12 May 2014

Principal’s Report

Our school culture is driven by our motto “Nil Sed Optima” (Nothing but the Best) which compels all students and staff to do their best in all school endeavours.

There are many programs, routines and events that we implement to sustain this culture by inspiring and mentoring students and recognising collective and individual achievement.

Over the first few weeks of this term we hold the Optima awards assemblies for each year level. The purpose of these events is to acknowledge personal achievement at many levels. Awards are presented for:

• Academic achievement
• Excellence in behaviour and effort
• Sporting and cultural achievements
• Commitment to community service

At the assembly, students are reminded that not everyone can be the best but that everyone can do their best and for this reason the behaviour and effort rewards are celebrated above all other rewards.

Optima awards ceremonies are held at the beginning of each term and parents of recipients are invited to attend. Following the ceremony a parent morning tea is held with senior administrators attending who are available to discuss the school and its future directions.

It is an unfortunate trend that the higher the grade the fewer parents attend. I understand that schedules are busy and that older students often are very skilled at distancing parents from their education however I believe it is important to every young person and our culture that parents are involved in acknowledging achievement.

The last part of the awards ceremony is used to challenge all students to reflect on their progress and make plans to achieve at a level that earns them recognition at next term’s optima assembly. As we near the halfway point of the term I encourage you to review your child’s optima plan (in their diary) and see if they are on track to meeting their goals for this term.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

Senior School Update

Now that you all have school reports, it is time to put in place some goals. We will then need to design strategies to improve student results. Each and every student can do better by working harder and or smarter.

One of the keys to working smarter is to ensure you have as much information as possible and then a plan to achieve it.

What you need to do is:

• Meet with your student’s teachers to get some feedback and strategies for success in the future
• Set Optima goals
• Find out what the upcoming assessment is and when it will occur
• Create a study plan that maps out study, training, work and social engagements.
• Create an area free of distractions like phones and Facebook for your student to study
• And finally, ask us for help if you’re not sure what else you can do.

Your child’s success at PBC will be the reflection of the partnership we create. It is our duty to position each and every student so that they can be the best they can be. Nil Sed Optima.

Nigel Hughes
Director Senior School

Parent Teacher Interviews

Teacher interviews are almost upon us and many parents have already taken the opportunity to access the PBC website to book appointments. In the Senior School, we encourage students to be part of these interviews with parents and teachers, so that they may hear directly about ways to strengthen their performances in each of their subjects.

Preparation is the key to a successful interview. In the lead up to Parent Teacher Interviews, ask your child what to discuss with each teacher. Come along with a notepad and pencil, and your list of questions.

Consider the learning you are seeing at home. How much homework does the student do each week? Do they meet the 90 minutes (for Year 10s) and 2-3 hours (for Years 11 and 12) guidelines, five nights a week? Do they go beyond the set homework and assignments to actually study or read ahead? Are they actively completing homework and study, or are they distracted by elements such as social media? Are they balancing employment or training with their academics?

Remember that your teachers are also hoping to learn more about the student, and will welcome information that will help them support each individual in their learning.

We look forward to seeing you on the evenings of 20, 21 and 22 May.

Sharon Hillcoat
Deputy Principal Senior School

Overall Positions (OPs)

Year 12 OP students should by now have received their predicted OP range. This is a prediction which will help students plan for their QTAC application for tertiary courses in September.

OP students can maximise their OP by:

• Improving their rung; e.g. moving from a B5 to a B6
• Improving their rank position in the subject cohort
• Improving the QCS test average of OP students in that subject and the OP cohort.

To improve the students Queensland Core Skills (QCS) test performance students have been sitting and receiving feedback from practice tests during shutdown. They also have; a dedicated QCS class in period 2 on Wednesdays, after school Master classes and designated Turbo day sessions focussing on QCS preparation.

A Master class was held last Wednesday and the next one will be in Week 7 on 4 June. These sessions run from 2:45pm to 4:15pm. All OP students should be attending these sessions.

Alternative Pathways

Students who receive a predicted OP higher than 15, may need to consider alternative pathways to Tertiary studies as they may not achieve the required result in their current pathway.

