26 October 2015

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents,

Acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding performances of our many worthy and exceptional students at PBC is a very important component of our school fabric and culture. At PBC our culture is built around our motto ‘Nil Sed Optima’ which means ‘Nothing but the Best’. We expect that all students and staff will come each day and use their talents to the best of their ability. In return, celebrating these achievements with all members of our school community allows us to fully embrace our motto.

At PBC, celebration plays an integral role in sustaining our performance orientated culture. Reinforcing effort by recognising personal best across the range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits, encourages students to reach their full potential. Celebrating high achievement plays an important role in setting the bar high for all and in addition plays a pivotal role in maintaining confidence in public education.

This time of year is loaded with events that recognise student achievement. Over the next weeks the following major events are planned:

Event	Date	Location
Year 11 Optima Awards	Tuesday, 27 October	PBC Hall
Year 10 Optima Awards	Wednesday, 28 October	PBC Hall
End of Year 12 Award Ceremony	Friday, 30 October	PBC Hall
Year 9 Optima Awards	Monday, 2 November	PBC Hall
Year 8 Optima Awards	Wednesday, 4 November	PBC Hall
Year 7 Optima Awards	Thursday, 5 November	PBC Hall
Sports Awards Evening	Wednesday, 4 November	Currumbin RSL
Arts Awards Evening	Friday, 6 November	Q Block
PBC Alliance Breakfast and SAT Awards	Friday, 13 November	Trade Training Centre
Academic Awards Night	Tuesday, 17 November	PBC Hall
Year 12 Formal and Graduation	Thursday, 19 November	Jupiters Broadbeach

Invitations to these events will be sent home and event details are available on the website. I look forward to joining with you to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of the 2015 PBC students.

In the coming weeks I look forward to sharing and communicating a comprehensive outline of our achievements this year through a variety of mediums. I am sure you will be extremely impressed with the 2015 PBC achievements.

Blair Hanna
Acting Executive Principal

Newsletter Articles

Senior School Update

Year 10 and Year 11 parents should have received their child’s report card for Term 3. It is important to go through these reports with your child and discuss their results and their goals for the final term of the year. Any questions regarding these reports can be directed towards classroom teachers, contact details can be located on the school website.

Year 12 students are nearing the beginning of their final shutdown period starting in Week 6. We urge students to prepare themselves for their upcoming exams, it is essential that all Year 12 students maintain or improve grades in this last term of their schooling to successfully complete their QCE. Any OP eligible students should also ensure that at this time they have submitted their QTAC University application. For further details please contact SS Guidance Officer, Stephen Jones.

Finally, Week 4 will bring us to a celebration of student's outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievement through the Optima Awards. These awards will be hosted in Weeks 4 and 5. The Year 10 ceremony will be held on Wednesday 28 October, Year 11 on Tuesday 27 October and Year 12 on Friday 30 October starting at 8.45am. I look forward to seeing parents, family and members of the community as they join us to celebrate the talented students at PBC.

Alyce Cleary
Director of Senior School

Year 12 notices

Year 12 Exams

The Year 12 exam timetable has been uploaded onto the students K drive at school and on the school website under testing and assessment. Students may have exam scheduled including times for VET certificate completion from Monday 9 November through to Tuesday 17 November.

Students are reminded that it is their exit result and rung for the whole of Year 12 which contributes towards their QCE, OP or selection rank and as such all students need to ensure that they are fully engaged in school and studying for their upcoming final assessment.

Student should by now be well aware that they must be in full school uniform to sit exams and that it is their responsibility to ensure they are present in the correct room with all necessary equipment at least 10 minutes before the exam commences.

The school community would like to wish all the Year 12 students well as they complete their last assessments as school students.

Release of year 12 results

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will release student QCEs, OPs and Senior Statements through student learning accounts on the Student Connect website, https://studentconnect.qcaa.qld.edu.au, from 9am on Saturday 19 December 2015.

Students must know their Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) and password to log in and check their results. Students will be able to access their results more quickly if they have previously activated their learning account.

Senior Education profiles will then be mailed out by the QCAA from Monday 21 December.

QCS students will be able to access their QCS grades through student connect on Wednesday 18 November.

Year 10 and 11 Exams

Year 10 and 11 shutdown exams will commence in the week of 23 to 27 November. All students may have timetabled exams up to and including the last day. Year 11 students will be practicing their QCS writing task during shutdown.

A reminder that all drafts and assignments are due before 9am on the due date and that exams cannot be given early to students because of other commitments. Please refer to the school assessment policy on the school website for further details.

