7 November 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal's Report

Dear Parents

All students have their own individual learning style. Techniques that work for one, will not necessarily work for another. In my experience, aptitude has a role to play in how well a student does in their results but it is not the most important factor.

I like to tell the students that "I Can" is more important than IQ. By this I mean, if a student accepts that it is their responsibility to master their coursework and puts in the time required to do this, they will invariably achieve well.

One of the biggest challenges parents and educators face is teaching our young people that learning is not about a series of tasks that need to be completed. Even students who do not achieve well are often kept busy performing tasks.

Successful students on the other hand persist until they have mastery, they seek to understand, not to merely complete and in so doing are compelled to seek help when they cannot master something on their own.

We are rapidly closing on exam time for all students. Every student would benefit from regular support, to manage their time and commitments and implement a study routine that will enable them to perform to their potential.

I encourage parents to support their child in this process and to work with them to balance their commitments, and in doing so, ensure that social and recreational activities do not detract from this process.

Stephen Loggie
Executive Principal

Senior School Update

As you will be aware our 2016 Year 12 cohort are very close to the completion point of their school experience. As successfully graduating from high school is a significant moment in any young person's life, it is with pleasure that we take this opportunity to recognise and acknowledge this achievement. This public acknowledgement and celebration occurs through many of our school events such as the Year 12 Optima Awards; Sports Awards Evening; Creative Arts Awards Evening and Academic Awards Night.

Obviously, our Graduation and Formal Evening play a significant role in this acknowledgement of this cohort's achievements. In just a few short weeks our Year 12 parents will witness their son/daughters' walk across the stage to be congratulated by myself and Mr Loggie, our Executive Principal. They will be awarded their graduation certificate and recognised for their efforts and commitment in attaining their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). This is always a special evening for the parents and families of our students, as well as for the staff who has worked so diligently with them. Our teachers certainly observe this ceremony with pride as it signals the transition for our students into the world as young men and women.

For our Year 12 cohort as they 'move forward' and on to the next stage of their lives, I hope they remember their days at PBC with fondness. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their Year Coordinators, Ms Donna Condon and Mr Tim Peach. They have led our Year 12s in a compassionate and understanding way, yet still demanding the highest of expectations. They have also been this cohorts' greatest supporters and have assisted them in becoming the responsible and successful young adults they have become.

In closing, I am looking forward to our 2016 Year 12s following the direction of their dreams with dignity and pride; and as the graduating students of PBC they continue to live by our motto, "Nil Sed Optima".

Blair Hanna
Acting Executive Principal

Middle School Update

This week we celebrated our last OPTIMA assemblies for the year. These ceremonies are a real highlight of our calendar each term. They are a celebration of the achievement of goals but also reward for effort and consistency. It is these characteristics that we seek to develop in our young people here at PBC. We were also able to offer a special draw of 20 winners in each year level who, thanks to the P&C, received a double movie pass. Any student who had received an OPTIMA award in 2016 was in the draw. The winners were:

Our next significant events are our Year 9 Graduation ceremony that sees our Years 9's transitioning into the senior school. This will be on Monday 28 November at 8:45am. The other event we are really looking forward to is welcoming our incoming Year 7s on Monday 5 December for our annual Transition Day. Only students who have enrolled at PBC for 2017 by Monday 28 November will be able to attend on the day.

I look forward to meeting new and existing parents on that day. We will provide more details in coming weeks.

Anita Sgalippa
Head of School - Middle School

Head of Department Middle School Report

Middle School Student Leadership

At PBC, we view every child as having leadership potential. Students who display initiative, who are positive role models to others and who are willing to make a positive difference in their school and community are indeed leaders of our school.

The Middle School has a group of students who have accepted formal positions as Student Leaders in 2017. These students will not only show leadership in the ways outlined above, but will represent the Middle School in official ceremonies and events, run activities to build school spirit and culture, fundraise and serve as the voice of the student body.

Congratulations to the following Year 8 students who will serve PBC in 2017:

Israel Blackley
Robbie James
Molly Keen
Scarlet Kidd
Hamish Munro
Jaime Pryor
Ryker Scott
Andy Williams
Lilli Wyatt
Alisa Yamada

The students will receive their badges at a special handover ceremony which will form part of the Year 9 Graduation Assembly. Parents are welcome to join us on Monday 28 November at 8:45am, in the Hall. The Year 8s will commence their leadership roles from this time.

