JUNIOR SECONDARY UPDATE
Weeks 9-11 Update
The school is open and students are welcome. Normal timetable and rooming will be followed in week 9 and 10 with a focus on assessment feedback, curriculum and general capabilities themed activities. Curriculum and faculty planning is occurring at this time and for some lessons certain teachers will be off class to facilitate this. In this case the class will be left with activities and be supervised as if the teacher was sick for the day.
The final week of the year is an alternate program. Students are combined and regrouped each day by year levels. Supervision and activities will be organised by teachers in faculty-based teams. Parents are asked to advise the school if their student/s will be attending so that adequate planning arrangements can be made. This can be done via text to 0426 305 728 or emailing absences@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
Resource Return
Any school textbooks or novels can be returned to the Book room from Monday 25 November.
Any year 9 laptops that are not being kept by families should be returned to IT in the library for salvage and recycling.
Transition Day
PBC looks forward to welcoming our future Year 7 students and their families for Transition Day on Monday, December 2, 2024. This day is designed to help students feel comfortable in their new school environment, meet classmates, and enjoy sample curriculum lessons.
Event Overview:
- 8:45 AM: Arrive outside the Hall. Students will join their assigned classes, and parents are invited to the Theatre for a welcome induction session with tea and coffee.
- 9:00 AM: Students will attend a welcome assembly, while parents learn about ways to support a smooth transition to high school.
- 2:50 PM: Parents can pick up students outside the front gate. Students making their own way home will be released at 3:00 PM, with supervision provided until 3:30 PM for those catching the bus.
What to Bring:
- Dress Code: Please wear your primary school uniform, including a hat and sunscreen for outdoor time.
- Supplies: Bring a water bottle, packed lunch (or money for the canteen), and a pencil case.
Important Note: Students must be enrolled at PBC for 2025 prior to Friday, November 15, to attend Transition Day. Parents can reach the school if needed during the day, as student phone is not permitted, as per the Away for the Day policy. We look forward to welcoming you to the PBC community!
Year 9 Semi-Formal
Please find below the details for a special night this term to celebrate our PBC Juniors 'earning their stripes.'
| Who: | Current Year 9 PBC Students only |
| What: |
A celebration of moving from PBC Junior School to PBC Senior School (from the blue shirt to the stripey shirt)! |
| When: | Wednesday 4th December 2024, 6-9pm |
| Where: | Currumbin RSL |
| What else: |
The price is $44. Dress is smart casual (similar to Reds Awards night expectation).This includes a 2-course dinner and soft drink. |
| How: | Please RSVP yes with your child's name to shoop70@eq.edu.au and your child will go on the Attending list. |
You will then be invoiced, which means it can be paid via cash/card/QParents online/payment plan.
If your child has any dietary requirements, please also include these in your email.