Mick McDougall
HOD Senior School

Middle School News

This week we are making preparations for our final Optima Awards Ceremonies, in week five of this term. We will recognise the achievements of students as revealed in their recent assessment and reports cards.

These ceremonies are an important way that we share and promote our culture of nothing but the best. I am particularly proud of the fact that we recognise a broad range of students from our top achievers in academic, sports and cultural fields to those who have contributed to our community often in their own time. Students who have demonstrated outstanding academic improvement will also be recognised in all three year levels. This term is also special as we will announce our Middle School Leaders for 2016. Generally across these areas a good proportion of each cohort is recognised for their talents, skills and efforts.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank both our students and teachers for their efforts over our third term which will be celebrated at this ceremony.

Parents are welcome to attend in the PBC Hall, from 8.45am, no RSVP is required. The dates are:

• Year 9 Monday 2 November
• Year 8 Wednesday 3 November
• Year 7 Thursday 5 November

I look forward to meeting you there and perhaps you might stay for a coffee and a chat afterwards with our other parents.

Last week the middle school inducted two new contract teachers, please welcome Ms Jackson Carroll replacing Ms Stanesby, and Ms Plant replacing Mrs Todd.

Anita Sgalippa
Acting Director of Middle School

Optima Code

The “Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be a Learner” mantra is the OPTIMA code, or behaviour management regime, that we use here at PBC. By reminding students, on a regular basis, of what Being Safe, Being Respectful and Being a Learner looks like, in different settings and environments, we are able to guide students towards better behaviour at school and in the community.

We know that we are being successful in this by analysing the behaviour referral and discipline data that we collect on our students. Of particular note is the referral and discipline data of our Year 9 students. This data has seen a steady decline over the year which indicates that our students are maturing and learning socially acceptable behaviours. Well done to our Year 9 students!

A higher rate of behaviour referrals in the younger years indicates that more reminders for acceptable behaviour are being given and followed through with.

I seek your help when discussing behaviour with your student, by speaking to them about the OPTIMA code. The expectations for complying with the code are clearly evident in the student planners and on the web site.

Peter O’Brien
Deputy Principal Middle School

Reporting

You should now have read your child’s interim report, which was emailed or placed in the post on 16 October. Across the three year levels, students have achieved pleasing results and we look forward to their consolidation or even improvement as we move through the term. Please include your child in conversations about their goals for the end of the year. Teachers welcome contact directly via email (in the first instance) should you have any concerns about your child’s progress.

Homework

A reminder, that students should be actively using their diaries to record their homework and other school commitments. All assessment should now be written into students’ diaries. If your child does not seem to be receiving homework, do contact their teacher for clarification. The assessment, including assignments and exams that students are working towards, are listed on the assessment calendars on the school website.

Assessment arrangements and Absence

The PBC Assessment Policy is published on the school website. The policy is designed to ensure equity amongst students, accountability for teachers and the integrity of assessment items. Please understand that while students may submit assignments early, exams may not be sat before the assigned date. The very small group of students planning to finish the term before the end of Week 9 need to discuss their assessment arrangements with the Head of Department of those subjects with exams they will miss, well in advance.

Sharon Hillcoat
HOD Middle School

Secondary Schools’ Surf League

On a picture perfect Friday, 60 students from Years 7 to 12, teachers Tim Peach, Tony Hoppitt and Sandra Kelly arrived on Coolangatta Beach to compete in the Secondary School’s Surf League. Conditions were excellent as were our kids.

PBC were dominant across all ages, in both boys and girls, on the beach and in the water. We won the day by a massive 73 points, defeating eight other schools from the Gold Coast/ Brisbane area. Three of our competitors were named Age Champions:

Ethan Clouston - 16 Boys
Jordan Emery - 15 Boys
Kristie Bowers - 13 Girls

It was a really tough day on the beach for the three teachers involved, but we didn’t mind as the kids were so excited and represented PBC in typical “Reds” style. Everyone is now looking forward to competing next year in the Secondary Schools’ State Titles to be held at North Burleigh.

Sandra Kelly
Teacher

PBC All Schools Touch Football 2015

PBC had four teams entered into the Queensland All Schools Touch Tournament this year. Run over five days and with over 380 teams competing, including teams from overseas, it makes for a very gruelling competition to come out on top.

The 13’s boys and girls both won four from six games and despite showing huge improvement throughout the tournament, unfortunately both teams did not progress through to the finals on Sunday in these highly competitive age divisions.