Finally, thank you to the parents who encouraged their students to apply for a leadership position. There was an amazing group of young people who were interviewed. We hope that all leadership aspirants will find ways in the coming year to both contribute to PBC and to develop their leadership potential.

Year 9 Graduation Assembly

We look forward to celebrating the contributions of our Year 9 students as they prepare to complete their Middle Schooling years, at a ceremony in the Hall on Monday, 28 November at 8:45am, in the Hall. Students who have earned special awards will receive them at this assembly. Parents are very welcome to join us for this occasion.

Time For New Uniform?

As the year draws to a close, please consider whether your child has outgrown their current uniform. Girls' skirts should be knee-length, and all uniform items should be tidy and comfortable. For further details, see the school website:

Finishing The Year Well

We are more than half-way through the term! Please encourage your child to maintain clear routines around homework, study, sleep and exercise, as we prepare for the final weeks and exams.

Sharon Hillcoat
HOD Middle School

Sports News

Sports Awards Night 2016

Sports Awards night 2016 once again highlighted the superb achievements of our students in their respective sports. A crowd of three hundred attended the night to celebrate aspiration, perspiration and success.

Four State Champion teams, 17 Australian and 48 Queensland Representatives says it all.

Our major award winners included;

Griffith University Sports Award - Ruby Blair
Pierre De Coubertin Award - Kendall Parker
Junior Male Sportsman of the year – Tynan Neveceral (Track n Field)
Junior Female Sportswomen of the year – Mackenzey Ormiston (Track n Field / Cross Country)
Senior Male Sportsman of the Year – Brayden Crossley (AFL) and
Senior Female Sportswoman of the Year – Jada Gafa (Netball).

A big thank you to our guest speakers whom were all past PBC Reds Graduates. Jesse Joyce (Gold Coast Suns), Jordan Wood (Olympic kayaker) and Mackenzie Arnold (Olympic Football Goalkeeper) all told their stories of success, hardships and PBC memories. They provided our next generation with great advice on what it takes to become a professional athlete.

The prestigious PBC REDS awards (presented to those students who best demonstrate the values of the sports excellence program) were awarded to

Basketball – Kendall Parker
Kayak – Alex Wilson
Boys Soccer – Levi Hughes
Girls Soccer - Nyree O'Connor
AFL – Brodie Foster
Netball – Charlie Duke
Tennis – Kara McLaren
Track and Field – Charley Trapp
Surfing – Hinata Aizawa
Rugby League – Liam Clark
Touch – Teagan Phillips

Neil Mackay
Head of Department – Sport Ex

The Arts News

Eisteddfod Success:

Huge congratulations to all of the students who took part in the Gold Coast Eisteddfod competitions! Your fabulous performances contributed to the Gold Coast Airport Trophy for Most Outstanding Secondary School! So whether you were an independent entry or took part in the school based groups for music, instrumental music, drama or dance you should be massively proud of yourselves.

With huge thanks to the students and arts staff; Lynette Joubert, Dani McGlynn, Suzanne Parker, Abby Swanborough, Madonna Hall, Kayla Latter, Justin Hart, Reuben McClean, Deb Body and Eliza Doherty for your continuing support, commitment and dedication to rehearsals which allows us to perform at such a high standard.

Dance Night 2016:

Congratulations to the students and staff that took part in Dance Night 2016. The evening showcased some fantastic choreography and awe-inspiring dance skill. It was a pleasure to see so many students come together to celebrate the art of dance. What a wonderful night! Thank you students and dance staff Madonna Hall, Abby Swanborough and Abbey Bryant as well all of the staff which supported the event backstage or in the audience. One more thank you of course to the almost 600 strong audience for supporting this event which was hosted for the very first time at the Arts Centre Gold Coast.

Under the Lights 2016:

Massive kudos to the staff and students for Under the Lights 2016. Students from each school instrumental ensemble performed some of their favourite musical pieces learnt during the course of 2016. We also welcomed that evening, 'Future Band' made up of Grade 6 students who will begin their PBC journey in 2017, some outstanding musical work from these young students. A wonderful night that presented the very best of our instrumental music department. Thank you to Kayla Latter, Justin Hart, Rueben McClean and Deb Body for their continued commitment to PBC as well as Eliza Doherty and Nadia Sunde for their work with vocal ensemble and the staff which supported the event by working backstage or front of house. Students, you should be very proud as you performed so beautifully to an audience of over 500 parents , staff and community members. Well done!

