22 July 2014

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents,

This week our school community celebrated NAIDOC Week with a variety of activities highlighted by a School Celebration assembly on Wednesday 16 July. The assembly was hosted by Brent Stockall, teacher and Indigenous Support Coordinator, Madison Lucas and Harrison Lucas who are two of our Indigenous student leaders and local Elder Aunty Joyce was the official guest.

Palm Beach Currumbin State High values our local history and the special contribution that Indigenous families past and present have made to PBC which has significantly influenced where we are today.

In any given year our student population consists of around 5% Indigenous students, many of whom participate in our Academic, Sports and Creative Arts Excellence programs.

The celebration was held in our new undercover area and all year levels participated wonderfully. The ceremony included:

• A traditional Welcome to Country by Aunty Joyce
• The national anthem sung in both Yugambeh and English by Laura Suttell (Yr 9)
• Traditional dances from our very own Indigenous dance group Bpootharum Dancers
• Sally Treveton (Yr 12) spoke eloquently about this year’s NAIDOC theme
• Year 11 student Fletcher Harrold gave a moving account of what being Indigenous means to him

A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the following awards:

Academic

• Jasper Garner (Yr 8)
• Summa Mount (Yr 9)
• Giselle Kilner-Parmenter (Yr 10)
• Sally Treveton (Yr 11)
• Harrison Lucas (Yr 12)

Top Achiever NAPLAN 2013

• Giselle Kilner-Parmenter

Sport

• Charlie Duke (Yr 10)
• Ethan Roberts (Yr 11)

Djairi Award

• Jnaya Saxby (Yr 12)

On behalf of the school community I would like to congratulate Mrs Wendy Wise, Mr Brent Stockall, Mr Selwyn Apanui, our Indigenous Liaison Officer, and our new Indigenous Support Worker Mr Errol McDonald for the fantastic job they did putting together such a meaningful and thought provoking Celebration.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

Have Your Say

Parents/Caregivers, school staff and a representative sample of students are encouraged to take part in this year’s School Opinion Survey and share their opinions about what this school does well and how this school can improve.

Access details for the Parent/Caregiver Survey will be sent home this week —these are not linked to individuals, and you cannot be identified in the survey results that will be reported back to the school, or by the department.

Parents/caregivers are welcome to complete their survey online at the school. School computers will be available in the Pathways Centre. The survey will remain open until 3 August 2014.

If you haven’t received any survey access details by the end of this week, please contact Tracey Veale on telephone 07 5525 9301 or email tveal7@eq.edu.au.

Senior School Update

It was fantastic to see the way that our students presented themselves ready to learn on Monday. I was able to walkthrough a number of the senior classes and I was very impressed by the work ethic and behaviour in every classroom I visited.

The Importance of Striving for Continual Improvement

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardour and diligence.” Abigail Adams.

This week I am talking to students about the importance of continually working towards improvement. As a school we continually set targets and assess our progress towards them and it should be no different for each of our students.

When you get your child’s report it is important to sit down and discuss how they are progressing towards their targets and what they now need to do to continue to improve. Don’t hesitate to contact their teachers and or the school for advice and strategies for improvement. All teachers have their work email addresses on the school website and will email back as soon as possible.

PBC/Griffith University Experience Day

Last week we had 120 academic excellence students from Year 11 visit Griffith University for a PBC/Griffith university experience day. It was a great day that was designed around giving PBC students an insight into university life and the types of courses they may end up studying. Griffith University is one of PBC’s partners and this partnership has led to many of our students accessing direct entry and scholarships. We continue to foster this relationship as it continues to lead to great pathways for our University bound students.

Nigel Hughes
Director Senior School

Welcome Back

It is always great to see PBC return to life after the school holidays, and we hope our Seniors enjoyed a well-earned break.

Reports will be emailed home on Friday 25 July. For this reason, it is important that the school has an accurate email address. Should you be concerned that your contact details are not current, please phone the school on 5525 9333.

