General News
Class Clowns
Comedy has certainly taken PBC by storm in recent weeks. Following on from the huge success of Mandy Nolan's 'Funny Kids Comedy Writing Workshops' and the Reds Go Riot Comedy Showcase -$720 raised for Beyond Blue - students participated in a Crash Course at HOTA and the regional Class Clowns Heat with Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the largest arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere. From there, two of our funny fellas made it through to the Qld State Final of Class Clowns.
On Sunday 15 March, Fletcher Purchase (Year 10) and Jai Uhlmann (Year 9) represented PBC at the Brisbane Powerhouse, competing against students from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. These guys absolutely nailed it and (drumroll please), the 2020 QLD State Winner of Class Clowns is.......JAI!
Jai will (eventually) go on to compete in the National Final of Class Clowns, which has been postponed and will get a trip to Melbourne, the country's comedy capital. What an exciting adventure for all students involved. Big thanks to Bendigo Bank Tugun Community Branch for helping to make all this possible. Watch this space!
CONGRATULATIONS JAI!
If you want to catch the kids on Toasted TV, you can on the Channel 10 website this Thursday!
Year 7 - Hinze Dam Excursion
Two week ago PBC’s new Integrated Learning Class (7A) spent the day at Hinze Dam exploring our current and future water supply options. They had a great day including learning about water testing, flood mitigation, the politics of drinking purified recycled water, the environmental and recreational value of the hinterland, baby eels from New Caledonia fulfilling their biological destiny in South East Queensland and much more. Seeing their studies in action will complement their integrated Science, English and Humanities study on the topic.
Working Musicians Program
The Working Musicians Program was visited this week by professional cellist, song writer and performer, Kate Derepas. Students were able to workshop their original songs with Kate and learn how to go about pursuing a career as a professional song writer and session musician.
Potential Through Tenacity Workshops
This is a photo of Shiike Venderwerff giving a guided meditation to the students last week around the topic of managing adversity. This program is for Year 9 and 10 studentws and is called Potential Through Tenacity.
PBC Cross Country
Thursday 23 April (Week 1, Term 2)
Which Race do you compete in? - "the age you turn this year - 2020"
12's, 13's - 3km
14's, 15's, 16's, Open - 4km
Compulsory for all SPX students
Non SPX students must sign up with Mrs Hart by Wed 22 April 3.30pm
If students wish to sign up online please email Ms Hart on ajhar1@eq.edu.au
Immunisations
2020 Immunisations for Years 7 and 10
Schools play an invaluable role in looking after the health of their students. Immunisation against a number of diseases is one strategy which contributes to the wellbeing of both the individual and the community as a whole. The Gold Coast Public Health Unit is responsible for delivering the the school immunisation program for Year 7 and Year 10 students in State schools free vaccination(s) to protect against a number of diseases.
Parent/carers that have email access will receive information from Queensland Health and if you participate in this year’s program you will receive online information to complete. Any parent/carer that does not have access to online forms please send your child to their respective Junior Secondary or Senior Secondary School Student Services office to collect the hard copy ‘Immunisation consent form’ and return to the same office.
Immunisation dates
REMINDER - Year 7 PBC immunisation Tuesday 17 March
If you need a permission form for your child to be immunised email admin.immuniseGC@health.qld.gov.au or Phone 1800 940 750
Junior Secondary
- Year 7 students: Term 1 Week 8 Tuesday 17 March and Term 4 Week 2 Tuesday 13 October
The following vaccinations are offered for Year 7 students:
- human papillomavirus (HPV vaccine)
- diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (whooping cough)
Senior Secondary
- Year 10 students: Term 3 Week 1 Tuesday 14 July
- Any parent/carer that is unable to access online forms may either visit the Middle School Student Services office to collect and complete the form or have your child take the form home for completion and return to PBC.
The following vaccination is offered for Year 10 students:
- meningococcal ACW Y vaccine
Parent/carers who do not return a consent form indicating ‘No to Vaccination’ will not be contacted. Students will not be vaccinated without a valid consent form.
Mobile Dental Van is at PBC
The Gold Coast Health mobile Dental Van will be located at PBC State High until Monday 8 June 2020. The van will be located in the staff carpark to the right of the main administration block. If you would like to book your free dental check for your child call 1300 300 850 today. School Holiday bookings are also available.
For more information head to: www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/oral-health
PBC Fundraising - Entertainment Book
Get your new Entertainment Membership today to support Palm Beach Currumbin State High and receive these early bird bonus offers. When you buy an Entertainment Membership before 31 March, you will receive a $10 JB Hi-Fi eGift Card!
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