12 September 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents

Providing our students with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and abilities is a crucial component of our school. In fact, student leadership plays a critical role in the success and functioning of PBC.

The school has a range of student leadership positions that afford individuals the opportunity to develop their skills at the same time that they work to improve the student experience. In particular, our School Captains and Vice Captains work closely with the school administration to ensure every student is aware of PBC expectations for conduct and actively promote the myriad of opportunities available for them to engage in. Our Middle School student leaders play a similar role and are key members of this collaborative process.

These students take on the responsibility for modelling our high standards each and every day and promote the desired culture of the school. We value dedication, co-operation, fairness and inclusivity and it is imperative that our Captains and Vice Captains embody these values.

The Student Council plays a key role in supporting our School Captains and Vice Captains in meeting their responsibility to capture the student voice and create a shared vision for improving PBC. All members of the Student Council work collaboratively on generating the ideas that improve the student experience at PBC.

Our school has a proud tradition of excellent student leadership and I believe there is clear evidence that this tradition has been continued this year. With this in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of these students for their fantastic work in 2016.

I would like to acknowledge Ms Alyce Cleary, Mrs Sharon Hillcoat, Mr Mitch Kennedy and Ms Amanda Stewart who have worked tirelessly to develop the leadership capabilities of each and every one of these students.

Early in Term 4, the 2017 School Leadership selection process will conclude. This intensive process involves nomination, speeches in front of their year level, voting (student and staff) as well as interviews with a selection panel.

This year we have again had a large number of students apply for the position of 2017 School Captain. Of these students listed below, 2 students will be selected as School Captains and a further 10 as Vice Captains. During week 1 and 2 of Term 4, candidates will deliver speeches to their cohort, convincing both staff and students of why they are the best choice to lead PBC in the upcoming school year.

Each of the candidates should be extremely proud of their courage and poise whilst delivering these speeches. Next term each of the candidates will attend an interview with the Executive Principal and Head of Senior School after which the final decision will be made. We are very fortunate to have many students who are prepared to accept responsibility for leadership of our great school and I would like to congratulate the following candidates for nominating for positions in 2017:

Thank you to all of the students who put their names forward and good luck for the remainder of the selection process.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

Senior School Update

Year 12 Queensland Core Skills Test

On Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 August our Year 12 students undertook the 2016 QCS Test, with students completing over eight hours of core skill examination, the culmination of what is a 2 year journey of planning and strategy.

The commitment shown by our Year 12 students and staff throughout this year exemplifies the strong learning culture that is evident in the Senior School. In particular this year, all of our Year 12 teachers of Authority subjects and our Year 12 QCS program teachers have worked above and beyond to ensure our students have received the best preparation possible.

Our cohort conducted themselves superbly across both examination days, working not only to the strongest of their ability but setting a wonderful example as to how senior students should approach key assessment within our school community.

We thank all students for their diligence and preparation. We wait in keen anticipation that all of the hard work our Year 12 students and staff have demonstrated this year transpires into fantastic QCS results.

All students are encouraged to complete the QCS Reflection Survey to assist in enhancing the program for future graduating cohorts. Students are to click on the link on the right-side of the PBC Website Home Page or go to the link below.

Year 10 SET Plan Interviews

Last Thursday 1 September our Year 10 students and parents were involved in our Senior Education and Training (SET) Plan interviews. These interviews provided a great opportunity for our teachers and Heads of Department to sit one-on-one with students and parents to map out individual pathways to success in the senior schooling years. The level of detail and planning required to ensure the Year 10 SET Plan process runs effectively and efficiently is enormous. With this in mind, I would like to thank those teachers who volunteered their time to be part of the interview process and to our Senior School Guidance Officer, Mr Steve Jones, for his organisation of this key event.

Attendance

Research has shown a direct correspondence between attendance and student results. It is disappointing to still see senior students arriving at school late and having more than an acceptable amount of absences.

Students are reminded that ‘EVERY DAY COUNTS’ and they are accountable for attending every class – every day unless there is a medical or other reason for them not to be in attendance. We are looking forward to working with parents to ensure improved attendance leading to better results.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, please enjoy the term break and come back refreshed and ready to finish off the year on a positive note.