Reports provide a wealth of information not only on students’ performances in Semester 1, but on ways to improve. At this time, every student in the Senior School should be aiming to set themselves up for success. Year 12 OP students should be aiming for the highest position in each of their subjects. Year 12 Selection Rank students should strive to get into the highest possible bands. (For example, a low B is significantly better than a high C). Year 11 students should be giving each assessment item their best effort and drawing on feedback, to prepare for Year 12. Finally, Year 10 students should be developing good work habits in the classroom and at home, to prepare for the rigours of the coming years.

Parents are reminded that students should use the teacher feedback in their reports when setting their OPTIMA goals (see the Student Diary, p.5). Research shows that consciously setting these goals is the most likely positive impact on assessment outcomes. Be part of the conversation with your student. What do they need to do this semester to improve their results? How can they better meet the criteria? What effort do they need to make to achieve their goals?

Parents are also reminded that there is support for students who need it. Homework Club, Tuesday afternoon Maths and English tutorials and a company which offers one-to-one tutoring after school are just some of the ways in which PBC students work to overcome obstacles. See the PBC website or contact the school for further details.

2014 Schoolies

Is your student about to complete their schooling? Are they thinking about Schoolies activities? Encourage them to attend the annual Gold Coast Schoolies Community Safety Response. You can help them celebrate their end of schooling safely. Volunteers are currently being recruited to assist with the Schoolies Support Team. Volunteering is a great way to keep you in touch with the Safety Response, without cramping the style of your teenager! With over 30,000 school leavers estimated to visit the Gold Coast each year – it is possible you may not even run into them during your shift. Visit the website for more information: www.schooliesvolunteer.com.au

Sharon Hillcoat
Deputy Principal Senior School

Diploma in Business

As per last year the school will offer a Diploma in Business course for Year 11 students to commence shortly. This 18 month course will be conducted after school by an outside provider on two afternoons per week. The fee for this course is $2000.

Successful completion of a Diploma earns a QTAC rank of 82 which is equivalent to an OP of 9. It provides a pathway to University and up to a year’s credit in Business degrees. This may mean very significant future savings on the cost of University degrees.

Students who are enrolled in this course will be able to apply for a spare so they can manage their workload.

An information evening with the provider, Kings CAT, will be conducted at school on Wednesday July 23 commencing at 6:00pm in Y block.

To register your interest or to obtain more information please contact Mr. McDougall or Ms Halford in the Senior School.

QCS

Year 12 QCS master classes will be conducted in the school Hall during period 4 on Wednesdays by Mighty Minds. Students may also be invited to remain behind for a 30 minute tutorial after the session. This is the final preparation for the QCS exam which will be conducted on 2 and 3 September.

Any Year 12 student not involved in the QCS program does not need to attend school for Period 4 Wednesday.

Year 11

The Year 11 Senior Schooling program also commences this Semester. All students will receive literacy and numeracy lessons during Wednesday period 2 to assist them with their senior schooling and the QCS test in 2015.

Year 10

Year 10 students have commenced taster lessons during Period 2 on Wednesdays. These lessons are designed to assist students with their selection of subjects for Years 11 and 12 which will be conducted at the end of this term.

Mick McDougall
HOD Senior School

Middle School News

One semester away until our inaugural Year 7 cohort joins PBC

With one semester left until the PBC Middle School welcomes our inaugural Year 7 cohort in 2015 our school is fully into the planning implementation stage. As this is a major initiative that is occurring across all Queensland Schools the Education Department recently reviewed all Queensland State High Schools against the ‘Principles of Junior Secondary’ to ensure their readiness for the introduction of Year 7 students. PBC was involved in this review process at the end of last semester. This departmental process has enabled PBC to reflect on the key initiatives that have been introduced over a number of years to develop our Middle School in readiness for our inaugural Year 7 students. I am pleased to announce that the review report has outlined that our school is exhibiting a high level of readiness across all ‘Principles of Junior Secondary’.

