4 May 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal's Report

Dear Parents,

Last week our school commemorated the 100th anniversary of the battle of Pozieres through holding a moving Anzac day ceremony at school which was attended by a number of special guests from our community.

The ceremony featured an address by Mr Roger Collins from the RSL Currumbin and a speech by Year 10 student Emily Ireland who reported on her trip to Gallipoli the previous year after being selected for a Premier's Anzac prize. As usual our student leaders, cadets and orchestra were pivotal in the ceremony and create a truly special and unique atmosphere.

On Anzac day itself the school captains Rosie Gale, Harry Bartlett and I represented our school at the Currumbin RSL's dawn service before joining a group of other leaders for the 11am March.

State schools seek to teach their students how to be active citizens in their local community and also to be a resource for local community groups. PBC's partnership with the Currumbin RSL in commemorating the Anzac tradition serves as an excellent example of our commitment to this endeavour.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

Senior School Update

Term 2 OPTIMA Awards Ceremonies

Our OPTIMA Award Ceremonies are an important opportunity for the Senior School to celebrate the achievements of our most deserving students. Invitations will be sent out to parents of students who will be receiving Awards in the coming days.

The ceremonies will be held on the below dates:

• Year 11 – Friday 6 May
• Year 12 – Tuesday 10 May
• Year 10 – Wednesday 11 May

Blair Hanna
Head of School – Senior School

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Online bookings are now open for Parent Teacher Interviews. At PBC parents are welcome to contact teachers at any time. However focussed time is set aside for discussing student learning at the annual interviews which will be held in Week 5 on the below dates:

• Tuesday 17 May 3.30pm – 8.00pm
• Wednesday 18 May 3.00pm – 7.30pm
• Thursday 19 May 3.30pm – 8.00pm

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. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please click below for more information about booking your interview.

Alyce Cleary
Deputy Principal - Senior School

HOD of Senior School Report

Overall Positions (OPs)

Year 12 OP students will receive their predicted OP range in an interview with senior school staff during the next week. (Year 11 predicted OPs are calculated after Semester 1). 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. They also have a dedicated QCS class in period 2 on Wednesdays and designated Turbo day sessions focussing on QCS preparation.

The next Mighty Minds after school extension masterclass is on Thursday 5 May from 3:15 to 5:15pm. All students in QCS classes A, B, C and D should be attending however all students are welcome.

QCS numeracy boost sessions are also on in the Trade Training Centre on Thursday mornings during Week 3, 5 and 7 of term. All students are again strongly encouraged to attend.

All 12 QCS students will also have masterclasses and practice exams on 23 and 24 June. The last 2 days of this term. Attendance on these dates is compulsory. Students have been informed and a letter sent to parents advising them of these dates at the start of 2016.

Performance Monitoring

All students in Year 11 and 12 will have their academic performance monitored to ensure that they are on track to receive the QCE (Queensland certificate of Education). To achieve this, student's need to be passing 5 of their 6 subjects. All students at risk will be interviewed. Students with continually poor results may enter the cancellation process if they are not actively engaged in learning at school.

Assessment Calendars

Senior school assessment calendars are published on the school website under the curriculum tab. This is a useful tool for parents and students in preparing their study timetables.

Shutdown exams will again take place in the last weeks of term.

Year 10 students preparing for SET Plan and Senior Subject Selection process

Parents and students in Year 10 are again reminded that students' academic performance in semester 1 of Year 10 will affect their eligible pathways in Years 11 and 12.

To be able to select and study 5 OP subjects and hence be eligible for an Overall Position students must achieve the following in their Year 10 studies:

• An A or B in English and Maths
• Students wishing to study a science in Years 11 and 12 (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Science 21) must also achieve at a B standard or higher in Year 10 Science
• Students wishing to study Maths B or C in Year 11 must achieve at least a B10 in Year 10 Maths

Students who receive a C5 in Maths and English in Semester 1 Year 10 may still be able to study Maths A and English in Year 11 however they will not be able to study 5 OP subjects.

Mick McDougall
HOD – Senior School

Dean of Students Report

Senior School Social Emotional Learning Program

Year 10 and Year 11 Students have been engaged in a weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program this term. Developing students' social and emotional competence is essential for academic and life success.

This term the SEL program addresses the topics of bullying, cyber bullying, cyber safety and sexting. We are very lucky to also have guest speakers from Headspace visiting the School in Weeks 7 and 8 which our Senior School Guidance Officer has organised.

The Senior School Year Coordinators, Guidance Officer and Deans of Students have enjoyed creating this course and look forward to hearing feedback from both the staff and students in the coming weeks.

