19 April 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal's Report

Dear Parents,

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 that sustain this culture by inspiring and mentoring students and recognising collective and individual achievement.

Over the first half of this term we will 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.

Following the ceremony a parent morning tea is held and senior administrators, including myself, will be present to discuss the school and its future directions.

Parents and grandparents of recipients are invited and enthusiastically encouraged to attend. I understand that older students often are very skilled in distancing parents from their education, however, I'm absolutely convinced that acknowledgement of achievement has an important role to play in inspiring young people to strive for success and I look forward to chatting to you then.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

Senior School Update

It is with great pleasure that I welcome everybody back to Term 2 following a well-deserved Easter break for our senior students and staff. Term 1 provided a great foundation for our students as they build their study skills and strategies and the positive relationships that will enable them to achieve success this year.

Term 1 Interim Reports

Please beware that your child's Term 1 Interim Report will be emailed to parents from the end of Week 2 of this term.

These reports are a vital piece of feedback for our senior students and their parents/guardians on their progress at this stage of the year. It is imperative that time is spent reviewing these reports and discussion between parent and child occurs to assist in the setting of goals for the coming term.

Parent/Teacher/Student interviews

Please also be aware that Parent/Teacher/Student interviews will be held in Week 6 to discuss progress. These meetings are an essential communication point that allows all parties involved to build a clear understanding of what it will take for each student to achieve their best outcome. Appointments will open on Friday when reports are sent.

Please see dates and times below:

• Tuesday 17 May 2016: 3:30pm-8pm
• Wednesday 18 May 2016: 3pm-7:30pm
• Thursday 19 May 2016: 3:30pm-8pm

Term 2 OPTIMA Awards Ceremonies

In the week commencing Monday 9 May the Senior School Term 2 OPTIMA Award Ceremonies will take place. These ceremonies represent an important opportunity for the Senior School to celebrate the achievements of our most deserving students. Please be aware if your son/daughter is receiving an award you will receive an invitation to attend the Term 2 Award Ceremony.

Blair Hanna
Head of School – Senior School

HOD of Senior School Report

QCS Masterclass

On Friday 15 April Year 12 QCS students participated in a masterclass with Mighty Minds and completed their second short response practice test. Other students had the opportunity to complete the following courses: White card, Responsible Service of Alcohol, Microsoft and BRAKE certification.

Interim Reports

Interim reports will be finalised this week and emailed to parents. All results in the Senior School will be analysed to ensure that students are on the appropriate Senior Schooling pathway.

QCE Eligibility

Students in Year 11 and 12 need to be passing at least five of their six subjects to ensure that they remain eligible for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Students whose results indicate that they are not actively engaged in the learning process at school will have an intervention and be monitored by the Senior School administration team. Students who continue to be "at risk" will have their enrolment status at the school reviewed.

OP Predictions

Year 12 OP predictions will be completed during Week 3. Students will then have a scheduled OP estimation interview with a Senior School staff member. Year 11 students will receive their first OP prediction when more results are finalised after Semester 1. Students who receive a predicted OP higher than 15 may need to consider alternative pathways to tertiary studies.

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 2016.

Subject Changes

Subject changes in the Senior School are currently being finalised. These changes are subject to availability and take place only after the signature and permission of relevant Heads of Department and Parents. Once these changes have been processed students can collect their new timetables in Y block.

Mick McDougall
HOD – Senior School

Dean of Students Report

Welcome back to all, it has been wonderful this week to see our senior students energetic and refreshed from a deserved break as they head into Term 2.

It is important with the start of each new term to remind parents and students of some aspects of our uniform policy. As we head into the cooler months, compliance with available PBC outerwear is important to maintain standards of dress both within our school and the local community. The blue knit jumper with or the new PBC jacket with school logos are the only approved jumpers for students within the senior school. These are available from the Uniform Shop. The only exception to this is the Year 12 senior jersey, which is due to arrive for distribution within the coming weeks.

In terms of jewellery for all students, only a wrist watch and one small earing in each ear is permitted. Excess rings, necklaces and nose studs/rings will all be required to be removed whilst at school. For further information on our Uniform Code, please refer to page 3 of the Student Planner.

Thank you to all for your efforts thus far this year, students within the Senior School are continuing to set high expectations across all areas of their schooling. We look forward to an outstanding Term 2.