Alternative pathways include moving to Selection Rank, or completing a Certificate III course whilst at school. These pathways are generally a better option for students with OPs above 15 as they will give students an option to attend University in 2015.

A student receives a Selection Rank form QTAC if they do less than 20 semesters of OP subjects in Year 11 and 12. OP students who are studying five OP classes can move to Selection Rank by changing out of one OP class for one semester (and hence only study 19 semesters of OP subjects). The advantage of moving to rank is that rungs and students’ position in a class and QCS performance are not factors; only a student’s level of achievement is used for calculations. As such accurate Selection Rank calculations can be conducted. Students who receive predicted OPs higher than 15 should contact the Senior Schooling team as this may be a more viable pathway to tertiary studies for them.

Students can also gain tertiary entrance by completing a Certificate III or higher whilst a school. This will give them a Rank of 68 which is equivalent to an OP of 15. The school is currently offering a Certificate III in Business course with Aurora Training Institute. Students in this course will attend Aurora one day per week. This course has a fee payable in advance as it is conducted by an external provider. Students whose OP prediction is higher than 15 need to consider this option as it may secure a tertiary place for them in 2015.

Please contact the Senior Schooling team if you require more information about the above two options.

Mick McDougall
HOD Senior School

Middle School News

2014 Middle School Open Day

The 2014 Palm Beach Currumbin SHS Middle School Open Day will be held on Thursday 22nd May. This day will be held in conjunction with the Year 8 and 9 OPTIMA Awards Ceremonies. All parents/guardians of Year 8 and 9 students will have recently received an invitation to attend this Open Day. This is a great opportunity for parents/guardians to visit our Middle School classrooms and meet with our team of professional staff members and support personnel. To attend this event, please follow the instructions as outlined on the Open Day invitation.

In conjunction with the Middle School Open Day, the Middle School will be hosting the Year 8 and 9 OPTIMA Awards Ceremonies. These Award Ceremonies recognise achievement, behaviour and effort of an exceptional standard. Parents/guardians will be personally invited once the reporting data has been finalised. I look forward to celebrating the achievements of our Middle School students at these award ceremonies.

Update of Year 7 students joining our Middle School in 2015

As you may well imagine, a great degree of planning is currently taking place to ensure the successful introduction of our inaugural cohort of Year 7 students in 2015. In particular, detailed planning is occurring based around the following areas:

• Facility plan to support the introduction of the Year 7 cohort and the impact on the entire school
• Review of the Middle School curriculum structures and development of the Year 7 curriculum
• Use of appropriate digital technologies
• Student transition processes
• Recruitment of relevant staff
• Professional development plan to support teachers involved teaching our Year 7 cohort

There are also a variety of upcoming events taking place to inform and prepare our 2015 Year 7 and 8 students and parents to life at PBC. Some of these events include:

• 2014 Middle School Open Day on Thursday 22 May. The parents’ of current Year 6 and 7 students from our feeder primary schools are invited to attend this event to receive an inside viewing of our school and to link with the key staff in their child’s future.
• Director of Middle School visits to our feeder primary schools from 19 to 29 of May. These visits provide an opportunity for students intending to enrol at PBC in 2015 to ask the specific questions relevant to them.
• The 2015 Year 7 and 8 General Information Evening on 10 June.

I look forward to meeting as many of our future parents and students at these events over the coming weeks.

Best of luck to our Year 9 students sitting NAPLAN next week

Our Year 9 students will be sitting the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2014. I would like to take this opportunity to wish our Year 9 cohort the best of luck in demonstrating their skills across the testing domains.

For parents, I would like to offer some simple tips over this testing period to ensure their son/daughter is prepared to do their best. These include:

• Early to bed the night prior to the exams and wake up early on the testing days so that your child does not need to rush through having breakfast and getting ready.
• Arrange your son/daughter’s favourite meals over the 3 day testing period.
• Ensure your son/daughter has a balanced breakfast that will provide energy throughout the day. Bananas are always a good option.
• Ensure your son/daughter is well hydrated throughout the exam period.
• If anxiety is an issue, use relaxation techniques and exercise to release the tension
• Reassure your son/daughter that their effort in doing their best is the important factor, not their result.