Annette Joyce
Head of Department - The Arts

Science News

Science on the Go! Show

This year our STEM students won the Gold Coast STEM cup! Lucy Tunsted, Scarlet Kidd and Alisa Yamada not only won a drone each but also a free Science on the GO! Show for PBC presented by Griffith University. All students who participated STEM Cup, along with the top 5 students (based on effort and behaviour) from each Middle School Science class were rewarded with a ticket to the show held in week 2 this term. The expert presenter led a fantastic show with the Particle Model as the theme and students were shown how substances could change state. Students were treated to liquid nitrogen demonstrations with shrinking and expanding balloons, and the sublimation of dry ice to a gas. The demonstrations that gathered the most audience excitement was without a doubt the ignition of hydrogen bubbles and an assortment of gas filled balloons. The excitement in the room was palpable and students had an awesome time. Good luck to the students participating in the Term 4 STEM Cup!

Bianca Deague
Head of Science – Middle School

Junior Marine Day

A few weeks ago I attended PBC's Junior Marine Day with my fellow 2017 Year 7 Academic Excellence students.

We were invited to participate in fun and educational marine activities. We also had the opportunity to meet some new friends and classmates for next year.

During the plankton activity we used a microscope to identify species of phyto and zoo plankton found in Currumbin Creek.

My personal favourite activity, because it was the most hands on and the dirtiest, was the fish dissection. We dissected sea mullet and observed the location of the heart, liver, kidneys and the swim bladder.

In the aquaculture room we observed the behaviours of red-claw crayfish and learnt about all of the different sections of the crayfish. We got to pick our crayfish up and observed if it would attack or run away when on land. My crayfish attacked my pencil.

I really enjoyed boating on Currumbin Creek. I learnt how to drive a boat. We located the sand banks and we did some life jacket pick-ups which replicates a man-over-board situation.

Overall, it was an enjoyable day and I can't wait to go to PBC next year.

Oliver Jeffrey
PBC Student

AFL News

Junior AFL State Finals Wrap Up

Whilst the Senior AFL Reds took out the inaugural AFLQ School Footy State Championship, the Junior Reds (Years 7-9) were unable to complete their own perfect season.

Going into the State Preliminary and Grand Finals on the Sunshine Coast, PBC's Junior team were undefeated, having beaten teams from the Schools of Excellence Division, Independent Schools winner and exhibition games against schools from Victoria and Western Australia.

However, after a comprehensive 97 point win against Cairns SHS in the Preliminary Final, the Grand Final to be played against Helensvale SHS was always going to be a tough task considering the 2 games earlier in the year were tight contests. Helensvale were able to start the game quickly and grabbed the momentum early. This proved too difficult to wrestle back for the Reds, despite the best efforts from the boys involved.

Overall, to finish Queensland State Runners Up is great achievement and will only leave the boys hungry for further success in the coming years.

Peter Hill and Jason Jeffrey
Junior AFL Coaches

Athletics News

Queensland State Track and Field Championships

QE II Stadium, Brisbane
20-23 October 2016

Twenty four PBC athletes were selected to represent South Coast at the recent State Titles. 19 of these students were from the Sport Excellence Track Program.

Queensland Champions:

Tynan Neveceral – 13B – 100, 200m
Tommy Campbell – 16B – 1500m
Jack Adams – 18B – 1500m, 5000m

Medallists:

Mackenzey Ormiston – 14G – Bronze – 1500m
Tommy Campbell – 16B – Bronze – 3000m
Kuepper Feehan – 18G – Silver – 400m, 800m

Finalists: Top 8

Alisa Yamada – 13G – 2000m Steeple
Lola Sope - 13G – 100m, 200m
Dylan Cabral – 13B – 1500m
Mackenzey Ormiston – 14G – 3000m
Jye Gillard – 15B – 400m
Drew Younger – 15G – 1500m
Phoebe Robson – 16G – 100m
Tom Weeks – 16B – 2000 Steeple
Ruby Price – 17G – 800m
Caitlin Banner – 17G – 800m

Many athletes achieved PB's on the big stage – a great result and valuable experience, which augurs well for 2017.

