Currumbin Community Champion Awards
It is that time of year again – nominations for the 2024 Currumbin Community Champions Awards are now open.
From Coolangatta to Elanora and out to the Valleys, our community is filled with people who go above and beyond for others, and these awards are one way we can acknowledge and celebrate some of the great people who make up our community.
I strongly encourage you to take up this opportunity to acknowledge the fantastic individuals, organisations and businesses who contribute to the Palm Beach Currumbin School community.
There are five Currumbin Community Champion categories:
Teacher of the Year – this award is designed to recognise a teacher or teacher aide who has made a difference in the lives of their students or school community.
It could be an educator who innovates in their teaching methods, has shown exceptional dedication by mentoring and supporting their colleagues, or inspires creativity or critical thinking for their students. Or simply the students favourite teacher!
Volunteer of the Year – this award celebrates a local volunteer who goes above and beyond to support our community.
It could be a person who has initiated an impactful project or program, or demonstrated leadership and vision, or someone who has dedicated long-term service to a particular cause.
Community Organisation of the Year – this award recognises a local community organisation or club, including a P&C, sports club, charity, or any other not-for-profit that does fantastic things in our community.
You could nominate your P&C or a community organisation that has helped the school or provided essential services and support to students and families.
Young Person of the Year – this award recognises an outstanding young person (under 25 years of age) who has contributed to the local or wider community, or made an exceptional personal achievement.
You could nominate a young person who has demonstrated leadership in youth-led initiatives, inspired their peers through their actions, or shown resilience in overcoming significant challenges.
Small Business of the Year – this award celebrates the efforts of a local small business who provide exceptional service, run by people who go above and beyond, and supports our community.
You could nominate your favourite small business, or a small business that has supported your school community or actively fostered education and job creation for your students.
To submit a nomination, please click here.
Nominations will close at 5pm on 26 July 2024.