The schedule for the 2014 NAPLAN test is as follows:

• Tuesday 13 May – Language conventions; Writing
• Wednesday 14 May – Reading
• Thursday 15 May – Numeracy
• Friday 16 May – Catch up tests for students absent on 13, 14 or 15 May.

Those parents who are intending to withdraw their child from the NAPLAN tests should have completed the withdrawal form by now and submitted it to the school. If you are still intending to do so, please contact the school immediately.

Blair Hanna
Director of Middle School

From the Dean’s Office

Many students and parents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their Term 1 interim reports. Unfortunately, some students will not have performed as well as they’d hoped.

Failing or not performing well at school can be very stressful, especially when a student has previously averaged higher marks. Rather than feel overwhelmed or stressed, it is important to take positive action.

Talk to teachers: They will organise extra help or allocate time to give a student specific feedback about how they could improve their mark

Don’t be too hard on yourself: Getting lower marks than hoped for doesn’t mean a student is a failure or won’t achieve their goals. Instead, a student should focus on better study and preparation habits. In some cases it might be appropriate to reassess subject choices.

Getting help when needed: If a student feels so anxious or depressed about school results that they are no longer able to enjoy things like they used to, it is a good idea to seek advice from the support staff at school. The Guidance Officers are available to offer assistance.

Good time management and study habits will help stop students from feeling overwhelmed with the demands of schooling. It is also important to maintain a healthy balance of relaxing, eating well and exercising to reduce study-related stress. These preventative strategies will help students stay motivated and focused and hopefully, reap the rewards with an improved report card next term.

Tracey Cardinal
Dean of Students

Guidance Officer News

Upcoming Career Expos

Kingscliff TAFE Campus: Wednesday 21 May 2014 from 4:30 ‐ 7:30pm

Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo: 23 ‐ 24 May 2014

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Friday: 9am - 3:30pm
Saturday: 10am ‐ 4pm
FREE ENTRY

Australian Defence Force - WOMEN

Defence Force Recruiting are conducting an ADF Trades and Women in the Army information session Tuesday 13 May at Currumbin RSL 6pm – 8pm. Leading the session are two specialist recruiting staff from Brisbane to provide an insight and answer any questions.

Fill in the gap: experience one extraordinary year in the Australian Defence Force

The ADF Gap Year program provides an opportunity for young Australians, who have finished Year 12 (or equivalent) and are aged between 17 and 24*, to experience military training and lifestyle whilst gaining new skills and pay over their Gap Year.

Gap Year opportunities are available in the Army and Air Force only. The Gap Year program is not available in the Navy in 2015.

The life skills and job training that you will acquire during your Gap Year experience will be valuable regardless of what career you ultimately undertake. You will earn more than $45,000, have subsidised accommodation and receive full medical and dental coverage.

When would I start?

The Gap Year program will commence in January/ February 2015.

What jobs are available?

The Army has Gap Year job opportunities for Rifleman, Driver Transport, Administration Clerk, Supply Coordinator and Unit Quartermaster. The Air Force has Gap Year job opportunities in Airbase Security Roles.

What would I do during my Gap Year?

After completing basic recruit training and your specific trade training, you’ll be immersed in the Army or Air Force lifestyle while continuing to learn on the job. You’ll learn valuable skills, meet new friends and may even receive recognised qualifications to help progress your future career.

To find out more information about the ADF Gap Year program please visit defencejobs.gov.au/gapyear

* Army applicants must be aged between 18 and 24 years old as of 30 May 2015. Air Force applicants must be aged between 18 and 24 years old as of 13 March 2015.

Bond University: Explore your future in a day at Bond

Any Year 11 students who are interested in attending the ‘Explore your future in a day at Bond’ are welcome to attend the Bond campus for a fantastic opportunity to experience an intimate look at student life at Bond.

The dates for each experience event are shown below.