The Open Girls team had a successful carnival once again making round 16 on finals day. Unfortunately in the pool rounds they suffered a shock loss against Woodridge which placed them second in the pool after the preliminary rounds. This meant they faced eventual semi-finalists in Kirwan SHS and in round 16 were defeated, ending their tournament.

The Under 15 Girls were the real surprise packets of the competition going through undefeated in the pool rounds beating some much fancied opposition along the way. They then survived two drop-offs in the round of 16 and quarter finals to move through to the semi-finals.

Unfortunately, the intensity of these matches took their toll and there wasn’t a lot of petrol in the tank with the team going down 2 nil against Brisbane State High in the semi. However, to reach the top four in the state in this age group is a fantastic achievement.

All teams represented the Reds with distinction with a never say die attitude across all games. It was great to see the tremendous support they showed for each other with a sea of red around the field when each team was playing. Thanks to Mr McCarthy who did a fabulous job with the Under 13 Boys team in preparing them for the tournament.

Better luck next year guys, it was a real pleasure working with you all.

Mr Eggert and Mr Russell
PBC Touch Sports Excellence Coaches

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony

Guest tickets for the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony, held at Jupiters Hotel on Thursday 19 November, are now available for purchase from Student Services.

These tickets are available for $15 each and must be presented on the evening for entry into the Graduation Ceremony.

As previously advised, due to limited space in the Jupiters Theatre, a maximum of 4 guest tickets will be available for purchase per student.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the 2015 cohorts achievements.

Mitch Kennedy
Year 12 Coordinator

Year 11 Legal Studies

On Tuesday 20 October, four Year 11 Legal Studies students had the opportunity to attend the Queensland Schools Constitutional Convention at Parliament House in Brisbane. Throughout the day, students considered issues related to citizen initiated referenda or CIR. A CIR is a controversial mechanism that would enable ordinary citizens to enact changes to laws by submitting their proposals to the electorate, for a vote. Students were also led on a tour of Parliament House.

Giselle Kilner-Parmenter was PBC’s nominated speaker and made submissions to the convention in favour of incorporating CIR into our legal system. She made her case convincingly and was nominated to represent the Gold Coast region as a delegate to the National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC). Nominated delegates receive an all-expenses paid trip to Canberra in March 2016 and will present a speech to the NSCC. Congratulations, Giselle!

James Poirrier
Legal Studies Teacher

Pathways Centre News

School based traineeships available for Year 10 and 11 students in 2015

Turtle Beach Resort – School based traineeships at popular resorts

Bakers Delight – Coolangatta two positions available Business/Retail traineeships

Cert III Children Services – Head Start Child Care Currumbin applications open now for year 10 students.

Cert III Business – First National the Pines, Burleigh and Palm Beach. This is an Office Admin roll.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – School based traineeships Hospitality, Tourism and Business Retail.

Cert III sport and recreation – Miami and Burleigh pool.

Cert III Hospitality – Burleigh Bowls Club, Gloria Jeans Robina, Scooters on Kirra, Le Petite Pantry, Koffee Shack, Crema Espresso Robina and Pac Fair, Organic Shop Palm Beach, and Zarraffas Miami.

SCHOOL LEAVERS:

Cert IV Sports Coaching Netball and Rugby League – Recruit for Success $650.

Cert III Telecommunications – Milcom Training. Can lead to variety of careers including electrician and IT technician. Call 1300 369 320.

1st Year Electrical Apprenticeship and more apprenticeships. Visit Apprenticeship central:

• Central Southport – Solicitors Office, fulltime
• Carrara – Online Retailer, fulltime

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

Please see Ms Shreeve to apply.

Sonia Shreeve
Industry Liaison Officer

Study Skills

Synthesising and note organisation

Term 4 is a very busy time for students as they complete their assessment and wrap up the year. It is therefore beneficial for students to use tools that will help them to organise and synthesise class notes. When attempting to sort out key information from pages of notes or revising a terms worth of work, it can be difficult to know where to start. A retrieval chart can make the task less daunting.

The development of a retrieval chart is dependent on the purpose of the exploration. A table is developed where the sources of information are placed as column headers and the concepts/criteria/categories the student is looking for are listed in the first column.

For example, in a task that requires students to synthesise class notes taken about representations in the media, a novel and in a film, they may set the table up as follows:

Category	Current media	Novel	Film
Representations of daily life (Routine)
Representations of Men
Representations of women.