Zoe Williamson – Acting Dean of Students Year 9 and 10
Mitch Kennedy – Dean of Students Year 11 and 12

Middle School Update

Welcome back for Term 2, I hope both parents and students are feeling refreshed after the Easter break.

Attendance

Getting back into our routines is very important. At the moment, the most vital of these routines is attendance. Supporting regularity of attendance each day and every lesson is the most important thing you can do to help your child with their schooling.

Reporting

Reports will be out soon for last term's work, this is a key time to reflect with your child on the efforts that they are putting in at school each day and on their 'at home' tasks and assignment work. Questions to ask them, as a good place to start are:

• Do they think they are putting in their best each lesson and all lesson?
• What is getting in the way of them doing their best?

Supporting your child with their reading log, their weekly spelling list and their regular maths homework are routines that you can help build into the week around their family and extra-curricular commitments.

Parent Interviews

Parent interviews are on in Week 6 and I would encourage you to meet with your child's teachers to work together to get the best outcomes for them.

Along with reflecting on the term past, it's also the time to set some goals for this term and what actions will be needed to achieve them. I ask our teachers and our students to challenge themselves in this goal setting as it's from discomfort and pushing ourselves a bit that great growth will come.

NAPLAN

In Week 5 our Year 7 and 9 students will be sitting NAPLAN exams. These exam results are used by our English and Maths teachers to tailor programs to continue to build on the literacy and numeracy skills as the students move on to the next year level. At PBC we value these tests as research has shown that they are the best indicator of future academic success and of university entrance exam scores. We are encouraging students to follow our motto of doing their best when it comes to these exams. Our staff and those at the primary schools have been working on building the skills needed for these exams for years but there are little things that can be done in these last few weeks.

Exams are one of those times in life where we have to prepare for our best performance, a bit like a job interview, a grand final, or, as I found this week, delivering a eulogy for a loved one. Yes there is stress in these moments and it's important to talk to your child and share how you manage yourself in a situation where you have to bring your best performance. Other factors that will help, that as a parent you can support them with, will be getting enough sleep, eating healthily, doing some physical activity and not over scheduling them in the lead up.

If your child has a recognised anxiety disorder which could be triggered by this type of event please talk to HOD Middle School about whether withdrawal from the exams may be appropriate. You may also contact me at the school if you have further questions please.

I will also be putting some tips regularly on our school Facebook page over the next few weeks so be sure to like the page and follow:

Anita Sgalippa
Head of School - Middle School

From the HOD Middle School

ANZAC Day Ceremony at PBC

The commemoration of ANZAC Day is one of only two occasions during the school year when our entire school community comes together. All students will attend our PBC ANZAC Day Service at 9.20am on Friday, 22 April, in the Senior Quad. Parents are welcome to attend.

Middle School students who wish to represent PBC in the march to the Currumbin RSL Morning Service on Monday, 25 April must first register their intent at the Middle School Office. Students are required to wear full formal school uniform, with school hats and water-bottles strongly advised. Students who attend the march are not required to stay for the Service. Marching will assemble at Winders Park at 10.40am for a 10.55am step off, the service commences at 11.15am.

Students who represent the school at the Currumbin RSL Morning Service may register the time towards their Community Service record.

Assessment Calendar

The Middle School Term 2 Assessment Calendars have been published on the PBC website . Students have been asked in assemblies to look up their year level's calendar and copy the pertinent information into their diaries. Remember, having this information displayed in a public space at home can also help the whole family consider how best to support students.

NAPLAN 2016 is coming!

NAPLAN is always an exciting time for students in Years 7 and 9. Students have made a great deal of effort to fine-tune their literacy and numeracy skills, and this is a chance to challenge themselves and show themselves they can do.

This year, the tests fall on Tuesday 10, Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 May, with a 'catch-up' day for absent students on Friday 13 May.

How to prepare

Students have been well prepared at school in literacy and numeracy. There is no 'study' required. At home, students can ensure they are best prepared for the rigours of the tests by:

• Being prepared – punctual, and with the correct equipment
• Sleep well the night before
• Eat well on NAPLAN mornings – including some protein and carbs to think clearly
• Hydrate – but not too much!

What to bring

Students will reduce their stress levels if they have the equipment they need. Please check that your child brings:

• Several 2B or HB pencils
• Blue or black pens (Tuesday only)
• Eraser
• Sharpener
• Calculator (Thursday only)

This is the only permissible equipment. Students must have a proper calculator - SMART watches and mobile phones are not permitted in the test rooms.

Be on time!