• Saturday, May 10: Faculty of Business
  Faculty of Business Event Program includes programs in Commerce, Marketing and Management
• Saturday, May 10: Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine
  Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine Event Program Includes programs in Biomedical Sciences & Medicine and Exercise and Sports Sciences
• Saturday, May 24: Faculty of Law
  Faculty of Law Event Program
• Saturday, May 31: Faculty of Society & Design

 - Stream 1: Architecture

 - Stream 2: Communication & Journalism

 - Stream 3: Construction

 - Stream 4: Criminology

 - Stream 5: Interactive Media

 - Stream 6: International Relations

 - Stream 7: Film & TV

 - Stream 8: Planning and Environments

 - Stream 9: Psychology

Steve Jones
Senior School Guidance Officer

The Power of Body Language

Only a small percentage of communication involves actual words: seven percent to be exact. The rest, 38 percent, is vocal (pitch, speed, volume, tone of voice) and visual (55 percent is body language and eye contact). In other words, the way we physically present ourselves in everyday interactions, more than any other factor, influences how others see us.

But that’s by no means the whole story. According to social psychologist Amy Cuddy, our body language or “nonverbals” can also change how we see ourselves. Specifically what she calls ‘power posing’, that is standing in a posture of confidence, even when we’re feeling diminished, can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even impact on our chances for success.

Power posing consists of those nonverbal expressions of power and dominance that Amy says are “about expanding. So you make yourself big, you stretch out, you take up space, you’re basically opening up.” Conversely, when we’re feeling powerless, we contract and make ourselves small. Moreover we tend to complement the nonverbals of the person we’re with. So, for example, if we’re with someone powerful we tend to make ourselves shrink.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Amy says we can overcome our feeling of lack even if doing so means we have to fake it till we make it. “It’s possible that when you pretend to be powerful, you are more likely to actually feel powerful.” Powerful here is defined as being more assertive, more confident, more optimistic, more likely to take risks and more able to think abstractly.

Amy further adds that at the same time we can alter our physiology, in particular how much testosterone (the dominance hormone) and cortisol (the stress hormone) we have. Not surprisingly, “powerful and effective leaders have high testosterone and low cortisol,” which is ideal because “you want the person who’s powerful and dominant, but not very stress reactive,” says Amy.

“So it seems that our nonverbals do govern how we think and feel about ourselves. Also our bodies change our minds.” Given our minds can change our behaviour, and our behaviour can change our outcomes, Amy’s not wrong when she says the implications of these findings are far reaching.

Anna Willis
Middle School Guidance Officer

PBC Homework Club

PBC Library’s Homework Club is up and running again. All students will have access to library resources and computers with staff members to supervise and assist with homework, assignments etc.

Homework Centre Hours

Tuesday 7:45am – 8:45am
Tuesday 3:15pm – 4:15pm (Math/English/Science Tutoring
Wednesday 7:45am – 8:45am
Thursday 7:45am – 8:45am

General library hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday (closed 2nd break)

School Council Reminder Notice

Nominations close at 4pm on 13 May 2014 for one teacher position and one parent position on the PBC School Council.

The School Council is a very important body within the school as it has the function of guiding and monitoring the schools broad strategic direction. Members of the School Council approve strategic plans and policies and advise the Principal about strategic matters. Membership is for a two year period.

If you are keen to be involved in our future direction and can meet the requirements for nomination, you are welcome to submit a nomination form together with your biography to the returning officer.

Please see the documents available for download on the PBC website under Our Community for further information. Alternatively nomination forms are available from PBC administration staff.

PBC is calling for nomination to the following school council positions in 2014.

Parent member (2 years)
Staff member (2 years)

The elections will be conducted at the following times and venues:

Parents 6:30 – 7:30pm Tuesday 27 May Trade Training Centre, PBC
Staff 4:15 – 5:00pm Thursday 29 May Trade Training Centre, PBC

You must be present at the election to be eligible.

CAX Festival Update

On Saturday 3 May, PBC’s CAX and Extension students and staff held a one-day festival showcasing some of the best work from Term 1.

Over 400 people attended the event, which saw work from Dance, Drama, Film and Media, Music, and Visual Arts on display. A foyer and outdoor gallery, Media viewing rooms, open-air concerts and theatrical performances were among the feast of entertainment that PBC students, staff, families and friends enjoyed, closing with the Year 12 Music Extension concert in PBC’s Theatre.