Retrieval charts are a really effective graphic organiser that students can use to not only synthesise notes, but structure thinking, explore and define a task, unpack information, analyse data, or even identify and evaluate information. In a similar way to a mind map, retrieval charts allow students to remove the key information from a variety of sources, and allow the links between the information to become clearer.

Courtney Underwood
Study Skills Coordinator

Guidance Officer News

Year 12 QTAC

There is still time to apply if you want to go to University, TAFE or defer. Applications now close on 30 November and will cost $134. Go to page 44 of your QTAC guide for further application instructions.

To apply, you must first create an account:

Creating an account

• Go to QTAC website www.qtac.edu.au
• Do not use your school email – use a personal email address
• Applications - Apply Here - Create Account - Customer Declaration - Personal Details – Addresses - Contact details - Email sent - Verify email - Ready to start application

Application

• Need to know your LUI number
• Make sure you will get an offer; if you are on a predicted OP of 16 and you choose courses that are lower (1 – 15) you will not get anything. Choosing TAFE courses for preferences 5 and 6 will guarantee you a place. This is still a pathway to University.
• Make sure you have the prerequisites for the course you want to get into, for example Griffith University you will need OP English to get into nearly all of their courses. If you don’t have the prerequisites you will not get in!
• You cannot upload documents to your QTAC application. Any documents you need as part of your application should be posted or personally delivered to QTAC.

News from QTAC

EAS

If a student wants to apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) after they’ve lodged their QTAC application, they must print the relevant EAS cover sheets from the QTAC website, fill them out, and return them to QTAC with their supporting documentation attached.

EAS helps students whose studies have been affected by circumstances beyond their control. Students nominate EAS on their QTAC application when they apply online.

Students must post EAS documents to PO Box 1331, Milton, Queensland 4064 or deliver them in person to Level 4, 154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane.

The due date to submit EAS documentation for the 14 January 2016 offer round is 30 November 2015.

Find more information on EAS.

Early offers

Getting an ‘early notification of offer’ does not equal getting an ‘early offer’.

‘Early offers’ are offers made by QTAC prior to a course’s major offer round. In this instance, students will receive an email telling them they have been accepted into a course.

‘Early notifications of offer’ are notifications from institutions given under a special admissions scheme, telling a student that they are guaranteed to receive an offer, but they won’t receive that offer until that course’s specified offer round.

Contact an institution about its early notification of offer special admission schemes.

Manage your students’ expectations by letting them know that they need to wait until the course’s offer round before they receive their official QTAC offer.

What if a student has preferences above an ‘early notification offer’ course?

Students who receive an ‘early notification offer’ are still considered for their higher preferences.

In this case, students need to wait until their higher preferences offer round date to see if they get offered into one of their higher preferences.

It’s only if they don’t get their higher preferences that they will then receive an offer for their ‘early notification offer’ course.

For more information and general information about offers and responses email go.enquiries@qtac.edu.au

QTAC Parent website

QTAC are proud to announce the launch of our For Parents website, specifically designed to help parents be more involved in their child’s tertiary study decisions.

Make sure you tell your parents about it.

Use it as a starting point, or a great adjunct to the guidance you are already giving.

At the For Parents site, parents can:

• Get useful hints and tips to help your child.
• Find out when to start planning.
• Choose the right course and institution.
• Check out how to apply.
• Investigate support services.

Steve Jones
Senior School

Extra Hour of Screen Time Per Day Associated with Poorer Grades

An extra hour per day spent watching TV, using the internet or playing computer games during Year 10 is associated with poorer grades at GCSE at age 16 – the equivalent of the difference between two grades – according to research from the University of Cambridge. In a study published today in the open access International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, researchers also found that pupils doing an extra hour of daily homework and reading performed significantly better than their peers. However, the level of physical activity had no effect on academic performance.

The link between physical activity and health is well established, but its link with academic achievement is not yet well understood. Similarly, although greater levels of sedentary behaviour – for example, watching TV or reading – have been linked to poorer physical health, the connection to academic achievement is also unclear.

To look at the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviours and academic achievement, a team of researchers led by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge studied 845 pupils from secondary schools in Cambridge Shire and Suffolk, measuring levels of activity and sedentary behaviour at age 14.5 years and then comparing this to their performance in their GCSEs the following year. This data was from the ROOTS study, a large longitudinal study assessing health and wellbeing during adolescence led by Professor Ian Goodyer at the Developmental Psychiatry Section, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge.