Blair Hanna
Head of School – Senior School

Senior School Deputy Report

Child Protection Week

The Child Protection Week Awards held at Parliament House in Brisbane on 1 September saw Laci Christiaen PCYC Youth Engagement Officer awarded for Best Regional Program. Laci worked out of the Elanora Police Beat for almost two years with numerous PBC students and has since moved on to a new role in PCYC State Office.

During her time at the Police Beat Laci developed and facilitated several programs including Project Booyah. This project has been a great collaboration between the Queensland Police and the Gold Coast PCYC at Broadbeach Waters. During her time at the Police Beat Laci impacted many young people in a very positive way.

As well as delivering current programs, she enhanced them, and created new programs tailor made for schools. One program 'BIF' Boxing Imagination Focus has been a great way to help young people with anger management and social skills.

With a $1000 donation from the Palm Beach Lions Club the program has been delivered to over 100 young people. Many other programs were developed and delivered in local schools including PBC. Since Laci's departure to the State Office the position has been discontinued and efforts are underway to obtain funding for a continuance of the Youth engagement position.

PBC congratulates Lacy and the Elanora Police Beat team on their achievements.

Alyce Cleary
Deputy Principal – Senior School

HOD of Senior School Report

Year 10/11 Shutdown Exams

Year 11 students enter the shutdown exam period as of Monday 12 September. Copies of the Shutdown Exam Timetable can be found on the PBC Website. Similarly, Year 10 students will enter Shutdown on Wednesday 14 September. In all shutdown exams attendance and full school uniform is compulsory. Failure to attend scheduled exams requires a medical certificate as per PBC Assessment Policy and this is to be presented to the relevant Head of Department at the first opportunity. Please note there is no exam shutdown for Year 12 students, their attendance across all subjects for the week is as per normal, where students will commence work on Term 4 Assessment.

Mitch Kennedy
Head of Department – Senior School

Middle School Update

Members of the Middle School leadership team have been participating in the School Council's strategic renewal projects. I travelled to Melbourne last week as part of a learning plan to visit three schools who are being recognised for their success in providing a model of inclusive education in their school community. Each project team is responsible for drafting recommendations for School Council once their learning plan has been completed. This will occur in early Term 4.

The term is travelling so quickly I am sure parents can't believe it is holiday time again. The students have been working so hard and will be ready for a break come 3.05pm on Friday 16 September. Assessment and feedback will be occurring right through to Friday so I ask that holidays not be extended and that school term dates be respected in line with our 'everyday counts' culture.

Can I remind parents that school starts on Tuesday 4 October due to the Monday public holiday. There is also a state wide student free day on Monday 17 October. On that day middle school staff will be involved in professional development linked to 2017 work. I hope this advance notice will help with organising family calendars over the next month or so.

This week students have been continuing to explore the theme of Aspiration which is very pertinent for our Year 8 and 9 cohort as they will be involved in considering subject selections for 2017 in the next few weeks. We have decided to run a Parent Information Night on Wednesday 5 October for Year 9 parents and students so we can share details about Queensland's planned changes to Senior School Assessment which will impact on this year level. They will be the first to be assessed in this way in 2018. An invitation has already been sent out to Year 9 families and I would encourage you to RSVP to secure a place.

Anita Sgalippa
Head of School - Middle School

Middle School Deputy Report

Within my position as the Acting DP Middle School it has been a pleasure to focus on Attendance, Behaviour, Achievement and Wellbeing for our Year 7 to 9 students. PBC is extremely diverse and has a rich culture of high expectations to optimise student learning, mental health, social and emotional well-being. The Middle School team is an extremely hard working team and it is vital productive partnerships are strengthened and enhanced with students, staff, parents and the wider community.