Congratulations to all athletes – your coaches, parents and school are proud of you.

Mr.McDonald, Mr.Martinenko, Mr.Hart

GriffithBUSINESS Program 2016

This program is run and organised by Griffith University. The program provides an opportunity for high-achieving Accounting, Business, Economics and/or Legal Studies students to experience University first hand. Students who successfully complete this three-day program are eligible for a guaranteed offer of admission into Griffith University Business School

This year the following students participated in this program and all successfully completed this course:

Many of these students attended the GriffithBUSINESS Year 12 Graduation Ceremony on Friday 12th August 2016 including Whitney-Bree Macmillan, Bethany Powell and Tiarne Paniora (pictured left to right).

The following students have been approved for guaranteed admission:

Sam Davidson – Bachelor of Business
Emma Huntley-Chipper - Bachelor of Commerce
Ebony Lancaster – Bachelor of Business
Whitney-Bree Macmillan – Bachelor of Business
Crystal Mead – Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management
Hayley Power – Bachelor of Commerce
Lilli Smith - Bachelor of Business

GriffithBUSINESS Program 2016

Racing with excitement - PBC Takes on the V8's

On Friday the 21st of October, our Year.12 Palm Beach State High Currumbin Tourism class got the opportunity to go to the Gold Coast 600 cars event. The majority of the class decided not to come along to this excursion, although 7 people in my grade did attend plus the Year 11s. It was an enjoyable experience to witness some of the world's best race car drivers in action.

The GC600 was located along the picturesque Surfer's Paradise beach front. Despite the hint of fierce summer rays biting down upon us, we kept hydrated and enthusiastic throughout the day. Sunscreen, hats and water are a must! Classic Porsche racing, Indy cars, and of course, the V8 Supercars were only part of the action we experienced on the day.

There was no shortage of activities on offer, but perhaps the most significant for our class was having the privileged opportunity to have an official private press conference with 4 of the best V8 race car drivers in the world. This was certainly a once in a life time opportunity, one that we greatly appreciated. Craig Loundes, James Courtney, Scott Pye and Chris Pither kindly gave us nearly an hour of their valuable time to answer our questions and share their personal life experiences. Initially, we thought this might have been a somewhat gimmicky and unwanted presentation that the drivers were forced to do – However, all four genuinely showed care and interest in participating in our student lead press conference.

To add to the thunderous sound of the cars zipping around at 11:15am, a FA-18 Super Hornet jet plane gave as all a fright flying so close we felt we could nearly touch it. The tremendous noise even brought tears to the eyes of one of the senior students! How embarrassing, hehe.

With all the action that takes place, there are a few recommendations I would like to share. The first recommendation is to take your own chairs or even a picnic blanket to sit on as it gets tiring walking around in the heat all day! If you're taking your children or if you don't like loud noises then it may be a good idea to take some ear muffs or ear plugs. I think that the Gold Coast 600 should have more merchandise stores as there weren't many. Another recommendation of mine would be to take your own food, drinks and lots of water. The food and beverages are very high priced at the Gold Coast 600.

Overall it was a fantastic day, one that the PBC tourism class greatly appreciated.

Ella Burr
Year 12 Tourism

Dates to remember

The 45th Annual Academic Awards Night

When: Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Time: 6:30pm
Where: PBC Hall

Year 12 Formal and Graduation

When: Thursday, 17 November 2016
Time: 6:00pm
Where: The Gold Coast Convention Centre

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 the following high achieving students:

Kaitlyn Byrne and Abi Houston (Year 9 Business Studies) winners of the QLD State Award for Most Successful Business in the NAB $20 Boss Challenge. Kaitlyn and Abi have won $500 each and will go to Melbourne in week 7 to attend the national awards ceremony and attend workshops with other successful young entrepreneurs from around Australia.

Jai Jensen (Year 10 Business Studies) who received a high distinction for his effort in the University of NSW Business exam. Jai placed in the top 5% of participants in the country.

Joel Crilly, Chan Dick and Jacob Dawson (Year 11 Economics) 3rd place nationally in the ASX Stockmarket game.