The researchers measured objective levels of activity and time spent sitting, through a combination of heart rate and movement sensing. Additionally the researchers used self-reported measures to assess screen time (the time spent watching TV, using the internet and playing computer games) and time spent doing homework, and reading for pleasure.

The team found that screen time was associated with total GCSE points achieved. The average (median) amount of screen time per day was four hours: an extra hour per day of time spent in front of the TV or online at age 14.5 years was associated with 9.3 fewer GCSE points at age 16 years – the equivalent to two grades, for example from a B to a D. Two extra hours was associated with 18 fewer points at GCSE. Screen time and time spent reading or doing homework were independently associated with academic performance, suggesting that even if participants do a lot of reading and homework, watching TV or online activity still damages their academic performance

Reference: University of Cambridge

Anna Willis
Guidance Officer Middle School

School Based Nurse Notes

Causes of stress - Situations and pressures that cause stress are known as stressors. There are two types of stressors: external (where outside forces act on us) and internal (self-generated, we have some control over it).

External causes of stress - Major life changes, work/study, relationship difficulties, financial problems, being too busy, children and family.

Internal causes of stress (self-generated) - Inability to accept uncertainty, doubt, negative self-talk, unrealistic expectations, perfectionism and lack of assertiveness.

How to manage stress - Managing stress is about making a plan to be able to cope effectively with daily pressures. The ultimate goal is to strike a balance between life, work, relationships, relaxation and fun. By doing this you are more able to deal with daily stress triggers and meet these challenges head on.

Some strategies that can help you look after your mind, body and control behaviours:

Your body - Know your stress triggers, recognise early warning signs and symptoms and act on them to reduce stress, practice relaxation techniques or meditation, eat a well-balanced, healthy diet, exercise regularly (aim for at least 30 minutes every day) get enough sleep (aim for around 8 hours every night).

Your thinking -Try to worry less about things you can’t control, and make plans for dealing with the things you can control. Set small, manageable and achievable goals. Apply problem solving techniques—identifying the problem, clarifying its nature and map out options for dealing with it. Choose to have a positive attitude, think positively about yourself and your achievements, take time out to visualise a calm and peaceful place. Compete against yourself, not those around you. Aim for your personal best, develop, keep and use your sense of humour.

Your behaviours - Plan and organise ahead to allow enough time to get tasks done, use 'to do' lists and set priorities to help you achieve your goals.

Be open and honest with people, rather than hiding your thoughts and feelings. Seek guidance and support when you are feeling stressed, create a balanced lifestyle for yourself and allow time for recreation and relaxation.

Reward yourself when you reach your achievements and goals, limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine and other drugs.

Judy Nunn
School Based Youth Health Nurse

Uniform Shop Update

Uniform Shop Trading Hours

For two weeks starting on Monday 16 November 2015, our uniform shop will be open with extended hours for fittings.

Uniform Shop Extended Trading Times
Monday and Friday	7:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday	8:15am to 5:30pm
Saturday 21 November 2015	9:00am to 4:00pm

Uniform Shop Normal Trading Times for Term 4 2015
Monday to Friday	8:15am to 12.30pm

Please be aware that the Uniform Shop will be closed the last week of Term 4 dates being 7 December to 11 December 2015.

Lost Property

The uniform shop is holding a large amount of named and unnamed lost property if your child has lost something can you please ask that they come and have a look through the lost property bin.

Bucket hats/ PBC caps

Bucket hats and PBC caps are now available to purchase from Uniform Shop. These hats are a compulsory part of the uniform and are recommended for all outdoor activities. Cost is $15 each.

PBC school bags

PBC School Bags are now available from the uniform shop and selling fast.

Features include:

• Lifetime guarantee
• Padded laptop pocket
• Water resistant
• Ergonomic design
• Mesh drink bottle holder
• $70 each

Volunteers needed

If there are any volunteers who would love to spend a couple of hours each week in our very busy Uniform Shop and or Canteen we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Mandy on 07 5525 9331 for further details.

Flexischools Orders

If you have made an order for your child via Flexischools can you please ask that they come and pick it up from the Uniform Shop.

Payment methods available:

• Flexischools Online www.flexischools.com.au
• Credit Card
• Cash
• Cheques not accepted

If you are unable to come into the Uniform Shop you are more than welcome to call on 07 5525 9331 and pay for any uniform item over the phone.