A highlight of Term 3 was attending the Optima Assemblies to celebrate student success in effort and behaviour across all classes and to meet our middle school parents. Term 4 student aspirational goals should include effort and behaviour within each of the Key Learning Areas. Students achieving ‘Excellent’ in both effort and behaviour for any 6 subjects for their Semester 2 Interim Report will be awarded an Optima certificate at the Term 4 Optima Assemblies in Weeks 5 and 6.

Student Case Management is a key area within this role and we welcome parent contact at all times. At PBC we thank you for your continued support across all areas of your child’s education.

To ensure effective communication for staff and parent/carergivers:

• Update contact details when necessary including phone, email and addresses of key persons for OneSchool student information.
• Visit the PBC website for parent newsletters, staff emails, assessment calendars.
• Log in to Q Parents for days absent or student information.

Student support is also available at:

• PBC Homework Centre PBC Library Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7.45am – 8.45 am and Tuesday 3.15am to 4.15 pm
• Mind Gym: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8.15-8.30am Virtual Classroom E Block
• Thrower House Suspension Program to support students and families Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1.30-5.30pm and Wednesday 2.30 to 6.30pm. Phone 07 5581 1622

Wendy Wise
Acting Deputy Principal – Middle School

Head of Department Middle School Report

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

A/Deputy Principal Wendy Wise and I have recently had the opportunity to be part of the interviewing of 32 Year 8 candidates for Middle School Student Leadership 2017 positions. The calibre of young people attending PBC was reflected in the fine way in which these young people presented themselves. A final selection will be made shortly and the new Leaders formally presented at the OPTIMA Assembly in Week 5 of Term 4.

MEETING ACADEMIC COMMITMENTS

The end of term is nearly with us and students are anticipating their well-earned breaks. A reminder once again that students are expected to attend school up to and including Friday 16 September. The holidays extend for a fortnight, with school returning on Tuesday 4 October after the Queen’s Birthday holiday. A reminder that students who have not met their academic commitments by completing all assessment at the end of term will be required to do so on the first day back.

Middle School Term 3 reports will be emailed home to parents on Friday 14 October. These are interim reports, meaning that they provide an indication of your child’s academic achievement, effort and behaviour in each subject, without comments. Should you have particular concerns, do contact your child’s teacher directly, using the email address on the PBC website.

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

The school holidays are a great opportunity for students to extend their learning in informal settings, relax and prepare for their final term.

The Gold Coast City Council and Wesley Mission have a fabulous program of free school holiday activities, run through Thrower House (across the road from PBC). Each day is packed from 9am to 5pm with games, craft and social events catering for young people aged 12 to 17. For details, go to the Thrower Holiday Program website.

Sharon Hillcoat
HOD Middle School

Arts News

Drama

The Drama department recently completed their run of Drama Festival with the intermediates performing to a great result with Ruby Gonzales-Judd achieving Outstanding Actor Award. In addition to this, PBC won the Adjudicator’s Award for Movement and Creation of Imagery and Ensemble Commitment.

Students are currently performing in Gold Coast Eisteddfod competitions and I am pleased to announce the following results:

Taylor Hay and Hayley Mueller achieved 2nd place in the Duo Drama. Luke Edwards and Seth Qinton, Olivia Prosser and Lola Davis Mason, Georjie Stegman and Lori White received Highly Commended awards for their improvisation section.

Music

The overall results for Gold Coast Eisteddfod were as follows:

Brass Ensemble – Instrumental Ensemble: 2nd Place
Saxophone Ensemble – Instrumental Ensemble; 3rd Place
Clarinet Ensemble - Instrumental Ensemble: Highly Commended
Flute Ensemble - Instrumental Ensemble: Honours
Percussion Ensemble – Secondary Percussion Ensemble; Honours
Infinity Wind Ensemble – C Grade Concert Band: 1st Place
Optima Wind Ensemble – A Grade Concert Band: 2nd Place
Junior Stage Band – C Grade Stage Band; 2nd Place
Senior Stage Band – B Grade Stage Band; 2nd Place

We were also very pleased to nominate Kayla Latter as Teacher of the Year; her love of music and dedication to our students is truly outstanding and we are very privileged to have Kayla working within our faculty. Thank you for all that you do!

Media

The students of the Year 8 and 9 Media Excellence Program at Palm Beach Currumbin High have become an integral part of the SWELL. Inspired by the work of the Swell Artist’s our Media Excellence students are tasked with bringing the sculptures to life through an animated film that follows the narrative of a journey.

Make sure you experience the endless bounds of their imagination showing in the SWELL Smalls Gallery during the exhibition as well as a special outdoor viewing at The Green on Saturday 10 September at 7:00 pm.

Annette Joyce
HOD

Education Access Centre News

It has been another busy term in the EAC faculty and once again there have been some wonderful events and highlights for our students. Two of our seven nominations for the 2016 SER NAIDOC awards were successful. Ezra Hayes and Giselle Kilner-Parmenter were selected as the recipients of the Middle School and Senior School Academic Awards. We also put forward the following nominations:

Student Academic Excellence Award nominations

Year 7 - Christopher Burgess
Year 9 - Charli Hart
Year 10 - Braith Gausden

Student Leadership Award Nomination

Year 12 - Charlie Duke

Elder of the Year

Aunty Joyce Summers

During a recent excursion to Bond University for AIME (Aboriginal and Islander Mentor Experience) Kai Sampson performed his original beat box routine in the session where students shared their hidden talents. Kai is an academic excellence student and we have now found out also a beat box extraordinaire. Talk about a hidden talent! He delighted the group with his routine and has been selected as a finalist for the region in the AIME's Got Game competition. If Kai is the successful finalist from the region he will travel to Sydney in Term 4 with nine other students from around the country to work with industry mentors, perform in front of real crowds and participate in the AIME anthem and promotional clip for 2017. An amazing opportunity for Kai and his family.

Another success story for this term is Jasper Garner. He has been selected to be an ambassador with ISAN (Indigenous Student Ambassador Network) Jasper will be supported to be a positive role model and a leader to other indigenous students at PBC in 2017/18. This week he is attending a two day camp at Runaway Bay where he will work with other students as well as special guests Preston Campbell, Kyel Dacey and Todd Campbell. The focus of these two days will be cooperation and effective communication. What a great opportunity to be part of.

We were advised last week that Braith Gausden has been selected as one of 105 students from across Australia to attend a 9 day Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS) in Adelaide. During this time students will participate in a variety of sessions focussed on the interface between traditional and western science knowledges with a focus on science inquiry. Students will work with the South Australian Museum to look at Environmental Assessments, as well as with CSIRO’s Food and Nutrition. After working with each of these providers students will work in small groups to develop and conduct their own science inquiry projects which they will present on the final day of Summer School. This is another fantastic opportunity for one of our PBC students.

Overall, it was an interesting and wonderful term. I look forward to sharing more success stories with you soon.

Thank you.

Elizabeth Gill
Acting HOD – EAC

IT Department News

Benefits of BYOD(Bring Your Own Device)

Palm Beach Currumbin State High is committed to moving students and staff forward in a contemporary learning environment and the BYOD model introduced this year has given parents and students a greater choice in device, functionality and budget.

The BYOD introduction to Year 7 and 10 this year has been a great success and we have extended the BYOD program to all year levels from Term 3, 2016. All students are now encouraged to take advantage of the BYOD program.

BYOD Advantages:

• BYOD offers a one to one, computer to student, experience;
• School work and digital media are more readily available;
• Devices are allowed within the school library area during breaks and before and after school hours;
• Direct access from your own device to the school printers, provides students with faster access when printing assignments and other school work;
• Free download to your own device of the latest Microsoft Office package;
• Students participating in the BYOD program will avoid the issue of working between multiple versions of Microsoft Office applications;
• Access to IT department advice on troubleshooting options, if required;
• Student-owned devices can offer more opportunities for learning to continue at home, in public libraries and free Wi-Fi areas;
• Enhanced student engagement, and the ability for students to keep work in one place. Students may also be more likely to take better care of devices that belong to them;
• BYOD offers a learning experience with fewer restrictions, as students have the ability to engage in school work within, or outside of the school grounds, using the same device. This advantage will become increasingly important as the school moves towards a web based school management system;
• Lockers are available for laptop storage for an annual fee $30.00 plus a $24.00 fee for a Lock, (the Lock fee of $24.00 includes a $20.00 security deposit which will be credited back to the student on return of the lock at the year’s end).