Zoe Williamson
Acting Dean of Students Year 9 and 10

Middle School Update

Academic Review and Celebration

Now that reports have been received, there will be a process of review for students who are struggling with reaching their goals, especially those who have not passed their core subjects. This will involve a personal reflection by students as well as by their teachers. The teachers will discuss their reflection with the course coordinator or faculty Head and develop a plan to further support students in their classes. Individual students will also meet with members of the Middle School team to determine a plan of action to improve these results for the end of the semester. Parents will be asked to be involved in some cases and feedback to all parents of students who are involved in the process will occur.

To discuss individual course results and feedback on how your chid can improve in that course I would encourage you to book through our online system for parent interviews in Week 6. Please click here for more information about booking your interview.

Academic results being available also means a time to celebrate successes. We will be hosting our once a term OPTIMA assemblies on the dates below;

• Year 8 Monday 9 May
• Year 9 Monday 16 May
• Year 7 Thursday 19 May

Parents of students receiving awards will receive an invitation to attend but all parents are welcome at these assemblies. We encourage you to be in the Hall by 8:45am and we aim to finish by 9.30am with a coffee catch up to follow.

NAPLAN Week 5

Students in Year 7 and 9 will be participating in NAPLAN tests on Tuesday 10 May, Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May from 9am each day. There are up to 2 short tests on each day which will be completed by 11am at latest and students will return to normal course work after tests are completed on the day. If you have completed a withdrawal form for your child they will work on additional literacy and numeracy activities during this time and join classes after tests finish on the day.

I have been encouraging students to do their best by bringing the gear that is needed each day, attempting every question and working steadily through each test.

Our students have done the work that's required and should be feel confident in their approach to these tests. NAPLAN is often portrayed in the media as a competition between schools or political ammunition. At PBC we see it as a vital highly moderated benchmarking opportunity that allows us to get further detailed information about our students strengths and areas for improvement in relation to their literacy and numeracy skills. We can also use the cohort results to evaluate whether our programs and course work are effective in their delivery, the same as we would when we review our academic results each term for each cohort. If you have further questions about NAPLAN please contact me at the school.

Anita Sgalippa
Head of School - Middle School

HOD of Middle School Report

ANZAC Day Ceremonies

Congratulations to all of our Middle School students who behaved with such respect at our recent ANZAC Day Service here at PBC. They honoured Australia's past and current service men and women with great dignity.

Special thanks to the parents who supported their children in representing PBC at the March to Currumbin RSL on ANZAC Day morning. The students marched with pride for their school and their country.

Parent Teacher Nights

Many PBC parents will be attending their first Parent Teacher Nights in Week 6, in the school hall. Those dates are:

• Tuesday 17 May – from 3:30pm to 8.00pm
• Wednesday 18 May – from 3:00pm to 7.30pm
• Thursday 19 May – from 3:30pm to 8.00pm

To book, go to the school's homepage and follow the Parent Teacher Night prompts using PTO. Should you have any difficulties making bookings with PTO, please phone the school Administration and we will assist you.

NAPLAN 2016

As this newsletter is published, NAPLAN will be almost upon us in the Middle School.

Some quick reminders for parents:

NAPLAN is on the following dates:

• Tuesday 10 May
• Wednesday 11 May
• Thursday 12 May

A 'catch-up' day for absent students is on Friday 13 May.

At home

Students should:

• Be 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.

They missed a day!

If your child is ill and misses a NAPLAN test, please contact the school that morning. We will make arrangements for them to sit missed tests on Friday 13th May.

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

NAPLAN Numeracy

It is exciting that all the hard work of your young person in their NAPLAN numeracy lessons will soon be realised in the NAPLAN numeracy test to be held on Thursday 12 May.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students on bringing the right equipment to school, especially their calculators. For the NAPLAN test they will need the following equipment:

• Calculator
• 2B or HB pencil
• Eraser
• Pencil Sharpener

It would be a good idea to make sure your young person has these now and especially important to make sure they bring them to school on Thursday 12 May.

If your child would like to do any extra practice before the test they can use the booklets that they have been using in their Numeracy lessons or try visiting the link below.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish them good luck with the test and say that I know they will do the best that they can do.

Cathy Clipson
HOD Maths

STEM CUP

In Terms 2 and 4, PBC will be hosting the STEM Cup for the Southern region. STEM Cup is a series of hands-on educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) challenges for Year 5-8 students. Designed, resourced and provided by the STEM Education Network and Griffith University, the challenges give students the opportunity to further develop their STEM skills and increase their engagement with STEM by participating in a series of weekly challenges.