Mandy Webb
Uniform Shop Coordinator

Administration

For Internet banking please use the details below:

School’s Bank Account: PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN SHS General A/C
BSB Number: 064-404 CBA Branch Burleigh Heads
Account Number: 00090303
Reference/Details: Record both Student ID AND the reference Code to ensure your payment can be recorded correctly. (Reference Code = ITEM BEING PAID FOR e.g.: 2015 SRS8 or 2015 ACEX10)

Resources and Activities Schedule

To assist parents with budgeting, detailed below are current fees and activities with due dates for payment (due to short timeframes some excursions may not be listed).

Student Fee Excursion/ Activity	Activity Details	Amount Due	Date Due
Course Fees
Student Resource Scheme	2015 Fees Year 7 to Year 12	$330	Overdue
Student Resource Scheme	1st instalment: 2016 Fees Year 7 to Year 12	$170	Overdue
Excellence Program Fees	Excellence program 2015 students	Various	Overdue
Year 12 Formal and Graduation	Year 12 students	Balance: $85	Overdue
2016 Senior Jersey	Year 12 Students	$77	30 Oct 2015
Hastings Point	Year 10 students	$13	Overdue
Please note that all students are requested to present their Student ID card when making any payments to Student Services.

Year 12 Graduation Guest Tickets

Guest tickets for the Year 12 Graduation are now available at Student Services. Students graduating are permitted to invite up to four guests. Guest tickets are $15.00 per person.

Most excursions do not appear on student statements. If you have any queries please call Lynne Riley in Student Services on 07 5525 9308.

Lost Property

Please check with Student Services for items like pencil cases, lunch boxes, etc. If you have lost an article of clothing (jumpers, shoes, hat) please check with the Uniform Shop.

Student lockers available

Student lockers are available for hire at PBC.

• $6.00 for locker hire
• $24.00 for PBC approved combination lock (this will be the property of the student)
• Lockers available are located at G Block
• Payments can be made at Student Services

Please visit the facilities tab of the school website to read the locker hire agreement.

Second Hand Uniforms

If you are holding on to old or unwanted school uniforms, please donate them to student welfare.

If your uniforms are in good condition, please drop them off at Student Services.

P&C News

Please see Term 4 P&C meeting schedule:

Date	Time	Location	Presenter
Monday 16 November	6.30pm – 7.30pm	Main Administration Building	NA

Parent Connect

Please see Term 4 Parent Connect Meet and Greet schedule:

Date	Time	Location	Topic	Presenter
Tuesday 27 October	7.30am – 8.30am	Trade Training Centre	Morning Mindfulness	Anna Willis – School Guidance Councillor
Tuesday 24 November	7.30am – 8.30am	Trade Training Centre	‘Money Matters’ Budgeting tools and tips	Jasmin Dorrington – The Smith Family

Leisa Ottley
Parent Liaison Officer

PBC Alliance

Business Directory

Help us to create a local network for businesses within the PBC community by following the link below and supporting the businesses listed in the Alliance Business Directory:

Get involved

Being part of the PBC Alliance Business directory aims to connect your business with a network of friends, parents, and members of the PBC Alliance business community.

This listing is included as a link in the fortnightly PBC parent newsletter (as shown above), PBC Alliance Facebook page and the school website.

To list your business in the PBC Alliance Business Directory please complete a PBC Alliance membership formBusiness Directory form and return these to the email address listed below.

If you would like more information please contact Caitlin Lea on 07 5525 9333 or email alliance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

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QParents

The QParents web and mobile application provides a more convenient, easier way for parents and legal guardians to interact with the school. Parents will have secure, online access to their child’s student information, anytime, anywhere, through a smartphone, tablet or computer.

QParents enables parents to access and manage student:

• Attendance and absence details, as well as the ability to notify the school of an absence
• Behaviour details
• Academic report cards
• Class timetables
• Viewing unpaid invoice details, payment history, and making payments online
• Viewing and updating student details, including medical conditions and address
• Enrolment details

If you haven’t yet registered, visit qparents.qld.edu.au/ to register today!

Completion of Oral Health (Dental) Services

Gold Coast Oral Health Services have completed dental check-ups and treatment for eligible children at this school.

If you have not arranged for your child to receive a free dental check-up please telephone the Oral Health Client Service Centre

1300 300 850
Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
Excluding Public Holidays

Don’t wait to treat a problem, arrange a check-up for your child at least once a year.

* Eligibility – All Queensland resident children aged four years or older who have not completed year 10 of secondary school.

Further information on public funded oral health services can be accessed via URL:

Gold Coast Multicultural Festival

Follow the link to the jpg below to find out about the Gold Coast Multicultural Festival: