We have been very proud of our Year 7 and 8 students this year in their commitment to “Be a Learner’ in the classroom. At our Term 3 Optima assemblies we acknowledged 112 Year 7 and 87 Year 8 students for achieving Excellent Effort and Behaviour in 5 or more subjects. This is a reflection of ‘Nil Sed Optima’, nothing but the best in their engagement with the curriculum across a wide variety of subjects.

Our students have also been embracing ‘Every Student Succeeding – Every Day Counts’. The CARE class staff have presented Attendance certificates to 278 Year 7 and 244 Year 8 students achieving the 92% PBC Attendance target. Congratulations to all students!

Special recognition must also be extended to our Year 7 and 8 students receiving 100% attendance this year. Congratulations to the following students for this outstanding achievement.

The Junior Secondary Year 7/8 Optima team are responsible for your child’s wellbeing at PBC and our key priorities include attendance, positive behaviours and student case management so we can maximise student learning and performance. We require parent/caregivers to update contact details for your child including change of address, phone, email, learning and/or medical conditions and Court Custody orders. 

Cybersafety ‘Be Safe’ tips

Students

• Google your name on each platform to see what is displayed
• If you have old accounts report yourself so they can be removed
• Check privacy settings on each platform
• Do not provide your full name and date of birth to minimise identity theft
• Look out for friends that may be targeted and use Stymie.com.au for any anonymous notification
• Remove any inappropriate pictures from your device
• “THINK BEFORE YOU SEND – TAKE 10 seconds to 10 minutes”
• To report cyberbullying https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaints/i-want-to-report-cyberbullying
• To seek help https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
• IT misconduct can result in a suspension if there is breach affecting the good order and management of the school
• Be aware of Australian Cyber safety laws Cyber safety | Youth Law Australia 

Parent/Carers

• Use filtering and time limits to monitor any device
• Sit with your child to know what digital platforms they are engaging with
• Read what apps do https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-check-app-permissions-ios-android-macos-windows/
• iParent e-Safety Commissioner gives practical steps and strategies to learn about the digital environment and how to help your child have safe and enjoyable online experiences https://www.esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent
• To make a complaint https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/offensive-and-illegal-content-complaints/report-offensive-or-illegal-content