Based on a sports team model, STEM Cup is aimed to be competitive and build student STEM knowledge to ultimately earn their team a place at the Grand Final at Griffith University. The top 20 teams from across the northern, southern and western regions will have the opportunity to compete at the Grand Final in June.

PBC has entered 11 teams of three students to compete in the STEM Cup and is being held in the Trade Training Centre on a Monday afternoon this term (or Friday on the weeks with a public holiday). Parents/guardians of these students are more than welcome to come along and watch. Last week was registration week, followed by fun demonstrations conducted by Sid the Scientist from Griffith University. The serious competition starts this week!

Teacher Krista I'Anson is our STEM coordinator and has worked tirelessly for our STEM program, with support of fellow teacher Sarah Webb and our STEM Ambassadors. We have also drummed up extra support for STEM Cup, with older students volunteering to help out, along with teachers Dugald Allen and Rachel Kousek.

The PBC STEM ambassadors work in conjunction with Griffith University to increase interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics here at PBC. Year 10 students, Annika Danielsen and Amy Cooper, along with Year 11 students Amelia Cody-Byfield, Shelby Craik and Elise Watkins were selected at the start of 2015 to be our Ambassadors due to their dedication, contribution and leadership in science. Last year this talented bunch ran various STEM activities, and will continue this year.

Leanne Bramley
HOD Science

Enterprise is THE Word. PBC wins $20,000 grant

PBC's Enterprise Education Program (EEP) has just been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Queensland Government. The grant is part of the Advance Queensland Young Starters program delivered by the Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation.

Over eighty Year 10 students studying Business and Financial Literacy will now undertake an eight week experiential program developed by "Start Up Apprentice". This program will develop their entrepreneurial skills and capacity using mentors and facilitators from the real business world. The program culminates in a pitching event where each team will pitch their idea to a panel of community judges – think Shark Tank!

Another benefit for PBC is the funding of breakfast workshops for any student interested in entering the CPA's "Plan your own Enterprise" competition. These workshops will be facilitated by an ex-student of PBC, Kaylene Langford, who owns and operates her own company called "Start Up Creative". If you are an interested student then please see Mr Mackay in D block to register your interest.

Year 10 financial literacy students working in their groups with their business facilitator developing their business models.

"Proudly supported by the Queensland Government's Advance Queensland initiative"

Neil Mackay
HOD SOSE, LOTE, Business

Advance Queensland Innovation Summit

As part of our Year 10 Financial Literacy Start up Apprentice Program, Josh Andrews, Milli Limkin and myself (Louie North) attended the Advance Queensland Innovation Summit.

The three day summit was held in Brisbane and showcased the many new start up business ideas. We got to attend various workshops with guest speakers such as Don Meij (Dominos CEO) and Steve Baxter (Shark Tank Judge). The day provided us with lots of new ideas and examples of creative ways to start up a new business.

Louie North
Year 10 student

HPE News

Study within the learning are of Health and Physical Education encompasses a range of topics and content that are underpinned by five propositions. These propositions guide all learning within Health and Physical Education.

1. Strength based approach – this approach focuses on building knowledge and capability in students to make informed decisions. This can be applicable in both health education and physical education. It differs distinctly from earlier models of health education where we taught as if all students would engage in the risky behaviour or choice. A strengths based approach enables students to learn what resources they currently have access to and how to activate those resources when required to make a decision. As a parent you should hear comments such as "making healthy choices" or "building relationships" or "improving performance" instead of comments like "don't / do" or "can't / can."
2. Focusing in on educative outcomes – this focuses the work we do on the planned or intended outcomes for students. This moves HPE from a 'teach then assess' model to an integrated development of students within the area of study. This is actioned through levels of units studied across different years to ensure a continual development of knowledge and capability. As a parent you may hear comments over time such as "we are studying relationships again" but rest assured, this is a purposeful approach to developing students. A second advantage to progressively cycling learning across year levels is the chance to draw on learning from one area to inform another. An example of this is learning about respectful relationships between peers in a unit on health and then applying that knowledge to development of teamwork in a movement based unit.
3. Health literacy – is the capability to access, understand and analyse relevant information to make decisions about health. This approach teaches students to be critical of information they receive, and to investigate that information prior to making decisions. As health literacy develops, students will seek further information and ask questions of the advice they receive.
4. Valuing in, through and about movement – moves HPE from a concept of sport education (how to play the sport) to a valuing of movement. This forefronts the acquisition of movement and movement capability by students rather than development of specific skills. This has resulted in a range of activities being studied in HPE with assessment calling for more than skill performance. Study of movement now draws on learning from relationships and leadership to inform participation.
5. Critical inquiry – the concept of inquiry goes beyond learning for recall. Inquiry challenges students to make decisions based on evidence instead of regenerating default decisions reinforced throughout society. Critical inquiry asks students to determine if information is relevant, valid and reliable prior to considering it in any decision making process. Assumptions and preconceptions will be challenged, enabling students to become independent thinkers.