Students already signed up to the BYOD program are encouraged by their teachers to bring in their devices, as they are already familiar and comfortable in using these devices, as opposed to the aging laptops provided by the school. Though they are convenient, school laptops offer restricted functionality, and run a greater risk of data loss as students transport their school work via USB between home and multiple laptops within the school.

Dates to remember

Parent Connect Event - 30 August 2016

On 30 August we hosted an after school Parent Connect forum with a focus on “Wellbeing of your Teenager: Building Resilience”. Anita Sgalippa hosted the event. Presenters were Anna Willis and Allison Lovesey who delivered a very informative session with the following topics:

• 12 Master Principles for a Vital Life
• 6 Powerful Ways to Improve your Mental Health
• How To Talk To Teens Who Don’t Want To Talk
• 3 Ways To Improve Your Mood And Wellbeing
• Gorgeous to Grumpy – Motivating Early Teens

After each session there was time for parents/caregivers to have open discussions around the table which provided an interactive perspective to the delivery. There were relevant handouts available as resources and Judy Nunn was available to chat with parents.

The night was extremely successful with lots of positive feedback. Some statements included:

“My husband and I took home many valuable tools and strategies that we were able to implement immediately to enhance the wellbeing of our whole family”

“a very worthwhile session”

“I could not be happier that my child is at such a caring and pro-active school”

The next Parent Connect Events will be:

The transitions that girls experience as they grow up:

Tuesday 18 October 6:30 – 7:30 pm –

Girls – Adolescence –Womanhood

• Example topics:
• Peer pressure
• Relationship expectations
• Domestic violence
• •Emotional /physical abuse

The transitions that boys experience as they grow up:

Tuesday 25 October 6:30 – 7:30 pm –

Boys – Adolescence – Manhood

• Example topics:
• Building healthy relationships
• Understanding the adolescent brain: self-regulation, acting out, isolation
• Effective communication
• Navigating gender stereotypes
• Peer group/culture pressure
• Recognising signs of mental health issues: social anxiety, depression, self-esteem

If you would like to attend either of these events please rsvp to events@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au .

Kirsten Hague
Family Liaison Officer

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.

Jessica Armour Year 8 came 3rd in the Humorous Poetry section at the Speech and Drama Gold Coast Eisteddfod over the weekend.

Jessica Armour and Chloe Finlay Year 11, who is playing the lead, open with their play Wolf Lullaby at Gold Coast Little Theatre this weekend. The show will run from the 10th Sept until 1st Oct.

Pacha Luque-Light has joined team Australia for the ISA World Junior Surf Championships! ‘Pacha is grateful to PBC for the boost in being part of the surf excellence program and for the school itself supporting her all the way (especially in time allowed off!).’ Anna, Pacha’s Mum.

Pacha is receiving some media interest in the days before she leaves, including this article that was in the Tweed Daily News last week that also mentions PBC-SHS.

Senior School Guidance Officer Report

UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) – Year 12

QTAC Application:

Please note: YOU WILL NEED YOUR LUI NUMBER AND PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS

1. Go to the QTAC website and select Applicant Log In (Top right-hand corner of webpage)
2. Select the Create Account button
3. Fill in your details, then respond to the validation email QTAC send you
4. Go to the QTAC website, and select Applicant Log in (Top right-hand corner of webpage)
5. Select the Log in button, and log in to your account
6. Select the Apply now button
7. Fill out the following sections:
   • My details (enter your personal details)
   • Education and experience (check QTAC have your correct details and extra qualifications you should have in your QCAA learning account)
   • Course Preferences (choose 6 and select: 1 and 2 – courses you want to study, 3 and 4 – less competitive courses you want to study, 5 and 6 – pathway courses which will help you get in to a course you really want e.g. Griffith College)
   • Review application
   • Submit application (pay the application fee)

Griffith University – Guaranteed Admissions Scheme (DIRECT ENTRY)

Any Year 12 students who received a letter regarding eligibility for the Griffith University Guaranteed Admissions Scheme please, be aware applications are CLOSING SOON! (Need to be in by 16 September)

Before you start your application please remember

• You have to be OP eligible

• You will need your official Year 11, and Semester 1, Year 12 School Reports

• You need to meet program pre-requisites: Check at the link below.