A big thankyou to our 2015 $20 Boss state winners who presented, facilitated and inspired the primary students at Benowa State School's Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow event in term 3. Thanks Tori, Tilly, Rosie and Hayley!

2243: Kaitlyn Byrne and Abi Houston- Twisted Love pretzel stall at PBC Market Day

2170: Tori Kenzie, Rosie Courtice, Matilda Thomas and Hayley Mason at Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

Bethany McQueen
VET Studies Coordinator and Business Studies Teacher

Tynan Neveceral won 3 gold medals at Queensland All Schools on the weekend. He won Gold in U14 100m (11.46) Gold in U14 200m (23.71) and Gold in the 4x100m relay. Tynan will be going to the All Schools National Championships in Canberra from the 2-4 December.

Pacha Lucque-Light update…

Pacha ended up reaching the Quarter Finals at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Portugal in September, with Team Australia placing 2nd overall. Pacha has written about this in her blog (link below) and has been home staying in France over the past few weeks - sometimes attending High School there!

Pacha's work with the Surfrider Foundation is to be featured in an upcoming segment on Totally Wild. The episode will go to air on Saturday 12 November 8:00am on Channel Eleven.

Senior School Guidance Officer Report

Universities

UQ Economics Scholarships

Year 12 students who want to study economics at UQ next year are encouraged to apply for a full tuition fee waiver scholarship. Applications are due 18 November for domestic and onshore international students and 28 November for Indigenous students.

UQ Language Summer School

German, Japanese, French, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish.

The Summer High School program is designed for students entering grades 11 or 12 in 2017.

Classes will be held: 9 - 13 January 2017

Suitable for students in the senior phase of learning who wish to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture they are currently studying and practice their language skills over the long Summer holidays.

Discover ADFA

This interactive video will help potential applicants understand what ADFA is really like.

Australian Defence Force Academy Future Leaders Networking Evening

The Defence Force Recruiting Office on the Gold Coast is conducting an Australian Defence Force Academy Future Leaders Networking Evening on Thursday 10 November at 6:00pm and we would like to invite Year 11 and 12 students who may be interested in a career as an officer through the Australian Defence Force Academy.

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) combines military and leadership training with a world-class degree from the University of New South Wales for the future leaders of Australia's Navy, Army and Air Force.

Year 11 and 12 students and their parents or guardians are invited to join us for an evening of special presentations, panel discussions, networking, light refreshments and canapés.

When: Thursday, 10 November at 6 pm
Where: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Ross St, Benowa

The evening will provide an opportunity for students and their parents or guardian to interact with ADFA Graduates and discover how they can become a world-class leader through the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Students can register online by 12 pm Thursday, 10 November via the link below.

Bond University Preparation Program

Students learn the core academic skills required for entry into undergraduate study and are guaranteed a place in most Bond University Higher Education Diplomas and Bachelor Degrees.

EducationUSA

This U.S. Government Website provides advice to students interested in applying to U.S. colleges and universities. Information includes how to apply, testing, financial aid, visas, and more. There are EducationUSA Centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

How to De-Stress During Exams

Students at Bond University have created this short clip filled with tips on how to reduce stress during exams.

Steve Jones
Guidance Officer – Senior School

Middle School Guidance Officer Report

Supporting Young People Through Parental Separation And Divorce

In Australia nearly one in two marriages end in separation and divorce. This directly impacts many children in our schools and adults in our workplaces, parishes and social networks, and quite possibly our own family too. Coping with the family changes that result can be challenging for children and their parents, and for those supporting the family including relatives and friends, work colleagues and school staff. Some knowledge and understanding of what children and young people are dealing with can help us to provide the right kinds of support, when and where it can help.

Reactions of children and young people

Children's reactions to separation and divorce are unique and varied, and can be more easily understood if we look at separation and divorce as a process over time, rather than a one off event. The child's age, their personality, their previous life experiences, what support networks they have around them, and how well their parents are managing all impact on how children react and cope. Paying attention and noticing how each child manages change is a very important role that adults can play as they guide and support young people in adapting to new situations.

