GC6 Cluster Sport 2024

Students will be making their sport/activity choices for Cluster Days in 2024 – in their Care Classes (week 8).This will be done via a Microsoft Forms survey that has been emailed to them. The survey will be open to complete between Wednesday 30 August (week 8) and Wednesday 6 September (week 9). Incoming Year 7 students will be given the chance to complete the survey during Term 4.

Here is a summary of the choices

GC6 SPORTS CHOICES

• Payments have been devised to cover venue and transport costs and will vary between different activities
• Payments above are just an estimation at the moment and may be subject to change
• Some sports have limited numbers, so allocation will be confirmed once payment has been made
• Sports listed above could change depending on interest/numbers
• This is a compulsory school day for students in Year 7-10
• Any year 11/12 Home Study students should be “at home studying" – not out socialising with friends, or at paid employment

Students v Teachers 2023

In what is always a spectacle of raw teacher talent, the students vs teachers Basketball was hyped up to be a battle. Some pre-game discussion between the sides ensured it was going to be a hard fought game. Both teams started out slow with some early misses but it didn’t take long for the students to start getting easy buckets. However, Mr Tippett was there to make sure they didn’t get far ahead and a few easy baskets from the teachers gave them the lead. Jayden Flood and Roan Moloney soon caught fire, hitting multiple 3-pointers each and pushing the game to be basket for basket. Some cool heads and patience allowed the teachers to gain the lead back with an nice bucket around the rim. The students tried so hard but couldn’t get clutch up and the teachers walked away with a tough win 24-22. Congratulations to all involved!

Growing Good Humans - Conversations that Count

Growing Good Humans had an amazing start to term 3 with two events to celebrate NAIDOC week 2023 ‘For our Elders’.  In week 1 ‘The last daughter’ film was screened in the PBC Theatre to a crowd of parents, students, staff and community members.  The Last Daughter is a documentary feature film about Aunty Brenda Matthew’s journey to uncover the truth about her past and reconcile the two sides of her family.  It was an emotional evening that sparked conversations about where Australia is moving in the future with its history. 

The following week Growing Good Humans hosted ‘Conversations that Count – Conversations that Heal’.  Our local community members Aunty Joyce Summers, Selwyn Apanui, Josh Morris-Langton, Jimilla Dix-Hudson were joined by Aunty Brenda Matthews from ‘The Last Daughter’.  The panel lead discussions on their experiences as First Nations People in the 21st Century.  They provided insights into their connection to country, modern cultural practices and the ongoing effects of generational trauma and history.  Audience members had the opportunity to ask questions and build their understanding of how to have a conversation that counts.  

Reds Go Riot

'Best night I've had in a very long time!' 'I laughed so hard I cried!' 'Those kids were amazing!' 'Wild, witty, wonderful!' '★★★★★ 

Get your tickets for another night of hilarity with Reds Go Riot #4 on sale TODAY! Hosted by Mandy Nolan with an array of PBC students fresh from their Comedy Workshops in a showcase with some EXTRA SPECIAL​ performances from within the PBC community and a special guest headliner. Plus all proceeds this year will support Albatross Nippers. Thanks again to Community Bank Tugun for their support and for making this possible. Book tickets online - www.trybooking.com/CKKOD

Delicious food available from the amazing Vagabond Foods outside! Only $5 per ticket with raffles to bump up proceeds for our charity. Show starts at 6:30pm with doors open at 6! Don't hesitate. Close out Term 3 with a Riot! 

*The venue is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. Please contact the organiser for any accessibility needs (Erin Hull ebhul0@eq.edu.au)  

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

  

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.

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Dates to Remember

1 Sept	Student Free Day - Gold Coast Show
4-15 Sept	Yr 12 Exam Block
11-15 Sept	Yr 10/11 Exam Block
15 Sept	Last day of Term 3
3 Oct	First day of Term 4
10 Oct	P&C Meeting