Tests begin at the start of Period 1 each day. Your support in having students arrive at school on time during NAPLAN is much appreciated.

Further information

If you require additional information regarding NAPLAN, please contact the Middle School Head of Department, Sharon Hillcoat on 5525 9333.

Sharon Hillcoat
HOD Middle School

Special Education Program News

Several of our Year 7, 8 and 9 classes have commenced a variety of elective courses including Home Economics, Art and Manual Arts. Students have reported thoroughly enjoying participating in these classes, learning new practical skills and developing problem solving ability. The Manual Arts classes have made a variety of wooden objects including a tackle box and jewellery box, along with a perspex mobile phone holder and a mini-skateboard.

Zoe Williamson has taken the role of Acting Dean of Students for Year 9 and 10, and we welcome Lorna Wotherspoon to PBC who is replacing Zoe during this time. Lorna is presently teaching Year 7 Maths, English and SOSE. We also welcome back Rachel Wise from maternity leave. Rachel, along with Kylee Gelkov, is case managing our Year 9 students, and teaching in a variety of curriculum areas across Middle and Senior Schools.

Year 12 Canoe Excursion

In Term 1 our Year 12 students enrolled in the Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Studies. They had the opportunity to learn and practice simple canoeing skills at Tallebudgera Beach Outdoor School. This was a perfect sunny day filled with teambuilding activities, lessons on how to canoe, free swimming, smiles and a whole lot of laughter.

Melissa Mruck
SEP Teacher

Year 10 ASDAN Program

On Wednesday March 9, Year 10 Students visited Palm Beach Police Station as part of the ASDAN program. This excursion was focussed on community awareness. We were lucky to have David Sammons (School Based Police Officer) show us around the police station.

Students met several officers, they had an experience of wearing bullet proof vests and were taught how speed radars work. All the students had an informative learning experience and are more aware how police operate in our community.

Monique Van Der Horst
SEP Teacher

Fellowship of the Green Thumb

The PBC Special Education Program is growing - literally. 2016 will see the construction of a market garden, otherwise known as "The Fellowship of the Green Thumb", designed to teach Special Education students how to grow and cook healthy food, methods of innovative use and recycling waste, along with basic business skills.

The fellowship aims to provide students with a range of skills such as planning the construction of garden beds, landscaping, soil preparation, composting and crop rotation. The program will also teach students about growing produce for market by working closely with the canteen and Home Economics faculty to provide herbs and vegetables needed for food preparation. The program has benefited from a donation from Rocky Point Mulch which has enabled us to commence construction of garden beds.

Early work, such as weeding, planting of seedlings and planning of garden beds, has seen great success. Students who otherwise fail to engage in a classroom environment have been enthusiastic participants, some even assuming leadership roles during working bees and has been a very rewarding experience for both students and staff.

Dan Byron and Thomas Flood
SEP Teacher Aides

PBC Leo Club News

Beach Care – Community Care

The Leo club of PBC not only helped to fund the Tallebudgera Beach Care program, but on Saturday 19 March, members of the Leo club also worked at the site helping to plant trees and rejuvenate the area.

Queensland Youth Week Program at Thrower House

During the holidays a group of Leo members along with Lions and Lioness members of Palm Beach organised a BBQ at Thrower House as part of a Queensland Youth Week program. The group worked on the BBQ and participated in the activities of the program. PBC Leo member Elaine Summersford's guitar and singing performance entertained the crowd.

PBC Leo Club

Celebrating 'Commonwealth Day' – GC2018 Schools Connect Program

School Captains Rosie Gale and Harry Bartlett were lucky enough to spend the afternoon with local and state dignitaries this week, celebrating 'Commonwealth Day', held on 14 March each year.

PBC continued its relationship with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Committee after becoming a part of the 112-school community in 2015.

The students were given a unique opportunity to network with leading figures within the Commonwealth Games team, discussing the involvement and opportunities available our youth prior to this global event. Both our Captains represented the school with pride and maturity.

We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Games team as 2018 fast approaches.

Harry Bartlett and Rosie Gale with His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland (along with other students from local primary schools)

Mitchell Kennedy
Dean of Students – Year 11 and 12

Model United Nations Assembly

Year 12 student, Seraphina Smith, won the right to represent Rotary and Palm Beach Currumbin in Canberra for the national 'Model United Nations Assembly' (MUNA) in August this year.