Young people in the secondary school years may …

1. Feel a sense of loss similar to those of other adults involved and in their extended family
2. Experience the changes in their family as unique, and so feel different and alone
3. Worry about family finances
4. Be unwilling to be a part of family arrangements that they feel don't suit them
5. Feel angry, anxious, sad and overwhelmed
6. Engage in risky behaviours as a way of dealing with their feelings about the changes

What can children and young people do for themselves?

Children and young people are often caught in the middle when the family changes. However, there are things they can be encouraged to do that may help:

1. Read (appropriate) picture books and novels to understand they are not alone and that other children are dealing with similar issues
2. Talk to their parents about how they are feeling
3. Talk to other interested and supportive adults and peers about how they are feeling
4. Visit child-focused websites for age-appropriate information about separation and divorce – this can help allay fears and provide facts and ideas on coping.

Parents can also help by:

1. Finding time, space and attention to spend talking and listening with their child.
2. Letting children and young people have a say in decision making.
3. Managing home routines that are constant, warm and reassuring.
4. Ensuring children are eating well, sleeping enough and getting some exercise.
5. Letting school teachers know what is going on so that other adults can support their child.
6. Accepting help from others (whether to mind the children for some parent time out, someone to have a laugh or a cry with, or a trusted adult for children to turn to).

– Melinda Phillips

References

http://au.reachout.com (2013). Fact Sheet: Dealing with Divorce and Custody. Retrieved on 160513 from http://au.reachout.com/Dealingwith-divorce-and-custody .

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.

Last chance to secure a traineeship before the Christmas Holidays and begin your qualification in the New Year

Hospitality and Business Traineeships:

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Burleigh Surf Club
Barchino Nobbys Beach
Crema Espresso Pacific Fair
52 Marine Coolangatta
Resort News
Coco Cubana Pacific Fair
Honey Eater Kitchen Robina
Soul Origin Robina
Blooms the Chemist
Man on a Bike - Tallebudgera
Grill'd Coolangatta
BSKT – Mermaid Beach
Oskars on Burleigh
Vida Espresso Robina
Prouds the Jewellers
Reflections Coolangatta
Promotional Casting and Modelling Agency (Business traineeship)

Cert III Sport and Recreation traineeships at Burleigh and Miami pools

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

For two weeks starting on Monday 14 November 2016, our uniform shop will be open for extended trading hours:

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

Bucket hats/PBC caps

Bucket hats are back in 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.

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.

Please check with Student Services for items like pencil cases, lunch boxes, etc.

PBC school bags

PBC School Bags are now available from the uniform shop.

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 Admin on 07 5525 9333 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.

Administration

Cashier Window Operating Hours

The last day for the Student Services payment window is Thursday 8 December 2016. Over the counter payments can only be accepted up until 1pm on Thursday 8 December 2016. Alternatively, you can make payments via BPoint or Direct Deposit.

The Student Services payment window will re-open on Monday 16 January 2017.

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).

Student Lockers Available

Student lockers are available for hire at PBC.

• $20.00 for annual locker hire from 2017
• $24.00 for PBC approved combination lock (this will be the property of the student). $20 of this represents a security deposit that will be credited back to student on return of the lock (in good working order) at end 2017.
• Lockers available are located at G Block
• Payments can be made at Student Services
• Link to Locker Hire Agreement document below.

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

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, become a PBC Alliance Member and get a listing for your business in our Business Directory.

Being part of the PBC Alliance Business directory aims to connect your business with a network of friends, parents, and other members of the PBC Alliance business community.

A link to the Business Directory is included in the fortnightly PBC parent newsletter, PBC Alliance Facebook page and the school website.

To list your business in the PBC Alliance Business Directory please complete the forms below and return these to alliance@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.

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

www.pbc-alliance.com

PBC Alliance Breakfast – Industry Awards

The PBC Alliance Breakfast held last Friday was a wonderful success with all our high achieving trainees and apprentices rewarded with community recognition, certificates and trophies.

Guest speakers for the day were Councillor Jann Stuckey, Member for Currumbin and Jane Jamieson, General Manager HR, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Sponsoring the event was Dave Danes, First National Palm Beach and Cr Jann Stuckey.

Head to the PBC Alliance website to see all the photos from the day.

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

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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 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 News@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au. Upon approval of the Executive Principal we will list your event.

Surfside Bus Passes

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
300 300 850
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.

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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.