As your child journeys through HPE at PBC, you can be assured they are being developed in each of the propositions mentioned above.

Shane Roberts
HOD HPE

Navy Seahawk visit to PBC

PBC was thrilled to receive a visit from a Navy Seahawk helicopter on Wednesday morning, 27 April. Piloted by two ex PBC students, Commanding Officer Marc Pavillard and Lieutenant Luke Mein, the helicopter landed on the oval in front of an excited Year 8 audience.

The Squadron was returning from ANZAC commitments on the Sunshine Coast and used the opportunity to visit PBC.

The students were invited to walk around the helicopter and speak to the pilots. A 'question and answer" session was later held in the hall, where they discussed topics about not only the helicopter itself (speed, cost, purpose) but also about careers in the Defence Force.

At the end of the session, the staff and students gathered on the oval to witness the helicopter take off and begin their voyage back to their home base of HMAS Albatross (NSW).

Tracey Cardinal
A/Deputy Principal Senior School

National Schools Constitutional Convention

Earlier this year, Year 12 student Giselle Kilner-Parmenter was selected as one of 25 Queensland delegates to attend the National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra from 16-18 March.

Giselle reports

Arriving in Canberra, we were taken to Parliament House and introduced to all 120 students from around Australia who were also participating in the event. We were fortunate enough to witness the Parliament in action during question time before being given the opportunity to meet our local senators, including Karen Andrews MP and the Speaker of the court himself, the Hon.Tony Smith MP.

Over the course of the three days in Canberra, we listened to guest speakers and Education Ministers from Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. This really gave me an insight into how diverse the education systems are not just across the world, but also within Australia itself. Students were given the opportunity to voice their opinions on current Australian topical issues within soapbox sessions.

This opportunity has further inspired me to pursue a post school pathway in Law and I would like to thank PBC for this experience.

Photo credit: Office of the Hon. Karen Andrews MP

Giselle Kilner-Parmenter
Year 12 student

Drama Excursion

Year 10, 11 and 12 Drama and Drama Excellence students enjoyed the production of Educating Rita performed at QUT Gardens Theatre this fortnight.

The play explored themes of redemption, education and identity through the central characters of Rita and Frank. It was a heart-warming production laced with humour and insight.

Suzanne Parker
Drama Excellence Teacher

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 closing 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

Dates to remember

Optima Awards

• Year 7: Thursday 19 May
• Year 8: Monday 9 May
• Year 9: Monday 16 May
• Year 10: Wednesday 11 May
• Year 11: Friday 6 May
• Year 12: Tuesday 10 May

Parents of students receiving awards will receive an invitation to attend but all parents are welcome at these assemblies. We encourage you to be in the Hall by 8.45am and we aim to finish by 9.30am with a coffee catch up to follow

Parent teacher Interviews

Parent Teacher Student Interviews are being held in the Hall in Week 5, at the following times:

• Tuesday 17 May from 3:30pm to 8.00pm
• Wednesday 18 May from 3.00pm to 7.30pm
• Thursday 19 May from 3.30pm to 8.00pm

Parent / Teacher / Student Interview nights allow parents and carers to follow up Interim Reports and discuss ways in which students are setting themselves up for success.

Please see our Parent Teacher Interview booking instructions . Bookings can be made online via the PTO website, or by downloading the PTO mobile app. For more information regarding the PTO mobile App please click below.

Please note: When using the PTO app, you will need to add your school using code 5vk2a.

Cross Country Trials

Cross Country trials will be held on Thursday 5 May.

Only students who nominate to run will be allowed on the course. All other students will be in normal classes. It is compulsory for all Sports Excellence students to run on the day in the allotted times unless covered by a medical certificate. Please see website for further details.

NAPLAN

Students in Year 7 and 9 will be participating in NAPLAN tests on Tuesday 10 May, Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May from 9am each day.

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.

Congratulations to Year 10 student Jessie Cottell, who recent competed at the Queensland Junior State Lawn Bowls Titles in four different events: Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours. Jessie came away with a State Title and a few medals, including:

• QLD Under 18 girls Singles champion – Gold Medal
• QLD Under 18 Open Pairs – Silver Medal
• QLD Under 18 Open Fours – Bronze Medal

It was also announced after the event that Jessie was one of five girls that had been selected to represent QLD in the QLD U18 team at the upcoming test series vs NSW in July and again at the National Championships in Adelaide later in the year.