Special thanks and congratulations must go to the CAX and Extension staff who coordinated this event: Miss Bek Anson (Year 12 Music Extension), Mrs Sharon Atkinson (Middle School CAX Media, Senior Film and Television), Miss Madonna Hall (Senior Dance Extension), Miss Paula Hall (Middle School CAX Art), Mr Mitchell Kennedy (Year 10 CAX Music), Miss Abby Swanborough (Year 10 CAX Dance) and Miss Kristina Van Dartel (Middle School CAX Music and Year 11 Music Extension). The dedication of these teachers and their commitment to excellence is what makes these events and the excellent work that they showcase, possible.

The 2014 Creative Arts Excellence Festival highlights the continuing growth and quality in this Program and there will be further opportunities to experience this excellence in The Arts at PBC’s Musical, Little Shop of Horrors – 29, 30, 31 May and 6, 7 June.

Tickets are now on sale at Student Services

Trent Ivett
CAX Coordinator

Leo Club

Congratulations to PBC Leo club members who received a ‘Relay for Life’ banner to acknowledge their efforts for raising $1,500 for cancer research. The Palm Beach Currumbin Lions club donated $500 to the Leo club for administration costs. Many thanks to the Lions for their donation and the Leo club would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge those members of the Lions club who have mentored the PBC Leos club through their transition from a new inexperienced club to a club worthy of the title ‘Leo Club of the Year’ in 2013.

On Saturday 10 May, the Leo club organised a carwash to raise funds for those community organisations in need. Thanks to all those who participated in this event and the funds raised will help a community project

Denise King

Year 12 GriffithBUSINESS Program

This year 19 Year 12 students successfully applied to participate in the GriffithBUSINESS Program which is run and organised by Griffith University. The program provides an opportunity for high-achieving Accounting, Business and/or Economics students to experience University first hand. Students are able to participate in a three-day intensive on-campus experience at the Gold Coast Campus in their chosen strand.

Students who successfully complete this three-day program they will be eligible for a guaranteed offer of admission into Griffith University Business School hosted programs as long as they achieve SA4 (C4) or above in English and HA1 (B1) or above in either Accounting, BCT or Economics. They will also be invited to the GriffithBUSINESS Year 12 Graduation Ceremony in August.

The three strands are:

• Business Management
• Commerce
• Tourism, Hotel, Event and Sport Management

Business Management

GriffithBUSINESS is one of the most rewarding experiences. During the Business Management strand we have experienced many different types of business, such as government, management and international business and done assessment at the end of the day. We have learnt what it will be like to be a student at Griffith University, attending lectures and tutorials and finding our way around. Many people have chosen to be a part of the business strand and I hope to attend the course next year.

Chloe Smith
Year 12 PBC Student

Commerce

I chose to do the commerce strand at GriffithBUSINESS, a very rewarding program due to my interest in doing that course once I finish High School. So far, we have done a lecture and tutorial focusing on the accounting side of the degree, and the most recent where we looked at the GDP measure of the world. This program is very rewarding and will benefit me greatly with direct entry into their business school as that is the industry I wish to look into.

Jayde Ward
Year 12 PBC Student

Tourism, Hotel, Event and Sport Management

GriffithBUSINESS was an opportunity that I couldn’t turn down since it gave me the option to widen my knowledge of the business/tourism degrees at Griffith University, it allowed me to gain direct entry into the Griffith Business School and not only did it educate me on university life but also about what to expect in my first year attending university. We also got to explore the university itself by having lectures, tutorials and mini assessments. Another advantage of taking part in this program was the opportunity to meet people from other schools around the Gold Coast, who we would also, most likely, be going to university with next year. I chose to participate in the Tourism and Hotel Management Strand (HSL) along with 66 other students and so far we have had lectures on Sport Management, Event management, available scholarships and making the most of university life. Overall, this experience has been incredibly rewarding since I have gained a clear insight into my desired university pathway and I look forward to completing this course within the coming months.