Semester 1 Reports

On Friday 25 July the 2014 Semester 1 Student Reports will be emailed to parents/guardians. All parents are strongly encouraged to review the report collaboratively with their child, spending time acknowledging the positive aspects of the report and reflecting on areas for improvement. It is also vitally important that parents support their child in establishing goals for Term 3 and outlining actions that can assist them in achieving them. To support this at PBC we expect that all students will complete their OPTIMA Plan (Page 4 of Student Planner) in conjunction with their parent/s and class teachers and commit to achieving their goals.

Every day counts

It is widely accepted for student learning to be enhanced and developed over a unit, term and/or year that their attendance at school and in class is a vital ingredient. Studies outline that high levels of student attendance at school is one of the greatest indicators of enhancing and improving a student’s enjoyment and achievement levels. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our parents and/or guardians for supporting the school in ensuring students are at school with purpose and readiness to learn. I would also like to put the challenge forward that further improvement is possible and required to support our culture of high expectations for all students.

Athletics Carnival

Friday 1 August the PBC Track and Field Carnival will be held on the school oval. All parents are welcome to attend to support their son/daughter in a great school event. I encourage all students to actively participate and support their Sports House in what will be a fantastic day.

Blair Hanna
Director of Middle School

Optima Code

Be respectful

For those who are regular readers of our newsletter you may have noted a theme with my pieces. The theme is the OPTIMA code. The code that seeks the best behaviour of our students to help them become Safe, Respectful, Learners.

Today I am referring to being Respectful and how this applies to our uniform code.

The rules for the uniform at our school can be found in the student planner and on our website.

We know that when students come to school in the correct uniform this goes a long way to getting them in the right frame of mind for learning. Following the uniform code also leads to less transgression of more serious rules. This is why we are diligent in enforcing the uniform expectations.

As a parent you have a lot of control over the way our students come prepared to school. Some areas that we would like your help with are:

• Skirt Lengths. Skirts should be knee length. Over time some students have grown taller and not replaced the skirts. This will be a focus of our school over the next few weeks. If you notice that you daughter’s skirt is not knee length please organise a replacement for this. After Week 2 short skirts will become a uniform infringement and attract a detention.
• Shoes. Black polishable leather or synthetic uppers to be worn with the formal uniform. This has always been the requirement and students are being reminded that canvas or sports shoes are not acceptable.
• Jewellery and make up. No visible make up is allowed to be worn and the jewellery policy restricts to a minimum amount the jewellery that can be worn.

Your help in keeping students attired in keeping with the uniform code also helps keep our school focused on learning and achieving and is part of what makes us a great school to attend.

Peter O’Brien
Deputy Principal Middle School

From the Dean’s Office

Uniforms

With the recent cold weather conditions, parents are reminded that the PBC jumpers are on sale in the uniform shop. Thank you to the many parents who have supported the school’s dress code by making sure their students are in the full and correct uniform on a daily basis. Year Coordinators will also be focusing on ensuring that the girls are wearing their skirts at the correct length.

The school continues to receive feedback from the local community about the commendable way our students present themselves off school grounds whilst wearing the PBC uniform.

If you have concerns about any aspect of the uniform policy, or if your child is temporarily unable to wear the full uniform please contact your Year Coordinator.

Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students

Due to recent amendments to the Education Act (2006), the school will be reviewing this important policy and making changes in accordance with the recommendations of the government’s Safe, Supportive and Disciplined School framework. These changes may include the school issuing out of school hours detentions (i.e. Saturday morning), as well as developing an internal suspension program.

All members of the school community will be advised throughout the development of these new procedures.

Parenting Course

The Parenting Teenagers Course will be held at Palm Beach Currumbin State High commencing Wednesday 13 August 2014 in the Trade Training Centre. The course is made up of five weekly sessions lasting approximately two hours, including time for supper. Session topics include:

• Keeping the end in mind
• Meeting our teenager’s needs
• Setting boundaries
• Developing emotional health
• Helping them make good choices

Who is it for?

• Are you a parent, step-parent or carer of one or more children aged 11 to 18 years old?
• Would you like to meet other parents at a similar stage?
• Would you like your family life to be the best it can be?
• Are you struggling as a parent of a teenager?
• Would you like to improve your skills as a parent of this age group?