Well done to Year 7 students, Tayla Miller and Sunny Bower who competed for from Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics Club in the Senior Challenge 2 competition at Moreton Bay College this month.

Both girls were selected for the Queensland state team despite tough competition. The 2016 National Gymnastics Championships will take place from 29 May to 5 June in Melbourne.

Congratulations to Year 7 and 8 students Ella Brow, Charlotte Dawson, Skye Mason and Casey Walker who took out first place in the Girls Under 14's Divison 1 Basketball Queensland competition.

The team came second in the State Titles in Ipswich over the Easter holidays and will now be be competing at the National Titles in Newcastle in the September holidays. Good luck girls!

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 the handbook.

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

Surviving the HSC

Please follow the link below for more information about the 'Surviving the HSC: Stress Management' 5 Week Group Program for Year 12 students, held by Living Well Psychology and Counselling:

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

Careers in the Australian Defence Forces

We have just commemorated ANZAC Day and recognised the men and women who fought in all wars and served our country.

The Australian Defence Force offers young people a 'lifestyle' career that's quite different to all other civilian type jobs.

Australia is investing around $100 billion dollars over the next 30 years upgrading and building new ships for the Navy, $40 billion on new surface warships, and $50 billion on submarines.

These ships require talented young Australian's to build, operate and manage sophisticated software and technology systems. The training provided is first class and provides personnel with a career path post ADF service.

Defence Force Jobs

The beneath site is a great site for students to explore.

The ADF provides a huge range of jobs across all sectors such as Business, Administration, Education, Combat, Security, Communications, IT, Intelligence, Engineering, Healthcare, Science, Logistics, Hospitality, Trades, Technicians, Support Services, Management and Officer Training.

The ADF employs 57,000 permanent service men and women with a further 23,000 part timers on active reserve. Of the 80,000 employees Army employs 43,000 with Navy and Air Force around 19,000 each.

A good place to start if students aren't sure which service or job they are best suited to is Job Finder an interactive tool that will match jobs.

Some jobs require you to be a certain age, or have certain qualifications. By providing information about yourself, the ADF can show you jobs that are more relevant to you, your interests and your qualifications.

Defence Recruitment Centre

Individual training of Australian servicemen and women is generally provided by the services in their own training institutions. Each service has its own training organisation to manage this individual training. Are students eligible for the ADF, find all the answers here: Click below.

Download ADF Resources and Information

Here you can download information about career opportunities across the Navy, Army and Air Force, joining instructions and the recruitment process, the forms you'll need, tests and interviews, education and training, fitness and much more

Steve Jones
Guidance Officer Senior School

Middle School Guidance Officer Report

6 Common Myths about Depression

Depression is frequently on TV, radio and the internet. The media uses catchy sound bites – for depression, this has created many myths. Since these myths create an inaccurate picture of depression and may lead you to strategies that aren't likely to work, please follow the link to the PDF below to take a look at them.

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.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Traineeships in Hospitality and Business. Applications open now.

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.

Hospitality traineeships: Grill'd Coolangatta, 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.

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

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

Cert III Business Trainee Caltex Elanora: Administration role. Two positions available, both school based. One position is for Year 12 student and will continue to part time/fulltime next year

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

Gold Coast Trades College Open Day

Please follow link to PDF below to find out more about the Gold Coast Trades College Open Day. All welcome.

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 and also online at flexi-schools at a cost of $70.00 limited stock is available. Samples are available to try on.

PBC Jumper

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

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

PBC Alliance Breakfast – Special Offer for PBC Parents and Caregivers

If you are part of a local business or organisation, a past student of PBC, or just looking to get involved in your local business community, come along to the PBC Alliance Breakfast on Friday 20 May.

Special offer: A two for the price of one offer is available to the first 20 RSVPs who would like to bring along an industry contact.

Visit the link below and use the special offer code 'Industry guest' when submitting your RSVP

When: Friday 20 May 2016
Time: 6:45am – 8:15am
Where: PBC State High School Trade Training Centre
Guest speaker: Wayne Hickson, Program Manager Communication and Media for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC).

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

New Website

The PBC Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of our official website:

For all information about how to get involved with the Alliance, including membership and partnership information; details for upcoming events; and to view our business directory, make sure you head on over to our new website!

Caitlin Lea
PBC Alliance Coordinator

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 the link below to register today!

'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.