• Ensure you are using a personal email address for your account and not your high school email address.

Now go to the Connect website and START NEW APPLICATION

Steve Jones
Guidance Officer – Senior School

Middle School Guidance Officer Report

Cybersafety

Information for parents

To help keep your child safe when they are online, you can:

• Put computers in open spaces within your home.
• Educate your child about appropriate online behaviour and the need for respectful communication with other internet users.
• Keep an eye on what your child is doing online (both in the home and on any mobile devices they may have access to e.g. phones, music devices and tablets).
• Set clear rules about what sites and activities they are allowed to access.
• Install software to limit their use and monitor/restrict the sites they visit.
• Discuss a plan with your child about how to address any cyber safety issues that may arise (make sure they know you will be supportive if they mention anything and that they will not get in trouble).
• Install the cyber safety help button on your computer.

Social media tips

Social media applications (such as Facebook) are extremely popular with young people and the usage of these sites is only likely to increase. Some tips to help your child stay safe while using social media include:

• Make sure they never reveal their home address, phone number, email address and passwords.
• Review the age suitability for any sites and apps your child joins or installs.
• Look at who their contacts and followers are—this will help reduce the risk of them encountering inappropriate people and content.
• Educate yourself on the issues that children face.
• Establish an open relationship with your child so they trust you to view their profiles.
• Reinforce the need for them to keep passwords private and to update them regularly.
• Ensure your child understands the implications of posting images and content on the internet.

You may also want to consider creating an account on the social media application your child uses and request to become friends or follow their account. Your child may resist this but it may still be a good idea to open an account to increase your understanding of the site or app they are using.

When is it a police matter?

Report the incident to the police if there is a safety concern (such as physical threats or stalking). Some instances of cyberbullying and inappropriate online behaviour or content may also be regarded as a criminal offence.

Phone Police Link on 13 14 44 or Triple Zero (000) if it is an emergency.

Additional resources

• Cybersmart—learn about what children do online and how you can encourage them to be Cybersmart at different ages.
• Stay Smart Online—read about how to protect personal and financial information.
• ThinkUKnow—contains information about technologies that are popular with kids and advice about app safety.
• Computers and your child—learn how you can help your children to stay safe online, and set boundaries for how to use technology.
• Who's chatting to your kids?—provides tips to help you keep your children safe from online predators.
• Budd:E Cybersecurity—educational and interactive activities for students.
• Bullying. No way!—information about bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence in schools.
• Resources for parents—provided by Education Queensland.

All these resources can be accessed through:

http://www.qld.gov.au/education/schools/health/cybersafety/pages/cybersafety-qss.html

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 in the Pathway Centre Y Block. Job boards are updated regularly with new positions.

Kool Kids Childcare Traineeships. Applications open now online.

City Beach Traineeships – Surfers Paradise, Robina or Harbourtown

Hospitality Traineeships:

Currumbin RSL - Currumbin
Burleigh Heads Surf Club - Burleigh Heads
Crema Espresso – Robina
California Tacos – Burleigh
The Deck café - Currumbin
Grill’d - Coolangatta
52 Marine – Coolangatta
Betty Burgers - Robina
BSKT – Mermaid Beach
Burleigh Sports Club - Burleigh
Hudson Café @ John Flynn Hospital - Tugun
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - Currumbin
Latitude 28 - Surfers Paradise
Subway - Palm Beach
Le Café Enchante - Coolangatta

Riviera Apprenticeships:

Year 11 opportunities in Lamination, Boatbuilding, Cabinet Making, Engineering and Upholstery

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

Please note the following trading times for the Uniform Shop.