Sponsored by Rotary e-club, Saturday 19 March was PBC's inaugural entry into the MUNA competition. Michelle Borg, Seraphina Smith and Joshua Wingett represented our school alongside 30 other teams from across the district at Tweed Heads Civic Centre. Seraphina was one of two students selected to represent our Rotary district in Canberra. Should our district win, they go on to represent Australia at MUNA International.

Every year, Rotary organises and hosts MUNA. Schools adopt a country, dress in their national costume, attend the flag ceremony and then debate the merit of a range of resolutions from that country's perspective, chaired by the Secretary General. Teams are expected to research the physical, political and cultural aspects of their country. They must consider the arguments for and against the resolution from other nations and dispute or support their claims.

This year, students debated the merits of:

• Regulating international migration
• Protecting of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
• Intensification of efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls

PBC were a stand out due to their ability to work as a team, respond to the statements made by other nations, and use of philosophy and reason to add weight to their arguments.

Deb Reid
(Very proud) Philosophy Teacher

Year 11 Semi-Formal

The 2016 Year 11 Semi-formal was an evening to remember. Over 230 students and 10 teachers including the Executive Principal Mr Loggie, Head of Senior School Mr Hanna, Deputy of Senior School Ms Cleary and Senior Dean of students Mr Kennedy, enjoyed life beyond the school gates and ended Term 1 with an evening of socialising, dining and dancing.

Guest speakers Mr Aaron Zimmerle and Ms Bianca Wise espoused their words of wisdom on school, life after, success and overcoming failure. Their words were indeed inspiring. It was also a wonderful evening to showcase the talent within the Year 11 cohort. Laura Suttle wowed us with her amazing vocal timbre, and had the entire cohort mesmerised with "Let it Go", the duo of Kyra Cumming and Teagan Mills was also something to behold.

After much dancing, laughter and lots of photos, school was finally dismissed at 10:15pm and the holidays began. A huge thanks must be extended to Mr Peach (Year 12 Coordinator), and student helpers Emily Ireland and Corben Thorsby for their organisation skills. Overall it was an excellent evening where the students represented the school with pride and were exceptionally behaved on the evening. I am so looking forward to the coming term and seeing the current Year 11 cohort through this very busy year.

Amanda Stewart
Year 11 Coordinator

Current Year 6 Students – Year 7 PBC Sports Excellence Enrolments 2017

If your student would like to apply for a Sports Excellence Program at Palm Beach Currumbin State High for 2017 please submit your application by the cut-off date - Friday 13 May 2016.

For all excellence enrolment enquires please contact the Excellence Enrolments Manager Tara Gonzales-Judd on 07 5525 9418 or tgonz6@eq.edu.au

ANZAC Ceremony at PBC

The School ANZAC Assembly will be held on Friday morning 22 April at the main assembly parade grounds.

The ceremony will commence at approximately 9:20am followed by a morning tea.

For seating and catering purposes, please RSVP by emailing events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au or phoning 07 5525 9340 by Wednesday 23 March 2016.

Please follow link below to view formal invitation:

ANZAC Mid-Morning Service at Currumbin RSL

On Monday 25 April 2016 the Anzac Day Mid-Morning Service will once again be held at the Currumbin RSL Cenotaph.

We would like to take this opportunity of inviting PBC students to march at this service.

Please follow link below to formal invitation with further details:

School Council Successful staff nominations

IMPORTANT: School Council successful staff nominations.

Please follow the link to the PDF below to view the declaration of results for the 2016 School Council staff representatives

Student Achievements

PBC would like to encourage parents to email us with any great recent achievements from your student. These achievements can be in The Arts, sporting, academic or community service. We would love to hear from you! Please email us at news@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au with details of your student's achievement, photos, and/or any links to media articles that we can share.

Year 9 student Sarah Evans has made an incredible contribution to cancer research, partaking in the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave. Sarah bravely shaved her head to fundraise over $1720!

Sarah would like to thank teachers Mr Brown, Miss Harvison and the Thrower House Youth Advisory Committee who went out of their way to help with this endeavour.

Congratulations to Year 8 Creative Arts Excellence Media students Matthew Lee and Kynan Quartly who both won places at the Suncorp Future Film Makers Awards last month. Matthew and Kynan were then lucky enough to take part in a Masterclass with the Australian Film Television and Radio School and the Queensland Touring Film Festival over the Easter Holidays.

Year 9 Sports Excellence student Lua Suero has been selected to represent Queensland in the Under 15's team at the FFA Football Championships in Coffs Harbour later this year. A fantastic achievement, well done Lua!