If you answered yes to any of those questions then this course is for you! The course is for any parent or carer whether you feel all is going well or you are facing challenges. The course is for every type of parenting situation, including parenting on your own, step-parenting and parenting as a couple.

While the Parenting Teenagers Course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for parents and carers with or without a Christian faith, and contains some Christian material.

Whatever your situation, the practical tools you learn can help to improve and strengthen your family life.

What can I expect?

• A great atmosphere that is open, encouraging and fun. Courses are run in all kinds of venues – homes, restaurants, cafes (after hours), community halls, churches, schools – but, wherever your local course is run, you should find a great atmosphere and a friendly welcome.
• A delicious meal or snack – each session offers something to eat and drink, giving you space to relax and chat to other parents or carers.
• Practical talks that are informative and fun, either given live or played on DVD. They include filmed clips of parents and teenagers sharing their own experiences, street interviews and advice from parenting experts.
• Small groups based on the age of your oldest child so that you can meet other parents/carers who are at a similar stage to you.
• Time to discuss the challenges you are facing and how to establish long-term strategies for your own family. However, you will not be required to share anything about your family life that you would prefer not to. Every part of the course is optional, including contributing to the small group discussions.

Expert Panel

At the end of the course you are invited to attend the ‘Panel of Experts’ including Police, Nutritionist, Youth Counsellor and Child Psychologist. These people will be on hand to answer any questions you may have from the course or not answered by the course.

• Cost: $15 per person/$25 per couple including manual and refreshments.
• Venue: Palm Beach Currumbin State High – Trade Training Centre. Somebody will be at the gate to guide course participants.
• Time: 7pm to approximately 9pm (may finish earlier)

Further information can be obtained at this website http://www.relationshipcentral.org/parenting-teenagers-course

Bookings essential by contacting 55 346 099

Thanks

Thank you to Leoni Kent, who acted in my role during a recent absence. She did a fabulous job and was a valuable support person to many students who access help through our office.

Tracey Cardinal
Dean of Students

Guidance Officer News

QTAC – YEAR 12 Tertiary applications

Applications for 2014/2015 Admissions open 5 August 2014.

What does this mean for 2014 Year 12s?

Year 12s will apply the same way they always have, selecting the TTT (Twelve to Tertiary) application and starting the application with their LUI (or equivalent interstate or IB student number) and PIN.

Do applicants need to create an account before they apply?

No. This new development will be introduced in Semester 2, 2015 and applicants will only need to create an account at that time if they already have, or intend to add, Semester 2 preferences. QTAC will contact these applicants at the time to advise them on what they need to do.

Year 12 Presentation

There is a presentation available to view on the school website under Support and Resources / Academic Resources / Tertiary Resources.

The presentation helps you to assist your students with their QTAC applications. It includes information about how to apply, choosing and ordering preferences, key dates, QTAC fees, services available once the application is lodged, responding to offers and more.

Note, the presentation advises that Year 12 students will lodge a TTT application as in past years. They will not create an account to lodge their application. (Refer to item above 'TTT applications continuing for 2014/2015 Admissions'.)

Steve Jones
Senior School Guidance Officer

School Council Elections Complete

The election for a non-teaching staff member of our school council was completed on 17 July 2014. The nominated candidates were Kirsten Hague and Marnie Loxton. We congratulate Kirsten Hague on her election to the PBC School Council.

Our complete PBC School Council is comprised of:

Mr Robert Prasad Parent Member
Mr Andrew Budd Chair
Mr Stephen Loggie Official Member
Ms May Christiansen Teaching Staff Member
Mr Peter Moore Parent Member
Ms Kirsten Hague Non-Teaching Staff Member
Ms Lily Prasad Student Member
Mr Tom Moodie Student Member

Australian Vocational Student Prize

Congratulations Lachlan Mitcherson

The Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) gives national recognition to achievements in vocational training completed in secondary education, particularly those in senior secondary years and promotes the value of gaining vocational skills while at school. It acknowledges that vocational education prepares students for further training and employment.

Each year schools are invited to nominate students who have chosen to do practical, vocational training while completing their senior secondary studies.