Dance wear for Creative Arts Students

Dance wear has arrived and is now available to purchase.

PBC Jumper

The PBC Jumper is available to purchase for $48.00

We currently have a couple of sizes out of stock. Please contact uniform shop for further information.

Lost Property

The uniform shop is holding a large amount of named and unnamed lost property including shoes, training gear and bags. 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 are currently OUT OF STOCK.

PBC caps are a compulsory part of the uniform and are recommended for all outdoor activities and are available to purchase from the Uniform Shop. Cost is $15.00.

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
• 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.

To all of the lovely Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers and Students of PBC I just wanted to let you all know that I am sadly leaving PBC. I have appreciated looking after you all over the last three and half years and you have all brightened each and every one of my days here at the school.

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.

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.

Saver Plus

Saver Plus is a financial inclusion program with matched savings that benefits families and their children’s education. Please see link to flyer below, or click here for further information.

PBC Alliance

PBC Alliance 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:

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, keep a look out for the next PBC Alliance Breakfast in Term 4.

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

The PBC Alliance

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 QParents website to register today!

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.

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.

Triple P Parenting Program

Positive Parenting is for everyone!

Want to stress less and enjoy your kids more? The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is now free in Queensland for parents and carers of children aged up to 16.

Learn how to create a positive parenting environment with clear and consistent boundaries and limits, in which your children can really thrive!

Parents can visit the Triple P Parenting website to sign up for free seminars, discussion groups, an online course or more intensive one-on-sessions. More sessions added regularly by trained Triple P providers around the state.

Immediate Triple P help is also available by calling Parentline on 1300 30 1300.

Gold Coast Oral Health Service

Free dental check-ups

Gold Coast Oral Health Services are offering free dental check-ups to children in year’s 7, 8, 9 and 10, starting with grades 9 and 10.

This service will be provided ONSITE by Mobile Dental Clinic 86B Hours of operation for this clinic are Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm.

To arrange an appointment for your child telephone:

The Oral Health Client Service Centre
1300 300 850
Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
Excluding Public Holidays

Child Dental Benefit Schedule Vouchers are accepted. When your child’s $1000 cap is reached, there will be no out-of-pocket expenses provided your child meets *eligibility criteria.

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

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

ICE Forum

A community forum to provide information about ICE and how to get advice and support.

When: Wednesday 14 September
Time: 6.00-8.30pm
Where: Robina Community Centre

See link for more information.

PBC Magpies Basketball Club

September school holiday camps

Thrower House

September school holiday program

Southport Yacht Club

September school holiday camps

Southport Yacht Club is actively encouraging teen sailing through the school holidays with Teen Learn to Sail Programs.

The programs are designed with teens in mind keeping them actively involved with fun activities while learning a new sport. The program eases inexperienced sailors into racing with winter being a great time to learn to sail with Dinghy racing commencing early October.

The school holiday camp is aimed at not only teaching teenagers how to sail but also team work and leadership skills. In the camp, sailors will learn navigation, teamwork, weather conditions and much more.

How To Support Your Child Through High School - Webinar

Presented by two experts in Peak Performance Psychology and Learning, Rocky Biasi and Prue Salter PhD

Click the link to find out more. Registration is free.

Topics covered include:

• Why high school is creating more stress and anxiety in our children and their families and how to overcome it.
• How to support your child with technology use.
• How to establish a success mindset.
• How to access expert coaching through your child's high school years.

Dads in Distress

Dads in Distress is meeting weekly on the Gold Coast supporting fathers to be the best parents they can be… whatever the circumstances.

When: every Wednesday night 6.30-8.30pm
Where: Unit 3, 60 Junction Road, Burleigh, QLD 4220, 2 minutes from M1 - Exit 87

DIDS Contacts:

1300 853 437 (9am to 5pm)

Local Facilitators

Ben : 0427 888 418
Stephen : 04 143 04 243
Rob : 0432 253 933

If you are a dad in distress, come along.

If you know of a dad in distress, pass this along.

‘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.