Congratulations to Year 7 Kayak Excellence student Daniel Hardwick, who has received a gold medal in the 2016 Australian Canoe Marathon Championship, Under 12 Men's Distance – 3.75km category.

Well done to our Year 12 Music Excellence students for their incredible display of talent in their musical performances late last term.

Senior School Guidance Officer Report

QCS Special Provision – Year 12

Any Year 12 student affected by a medical condition, impairment, or exceptional circumstance that may affect their access to the test or their demonstration of achievement in the test may be entitled to special provisions.

Medical conditions, impairments and exceptional circumstances and the documentation required can be found in here .

Obtaining documentation

Documentation is required for most applications. Students are responsible for obtaining current documentation to support their application (e.g. medical certificate).

Please note: A student may submit an application directly to the QCAA if they have a reason for not submitting their application through their school (e.g. if they have a medical condition they do not wish to disclose to school staff). In this case, the student or their parent/carer should phone (07) 3864 0227 for information and an application form.

Please make sure you check the 2016 Special Provision Handbook link provided to see if you qualify for special provisions.

For all applications or enquiries please contact Steve Jones (Guidance Officer - Senior School) via email sjone79@eq.edu.au

Bond University's Scholarship Program for Australian Year 12 Students

Bond offers a broad range of scholarships for those who excel in their academic, community or sporting pursuits. Students who are high academic achievers, active members of the community, elite sportspersons, or making a different to the lives of others are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Process:

• Visit www.bond.edu.au/scholarships to find out more about the scholarships available to year 12 students and to start an online scholarship application
• Students can create a login and return to an application at any time before scholarships close on 31 July

Bond University Experience Days

Year 11 and 12 students who would like to experience what it would be like to study at Bond University please note the following areas in a specific day designed for High School students.

Please register using the following links:

• Thursday 28 April – Health and Sport Sciences
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/47602/health-sport-sciences-experience-day
• Wednesday 11 May – Business and Commerce
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46362/business-and-commerce-experience-day
• Thursday 12 May – International Relations
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46340/international-relations-experience-day
• Thursday 12 May – Hotel and Tourism Management
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46371/hotel-and-tourism-management-experience-day
• Thursday 12 May – Actuarial Science
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46370/actuarial-science-experience-day
• Saturday 21 May – Biomedical Science and Medicine
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/47601/biomedical-science-medicine-experience-day
• Saturday 21 May – Law
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/47612/law-experience-day
• Thursday 26 May – Communications, Film and Interactive Media
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46334/communications-film-and-digital-media-experience-day
• Wednesday 15 June – Architecture
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46339/architecture-experience-day
• Thursday 16 June – Psychology
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46337/psychology-experience-day
• Wednesday 22 June – Environments, Planning and Urban Design
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/event/46341/environments-planning-and-urban-design-experience-day
• Friday 5 August - Business Ideas Camp
  Registration Link - https://bond.edu.au/ideas-camp

Defence Force Recruiting

Defence Force Recruiting Gold Coast will be conducting a Health jobs Information Evening on Thursday 21 April commencing at 6pm at its Robina office.

The Information Evening will be presented by a Senior Air Force Nursing Officer and will cover the various specialisations and avenues of entry. Students who are seeking a career in health specialisations should attend to hear more about the benefits of a health career in the Australian Defence Force.

Steve Jones
Guidance Officer Senior School

Middle School Guidance Officer Report

3 Quick Tips to Improve Confidence

Is a lack of confidence holding you back from the life you want to live?

People come to therapy for a variety of reasons such as anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship difficulties and substance issues just to name a few. However, in my clinical experience of working with a broad range of clients and their varied issues there is a consistent issue that crops up. Time after time it is reported that a lack of confidence holds people back from engaging with life in the way that they want to. The natural result of low confidence is inaction, holding back and living a smaller life.

When exploring confidence it is interesting to understand the history of the origin of the word confidence. 'Con' meaning with and 'fidence' coming from the Latin word fides, which is the root of the words fidelity and faith. So confidence literally means 'with fidelity' or 'with faith'; that is being true to oneself. When embarking on anything new or different or challenging it is normal for difficult feelings to arise. The urge to run away from these difficult feelings and to wait for feelings of confidence is a strong temptation however this is the antithesis of a confident action because the act of avoidance has no self-faith. The best thing to do is to feel the difficult feelings fully and engage in action. Mindfulness skills can help make the full experiencing of difficult feelings manageable. It is following the action of being true to oneself that ''confident'' feelings begin to emerge.