Nominated students must:

• have completed, or be due to complete, Year 12 in the year of nomination
• have completed, or be due to complete, a Vocational Education and Training programme or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship to a minimum Certificate II as part of their senior secondary studies
• have their vocational education and training or Australian School-based Apprenticeship results recorded on their senior secondary certificate
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

We congratulate Lachlan Mitcherson on being awarded an AVSP for 2013.

The support students receive from their school communities, training providers and local employers is invaluable. Lachlan has acquired skills and knowledge for the workplace and has received an incredible start to his chosen career.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

2014 Early School Leavers Survey

The Queensland Government is conducting its annual statewide survey of students who left school in Years 10, 11 and prior to completing Year 12 in 2013. The Early School Leavers survey is a brief, confidential survey that provides a picture of the employment, study and life choices made by Queensland school leavers in the year after they left school to understand why young people leave school early and to help early school leavers make positive career choices.

Between July and August, our students who left school in Years 10, 11 and prior to completing Year 12 last year can expect to receive instructions to complete a web-based survey or a telephone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office to complete the survey. Please encourage them to take part. If their contact details have changed, please assist the interviewer with their updated details or forward the survey to their new address so they can participate. Thank you for your support of the Early School Leavers survey in 2014.

For more information visit http://www.education.qld.gov.au/nextstep/ or telephone toll free on 1800 068 587.

Sports Excellence Trials for Students

Students entering Year 9 to 12 in 2015 wanting to try out for a Sports Excellence Program for 2015 will have an opportunity to trial on the 14 August 2014. You will need to fill out a form to be eligible to trial so please see Student Services or the Sports Office to collect your form. Once completed please hand back to Student Services to be registered to trial.

Tara Judd-Gonzales
Excellence Program Enrolment Officer

Mathematics Department Update

Targeted Numeracy Lessons – Year 8

As part of PBC’s whole school numeracy plan and our commitment to improving the achievement of each and every student, the entire Year 8 cohort will participate in targeted numeracy lessons in Semester 2.

The lessons will take place on Wednesdays during period two and will be designed according to the strengths and weaknesses of each student. Data will be gathered from a practice NAPLAN test, conducted in week one. This will then be analysed so that the specific needs of each student can be determined. Students in core classes will receive an individual timetable for numeracy and will rotate each Wednesday according to their numeracy needs.

Australian Mathematics Trust Competition – Academic Excellence

On 7 August the students in Academic Excellence will participate in the Australian Mathematics Trust Competition. This is designed to challenge the students in a fun, yet competitive, manner. Certificates obtained from competitions such as these look great as part of a resume. Good luck to all students!

Fiona Scannell
HOD Mathematics

What’s In Store In Semester 2 For CAX

With half the year down, the best is yet to come from the CAX Program.

CAX MEDIA will once again be presenting animated films as part of the Swell Sculpture Festival. This is a unique partnership with PBC’s CAX Media students having exclusive access to the sculptures before the festival, in order to animate clay versions of them in original-devised short stop-motion films. CAX Media students will also be presenting their school at the Film Festival in Term 4.

CAX DANCE, DRAMA and MUSIC are well into Gold Coast Eisteddfod preparations, looking to continue their proud tradition of success. 2013’s campaign saw our CAX students receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings in all sections. The Gold Coast Eisteddfod runs throughout August and September and we wish our students the best of luck!

CAX DANCE will also be showcasing their Eisteddfod dances as part of PBC’s Dance night, to be presented in Term 4. CAX Alumni and professional dancers Anna Johnston, Chris Van Doren and Anthony Ikin have already been in as guest choreographers to our CAX Dance students, Anthony Ikin fresh from delivering an exclusive dance workshop at PBC during the holidays with two back-up dancers from Britney Spears’ Las Vegas show.

CAX DRAMA is looking ahead to the Gold Coast Drama Festival in August, looking to go one better than last year. All year levels of CAX Drama placed as runners-up in last year’s festival, and fingers are crossed that we can take it out this year!