Annie Fisher
Year 12 PBC Student

Griffith Ambassador Day

On Thursday 24 April, ten students studying either business or accounting were selected to attend the Griffith Business Ambassador Day located at Griffith’s Gold Coast campus. During the day we were privileged enough to be able to listen to a lecture delivered from one of Griffith’s leading business and finance lecturers titled ‘Financial management - how to get rich slow’. As part of this we were shown interesting video clips which discussed how to plan and set goals for your future in relation to money. We were then given the opportunity to ask questions to a panel of professors that teach finance and accounting at Griffith University. After lunch we were divided into teams and worked on a group task with students from different schools. Each group was given the task of evaluating an individual’s financial situation and calculating whether the financial goals they have set are accomplishable within their budget. We were then required to present our findings to the other teams. Overall, the day was not only enjoyable but challenged us to understand the importance of financial management and the need to set goals when managing our money.

Paris Sigley

Uniform Shop Update

CAX Shirts

If you ordered a CAX shirt they are now available for collection from the Uniform shop.

Sports Excellence

Parents, if you placed an order for Sports Excellence uniforms in Term 1, they are now available for collection from the Uniform Shop by your child during the hours listed below.

Bucket Hats and PBC Caps

Hats are a compulsory part of the uniform and are recommended for all outdoor activities. Both the bucket hats and caps are now available to purchase from Uniform Shop for $15.

Jumpers

Jumpers are now available to purchase from the uniform shop with samples available to try on for sizing, all sizes available for $48.

Trading Times

Monday to Friday 8:15am to 9:30am and again during the first lunch break

If you are unable to come into the Uniform Shop you are more than welcome to give me a call on 07 55259331 and pay for any uniform item over the phone.

Uniform Shop payment methods are

• Flexischools Online (www.flexischools.com.au)
• Credit card
• Cash
• Cheques NOT accepted

Extra Sport Excellence Stock

The Uniform Shop currently has some extra sport ex stock available for purchase. Please feel free to pop in and see our friendly staff who can assist you with sizing.

Also please note not all sizes are available but we will do our best to assist you and your child in that regards.

Please contact myself between the hours of 8am-2pm Monday - Friday if you have any questions or would like to see if your child’s size is available. Also remember you can make your payments with me over the phone.

Mandy Webb
Uniform Shop Convenor

Administration

Cashier Window Operating Hours

Please be advised that the operating hours for the cashier/payment window at the school are strictly 8am to 1pm, Monday to Friday.

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 eg: 2014 SRS8 or 2014 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
Asia Tour	Various students	Balance $1,715	Overdue
Ski Trip	Year 11 students	2nd Instalment $500	Overdue
Student Resource Scheme Fees 2014 (whole payment)	All students	$330	Overdue
Student Resource Scheme Fees 2014 (second instalment)	All students	$165	Overdue
Excellence Program Fees	Excellence program students	Various	Overdue
Course Fees
Instrumental Music	Enrolled students	$50	Overdue
QCS	Year 12 students	$50	Overdue
Certificate I – Furnishing	Enrolled Year 11 and 12 students	Year 11 - $200 Year 12 - $100	Overdue
Certificate I - Engineering	Enrolled Year 11 and 12 students	Year 11 - $200 Year 12 - $100	Overdue
Certificate I - Construction	Enrolled Year 11 and 12 students	Year 11 - $200 Year 12 - $100	Overdue
Excursions
Queensland Cricket T20 Competition	Cricket Team	$20	Now
Gold Coast Art Central – Lake	Various students	$21	Now
Hospitality / Tourism Marriott	Year 11 and Year 10	$10	Now
Binna Burra Camp Geography	Year 12	$163	Now
Water Quality Testing	Various Students	$10	12 May
Chess – Term 2	Various students	$15.50	14 May
Voices in Paradise	Various students	$25	16 May
Seaworld	Year 10 students	$42	19 May
Cook Island snorkelling	Year 12 students	$50	23 May
Please note that all students are requested to present their Student ID card when making any payments to Student Services.

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 – Student Services

Please check with Student Services if you have lost any items at school (towels, lunch packs, uniforms, shoes, etc…)