When addressing your confidence issues I encourage you to consider:

1. Identifying what is really important to you, what really matters to you deep in your heart? Clearly articulate your values and give due consideration to how you want to spend your finite time here on earth.
2. Reflect on things that you have already achieved. Consider things which at one time, before you attempted them filled you with difficult thoughts and feelings. For example your first day at high school or starting a new job.
3. Have an awareness of your body language and how you communicate to others. Stand tall with your shoulders back, look people in the eyes and speak clearly. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy reveals in this TED talk how standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident can help

Anna Willis
Guidance Officer Middle School

Pathways Centre News

School based traineeships available for Year 10 and 11 students in 2016

We have many exciting opportunities to start the term in the Pathway Centre Y Block. Job boards are updated weekly with new positions.

Hospitality traineeships: Cherry Red Café Burleigh, Wendy's the Pines, Barefoot Barista Palm Beach, Crema Espresso Robina, Surfers Paradise Beach Café, Noodle Box Robina, and Fiery Deli Burleigh

Cert III Business: Angus and Coote Robina, Blooms the Chemist the Pines, Aurora Institute of Training, Subway stores (various locations).

First National Real Estate Palm Beach and Burleigh. Cert III Business traineeships. Duties include reception and property management.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Traineeships in Hospitality and Business.

Cert III Sport and Recreation: Burleigh Pools - get your Bronze Medallion, pool lifeguarding and CPR as part of your traineeship.

Bunnings Warehouse: Year 10 students only. Taking expressions of interest now. School based traineeships Cert III Business at Bunnings Warehouse Burleigh. Trials will be offered to successful applicants at the end of Term 2.

Kmart stores: Taking application for Indigenous students in Year 10 and 11. Positions available at The Pines, Robina and Tweed Heads.

School based apprenticeship Year 11 students only: Glazier apprenticeship, Molendinar business. Do you have an interest to work in a niche market using some of the latest technology in glazing and the opportunity to secure a long term future? Taking applications now.

Love your current job? Would you like to turn it into a traineeship? Come to the Pathway centre and let's see if we can create a traineeship for you in your current role.

The Pathway Centre is open before school and first break to apply for any of the above positions

Sonia Shreeve
Industry Liaison Officer

Uniform Shop Update

Uniform Shop Trading Hours

PBC Navy Jacket

The PBC navy jacket is now available to purchase from the uniform shop at a cost of $70 limited stock is available. Jackets will be available to order on Flexischools from 22 Apri.

PBC Jumper

The PBC jumper's have been restocked and are available to purchase for $48.00

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 currently out of stock, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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.: 2016 SRS8 or 2016 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).

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.

PBC Alliance

Save the Date - PBC Alliance Breakfast

When: Friday 20 May 2016
Time: 6:45am – 8:15am
Where: PBC State High School Trade Training Centre

The PBC Alliance would like to invite you join us at breakfast to network with other business owners and be entertained by our guest speaker, Wayne Hickson, Program Manager Communication and Media for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC).

We will be in touch with further details and invitations very soon.

Visit and like the PBC Alliance Facebook page to stay up to date:

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 https://qparents.qld.edu.au/ to register today!

Renewal of Pedestrian Bridge over Currumbin Creek

Please follow the link to the letter below to find out more about the renewal of the Pedestrian Bridge over Currumbin Creek.

The bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists from April to July 2016 due to restoration works.

For further information please visit the link below:

ANZAC Eve Symbolic Sleep Out

Mothers Day Classic

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'Below Average' Comic Strip

About the Comic

High school. It's a daunting place, especially when you're at the bottom of the social ladder… where we find four friends trying to survive their final days of senior year. Join Marina, Maddison, Amy and Olivia as they embrace adolescence with a refreshing and humorous approach to daily life in this new addition to the Palm Beach Currumbin High School Newsletter.

Below Average is a fortnightly webcomic created by cartoonist Nicholas Cleaver in mid 2010. It follows the day-to-day adventures of four not-so average teenagers: Marina, an inventor suffering with obsessive-compulsive disorder; Maddison, a blissfully ignorant foodaholic; Amy, a sarky game fanatic; and Olivia, the kookiest member of the group.

The strip's primary theme is humour, and focuses largely on friendship, school and the four girls' incompatibility with established society.