Also in August, all CAX students will have the opportunity to access valuable pathways information, with our Creative Arts Careers Expo taking place in the Trade Training Centre on 22 August as part of the whole-school careers expo. Representatives from major tertiary institutions, as well as talent agencies, will be present to guide and advise CAX students from Years 10-12 in their post-secondary goals and aspirations.

Some of these aspirations have become reality for a group of CAX alumni, who performed in a variety of productions over the holidays. CAX Drama alumnus Harmony Breen and CAX Dance alumni Kyla Towell and Jeunita Antao recently featured in the spectacular Gold Coast Arts Centre production of Jesus Christ – Superstar, while CAX Music alumnus Genevieve Tree starred in Harvest Rain’s production of Cats at the Brisbane Convention Centre.

Congratulations go to these alumni who continue to inspire our current cohorts and who are testament to the pathways success that PBC’s CAX Program can bring our students.

Finally, kudos must go to the almost 70 PBC dancers, singers and instrumentalists, who spent the first week back from the holidays wowing audiences in Brisbane as part of the 10th anniversary of the Creative Generation: State Schools Onstage showcase.

PBC is unique in that we have participated in this event that promotes State School Excellence in the Arts every year since its inception, and have opened the event for the last two years running.

A special thanks and acknowledgement must go to the parents of these students, who have supported them, transported them to and from Brisbane and in some cases, attended every one of the four shows over the weekend of 18 July. Without the efforts of this PBC community, opportunities like these would not be possible.

Trent Ivett
CAX Coordinator

NAIDOC

2014 PBC NAIDOC Assembly

PBC NAIDOC Day 2015 has been privileged to witness the first Indigenous PBC dance group ‘Bpootharum Dancers’ perform at the school NAIDOC assembly. Aaron Henderson led the PBC group to present a variety of Indigenous dances depicting local stories of the Bundjalung tribe. The Bpootharum Dancers include Stephanie Jurisich (Year 8), Britney Noffke, Stefanie Noffke, Tayte Lamos (Year 9), Fletcher Harrold, Dominique Bryan Thompson and Fletcher Harrold (Year 11).

Bpootharum represents the place where the pelicans met in Tweed Heads. This was a sacred and traditional area and the students chose this name themselves. Former student Stephen Larcombe of the Bundjalung Kunjiel Dancers, and assistant Aaron Henderson led Indigenous dance workshops for Year 8-12 students during Term 2 each Friday during first lunch to assist the students prepare for the traditional performance. Congratulations to the dancers and Blake Buxton assisting with the didgeridoo for providing our first authentic PBC indigenous traditional dance performance.

After the assembly and morning tea Indigenous students participated in indigenous games and storytelling.

Wendy Wise
Head of Department Early Access Centre

PBC Asia Tour

23 Students and 3 PBC staff met at Coolangatta airport on the morning of 28 June 2014 to head off on an educational and cultural tour of South East Asia organized by the SOSE/LOTE/Business faculty. Looking back I don’t think any of us had any idea of the experiences we were in for.

The first week was spent on a whirlwind tour of Vietnam which included a tour of the war remnants museum, visiting the My Son ruins to learn about Cham architecture and religion and shopping for tailor made clothes in Hoi An. Day three saw us on a boat ride to Cu Lao Cham island where we were met by a local guide, Huong, who gave us a walking tour of the island and local villages. We visited pagodas and temples and enjoyed lunch and a swim at a traditional restaurant overlooking the bay. We stayed with host families who allowed us to help prepare the evening meal and got an insight into the livelihoods of the local people, such as: making fishing nets, baking traditional cakes and weaving material. Our last day on the island was a lovely break as we sailed in tradition fishing boats around the island to view the coveted bird’s nest caves and snorkel in the South China Sea. We wrapped up Vietnam with a day at the Cu Chi tunnels built in 1948 to assist the Vietnamese to combat the French, and then used again during the Vietnam war. The entire area of Cu Chi is the most bombed, shelled, gassed and generally devastated area in the history of warfare.

