General News
NAIDOC Ceremony
On Wednesday morning, 12 July 2023, PBC will be conducting our NAIDOC Day Ceremony on the PBC main assembly parade grounds. I would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to what has become an important event in our school year.
Our Ceremony will commence at approximately 9:20am. At the conclusion of the ceremony, please stay and enjoy morning tea in the Trade Training Centre.
I hope you are able to join us on this special occasion of remembrance.
For seating and catering purposes, please RSVP by emailing Trish Borg pborg8@eq.edu.au by Monday 10 July 2023.
Stymie focus for Week 10
Entertainment App Fundraising!
Help the PBC P&C raise money for improvements around the school. The Entertainment App unlocks access to thousands of offers on dining, shopping, travel and experiences across Australia and New Zealand. There are Single City and Multi City Memberships available and can both be purchased for 3, 12 or 24-month subscriptions. Memberships start from as little as $29.99. Purchase yours today and not only will you be saving up to 50% off dining, shopping and things to do across Australia and New Zealand, but you’ll also be helping us raise funds at the same time with 20% from every purchase going back to PBC P&C fundraising.
Thank you so much for your support!
Order your Membership here - https://subscribe.entertainment.com.au/fundraiser/14425k9
International Homestay Families Needed
Do you have a spare bedroom?
Would you like to share your love of Australian culture with students from many countries?
We are looking for homestay hosts!
Hosting international students in your home can be hugely rewarding. We offer you the opportunity to play a part in sharing your life, home, and to provide memories and cultural experiences to an international student. To form lifelong friendships.
Increasing numbers of international students are choosing to study at Palm Beach Currumbin SHS and we are looking for local families to host these students. There are short term study tours (under two weeks) as well as long term (6mths-2years) students to accommodate.
Host families receive remuneration for hosting students. Long term hosts will receive $328 a week.
Contact our International Coordinator Corinne Van Put for more information and to answer any questions. Email: cvanp1@eq.edu.au or Tel: 0438 191 637
PBC Tennis Courts – Available to hire
Love tennis! PBC's tennis courts are now open to the public to book. Our new lights make it a great venue for a night game. Local, inexpensive and convenient.
How To:https://play.tennis.com.au/PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHighSchool
Southern Business Womens Connect Luncheon
The Community Bank Tugun Bendigo Bank's Southern Business Women Connect luncheon is on Friday 21 July 2023 at 11:00am for a delightful afternoon of connecting with other local business and community representatives whilst enjoying a scrumptious lunch at the very popular venue and fantastic supporter of SBWC, Currumbin RSL.
To secure your seat and check out all the information on the MC, guest speakers and charity chosen to support, click the link - https://www.trybooking.com/CHQOC
Follow PBC on Social Media
Our social media accounts are the best way to stay connected with the daily happenings of our school. We will upload any important messages, reminders, student achievements and general action. With posts every day this a great way to celebrate our awesome school. If you have any news about your student that you would like to share please message us via Direct Message on Instagram, Messenger on Facebook or email tonews@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.
Instagram@PBCSHS
Facebook@PalmBeachCurrumbinStateHigh and @PBCAlliance
Dates to Remember
23 June - Last day Term 2
10 July - First day Term 3
17 July - Year 11 exams start
18 July - P&C Meeting
26 July - Year 7 2024 General Enrolment Information Night
1 Aug - Senior Optima Assembly
2 Aug - GC6 Cluster Day