Day seven introduced us to Laska, who would be our Khmer guide for the next six days, and to an eight hour bus journey across the border into Cambodia. A long and slow journey interrupted only by a stop on the side of the road to try a ‘delicacy’ of forest tarantula. Our time in Cambodia allowed us to assist in the Snack Pack program which provides food and general health education to local village children and orphans, visit the spectacular Angkor Wat Temple complex, catch a boat out to Ton Le Sap (the floating village) and spend some time in class with the village primary school students. Once back on dry land we visited Tuol Sleng (Pol Pot’s secret prison), and spent a confronting and deeply moving day at the killing fields. Before we left Cambodia we did get the opportunity to shop at the infamous Russian markets (providing a real taste of monsoon rains and poor drainage!)

The last stop on the tour was through Malaysia to Indonesia, where we traveled straight from Medan airport to Bukit Lawang in the North Samatran jungle. We started out on a trek into the Gunung Leuser National Park to view the semi-wild orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys and a variety of rainforest tropical birds. We enjoyed lunch by a creek and spectacular views, and a night out under the stars. From Indonesia we flew to Singapore to enjoy a day exploring the amazing Changi airport before embarking on the final flight back to the Gold Coast.

It was a truly awesome trip that we all feel very lucky to have been a part of, and would recommend to anyone who gets the opportunity. To summarise it in a brief statement I could only say: 15 days, nine flights, five countries and a lifetime of memories that will never be forgotten.

Courtney Underwood
Teacher

Stunning Time Piece

I would like to offer my congratulations to Tobin Williams for the clock he designed and produced in Mr Peach’s Year 9 Technics class. As HOD of ITD I am always proud of the great work students produce when given the flexibility and freedom to design their own projects. The meticulous attention to detail that is evident in Tobin’s clock is a credit to him and it demonstrates the fantastic ability that he has in this subject.

Well Done!

Don Saunders
HOD ITD

Oral Health Services - Dental Van

Students in Years (10,9,8A,B,C,D,E) have been provided with an offer of oral health care examination card to take home.

If your child is enrolled in one of the grades listed above or are new to the school and did not receive an examination card and would like to arrange for your child to receive oral health care please contact the Oral Health Call Centre 1300 300 850. Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Excluding Public Holidays.

If your child requires disability access please identify this requirement with the Call Centre Operator.

School Based Youth Health Nurse Notes

Breakfast

Eating breakfast every day is one thing that helps you to keep mentally agile throughout the day and improve your health. It kicks starts your metabolism for the day and keeps your insulin levels stable. Try to incorporate different types of foods into your breakfast to ensure a balance of nutrients such as a mixture of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Breakfast helps to build up the daily servings of fruit and vegetables recommended by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council. Eating breakfast is crucial for firing up the brain resulting in better concentration and productivity throughout the day and to avoid those “hangry moments.” A few good breakfast ideas: fruit, muesli, yoghurt/milk, eggs on wholegrain toast and a piece of fruit, omelette or porridge. Get creative in the kitchen and select foods from the five food groups and avoid the sugary quick fixes.

Judy Nunn
School Based Youth Health Nurse

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 and are selling FAST! You can purchase a warm knitted jumper 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 5525 9331 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 will assist you with sizing.

Please note not all sizes are available but we will do our best to assist you and your student in that regard.

Please contact myself between the hours of 8am-2pm Monday - Friday if you have any questions or would like to see if your student’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	3rd Instalment $1000	Due Now
Student Resource Scheme Fees 2014 (whole payment)	Various students	$330	Overdue
Student Resource Scheme Fees 2014 (second instalment)	Various students	$165	Overdue
Excellence Program Fees	Excellence program students	Various	Overdue
Course Fees
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
C Generation Show	Various students	$35	27 June
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…)

Community Events

List Your Community Event with the PBC Newsletter

If you are holding a community event, sign-on day or fundraiser and want to get the word out to the community, you can list your event at the end or our Newsletter.

Go to our website at https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au/Calendarandnews/Newsletters and view our current newsletter.

Look on the left side click on the View Local Events link to see what’s happening around the area.

If you would like to promote your event please email the details and any accompanying material (e.g. photos, fliers) to info@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Upon approval of the Executive Principal we will list your event.